The Washington herald., 1909-04-18
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

do Not Forget Ne" is the title OF a
waltz song that runs through the entire
Golden Butterfly" production.
Lawrence Crane. the Irish wizard at
Chase's next week. il just over from
the ould sod He's a Dublin boy.
wnfred Clarke. the comedian. IS the
author of the sketch What win Hap
pen Next?" IN which he appears.
Next season Frank woVhing viii be
starred In a new play called The Doc
tor. by c. n. Barrett, Of Cincinnati
Burr Mcintosh has been. engaged to
play the title role in the Chicago pro-
duotion of The Gentleman from Missis-
sippi"
Thomas Jefferson is a guest in Wash
ington this week. and has been making
his headquarters at the offices OF the
National Theater.
Melodies from GOunod's opera or Rich
elleu" are utilized by Mr. sothern as a
musical setting for his production OF Bull
wer-Lytton's drama
George c. Boniface. r., has been taking
the cure at Mount Clemens. His rheuma-
tism has been much benefited thereby.
snd he has returned to New York.
Harry Corson Clarke playing the prin-
cipal comedy role Of The Dollar
Princess In England. has received excel
lent notices wherever he has appeared
Daniel Jarrett. who plays Martin Drury
In '~The Travelling Salesman, company
B. was formerly a civil engineer IN the
employ OF the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Frank Curzon has cabled Maurice
Campbell. asking for The English rights
10 sham" the comedy which Miss Cros-
man is presenting at Wallack's Theater.
Jack Norworth and Nora Bayes are the
joint authors OF "Shine on Harvest
Moon" the song with which they made
such a remarkable hit In The FoIlies OF
1905" az the National Theater last week.
Vaudeville companies are growing more
and more numerous IN supporting
strength. The Brothers Byrne carry ten
clowns and comedians in their organiza-
ton
Hedwig Reieber, who is TO appear in
"On the Eve" early next season, was at
one time leading woman for sonnenthal.
the Sir Henry Irving OF Germany. who
recently died.
FRITZ Won Busing. who viii sing Alan
a-Dale in Robin Hood" at the National
Theater. viii be remembered for her ex-
cellent work here when the AbOrns pro-
duced "Hofman's Love Tales"
The famous Lambs GamboI WIN take
place at the New National Theater.
Thursday afternoon. May q. Prominent
Broadway stars viii appear in humorous
disguises and quaint nlake-ups.
A performance VIII be given tomorrow
at the waldorf-Astorla. New York, Of
''EphigeHie aur Tauris.' for the benent Of
the members OF the recentIy-disbanded
New German Theater Stock Company.
Norman Hsckett IN Classmates" play
ed in the Greek Theater at Berkeley. Cal
on April Il. TO an audience Of 6.0o9. This
is the first time modern play has been
given in the open air theater without
scenery
Henry b. Harris Is at present IN Spain,
making notes on scenic environment.
character OF the people. and other mat
tcrs OF interest that VIII aid him IN hls
production Of THE Ghost Breaker" the
scenes OF which are laid IN Spain.
Laurence irving has received authorize
ton from Eugene Brieux 10 produce his
play. les Hannetons.' in New York NJ.
Irving's translation OF the play under the
title The Incubus" VI be given al the
Hackett Theater on the afternoon or
April 2.
Helen Ware. who ig appearing IN "The
Third Degree, Is an equestrienne OF un-
usual ability. Miss Ware takes daily
rides in Central Park, mounted on an
Arabian steeG that she purchased from
a member OF the Turkish Embassy at
Washington.
The Actors Society OF America an
nOunces its fifth annual benefit. TO be
held at the Hudson Theater, Friday after
noon. May :. The committee having the
matter in charge, appointed by the board
Of managers on Tuesday, is headed by
William Courtleigh.
Oliver Curtis. the author OF numerous
successful sketches. playlets. and songs.
has just finished a new song, called
Swimming" which bids fair 10 become
one or the summer song hits. Blue
Roses" which Mr.. Curtis wrote for Will
lam Hawtrey, IS being elaborated into a
three-act play.
Clarence Jacobson has resumed his post
as treasurer OF the New National TIE
ater. after a strenuous season with the
Washington Baseball Club, as business
manager. during the Western trip. Mr..
Jacobson viii remain in Washington
throughout the summer opera season at
the New National
Rosalind COghlan. who is appearing In
The Travelling Salesman" which opens
at the Park Theater. Boston. on April
ls, IS said 10 be one OF the most skiIlful
yachtswomen IN the United States. Miss
Coghlan possesses asI9-foot catboat that
was unbeaten last year IN all the races
held by the Atlantic Yacht Club for craft
of this character.
It Is said the Alimony Club. at its next
meeting, in New York. viii pass a reso-
luton indorsing Henry ". Savage's
forthcoming production Of "The Love
Cure" a Viennese opera, and asking that
some night during the opening week at
the New Amsterdam Theater be set aside
so that the club members may attend
the performance in a body
George z. Lash has been engaged by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew to manage
and direct the nonlnanv they are sAnAinn.