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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE BELAsC0.


The Belasco Theater was filed by
brilliant audience last night upon the
appearance of FRITZ seheff in a revival
of the ''Mikado." 1t is the first time that
this comic opera has been heard here
with anything like an adequate cast for
years. and again 1t is demonstrated that
there are light musical vehicles in exist
ence-leaving aside the question OF pro-
ducing new Ones-which. With competent
production and artistic Interpretation.
have ample power 10 please. for last
nights performance was certainly view
ed as a new production, without refer
ence 10 it's reminiscent value.
The Mikado" Is probably the most
popular OF the Gilbert & sullivan operas.
and for twenty-five years It has carried
a reputation for remarkably tuneful
music and an abundance of satirical
humor, and in its heyday the Oriental
settings We're thought TO AFFORD opportu-
mites for highly colored scenic effects,
and are even now effective TO high de-
gree in that respect. despite the extrava-
CANT appetite engendered for fash and
color by the scenic exuberance Of
the modern musical comedy. As
matter OF fact THE Mikado, is a real
point in an cpoch-an epoch following
! legitimately after others Of its own
species but has been succeeded by none;
another type, the musical comedy, taking
and holding possession Of the stage.
Fritzi Schef, as Yum-Yum, exercises
the same charm as heretofore She is
pretty, piquant, and singer, and carried
of the leading honors with dash; but
there are others Kate Condor figured
prominently as Katisha; In fact. she is
one OF the best Katlshas, and her
singing OF the plaintive song OF the sec
ond act is one Of the best vocal efforts
OF the performance. Hattye Fox. as
Pitti-Sing and Marie Rose, as PeepBo,
are also perfectly competent
Among the men, that old warhorse of
comedy takes the lead. KO-Ko. Il would
be fatuOus 10 attempt TO imagine how
many times he has spoken those lines
and rendered those songs, yet they never
lose their comedy effect They were
funny when written. and are funny now.
| The only requisite is a real comedian
ike Digby Bell TO get tne fun out Of
, them; and then, what a great corps of
backers-up he nas! William Danforth as
the MkadO Is irTesistibly amusing, and
pretty much in the same category are H.
l. Waterous as PoOh-Bah and Arthur
Cunningham as PishTush. Frank Rush
worth is handsome Nsnki-Poo, and his
lyric tenor IS amply sufficient for the
role.
The chorus is large numerically and OF
splendid vocal ability and good training,
rendering all or the music. most OF which
has become OF household familiarity.
with good effect Nothing is spared in
the way OF scens equipment and cos
tuning. and the enjoyahility OF the per-
Torrance raises the question Of the ad-
visibility OF Miss Scheff abandoning IL
for something or a less sure nature, for
II viii evidently stand many more per-
fOrmances
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE NEW NATIONAL.

