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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Chase.s-PoIite vnrdexlIIe.

Chase's next week VIII be conspicuous.
as its brilliant bill will offer the latest
metropolitan musical comedy hit, Gus Ed
wards Might Birds" with winsome Mel
lie Brewster, formerly coincidence with
Richard Carlo in ''Mary's Lamb" as the
leading feature. surrounded by an aug
mented company of condolences and
comedians. costumed by Worth and Pa
quin. Of Paris, and singing Mr., Edwards
new songs. composed especially for this
production. The famous Curzon sisters,
''the aerial human butterflies" will be
the extra added attraction, and their act
will be given exactly as when presented
during its long run at the London Hip
podrome The third principal number
will be Stuart Barnes. that suave archi-
tect of amusement, who IS one Of Chase's
prime favorites. The John r. Gordon
and Arthur Pickens company in their
farcical sketch. What Would You Do?" /;
George Jones, formerly of That Quar-
tet." and Robert Deeley, late Of Rogers
and Deeley, in a comedy sl1it called ''Ho-
tel st. Reckless" the four Konerz broth
ers, who manipulate illuminated diaboIo
tops, whirlng hoops, and swirling boom
erangs; INA and Lorella, the champion
comedy leapers, and the exclusive Amer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Edward Hines Benefit.

Sunday evening, February 13. at $50. at
the New National Theater, will be given
a benefit concert for Edward A. Hines.
the promising young Washington lyric
tenor. At this concert Mr.. Hines will be
assisted by the Misses De Grossart, Mr..
Dore Wolfsteiner, 'ceIllst, and the Bee
thoven String Trio.
The programme. which Is composed of
classic and operate numbers. In part
follows: "Che gilida MAMMA" Puccini,
and Del miei bollenti spirii," Verdi,
both OF which numbers will be sung by
Mr.. Hines. He will also be heard in a
duet, 20 soave fancuilH,' from Ia b.
heme." with Miss Frances De Grossart,
and with Miss Nellie De Grossart will
sing 'Tardi ST fa," from Gounod's
Faust"
Mr.. Hines is a Washington boy. and ali
those who are interested In the advance
ment Of the career Of this promising
young artist should attend this concert
and thereby give him their heartiest sup
port.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The neIasco-"The Easiest Way"


No event Of the theatrical season in
Washington viii exceed in interest the
brief return engagement Of Frances Starr
IN THE Easiest Way" which will open
at the BeIasco Theater next week. Miss
Starr viii be remembered by all play
goers for the exquisite charm Of her act
ing in The Rose Of the Rancho" and in
her new play she has many opportuni-
ties 10 display that Hsht-hfarted nature
which was so conspicuous feature OF
her impersouation of the Spanish maiden.
But In addition. The Easiest Way calls
for the portrayal Of far deeper and dir-
ferent emotions and Miss Starts acting
throughout is a triumph Of stage art and
places her In the front rank Of al Eng
disappearing actresses. The play gives
a realistic picture of a particular phase
Of New York life" and is composed Of
thrilling situations which follow each
other In swift succession There is be-
sides a strong vein Of comedy which deft-
.ly relieves the tense interest Of the play
goer at timely intervals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
CasinO-XnudeviIIe.

Casino Sunday concerts will he an
added feature OF the Continuous" policy
of the new theater. This viii be inau-
gurated at p. m. and run tiN Il D. m.
Those who will appear are Miss Gladys
Van. who has made a decided hit with
Casino patrons the past week; Frank
Bush, that master of jokes and stories;
the Country Choir, in a repertoire Of mel
ody; thu City Minstrels; Hawley and
Mills, and 1900 feet Of the best and latest
in American motion pictures.
With the opening Monday at II a. m.
for the second week, another splendid
bill Of continuous vaudeville is offered.
comprising a finished instrumental mu-
steal act by the Musical Nays; Cotton
and Darrow, in a comedy sketch with
songs; Paris-Conway-Paris, with a strong
vaudeville act; -Four Comrades" late of
the Barnum & Bailey circus, advance
notices saying they have one Of the very
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
The Academy-Beu1nh Poynter I'm
LENA Rivers"

