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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
ARCADE

With the basketball game between
Georgetown and Baltimore Medical Col
lege. which was postponed last wednes-
day night, scheduled for the special at
traction. the management OF the Arcade
skating rink is planning for the largest
crowd Of the season tomorrow night,
and every foot of available room in the
big balconies has been used for seating
space. Under the new policy which goes
into effect this week. the ballroom will
be open to the public every night IN the
leased for private dances. AS before,
the music will be feature at all times
Two special films that have attracted
much attention have been secured this
week I'm the motion picture theater. On
Wednesday matinee and night 1.-The
Awakening of John Bond" will be
shown, and on Thursday War" a
graphic picture OF the siege of Tripoli,
will be the feature. Bowling alleys and
all of the other attractions at the Ar
cade will be open as usual all the week.
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IMPERIAL

strong and virile playlet, "As q
Man Sows," the headline attraction al
the Imperial Theater this week, prom.
Uses to arouse unusual interest. 1t will
be played by Robert billiards. players
five capable performers, with CLIFFORD
Nipple in the lead. Baby Davis, q
child marvel. will also have an impor-
tant part. The playlet Is the dramatiza.
ton Of Frederic P. Ladd's intense story
"Norton's Guest" while Campbell Nc;
Ctlllough is the playwright. Special
scenic equipment and specially com.
posed orchestration, will be used in the
production.
The Five Musical McLarens. Scotch
instrumentalists, will offer novel act
Harry lie Clair, an impersonator of fe-
male characters. will present an original
act in which his versatility Is cleverly
shown. Jim Reynolds will give an en-
PERTAINING monologue entitled, Fifteen
Minutes Of Broadway Patter," being a
medley Of the latest from Gotham.
Watson and Dwyer, singers and
dancers, as well as takers, will be an
other interesting act. Williams and
Williams. comedy cyclists, and Lawton,
a comedy juggler, promise some laughs.
while the Imperial distinctive photo
plays will complete the merry-making
bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
MISS CROSMAN IN
PLAY OF MARTIAL !
! MK-UP AT BELASCO
In THE Real Thing Lesson
to Mankind Is Cloaked
l.. in Comedy.

In Henrietta Crosman's new comedy,
'"The Real Thing which will be the
offering at the Belasco this week, mar
ried women. happy or otherwise, all
sweetheapts and fond husbands are all
promised a profitable lesson so we'll dis
guised that they will not be able to
recognize 1t as lesson
The comedy deals with new version
Of an old theme-marital discomfort.
The>wife is too busy making mince pies
and caring for the children to dress
herself and make fuss over her hus-
band. He, naturally, feels these sights,
although they are not Intentionally
given by his wife; and the man, not
finding love at home in his acceptation
OF the word, turns for caresses to the
other woman.
This IL the condition that exists when
Henrietta Crosman, playing a widow
with fixing" propensities, arrives on
the scene. The widow sees the situa-
ton at a glance, divines the trouble.
ana starts at once to remedy 1t, using
70 aid her In the task womanly intui-
ton and good sound horse sense. She
nxeg the man and his wife 30 that
all their disturbance is over, but she
gets her own heart strings tangled up
fresh trouble forms the elimination of
the interesting and laughable comedy.
surrounding Miss Crosman Ia the
same company that appeared in the
play during the New York run at the
Maxine Elliott Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
COSMOS

The Five >Oremors will topline the
program at the Cosmos Theater this
week, and their work on the marimba-
phones is expected to prove pleasing.
There are novel features in the act.
The Three Graces will offer a song
and dance act, full of lifting tunes and
new dance steps. Jack Boyce. billed
as that quaint monologist," will bring
some new jokes to town.
Fun In a Grocery Store is the
sketch in which Harry Crandall and
company will appear, and Is claimed to
be hilartously funny. blackface act,
THE Night Porter" will serve to In
troduce Van and Carrie Avery; "Krea-
tore" the mad musician" will pro-
vide SOME musical eccentricities. A
vocal act. said to be excellent, will be
given by A. Bartomoleo, the Italian
tenor, and Miss (Juliette Wienecke, q
Baltimore soprano. Pathe's weekly re-
view of current events will complete
the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
ACADEMY

