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Belasco.

Edwin Arden, after an absence from
Washington of two seasons, will make his
temperance at the head of his own sum
mer stock company at the Belasco Theater
tomorrow night opening the summer sea-
son at that theater Mr.. Arden has selected
for the initial offering Of his engagement
Oscar Wildes brilliant comedy, The I'm
portance of Being Earnest, comedy
which has everheen presented In Wash
iEgton, though 1t had two successful re-
vivals in New York at the Empire Theater
and enjoyed great popularity In London
The story of the comedy hinges upon the
re mantle alteration Of two young girls for
the name Ernest and their wish to be loved
by some man whose name Is Ernest Upon
this slight foundation brilliant and sairi-
cal society comedy has hasn constructed.
with sparkling epigrams and amusing sit
uations.
Gwendolen Fairfax and Cicelv Cardew,
young man, but neither of them Is named
Ernest. Consequently each assumes the
name of Ernest and this leads. to some
very entertaining Misunderstanding MT.
Arden will be seen in the role OF John
Worthing, while Miss Chrystal Herne, his
leading woman, will appear as Gwendolen
Fairfax. The other pair of lovers will be
impersonated by Charles Hammond and
Miss. Jessie Glendinning. Others in Mr..
Arden's company are Miss Alice Butler,
Edward Ellis. Charles Arthur, Edwin
Fowler and Van Dusen Phillips. =
In view of the interest aroused in Mr..
Arden's temperance and the number OF
his personal friends who will be In the
audience tomorrow night. the management
announces that a dashlight photograph of
the audience will be taken from the stage
at the end Of the first act, and copy OF
this will later in the week be presented to
each person in the audience the opening
night, which should prove unique SOU
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over to the annual song festival OF the
Washington school children.
Luna Park.

May % is the date upon which Washing
ton Luna Park Is to throw open its gates
for the forthcoming season, which prom
ises to be a noteworthy one In every re-
spect The list of attractions scheduled
are foremost in their respective lines, and
it is generally conceded that the patrons
Of this popular resort will have no fault
to find with the general arrangement of
amusements to be provided. Stay-at-homes
this summer will find no dearth of high
class. outdoor entertainment. The skilled
strokes of the mechanics art and the artis-
tic touch of the man behind the brush lend
an attractfveness to the parks many
structures, and in its new mantle of gor-
geous color harmony it will have an aspect
that is fairyland-like. Many new electrical
devices have been installed, and Electrician
Giard has punctuated the Enclosure with
electric bulbs wherever he could find q
spot that showed the slightest semblance
of darkness A new and added feature
that will meet with the hearty Endorsement
of the younger element is a spacious skat-
ing rink with a hard. maple floor that. will
afford adequate pleasure for all who relish
this exercise. For the past two months
scores of workmen, painters and decorators
well schooed in the art of park cons.ruc-
ton, have been at work creating new
ideas and following out every source of
pleasure-giving endeavor to make this
luminous resort stand out with cameo-like
distinetness. Those with bias for the
beautiful will find much to attract the eye
and rest the mind.
{ A ladies' retiring room that will afford a
combination of comfort and convenience
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Revival of "Robin Hood"

