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The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Lne summer theatrical season opened
at the National last Monday night with
the presentation Of Carmen" by the
Aborn Opera Company. The opera was
perhaps too pretentious an undertaking
for a company engaged primarily for
Eight opera work, but taking into
consideration the fact that it was a
premiere performance for many of the
principals. they acquitted themselves
most creditably.
With the Columbia and the Belasco
offering such popular stars as James X
Hackett and Guy Standing in two such
interesting plays as THE Prisoner
OF Zenda" ana The Mummy and
the Humming Bird the discrimin-
ating playgoer to be on the safe
side VIII have TO attend both play
houses this week and then, to make
assurance double sure, go to hear The
Wizard OF the Nile" at the National
In an interview given out in London.
Julian Mitchell, who went abroad re-
GENTLY to md features for Florence
ZiegfeId's ''Follies of 1905" is quoted as
eaEing: Mr.. Ziegfeld's The Follies OF
1907 was such a tremendous success that
he naturally determined to duplicate it
this year, but it was necessary to fol-
low up the success with something big
ger and better 1 have searched the
Paris theatrical menu from the soup
TO the printers name and found com
paratively little that could be used
on the American stage. Their idea Of
fun in Paris always reverts TO the in
decent, and that, as you know, would
not do IN America"
Shades of the Bathing Girl" OF the
Blind Man." Of Miss Ginger from
Jamaica" Of If You Can't be Good be
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

At THEATERS

~ EGINNING TOMORROW evening
x James X. Hackett and hts
strong company OF players will
present Edward Roses stage
version Of Anthony Hopes novel. The
Prisoner OF Zenda," as the inaugural
bill In the series Of Hackett's revivals.
which he will give at the Columbia The
alter during tire month OF Mag
Mr.. Hacllctt viii be seer in the dual
role Of Rudolf RassendyI. the adven-
turous young Eneiishnlan. and Rudolf
Y. King Of Ruritania, which he origin
ally essayed with such success AZ the
Lyceum Theater. New York. twelve
years ago, and this will be the first time
that MT Hackett has interpreted the
part outside OF New York Washington
has seen the younger Sothern in tbs
title roles. but not AIr. Hackett. who
succeeded Mr.. Sothern when the play
was continued for the balance Of the
1886 season at the LyceUm, while the
latter toof> the play on the road
1.-The Prisoner Of Zenda' IS a refined
romantic play Of exquisite tyre, with a
beauty and ideal quality that makes
fl very attractive. The love scenes are
all full OF tenderness and pathOs. and
the incidents in the third act. which
passes at the Castle Of Tarlenhein, are
picturesque ana moving. In fact. one
can easily understand tho popularity OF
the play in America and England. as
it is captivating in the region OF 70
nance znd imagination.
Twenty-Five players have been enGag-
ed for its Interpretation. including Carl
Ahrendt. who sill be seen in his orig
inal role CT Colonel Sapt. the old sol
der. Miss Mabel Roebuck. who has
played in support OF Ada Reha0, viii
liam Faversham, f S willard and
others. Will have the role Of the Prin-
cess FIavia. The role OF the counter
plotting Antoinette d Mauoan, which
has been successfully portrayed by Ma
RE ShotweU, Elita Proctor Otis. Kath-
crime Florence, Julie OPP. and Lily
Hanhurv. will be intTus eG TO Miss Nina
Norris. while Arthur Hoops VIII inter
pref Carts IN Hentzau; + Newton Linde
viii be seen as Lord Topham: Brigham
Royce. as Black Michael: Miss Emily
Lorraine. as Frau Teppich; Miss Marie
Lewis. as Courtess Won Riesrerg, Miss
Dorothy Hammeck. as the Countess ron
Stefzin: AMI other members OF TIE cast
will be David G. Burton. T. {. Diers,
J. Cleneay Mathews. Len Cart er. John
Dugan, David Harper. Claus Bosal,
Henry Anes, Frederick Holmes. John
Homer, Robert Orr. and others.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
Attractions
Next Week

