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The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
BELAsCO THEATER COMPANY.

A. II. Van Buren was last seen in
Washington with Cecilia LOTUS. in ''The
Lancers." played the title role IN Ben
Hur." supported Henrietta Crosman. vir-
ginia Harmed. Amelia Bingham. and was
leading man IN the Broadway production
Of "The Great John Canton" which has
just closed its run
Edward Emory comes direct from the
Lyric Theater, New York, where he has
been playing in The Great John Canton. -
Mr.. Emory is an English actor. coming
10 this country as q member OF Sir
Charles Wyndham's company. Was last
seen in Washington in Belasco's produc-
ton OF sweet Kitty Beilairs."
William Rosseli was with Lulu Glaser
in Mile Mischief" Earlier In the sea
son he was seen IN The Wolf and
previously with Brown OF Harvard"
Frederick Burton was Bub Hicks IN
The College Widow" a role he created
and later played in England. He also
played a fourteen months London en-
gagement with Mrs. Wigs Of the Cab
bage Patch
George Howell was recently seen IN this
city as Frank HaTdmuth. IN The Witch
lAE Hour. M t1ohtti mas created OFlg-
inal roles IN "Heir 10 the Hoorah.'' "Girl
OF the Golden West" sweet Kitty Bel
lairs." Bishops Carriage The Eternal
City" In Mizz0ura." and The Woman
In the Case
John Emerson was for several seasons
with Mrs. Fiske. played an important
Part with Clara Bloodgood in The
Truth" A" and was laEt season with Mime.
Nazimova.
Ogd-n Stevens. who played Washington
last spring with Thomas Ross n The
Fortune Hunter was with Stuart Rob
son for four years. two seasons with
Blanche Walsh, played Tallyrand in
More Than Queen" and Henry VII, n
When KnighthoOd Was in Flower"
Charles D. Pitt. last seen IN this city
with Mrs Leslie Carter in "Kassa." play
ed the role OF Jefferson Ryder IN The
Lion and the Mouse fer the past three
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
NationaI-HTar and Tartar. y


With its usual facility IN jumping from
one form Of musical entertainment to an
other. and following its usual policy OF
maintaining variety in its repertoire. the
Aborn Opera Company will change its
fare again on June 2S from musical
comedy TO comic opera. with Tar and
Tartar" one OF the biggest hits OF the
past two decades. as it's ninth weekly
Offering at the New National Theatre.
This win be another valuable addition
TO the Aborn management's Washington
list, from the fact that this comic opera
has not been given here for many years,
H. fact, so many Of the younger genera
ton Of theRtergOers have never seen
this offering that II VII be as fresh and
attractive TO the majority Of the Aborn
patrons as II II were brand1new and un-
tried work The excellence Of the book
OF this comic opera. and the abundance
Of its comedy IS self-evident IN the fact
that Il was written by Harry B. Smith.
who has contributed so many delightful
works 70 the feld OF comic opera and
musical comedy. Like all OF hts works,
i. Is recklessly fanciful, and the plot Is
quite as humorous as It's many comedy
complications and developments. center
ing around Alpaca, a Tartar princess who
makes the seat Of the throne Of Morocco
so hot that nobody is willing to he Sultan
and sit on II. The first Sultan disappears.
naming the first shipwrecked mariner
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aDreams of You.D

In response 10 the many requests. Nil
ton and Sargent Aborn have arranged for
another Interpolation Of Dreams Of You. %
the popular waltz ballad written by Rob
ert Harold Nay, OF Washington. Mr..
Forrest HUI, the popular barytone Of the
company. who is responsible for the in
PRODUCTION OF the song. VIII render It at
each performance Of 'Florodora" this
week
Mr.. May feels sincerely. compllnented
by the reception given his first serious
composition in the field OF popular songs.
The young composer Is now in New York
arranging for the Introduction Of several
later compositions in the new musical
shows for the coming season. There Is
little doubt but that Dreams OF You
will be heard on some welI-known Broad
way stage before the new theatrical sea-
son Is well under way. The song Is OF
original composition. and has a most
tuneful swing and genuinely whistIeable
qualities. Mr. HuI viii use Dreams of
You" as a permanent solo feature when
he again re-enters the cast OF The
Alaskan" A striking likeness OF Mr..
Hun appears on the front cover Of eech
copy.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
Luna Park.

