The Washington times., 1910-04-03
Notable Dramatic Event
Scheduled for the Be
laSCo Theater.
WILLIAM H. CRANE
BACK AT NATIONAL
Father and the Boys His Pro-
ductlon-GeOrge Evans Min
StrelS at Columbia.
By 7. R. HILDEBRAND.

Toward the fa.g end Of ,he Capitals
dramatic season comes Miss Viola Al
len-that actress who is said by some
more nearly II represent the depth and
power Of the pre- omiEent actresses OF
a half century az than any living
Wo1,an.
this opinion, which has for one Of its
supporters an al thCrity no less than
William Winter, may be disputed, but
Miss Aliens hisn position in her pro-
fession cannot be questioned.
Miss Allen comes in a play new 10 this
city, The White Sister"
play tried. and found sufficient. is
Father and the Boys" The veteran
William n. Crane returns with the pro-
duction 10 The National.
II surely must be a proof of merit
when Il play is booked for q third en-
Eagement within two years. Though
the organization is now known a.
George Evans Honey Boy Mnstrels,
patrons Of the Columbia this week will
recognize the COian and Harris aggre-
CATION seen at the same playhouse twice
last season
BELASC0-"The White Sister"
The theme Of The White Sister to
be seen at the BelascO, is built around
tine story Of a young woman who be
comes a nun because she believes her
soldier lover Las been killed i'm battle
Later she finds he is alive, mad though
she is lost to nim through her vows
TO the church she offers herself as a
sacrifice 10 the lepers.
The tale is not cheering, but should
IOlu good dramatic material The Itdl-
ian atmosphere or the novel, character
istic Of the late +. Marion Crawford, is
said TO be preserved in the play.
The fact that New York failed TO
stamp unanimous approval on this play
may be recommendation. Witness
Penelope which Gotham turned down
Coldly and which proved To- be one OF
the brightest, most enjoyable and Clev-
crest comedies seen in Washington this
year.
Two excellent actors will appear in
support Of Miss Allen. William Famum
Is cast as the young WOman's sweet
heart and James O'NeiH will play Sara
Clnesca.
NATIONAL-"Father and the Boys"
That excellent comedy. Father and
thu Boys" built along lines of The
Regeneration Of Aunt Mary. save thai
the rcjuvenated one is masculine. comes
To the National again this week
NashingtOn's verdict on its previous
appearance was highly favorable. It
was stamped as clean. funny comedy
abOunding In quaint heart interest
But the principal attraction is George
Adc's rich and racy slang which has
about reached a climax in this play.
William II. Crane, that experienced
and genial comedian. has a large per
sOnal following in the Capital Mar
Earet Dale, Forest OFT, and Percy
Brooke appear in support Of Mr. Crane.
COLUMBIA-Evans' "Honeyboy Min
strels."
In addition to his dignity as star,
George Evans is now proprietor ard
manager Of the minstrel show at the
Columbia, having purchased the inter
ests of both Messrs. Cohan and Harris.
Though a young man. Mr.. Evans has
alre ady won the titles Of song writer,
Naudeviian, and author in addition To
that Of black face comedian.
Ills minstrels dTe advertised as the
relncarnatiOn Of all the best IN the old
days Of bones and tambO. with the
addition of the best novelties in that
field. The star-owner-manager has not
taken all the burden OF the fun making.
With him he carries such wel-kuOwn
comedians as John King, Earl Benham
and sam Lee
one of the vaudeville numbers is pre-
scented by Alexander and Scott. two Nir-
Einia boys. who have just returned from
vaudeville tour of England and the
continent.
CHASE'S-Polite Vaudeville.
That Grand Old Man Of the Stage. Of
Denman Thompson. has emerged from
retirement 10 appear ia vaudeville
Hundreds OF perennial patrons Of The
Old Homestead" will welcome to Sc,
the veteran portrayer Of Joshua Whit
comb again at Chase's this week.
The stock company stars. James Neil
and Edythp Chapman. will appear i'm 2
One-act sketch. The Lady Across the
Hall Wilbur Mack and Nella Walker
favorites at Chase's. are booked for q
number. Julia Frary, who, in the word.
OF the press agent. ''sweetened the pro-