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The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
"THE SINS OF SOCIETY"
Big MeIOdrama to BE Feature of
Approaching Season.

approaching oeuH0ms
A glance at the offerings FOR the coming
theatrical season viii demonstrate that
one OF the most striking productions ever
outlined in this country will be Brooks
& Dingwalrs presentation OF the great
Drury Lane drama, THE Sins OF Society. 9"
which is announced to open at the New
York Theater August 81
The advance announcements from many
quarters reveal return 10 the more
solid forms OF stage entertainment and at
the forefront Of this cycle IS the stirring
story OF contemporary life in the London
smart set" II had a record run IN
London and was revived with even great
er eclat. After securing the American
rights, Messrs. Brooks < Dingwau pro-
duced the story In Chicago. where Il re-
NAMED for three months and demon
strated that IL was a bigger go than in
England. II was taken off in the summer
in order 70 permit the producers full op-
portunity TO get everything in splendid
shape for the new York run.
Drury Lane melodrama has long been
regarded as an institution upon the Eng
lish stage. and The Sins Of Society" was
the greatest thing OF its kind ever done
at that famous playhouse Its American
premiere IS unique in that the original
has been surpassed. and In the way
elaborate effects and beautiful scenery
IL is the most stupendous undertaking
ever presented on an American stage.
The production Is divided into fourteen
scenes. and each would require a chapter
Of descriptive were 1t worked out in
novel form 10 illuminate a novel of the
same purpose. Singularly enough the
story is so concisely told that aside from
this elaborateness Of production It could
be given in a quieter atmosphere and with
nothing more impressive than the usual
scenery OF the contemporary drawing
room drama.
The dramatic action deals with the
foibles of the so-called smart set" of
English society and depicts the evils Of
gambling at bridge. which is the surest
indication Of the timeliness of the subject
and the possibilities that II unfolds.
Altogether, THE Sins OF Society" will
be the impressive departure OF the season.
and It is not likely that anything as com
prehensive in plot and elaboration will
be brought forth in a long time
An idea OF the extent OF the production
is CLEANED in the announcement that the
stage OF the New York Theater had TO
be completely remodeled to make il pos
slble TO tell the story in the big manner
that it is to be given. A thirty-foot ex-
cavation was made for the shipwreck
scene and three immense steel bridges
put in 70 span the space. The floor is
laid over these In sections that can be
moved in moment to meet the require
ments Of the production
An exceptionally strong company has
been engaged TO portray the various char
acters Of the piece and everything done
to assure theater-goers a smooth and
thoroughly comprehensive presentation
OF this stirring story in every essential
detail.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
LOCAL STAGE NOTES.

Fred G. Berger, manager OF the Column
bia Theater, has Joined his son at Utica,
n. Y. and is now automobiling in New
York State.
Harry All, brother Of George All. the
animal impersonator, IS doing the pep
permlnt boy in Top O. the World at
Chase's next week.
The Helm children have become stars
Of the first rank in vaudeville the young
sters having had many offers for musical
comedy and extravaganza.
Almost without exception, the members
OF the Columbia Players have headed for
New York, and by this evening the last
Of them will have departed.
Leo Donnelly was a soldier in Uncle
Sans service during the Spanish-Amer-
lean war and afterward he became a
monologist playing next week at Chase's.
Fred Niblo the chief OF the White
Rats. has returned from Europe so over
laden with material for interesting travel
talks that he does not know where 10
begin. His season opens early in Oc-
tober.
The ride on the runaway train, which
proved so sensational a feature OF the
Lyman II. Howe New York Hippodrome
travel festival at the Columbia Theater
a fortnight ago, will be repeated tonight
as an additional number on q programme
otherwise entirely new.
Among the song gems which Al H. VII
son VIII introduce to a Washington au-
dience for the first time in his new play.
Metz in Ireland" on the occasion of his
forthcoming engagement at the Columbia
Theater Will be Love Thoughts" "Erin's
Isle The Banshee." THE Nightingale
Song" and Little Jimmy Murphy"
A former Washington girl who has
made decided success in a professional
career is Miss Eva whitford. After sew
eral months study with Mrs. Suzanne
Oldberg she has had five seasons OF hard
work IN musical comedy and drama, and
she is 10 take a well deserved rest. hav-
ing been placed in charge OF the entire
musical department OF the Baylor Female
College, al Benton. Tex
1t is said that Miss whltford. aside
from possessing a voice OF rare quality,
shows much hlstrionic ability. and on her
return from Texas next season will be
featured in one Of Belasco's New York
productions.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
NEW NATIONAL REDECoRATED.
Old Rose the Prevailing Tone In the
New Color scheme.