Francis Wilson. long the popular idol
in musical comedies or comic operas Of
the type OF Half a King" or ''Erminie, -
presented himself at the National last
night for the second time in his own
piece. THE Bachelors Baby"
1t has been almost a year since this
farce, or perhaps one might be allowed
to use the authors own appellation and
call it comedy farce" has been seen
in Washington. but time has dealt
leniently with IL, for. II anything, it is
brighter, funnier and more enjoyable
than it was on its first visit. One Of the
first requisites OF a successful or enter
tanning farce is smoothness OF action, per
feet familiarity with lines, and complete
mastery OF situations All these have
| been given TO The Bachelors Baby by
the long experience which the actors
have had with the piece.
IT first saw the light OF day-and Of
| criucism-at a professional matinee in
Baltimore nearly three years ago. and
the east which presented il at the Ma
tional last night was almost entirely that
which appeared IN the initial perform
ance. and the few changes which have
been made are for the better As il
now stands, II is delightful. well-made
| and cleverly acted little farce.
II is hardly necessary 10 go into par
/ ticulars concerning the plot OF the piece
Like all good farces. its story is suffi-
cient 10 sustain the weight OF the vari-
GUS scenes. and that is about all-but
while the play is exceedingly clever. 1t is
the work of the actors that carries IT,
Two Of these-the author-star and little
I "a s4rpv lezg
of note
AS Mr.. Wilson has been on the stage
number OF years-quite a number-he
viii probably not object 10 . few words
in praise of his little leading lady, which
Will precede his notice. In Baby Davis,
Mr.. Wilson has found a child-for she
really is a child-whO is remarkable Her
speaking part is rather long. but she
delivers ii admirably and without the
suspicion OF d slip or even of hesitation.
and her acting is natural and delightful
II is 10 be hoped that her success in this
piece viii not spoil her future work.
or the acting done by the star, little
can be said that has not already been
said before. AS always, his character
iZat1On is carefully worked out and as
carefully presented, and he loses not
the slightest opportunity TO draw a laugh.
Lacking his former fantastic makeup. he
is forced TO rely entirely upon his facial
expressions and natural humor. and the
hearty. not 10 say uprOarious. laughter
last evening testified TO the fact that he
is as much at home in straight" parts
as In character.
The remainder OF the company was
fully up to the standard, but the work Of
Mrs. ogden Child. as Mrs Brookfeld
West. the sharp-tongued society leader;
and OF Miss Edna Bruins, as her daugh-
ter. Is deserving OF particular note
The one set required by the piece was
in the best OF taste-indeed, everything
about the play pleased. and no one who
cares for clever. clean delightful farce
a farce with plenty Of laugh-provoking
lines and situations-should miss the Op-
portunity 10 witness THE Bachelors
Baby
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
GHASE'S.
Polite vaudeville.

A dramatic incident called ''The Code
Book" admirably played, is the head
line" attraction Of bill that Is fun OF
good. wholesome fun all the way through,
at Chase's this week. The Code Book"
is a mighty good act. but in the race for
popularity this week ID is run a close
second by other acts on the bin. notable
among them being the act Of Harry Will
Jams and Jean Schwartz. and the single
act Of Stuart Barnes. The Code Book
is rather an elaborate little drama; its
scene a recruiting Office. Here comes
broken English officer, well played by
Mr.. Charles Hammond, well remembered
for excellent work with the Belasco
Theater stock company, who catches a
japanese spy. supposed 10 be- Fill
pinO servant in the service OF the re-
cruitlng officer, ecopying the code book
| There Is an intensely dramatic few mo-
ments. in which the Englishman de-
nounces the spy. who is allowed TO go,
while the Englishman remains 10 enlist
in the United States Army. The work of
Mr. Hammond stands out for it's fine
finish and sincerity, and Mr.. Allen At
well, as Jose does a clever bit OF char
acteT impersOnatiOn, just a little bit ex-
aggerated. perhaps.
Harry Williams and Jean Schwartz are
composers of many popular songs With
one OF them an artist at the piano and
the other an artist singing, they furnish
an entertainment that is delightful from
beginning to end Their songs are new
and the music infinitely catchy. Stuart
Barnes. one OF the best single entertain
ers in the vaudeville business, has this
year an entirely new line Of clever talk,
and some new songs that are exception
ally tuneful and witty.
The bin opens with Lea and the I.uci-
fers, who do an eccentric dancing and
kicking act that pleases. Then come Tom
Mahoney, a teller OF Irish stories and
singer OF Irish songs. who is followed at
once by another and more finished Irish
act by Walter Lawrence and Lillian Fitz-
gerald, called Just Landed" It is a
very dainty and pleasing act, and tbs
singing OF Mr.. Lawrence made decided
hit
For fun measure there are Clown Ter
tho's trained dogs, the best act of it's
kind that has been seen at Chase's this
year. and the bully good bill closes with
! a striking comedy motion picture.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22