For the second week Of the summer
stock season at the Belasco Theater Guy
Standing viii offer. beginning Monday.
May Il, A Marriage OF Convenience. 80
sydney GrUndy's romantic comedy OF
manners. This play. which is another
John Drew success. enjoyed widespread
popularity several seasons ago when Mt.
Drew and Miss Isabel Irving were seen
IN the leading roles The action takes
place in France in the middle of the
eighteenth century and interest centers
IN the Count dc Candale. which role Mr.
Standing VIII essay. who marries his
cousin 10 please his family. Miss Doro-
thy Hammond viii be seen in the char
acter of the Countess de Candale-
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
VARIED BILL THE OFFERING
AT CHASE'S THIS WEEK

Chase's this week viii offer Nat Wills.
Ida Fuller, Carlyle Moore. EtheIyn Pal
Iner and COMPANY the Countess Rossi
and Fred Paula. Emma Francis and her
Whirlwind Arabs, Jennings and Rem
rev, Martin Brothers, and the latest
thing in motion pictures. The BriarcIir
Automobile Races"
Nat Wills is quite a vaudeville favor
tie. especially in Washington. his home
town He has just concluded his latest
starring tour n a Lucky Dog" and he
Is giving vaudeville. it is said. the fun
NEST monologue ne has ever pe-oe-
trated, his latest parody, who Are You
Getting at, Eh?'' being feature. la
Fuller. the fire and flame star. viii he
the ADDED attraction.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
Dora Thorne. -

The story of Dora Thorne~ IS too
familiar 4 one for comment As a pIav
it is said 70 be provoking widespread
interest II is said 20 be exciting and
interesting, and ah1rding numerous .op-
portunities for excellent acting. Miss
Corinne Smell viii DC seen in the title
part Of Dora, supported by a notable
cast. Dora ThOrne" VIII be the attrac-
ton at the Academy for the week OF
May Il
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

in this city Of jacques OHenbach's last
opera. "Contes d'HO6mann." or ''Hof-
mann's Love Tales" IS the English
translation Is called.
The story is founded or the love az
fairs OF a young German poet. told in
a fancifUl fight of Imagination almost
an allegory. its four acts ranging from
the pathetic. the poetic. and the beautI-
ful. TO comedy pantomime and even
some farcical situations. 20 al Of which
Onenbach has arranged appropriate
music in the score The cast to be seen
in their or .girtaI roles includes Ely
BarnatO- Henri Barron. Fritzie Won
Busing, Eomer Line. Henry Vogel. Sol
solomon. Miriam Norris, Hester Collins.
and c. w. phillips
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

W. II. thompson mas bought the act
ing rights to Waterloo the artistic
little one-act play which formed a con-
spicuous pare of the late Sir Henry
Irving's repertoire.
Miss Vira Stowe, the ingenue Of the
Belasco stock company. is regarded as a
find" by Charles Frohman. who has
arranged to have her appear in one of
his pretentious productions early in the
fall, although she has been on the stage
less than year
1.-The New Generation is the name Of
the play which will bring Louis Mann
back TO the rank OF stars. Mann will
be under the direction of William A.
Brady.
George NJ. Conan is writing another
musical play, which will serve TO open
the new Gaiety Theater. New York.
this summer.
Frank Craven. the character man of
The Belasco Theater stock company. is
said to be the best golfer among the
actor folk possessing more than a score
OF trophies re has won on the links in
various parts Of the United States. Can
ada, and Mexico.
Liebler & Co have obtained the
rights 10 c. N s. McLeIlan's latest
play, "A Matter Of Money" and it is
likely that Eleanor Robson will be seen
in the principal role next season.
1.-The County Chairman The Sultan
OF sulu.-' and THE Shotgun" are
among the plays which will be present.
ed in London by Henry ". Savage.
Irene Franklin. the singing comedienne
in vaudeville. has another song. Amt II
Hard to Get a Beau?" and New York
vaudeville patrons were simply tickled
10 death by it.
Henry Arthur Jones is putting the fin
ashing touches to a new plav for
Charles Frohman. The chief role IS writ
ten for a male star. although no an
nouncement has been made as to who
will be the lucky actor
William Gillette will make the English
adaptation OF Henri Bernstein's sam
son" for Charles Frohman. the play in
which Gillette will enact the chief role
next season
GRANGE Livingston Furniss the dram
Rtizer of The Man on the Box" which
Henry z. Dixey played most successful
ly is the author of a Dakota Widow. '-
which Minnie Seiigman and William
Bramwell viii play here next week.
The Bell of Liberty which is al
ready success in Paris. will be given
an American hearing next season under
the direction of Henry B. Harris Mar
tina Morton has made the English
adaptation from the original German
manuscript.
Martha Morton has another play
which will be presented on this side be-
fore it is given in Londcn. 1t is called
The Prisoner.
Henri Bernstein is at work on another
play, which promises to rival his earlier
offering, The Thief" Rejane will first
present it in Paris and Charles Frohman
has secured the American and English
acting rights.
Billy CASTOR ana Ethel Green. who
were conspicuous IN Babes In Toy
land" the Wizard OF OF" and other
nursery tale extravaganzas. are back in
vaudeville. and are said to be success
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
lHAS6os fOnr
tS@Al6e FoOtliQhts

