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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15
ADJUSTMENTS
OUTOFDOOR ENTERTAINMENTS VIE WITH OTHER
ATTRACTIONS IN DRAWING WASHINGTONIANS.

public memory, but the less recent plays,
such as "Charley's Aunt Lady Ursu-
la" and the like, are equally. IL not
more attractive. to the patrons.
There was an abundance Of horseplay
In last weeks bill, and the trio OF young
men who carried the heaviest part Of
the fun-making overlooked nothing that
would wiring the laughs from the audi
ence; and, though low comedy may not
be the pinnacle OF art in the sense Of its
appeal to the intellect, II certainly puts
the actor to the supreme test.
Tomorrow night we are TO be fur
nished with one Of the most interesting
attempts the Players have made. a
Poor Relation" has been IN preparation
for some time, and It Is a we'll de-
served reward for Frederick A. Thomp-
son, who has been the guiding genius for
50 many successful productions. should
occupy the spot light for at least one
week. The fact that Manager Berger
was with the late Sol Smith Russell for
years assures the public OF a perform
ance that will at least violate none Of
the traditions OF the play.
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THIS WEEKS PLAYBILLS
The CoIumbIa-..A Poor relation"

The COIumbin-"A Poor Relation"
With Frederick A Thomson literally
stepping into the boots Of the lamented
artist. Sol Smith Russell. the curtain OF
the Columbia Theater win rise tomorrow
night on a revival OF Edward z. Kidders
masterful comedy. "a Poor Relation"
that promises to make theatrical history.
II the expectations OF Managers Mctze-
rott and Berger are realized, the produc-
ton will mean the discovery In the the
atricRl Armament OF another luminary-
For twelve seasons this comedy toured
the country as the foremost exponent Of
what a clean and wholesome play should
be, ever gaining a stronger hold upon the
public. until to-day IL Is recognized as
one Of the standard plays-almOst q dra-
matte classic. Comparable with II are
such plays as THE Old Homestead" and
Shore Acres"
In addition 20 the great expectations
that are aroused by Mr.. Thomsons pres
ence in the cast as Noah Vale. the Co
lumbia Players are particularly fortunate
in having the services Of Fred q. Berger,
Mr.. Russelrs personal friend and man
ager. who is directing rehearsals. and
giving 10 the production that finish
which IS only possible al the hands OF
one thoroughly familiar with the every
detail OF the piece. The company, TOO,
Is an exceptional one, and by many con-
sidered better than any with which MT.
Russell ever found himself surrounded.
II includes that rotund and jovial come
dian, James A Bliss. IN the character Of
Roderick Faye, one who rules a thousand
and Is ruled by one, with Robert Cain
as his junior partner, Jasper Sterrett
Everett Butterfeld viii give another Of
his excellent Characterization in the role
Of the sensitive plant, Charlie Smith. with
James W. Shaw and L. J Bradford as
Marnaduke O'Haley and Landlord Par
. sons. respectively. Ruth d. Blake will
again have a suitable part in that OF
Alice Warmer. and Violet Kimbal, a
newcomer. VIII be the head of the house.
Eunlce Faye. OF course. after the inn
preston made by Edith Luckett and
Louise Reed IN "Charleys Aunt" both OF
those young ladies' viii be In the cast,
appearing Is Scollops and Dolly Fay, re-
spectively while Tommy Wilson will
make his bow with the Columbia Players
as Rip. Accompanying him will be that
talented child, little Helen Brown. as
Patch. whose return 10 the cast viii be
a delight TO those who remember her
work IN a Royal Family and Prince
Chap"
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'Charley's Aunt" as was expected,
played to great business at the Columbia
Theater last week. At no time during
the season the Columbia Players have
spent here was play presented with such
a uniformly intelligent cast and with
such brilliaacy Of Interpretation. Unless
the actors Of a farce such as this
'Charleys Aunt is all of twenty years
old-work with a conviction and unanimi-
T.. the effect would be entirely lost. The
whole company played with fnesse, and
q paramount appreciation for all the
niceties and delicacies OF the piece. A
trihe old-fashioned, II you WILL but that
should not be a fault TO criticise Every
thing grows old. including people. and
many Of US who fourished twenty years
ago would be indignant at the sugges-
ton that the shelf was the place for US.
Indeed. revivals of these pleasant old
comedies are part Of the business Of
u stock company such as the Columbia
Players. Tho up-to-date plays are well
received, and usually have drawing
power. owing TO their association in the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15
"The Coast of Chance. {,