A strong list OF attractions has been ar
ranged for Luna Park this week. Com
mencing with the popular and enjoyable
band concerts by the American Regi-
mental Band this afternoon and tonight
there viii be another innovation consist
ing OF a refined entertainment Of motion
pictures and illustrated songs in the
Airdome tonight. A big outdoor attrac-
ton has been engaged for this week
which can be witnessed by all patrons
Of the park. This IS a sensational feat
by Toku Kishi, Jap. who makes a thrill
ing slide for life down a wire stretched
from height 20 the ground and accom-
plished in an upright position This will
be seen every night at 10 o'clock and in
the afternoon at 5, as the park wiz be
the scene Of fve big day excursions this
week. The bill for the continuous vaude-
vile promises 10 be unusually interest
ing, the acts including an exhibition OF
equiibrism by the sensational Jap. TOkg
Kishi: the Angel Sisters. those dainty ca
diets; John /. Reh. black-face rnonolo-
gist; Miss La Blanche. picture songstress.
and motion pictures. A trip TO the
Moon, a novel ride in an airship in a
voyage 20 Mother Luna, depicted by a
mysufying Illusion, Is being enthusiast
caily patTOnized. The Midway affords
several new attractions. including the
Wizards Cave a COney Island mystery
On Friday night the management will
oder another handsome prize tc the best
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

seaSons- Previous engagements included
two seasons with Miss Maude Adams. a
season with Miss Viola Allen, and two
seasons with James A. Herne in Sag
HarOor."
Harry MacFayden. who has just closed
with Fitch's Girls" company, has play
ed prominent roles with Kelsey and Shan
non, Eleanor Robson, in ''Salomy Jane. %
and De Wolf Hopper.
LauI cite Taylor. who was seen here
last December in the romantic drama.
Yosemite" has since been leading wom-
an with George Faweett in The Great
John Canton which closed It's long New
York run last week.
Elsie Esmond. the ingenue OF the com
pany. has been with Robert ManteH.
Dig6y Bell, PLAYED Eunlce IN QUO
Vadisg" and Bonita IN Arizona
Virginia Pearson has been q member OF
the Cohan & Harris. Henry W. Savage
and William A. Brady forces; has been
seen here IN Arizona" and Under
Southern Skies" and was last season a
member Of a Philadelphia stock company.
Marian Ballou, who created the fem
mine role in The Narrow Path" at the
Hackett Theater. New York, recently
has supported Ethel Barrymore, Henri
eta Crosman. Mary Mannering, and
Thomas Ross.
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Frftrt Won Rnsinr

Versatility e the most marked accom-
pllshment OF FRITZ Won Busing. OF the
Ahorn Opera Company. for IN a few short
years she has met with marked success
in wide variety OF assignments, rang
ing from boy parts and soubrette roles in
musical comedy and comic opera to heavy
contralto and mezzo-soprano roles n
grand and standard operas. Miss Won
Busing studied under Garcia and Anna
Lanbow in Germany, where she after
ward appeared IN concert and grand opera
with most gratifying results. Returning
20 America, she sang the contralto roles
for some time with the Castle Square
Opera Company, and afterward appeared
IN the casts OF a number OF notable mu-
sical productiOrs. She created the con-
tralto part IN Paderewslfs opera.
'Manru," in its first American presenta-
tion and with the Abcrn English Grand
Opera Company in New York last winter
originated the role OF Nicklausse in "Ffofr-
mann's Love Tales" Miss Won Bussng
has al the requisites that bring success
in her caIling-a rich and powerful voice
OF wide range and uniform quality, youth.
beauty, grace, and that vaguely described
but invaluable something. called ''perso-
nal magnetism"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