From the green, but stony and unfruit-
ful hills Of old New England 10 the soft
and sun-kissed groves OF magnolias of the
South. is the sweep which Lena Rivers. -
the decentralization OF Mary J. Holmes.
novel. takes the auditor who watches the
performance as It viii be given at the
Academy by Miss Beulah Poynter, who
begins her local engagement on Monday
Of this week with the usual matinees.
II is easily 10 be seen that the author
has a distinct purpose in this and that
no mere caprice o. ctated the action. Pri-
marily, it was 10 the decided differ
ences in types. 80 ~ the contrast would
come out clearly, and secondly, II was
calculated to give an unusual setting
both for the people and for the incidents
which go To make up the play.
Under these fascinating conditions. Mrs.
Holmes worked out her novel and Miss
Poynter adapted her dramatization OF it,
she herself preparing the version that is
used. She IS surrounded by a strong COM
pany and elaborate and appropriate set
tings have been provided.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Beatrice HEREFORD Coming.

Bernard Shaw the witty Irishman. is
an ardent admirer Of Miss Beatrice Her
ford, who appears here February l.
This IS what he says. one Of the most
remarkable pieces Of realistic acting I
have seen lately has not been on the
stage. but on the concert platform. by
Miss Beatrice HEREFORD. Miss Herford.
with the aid OF chair. p-eteuds TO be a
lady with a child in a tram car. a shop
girl a dressmaEer hired out by the DAY.
and maddeniugIy fdgety old lady IN a
train. Very ordinary entertainers bust
ness apparently until YOU see H. Miss
HEREFORD began by amusing me and ended
by appalling me. But for her occasional
Jokes and her funny and clever panto-
mime I should, so 20 speak. have changed
carriages. so faithfully did she reproduce
the ways OF irritating people"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Column bia-I1The Barrier"

Klaw & Granger have retained the
entire New York company for their pro-
ducti0n Of Rex Beachs romantic drama,
The Barrier" which will be returned
to the Columbia Theater as the attraction
next week. Mr.. Theodore Roberts, so
well remembered here for his perform
ance OF 10 Portugais IN The Right of
Way" and his commanding work in The
Barrier" stills heads the organization,
He will be ably supported by Mr. ". S.
Hart last seen here as the Virginian;
Miss Florence Rockwell, whose Echo IN
The Round Up" is still fresh in the
memory Of local theatergoers: Mr.. Al
phOnz Either. the recognized Ben-Hur.
and Mr.. James Durldn, a local favorite
here.
The scene Of the play is laid IN Alaska
in summer time, and there IS a special
interest in the fact that all the charac-
tiers are drawn from Mr.. Rex Beachs
personal observation, he having spent
many years in that region.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
The CoIumhIn-.Shnm.n

No attraction announced for the pres
ent season at the Columbia Theater can
promise more delightful entertainment
than may be anticipated in the engage
ment Of Henrietta CrOsman. who comes
here for a week, commencing tomorrow.
when she will present her comedy sue
cess, sham" Playgoers of this city
had the first opportunity Of seeing Miss
Crosman in this comedy, and their ia
vorable verdict was Endorsed by every
New York critic during the run Of nearly
six months at Wallach's Theater. Sham"
has been generally pronounced the most
delightful play this actress has offered
since Mistress Nell" and the fact that
this comedy IS purely modern. with char
acters that are we'll known 10 every
large community, makes il even more in
teresting. AS the aristocratic little beg
gar. who maintains her position In the
exclusive Fifth avenue circles on S2O0 a
month and her wits-principally her wits
Miss CrOsman has created a character
which for vivacity. freshness, and mag
netism has few equals in the plays Of re-
cent years. The company supporting her
is an admirable one. and not a single
change has been made in the cast since
its opening night on Broadway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Miss Flora Wilson TO BE soIoist.


