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Where Thew Go.

Edith Bradford. who babe farewell to
Washington as the gypsy queen in last
weeks opera, will go to Newark to ap-
pear az Alan-a-Dale in robin Hood In
the Aborn revival at Olympic Park. Fol-
lowing season Of three weeks with the
Aborns at Newark, Miss Bradford will
originate and play the role of an Italian
girl in Fred c. Whitney's production of
The Chocolate Soldier" . musical adap-
tation Of George Bernard ShaW's Arms
and the Man., which was originally pro-
duced by Richard Mansfield.
blanche Morrison will appear jointly
With Howard Chambers in an important
Broadway production. not yet announced.
Prior to her New York engagement, Miss
Morrison will appear with the Aborn' s
Newark company. Her first role will be
that OF Maid Marian in "Robin Hood"
Phil Branson will resume his position
with Nine. FRITZ Scheff in THE Prima
Donna and will be back in Washington
when the production is given at the New
National early in the season.
George Shields, the basso of the Aborp
Company, will appear as Will Scarlet in
the Newark revival of Robin Hood
later going to New York to rehearse with
the Ahorn English Opera Company. now
forming,
John r. Phillips will alternate with
Joseph Sheehan In the tenor roles in a
repertoire of standard operas The tour
will include the south and middle west.
Harry Luckstoue will also Join the Eng
lish Grand Opera Company. after week
In Newark as Littlejohn In Robin Hood
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recitals lectures and other special at
fractions. Dwight Eimendorf will return
TO Washington to appear at the New
National with an entirely new series OF
travel talks. The Boston Symphony Or
chestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra
will be back again. as viii many artists
Of the concert platform never before
heard at this playhouse.
The regular bookings include George
NJ. Cohan, In 1.-THE Yankee Prince; Rob
eFt Edeson, in w. Somerset Maughams
latest comedy, THE Noble Spaniard'' ;
Elsie Janis In 1.-The Fair co-Ed"; Klaw
& Changers great production of Little
Memo In Sunderland" Maude Adams.
in What Every Woman Knows; The
Gentleman From Mississippi" BEN
Hur," 1.-THE Travelling salesman Henry
W. Sayage's original company. in The
S 1siSh Fo Ms" of 1909 Anna Anna Held, in
Miss Innocence; "The Third Degree
i'The Man From Home" and many others
With the single exception Of Robert
Edgar Long, press representative OF the
theater, the New Nationals executive
STAFF will be the same next season. Mr..
jacobson will be treasurer foF Mr.. Rap
ley and Mr.. Fowler the head of the husl-
ness department. Alonzo +. Jones. as
sistant treasurer during the summer op-
era season, will also be a member OF the
box Office staff. Mr. Long will be asse-
ciated with Henry B. Harris the coming
season as business manager for Robert
Edeson.
Mr. Rapley, accompanied by Mrs. Rap
ley. will shortly make tour of the west,
returning to Washington late in August.
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Asst night the New National Thea