Ten Nights in Barroom," the
drama that has lived for more than
fifty years, is to be offered by Holden
C Edwards at the Academy for the
week beginning tomorrow evening with
matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
Though this is the fifty-fourth year of
the plays age 1t is the first time a
first class company, carrying its own
scenic equipment, has ever taken the
play on the road.
While 1t is a temperance play, writ
ten by great temperance man, It is
SO full of comedy that 1t never ap-
proaches the sermon type" 1t Is a
play of realism, with two humorous
characters in Mehitable Cartright and
Sample .Swichel. The cast Includes
Willis, Hall, who will play the leading
role of Joe Morgan; Miss Alma Cornell,
who will have the role of the devoted
wife and mother. and little Miss Ruby
Browning. who Will play the part Of
little Mary Morgan. For the comedy
role of Sample Swichel, Ralph j. Raw
encroft has been selected.
"Macushla' Is the name of the play
Chauncey Olcott will present at the
Columbia Theater early In January.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
NAT GOODWIN, AS
THE CAPTAIN WILL
CONE TO COLUMBIA
Comedian Brings New Com
edy Set in Atmosphere
of Philippines.

The engagement Of Nat Goodwin. nj
the Columbia Theater this week, prom.
ises to be one Of the most interesting
events of the Columbia's season. Mr.
Goodwin's new comedy, by George H.
Broadhurst and Charles r. Darcy, en-.
titled "The Captain" is built alons
lines that are said to At the comedian
admirably.
The scenes are laid in the picturesque
surroundings of Manila. with the action
transpiring during the period immedi.
ately following the return Of the Amer.
lean expedition from its descent upon
Picking at the time OF the Boxer out
break.
In an effort to assist a brother officer
who has brought down upon himself
the wrath of the Chinese highbinders
by bringing away from Picking a royal
signet ring. Capt. Jefferson Lorimer OF
the New York National Guard. imper-
sonated by Mr.. Goodwin. becomes in
volved in a series of adventures that
keeps the action moving rapidly.
Three separate love stories, one OF
which eliminates in the mating Of the
captain, are interviewer into the play
Mr.. Goodwin's leading woman Is Miss
Margaret Mooreland. other members
Of the company include Alice May
Evelyn Fooshia, Arthur 8. Hull. George
Osborne, Sidney Bracey, James Guy
Usher. Edward Ewald, Robert Harri-
son. George B. Berrell. Daniel A. Reed
c. e. Christer. and Tomato Sorokichi.
Musical Director Smith and his con-
cert orchestra will play at Chase's this
week Slafer's march, THE Belle of
Brighton" Zieher's selection, THE Kiss
Waltz" Chapo's Japanese Raiserie
ke-Sa-ko, and AYERS march, when
the Moon Swings Low
Frances Nelson, late leading lady OF
the Columbia Players, has been i'll, but
Is convalescing ct Atlantic City.
The new vaudeville star, Little Lord
Roberts. has been secured for early
presentation at. Chase's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
BELASCO

Unusual interest attaches to the COM
Ing Of NJ Mikall -Mordkin and the ALL
Stor Imperial Russian Ballet to the
Belasco Theater on Thursday afternoon
next. in that 1t probably will be the last
opportunity afforded music lovers OF
Washington to see this attraction.
The special matinee will come almost
on the eve Of the opening Of the ballet
season at the Metropolitan Opera
House, New York.
Mordktn Is reported to have improved
greatly since his appearance here ear
lier In the season. With him on this
occasion will be Mile. Julia Sedowa, NJ.
Alexander Volinine and complete COM
The orchestra, under the direction of
Vittcrio Podesti. Of the Metropolitan
Opera House, New York, will be aug
mented on this occasion. The program
will have as its principal part the rus
sian Wedding" ballet new to WASH
ingtOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
GAYETY

A brand-new organization, 1.-THE Biz
Gayety Company" will entertain the
patrons of the Gayety Theater thi,
week. "A Florida Enchantment," In
two acts. with plot, will be presented
The book is by Edward Hanford. The
story relates the adventures of two
wealthy men who seek recreation in a
Florida health resort, and while there
become acquainted with two young
women who are stopping at the same
place.
The two sports are afterward met b,
their wives, niece. and nephew, and
many complications follow. The seen.
cry. electrical effects, and costumes are
all new, and especially designed for
The Big Gayety Company" The
chorus consists of thirty girls, who will
be seen in the many musical numbers
There are sixty people in the company,
and an olio of high-class vaudeville
acts.
$50
Negotiations are pending for the an
pearance in this city during the current
season of Knox Mccain in a brilliantly
illustrated series of American travel.
ogues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
COLUMBIA

