The Washington times., 1909-12-21
MAN FROM MOON"
VISITS THE EARTH
BelaSco Audience Delighted
With Entertainment Pro-
vided for Him.
DANCE OF MONTHS
SCORES BIG HIT
Classic and Popular Numbers
Blended to Satisfaction of Dis
tinguished Patrons.
By J. R. HILDERBRAND.

this sphere he can not ask for a mora
distinguished delegation 10 welcome hin,
than that gathered at the Belasco last
evening to witness the stage presenta-
uon Of that event as conceived tv Mrs.
A c Barney
Nhen ne does arrive II is 10 be boped
mat ne viii be more appreciatiye than
Hls Iorerunner. For The Man in tho
MOON" came last night to a particularl,,
charming tavern in Seville. Spain. WHORE
me settings were lavish and artistic
ana the persons gathered there Der-
FORMED highly entertaining stunts, for
MS benefit. That did not wholly suit
MS taste So he was taken to a dell
IN the shadow OF Parnassus. which il
IS given few native mortals 20 see. and
there his entertainment was wholly
classical and digni1ed Everyone was
immensely amused. but this Man OF the
Moon seemed more ~ at case than ever
and II was necessary to take him bacl,
10 his personally conducted satellite.
All In all. the conduct OF the visitor.
IN view OF the reception accorded him,
was decidedly "cheesy."
No one in the audience concurred with
the disgruntled monarch. No one want
cd - go to the moon or 20 home until
IL was over. Persons of note. a bit
bored perhaps by the usual thing I'm
theatrical entertainment, gathered In the
hope that Mrs. Barney might provide
something novel and her effort was so
successful that they showed at times
all the enthusiasm Of a popular priced
audience.
Monarch Disgruntled
If the monarch had been accustom-
ed to good society and the accepted
thing de luxe I'm entertainment he
could hardly have helped stoppinR
over day or So Though the time
was limited ancient and modern
amusements were provided. and
neither suffered by the iuxtaposition.
II he did not wholly appreciate the
classical marches and ceremonials.
though every one else did, there
wasn't any reason why Mr.. O'Con-
nor's My Cousin Caruso" shouldn't
nave given him few happy moments
Mr.. Scantling and a group Of charm
Ing young women even exploited the
kindergarten amusement of blowing
bubbles for his entertainment. and
that did not make him feel at home.
IT isn't good form 10 critlcIse so
noteworthy a guest, and as his com
Ing was responsible for an unusual
entertainment we will let fl pass.
The opportunity OF watching grown
persons and tots dance primitive
"tom-toms.' classical measures. and
the ultrG- modern fire dance is not
often afforded within one evenings
program.
Opening Number Scores.
Though the curtain was a bit late
there was compensation for that since
one OF the most pleasing bits OF the
program was al the beginning. That
DIT was the Dance OF the Months"
No more delightful Interpretation Of
music has been seen in Washington
Tor some time save La Loie Fuucrrs
professional muses. Miss Moves
danced through stormy March with
the suggestion OF ,vildnesS. storm. and
turbulence that the month corvp,s
Nine. Geraldine portrayed ApriI
frightened and chilled. until. al her
occkoning. May hurrys forth I'm time
20 save dying flowers. tn tho words
OF the program, Summer awakcs-
iaughing' the lazy aum or July bees
IN the air. and # Rivcs away To the
vigorous call OF the autumn hunting
norm, and Diana comes 10 tho chase
ond the autumn leaves dance about
In sweeping brcezes. Then Greens ia
the chill OF winter"
The number was artistic i'm concep-
ton. and well done
When the story begins this pettIaut
person Of the moon rs being bored nv
the worship he receives from his sub
Jects there. Tn "a pretty pantomiu1e
number Mrs. Wheeler as picrrcfte hogs
the moonbeam TO bring some earth n.,-
pie 20 visit the moon. They come. fresh
from bal mssqu-. and Picrrot decides
70 follow them 90 Csrtn CoiumbinA Id
Harlequin. the Disguise Of the Misses
Wheeler, pleased him Immensely. which
was the one point on which he and the
audience agreed.
In quaint tavern. Of Lilies Pastor
Seville, Spain. Pierot gains his first
impressions Of Mother Earth There
Spanish women DO a graceful dance
wholly IN keeping with Spanish tradI-
lions. TO welcome him lie witncg-re
Ia Rosita fMme. Geraldine barter the
Dance % Jealousy for a bun fighters
cloak and sees Mss Mary McCane
dance Carmen.
Worshiped Again.
Just why anyone should wish 10
escape so early iu the evening IS not
clear. but the man IN the moon did and
he found his way to- a grove sacred to
the Man was impressed by the bcJu,v
OF the surroundings. The general belief
was that ne did not deserve 10 have
priestess declare him lost god and
Join with other priestesses IN worship
Ing him There were shepherdessos.
too. and nympHs
When Pierrot decides % return 90 .he
moon. FOR tho very poor reason that he
cannot be one Of the people Of this
world. but must always be above them
tho program SAYS ''all ends I'm pleasure
and content" and a. speaks truly.
The net profits Of the entertainment.
which was for The benefit OF the Neigh
borhood House will not be known FOR
several DAYS as the returns for tickets
have not an been received
Miss Hawkes. Class.
a distinct hit waa scored by Miss
Hawkes. dancing class which Included
Miss Sanders, Miss Minnie Saxton. Mis-
Sands. Miss Bradheld Mrs. Voorhis,
Miss Jsnin. Miss Halford, Miss South
eTlsnd, Miss ". Skinner. Miss H.
Noycs. Miss s. Burl,liu. Miss j. Brooks.
Miss At. scott. Miss A. DrisooI. Miss IT.