full in ''Ttd-bits OF Musical Comedy q
connection Of their mirthfuI creations.
The Girl Of Yesterday and Today.
viii be the medium of Vera 0ffchaIena' s
vaudeville debut. Miss NIichaIena is now
singing prominent role in a Waltz
Dream.
Marie Nordstrom, Washington girl.
and Eugene Ormonde. formerly leading
man Of the old Bellows stock. company.
at the Lafayette, now at the Belasco
Iheater, are members of the comrsnv
supporting Henry Z. Dixey. in "Papa
LebOnnard."
The last appearance in washington of
Burr Mcintosh, with his now famous
lecture, with Secretary Taft in the
Orient; or. The Situat ton TODAY" viii
be at the Belasco Theater tonight Mr.
Mcintosh has presented TIE lecture
throughout the country more than ano
times since the party returned +vvo
years ago IT has created w,jdesnrea5
interest and has proved to be the best
source Of enlightenment that the pub-
lie has had of our insular possessions.
MI Mcintosh has nearly colnpIeted his
new lecture, THE United States To-
day" which viii be ready fer presenta.-
ton June ].
Four companies will he sent out nv
Charles Frohman next season 10 pIa.y
The Thief
Marguerite sylvia. who used 10 bs
counted among the popular American
prima donnas who stayed at home. IS
creating many kinds of sensations in
Switzerland by her singing OF NfarvIe-
rite in Faust 1t has been many
months since Miss sylvia sailed avav.
hut she has spent the time studying
hard. and IS now reaping the reward.
Joseph Hart and Carrie DeMar have
gone to London to join the ranks of
American players who are lust now
showing the English theater public
what real good American vaudeville is
Ike.
Henry Kolker. who will be remem-
bered for his excellent performance of
the shepherd with Bertha Kalich IN
Marta OF the Lowlsnds." has been en-
gagged as leading man with Margaret
Apglin for her Australian tour
Frank Worthing has again resumed
his position of leading man with Grace
George. having been twice compelled
to give up his work during the past
season because OF i'll health.
THE Traitor" Thomas Dixon-s latest
novel, will be dramatized by Claiming
Pollock. The play will have its initial
performance in Norfolk. Va, early in
September and is booked for A long
tour of the South The story tells of
the dissolution Of the Ku Klux Khan.
Miss Eva Whitford. Washington
girl. win play the role Of Alice BeId.
Ing in The Breadwinners." a drannafi.
cation by Mrs DuvaH Mack. of z move
OF the late John Hay. The pla-- will
be given its initial performance At the
Columbia Theater. on the afternoon O:
Nav g.
The Breadwinners" deals with Tho
vital subjects OF labor and CAPITAL.
Miss Whitford is in Washington for
the spring and summer. but SIN re.
mains under the management Of Davit
Belasco. with one Of whose COMPANIES
she will go next fail. She is well know
In social and musical circles Of the
Capital Her chief ambition. however
lies in the direction of the dramatic
stage.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
Mcdowell Memorial Fund Concert.