In the revelation Of heretofore prac-
tically unknown worlds wonders, It ID
doubtful II any travelogue approaches
in popular appeal the subject which
Burton Holmes has chosen for tonight
at 8 o'clock, at the Columbia Theater.
and repeat again tomorrow afternoon
at $50. 1t is the fourth of the original
ly announced series. and Is known as
Across the Andes" instead Of "Argen-
tina to Chile" as It was originally
termed.
Contrast and variety marks this par
ticular travelogue more than any in the
series. Starting from Buenos Aires,
Mr.. Holmes will conduct his patrons
by the trains Of the Trans-Andean rail-
way across the boundless pampa OF
Argentina. up the slopes of Andes, and
thence through the marvellous Andean
tunnel to the beautiful cities of Chile,
Valpariso-the greatest and busiest of
the Pacific ports of South America-and
to Santiago, a city nesting in the midst
Of tropical luxuriance, yet surrounded
by the lofty peaks Of the Andes. per-
petually snow-capped. Endless plains
will be shown in startling contrast to
Anconcaqua, South Americas Hottest
peak, making this travelogue one OF
endless variety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-10
CONVENTION HALL

Washington roller skating enthusiasts
have shown their appreciation of the
Convention Hall skating rink, which
opened last Monday by attending daily
in throngs.
The rink has proved, during the week.
to be one of the most attractive amuse.
ment places in tho city. There are two
acres Of splendid floor, affording fine
skating with no danger of collisions
The music, too, is excellent and fur
nished by a brass band playing all the
popular selections. A number OF people
who do not skate go daily just for the
music. All the skates used are of the
best quality and absolutely new.
Instructors in uniform are on the floor
teaching beginners and instructing skat-
ers in fancy steps. Wednesday night
has been set aside as society night, and
For the coming week a number of in
tsresting specialties have been ar
ranged.
Tonight at the Belasco Theater
Hans Kronold, 'cellist, will appear as
soloist In the first popular Sunday even
ing concert to be given by the peo-
pies Orchestra, William Laurier, direc-
tor. Mr.. Kronold will have an oppor-
tunity to display his musical ability to
the best advantage. as he will render
is at present soloist at All Angels and
Grace Church, New York city, and Is
a master of the cello
For the evening Mr.. Laurier has ar
ranged program to please the most
exacting taste.
An attractive list of specialties- ha 8
been provided for the concerts at the
Cosmos today, including Rinaldo and
Zelensky, the gypsy musicians; the
two clever monologists who have won
such high popularity the past week.
Harry Antrim and Jim Leslie; the
Moulton Trio, well and favorably known
here; Kreatore, the mad musician"
and the pair of vocalists, Bartolomeo
and Wienecke. The film features in
ciude the Heart of Michette," the pa
thetic tale of ballet dancer who proved
game" In a crisis, and "The Team
ster." an historical tale of the search
for Geronimo.
The Imperial Theater Sunday Con-
certs for this afternoon and evening
will inaugurate a new policy on the
part of the management. Afternoon
prices will be ten and twenty cents,
while the evening prices will be fifteen
and twenty-five cents. Musical numbers
OF a high order are promised while the
full Imperial Orchestra Will give a
special musical program, and the dis
tinctive photo-plays will be shown.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22

rent. and tho weaving Of ranbows Of rap
turc. This choir seems 10 and music
IN the ocean and in the air, and is
capable Of musical rejoicing or crieVing
i'm Natures own numbers. II leaves In
the minds nj tho audience The sweet
sounds of it's Scrcnadc. and dreams Of
the pleasures that music may bring In
any phase of human life.
The choir appears In Denver ON Tues
dag nest and from there Will proceed
To the northwest and Pacific coast. ar
rivinG i'm salt Lake City. as before
stated. from tho coast on November H.
The choir came no forihcr west than
Denver last year and IT'S appearance in
that city on Dcoembcr is last is thus
snokcn Of i'm abbreviated form by IF
W. W." in tho Denver News:
There was concert last night al
the Woman's club which was a remark
able affair II was given 10y group of
Welsh singers. the Ike OF which We Of
Denver have never heard before. Tho
concert was such that has never been
eGuacd in this city. whore male voices
alone furnished tho entertainment. II
was pretty near vocal perfection. Such
blending OF voices seems Impossible. II
was pure music, rich I'm melody, full
Of dramatic ntcusity--dcllcatc as well
flexible. marvclouSly fine as choral work
II was. I'm many respects, revelation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22
Eminent Teachers Arrive.