The summer opera series of the Aborn
Opera Company-an organization we'll and
favorably known IN Washington-will open
at the New National Theater Monday night,
May q, with a revival of the Smith-De
Koven comic opera, robin Hood" This
splendid composition has never been heard
in Washington with any organization other
than the famous Bostonians, and never
anywhere at the popular price scale that Is
to be feature of the entire season at the
New National The complete cast has been
announced, and includes the names of Geo.
H. rockingham Huntington May tknown
here as Heber May, Harold Blake, Vivian
Brewster, Karl Stall, Edith Bradford,
Harry Dale, Agnes Stone. Sabery D'Orsell.
Albert Wilder, and chorus of capable
singers. Price will range from % cents to
IS cents, the matinee prices being announced
at % cents for all seats. feature of the
opening week. and one that will be con-
tinued throughout the season, will be the
giving away of autographed photographs of
the singers to those holding season seat
reservations. -.,s ..--
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at him, made up as the jolly fat friar, as
II he would be good for two thousand and
nine more. for there Is probably not a more
hardy and well-preserved comedian Of his
age on the stage.
THE ORIGINAL BRITISH ZICKA.-Lady
Bancroft, who created the part Of the Rus
sian Countess Zicka, in the original Eng
lish production of Sardous Diplomacy at
the Prince of Wales Theater, London, jan
uary II, 1878. is one of the remarkable
women of the British stage. She recently
wrote one-act play for production at Liv-
erpool, but is not the only actress who has
written for the stage, nor was that her
maiden effort. She Is authoress of "A Riv-
erside Story" which was first performed
at the London Haymarket. May %, 1890.
and of My Daughter" which John Hare
offered at the London Garrick on January
q 1892; also THE Dream" Thirty years
ago she was better known as Marie Wilton,
one OF the moot popular actresses in Eng
land She married Henry Bancroft. the
actor who was afterward knighted, and they
took over the Prince of Wales Theater,
where Albert Chevalier made his debut in
1877 under their management in Tom Tay-
lor's Unequal Match" Immediately follow
ing which the Bancrofts put on "Diplo-
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Is such as would surprise many who have
not ventured to make the small investment
necessary to procure comfortable seat.
The offerings, staged to a nicely are select
ed with care and seem to have pleased the
most exacting. The present will be the
sixth week, and as bill betting the &C.
casion The Great Northwest" play with
its scene laid and its characters taken
from among the early settlers in the great
western part of our country. AS a play
giving wide scope for lavish and difficult
scenic display it ranks foremost, and dur
ing the five acts devoted to the telling of
the story some wonderful and exciting me-
chan!cal effects win be introduced. The
author calls for a correct representation of
a genuine western blizzard. and also for a
raging fire on the open prairie. Tie play
itself is one of the breezy western type
and one bound to find favor with all lovers
of good clean and reasonable. melodrama
that has plot and does not depend
wholly upon scenic effects for the long life
it Is bound to enjoy.
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The announcement of the arrival of Frank
B. Cars Thoroughbred Burlesquers' at
the New Lyceum, commencing tomorrow
matinee. will be pleasant news to those
who are fond of better quality of bur-
lesaues, for which 1.-The Thoroughbreds"
have become famous. Again they have
surpassed themselves by adding number
of new anG expensive features to the pro-
auctions. "A Good Run For Your Money"
and Union Men,. those two merry and ex-
tremely funny burlesques, will again be the
chief attractions. Though 1t was the inten-
ton to offer something entirely new. the
management could not well refuse the re-
quest which came from numerous cities to
keep those famous burlettas in the roper
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Is Your Name Ernestp

The Belasco Theater announces that next
Wednesday afternoon there will be an
Ernest" matinee Of the Edwin Arden
company, when all young men whose first
name is Ernest will be admitted free. This
is because the plot Of THE Importance of
Being Earnest" hinges upon the romantic
wish of two girls to be loved by a man
named Ernest, and because investigation in
real life bears out Oscar Wildes contention
in the play that very few men are ever
named Ernest. The lines from the comedy
relating to the name of Ernest are: my
ideal has always been to love someone of
the name Of Ernest There is something In
that name that inspires absolute confidence.
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Majestic Concert Tonight.

The regular concert will be given at the
Majestic this evening. An especially attrac-
tive program has been arranged. the vaude-
vile section being headed by those we'll
known artists Billy Barlow and Belle OAR
ling, Jack Stockton. singing comedian, and
clever Florence Hill will also appear. The
motion pictures are all new and will en-
brace the latest imported and domestic
subjects .....
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r. WASHINGTON theaters have
passed through a series
"{ stages from the regular sea-
son, through preliminary sea-
sons, into the regular summer
stock company period '"he weather. that
most important factor in entertainment a
this time of the year. has been sufficiently
favorable to offset the delay in the
semblage of crowds expected in connection
with the jamestown exposition. Not in
many seasons has the city been so bountl-
fully supplied with playhouse entertain
ment of the better class The Columbia
Theater has stepped into the field with an
array of names which would constitute an
extraordinary combination of talent during
the regular season.
1t will be a particular pleasure to well
come Mr. Lackaye Mr.. Lackaye's brilliant
record and widespread recognition have
been won. for the most part. in distant
fields. This is the first time he has iden-
tilted himself with purely Washingtonian
enterprise since the youthful days of his
non-professional experiences. Miss Char
lotte Walker, on the other hand, though
allen by birth, is, by residence and pro-
ionged professional activity here, old
and valued acquaintance. Miss Spong, too
mas had the advantage of weeks intro
duction. as we'll as of numerous previous
appearances as a stellar quantity.
There can be doubt of the welcome
that will be extended to Mr.. Edwin Arden
at the BclasCo. for he is received almost as
a Washington player Some of his most
conspicuous and praiseworthy efforts have
been displayed In this city. However keen
10 ka nd IN ho
regular season, it is old acquaintance that
counts IN a stock company. Much of the
interest in such performances depends on
the comparison from week to week OF the
results attained by the same player in diff
fercn. ro,es. In a sense. too. it means an
Improvement in the tone of the dramatic
offerings. for the plays are time-tred and
tested examples of the best that stage lit
erature can afford.
The New National Will follow up week
of local entertainment with series of per-
formances in summer opera. Some seasons
ago summer opera was as certain
rival as the flowers that bloom in the
spring and the management at the New
National is confident that the soil has lain
falow long enough 20 insure a new and
luxurlent crop of popular interest.
Last weeks plays were all old friends.
Particular local interest attached to the
performance of The Firm of Cunning
ham, which served to introduce Miss
Spong very favorably, despite the fact that
the play itself is not one of any especial
merit. II is long time since the amuse-
ment field h; been so abundantiy occupied
at this time of the year. With Miss Pur
nell pleasing an established clientele at
the Majestic, and polite vaudeville still
attracting la 'ge audiences, and the other
organizations above MENTIONED all contrib
uting, there IS no fear of a dearth of en-
tertanment. 1t looks as IL Washington
could do very we'll when left to its own re-
sources apart from the press agent hurly-
burly concerning foreign stars or the strife
OF syndicates.
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Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