The Indiana Society of Washington en-
joyed a rare treat last night at its FIRST
meeting of tile winter, when 9ne Of its
newest members. Rev. Earle Wiley. as
sociate pastor Of Vermont Avenue Chris
tan Church. gave his illustrated lecture
on "Ben-Hur." 1t had been announced
as one Of the stellar literary and dra-
matte attractions of the year, and so it
proved TO be.
The auditorium Of Pythian Temple was
crowded by members OF the society and
friends. and for nearly two hours they
were held entranced and thrilled by the
wonderful story OF the Christ which gave
Gen. Lew Wallace fame as an author the
world over
Rev. Mr.. Wiley has a remarkable
voice. OF sympathetic. carrying qualities.
and his personality IS peculiarly suited
to a lecture Of this character. HIS de-
seription OF the chariot race In Ben
Hur' was graphic and certainly never
has been equaled off the professional
stage. The stereopticon views accom-
panying the story are superb.
lie secured many OF the views person
Wallace and abroad. They included the
famous beech tree" under which Gen.
Wallace wrote the greater part OF his
book. "Ben-Hur;" views Of his library.
and a series OF pictures of the Holy
Land. 1t was through Mr. Wilhey's in
innate acquaintance with Gen Wallace
and his family that he enjoyed exeep-
tional facilities for securing material for
the lecture.
Capt. Megrew Presides.
the newly elected president. Capt ]. p
Megrew. who delivered a short inaugural
address. THIS was followed by the In
diana Society song. which was sung by
all the members TO the tune Marching
Through Georgia" The first verse and
chorus Is as follows:
We're from Indiana. from The good old Hoosier
STATE.
We arr always out Oo sime. though others may be
late.
And never lag behind-we're strictly MP TO date
Hip HIP Hurrah for indiana
Chorus:
Huuah Hunah! The good cd Hoosier state.
Hnuah' HuHahl The good Old Hoosisr State
We're from Indiana, aud we've strictly up 20 date
Hip. Hip Hurah for Indiana.
Mrs. Whitley was presented a beautiful
bouquet Of American Beauties by the
president on behalf of the members OF
the society.
New Committees Named.
The secretary announced the member
ship OF the various committees for the
ensuing year. which are as follows:
Entertainment Thomas I. Jones. chairman
Mrs. Rose Maxwell -Diokey Nm. F. A EFsrts Ms
Jerry \, Matthews. Ralph Barnard. ChentrT Ian
bert. c. C. Stephens. Mrs Hobart Brooks. Mrs 4
j. Fonts. u. A. q. Fay. Miss Blanche Penfield
Miss Mildred Rome aud Henry Weber.
ReceTtioD-isaymmd Dickey chairman: Mrs. Lin
coin Dixon, Mrs. Scott c. Bone. Mrs. NJ I. Boar
man, Mn. Horace De Hart. Mrs Clara Il. Holmes
Mn. jesse +, Wilson. Mrs. +. F. GeYer Mrs. r.
4. McCallip Miss Anna Brown Miss BlancAe Pen
field. Theron II. Bell d. A. sherry. F. A. fsYarts
Willis ]. Fowler. J. @. GreenHalt, and J. ". Hob
comb.
MemoFial-Seott C. Bous chairman Rev. George
Fiske Dudley. Thomas L. Jones Hon. John IS
Foster. Capt. Thomas H, Mckee, and Ms Hobart
Brooks
Press-JgTy A. Matthews LoUis Lndlow N, NJ
Milford and A. r. Am0,d.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE GAYETY.
BurIesque.

