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The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
MERCHANT eF VENICE
BEN GREET PLAYERS %0el''~'
COMING ATTRACTIONS
BeIasco-"Caste."

At the Belasco Theater next week, the
Ben Greet Stock Company viii present
T. W. Robertson's famous comedy en-
titled Caste" the scenes of which are
laid in London and its suburbs in the
middle of the past century. Caste" de-
picts. In a most divertlng and laughable
manner. a series of events OF Importance
in the lives of two English families,
whose social stations are irreconciIably
contrasted as the proverbial poles. The
plot is interesting and revolves around
the young English officer who maTries
below his station, the entanglements and
enabarrassments that result from the
misdeeds OF the drunken father Of his
wife; the hoydenish sister-in-law, who
loves the jolly plumber; the aristOcratic
Englishman. who finds something Of in
terest in these characters. Then the
touch Of pathos and threatened tragedy
in the reported death of the officer in
the field, with the happiness caused by
his return. the whole making a charming
portrayal of the lighter and darker sides
OF human nature.
The opening of the performance on
Monday night next viii be devoted 10 a
benefit for the aged and unfortunate
actress. Miss Clara Morris, whose III
ness and financial troubles have aroused
the whole nation.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
THE HIPPODR0ME.
Opening of Outdoor show at Amer
lean League Park.

With the opening of the Hlppodrome
Monday night at the American League
Park, amusement lovers of Washington
will have the latest of the "fads'' Of
other cities-open-air vaudeville and cir
Gus "stunts'-to attend. Beginning with
a band concert by the well-known Pts
torio Band, the bill will include eighteen
acts, many of which have been headliners
in the vaudeville circuits and elsewhere
during the past season. A partial list of
the attractions which the Hippodrome
will offer at each performance at popular
prices includes: Babcock, in hts dare
devil loop of the death trap; Slivers, the
world-famous clown, formerly with Bar
mum & Bailey and the New York Hip
podrome; the Martelle Family, whose
bicycle act is the best Of its kind on the
stage; Henry Brothers, comedy horizontal
bar experts; the Great Stirk, slack
Wrist: Delmore and Oneida. on the flying
rings; the Marvellous ESTRADA. equili-
brist; ]. Stanton Clown; Reid and De-
mott. equestrian act: Devoi and Dunlap:
Franz Reid, equestrian artist; Matsuda
Troupe: Carl Damon Troupe. novel Euro
pean acrobats; Dupont Brothers. ground
and lofty tumblers; Lunette Sisters, most
beautiful act in circus vaudeville; HUI
cato. famous equilibrist; josie Demont,
equestrian artist; Nine. Nanon and her
200 wonderful cockat0OS.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
Casino-sunday Concert To-day.

The Sunday concerts at the Casino
Theater are proving very successful. To-
days concert. beginning at p. m, will
run continuously until II p. m AS a
special feature the sensational act of
Count Chic and THE Girl of Mystery"
has been retained. The demonstration Of
mind reading which this remarkable cou-
pie gave all last week has become the
talk Of theatergoers all over the city. A
special programme has been arranged by
Count ChilO for to-day. and several new
features will be introduced which will
still further mystify Casino patrons. 9th
ers in the excellent programme VIII be
the Minstrel Four who give q miniature
minstrel performance. singing, dancing.
and jokes; Walter James, In his inimitabIe
monologue and songs: Perry & Mckee.
expert banjoists; Duval Sisters, singers
and entertainers, and special reels of the
latest motion picture plays and up-to-date
scenes of general public interest.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
THE wEEK,s PROGRAMME.

The New NatiOnaI-The AbOrn Eng
Iish Grand Opera Company in
seTraviata" and "RigolettO."
The BeIascO-The Ben Greet Players
in ''The Tempest" 1.-THE Mer-
chant OF Venice" and 'The Come
dy of Errors."
The COIumbia-The Columbia Play
ers in Caught In the RAIN
The CasinO-VnudevtIle.
TO-night-The AbOrn English Grand
Opera Company in "C=valIeria
Rusticana" and grand Operatic
concert at the New National.
To-day and TO-night-Vaudeville
and Motion Pictures at the
Casino.
The HippOdrOme-Beginn MOa-
day night at American League
Park, outdoor vaudeville and
amusement features.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
Virginia Theater.