Beginning tomorrow evening. the Column
bia Theater Company will present, as
feature, for the second week of its en-
gagement, one of the most notable re-
vivals of Sardou's strong masterpiece. "Di-
plomacy." that has been seen in Washing
ton within a decade. Three prominent
stars-wilton Mackaye. HIlda Spong and
Charlotte Walker-will have the leading
roles of Henry Beauclerc. which Lester
Wallack made famous; the Countess Zicka
and Dora, giving this famous French story
of love, intrigue and diplomacy It's strong
est casting since the revival Of Charles
Frohman. at the Empire Theater In New
York. six years ago. The fine acting YER
sion prepared by David Belasco and Henry
G.. DeMille for that production will now
be seen In Washington for the very first
time.
Diplomacy became . sensation when
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Glen Echo Park Opening.

On Monday. May %. the Hippodrome,
formerly known as the Amphitheater. at
Glen Echo Park, will be opened to the pub
lie as unique place Of entertainment,
under the management of l.. j. Symonds.
Extensive alterations and improvements
have been made to the building, making 1t
more comfortable for patrons and more
available for the presentation of high
grade vaudeville and big hippodrome acts.
which will be the nature of the perform
ances to be offered, with the addition of a
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Carlo adventuress, meaning Dora, and her

Carlo adventures, meaning Dora, and her,
mother.
In one Of the strongest scenes Of the mod
ern drama better known as the scene be-
tween the three men," Henry. Julian and
OrloN, explanations are demanded and
given. but Julian Is left strongly suspicious
that his wife betrayed Orloff. Then comes
the discovery of the maps theft, which
seems like conviction of Dora's guilt, but
the document is recovered from Baron
Stein, and Dora, accused by her husband:
is left fainting after a powerful emotional
struggle In the final act, Henry Beauclerc,
whose suspicious have been aroused In the
right direction, sets mouse trap and
the play ends vigorously, with the UNI
masking OF the Russian countess and
reunited couple There will be no departure
from the usual scale of %, so and IS cents
for evenings and Is and 80 cents for matt
ness.
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Belasco Sunday Concert.

special program has been arranged for
Symonds' concert at the Belasco Theater
tonight The principal feature aside from
the animated pictures will be the appear
ance Of Young and Devote. Mr.. Young will
give one Of his ever popular monologues.
lions and dance. Other interesting features
have been engaged and the usual popular
illustrated songs and motion pictures VIII
form an important part Of the entertain
ment.
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"The Gay Lord Quex."

For the second week of his engagement
at the Belasco Theater. starting Monday.
May %, Edwin Arden will offer Pineros
brilliant comedy, The Gay Lori Quex"
MI. Arden VII be seen in the role of Duck,
originated and played in this country by
John Hare, and Mss Chrystal Herne will
be seen In the roe Of Sophy FulIgarney the
manicure girl.
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Musical Whirl at Chase's.

Chase's polite vaudeville program next
week will abound In the diversion supplied
by Dan Burke and his college girls in their
merry musical whirl; Frank Bush, the lone
yarn spinner Of the Ananias club: Scarf and
Violet Allen company in Tie Travelling
Man. Walter Hawley ami Natalie Olcott
in Just Married a Week" Rosaire and
Doreto in 'Bumpety Bumps, Ca. isles per-
forming ponies, the Holdsworths, and the
comic motion pictures. The sale opens to-
morrow.
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toire of THE Thoroughbreds." Among the
popular favorites in the olio are Mile. La
Toska, contortionis.; Blanche Washburn
and Josie F'lyn. queens of form and song:
Henry and Francis, presenting one-act
nonsens!caI absurdity, THE New Janitor:'
Niblo and Riley. grotesque and eccentric
dancers. and the Laurant trio, Europe's
greatest novelty act.
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has been erected in the center of the park.
An event Of special purport that will add
zest to the parks initiatory musical ad-
vent is the welcome announcement that the
distinguished bandmaster, Paul Zierold, will
be the opening attraction with his famous
Royal Berlin Military Band.
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Playhouse. Paragraphs.

Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott are
playing in Chicago
Brewster's Millions has made hit in
London, and now it Is to be tiled In France
and Germany.
David Beiasco is to dramatize Thomas w.
Lawson's novel of frenzied finance, Fri
day, the Thirteenth
new musical play entitled THE Flow
er of the Ranch Is to be brought out in
st. Louis next month.
Will A. Page, well known in connection
with Washington newspaper work, is again
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1t is divine name. 1t has a music all its
own. 1t produces vibrations. All of the
young men in town named Ernest. there
fore, can present their cards at the Belasco
Theatre next Wednesday afternoon. conf
dent Of seeing the play without paying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

A well-known author Is now st work @,
play in which Maude Raymond. now ap
pearing In The White Hen" will be seel
as dramatic star perhaps next season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

Elizabeth Brice, who replaced Adele
Richie as the prima donna in THE Social
Whirl," is soon to appear in musical
sketch written for her by Roderic Penfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

Gertrude Hoffman, who has been appear
ing In THE Partisan Model" has been en-
gagged for leading role In George NJ. Co
hans summer production at the New Am
sterdam Theater, New York.
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William and Cecil De Mile are engaged
on new play. which is to be used next
season by Cyril Scott. who has been APP
pearing for the last two years in The
Prince Chan"
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Miss JEANNE Winston, fifteen years age
one of the most popular singers the Wash.
ington stage ever offered, is reported "a
have Joined the Aborn Opera Company
that will appear at the New National this
summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

Tyrone Power Is to be the leading man
in the support of Henrietta Crosman in the
production of The Christian Pilgrim"
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Montgomery and Stone and their com
pany will celebrate the three hundredtl
performance of The Red Mill'' in tn
knickerbocker Theater next Wednesda,
night.
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Bayard Veiller's new play, THE Prim
rose PATH had its initial presentation /,
New York last week with Margaret wych
erly In the leading role
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The present engagement OF THE Prim-
OF Pilsen' in New York is the fifteenth ap-
pearance of that tuneful production in that
civ
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Majestic.

The popularity Of Kathryn Purnell and
her company now at the Majestic seems to
b at its height, and the weekly attendance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

Guy Standing is to be starred next season
in Eugene Presbry's version of Gilbert
Parker's novel, The Right of Way"
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William A. Brady Is planning to send
Grace George to London to present "Divor-
cons at one OF the Frohman theaters
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new feature in animated pictures. With
its beautiful sylvan surroundings the Hip
podrome should prove local Mecca for
those in search of summer amusement
under the most cooling and favorable con-
ditions.
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The membership of the Washington Canoe
Club will turn out in a body Monday night,
May q, to pay tribute to Huntington May,
the Washington basso, who will sing at the
New National with the summer opera COM
paDy
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"Cieo," the play over which Mrs. Leslie
Carter and Charles Dillingham; had their
final break and which was brought out
with Nance O'Neill in the title role, Ia tc
be shelvei, and Miss O'Neill will have @
new play next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-12

Robert Edeson has been favorably re-
ceived by English audiences in his per-
formances of "Strongheart." Sc.
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Lillian Russell's tour of the Pacific coas,
in Joseph Brooks production of Kellet'
Chambers comedy, THE Butterfly" has
proved remarkably successful. She will
play until the middle of June, her season
ending in Detroit.
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temporary resident of this city as one
OF the responsible quantities in connection
with the Arden Company at the Belasco.
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The marriage of Miss Jeanne Calducci, the
actress, to Alexander Higginson, society
man and athlete. took place Thursday al
West Manchester, Mass Great secrecy had
surrounded the preparations, and details OF
the ceremony were carefully guarded.
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Nine. Oda, the Danish actress, who will
make her American debut In two weeks IN
Little Eyioff," will have in her supporting
company George Majeroni. Schultetus Bur
olde, Monroe Salisbury and Sarah Nc
Vickers.
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Applications were made to Judge Kelly,
in the supreme court. Brooklyn, for the ap-
pointment of Mrs. Janice Bierbower, mother
Of Miss Elsie Janis, as guardian ad Item
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e. White to write playlet Of creole life
In New Orleans a century ago for use In
vaudeville. Frances Maury will have the
leading role Of the sketch when II Is
brought out.