Miss Lucia Chamberlain has arranged
to visit New York late this month to
assist at the ,rehearsals Of her drama
tized novel, The Coast OF Chance" The
San Francisco authoress then will meet
for the first time Mr.. Hamilton Revelle
and Miss Jane Oaker, who are to en-
body the characters OF her favorite brain
children, Flora Gilsey and Lord Crew.
She vii! also aid Eugene W. Presbrey.
the adapter and stage director, in max
ing the scenes and situations vivid pic
lures Of California life. Manager George
H. Brennan has invited the clever au-
thor OF THE Coast Of Chance" to &C
company the play on its short prelimI-
nary tour before going into New York
next autumn
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"THE RINGMASTER."
Play Produced rs "The Son of His
Father Now in New York

Play Produced rs "The Son of His
Father Now in New York.
The Shuberts, who produced The Ring
master Monday evening at the Maxine
Elliott Theater. New York. deny that the
cast Of that piece will be drawn from
10 strengthen other companies. Arthur
Byron, instead Of being Borrowed" from
another management is under contract 70
the Shuberts. Miss Oza Waldrop. who
was seen last spring in Going Some -
resigned from that company because she
did not like the part OF Helen Blake.
Accordingly, she viii not be seen again
in the Armstrong Beach comedy. Miss
Lauretta Taylor. late leading woman with
George Fawcett in THE Great John
Canton" will remain with The Ring
master" So also Will! Mr.. Frederick,
Burton. The only change Contemplated
which was in advance-was that OF VIII
liam Resell. Previous to the opening Of
The Ringmaster," he had been rehears-
ing with Sam Bernard, the idea being
TO place him with the comedian within
two weeks. Mr.. Resell. who plays the
part Of q cub reporter, dfd his work
so well that he will not be spared. ar
rangements having been Immediately
made to replace Aim in the Bernard show
with Robert Dempster. of The Road to
Yesterday" fame.
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LOCAL STAGE NOTES.

One Of the interesting additions to Fred
Niblos course of travel talks for the
coming season will be the Spain OF to-
day.
Orme Caldara and his charming wife.
Julia Dean. sailed for London yesterday.
They Will be gone until early In October
and will visit Paris.
c. j. Harris. treasurer Of the Belasco
lTheatev, returned TO town last weel. from
hts vacation to assist In preparations for
the opening Of the coming season.
Frederick A. Thomson will wear in the
the Columbia production Of "a Poor Re
lation" the original costume worn in the
part or Noah Vale by Sol Smith Russell
violette Kimban, one OF Washington.s
foremost representatives IN the dramatic
field. will this week appear as a member
OF the Columbia Players in "A Poor Re-
lation."
Fred @. Berger, the popular manager
Of the Columbia Theater. will leave the
city in the course OF a few DAYS for a
business trip to points In Michigan and
New York.
Little Helen Brown. who charmed Co
lumbia patrons with her work IN "A
Royal Family and Prince Char" re-
turns 20 the cast this week as Patch in
"a Poor Relation"
The Columbia Theater will open its
doors tonight with Lyman H. Howe's
Z f,.r
York Hippodrome as the attraction This
is the entertainment that has ell New
York talking
George Cooper and William Zeitler. the
two dancing comedians that made such
a favorable impression with THE RoIlick-
ers" al the New Lyceum Theater last
week. are Washington boys on their first
professional road tour.
Charles ]. Goodfellow, manager Of Luna
Park, received a very handsome solid
gold watch fob. engraved with his mono
gram. last week on the anniversary OF
his birthday as a token Of esteem from
several admirers on the park staff.
l. Stoddard Taylor. manager OF the
Belasco Theater. will return TO the city
this week from his summer home
Meadow Mist" in Massachusetts. to
turn out spick and span the Playhouse
Beautiful for its early opening.
Arthur 3. Benson. press representative
Of Luna Park and Belasco Theater, as a
full-hedged owner OF a motor boat. has
been elected a member OF the Corinthian
Yacht Club. AS Benson is also a member
Of the Potomac Boat Club. where he
houses an unusually handsome canoe. It
is evident that aquatics run the theater
a close second. IN his estimation
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"THE DRESS REHEARSAL"
Preparation for Amateur show ut
Ocean City by Neutrality-suspicious..