The programme for the coming concert
Of the Philadelphia Orchestra ar the New
National Theater on Tuesday afternoon,
February S, reveals Mr.. Carl Pohls. the
leader. in a very sympathetic and init
mate mood. since he has selected as the
great orchestral features two works.
Rats Forest Symphony and Lists
Symphonic poem "Tasso," with which
compositions he~has a peculiar knowledge
Of how they came 70 he and what they
mean. respectively. in the history Of mu-
sic as wei! as in the life of the two great
composers. Rats Forest" Symphony IS
10 one who knows the fatherland. Ger
many. absolutely surcharged with the
poetry of German life and thought. To
speak Of the forest. to say I'm Waldo
70 the German. Immediately brings Up
such associations of home and country
that arouse the tenderest emotions Raff
has realized all this,in this beautiful and
melodiOus symphony, which has all the
freshness and charm of a day spent IN
the wooded mountains with a hint OF that
fairyland that is Just a step beyond the
deals with the lovely things Of the open
air
An interesting feature about 'Tasso,"
which tone poem IS really LISTS tribute
TO Italy, IS that last spring Mr. POhlig
renewed his memories Of his early DAYS
in the SOS when he lived with List In
Italy. He not only visited the haunts I'm
Rome made famous by the presence OF
List, but enjoyed rare afternoon AT tho
Villa d'Este at Tiyoli, near Rome. one OF
the most famous Renaissance villas IN
Italy, where Mr.. Pohljs spent happy six
months with the great master. twenty
years ago. Not only this. but the places
in Rome that are sacred TO ''TassO' are
very familiar to Mr. Pohlig, and he never
tired last spring Of getting that superb
view of Rome and st. Peters at sunset,
one Of the worlds great views seen from
Tassos oak in the garden Of the Convent
OF San Onofrio, in whose cloisters the
great poet died. which episode is indeed
idealized in part Of the great tone-Poem,
which reflects the Rome Of Tasso's days
in superb manner.
Washingtonians are looking forward
naturally to this concert with the great
est anticipation. since in addition 10 the
orchestral programme. which includes
Brahms Variations on a Haydn Theme.
and which is absolutely complete in itself,
great music by one Of the worlds great
.orchestras, the soloist viii be Flora VII
son, daughter of Secretary Wilson. Of the
Department Of Agriculture. whe has Just
appeared before a crowded auditorium in
the beautiful ballroom Of the Bellevue
Stratford IN Philadelphia, the audience
there being representative Of the highest
social musical circles in the city Miss
Wilson will sing the Waltz Song" from
Gounod's Romeo and Juliet" and "VIo-
letta's' recitative and aria "Ah fors o
luz from Verdrs ''Traviata"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Academy-Sunday Concert.

Magee and Vincent, in a rapld-fre talk
ing act, are the headliners secured for the
popular concert at the Academy tonight,
the part Of the entertainment for which
they are responsible being thus assured
of complete success, since the tea,G be-
longs in the tOp-notch class. Fred VII
bur has also been engaged for one Of the
novelty acts that he does with such le-
markable cleverness, while the ever
favorite team Of stars. Helmuth and
Sondneimer. have consented to give one
more one OF their inimitq0le perform
ances. As usual, the management has
provided varied programme OF new ard
attractive motion pictures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
ENTERTAINMENTS TONIGHT.
COlumbin-wright Kramer on Pari,

toiuHblH-" rtBhr IRA fner on FaTiS'
Paris IS the interesting subject chosen
by Burton Holmes for the last travel
ogue Of the series now being delivered by
Wright Kramer and which viii be given
LAT the Columbia Theater tonight. BY
means OF a former boat trip on the River
Seine, with his motion picture machine in
operation, Mr.. Kramer IS enabled to give
his audience a realistic neaT-view Of the
famous bridges and buildings which the
recent foods have either swept away or
partly destroyed. Places repeatedly men
toned in recent newspaper accounts will
be shown and described. The grand bou-
levards. attractive cafes. L'Arc de Tri-
.omphe, the Tuileries. Notre Dame. le
Tour Eiffel, and all the places so familiar
Ito travellers and stay-at-homes viii he
shown and give a vivid pictorial impress
sion OF the gay capital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
The NatiopaI-EIsie Janis.

