Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
SOCIETY IS PLEASED
"Man in the Moon" Proves
Notable Success.
LARGE AUDIENCE At PLAY
Pantomime of "Poem Fantastic"
Given for Charity Under the
Direction Of Mrs. Barney.
LARGE AUDIENCE AT PLAY

Beauty and grace combined with the
Christmas spirit to make the produce
ton of THE Man in the Noon at the
Belasco Theater last night a brilliant.
success. 1t was distinctly society event.
and the decision OF those who comprised
the large audience was that the produc-
ton OF the poem fantastic reflected
the greatest credit upon Mrs. Barney, to
whose labor of love Is due the presenta-
ton OF the pantomime in such good
form by the society misses and the pu-
pills Of Miss Hawke. who composed the,
gay galaxy Of players.
The auditors were men and women high
in the social and intellectual realm OF
the capital. There were men OF affairs
representatives of the people in both
houses of Congress, diplomats, profess
siOnal men, government officials and off1-
GERS of the army and navy. 1t was rep
resentative assenblage. The object Tor
which 1.-The Man in the Moon was pre-
sented was q noble one-the betterment
of the human family. No wonder, then,
there was such large gathering to wit
ness such worthy production under such
happy circumstances.
In writing and staging the play from
Wilbur Underwoods poem. Mrs. Barney
gave the most artistic interpretations OF
the poetry OF motion. She designed all
the effective scenic effects and costumes
full resources In presenting something
charmingly new and entertaining.
The proceeds of the performance will
be placed in the treasury of the Neighbor-
hood House. where little hands are tram
ed to useful pursuits, and where little
minds are uplifted and strengthened.
Perhaps it was the knowledge Of this.
that gave added grace to the movements
Of the pretty and talented actors and
added interest to every number on the
program.
Dance Of the Months.
1.-THE Man in the Moon" was happy
conception for the eve of the happy holi-
day season. In the prologue was THE
Dance Of the Months" First came Miss
Frances Moves as March, the month OF
''fiarebacks" and the prelude OF gentle
spring. She fairly captivated the audi
ence with her grace and was the recip-
lent of the first OF the volleys Of applause
that marked the production throughout.
Next appeared Mrs. Barney. Consumed
as April. the month Of showers, and on
went another volley OF enthusiasm. Then
in succession. each player being the re-
cipient Of appreciative applause. came
Miss Grosvenor, as May; Miss Roberta
Amies, and Miss de Koven. as Summer.
and as Autumn the following petite MEM
bers Of Miss Hawkes. dancing class: Miss
Minnie Saxton, Miss Sands, Miss Brad
field. Mrs. Voorhis. Miss Janin. Miss Hal
ford. Miss Southeralnd, Miss w. Skinner,
Miss H. Noyes. Miss S. Burklin, Miss ia
Brooks. Miss NJ. Scott, Miss A. Driscoil,
Miss H. Hargrave Miss c. Little. Miss
N. Burklin, Miss NJ. Carnahan. Miss NJ.
Woerner. Miss E. Grove. Miss J. Spring
ham and Miss NJ. Springman. In their
costumes Of browns, green's and reds they
tumbled about the stage like swirls OF
autumn leaves swept In the breeze.
Chill winter was unprecedented by Mrs.
Sewell with retinue Of bears and
gnomes. and a realistic snowstorm en-
veloping the whole with its. silent work
of the Skies The finale was most ef-
fective. Winter cast aside her somber
attire and burst into bloom 40 . great
white lily.
The moon scene followed with graceful
little Elizabeth Forney, the noted toe
dancer, Is "Moonbeam." The man in
the moon, a gloomy. grouci1y fellow. re-
fused to enter into the. spirit OF the earth
fun and sports. He could not be diverted
by the sunshine of summer or the bloom
of spring, but adhered to the white and
cold Of his native orb.