Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-21
Of the strongest roles In which he has
yet appeared in Rallies this week.

Of the strongest roles in which he has
De Wolf Hopper WI open his season
early next month In "A Matinee Idol,
with Louise Dresser as his leading lady.
Dorothy Webb will also be In his COM
pany.
Edith Barker. who played the leading
role of Shirley Rossmore I'm THE Lion
and the Mouse" has been engaged by
Charles Klein for his new play. THE
Gambler"
Harry Clay Blaney Is TO have the title
role in "Cherub Devine," the novel by
Sewell Ford. which has been dramatized
by Owen Davis Kitty Wolfe will be
the leading woman
Odiva. the sensational aquatic star. Is
said to be the only woman swimmer pos
sessing Legion of Honor medal award
ed by the French government for bravery
as life saver.
Or. Carl Herman. the electrical wizard,
soon to appear at Chase's. Is MEMBER
of the London Society for Psychicai Re-
search. He Is Scotchman and psychoi-
ogist
Elizabeth Brice and Charles King. who
will be seen at Chase's next week. we're
formerly principal features with the Lew
Cohan's Yankee Prince" companies.
Edgar Selwyn's farce. 1.-The Country
Boy. was presented at Bridgeport last
week with Willette Kershaw I'm the lead
ing feminine role. other members OF
the cast We're Mrs. Stuart Robson and
Arthur Shaw.
Harrison Hunter, who was leading man
with Olga Nethersole last season. will be
leading man with Mrs. Leslie Carter this
season in her new play by Rupert
Hughes, in which she will star under
the management of John Cort.
alias Jimmy Valentine Is to begin its
season late this month in New York. and
200 persons of the name OF Valentine,
resident in that city, are to be invited to
attend the opening performance.
The Lyman II. Howe travel festival d.
versions will continue throughout Sep
TENDER, the capacity houses having neces-
STATED the extension Of the original con-
tract
Frederick Thompson Is to produce In
two weeks time a new play called MY
Man., by Forrest Halsey and Edith Ellis.
the play being a dramatization of the
formers novelette,, The Quality OF
Mercy"
Grace George has concluded that the
not of sufficient stellar Importance. and
has withdrawn from the cast Marguerite
Clarke. who originated the role in Chi
cago. VIII appear In her stead.
All the turmoil and hustle of the race
track is graphically shown In the great
second act of "Wildfire." Here one is
given glimpse as II were. behind the
scenes. and the audience catches the pre-
iiminaries before big race.
Treasurer Coster of Chase's intends in
stalling new system of fling tickets for
the advance sale OF reserved seats. He
made an observation tour of eastern
cities during his vacation and settled
upon the Philadelphia box office methods
as best for patrons and ticket sellers.
Thomas Jefferson is to star under the
management of Walter n. Lawrence in
series of comedies. The first of these is
The Other Fellow" by George Totten
Smith. Mr.. Jefferson will revive RIP
Van Wrinkle for special matinee per-
formances.
Ed Wynn. who has made such a pro-
nounced success in vaudeville In "Mr
Busybody'' and The Blliken Freshman .
musical comedy. He is to appear under
the management Of Alfred E. Aarons and
Louis f. Werba in the new musical COM
edy, Deacon Flood
Hedwig Reicher. who is to star In ION
the Eve" under the management Of Hen
ry b. Harris, and who Is to open her sea
SON for an indefinite run at the Chicago
opera House. was presented with an au-
tographed picture Of the kaiser by his
majesty during her recent trip to Ger
many.
A. e. Matthews. the English comedian.
who made his American debut In Love
Among the Lions" with great applause.
has signed an agreement with Charles
FrOhman for five years to act In this
country. His tours In America will last
elsnt months In the year. the remaining
TOUR months to be spent in London. where
he Is one of the most popular light come
dams on the stage.
George AIDE has finished a three-act
comedy for William H. Crane. called ~.
s. Minister Jackson" The minister al
luded to is accredited to a South Amer
lean republic. and with the happenings of
the unexpected in those regions. combined
conceded that the comedian ought to
have some good. entertaining comedy to
succeed Father and the Boys"
The summer stock season at the
Columbia Theater will be brought to a
close Saturday night, September 10, in
order to permit the opening OF the reg
uiar season the Monday following. It
IS said TO be the first time In the his
tory of Washington theatricals that a
frst-class house has remained open the
year round without emitting a single
week.
The Servant In the House" is by far
It's greatest Offering. and fitting climax
to the season at the Columbia
Arrangements have been completed
for the early appearance of AL H Will
son and company at the Columbia The
alter. AS a German dialect comedian
and singer. whose songs can scatter
sunshine In all kinds OF weather."