That the musical growth OF The city is
keeP'2s pace with Its numerical increase
ana itS widening commercial Influence
is aitcsted by the large number OF music
teachers located IN Salt Lake. An au-
nouncemcnt. Of decided interest 10 al
who are alive 10 things musical is the
addition 10 the faculty OF the L tah Con
servatory Of Music OF two new teachers.
Rose Spence, vioInisl and Mabel Fos-
ter-Spence. pianist.
Mabel FostcrSpence inhcris from her
parents ner great natural talents both
her mother aud father having possesse
musical ability 10 an unusual degree. tn,
lst1er having been an enthusiastic anna =
teuy organist OF such exceptional at
taIuments as 10 have placed him I'M the
front rank Of professional organists had
nc not been an unusually successful bus
mess man. Given the hest OF training
Mrs. Spence was. while still a schoo.
girl; brilliant pianist and the promise
OF. the early years has been fninllcd in
the matured artist Of the present. Win
such teachers as Won Wesierhagen and
William Sherwood pianists. and Mime.
EIclSnell Young in composition, Mrs
spence laid an enduring foundation upon
which has been built during several years
OF professional activity a successful mu-
sical career,
Besides teaching the piano class she
was, while at West Virginia. the head
Of the barmon". counterpoint and com
position department for eight Years. lJer
piano ComDositions have been cnthusias- =
tically received. and she will undoubtedly
be heard from later In this line of mu
sic3l cndcavor.
Mrs, Spence is a remarkable conccri
pianist. possessing clear. weIl~roundcu
technique and a fun, resonant voice. She
plays with convincing carncstncss and
assurance. displaying lnterprcla,ive pow
crs OF high order, and wins her audi
ence by making her appeal 10 that which
IS uplifting and inspiring.
Ross Spence began the study Of tho
violin at years Of age and made such
rapid progress that his parents were
urged 10 have him appear child
prodigy. but wiser counsel prevailed and
he was kept al his studies. In 1891
he was graduated from tho University
School of Music, Ann Arhor. Mich. where
Clcllan. Continuing his studies In Ber-
lin. Germany, he was for three years q
private pupil of Emanuel Wirth In 1901
he was engaged as violin instructor al
West Virginia university and in 1904 be-
came The director OF the music depart
mcnt serving in this capacity for Ave
years. During this time The standard OF
excellence OF the school OF music was
constantly raised. the enrolment also
showing steady and gratifying increase
Resides teaching the violin and history
OF music classes Inc trained a choir o
thirty voices and also had full charge
Of the university GIce and mandolin
clubs his compositions and arrange
ments for tho latter having been among
the most successful numbers OF thcl'
programme. IN spite OF tho many de.
mauds made upon bis time he found
opportunity 10 appear frequently in con.
cert, his success in this work being pro
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22

David Reese tenor solost with the
Tabernacle choir on lis eastern tour. viii
sing In the Eighteenth ward chapel this
evening at $50. The service viii he en-
tirely musical. and tho choir will rem
der selections from The Daughter OF
Jairus. the incidental readings to he
given by Miss. Elsie Ward. Solos viii be
rendered nv Mr.. Pyper. Mr.. Ensign and
Mrs Matte Read Evans, and II ladies
quartettc win be sung by Miss Margaret
Whitney, Miss Blanche Squircs. Miss
Marion Whitney and Miss Rosemarie
Young,
An interesting programme was given
]. X. Marshall for the benefit OF the Ilff
the programme were Mrs. Frank Murphy.
soprano: Miss Ethel Nettlcton. pianist
Miss Virginia Shannon. reader. Claude
Nettlcton. Nioinist,
Miss Janc Finey. dramatic soprano.
who is recent arrival fom Cedar Rapids,
la, will sing the oftcrtory SOLO at st.
MarY's cathedral today. Miss FInney will
sing Alma Rcdcmtoris,'' by Hammered.
The advanced students OF the vocal
and instrumental department. of st.
Mary'S academy arc preparing fine mu
steal programme for the members OF the
Alumnae association. who will meet for
their annual banquet at the academy on
Saturday November J.
In the absence of Prof Evan Stephens
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22
11or- 70 Memorl2e Music.