The Musical Art Society viii give a
concert for the benefit of the Edward
Mcdowell Memorial Fund, at the Co
lumbia Theater. Tuesday. May u. at
4;So- The progrsl VIII consist entirely
Of works by dacOoweu. The chorus.
under tho direction OF Herndon Morseu
for male and female voices. viii be sung
by the Musical Art Society; a piano
solo. two movements of the Sonata
Tragica, played By Oscar Franklin Com
stock; a Romance for cello and orcbes-
ira played by Mr.. Carl Webster. sours
by Nine. Florence milford. mezzo So
pranO. OF New York; Frederic Martin
bass, OF New York. and Dr. FrankIin
p. Lawson, tenor. also OF New York.
The Boston Festival Orchestra. Conduc-
tor Emil MOllenhaCer. viii plav Suite
No 2, E minor Qndian), and Suite ia
A minor. Cd. q.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

seldom that an amateur theat-
] entertainment has any intrin-
dramatic value, aside from the
rest one takes in the novice.
orthy exception to this rule was
Washington last week at the
Theater. when the Mask and
ub Of the University OF Penn
offered a musical comedy. and
it's entertainment with a trav-
"A Dolls House" as present
the Russian actress. Nazimova-
)rk OF n. st. c. Hales as DR..
n this burlesque was a remark
ever bit of initiative work. and
Nowlan gave an imitation Of
NaZimova which deserves recog-
as a most artistic characterize
We're these two young men pro-
ais it would not be out of place
dict for them bright histriOnic
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
Varied Bill for Chass,s.

Chase's next week viii present Min
ME Seligman and William BramweI IN
A Dakota Widow Irene Franklin
and Burt Green in new edition OF
their musical nonsense; the Josettis and
their LIEDuuans: Ell r Reynard. the
Neurological comedian; Miss Ray Cox.
the new DfXieland singer. Billy CASTOR
and EtLsl G-=en in a musical conceit.
Ben Ryan ana George White. the eccen-
trio dancers; and the motion pictures
In Cu2id's Realm"
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Harry Hastings and Tom Coyne are the
comedians, and are assisted BY Miss
Viola Sheldon. who was known as the
San Francisco Nightingale" having
formerly been a member of the TivoIi
Opera Company. The entire production
is said TO be one Of the theatrical hits
Of the season. and overlooking with
novelty. humOr. music. and dancing.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
"Contes d'Hofmacn."

In the third weekly Offering Of the
Aoorn Opera Company ct the New Ma
uOnaI Theater. for the week starting
Monday night. May II, the management
Is heralding the most ambitious venture
OF all their numerous seasons in wash
ingtcn- 1t viii be the first presentation
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
I.The Toreadnrs. y

''The Toreadors" are booked for the
New Lyceum Theater his week. and
will introduce a comedy entitled "The
roreadors in Spain" Ia two scenes.
The action throughout is said to be
snappy- Some of the musical numbers
Will be contributed by Miss Olga Orlof.
Miss Nettie Hyde. and Miss Mildred
Valnore.
The chief comedy roles viii be in the
hands OF Bobby Harris. Al Bruce, Jack
Kingston. and Billy Cook.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
STANDING STOCK COMPANY
OPENING AT THE BELAsCo

With The Mummy and the Hum
ming Bird Isaac Henderson's comedy
drama OF English society life, 81 which
John Drew vas starred, as the initial
offering Guy Standing will inaugurate
the sumner season at the Belasco
fheater tomorrow night. supported by
the newly organized stock company.
company.
Nit. STANDING scored one Of his most
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
"The Bachelor Club y

The Bachelor Club" which viii be
the Offering at the Gayety Theater all
week commencing with matinee to-
morrow, is said to be a laugh provoker
from the rise to the fall OF the curtain.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03
Sunday Amusements.