- Asst night the New National Thea
ter closed its summer season in a
blaze of glory. Every seat in the
capacious playhouse was filled
and many stood throughout q
fine rendition of THE Bohemian
Girl by the Aborn Opera company, In
which principals and chorus fairly outdid
themselves. Following the opera came the
farewell ceremonies, including introduc-
lions of the principals who have become
local favorites. speeches and remarks
more or less eloquent. the bestowai OF
floral and other tokens of remembrance
and esteem by friends and admirers and
the grand finale, in which the audience
Joined with the company In singing Aud
Lang Syne.'' Altogether 1t was brilliant
and impressive closing Of most enjoy
able summer season of light opera and
musical comedy. Thus another of the
leading playhouses of Washington passes
into the hands of the decorators and reno
vators preparatory to the opening OF the
regular season Of 1909-1910.
The Columbia Players still continue
their phenomenal run at the Columbia
Theater. Mrs. Temples Telegram"
seems TO have been quite as popular and
as abundantly patronized as when We
Were Twenty-one," in which 1t was
thought by many the season had reached
its high-water mark The prospects for
the coming week, with 1.-THE Adventure
OF Lady Ursula" seems quite as prornis-
ing, Judging from the advance demand
for seats. Attractions are announced for
some weeks to come, and 1t is quite likely
from the present outlook that there will
be no summer vacation at the Columbia
Aside from the judicious selection of
popular plays by Managers Metzerott and
Berger, and their telling presentation by
a company of players whose sumIne.
record is without an equal in local cir
Giles. no small credit for the present sea-
sons success is due to the untiring efforts
OF Frederick A. Thompson, the stage d.
rector, whose wide and valuable expert
ence, combined with a close and intelli-
gent application Of his mental and phys
zeal forces, have made him a potent and
fertile factor at all times.
The first sign of the regular season
comes with the opening of the Academy
Monday, August =. WITH The Working
mans Wife, This popular home of n,elo-
drama in Washington has grown to be
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necessity to It's patrons, who are legion
and who show by their unwavering pat
ronage their confidence in the manage
ment and its efforts to give them the best
there is to be had at prices within the
reach OF the humblest lover Of the drama
The Academy is truly the home of clean,
II thrilling. plays that possess heart
interest and temper the n,sts Of sadness
with the smiles of joy in their mimic
presentation of the vicissitudes of real
life
Chase's, the popular home OF polite
vaudeville. il Is reported, will begin its
regular season August %. No announce
ment has yet been made by its manage
rnent or by the Messrs. Shubert of the
opening Of the regular season at the
Belasco Theater.
In the meanwhile the Columbia, the
Majestic, with It's live vaudeville and
motion pictures; Luna Park, Glen Echo
Park and Chevy Chase Lake will purvey
10 the pleasure OF those who long for
summer amusement.
WILL HAVE \ STAR PART-Plans
have been perfected for presenting
Everett Butterheld. one OF the talent
ed members OF the Columbia Players. In
star part at an early date. but just what
that part will be has not yet been an
nounced. Beyond averring that it is not
Romeo. in which classic role he was the
delight of the New Haven girls last sum-
mer. Mr.. Butterfeld, evidently prompted
by the attitude OF his managers, is equal
~ reticent. However. the announcement
viii be made at an early date
Probably no member OF the Columbia
Players has displayed greater versatility
during the present season than Mr.. But
tertie'd. He is interesting and modest
young man personally, and 1t was with
becoming mcdesty he disclosed a glimpse
OF his past achievements
Mr.. Butterfield's boyEood was spent in
Maine, close by the spot where Long
fellow was born. There lie attended the
PUBLIC schools and was graduated from
the high school much below the usual age
he then took business course and
later went 70 Philadelphia for a college
course. During his stay In Philadelphia
he devoted u part of his time 10 amateur
theatFlcalS, and became so interested in
thc stage that when he walked out OF the
college with his diploma he was moro
strongly iacliaed TO the career or an actor
than to anything else.
After returning 10 his Maine home he
i3ok up theatricals again and toured
sixty-five weeks with a stock organiza-
tion- The enterprise proved successful,
and young Butterfield, who began as the
property boy. worked himself UP to be
the Juvenile man of the company. An
otheT seas0 n spent in musical come
dies. Tor he ----s an excellent voice. after
which he played an important role In
THE Man OF the Hour"
During the course Of his career which
has largely been devoted to stock work
Mr.. Butterfield has played more than
100 distinct roles. He has been associated
with the McCullum Stock Company the
Murray Hill StoSk Company of New York
city. the Park Theater Stock Company
OF providence. the Mortimer c. Snow
Stock Company OF Troy, the Bijou Thea
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CHEVY Chase Lake.

While the evening concerts by sec
ton Of the United States Marine Band
are one of the great attractions of Chevy
Chase Lake. to the visitor for the first
time the splendid illumination of the lake
and surrounding park with thousands OF
tiny electric globes festooned on BRIDGES
trees, buildings and every other available
means Of support is one Of the beautiful
surprises OF the place. and transforms 1t
into a scene of Aladdin-like beauty. And
then there Is the illuminated riding track
with its ponies and its burro teams. the
boating on the lake, the motion pictures
in the rustic theater, the bowling and
shooting galleries and the delightful ride
on the cars to and from the lake. These
are some Of the features that make the
Ia Ike so popular.
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The Academy Opens.