Decorators are Just giving the finishing
touches 10 the New National. preparatory
to the opening Of the playhouse for the
season the latter part OF next month
Old rose Is the prevailing tone. the greater
part OF the walls being tinted that color.
which was chosen as being especially
suitable TO set or elaborate toilets. be-
sides giving a pleasant reflection, sure to
be becoming. The lower part Of the
walls is finished in a heavy marblelzed
green.
Heavy cork linoleum will replace car
pets IN the foyer and aisles. This will
deaden the sound Of footsteps. but more
Important than that II will help greatly
in the perfect sanitation. which Is Mr.
Rapley's air. since II can be thoroughly
cleansed after each performance. A vac
uum cleaning plant has also been in
stalled. and this viii insure absolute free
dom from dust.
The plumbing has all been overhauled
and the improvements begun last spring
have been completed. Back OF the stage
the electrical equipment has been brought
right up 70 date. so much work having
been done that the lighting capacity OF
the stage has been doubled.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

winters period of dramatic activity. OF
course there will be the usual compile
ment Of plays OF the hour" sensuous
problem plays, and bizarre musical
shows. but the failure OF a good many OF
like quality last year. and the success
accruing 70 cases Ike Sothern in roper
toire, The Servant In the House" and
The Witching Hour" makes It appear
likely such viii be the case this season.
especially in view Of the writing Of critics
in the periodicals and the talk Of the
people in their homes Even in musical
plays the tendency seems higher. both IN
regard 10 the character Of the vehicle and
the caiiber OF the music. in the first
mentioned matter the taste seeming to
veer backward toward real comic opera.
and in the latter a disposition is dis
cernible toward real music Of originality
and sentiment and away from clap-trap
and rehash. II there is a failure Of re-
allzation 70 the above repeatedly ex-
pressed expectations. we will at least
have the satisfaction Of knowing that all
our hopes and feeble efforts were In that
direction anyway.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Chase's-PoIite Vaudeville.

Chase's next week. in which Labor Day
Is observed, VIII offer a holiday bill OF
pleasurable proportions, among its fea-
lures being Top O. the World" the great
spectacular musical and dancing hit
with its collie ballet and the portrayal
OF Kris Kringle's Dreams" Included. I'm
the latter OF which are presented the
Doll Princess. the Polar Bear. Jack-in-the-
Box, the Peppermint Boy. and other
fanciiul characters. The added attrac-
lions viii be Slivers. the world-famous
clown Of the London and New York hip
podromes. The third exceptional presen-
tation viii be that OF Claude and Fannie
Usher In "Fagins Decision" which is
credited with having won much success.
The Helm Juveniles Will be a number
exercising potent drawing power. as
those clever youngsters are believed 10
be unequaled here Leo Donnelly. the
Jocular comedian. will be on the list.
Mr.. Quick, the lightning sketch artist.
VIII oher fresh fun material Van Cleve.
Denton and Peter" in And Her Name
Was Maud have a comic sketch. IL Is
said, and the motion pictures will show
Scenes in Edinburgh and Glasgow"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Richard lie Ganienne's aOre.te..y


So many misstatements have been made
regarding Richard lie Ganienne's adapta-
tion Of "Orestes" that the plain truth in
the matter viii be OF interest Mr.. lie
Gallienne is making this adaptation for
the use OF William Faversharn and Wal
ter Demrosch and his symphony orches-
ira. Ii has been said that Mr.. lie Cal
lienne was making an adaptation of the
famous tragedy of 'Euripides." while
one writer has stated that he had based
his play on the work Of Aeschylus.
Neither OF these statements is correct.
In point OF fact. the lie Gailienne Ores
tes' is an original play. The old Greek
story Of Orestes and Electra (Agamem-
non. Clytemnestra, &c) was. Of course.
treated in various ways by three Greek
dramatists - Aeschylus, Sophocles, and
Euripides; but the version OF the story
which Mr.. lie Gallienne has followed is
by Aeschylus who wrote three plays on
three sections Of the story. 'Agamem-
non. The Libation-POurers," and The
Furies." lie Gallienne's play continues
the action Of the first two. ending with
Orestes' murder Of his mother, Clytem-
nestra, and his pursuit by the Furies.
The French poet, LecOnte de Lisle, wrote
a version of the story. similarly follow
ing Aeschylus. emitting his play Les
Erinnyes" C'The FluIes). and to this
Massenet wrote his music. The Leconte
de Lisle play was not found suitable for
adaptation in English, so Mr. Faver-
sham called upon Mr. lie Gallienne 10
make an entirely new play. adapting it
TO the Massenet music, This French
play. with the Massenet music has been
a great success in France. II Is revived
each year at the Comedie Francaise. Mr.
Faversham and Mr. Damrosch will pro-
duce the lie Gallienne ''Orestes" during
the run OF Mr.. Faversham in Stephen
Phillips 'Herod' In New York. The lie
Gallienne "Orestes" will he published In
bnok form by Mitchell Kennerley.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

