New-York tribune., 1909-05-24
WANTED LAMBS RAIDED
Matrons Protest, Then Are Charmed
bu GambOI Rehearsal.


pursuit of pleasure hundred Lambs We're work
ing like beavers on the stage of the Metropolitan
Opera House from 10 o'clock yesterday morning
until nghtfaI Every incident of the ail-star gam
Dol was rehearsed. under the direction of such
stern masters as David Belasco Eugene Presbrey
and Augustus Thomas. There no intermission
for Iuncheon, but the frolcsome Lambs did not go
hungry During the progress of the rehearsaIs a
sandwich man distributed Swiss cheese ana Ray
rnond Hitchcock. attired IN the close fitting gown
which he will wear in one of the numbers MADE
polite observations
The forum scene from Julius Cesar was re-
hearsed lust as It win be given tonight. with
lanes O'Nefl as Brutus and De Wolf Hopper as
Marc Antony Those who saw this feature believe
that the public viii get a surprise when they hear
HOMER His voice was in fine condition YESTERDAY
and he made a strong impression. Mr. y NelI
reading will of course. be of the pleasing IN
cidents Nearly every well known player on the
American stage appeared in the mob scene, anu
listened attentively to the suggestions Of Eugene
Presbrey the matter of posture, dress ana eA
preston.
From what could be observed yesterday the pun
lie will witness tonight extraordinary enter
tainment composed Of tragedy, comedy nelo-
drama, musical farce, songs, dances ana ilo"o
logues Victor Herbert and his orchestra were On
hand early, and rehearsed the incidental iiluSi'
Mr. Herbert and his band will actually begin the
gambol for at 6:45 this evening they Will march ''
the head of the minstrel parade in Whlch eEeiS
Lamb lay professional, will participate my
will be
Connemara capes and hats. The parade Will lorli
at the clubhouse and proceed to Broadway, theilce
to the Metropolitan Opera House.
During the rehearsal seven matronly looking
women attired in black skirts. checkered "alStS
and bonnets of an ancient vintage made their ap-
pearance at the main entrance The DOORS OF
course were closed, but the women were suspi-
cious James O'Neil and De Wolf Hopper were
scowling at each other Ghe mob scene from Juhus
Cesar was the attraction at that momenD when
a E-p
ing on the main doors Max Hirsch's fine crop OF
gray hair stood on end and ne whispered to Au-
gustus Thomas:
Gus, they've get US. I knew they'd forget Coney
Island the moment they heard Of the dress re-
hearsal."
Thomas turned tc Eugene Presbrey and Presbrey
turned to David BeIasco. While they were delib-
Grating what should be done the women saw a
policeman at Broadway and 42d street.
I'VE are seven reformers,' they told him. and
want you 10 know that the Sunday laws are
being ignored down there"
Have to get a thousand policemen to clear out
them fellows. They're lambs out for a frolic,'
said the policeman.
The women marched back 10 the theatre. When
they reached tho main entrance Max HiTsch was
stationed in the lobby.
who are you?" he demanded.
Seven pious women" came the answer. and
want TO close your show. We want TO teach
you 10 be good"
Raymond Hitchcock, in a directoirs gown and
peach basket hat tripped dozen seats in the
rush t. first receive them.
Welcome them. Max; give my fellow sisters the
glad hand! Bring 'em in and give EN- some crack
ers and milk
TIE women we've advised to go to the stage door
Victor Herbert's orchestra struck up ''Tidings Of
Comfort and JOY to the tune of which the seven
nlatrons marched the stage. ONeil Hopper
IacBaye- Collier. John Mason, George Fawcett. and
dozen other shining OF the theatrical 1rIna-
Tuent gracefully retired in a semi-circle. The
women were dazzled the notable array, but pres
emily one them heard to say:
"Oh, these are only tragedians' I Ike musical
ccmedy."
''Ha! ha! ha! I told you so,' shouted Hitchcock
real women. God bless 'ern. Trot out our chorus
for EN-"
Then Donald Brian and seven little matinee
maids'-aH Lambs-tripped the stage and sang
''Ain't it just lovely" of them remarked
''And she's such a cute girl; mean that one in
the centre"
Gus" Thomas took advantage Of the situation
Now. ladies'" he said, Il take it that you believe
in a liberal Sunday. Go into the orchestra and
Wen show you some more"
And so the stately matrons, who would
have raided the bleating Lambs remained TO praise
what they had come to condemn