washingtons theater of melodrama. the
Academy, will throw open its doors for
the new season Monday night, August ?.
The theater has been completely over
hauled. redecorated and frightened both
inside and out and will present an inyit-
ing appearance on the opening night.
The bookings are OF such character
as to promise successful season. Many
of the hits OF last season are TO return,
and in addition there will be attractions
which heretofore have been seen at the
high priced theaIerS only.
"The Workingman's Wife," the opening
attraction. will. 1t is claimed. be one of
the melodramatic features OF the year.
The piece is well mounted and carries an
excellent company. The Workfngman.s
Wife" is declared to be play with plenty
of sensation and emotion In 1t. 1t Ia a
story OF life OF the present period. has q
good moral and its situations are inter-
estins throughout A bright and re-
freshing comedy vein, which gives an
audience plenty to laugh about, is
promised.
The advance sale OF seats opens Thurs
day morning, July %, at O'Clock. Season
reservations of seats, which have proved
popular in the past at this theater, will
be continued.
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Columbia.

Those who were delighted with the
beautiful production Of When We Were
Twenty-One'' by the Columbia Players
a fortnight ago are promised still fur
Their and greater pleasure in "The Ad-
venture of Lady Ursula" the offering
at the Columbia Theater this week.
The play Is brim full of good comedy,
intense heart interest and climaxes that
are dramatic as they are natural. In
the beauty of its lines 1.-The Adventure
of Lady Ursula" is declared to be with
out a peer in modern dramatic con-
struction, and some critics do not hest
tate to pronounce IL the most artistic
of all the joint works Of Anthony Hope
and Edward E. Rose. its authors.
Z. H. Sothern recognized in 1t classic
and produced it for the first time in Phila-
delphia decade ago. He found 1t one
of his most artistic and financial sue
cesses. AS Sir George Sylvester his work
was admirable. In it Virginia Harmed
achieved a distinct triumph as Lady
Ursula Darlington. and. as her under
study, hastily impressed into service by
the sudden illness of Miss Harmed.
Margaret Anglin first attracted attention
which led to her engagement for lead
ing parts with Richard Mansfield, and
subsequently, won for her a national
fame.
But "The Adventure OF Lady Ursula"
has deeper local interest for Washing
In this play that Julia Dean, who will
be the Lady Ursula this week, and Orme
Caldara, who will be the Sir George
Sylvester, first met. and from their make
lives which led to their marriage Au-
gust II, three years ago. 1t all happened
in Hartford. Conn, while both were play
ing i'll a stock company at the Parsons
Theater and as here became the ia
vorites of the town. The marriage, how
ever. took place at the famous Little
Church Around the Corner, in New York
city Star readers today will see in
these parts both Miss Dean and Mr..
Caldara as they appeared then. The love
light may not seem to shine in their
eyes but Ii is there just the same, and
will lend additional interest to the play
throughout the coming week. Everett
Buttertield, Alexander Calvert, Ruth y.
Blake, Clara Sidney and Messrs. Frank,
Lewis and Shaw will also appear in the
cast, which will be enlarged by the ad-
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Homer Lind a Star.

Homer Lind. a prominent Washington
singer. who appeared In Henry w. Saw
ages production OF "Parsifal." and be-
fore that for four years with the Royal
Carl Rosa Opera Company. In London,
recently made q great hi. at Bingham
ton. N. Y, In production entitled
Baron Rudolph" the joint work Of
David Belasco and Bronson Howard
Besides being talented singer of
ability. Mr.. Lind Is also said to possess
considerable dramatic talent. and some
of The critics favorably compare his
Barren Rudolph" with David Warfield' )
"The Music Master" Mr.. Lind secured
his dramatic training at Frankfort, Ger
many. He has appeared in vaudeville
as "Gringoire. the Street Singer" by
Willard Hoicomb and Julian Edwards.
and last season Ia his own original
sketch, THE Old Opera Singer" IN
which he attracted the atten ion Of Gus
Hill, who will star him this season in
an up-to-date version Of Baron Ru-
dolph," entitled THE Inner Man." by
Willard Holcomb.
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Charity Show at Ocean City.