the Messrs Shubert for three years.
having staged several OF their important
productions last season
In addition TO three carloads OF scenery
which the BeIasco Theater Company
brought with them from New York last
week, they also brought four expert
scenic carpenters and two weu-known
scenic artists. as every play win be
mounted as though for a Broadway en-
gagement
With the newly installed electric fans
In operation and the ventllating system
completely changing every inch OF air
IN the auditorium every nine minutes.
the Columbia Theater is one OF the most
comfortable hot weather places IN or
around Washington The fresh air is al
pumped over refrigerating pipes before
entering the house, too.
Miss Laurette Taylor. who Is 70 play
the feminine lead in The Son OF His
Father" at the Belasco this week, was
seen az that house last winter IN the
romantic drama Yosemite She has
since been playing on Broadway as lead
ing woman for George Fawcett in The
Great John DantOn.' which closed its
New York run last week
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NatiOnaI-AbOrn Opera Company, in
"FIorOdOrH."

The famous London and New York
musical comedy success "FIorodora- g"
which had one Of the longest runs at the
New York Casino and the New York
Theater ever recorded in New York. and
which drew eight large audiences when
presented for week by the Aborn
Comic Opera Company at the New Ma
tionaI Theater last summer. viii again
be revived by that popular organization
as its eighth weekly bill, starting Monday
night This excellent work by owen Hall
hbrettist, and Leslie Stuart. composer
had a remarkably long vogue all over
American at advanced box Office rates.
and II was introduced TO the summer
scale Of prices for the first time by the
Aoorn management Philip H. Ryley.
who proved to be the star OF last sum
mer's cast in this Offering. will again
have his enjoyable Characterization Of
Tweedlepunch, IN which he stands pra-
eminent among all the comedians who
have played this part in Europe or
America Others who VIII Nave the
same parts they portrayed with suc-
cess under the Fisher & Rylev man
agement IN former years. are HaIlen
Mostyn, the noted character actor
and comedian. who found one NJ
his best opportunities as Gilfain in
''florodora;' Gertrude AIillington. who
not only won general and hearty an
proval as Lady Holyrood in this piece
but who has since won laureIs In support
OF Jefferson d'Angelis. In ''Fantana.T and
Lulu Chaser, in Mile. Mischief" Mace
BonvNle. who will again stage ''Floro-
dora, as he did last year at the Ma
tional having been stage manager with
It under the Fisher & Ryley regime. and
who Will also assume his original part OF
Leandro. Willard Curtis. the popular
young light comedian. who was a later
addition 10 the cast Of this piece on tour.
has also been specially engaged for his
former part Of Capt. Donegal. OF the
Aborn galaxy Of favOrites who remain
permanently at the National or nearly
so. FRITZ Won Buslng. Blanche Morrison.
and Forrest HUI Will all be advan-
tageously place In the 'Florodora" cast
Miss Won Busing as Dolores. Miss Morri-
son as Angela Gilfain, and Mr.. Hun as
Frank Abercoed
The score, by Leslie Stuart, Is that
clever composers masterpiece. and has
placed his name high among writer's OF
light music, with its many beautiful and
striking gems of popular composition. like
Tell Ne, Pretty Maiden" The Shade Of
the Palm" The Silver Star OF Love"
'The Queen Of the Philippine Islands. "
"A Military Man, Tact" I've an Ink
ling, The Fellow Who Might" "Phre-
nology." "Galloping." Somebody" and
Dreams Of You" to be repeated by For
rest Hun at the request Of many pat
rons. The iast-named song is by Robert
Harold May. Of Washington
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
Lvceum stock Comnnnv-

