The Washington times., 1910-11-29
Beauties of Score Brought
Out by Orchestra and
Singers.
WELL-KNOWN NAMES
SEEN IN THE CAST
Julia Sanderson, Ethel Cadman
and Connie EdiSs Head Feui-
nine Contingent.

Following in the wake Of The Mika-
90 that classic OF bygone days. The
Arcadians," which arrived al the Ma
tlonal Fheater last night was Just what
was needed 10 convince pessinnists that
me modern stage has not gone to the
musical bOw-wows
It isn't every week. or even every
month, that one can look across the
Iootlights at a comedian who can also
sing and dance, at a chorus both come
y and capable, and listen to music that
furnishes a running accompaniment to
continuous laughter
Lionel MOncktOn and Howard Talbot
are credited with the music. while the
book was written by Mark Ambient
and A NJ Thompson and the lyrics
contributed by Arthur Wimperis.
The play IS launched IN mythical Ar
cadia, where hobble-skirted Arcadians
1ol about On grassy hilloclzs taking
cheerily 70 birds and trees. The scenic
setting Of this act Is only exceeded nv
the third act, and the authors did not
reserve the best in the music until late
in the evening This was rather m
fortunate for late corners, who failed
10 note that the curtain vent M A.
s O'Clock There aren't airy consecutive
fifteen minutes in The Arcadians''
that one can afford 10 miss
James Smith arrives
Into sylvan Arcadia drops James
Smith, a London caterer, who can
hardly be blamed when he aIights from
his airshiD, ru5s his eyes. and excIains
as he sees a young Arcadian swain an
preaching with r.tsjd on each arm.
Why, here comes Adam with two
Ewes
PRESENTATIONS, jealousy and kindred
vices were unknown IN Arcadia, so
that TO make the visitor feel at home
II was necessary - drop him into a
well Of truth and divest him Of these
otner world prOpensities. and his
trousers alike, 10 the music of q tune
1ul chorus. All q IfeT'
The story is transpIanted 70 the
AskWoo Race Track, near London,
ana later 10 Smiths eating house in
LONDON. newly named the Arcadiau
restaurant. and there gets lost Amid
such busy scenes II is little wonder
mat the Arcadian pilgrims forget
theiT purpose Of uplifting London to
Mighty veraciOuS plane
me music IS strictly the thing IN
LIS production An augmented and
y el4- trained orchestra brought ont
ne lull 9eauues OF q score IN which.
blatant brasses were sternIv SUP
pressed and The violin and flute were
restored 10 the ascendant The music
was equally adapted 10 vocal express
sion and to complete the mystic circle
taere were provided soIoists worthy
OF the name.
Heading these was Miss Ethel Cad
man, VINO possesses a clear soprano
voice that We'd IN one lumber with a
mute 2bligato in clarity and sweet
ness. me esteem In which Julia san
dersOu IS held by devCtees Of musical
comedy was shown by the welcome
Ehe received upon her appearance.
she came out again Miss Sanderson
possesses all her old gIrlish grace and
1eT personality was enough 10 atone
Tor q rather affected Irish brogue
Comedy Honors Divided.
Comedy honors were atvided between
Frank Moulan, the Nj Smith OF the
play, and Percival knight. iocxev-
waiter and apostle Of sunshine. Who
fought hard TO repress his natural
tendencies
The former could sing as vel as
dance, and his duet with Connie FCdizs
the UnsUspecting Mrs Smith. was one
reached the height Of his Iaugh-prrCi77es-
ing achlevenents IN the song, NV
Motter, whose motto was Always
Cneery ana Bright" and who impaired
such merry advice as Cheer U Ree-gfa
you'll soon be dead
The popular Bring Ne a Rose song
which reached the CapitaI in advance
Of its proper setting, was deligbtfrII-
sung BY Miss Sanderson- Among
musical numbers that crowded one an
other during the long entertainment
the Charming Weather duet Of Miss
SandersOn and Alan Nude the Pines
Of Pan" Of Miss Cadman. and ne
Shower Chorus in the first act won
greatest applause
: Would thai England might send Ms
more 'fantasCicaI musical plays" Ike
HSssae ArCadians'r
J r HIlDEBRAND.