The Washington times., 1908-04-19


Skinner has appeared in 161 plays and
has created ffty-six original characters.
Thomas w. Ross, appearing in the
new James Forbes comedy, The
Travelling Salesman" was born in Bos-
ton in 1873. Mr. Ross debut was made
in 1891. his pronounced hit being made
when ne essayed the part of Edward
CampeH In Checkers"
Ralph Stuart, who is appearing this
season as the star of "Strongheart."
will in all probability head a company
for the season Of 19oS-I9O9 in ''Class-
mates"
Booty Kaufman, the diminutivs pro-
gram boy at the New National. is local
press representative for a particularly
fascinating member OF the Spring Carni-
val cast. Master Kaufman is losing no
opportunity 10 tell his friends about her
matchless charms and wonderful dams
inE.
Madame Lillian Nordica received her
first lessons in singing from Nine
Cosina Wagner, the widow OF the great
composer whose works Madame Nor
dica has interpreted so brilliantly dur
ing her operate career.
Lenna Duer, Trixle Caditz and
Brownie Dupont have been engaged for
the Aborn Opera chorus.
Richard Carlos toast:
Here's that you may live a hundred
happy years,
And ! may live a hundred-lcss one
Gay,
For don't care to dwell upon this
earth
When all you good old pals have
passed away.
When the New National Theater
closes its regular season Saturday night.
April p. it VIII have ended a theatrical
year Of thirty-two weeks. during which
time many Of the most famous stars
on the American stage have appeared
behind its footlights. 1t is also pleasing
to relate that the past season has been
the most successful in ten years.
Milton and Sargent Aborn will come
TO Washington for the opening OF their
summer opera season at The New Ma
tionaI April q Milton Aborn viii re-
main in Washington for several days.
Gay > HIChdIu care. Many a man is
amusing when he doesn't strive to be.
but it takes an artist to be funny when
mes trying. Too many comedians spoil
the musical comedy.
| The management Of the New Ma
! sional has announced the same scale
/ Of popular prices for the season Of
/ opera that begins Monday. April q. Al
/ the evening performances the prices
will be from . cents TO 80 cents. and at
the special school chiIdren's matinees
| Wednesdays all seats Will be reserved
at . cents.
William Gillette will have the chief
role in Samson" when Charles Froh-
man presents the play in America next
season. Arthur Byron. now leading man
with Ethel Barrymore. IL Her Sister. -
will play the role opposite Mr.. Gillette.
The play is by Henri Bernstein, author
Of The THIEF" and is regarded as one
OF the strongest plays ever produced on
the French stage.
The appearance Of Walter Damroscb
and his New York Symphony Orches-
ira at the New National next Sunday
will be the fourth in the series Of
/ Charlton-Smith Sunday night musicals
at this theater, and the second appear
ance Of Mr. Damrosch this season
/ Adele Richie. late star OF ''Fascinat-
ing Flora, will play a limited engage
rlent in vaudeville. Miss Richie has
been resting in Florida since the close
| Of Fascinating Flora" last February.
The Truth" which failed so signalIy
! loo in, a
has had a remarkable season in con-
tinental cities, will be one of the new
offerings of the Australian season. This
is the play in which Clara Bloodgood
was appearing at the time of her ira sic
death.
THE Wizard of the Nile" will be the
second Offering of the Aborn Opera
Company. Many of the favorites of last
= season have been engaged for this
week
tom Jones" was one Of the earliest
Of the seasons attractions to close. The
opera which proved so fascinating g
Washington music lovers last fail con
cluded it's season a few days ago IT
Pittsburg.
The Thief will not be taken to the
Pacific coast this spring. but will be
continued in New York with Herbert
Kelley and Fife Shannon in the roles
originated by Kyrle Rellew and Mar
garet Ellington.
| Digby Bell will make his re-entry
into vaudeville in Atlantic City. May A.
He will do a monologue instead of the
customary sketch
Louise Cunning and Marie George
! promise to be among the light opera
stars OF next season Victor Herbert
will write an opera apiece for them
Miss Cummings stellar career will be
directed by the Shuberts with whom
she has just signed a long contract
and Miss George will twinkle at thu
SALISBURY Theater, London. of which
her husband, Norman J. Norman, /:
? manager.
: Trixie Friganza viii be added to thu
I cast Of His Honor. the Mayor" wheT
the musical comedy is put on at The
Auditorium Theater, Chicago. for {
summer run