Starting with a matinee Monday. the
popular stock company at the Lyceum
viii start on the fifth week OF its en-
gagement with bright. new. and up-to-
date show. The company has made many
friends during its run here. and, as the
Lyceum patrons are supporting it with
3 large attendance, It looks as II their
stay would be q long one.
The latest song hits from the summer
shows IN New York. with light. airy
burlesque and a bevy Of beautiful girls
dressed IN raiment that was made for the
summer, and with the company OF CO.
medians and dancers, should prove a
pleasing entertainment.
The management has installed q large
number Of electric fans and air-coollng
devices. which make the temperature Of
the house several degrees cooler than out
side
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
BelascO-"The SON of Hi. Father.,'

heiasco-"Ihe Son of His Father.o
Tomorrow night marks the opening OF
the supplementary season at the Belasco
Theater. and introduces the Belasco The
ater Company In new four-act modern
drama entitled '"The Son OF His Father" :"
AS has been announced. this organiza-
ton is not the customary stock company,
but a producing company engaged for
the purpose Of trying out new plays
Tor the Messrs. Shubert. Unaided by
former productions and the interpreta-
ton Of roles created by others, an ordi-
nary company would be facing an almost
impossible task in adequately creating a
succession Of absolutely new roles every
week. With this factor in mind, the shu-
berts had no choice but TO engage a
company Of players whose training and
tried experience IN general dramatic
work. ana particularly in original pro-
ductions, made them competent 70 create
original characterizations in a manner
satisfactory 10 playwrights, critics. and
10 the public. who are 10 be Judges Of
the possibilities OF these new plays With
the BelascO Theater Company the Messrs.
DN-+ShN AANg nave SuCn q group
OF players-actors to whom successfully
creating new roles has been part OF
their professional careers In short, II Is
Just the company discriminating man
ager would select for the critical iude-
ment OF an original Broadway produc-
ton The company includes H A. Van
Buren. Edward Emory, George Howell.
Frederick Burton. Willis Martin. Charles
d. Pitt, William RosseR Ogden Stevens
Paul Taylor, John Emerson. Beatrice
Morgan. Laurette Taylor. virginia Pear
soE, Elsie Esmond. Marian Balou.
Agnes Marc, Ida Goldsmith. Caroline
Locke. Fola La Toilette. Alice Fremyear.
and Miss Adams. The plays will be pro-
duced under the direction Of E. F. Bost-
wick, for three years assistant general
stage director for the Messrs Shubert A
unique feature Of these new productions
VIII be that there will be no advance
announcement Of the names Of the play
wrishts-it being the desire Of the man
agement that the plays be judged solely
on their merits, irrespective OF any bias
as 70 authorship.
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~ 1AuRETTETAYLoR.
A.hNANBUREN.

that comes along as his successor, and
Muley Hasan happens 10 appear Just IN
time 10 be proclaimed the new Sultan. II
Is his trials and tribulations at the hands
OF the blOOd-thirsty and dlctatorial Al
paca that furnish the laughable entangle-
ments and strong comedy elements Of the
opera The music is by Adam Itzel, Jr..
and among its numbers are many that
are remembered as among the most popu-
lar hits IN comic opera composition. such
as i Want Situation" Nothing Is Like
il Used to Be- the Song Of All Nations,
Sultan, Cease Thy Slumbers, "Oh,
What a Difference IN the Morning" and
many others. This was the famous comic
opera success that brought fame and for
tune 70 Digby Bell. and served as his
starring vehicle for a season in New York
City, and for three years on tours of
America.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
COIumbia-ssThe Y