Preparation for Amateur show at
Ocean City by WashingtOninns.
The Dress Rehearsal" a musical
burlesque with book and lyrics bv
Messrs. Donald McLeran and George A.
Bentley and music by H. Kirkus Dug
dale, all OF this city. viii be given as
the annual charity performance at
Ocean City. Md. this year. and the first
production VIII occur at the Plinhiu-
mon Casino next Thursday evening.
August 1s.
The play, with the exception OF the
musical numbers is said 10 be a re-
alistic reproduction OF the last dress
rehearsal OF a famous comic opera
and Il IS the opinion OF those who have
witnessed the rehearsals that IL will be
the most Dretentious and successful
performance ever given at Ocean City.
Tho cast Of the play contains a num-
Der Of names well known in Wash
ington and Baltimore. and will be as
follows:
CAST OF CHARACTERS
The author-aetor manager Gin the audiencel
.Teorgc A Bentley
Also author. but not actor-managrr Ion the
Hlsei-- f-......-... Donald " McLeran
The composer-dircctor-panOiss lat the piano.
H KirEls Dugdale
Lieut. Romeo balcony lover. Thomas Y. Milbun
Count de Bordeaux. the boardwalk hrlmme
....-............... lanes : Iatrnha
King hastile. soap promoter. ....-........
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Claude r. Zappo1e r.
The Juvenile. Oh You Kid. Alfred Wilson
The ballet master hostler Of the pony ballet
Newton Fpx
The property Observation-Disclosures hand..
Anthony Janus
me queen q The beach Miss Anne Thomas
Princess Plim the pima donna Miss Nsrraret ric,
Polly the soubrette. .....Al Miss Mar-aret O'Ne,rI
hNl1f TIC ClQllA Miss Cristine FOT
The wardrobe mistress. custodian q the batb
inS Miss DOrothv my
The Pony Ballet;
ELla' hoe Jennie Applegarh
Mss Ella johnson
Miss Bay Miss Mallory Church
Miss Dappie. Sidney Riley
Miss Chestlut- Miss Clara johnson
S.9' Miss Mabel Irwin
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OIcott Going to London.

Augustus Pitou. accompanied by Mrs.
Pitou, was at tho Metropols. London.
last week. after a tour Of the Continent
Mr.. Pitou is looking for a London Thea
ter for Chauncey Olcott. whom he in
tends taking to England next spring. He
and Mrs. PitOu sailed for New York last
Saturday. Mr.. Pitou entered theatrical
lie as an actor. following the loss OF q
fortune through speculation. His first
part was the priest In Hamlet" After
four years in Cincinnati and Philadelpbia
be became a member Of the company
that opened Booths Theater, New York
HIS first managerial enterprise was IN
Canada, when be took out a COMPANY
and lost all his savings. He then became
manager Of the Toronto Theater. Among
the stars he has managed are joseph
Murphy. Robert Mantell, Rose Coghlan.
W. J. Seaman, anda OF course, Chauncey
OlCOtt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15
Queen Admires Mile. Ganee

Mile. Genee is once more the sensation
of London England's Queen has asked
her not to retire II she marries. as she
promiGed herself to do. Her majesty says
her arr is so great that she owes it 70
the world to keep on dancing Klaw &
Erlanger have obtained for Genee a splen-
DID vehicle in which she will have full
scope 10 display her wonderful talents.
She VIII return from England late this
month to begin her rehearsals. Her I'M
Gle Alexander Miller. who was ballet
master at the Empire for years. will &C
company her 70 take charge OF the bal
lets for Klaw & Erlanger.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

The Brigadiers." one OF the best-known
troupes Of burlesquers. will be the attrac-
ton at the New Lyceum Theater this
week. commencing tomorrow matinee.
and viii present a two-act concoction
called The Kidder" The trio of fun
makers are Dick Brown, Harry McAvov.
Joe Flick, Fred Taylor. and william Les
ter The olio is said to be one OF the best
that has been mustered on any burlesoue
stage in years, and is composed Of or
letta and Taylor, Lester and Meure. the
Martel family, Ruth Everett and the
Barteiletis. The company is composed
OF rorty-two people. and the costumes and
scenery VIII be OF the prettiest seen on the
Lyceum stage this season.
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The Author OF Mr.. Cnrter,s pInv-