n,, T. NOT enough To know good pieces
M ,our ungers: you should be aolc 70
rfnenIbsr them without me Pitho
harpcu- your powers oi fancy that you
nr,, ,eurmbcT correctly. not only the
lsslodv OF a composition. but It's proper
Ths"H ri.o'I'' words OF Robert schunann
hould bs Impressed on every student.
Ppplls should study me pee. i'al mel {ne3
hc riano. They should observe the char :
Nter tho rhythm. thc key in which u
4 writteu. its development, melody ana
,oruonie When the study as . whole
M xven ifnprcs sod uroD the mind the
e,niI sbould next soc how much can be
.c.,iied mentally. then try To see how
t,,ch car be PLAYED Without the MUSIC.
should tho nnEcrs stumble over a passage
IahouId ,ba repeated several iinlcs. first
A,e m,kir -Rrpcatcd action OF tho inner
ma outer forces tends So produce clear
icss and 3cCuracv OF memory. u *
iffcu y good plan 10 write down from
ScfnorV what has been committed. even
/. transposc the study into other keys
>ofh IN writing and at TN" plano. Il is
Rrcat requirement. 10 grasp music With
nd notcs. hut II u absolutely essontiaf
o True muslcianship. What docs IL
.>an ~ be nIolliEcurlv musical asks
'chumann. Then gc writes, Pupils arc
|of 40 when with cyos painfully fastened
IA the notes they laboriousiy play Il pieC"
HrOurh; they g!c not musical whcn thcN
nd If imposslbnl" 10 play because TWO
agcs have been turned at once. But
rhen In playing a piece the pupil knows
fhat is cominc when an old piece can
p entirely played from memory. ir snort
hen music f. In the head and heart
ust aS well as in The fingers, then tur
npil is truly musical Students should
ni,ivalc conhdcUcc in their mcmorizing
DIVERS. too. An ancctdOtc r. told or the
Iftcd Norwegian pianisjc Madame
'rika Nisscn. ON arriving 2 concert
HI ono evening she found that she was
nnounCcd 10 play SOM" thing she had
ailcd to have prepared by recent prac-
re. DisllSiuG TO change tho programme
be- SAT quietly down alone and called mp
be piece mentally. following 1t with her
myers on her ltnc"S-a faNrriir habit Of
frs y few passages failed 10 come to
er mird. bui trusting 10 the inspiration
the. moment and believing thai he.
Iuscuar sense would como Ia the rCECuc
be hogan 10 PLAY and was rewarded by
barring the work come cNQuiSiicly from
er music -loy,ng soul. helped bv skilled
ngeTs. True musicians should know
II the h"s, works Of IN" best masters
nj IL possible should know them with
Dt tic music. No chords cycE sound so
rec. 20 composition can bc rendered
'ith freedom while tho written notes
land as a barrier between the mind and
lc fingers
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22
Plans for Recital.

Charles Kent, baritone. is arranging Il
recital Of merit TO be given In the near
future. The programme will include:
o God. Have Mercy. y.s...... Mcpdclssohu
IL Is Enough. gh......,.......r. Mcndcssohu
Prologue "PagliacCi". ....... Beoncayallo
BrdNcSt Heart. Faust .......... Gounod
o Pure and Tender Star OK Eve. from
:'Tsnnhauser'' .......,...... Wagner
Lost Chord Sir Arthur Sullivan
The Village Blacksmith. h....,......W Weiss
The Ell King. ,.s,...... Schubert
To Authca ,............... ..,,... 1iatton
The Two Grcnddlcrs. .......... SchumaDn
Torcador from Carmen. ........ BiZct
MIR, Kent has secured the services of
Prof. Edgar BaEliSs. talented organist
and pianist. Mr. BayllSs is a graduate
Of the Royal Academy of Music. London
where he was recognized as one OF The
leading teachers In that institution.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22
Kubelik in New York.

To-day IS an important musical day in
New York for II marks the official OPEN
nS OF tho l9Il-l2 musical season by
Ian kubelik. the young Bohemian Nio-
lin vlrtuoso. who PLAYS before thousands
this evening at The big floppodromc. In
cidcntaily. it is to be the first rcappcaT-
anco OF Kubclik in this country after
an absence of four years. and marks
his farewell In the United States and
Canada.
Kubelil is to play one hundred con-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22
Famous Choir Coming,

Tho. Mountain Ash choir Of Wales.
lfrcat Britain. which win appear at The
salt Bake lECatrr on Tuesday and
"Wednesday evenings. November II and
~. Is most mqursjiona bly, a remarkable
musical organization individually and
aud under The leadership of
H., GlyudWr Richards produces musical
rfrcctq Of The voice that suggests tu tho
0carcrs. with marvellous viNidncSs and
oeauIy The dim ana flowing lidudncss
f the rivers depths. sunrise over the
nountaln tops. The mUrmurous stiffness
pf forest. The weird rumhinG Of an
RpprosChiuc aicr'n and mountain tor
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-22

ture OF the west. Prof Weihes loyalty
30 high musical standards. and his well
known standing as master of the violin.
were ably brought out and appreciated.
Among those present were Prof. J. J.
Mcclellan. Fred Midgley, Arthur Freber.
James p. Olsen. Alfred Rordsme. Willard
Flashman. l.. y. Kimball. Chris Jesper-
son. Alfred Masterman. George klnk.
Oge Jorgenscn, Robert Hurd. Erwin Lar
cen and Dell Reasley.