COlumbia-"The Man on the Box
Another treat is in store for the patrons
Of the Columbia Theater during the com
ing week when The Man on the Box"
VIII be the attraction.
In the part Of Lieut. Robert Worburton.
the part made famous by Henry <. Dix
ey. Orme Caldara will have a character
even stronger and more interesting than
any IN which he has previously been seen.
In physique in Intellectual grasp. and In
the reading Of the beautiful lines Mr..
Caldara Will court comparison with the
work Of his predecessor. Equal emphs-
Sis may be laid upon the work that may
be expected OF Miss Dean in the role OF
klzapetn Annesley. a part originally
played by Carlotta Nelson in the New
York run al the Madison Square Theater.
where IL played to capacity houses for
over year.
The Man on the Box" Is the Joint
work Of Harold McGrath and Grace Iiv-
ingston Furniss. and is rated as one OF
the most delightful comedies OF the. mod
ern school. Each Of the three acts is a
gem In itself. and In keeping with the
excellence Of the composition stage set
ungs are being prepared that will set a
new standard for stock organizations.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
Norn Raxes Go.nE 20 Pari..

Nora Bayes may sing IN Paris in the
fall Il B. Marineh. an impresario OF
the French capital, cabled that he would
Ike 70 avail himself OF Miss Bayes'
services F. Ziegfeld. jr.. who for the
present controls the destinies OF Ia Bayes
cabled IN jest that 5000 francs a month
would be about the proper figure. To his
surprise the ofIer was accepted. and with
the acceptance came contracts for sigma
ftr~o
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

best suggestion a box VIII be given for
any night Of the following week. These
suggestions must be sent in by Friday.
June % The play IS a modern one in
four acts, the action taking place in New
York and Paris. IN this play viii be seen
Miss Beatrice Morgan. one Of the com
panys distinguished leading women. who
viii make her first appearance next week.
The play requiring two strong leading
women. Miss Laurette Taylor viii also
appear, and others in the cast include II.
A. Van Buren, George Howell, Charles
d. Pitt. Edward Emory. Virginia Pear
son. Elsie EsmOnd. Caroline Locke, Ma
rian Ballou, and Paul Taylor
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
Actors Going to Europe.

All roads lead to Europe nowaday1
Every vessel that leaves New York fos
the other side OF the Atlantic carries is
quota or theatrical people, either OF for
a short holiday or to fll an engs cement
abroad where the season is ~ its height.
There IS no dearth Of stage news from
the other side of the big pond. where
most OF the managers, too. are gathering
and planning for the coming campaign.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
persian Princess Coming

a Persian Princess" which IS now
running ar the Queens Theater, London.
IS to be produced IN America by the Shu-
berts early next season. Arrangenents
were made through Sanger & Jordan.
The play is musical and in two acts.
lyrics by Percy Green5ank, music by
Sidney Jones, additional musical numbers
by Marie Horne. The cast OF the Aneri-
can production Is not yet anncunced.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
King Hears EtbeI Levv

A redhot cable from Paris makes claim
to the fact that a no less august per-
sonage than Edward VII Of England at
tended a performance OF The Revue" and
heard Ethel Levy sing Waltz Ne Around
Again. Willie" We fear that Ethel has
slipped something over 10 the manager
OF the Olympia Theater in the French
capital, or else it takes some time FOR
American song hits to reach the other
side.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20
COIumbla-aTn the Rt.hop,s Carriare.v


Claiming Pollocks dramatization Of
the delightful novel, In the Bishops Car
riage.' win be the offering at the Co
lumbia Theater for the week beginning
Monday, June IS. The piece. which Is one
of the sprightliest Of comedy dramas, wiz
be received with special approval by q
Washington audience because Of the
Washington favorites identified with its
original production. Julia Dean, the
popular leading woman Of the Columbia
Players. in appearing IN the leading role.
win but repeat the success she attained
In the original production. It may be
worthy Of mention that Mr. Pollock has
frequently asserted that Miss Deans in
depreciation OF the role exceIled that OF
any other artist who essayed II, and that
from his point of view her work was
ideal Orme Caldara has also appeared
in the part which he viii play in IN
the Bishops Carriage" and may be ex-
pected to give a more finished perform
anoe of the part than any IN which he
has heretofore appeared with the local
company. Special scenery VIII be pro-
vided and the production viii in every
respect be up 70 the standard that was
set and has been maintained by the Co
lunnbia company.
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broadway Season Extended.