At the Gayety last night the audience
was treated to an Old-time burlesque
show, and even in this enlightened day
enjoyed it immensely. The slapstick and
funny falls brought down. the house.
Under the caption of THE Actors
Boarding House" which title was simply
an excuse TO raise the roof" the actors
and actorines sang and danced 10 their
hearts content, julia Sinclair as =
boarding house keeper of the Maison De-
Shine type seemed TO think that boarders
would rather have a display of lingerie
at the table than foodstuffs. so she did
not dlsappoint them. The first burlette
was divided into three parts. and the
last scene showed an empty stage and a
rehearsal was being conducted by ham
actor" The hit of the whole show was
Ike Wall. as Props" and ne really
should be at home in this part. as this Is
his regular job.
In the olio The Musical Gordons gave
an exceedingly clever act and received
numerous encOres. Another notable num-
Der in the clio was Groves and Burg in a
rapid-talking act
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE ACADEMY.
~st. Elmo"

Since forty years ago. when est. Elmo"
was the best seller and our mothers de-
voured its pages, feminine tears have
flowed over the love and trials OF Edna
Earl the blacksmlth's granddaughter.
and the aristOcratlc ST Elmo Murray.
During the time there have been per-
petrated numerous mediocre dramatic
versions OF Mrs. Evans story Of ante
bellum days; but II remained for Willard
IolcOmb 10 supply the present generation
with a dramatization that successfully
embOdies the principal incidents OF the
novel and the atmosphere OF the period.
capacity house attested its apprecia-
ton OF the opening performance at the
Academy.
AS those who have read the book know,
the basis Of the plot is the so-caTed
code Of honor" an idea so foreign to
present-day conventions that the defense
of St Elmo is lacking in its appeal 10
our sympathies. and We are more in
clined 10 regard him as a murderer.
Surely the true friendship OF years could
survive the differences Of an hour This
is the view taken by Edna Earl, who. as
a young girl, has witnessed the duel be-
tween ST Elmo and his one-time friend.
Murray Hammond. IN which the latter
meets his death.
When later she becomes the protege
OF St ElmO's mother. and the son avows
his love, she cannot forget the memory
OF their earlier meeting. Her struggle 10
overcome this aversion constitutes the
play. The mounting of the play is hard
| ~ up 20 the standard-the costuming
showing strange lack Of consistency. the
fashions Of 1850 and 1910 being mixed
promiscuously.
But what may be lacking in other ways
Is atoned for by the excellence OF the
cast Martin l. Alsop is a stTikingly
picturesque st. Elmo. and plays that diff
ficult part with a sure touch. AS the
worldly cynic. he gives an almost farcial
character to his Interpretation, but the
transition TO the more serious moments
| is realistically effected.
Beatrice Worth, as Edna Earl. Inn
proves with the progress OF the play.
and her scene in the third act is care
fully handled. Maude Cleveland gives a
graceful characterization of the Southern
grande dame, and Grace Ady. in the I'M
| pleasant part of Agnes Powell, W. II.
| Nicholson as DIR. Hammond. George Syl-
vester as Gordon Leigh, and Lucy B.
VIM and Jay Quigley in character parts
are deserving OF mention
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE ARCADE.

Plans were completed last evening for
the Thanksgiving Offering at the Arcade.
Fourteenth street and Park road north
west. this coming Thursday.
All the attractions viii be IN fun oper-
alton and many features OF special in
terest will be introduced. The skating
auditorium and the dancing hall will be
the centers OF interest. special features
having been arranged by the manage
ments OF both attractions.
In the skating auditorium, besides the
regular programme, several races IN
which leading speed artists OF this vicin-
ity VIII be pitted against each other have
been arranged Jack Woodward, cham
pion professional skater Of this section.
has received a challenge from Carroll
Donnelly, who has also set a claim for
the title, and a race between the two
will probably be put on as the feature
attraction Of the evening.
The old-fashioned Thanksgiving ball
that has been arranged for the ball
room is attracting unusual interest, and
Judging from the number OF inquiries
received 10 date the event Is practically
an assured success.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22