Mrs. Leslie Carter has put her new play
by Edward Peple. ''vasta Herne," into
rehearsal. She viii open her third sea-
son under her own management in St
Paul. Mimi, at the Metropolitan Opera
House September Is. In the company
supporting Mrs. Leslie Carter in her
new play. ''Vasta Herne," there will be
such well known players as E. J. Rat
cliffe Alice Parks Butler, Florence Ma
lone, Lowell Sherman, and Frank Nc
Cormack. A number of additional play
ers will be carried on tour for the pres
entation OF "Kassa," Camille" and
Macbeth" which are to be included In
Mrs. Carter's repertoire.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Sam Bernnrd I'm .erhe wi,nrn-, ;,

The Shuberts have selected "The wiz
ard as the title Of the new musical pro-
duction in which Sam Bernard is to star
under their direction this season The
book Of the piece is by Hartley Manners,
author OF The Great John Ganton;" the
lyrics are by Robert B. Smith. and the
music by Julian Edwards.
Preliminary rehearsals for "The Wiz
ard" have been called. and the produc-
ton, which will be one OF the most elab-
crate offered by the Shuberts. will have
an early autumn opening. Barnard in
The Wizard" is slated for an indefinite
engagement In one OF the Shubert Broad
way theaters, New York.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Mirht Have Retired

on the fortune that Mrs. Leslie Car
ter spent in the lavish production OF tho
poetic drama, ''Kassa," by John Luther
Long. she might easily have retired in
comfort from the stage. Few theatrical
offerings OF recent years have been so
pretentious or cost 50 much money But
would do It again tomorrow" Mrs.
Carter says, realizing that in 'Kassa"
she has a part that gives her the best
acting opportunity OF her career AS a
matter OF fact the production cost her
$4,000
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

The saying OF the late Maurice Barry
more in regard 10 the two Drews-John
and Sidney-will have to be changed IN
view OF the favorable impression made
by Billy at DalS Theater. the new
three-act farce in which Mr.. Sidney Drew
IS starring himself. Barrymore, on one
occasion, said: THE difference between
John and Sidney is that John drew while
Sidney didn't"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

With only one more month Of its season
remaining, Manager I. d. Shaw. Of Glen
Echo Park. is putting forth every effort
10 make II banner one. Notable at
fractions that have never been seen at
parks IN this section Of the country are
booked for presentation. The park viii
remain open until at least September 2s.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

Frederic Paulding has been engaged by
Lew Fields for a principal role in sup
port OF Blanche Ring. in "The Yankee
Girl" Halliday and Curley have also
been added To Miss Rings company. and
will impersonate characters slightly SINH
lar 70 those in which they have been
headlining in vaudeville, in The Battle
Of Too Soon"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

AL II, Wilson. the ambassador Of Ger
man dialect is underlined for an early
appearance at the Columbia Theater with
his new play, Metz in Ireland" The
trick Of pleasing the public, that others
have slaved for and failed. Wilson has
mastered. He sings delightfully."- and
plays romantic characters with great
heart interest, but above all he makes
people laugh. II can be truthfully said
that in song, romance, and merrymaking
lies Wilson's ability. year after year. 10
add new recruits 10 his already large
clientele OF admirers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
The Acudemy-Barney Gilmore.