The present spring has been a boon 70
the theaters IN New York. and On account
OF the delayed hOt weather many houses
along Broadway prolonged their seasons
away past the regular closing tine. This
month. however. VIII see many doors
closed and by July only the midsummer
shows viii be In fun swing. And then.
onlyfa Few weeks more. and the posters
wiz be going Up again FOR the new
season.
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The BeIasco

At the Belasco next week the Belasco
Theater Company win appear In a new
play. the title OF which has not yet been
decided upon. As an aid TO the manage
menL patrons Of the theater next week
will be requested 10 Ill IN a coupon sug-
gesting an appropriate title, and for the
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

The Aborns have announced The YAM
kee Consul TO follow Tar and Tartar
in their repertoire at the New National
Theater.
The Press Club is anticipating another
visit from the Columbia Players in the
near future. when an original sketch BY
Everett Butterheld vii. be presented.
Mr.. W H. Rapiey.. manager OF the
New National Theater. spent the week
end IN New York City. arranging for
some important bookings for next sea
son.
William H Fowler. OF the National
Theater's executive staff. left Washing
ton last Friday With the local baseball
club. OF which he is the business manager
on tour.
Orme Caldara is developing into an
automobile enthusiast He IS negotiat-
, ing for a machine. and VIII shortly be
one Of the notable figures upon the high
ways OF the city.
Miss Grace Waldo. the "tiniest girl" OF
the Aborn chorus. VIII have an important
roll IN 'FIorodora.' appearing as Valleda.
maid 70 Lady Holyrood. Miss Waldo Is
barely I'VE feet IN height
To relieve the strain IN creating original
roles each week the Belasco Theater Com
pany includes five recognized leading men
and I'VE leading women. the organization
numbering twenty-four players.
Frederick A. Thomson. stage director
Of the Columbia forces. viii probably be
| seen in one Of the characters made IA
nous by Sol Smith Resell before the
present season is brought 20 an end.
Mr. Milton AbOrn came 20 WASHINGTON
yesterday and witnessed the presentation
OF 1T Happened fl Nordland" at the
New National He viii remain in the
city until Tuesday morning or the present
week.
There viii be a special holiday matinee
al the New National Theater on July 8
in celebration OF Independence Day. This
VIII be in addition 10 the regular after
noon performance Of "Wednesday and
/ Saturday.
Robert Harold Mays popular waltz
song. Dreams OF You" VIII be sung by
I Forrest Hun IN "Florodora-" Mr.. Hun
is repeating the song by special request.
II was hrst introduced in a Chinese
/ Honeymoon"
Miss Lenna Duer is receiving the com
/ pliments OF her friends for her work
as the general OF the Nordland army IN
| 1t Happened In Eordland." Miss Duer
/ replaced another girl who refused 70 ap-
/ pear IN tights
/ z. F. Bostwick. who is the stage dlrec-
/ tor for the Belasco Theater Company. has
been assistant general stage director for
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

One OF the most popular dancers n
The Beauty Spot is Edith Warren. who
may truly claim 70 be one OF ''The War
rens OF Virginia" as she was born and
reared at Smokers Gap. Va. On the old
farm now in the possession of the Hon.
James Cecil Enoc.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

Mr.. ". H. Rapiey., manager OF the
New National Theater. spent the week
end IN New York City. arranging for
some important bookings for next sea
son
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

Frederick A. Thomson. stage director
Of the Columbia forces. viii probably be
seen in one OF the characters made IA
nous by Sol Smith Rrssen before the
present season is brought 20 an end.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

William H. Fowler. OF the National
Theater's executive staff. left Washing
ton last Friday with the local baseball
club. OF which he is the business manager
on tour