Elsie Janis. in THE Fair Cold opens
tomorrow evening at New National with
a goodIy section OF the Washington thea
tergoing public in a pleasantly antici-
patory frame Of mind. Miss Janis is a
remarkably clever girl. whose annual de-
velopment along the lines Of her chosen
profession. is q matter Of interest 10 n
good many judicious loollers-on in the
field theatrical. She is said to have
achieved all sorts of advanced results in
real character creation as distinct from
travesty or imitation in The Fair Co
Ed" a musical comedy in three acts,
written especially for her by George AIDE
The Fair COED" IS a college play Of
course, and Mr.. Ade. whose whitening
temples have not caused him to forget the
joys Of the technique Of campus and class
room, is said to have presented another
picture Of undergraduate life fully UP 20
the mark OF THE College Widow" Given
Elsie Janis, George AIDE, Gustav Luders
music and Mr.. Dillingham's always taste
full and adequate supporting cast and pro-
duction, the circumstance that THE Fair
Co-Ed' has played all of one year and
part of another In New York and Chicago
only. is not remarkable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
The Lyceum-"FrivoIities of 1919

At the New Lyceum for the week COM
mencing tomorrow matinee, the offering
will be a thoroughly original and up-to-
date musical comedy entitled "Frivolities
of 1919" The leading prima donna is Miss
Nellie Florede, who is ably supported in
the fun making by Glen Bevins, without
doubt one Of the best ''Rube" comedians
on the stage; frankie Heath. Harry Le
Van, and William Watkins. During the
action Of the piece, Miss Heath will give
limitations of Miss Blanche Bates and
other well-known stage celebrities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
Ruth ST. Denis.

Ruth St Denis. the artistic interpreter
Of the mystic dances OF the far East
will be seen az the New National next
week on every afternoon except Wednes-
day and Saturday. Miss st. Denis is
said to excel in her graceful poses and IN
her translation into motion Of the myths
Of Hindustan. She carries with her a
most complete scenic equipment. together
with a Hindu orchestra, which aids ma
terialiy in producing the correct effect.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
The Gnyety-soThe serenaaer.."

Charles B. Arnold's "Serenaders." one
of the best and likewise successful bur
lesque aggregations before the public. viii
offer something radically new IN the
amusement line Bob Van Osten. fun
maker, known as THE Ducknose'' come
dian. and heraIded as one OF the cleverest
and drolIest artists on the stage. is the
star. Mr.. Van Os.en has been provided
with plenty OF scope to display his rare
talent in the two new farces which the
company presents, namely The Peoples
Choice" and "a Day Clerk" He has
roles which fit his peculiar style Of pro-
voking laughter to a nicely. Fifteen
catchy and distinctly unique musical num-
bers are distributed throughout the per-
Torrance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
New NntinnaI-Riebard earle, Ia
"Nary's Lamb"

Richard earle, the comedian. who is
noted for his original methods OF getting
laughs and keeping them Up, will be
seen at the New National Theater next
week in "Mary's Lamb the most popu-
lar play that he ever presented. With its
great number Of catchy songs. its sue
cession OF fascinating dances. and its
bewildering array Of pretty girls. 'Mary's
Lamb" contains so much entertainment
that it is in a class by itself. Mr. earle
has an excellent company in his support,
including Adele Rafter, as the adventur-
ess who makes all the trouble, and Julia
Ralph. as the domineering wife.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. +. Shea.

Counsel FOR the Defense" with which
Mr.. Thomas Z. Shea viii open his en-
Monday evening next. is said % be q
vlrile play, which, beside stimulating
great audiences with fresh currents OF
thought is provoking an amazing amount
Of discussion by the new light its author
has shed upon an old evil-nameIy, the
control Of a district attorneys office 10y
political Influences in trials OF justice.
During Mr.. Shea's engagement he Will
present DR.. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" on
Tuesday, Thursday. and Saturday nights
and 'The Bells on Wednesday and
Friday evenings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

strongest up-to-date acrobatic comedy
acts on the road; Demonio and Belle,
with a sketch that has been very well
received over the entire circuit; Rose de
France and her troop of trick and jump
ing dogs. including the original auto loop
the-loOp canine Whitley and Bell, with
down-tO-the-minute TepaTtee and typical
songs. and Jimmy COWper, IN old-time
bIack-face comedy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
BeIasco Theater,s New Pictnre..