a concert By CreatOre and his band
viii Ice given al the New National The
alter tonight az s.I5.
Creato-e and his hand have been play
ing all the winter AZ Atlantic City and
opened the present spring tour in Balti-
more Monday The leader brings 70
Washington o. this visit an organi-a-
ton that is sad 10 be one Of the finest
ensembles he has ever offered Miss
Katherine Roseukranz, a contraIto solo
list. VIII add interest 10 the program
Creatore is unique He is full OF nerv-
Gus energy. which finds relief in con-
slant activity He not only moves his
arms and body. but be seems TO en-
CeaVOr 5Y every movement 10 express
the sentiment OF the music II the pas
sage IS grand and stately. he stands
erect with uplIfJed head II II IS soft
ne croucheS as though about 10 leap
be does not beat time sharply trusting
that Inc rhythm viii. control the plsy-
erS IN his direction but ne devOteS his
attention 40 bringing out the expression
AT times he seems as though about TO
spring over the heads OF the musicians
IN the front ows 20 those IN the rear 10
make a deeper impression He appar-
emily loves tnt music and communicates
by some Subt force his fnSpira ton TO
those with VIII IN he comes in contact
The program for tonight is an interest
ing one and contains numbers that will
kAFe4Se al tastes
Archie L Shepard promises two hours
Of merTIneat in the program TO be pre-
sented at the Academy concert tonieht.
4 special effort has been made to select
an all-comedy program Of moving pic
lures. Ed Allen viii appear as usual
II new comic songs and SAYINGS. and
there viii be new music by the concert
orchestra
Burr NeLntosh's lecture. with Sec
Rotary Taft IN the Orient. or The
Situation Today which is 70 be given
At the Belasco Theater tonight. is ex-
pected to be filed xith interest and
possibly excitement AR Mcintosh in
vites his auditors 10 ask FOR Informs
ton. or TO object 10 any OF his state
ments, II they feel - frclsned This
often leads TO some interesting mo-
ments, as VIII be recalled when tho les
ture was given in this city about a
year ago Tonight these present viii
pc asked 70 express their opinion. By
applause, q the eaateen.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Billy CASTOR ana Ethel Green. who
we're conspicuous IN Babes In Toy
land" the Wizard OF or" and other
nursery tale extravaganzas. are back in
vaudeville. and are said to be success
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Frank Craven. the character man of
The Belasco Theater stock company. is
said TO be the best golfer among the
actor folk possessing more than a score
OF trophies Re has won on the links in
various parts of the United States. Can
ada, and Mexico.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

George NJ Cohan is writing another
musical play, which will serve TO open
the new Gaiety Theater. New York.
this summer.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Henri Bernstein is at work on another
play, which promises to rival his earlier
offering, The Thief" Rejane will first
present it in Paris and Charles Frohman
has secured the American and English
acting rights.
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Marie Nordstrom, Washington girl.
ana Eugene Ormonde. formerly leading
man OF the old Bellows stock company.
at the lafayette, now at the BeIasco
Iheater, are members of the company
supporting Henry E Dixey. in Papa
LebOnnard.'
The Washington times., 1908-05-03

Liebler & Co. have obtained the
rights 10 c. y. s. McLellan's latest
play, "A Matter Of Money and it is
likely that Eleanor Robson will be seen
in the principal role next season.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-06-11
Crca werStOWn Items.

Rev. Geo. W. Crist will preach at this
place Sunday morning. Sunday School
at 8 O'Clock; C. E. meeting at Gas.
Mrs. Peter Firor and daughter, Mrs.
Harry Smith of Baltimore are visiting
at this place.
Miss Helen Zimmerman of Law'stown
spent several days with Miss Mary Ham.
Mrs. Chas. Speak spent Saturday and
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Stitely at New Midway.
Miss Lena Harshman and Lillian Wach-
ter of WaIkersville spent Sunday with
B. F. Bell and family.
Memorial services were held here Sun
day afternoon, May 31st under au pieces
of Reno Council, Jr. o. U. A. M. TIL"
parade, headed by the M. V. c. bani
followed by Logs and Creagerstown Sun
day Schools and a large deiega ton from
Thurmont, Rocky Ridge, Logs, and mem
bers of Reno Council, marched from the
Hall to the cemetery where the graves
of deceased soldiers and members Of the
order were strewn with flowers. After
this ceremony special program consist
ing of songs, Rotations and addresses
was rendered in the church. Addresses
were made by Mr.. Thadeus Wastler of
Cascade, Col. John R. Rouzer, of Thur
mont and DR.. j. D. Young of Creagers-
town. The church was crowded to its
utmost and many could not get in.
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MI ST 1iary'S items