When Barney Gilmore and his new
play, Dublin Dan, the Irish Detective. "
puts in an appearance at the Academy.
week OF Monday, September 6. local the
ater-goeTs Will be given an opportunity
TO see the latest work in dramas of this
class. The chief character, as taken by
Mr.. Gilmore himself. is borne out IN the
title. and 20 this is added the information
that love and intrigue are carefully in
terwoven in such a manner as 70 make a
tale OF absorbing interest from first 10
last. The scenes of the new play are
located in and about New York City. and
the production that has been furnished
is one that is adequate in every way.
Mr.. Gilmore has written the play him
self. and II has been staged and pro-
duced under his personal supervision
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

Harlan. Ella Hugh Wood Cyril Chad
wick. Ann Murdock. and CordeHa Mac
Donald.
''The Noble Spaniard" will be produced
in Boston. on September G. at the Hollis
Street Theater.
Grant Mitchell. who last season played
la prominent part in support Of Robert
Edeson, and who viii be seen this year IN
Ar American Widow" was born in Col
umbus. Ohio. June Il. 1874 and made his
debut on the stage in Richard Mansheld's
production OF Julius Caesar. at the
Herald Square Theater. New York
In 'Vas "a Herne." Mrs. Leslie Carter's
new Offering for this season. she Will be
seen for the first time in many years IN
strictly modern costume OF the oppor-
tunity thus offered Mrs. Carter has taken
the fullest advantage, and the gowns
which she viii wear IN the four acts OF
the Edward Peple play are certain to
create something Of a sensation among
the feminine portion OF her audiences
throughout the country.
William Faversham has purchased the
rights Of the new play that Stephen
Phillips. the English poet and author OF
"Herod." has about completed. The
theme OF the latest Phillips drama has
not ueen made known. but it is under
stood that the story has been laid IN
modern times. The author OF ''Herod"
and Ulysses" has heretofore confined
his dramatic efforts to ancient times and
to tabled or historic people.
Klaw & Erlanger will send Little
Memo" the biggest and best musical
comedy ever staged. to Syracuse for fair
week. Harry Clay Blaney is cast for the
role OF FLIP. Joseph Cswthorn. Harry
Kelly and Master Gabriel will play the
parts they assumed last season. Only
minor changes have been made in the
cast that made Little Memo" the sensa-
ton Of a season in New York Chicago.
and Boston. A special train Of seventeen
cars is needed to transport the produc-
ton.
Julian Royce. who Is TO be leading man
with Miss Hattie williams in Detective
Sparkes." has probably created more
juvenile roles in London productions OF
Pinero plays than any other living actor.
Abroad this is regarded as a great dis
tinction because the new Sir A. w.
PinerO invariably selects all the casts for
the first performances OF his plays. In
appearance and manner Mr. Royce is
ultra -English-deliberat in speech, care
ful IN utterance. and always accompanied
by the single, stringless monocle that
never falls out, however much the owner
talks or the spectator worries.
William Norris. who forsook Shake
speare for musical comedy-making a
distinct and lasting impression IN Babes
in Toyland'-and who later returned to
the legitimate" has decided TO make
another change OF base. The Shuberts
have offered him the leading role in '"Thc
King OF CadOnia." one Of the latest En-
glish musical pieces. and Mr Norris has
accepted. sam Bernard had first choice
on the comedy. but preferred "rhe Wiz
ard. Later It was reported that Rich
ard Carle would be seen in The King
OF CadUnia," AMI OF course under the
management Of the Shuberts, who con-
troll the rights OF the piece
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Gayety-'eDninty ID

6nyety-"Dntnty Duchess Company
The Dainty Duchess Company" which
comes to the Gayety Theater for the
week beginning tomorrow matinee. should
give an entertainment much above the
ordinary. Every theater-goer Is familiar
with Weber & Rush's famous organiza-
ton, but so completely has the entire af-
fair been rejuvenated that it may not be
recognizable 20 some New faces. new
acts. new costumes. new scenery. and
mechanical effects have been introduced
The programme will open and close with
two entertaining burlesques which are
brimming over It is said. with handsome
girls. laughable eccentricities, and spon-
taneous comedy Among those who figure
prominently in the makeup Of the show
will be Misses Alice Brophy. Ida Brayton.
Fannie Thatcher, and Messrs. Fred J..
Ireland, p. w. Miles, Ed. o. Rocker,
James ]. Lake, George Stevenson, Nelson
and Nelson, and Egamar and Wynn.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Academy-"waated by the Police"