The Belasco Theater now possesses
what may be rightly termed a hall Of
fame. Completely circling the walls Of
the lobby are large Photographic repro
auctions Of ell the Presidents Of the Unit
ed States, which were copied from the
pictures hung in the White House, and
which are now a feature Of the art de-
partment Of Washingtons playhouse
beautiful-the Belssco Theater.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
AuditOrium-MotIo Pictures and
Vaudeville.

A special run of motion pictures will be
exhibited for the first time in this city at
the New Masonic Auditorium tonight
which Will include subjects of the most
timely interest The management change
their films almost every day, so that the
entertainment Is constantly fresh and
can be viewed with interest any time
without repetition Several refined vau-
deville cots will be seen. which add q
pleasant relief while film reels are being
changed, two OF these performances be-
ing run continuously from 7:5O TO 1870
every night. With the biggest picture
auditorium in the city, check and retiring
rooms, and all the facilities OF the Ma
sonic Auditorium, the patronage Is being
increased and held TO an unusual extent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

AS a tribute to his thigh brow" friends
on the road, Frank Daniels has prepared
what he regards as a speech of deeper
import than the one with which he has
been elevating art on Broadway for the
past three months. The new speech,
which IS to be called THE Imponderable
Preponderance of Periphery in FIlchri-
tude." was first tried on the Smith Col
leSe girls, when Mr.. Daniels and his COM
pany, in THE Belle of Brittany" played
in Northampton Monday evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

The name OF the new German farce
which Thompson Buchanan has adapted
Is to be 'Luiu's Husbands" the original
title having been THE Husbands of Luz
H." Mabel harrison and Harry Conor
WI have prominent roles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
BEULAH POINTER az hEwAcADEMY

lean vitagraph series, The Crown Prince
OF Germany I'll up the measure Of
pleasure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Sir Charles Wyndham has suggested as
a means OF raising money for the Actors
Fund that actors and actresses charge a
fee for their autographs. which is TO go
10 the fund. He declares that in Eng
land he never signs a card for autograph
without prepayment for the English
actors fund, The suggestion has met with
favor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06
THE WEEKS PROGRAMME.

BeluScO-Mmc. NnXimOVH in "The
Passion Flower and "a Dolls
House."
COIumbia-Henrietta CrOsman In
"Sham.''
New NatiOnaI-Elsie Janis An '"The
Fair Coed"
Chase's-POlite Vaudeville.
Academy-BeuIah POynter I'm elena
Rivers"
Casino-ContInuOus Vaudeville.
Gayety-"The Serenaders."
Lyceum-"The Big Review"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

Raymond Hackett. the little boy who
plays David IN The Awakening OF
Helena Richie" is not related to James
K Hcckett, as has been stated. The
child was born in Rochester. where his
father was at one time occupied as a
railroad man. There are several Hack
etts on the American stage. and curl
ously enough none OF them are related.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

On Tuesday evening, February s. Thorn
az T. Shea. at the Academy OF Music,
will celebrate his 5loth performance OF
the dual role OF DR. Jekyu and Mr..
Hyde"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

In response TO many inquiries as TO
The pronunciation Of her name. Mabel
Talieferro says it is pronounced TOLL
Yer" the same as the Senator from
Florida. For this pronunciation Of very
musical name, neither the charming
actress Of "Springtime" nor the senior
Senator from the Everglade State are re-
sponsible. This way Of sounding the
name IS probably as old as the name it
self, and the habit very probably comes
from England, where the clipping of the
pronunciation Of proper names IS ex-
tremely common.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

The special music for the wonderful
Oriental dances OF Ruth St. Denis was
composed by Walter Meyrowitz. a young
German. who accompanies Miss st. Denis
as musical director II has been pro-
nounced by the critics 10 be among tho
most colorful and impressive compositions
OF modern times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-06

An enthusiastic yaehtsman is Thomas
f. Shea. at the Academy Of Music next
week. He spends his summers surround
ed by his family and numerous friends
at his beautiful home in Belfast. Me-
Yachting is the principal pastime, and
many are the cruises along the Maine
coast.