The recent aviation meet gave
a great demonstration OF the re-
suits that can be secured through
Advertising.
There were SEVERAL
THOUSAND AUTOMO-
BILES lined up all around Bel
mont Park on the day of the
fight to the Statue of Liberty
MORE THAN WERE IN EX-
ISTENCE IN THIS COUN-
TRY TEN YEARS AGO.
I couldn't help bat wonder, as
I saw them, how all OF these peo-
pie learned about the automobile.
HOW WAS EACH PERSON
INDUCED TO BUY this or that
make, for all kinds of automo-
biles were represented there.
Some doubtef about the value
Of publicity will say: "Advertis-
ing had nothing to do with it.
Automobiling is a NATURAL
growth of a desire 10 travel COM
fortably and with speed
I say to the doubter: "WHY
did YOU buy the car you own?
HOW did you learn about 1t?
Some friend told YOU about it,
YOU say? All right, WHERE
did he learn about it? TRACE
YOUR KNOWLEDGE of it to.
any source you please, but YOU
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

saut ste Marie Mich, Nov. a.-Four persons
were drowned Yesterday by the cspsiring Of a row
boat in St Mays River.
Pottsyilie. Pa. Nov n-From the blow a A
SNOWFALL, Miss Ellen Nolan is lying in a diving
condition at her home. in Port Clinton.
Paducah Ky. Nov. 2l.-stats troops are pa-
trolling the streets to-day 10 prevent disorder
threatened at the hearing Of damage suits growing
out Of nightridng raids.
MonOgahela. Pa. Nov 2l.-Miss Iva Bush. tsie-
graph operator at a tower five miles from here. to
day fatally shot Harry p Smith railroad detective
She says he had been annoying her and to-day at
lacked her.
Hamburg Pa. Nav IA dream Of belchine
volcano saved the lives Of Isaac Ketnn and family.
when their house was burned through the work Of
an incendiaFy The vision broke Ketner's sleep and
he awoke amid smoke.
lynn Mass Nov. IA large number Of postal
card congratulations which John Mudgett AGED
eighty, OF this city received when be was cele-
bradng his birthday. IS supposed to have caused
his sudden death.
Harrisonburg. Va. Nov 1.-Two DAYS after the
IAyman. Of Arkton. Rockingham C0lnty. de
strOyed by fire son. Charles Lsyman lost 50,
which he kept locked in Trunk.
Faimont. W. Va. nor. 1.-THE Fairmont 4
Clarksburg Traction Company has Offered a re-
ward Of $50 for the apprehension Of the person who
placed a huge bowlder the track last Thurs
day and wrecked car. iniurng several persons
Harrisonburg. Va, Nov. H.-Fsur generations Of
the Miller family-a gathering of Zo-heId a fam
lily reunion Saturday al the Dunkard Church al
BeaFer Creek Rockingham County. They are all
descendants 81 Joseph and Elizabeth Miller a
couple who came 10 the Valley many years ago.
ST. Louis Mo, Nov a.-Mrs. Dora T. Doxey.
who in a sensational trial here some time ago was
acquitted Of the murder Of William J. Erder. Is
70 be placed on trial at Clayton this week on a
charge Of bigAmy. She is charged with marrying
DoxeS.
MayAeld, Mass. Nov. a.-In trying to save the
life q a dog Miss Helen Herbert lost her own
She was walking with a dog when motor car
rounded the bend q road and came toward her
The dog jumped in front Of the on-oomng car
and Miss Herbert. In t1ing to seize her pet was
hit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
HERE is A REMEDY THAT
WILL CURE ECZEMA
I'VE PROVE IT.

Why waste time and money expert
menting with greasy salves and lotions
underneath the skin when the O'D8n-
nell's Drug Stores guarantee ZEMO
clean liquid preparation for external use
10 rid the skin of the germ life that
causes the trouble? One application viii
bottle is sufficient to cure a minor case
OF eczema.
In over 1000 towns and cities in Amer
lea. the leading druggist has the agency
for ZEMO and he viii tell you OF the
marvellous cures made by this clean, SIM
pie treatment ZEMO il ecesnize-9 as
the cleanest and most popular treatment
for eczema, pmples, dandruff. and all
other forms of skin or scalp affections
whether on infant or grown person. viii
you try a bottle on our recommendation?
o'D0NNEILsS DRUG STORES.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
Larrabee-Hardeman Recital.