The new play in which Mrs. Leslie Car
ter is to appear this season-as vet IN
named-was written for her by Mr.. Ed
ward Peple, best Known in the the
atrical world as the author OF The Prince
Chap" Mr.. Peple was born IN Rich
mond. Va. some thirty-eight years ago,
and was educated IN the University Of
Virginia He came 70 New York as a
bookkeeper, and was known as an EXPERT
accountant Of more than ordinary ability.
He came TO New York also with two or
three libretti, which he had written iust
after HIS college days. and which he tried
in vain TO get a hearing for from New
York managers
But like W. w. Jacobs IN London. who
turned to literature in his spare moments
as a bank clerk, Mr.. Peple devoted his
spare time from bookkeeping TO the writ
ing Of short stories, and long before he
became known as a playwright he had
won reputation as a writer Of animal
stories that had caused the New York
critics TO compare his work 10 that Of
Kipling. Among the more prominent of
the many short stories he has written are
'Mallett's Masterpiece" which Is being
turned into one-act sketch for the use
of William Farnum; the Cur and the
Coyote" THE Playwrights Ghost" and
The Fan Of Sadri-Azem."
In addition to his short stories. he has
written several novels, the most note
worthy Of which 'Samaramus" BETRAYED
the authors intimate knowledge Of the
ancient history Of Assyria. Other OF his
novels are Richard the Brazen." THE
Spitfire," and others. He Is also a poet
OF no mean ability, and has published one
volume Of verse.
The first play ne wrote was THE Prince
Chap" which was Immediately success
full; then came The Love Route - ard
his third, and what he believes to be his
strongest play. Is the one which Mrs
Leslie Carter has chosen to be her princl-
pal production OF the coming season. Mr.
Peple Is member Of the Authors Club.
The Dramatists' Club. the Players, the
Friars. and the Lambs. and Is also a
prominent member Of the Southern So
ciety.
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BIanehe RING In New RoIe.

In The Yankee Girl" Blanche Rings
new piece, in which she will start her
season in September, under Lew Fields
direction, the coincidence will originate
the role Of a bright. self-reliant New
England girl who finds herself pitted
against a band OF South American con-
spirators. Ex-President Castro, CT Ven
ezUela. will be caricatuTed in one Of the
leading characters. George V. Hobart
and Sylvio Helm, who wrote The Boys
and Betty" are responsible for the
libretto and score.
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Glen Echo Park.

Glen Echo Park has come to be regard,
cd as one OF the cleanest and best con-
Quoted Of the amusement resorts about
Washington Nothing is permitted that
would possibly offend the most refined.
While police protection Is always at
hand, and IN plenty. II is the boast of
Manager L. D. Shaw that his park has
never actually stood in need OF such
surveillance. Intoxicating beverages are
not allowed within the grounds The
PARK Is brimful OF entertainment for
chlldren and adults and the free list of
enter tainments includes many Of the most
interesting features Of the park.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15
The Academy-"Queen Of the Secret
Seven"

Something quite departure from the
usual caliber Of melodrama will be the
extraction at the Academy the week be-
ginning tomorrow night. when A. II.
Woods masterpiece Of construction. THE
Queen OF the Secret Seven" IS booked TO
hold the boards. As its title implies. the
play IS Of the sensational kind. vet con-
talns enough interest 20 make one over
lcok It's name and regard the Offering
clearly on its merits. Villainv and virtue.
OF course have a tussle. Villainy has the
upper hand for awhile. but virtue finally
uiumphs. All the devices, mechanical
and otherwise known TO stagecraft are
introduced. Olga Lenox Is the queen OF a
band Of cutthroats and murderers. She
oversteps her bounds and fiirts with the
law. The law is victor and Olga's leader
ship becomes a mere memory. He- ac-
complice, Roland, Is shot and killed. and
she herself is taken into custody 20 pass
he remainder Of her days behind prison
oars. IL is play that should appeal 10
every one with blood in his veins. A
company Of unusual strength has been
engaged. The matinees will be given as
usual on Tuesday. Thursday. and Satur-
day
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Acndemy-"The Queen of the out
laws Camp"

At the Academy The Queen Of the
Outlaws Camp" will be seen for the first
time in this city on Monday, August %.
and the ensuing week. following most
successful conquests in other cities. where
the critics have been profuse in their
praise Of the offering. "A play OF the
sort that melodrama patrons love best
has been the verdict elsewhere, full OF
romance. heart interest and bright. clean,
original comedy, its men and women none
the less picturesque because they are true
20 life, and live and act as real people
would do under the same exciting and
intensely dramatic circumstances which
make UP its romantic story"
The scenes are laid In the Rocky Noun
tains OF Colorado and are said to present
truthful and faithful depletion OF life
and the great divide.
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CoIumbia-"The Circus Girl,