The charity show given annually at
Ocean City. Nd. one Of the important
socia! features of the season, which has
heretofore been arranged and directed by
J. Edgar Ijams. will this year be pro-
duced under the direction of George A.
Bentley of this city. The offering. the
book and lyrics of which were written by
Mr.. Bentley and Donald II. McLeran and
the music by II. Kirkus Dugdale. Is ell
titled 1.-The Dress Rehearsal" It is de-
scribed as clever burlesque of TUES
day." which was recently presented in this
city at the Lambs Gamhol," and repre-
sents the last dress rehearsal of a per-
Torrance with all it's attendant trials and
vexat.ons. Mr.. Bentley will imperson-
ate the author-actor- manager. Newton
Fox. also of this city, and a member of
the Princeton Triangle Club. will appear
az the premiere danseuse. The perform
ance will be given at Plimhimnon Casino
about the middle of August
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Robert Edeson in Farce.

One OF the distinct surprises connected
with the coming theatrical season is the
announcement that Robert Edeson, the
romantic actor, will this season appear
in a Victorian farce, written by w. Som
erset Vaughan. author of Lady Fred
erick' and Jack Straw" both OF which
have been seen in Washington.
Mr.. Blossoms new play Will be 1.-THE
Noble Spaniard,'' originally produced at
the Royalty Theater. London, by Char! es
Hawtrey. 1t Is in three acts and has been
adapted from the French of Grenet-Dan-
court by Mr.. Vaughan. Mr.. Edeson will
appear as the Duke of Hermanos, a de-
scendant of Don Caesar de Bazan, who.
being ''noble," reserves the right to wear
his hat in the presence of his king. The
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ditioI of three new members to the COM
pany, Charles Walton. who will appear
as the Earl Of Hassenden: Andrew Y.
Bradley OF this city. who will appear as
Mills. a servant TO Sir George Sylvester,
and Mr.. Prichard, who will appear as
one of the officers of the Foot Guards.
Frederick A. Thompson, who has so
acceptably staged and directed the previ-
Gus productions by the Columbia Play
ers, is sparing no pains with this re-
viyal Three new sets of scenery have
been specially painted for the produc-
ton, and the costuming is promised to
be much beyond the pretentions of the
ordinary summer stock offerings.
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UCousiu Kate

"Cousin Kate is coming to town. She
is scheduled to drive '"Tne Adventure of
Lady Ursula" from the Columbia Theater
week from tomorrow night and under
take to keep Columbia patrons delighted
for the remainder Of that week OF
course she will have the assistance OF the
Columbia. players. and judging from her
previous per .ormances ought to make
good. cousin Kate is comedy. In
three acts, from the pen of Herbert Henry
Davies. Life was originally infused into
Cousin Kate and good warm blood sent
throbbina through her veins. making her
a real living personality. by Ethel Barry
more, who produced the play about four
years ago and packed the Hudson Thea
ter. New York. for many months previous
to taking it on the road for a successful
series of tours. Julia Dean played the
part in Hartford last summer, and ever
since coming to Washington has been
anticipating the time when she would be
permitted to regale her local followers
with this attractive comedy. Orme
Caldara has also played the excellent
part for which he has been cast. All the
favorites of the Columbia company will
appear and the production will be made
q notable one in every particular.
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Luna Park.

As a rule, Luna Park is brightest and
busiest at night. but recently. owing TO
the many big excursions. the grounds are
almost as crowded during the afternoon
as at night Elevated on a hill facing the
south, one gets the benefit Of every
breeze at the park. and the large. shady
groves give promise of cool restfulness
on the hottest days. This afternoon and
tonight the American Regimental Band.
under r. L. Weaver. will give sacred band
concerts. and in the airdrome tonight
there will be presented a special entertain
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Majestic.

In the program promised for the Ma
jestic Theater this week the vaudeville
includes 1.-THE Laughing Horse bur-
iesaue circus, presented by Harris. Grove.
Milton, Clayton and Company, with spe-
cial scenery; Montgomery duo. in a novel
" musical act: Verno. juggler, and
Mae Craney, singing coincidence. New
illustrated songs and the latest motion
pictures are other features of the bill
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Next Season at National.