On account of the great success OF the
Georgia minstrels. the S. R o. sign be-
ing displayed at nearly every perform
ance, they have been re-engaged for the
coming week. There will be new songs
and jokes to-day and entire new dances
the balance OF the week.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
New NationaI-.The Bohemian Girl"

The Bohemian Girl" BaIfe's melodi-
Gus masterpiece, which has made itself
an immortal favorite, Is the opera chosen
for the closing week Of the extended en-
gagement of the Aborn Grand Opera
Company at the New National Theater
The whole of next week viii be devoted
TO it, with the regular matinees on
Wednesday ard Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The whole Of "Cavalleria Rusticana"
will be sung at the operate concert given
at the New National Theater tonight, in
addition to the gems from many other
operas.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Joseph Hazelton, whose character work
with the Columbia Players has been COM
manding much approval Of late, was a
member OF Laura Keene's company al
the old Ford Theater the night Lincoln
was assasinated.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
The COIumbia-"The Bachelors Ro-
manceo

=
NANCE
Another Of Sol Smith Russelrs most
memorable plays is announced for pro-
duction by the Columbia Players. 1t is
Martha Morton's delightful comedy, THE
Bachelors Romance" which proved so
profitable and popular a vehicle for that
comedian that he devoted his entire time
TO it for a series of years. II was origi-
nally produced at the Garden Theater,
New York, with a remarkable company,
which included Annie Russell. Blanche
Walsh, Grin Johnson, Fannie Addison
Pitt. Sidney Booth, and many others OF
note, all of whom found themselves
cast for parts almost as good, and GER
tainly as distinctive, as the one in which
the star himself appeared. Mr.. Fred
Berger, who was Mr.. Russeli's manager
throughout his entire career. will prob
ably personally direct the production Of
the play.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

emergence from the dreary days imme-
diately preceding. Washington win be
glad TO welcome the Coburn Players on
other occasions, since they came well up
TO expectations in artistic ability
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Paul McAllister. leading man Of the
Columbia Players, is an artist OF no mean
ability. and frequently amuses himself
by sketching characteristics OF his ASSOC
ciates, as well as OF himself.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The Chicago Tribune printed a long
story last week about ticket SPECTATORS
and their methods. 1t found that nearly
one-third of the tickets for each perform
ance in the principal theaters are regu-
larry issued TO spectators. and that the
management makes an extra quarter on
ticket and the seller a like amount.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

William Hodge. in the Harrington WI
son comedy. The Man from Home" is
now In the twenty-fourth week of his
stay at the Park Theater, Boston, a re-
markable record for that city. Seats are
still selling several weeks in advance.
and even the hot weather seems TO have
no appreciate effect on the enormous
business Of this attraction.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

1t is probable that the Pullman children.
who made so favorable an impression in
"Salomy Jane" during the past week. viii
be seen with the Columbia Players in an
other play shortly.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The original manuscript Of Sheridan's
great play, THE School for Scandal"
viii be sold at public auction in London
June II. 1t is Charles Frohmans inten-
ton 10 purchase this almost sacred docu-
ment and TO present Il to the New York
Public Library.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
The New National.

The first performance of Ia Traviata'
will be given at the New National The
alter tomorrow afternoon, with no Mon
day evening performance. The Wednes-
day matinee viii begin at l o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Carlo Nicosia, the leader OF the Aborn
Grand Opera Orchestra, composed all the
music for Sothern's production Of Don
Quixote.'
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Mr. Greet has engaged Mr.. Lionel Bel
more as stage manager. Mr.. Belmore
was last season stage director for Mr..
William Faversham. and staged that
magnificent production of "Herod" Mr..
Belmore was for q number Of years stage
manager for the late Sir Henry Irving.
and has filed that important position
with other big producing English man
ayers and stars.
Among the new faces see. with the
Greet Players is Robert Stuart Pigott,
whose impersonation OF Careless in THE
School for Scandal" last week created
very favorable impression. In that
character Pigott sang the famous toast
TO women. accompanying himself on
genuine old spinet which he played with
artistic feeling.
Miss Keith Wakeman will make her
first appearance in this city with the
Greet company. appearing as Portia in
THE Merchant of Venice" this week
Miss Wakeman was last season leading
lady for Otis Skinner, and formerly with
z. s. Willard, besides having been Mr.
Greet's leading lady in previous seasons.
While playing the title role in David
Garrick" last week at the Belasco. Mr..
A. Hylton Allen wore a pin in his lace
fall which had been actually worn by
Garriek himself This pin was given to
Mr.. Greet by Mrs Margaret Eburne
thirty years ago on Mr.. Greet's first
appearance in "She Stoops TO Conquer"
Mrs. Eburne was distantly connected
with the Garrick family, and the pin had
been given to her by David Garrick's
sister.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The libretto of La Traviata" is based
upon the Camille" of the younger Du-
mas.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
The BeIasco.