Langdon McCormick's play. entitled
Wanted by the Police is the under
lined attraction at the Academy for the
week Of August 30. II is a play that goes
with a vim and cash which swings the
spectators along in whrls OF excitement
and intense interest. From It's opening TO
the dropping Of the last curtain there are
no moments from which the burning in
terest OF the plot Is absent The second
act shows the great race between two
engines, and the escape OF the pursued
heroine. who IS seen riding on the cow
catcher Of one OF these. In the third act
there Is a decidedly startling climax. when
the hero. I'm order to save his sweetheart
from being caught through the transmits
sion or q telegraphic dispatch, shOrt-cir-
cults a heavily charged wire and blows
out the whole complement Of instru-
ments. making IL thus impossible 10
transmit the message. Harold Vosburgh.
who VIII be remembered as Billy West.
will again be seen in this heroic lead.
surrounded by meritorious cast OF play
ers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
THIS WEEKS PLAYBILLS
chase,.-PoIite vaudeviIIe.

Chase's this week viii offer a polite
vaudeville bill including Cecil Lean and
Florence Holbrook; the Broomstick
Witches. Suzanne Rocamora. Walsh.
Lynch and Company. Charles and Fan
ME Van. Hastings and Wilson. "Don,"
and the motion pictures. showing the
wonderful aerial flights OF the Wright
aeroplane.
Cecil Lean and Florence HolbrOok hold
the American record, for consecutive
musical comedy performances. They
were six years with the La Sale Thea
ter musical stock company and created
the leading roles IN THE Isle of Spice"
Belle of Newport" The Royal Chef"
The Jolly Baron" His Highness the
Bey." The Isle Of Bong Bong THE
Yankee Regent" The Umpire" The
Time. the Place, and the Girl" Honey
moon Trail" and THE Girl at the
Helm Last season they were the hit
in "The Soul Kiss. In vaudeville they
are heralded as the latest fad and their
vogue has grown out Of their unique
chatter" a style Of fun new 20 the
vaudeville stage. Add to this the songs
Miss Holbrook has written. with words
bt MI lean AUl 1Qlln DdNlSs HnQ TOP
It ell with Just As They Are" the
snappy little sketch in which they in
troduce themselves and il is evident that
the bargain" quality Of the feature Is
a potent factor. The added attraction is
the BrOomstick Witches from "The Isle
Of Spice" and this spectacle is heralded
as another big success, with its captivat-
ing girls and interpretations OF musical
comedy novelties. The third important
number viii present Suzanne Rocamora.
charming cautatrlce, whose finely cul-
tivated voice and extensive repertoire Of
selections should find encores a-plenty
here The Walsh. Lynch Company in
"Huckins' Run" viii offer an optimistic
little bucolic farce. In which original
types Of character furnish. II is said, an
ineXhaustible fund Of fun and fr0lic.
Charles and Fannie Van are still another
addition 20 the bin In "A Case of Emer-
gency.' Hastings and Wilson will sup
ply their quota Of novel and amusing
exploits. and Don the abbreviated and
educated pony, VIII make every one
marvel over his comprehension of com
mands and comic tricks The pictures
will be not the least interesting features.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

THE New Century Girls" will be the
attraction at the New Lyceum Theater
this week. No organization presenting
owlesque has made such rapid strides to-
ward the front as has this ever-popular
company as it has always been Up 10 the
standard and presented a diverting enter
.ainment For this season The Ladies'
6uffragist Club" has been selected as the
opening burletta- The musical ensembles
are new and up-to-date. and have been
especially written for the production. The
girls are said to be charming. and can
Fing as well as dance. Among the princi-
pals are Tom Barrett, Charles Saunders.
Jack McCabe. John Early, Abe Goldman.
May Belle. Pearl Late, Della Curley. and
others. The closing burlesque is entitled
Beans" and II is a good, clean-cut
comedy full OF action and musical num-
5ers. Both comedies are from the pen OF
Sam Rice. The vaudeville programme
will introduce Early and Late, Barrett
and Belle, Archer and Crocker, Abe Cold
nan, and James Purvis.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

Grant Mitchell. who last season played
a prominent part in support Of Robert
Edeson, and who viii be seen this year IN
"Ar American Widow" was born in Col
umbus. Ohio. June II. 1874. and made his
debut on the stage in Richard NansheId's
production OF Julius Caesar. at the
Herald Square Theater. New York
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

Harlan. Ella Hugh Wood. Cyril Chad
wick. Ann Murdock. and Cordella Mac
Donald
'The Noble Spaniard" will be produced
in Boston. on September G. at the Hollis
Street Theater.