Mr.. Daniel Calaghan of New York
city is visiting his relatives in this place.
Mr.. Edward Gunthrie is still in critical
condition.
Miss Emma Lingg spent Sunday with
her aunt, Mrs. James Settler.
Miss Annie Cory has had part of the
interior of her home repapered.
parish were very sorry to hear of the i'll
ness of their former teacher, Sr. M. Lac
titia.
A large crowd attended the barn rails
ing at Mr.. Samuel Hemlers last Satur-
day.
st. Anthony 2, St. Euphemia a. That
is the score of the game between these
clubs played at Emmtsburg on Saturday
June 9th.
The game of baseball between Mt. St.
Mary's and Louisiana University clubs
played here last Thursday resulted in an
other victory for the home team, score
to 3. At the beginning of the game 1t
looked dangerous, the visitors scoring 3
runs in the first inning on hits, but in
tho fourth Mt. ST. M. rallied and batted
out a victory.
The play given by the members of St..
Anthony's Literary Society was grand
success. All the parts were perfect.
The stage was elegantly decorated and
the scenes also added greatly to it's APP
pearance. Much credit for the play be-
ing a success is certainly due to Miss
Emma Moore for her kindness in direct
ing the members. Those taking part
promise to repeat the same play on Mon
day evening, June 18th, for the benefit
of those who could not attend. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Part l." Happy Farmers Chorus" by
the Club; followed by comedy entitled
''Out In The Street" given in three acts.
At the end of the first act trio, entitled
''Lost Chord was sung by Misses Oil
vette Weaver, Edith and Emma Warthen;
after second act, a solo by Miss Edith
Warthen, and during third act solo by
Miss Oivette Weaver and singing by a
sextette. Those having part in the play
were Messrs Bernard Eckenrode, Joseph
and Felix Hemler, Ernest and Edward
Seller, Geo. Wagner, Misses Ada Wag.
ner, Irene and Emma Warthen and Mary
Settler. The second part of the enter
tainment consisted of a fifteen minute
sketch entitled 1.-The Wrong Man" given
by Messrs Eckenrode, Hemler and SeItz
err, and Misses Warthen, Olivette. and
! Edith Weaver. The chief feature of the
entertainment was the speech of Mr.. r.
V. O'Brien of Wheeling, w. Va, who is
visiting the college where he was stu
dent number of years ago. At the con
clusion of his remarks he was given 6
tremendous ovation. He promised t.
give another speech when the society re
peats the entertainment. We hope t.
see large crowd present.
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,DrtOur Glpanings.

Miss Verna Diller spent few days in
Baltimore last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Weybright are
visiting relatives in Ohio at this writing.
Miss Mary Roger of Westminster Is
visiting her aunt Miss Mary Weybright
Elder #. j. Kolb is spending two weeks
at Des ines, Iowa, attending the u.
b. b. Conference.
Mrs. II. p. Angel and laughter spent
Sunday with her parents near Graceham.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Warehm, OF
Pleasant VALLEY sp.nt Saturday and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. S. Warren.
Miss Rhoda Weant has returned home
after spending week with her sister,
Mrs. c. G. Eyler, in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Long Of Midway
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
:'oyer.
Mrs. E. H. Rooms and son Russell, Of
iagerstuwn, visitedh her parents recently.
Mr.. Arthur Myer'y and Miss Myrtl
Angel spen Sunday at Gettysburg.