FRITZ Won Busing. the popular mezzo-
soprano. was a pupil of Garcia.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

CasinO-COunt ChiIO Re-engaged.
Due to the sensation caused by Count
Chic and ''the girl Of mystery" Manager
Mayer had nothing 20 do but re-engage
this remarkable couple for this. their sec
ond week at the Catino. 1t is a question
il washington vaudeville patrons have
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Stanley James will appear this week in
Caught in the Rain" as Mr.. Mason. a
part originated by the lamented Jack
Saville.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
/EfAeopn oseoo co.eas~lIN i" RiooLETTe" M
7 '~'N' ~ " lNIHI VI
THIS WEEKS PLAYBILLS
New NatiOnaI-'LR Traviata" and
s9RigOlettO."

"RigOlettO."
The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany's fourth week at the New National
Theater. starting with the coming special
matinee on Monday afternoon. will bring
two more happy selections from the pop
ular classics as the two semi-weekly
changes Of programme. 1t will be
Verdi week entirely. the two selections
being La Traviata," for Monday. Tues
day, and Wednesday, and ''RigolettO,"
for Thursday. Friday, and Saturday.
The AbOrn singers will not appear Mon
day night but viii begin the week with
a special matinee Monday afternoon at
. and 80 cents The Wednesday matinee.
at the same prices, will begin at p. m.
sharp, instead of the usual afternoon
time for ringing up. while the Saturday
matinee will start at 2:l5, as usual.
La Traviata" is enjoyed not alone by
the unsteady inclined. but is also attrac-
tive because its story has been presented
as La Dame AUX Camelias." by Alex
ander Dumas, and as the equally famous
drama, Camille"
Verdrs "Rigoletto" and la Traviata"
are veritable mines OF melodies Of the
distinctively Italian sort, Of the charm
ing lyric style. dearly loved by opera
goers of all nations. "Rigoletto" takes
its story from lie Roi S'amuse." by
Victor Hugo, which Edwin Booth pre-
scented in America under the title of THE
Fools Revenge"
Domenico Russo, a tenor new TO the
present Aborn series. but who was heard
at the New National il their presentation
'of Carmen" three years ago, will return
10 appear In these two selections during
the coming week. alternating with Eu-
genio Battain. Another noted singer al
ready made popular here in Aborn offer
ings, Achflle Albert. barytOne. will re-
turn for the title role Of 'Rigoletto" dur
ing the latter half Of the week-a part in
which he is said 10 be at his best, and IN
which his dramatic and vocal talents
have drawn an Interpretation that has
been accorded an ovation In other cities
The rest Of the cast will be quite as
notable. including artists already estab-
lished as favorites here including Lois
Ewen and Edith Helena, appearing in
turn in the prima donna roles; J. X. Muir
ray, barytOne; Alice Eversman, sopranoi
William Schuester. basso; Fred Chapman,
barytone, and others
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
\ LOIS EWgLL roneANT
Il ABokn OPeRh
THE SUMMER PLAYERS.
The Columbia.

Walter Wilson, Of the Columbia Play
ers, viii this week appear in cork. being
cast as an old Southern darby.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Festival.