Sidney Grundy's masterful farcical COM
edy, The Circus Girl" IS announced as
the offering of the Columbia Players for
the seventeenth and closing week OF the
season Of summer comedy. following "A
Poor Relation" at the Columbia Theater.
II IS without doubt the best OF the
Grundy shows. and one that invariably
is greeted with capacity business. Il had
previously been the purpose Of the man
agement 20 bring the season 20 a close
with "A Poor Relation" but the continued
capacity business the house was doing
coupled with the appeal Of a host OF
patrons. induced Managers Metzerott and
Berger 10 hold of the attraction that
was 70 have opened the house Labur bay
for the regular season, and add another
week 20 the summer sea son. Such a
thing though unprecedented in the history
OF Washington playhoUses, promises to
be most profitable investment on the
part OF these wide-awake managers. The
Intervening fortnight. between the closing
or the summer season and the opening Of
the regular season, will be REQUIRED TO
complete alterations previously contract
ed for. the extent Of which viii REQUIRE
continuous work night and day through
out the entire period OF time In order 20
have the house ready. The Circus Girl
is considered admirably suited 10 the
requirements Of the Columbia Players.
and with a view TO reserviug the best for
the last had been accorded that position
IN the original plans, which were, how
ever. altered in difference TO the wishes
Of Julia Dean and Orme Caldara. The
entire strength Of the Columbia company
viii be called for with an unusual array
Of beautiful girls. including Louise Reed.
Edith Luckett, and Ruth Chatterton
Everett Butterneld VIII have an excel
lent part. as will also Ruth D. Blake
Violette Kimball Robert Cain. James A.
Bliss. and James ". Shaw. In every
way the production will be a worthy
elimination 10 a season Of phenomenal
Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

Carrie A.errilees woodward Will re-
sumo the roles Of Mimi and Feathers IN
The Dawn Of a Tomorrow, when
Eleanor Robson's starring tour in the
Burnett play reopens
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his stage manager, Lionel Belmore. and
Stephen Phillips, the poet and author Of
"Herod. The stage Jewels and the ar
NOR for this play have proved an I'm
portant item
The Shubert lStock) Producing Com
pany, which was first seen at the BeIasco.
Washington, and later at the Van Curier.
Schenectady. has brought its season 10 a
close on account Of the fact that every
member was drafted for new productions.
over half OF the old members have been
rehearsiug The Rinsmaster" in New
York for two weeks.
Mary Bertrand has been engaged for
the leading feminine role in Through a
Window" taking the place Of Lillian Al
bertson. who retires temporarily from the
stage. Miss Bertrand won her spurs on
the Pacific Coast. She has displayed such
talent that her managers have placed in
her hands one OF the strongest parts IN
the plays Of the coming season.
The Blue Mouse" brings its long run
in Chicago 70 an end this week. when i
leaves the Garrick TO make room for
The Beauty Spot" The Blue Mouse"
will go on tour. Later Harry Conor and
Jameson Lee Finney viii return 10 the
cast, and. along with Mabel harrison.
viii endeavor 10 show Boston the fallacy
Of the idea that the Mouse is improper.
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Mary Mannering has Withdrawn her
suit for divorce against James X. Hack
EFT. No reason is assigned for this
change in Mrs Hackett's feelings to-
ward her husband.
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Ned Wayburn. who staged The Mid
night Sons" for Lew Fields. has been en-
gagged by Mr.. Fields 10 produce Blanche
Rings new musical comedy. The Yankee
Girl" by Hobart and Helm.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

The Air King a new opera by Harry
3. Smith and Raymond Hubbell. viii be
produced by Klaw & Granger early next
fall
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Rehearsals OF "Ben-Hur." which will
be seen next season only in the larger
cities Of the East, will not begin untn
next month. The play does not open
until October 4 in Utica.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

Charles McCuen, formerly OF the Gar
rick Theater. Chicago. has been appoint.
ed manager Of the Auditorium Theater
Des Molnes.
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The Roundup is in rehearsal, with
Rapley Holmes IN the part OF slim"
Hoover. The season opens in Boston.
After touring New England the play viii
go South and 10 the Pacific Coast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

Miss Ruth Maycliffe has recovered
from the effects OF an operation and
will be ready 10 begin her tour with
The Bachelor" when that comedy takes
70 the road in September
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Louise Cunning. who summers at At
lantic City. prefers the seashore to
Broadway for rehearsaIs with the result
that the final rehearsals Of "MarceIIe'
viii be held at the Savoy Theater, which
overlooks the sea.