Next week the New National Theater
will be placed In the hands OF artisans.
who will go over the big auditorium to
get 1t ready for the regular season Of
l9O9-1o.
The attractions for next season cover
isement, and include In addition to the
regular weekly bookings many concerts.
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Glen Echo Park.

The free motion pictures in the big
Hippodrome will be the especially at
tractive part of the program at Glen
Echo Park during the week beginning
this afternoon and evening. Manager
Shaw has secured some rare motion
views Of foreign travel. including scenes
at French and English political meet
tngs, riots and other startling scenes.
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ter Stock Company and the Paoli Stock
Company of New Haven. The latter
enterprise he successfully directed. Mr..
Butterfield also supported Edwin Holt In
tour of Canada, and has had other
experience besides
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The Foreign Stage
By Malcolm Watson.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON. July 10, 1909
ERE In London we have en-
tered on the first stages of the
barren season. when produc-
tions of any Importance are
few and far between. Not
until September shall we see any real
activity in this particular direction. The
hotels. however. are crowded. largely by
visitors from America, and the theaters.
consequently, are doing an excellent bust
ness.
So good is it, indeed, that Tree, for
instance, has determined to prolong >his
season at His Majesty's until the 18th.
This will give him a very brief holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

Orrin Johnson has made his debut in
light opera. He Is to sing the tenor role
in Savage's production of THE Gay Hus-
sars" He accidentally found he had
an operate voice through a casual meet
ing with Samarco. the grand opera singer.
and has been studying for a year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

role Is one requiring spirit and skill and
IS replete with broken English.
Mr.. Blossoms supporting company will
include Gertrude Coglilan, late of tine
Lion and the Mouse; Ella Hugh Ward,
Cordelia Mcdonald. Des rec Lazard Ia
Washington girD. Ann Murdoch. Werner
Ciarges, Cyril Chadwick, Macy Harlan
and others.
Interest in Washington attaches to Mr..
Blossoms Boston opening early In Sep
TENDER, as the actor is one of the earliest
attractions announced by the manage
ment of the National Theater here. Mar.
Edeson and his company will present
1.-THE Noble Spaniard" in Washington
Immediately following the Boston engage
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

These shows last about an hour and are
free to the patrons of the park. No adj
mission is charged to the dancing pa
vilion, where a dance program is provid
ed every week evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

Saturday night. assume that the New
York company comes with it. The story,
from what | know Of 1t, seems just
trife simple and artless for our public
over here, but gather that the piece
depends for success rather on the beauty
Of it's pathos and the homelinaas Of its
humor than upon any great ingenuity OF
day we are drawing more and more OH
America for the necessary materials for
our theaters. The fact proves ircontesta-
bly, what rapid progress your p'aywrights
are making. I can remember the days.
not so very long ago. when the produc-
ton Of an American play was the rarest
of events and looked on as q singuiarly
risky venture. Now they crowd on us
the good of both countries. Healthy COM
petition In theatrical as In other bust
nesses can only be for the public bene0G
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Charles FrohmaH has just arranged to
bring over another American piece. name
ly Edward Locke's 1.-The Climax" which
has, I understand, enjoyed much favor
in New York. 1t is to be produced within
the next few weeks at the Vaudeville.
where Rose Stahl ends her season next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

One of the interesting attractions an
nounced for the National this season Is
Adeline Genee, the Danish dancer. sup
ported by a big company in a new pro-
duction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

Elsie Ferguson, who Is 70 play the lead
ing role in Such a Little Queen Chan
ming Pollock's play. is the only woman
director In horse show. being con-
neeted in TAT capacity with New Jer-
sey exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

Ruth D. Blake Is the proud possessor
OF two much-prized pets that were pre-
sented to her during the past week.
One is a Mexican poodle dog and the
other a chameleon.
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Harry Doel Parker. who has secured
the rights to ''Wildfire." will star in that
piece Will Archer scored a hit In the
play with Lillian Russell. Mr. Parker
viii also have another company in the
same play. in which he will star Pauline
Hall in Miss Russells role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

The success Of Mile. Dazzle in her pan
tomime, THE Love of an Artist has
drawn attention to this form OF dramatic
entertainment, and it is probable that a
revival Of the pantomimic art will be a
feature of the season. Grace La Rue has
sketch of this kind, called THE Call
of the Past"