For this week at the Belasco Theater
an interesting series Of Shakespearean
plays viii be presented by the Ben Greet
Players. Three plays were decided upon
for presentation this week and the ar
of them is as follows: For to-
morrow and Tuesday nights The Tenn
pest" in which Mr.. Greet viii be seen as
CaIiban, Ruth Vivian as Ariel. and Violet
Vivian as Miranda. For this production
a large number of children are employed
in the several dances. On Wednesday
matinee and night and THURSDAY night
the company will appear in The Mer-
chant of Venice" Mr.. Greets interpreta-
ton Of Shylock is said to be the most in
teresting and artistic Of his many notable
representations. Miss Violet Vivian should
make a dainty and wholly delightful
Portia, and the balance OF the company
is admirably cast to the best advan-
tage. Friday night and Saturday natl
nee and night 1.-The Comedy of Errors
will be the bill. This is the first time the
Greet Players have arranged TO. present
this play in Washington, though 1t has
long been In their repertoire. Cases OF
mistaken identity are q favorite source
of comedy situations and complications
in many OF the plays of Shakespeare,
but in no other play is this factor
brought to so delightful and complex a
point as in ''The Comedy of Errors"
whose very title suggests the form Of
comedy evidently so popular with the
great playwright. The company has been
strengthened for these productions and
special scenery prepared for each play.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
CoIumbia-"Caueht in the Rain.'

OF Western setting. but in every other
respect differing from the production Of
the past week, the Columbia Players will
tomorrow night be seen in William Col
lier's farce Caught in the Rain"
The comedy is the joint work Of Mr.
Collier and Grant Stewart, and was
originally produced in New York. at the
Garrick Theater. December 81. 1906. with
the authors in the roles of Dick Craw-
ford and Bryce Forester, respectively
These parts have been assigned TO Paul
McAllister and CASTOR Bell for the pres
ent production, with every indication
that they will duplicate the popular sue
cess which attended the efforts Of their
predecessors. Julia Dean will have the
role of Muriel, while to Emeie Melville
will fall the part Of Mrs. Merriden. Flor
ence Huntington and Phyllis Sherwood
will also return to the cast in the roles
of Violet Mason and Nellie Gardiner
Indeed, the cast Is such lengthy one
that every member of the company will
be pressed into service.
The scenes OF Caught In the Rain"
are laid in and about Helena, Mont, and
its dialogue crackles with the same crisp
flavor that the altitudinous atmosphere
of the Rockies is said to possess. All in
all, It is reputed TO be one of the best
humorous plays in which William Collier
ever appeared.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

TITS an III wind that blows nobody
any good" Let the playgoers of Wash
ington and the managers OF its theaters
make merry and rejoice over the vagaries
of May and June. for they have made
hay while the rain fell in torrents.
In spite of the uniform excellence Of
the summer performances now being
given at the local theaters, it is unreason-
able to suppose that packed houses would
have been the rule had the weather been
propltous for outdoor sports and amuse-
ments. Nobody wants to be indoors in
June. but when June refuses to stay put
and the bills at the playhouses are so in
wiling. the answer may be found on the
bOx-ofilce sheets.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The Ceburn Players finally gave their
outdoor productions of "As You Like IT,
and Twelfth Night" and though the
comfort Of the audience was slightly
marred by wet grounds. the sun shone
cheerfuIly, and nature seemed glad Of her
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19
ABOUT wELL-KNowN PLAYERS.

Charles Baisar will not continue with
the New Theater Company another sea-
son, but his success with this organiza-
ton has been in keeping with former en-
gagernents with Mrs. Fiske. John Mason
in THE Witching Hour and as leading
man with various stock companies. Mr..
Balsar's opportunities with the New -'he-
ater have been somewhat limited, owing
doubtless. to the size Of the company. but
one OF the most artistic individual per-
formances in the opening production Of
Antony and Cleopatra was his persona
ton of Eros; his Poiexines in THE Win
ter's Tale" and Sebastian In Twelfth
Night" we're also splendidly received. Mr..
Balsar will return to New York at the
close Of the New Theater company's tour.
June Is.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

The first Of the outdoor shows will bid
q bold defiance to the weather man to-
morrow night, when the Hippodrome at
American League Park viii open with a
high-class vaudeville entertainment, the
details Of which VIII be found elsewhere
on this page The idea has been tried in
other cities with marked success, the ad-
vantage TO the audience being that while
they have every advantage Of fresh air
and cool breezes, there Is a roof provided,
which Is rather necessary just at present
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