The announcement or the joint violin
end piano recital by Florence Hardeman
and Florence LaTrabee has met with
public favor. This will occur on Novem-
Der 30 at the Columbia Theater, under
the management OF W. l. Radcliffe
These two solo artists are new 10 the
city, but they cannot fail 10 receive a
hearty welcome. The first few measures
played by either Of these young American
women will clearly establish their must
cianship and make the audience realize
that their ability has not been over
estimated. The programme to be heard
on the occasion OF this recital will be a
mingllng OF light and heavy numbers.
from which every one can learn some
thing and be entertained as we'll
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
Canada Mourns Hoyt.

Secretary Of State Knox tonight re-
eeived telegram from Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier. premier of Canada. expressing re-
greet for the death of William M. Hoyt
counselor of the State Department. The
telegram reads as follows: 'The members
Of the Canadian government were
shocked 70 hear of the death Of Mr.. HoyT.
They beg you to accept their heartfelt
coincidence. The short acquaintance
which it was our privilege to have with
Mr., Hoyt has given us a very high opin-
ion of his abilities and character"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
THE NEW LYCEUM.
BurIesque.

1.-THE New Century Girls, with a we'll
staged production and an unusually
strong cast and chorus. opened 20 good
audiences at the New Lyeeum yesterday.
The show is well above the average. and
Introduces many novelties in burlesque
stagedom.
Up-to-the-minute songs and brilliant
comedy abound The comedy work is
in the hands OF Charles Saunders, Tom
Burnett. and Irving Gear, while May
Belmont and Grace Lillian are we'll cast
in the feminine roles
The olo presents several good vaude-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22
COSMOS THEATER.
Vaudeville.


Hermann the Great and company. in
an impressive offering, Is the feature OF
the Cosmos show. He combines the more
familiar slight-of-hand magic and char
aeteristic tricks, Two bis illusions mark
the close of the act. one of them, the
trunk mystery" being remarkable for
the quiekness Of its change. The act
VIII remain for the entire week, while
the rest of the bill viii be changed Thurs
day
Dorya and De Leon. in a novelty vocal
and instrumental act; Graham and Ran
DAN, In their new sketch. "A Gay Old
Boy" Carl Slater. a black face mon
ologist. and Fred Morton. paper manipu-
lator and trick harmoniea player, to-
gether with Lillian lie Vane. a pleasing
soubrette, completed one OF the very best
bills seen at the Cosmos this year
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THE MAJESTIC.

An unusually good bill was presented
at the Majestic Theater yesterday. The
five feature acts included "the shore
Acres OF vaudeville" Pliny F. Rutledge
and Jeanne Pickering. in a rural comedy
sketch entitled MY Boy jim" with a
mingling of pathos and comedy. The two
portray their roles well, and the plot is
an appealing and interesting one. built
about an attempt to cheat an old New
Hampshire farmer out OF 5000; Silent
TAFT and AIMEE present a European nov
city act: J. A. Waleh and company In
comedy playiet entitled "The Plumb
er's FlIrtation;" McAlpine and Deusing,
vocalists. and Art FOner. hand balaneer
and cOntortiOnist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-22

Cloud. The Indian players were excel
lent and play with dignity and impress
siveness.
The Dean Brothers gave a remarkable
exhibition Of hand balancing; the New
York Jolly -Four, in sketch called Fun
IN a Booking Office" were quickly in
VOWED in a riot OF fun, singing, and
dancing Cook and Wiegand made a de-
cided hit with their songs. jokes. and
piano tricks and limitations, while Hayes
and Wilson entertained with sidewalk
patter. Souchard, the ventFiloquist. and
the motion picture plays completed the
bill