In the true American spirit becoming
the Yankee girl. Blanche Ring Is not
sailing for Europe this summer, but is
enjoying herself at her country home Ia
Mamaroneck. The one interruption which
Miss Ring has allowed in her summer
rest was weekend in New York. where
she sang many of her successes. includ-
ing ''Yip-i-addy," Rings on Her Fin
gers" and "TeH II 70 Sweeney" for the
Victor Record Company. Miss Rings
second season in THE Yankee Girl"
opens in Atlantic City early in the fall.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

Caught in the Rain" VIII be reeog-
aized as a seasonable suggestion II all
the people who have been literally
caught in the rain during the past
few weeks were 70 desire to see the Col
Her comedy. the run would have to be
prolonged. Those who are to sit in the
front rows will feel thoroughly at home.
If they have been going out much of late,
but they should not leave their rain-coats
in the lobby.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-19

AS an evidence of good artistic instinct
and a proper disregard for meaningless
tradition, the Aborns' Lucia enacted the
mad scene by herself. The chorus Of
guests and jewellers withdrew and left
the unhappy lady to herself where she
was free to MARBLE her cadenzas without
prying supervision. Any change that viii
lessen the inconsistencies that a fifty
year-old libretto encounters on the mod
ern stage is most welcome. Grand operas
are full Of such disturbing elements, but
We generally have TO tolerate them for
the sake OF the music.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-22
mot MEMBER OF FIRM
BUT HAS MONEY THERE

Whether a bill for $3.50 from
Messrs. f. w. Evans &c Co. for eggs
and other supplies furnished to the
City Home is tn be paid or thrown
esit rests with ceaneiirnea Graham.
Eobson and Jacob Lmlauf. Monday
night appointed a special subcom-
nittee from the council committee
on relief of the poor TO consider the
matter.
AS soon as the bill was presented
Councilman John Hirschberg object
ed 10 payment on the ground that
Councilman r.. G.. Richards is men,
Der OF the firm. which is consequent
iy prohibited by statute fsom trading
with the city.
declare, however. that the council
man is not a member of the firm. hae-
ing Withdrawn a number OF years ago.
though his name is still retained on
tho company's stationery to prevent
confusion among the patrons of the
firm who might otherwise think that
tho management of the business had
changed hands.
II was admitted that Mr.. Richards
had money invested In the business
rot as a stakeholder. but merely as
an investor. He lis receiving a stip-
ulated interest on his money. accord
Ing to the statements of MI. Exams,
just As interest would be paid If the
money had been borrowed from Q
bank or trust comnanx.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-22
PHYSICIANS PLAN
NEW SANATARiUM
Modern Institution Costing $4,000
Will Probably Be Erected in
Manassas.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
MANASSAS. VA, March ga
meeting of -the- physicians and sur
held in the office of DIR. w. Fewel
Merchant. tn the Peoples National
Bank building, Saturday. for the pur-
pose of discussing ways and means
for the establishing sanitarium at
Manassas, which shall be open to
physicians OF good standing.
DR. w. \. Newman was elected
chairman, and DR. w. rewel Mer-
chant, secretary Drs. w, A. New
man. j. NJ. Lewis. b. +. Iden, Jr,,
J. L. Meredith and w. Fewel Mer-
chant were appointed a committee
to formulate and submit a plan of
organization Ia meeting to be call
ed by the chairman. Messrs. West
wood Hutchinson, q. Raymond Rat
Zine. Hon, Thomas II, Lion and
Mayor {. A. Sinclair. of the Manas-
sas business League. have been in
tited to meet with the committee.
Several plans have been suggest
ed, including the organization of a
stock company. but these plans are
contingent upon the report of the
committee. 1t Is estimated that an
expenditure of $1,000 will be neces-
sary for the establishment and equip
nient of the institution In contempla-
ton. Provision will be made for the
accommodation of at least twenty pa
tients at one time. and patients re-
siding in Prince William county will,
at all times. be given the preference
of admission.
Dr. Merchant, formerly practic-
ing physician of Manchester, conceiv-
cd the idea of establishing the enter
prise, and It is due largely to his
efforts that the accomplishment of
the object is almost certainly as
surcd.
Mrs Hattie r. Lewis, mother of DR..
J. Mayre Lewis. who has been In a
critical condition from cancer for the
past six months. was reported dying
last night, at her home i'll North Main
street,