The Washington herald., 1911-09-17
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The second week of the season at
the Columbia Theater, beginning a
week from tomorrow night. will be
notable for an elaborate production by
Henry w. Savage OF Leo Ditrichstein's
latest and greatest farcical comedy.
"A Million The million refers to
the amount called for an elusive bit OF
paper. technically called lottery tick
ct, that leads to paper chase with
the most exciting and convulsing sur
roundings. In the opinion of Mr.. Saw
age and his advisers, the play is des-
tined to prove one of the biggest hits
OF the season. and with that idea in
view he has assembled an interpreting
company Of artists each OF whom will
be recognized as a metropolitan Ia
vorite Among them will be found
Frank Keenan,. Taylor Holmes. William
Rurress, Henry c. Mortimer. Paul Ker.
Irene Fenwick Eulalie Jensen, John
Butler. Robert Webb Lawrence. Rich
ard Pitman, william J. Mahoney,
Charles J. Mccarthy Gustav Hartstein,
Jennie Weathersby, and Kenyon Bish-
op.
The opening trumpet of the musical
season will be sounded at the Columbia
Creatore and his famous band of tall
ented musicians will be heard in the
only concert they are scheduled to give
in Washington this season.
Sig. Creatore is remarkable as a band
leader in that he spares no pains or
time in making as fine a finish as
though he were leading an orchestra.
He seems able to reach out and find the
keynote of almost any piece which he
attempts. and certain il is that in his
rendition Of the beautiful "Stabat Ma
ter" by Rossini. a tender and impress
sive Benedictus by Gounod. an organ
offertory by Batiste. and the prelude
and sacred song from the first act of
"Parsifal," he produces. effects which
are so exquisite that they will linger
long in the memories of all who hear
him. Nothing he gives, however, shows
so completely the perfect control and
the personal influence he possesses over
his band as does his organ offertory.
One OF the most pleasing announce
ments that Manager A. c. Mayer, Of tho
Lycetfrn Theater, makes is the forthcom-
ing engagement of Whalen & Martell's
Kentucky Bellies" an organization
which for splendor of surroundings, for
gorgeousness of costuming, and for high
quality of the. entertainment provided is
said to rank far above all other travelling
burlesque aggregations this season. Such
capable people as Topack and Manning,
| Charles Relyea, La Belle Helene, Elm
City Quartet. Marion Benson, Ben Byron,
| and Lester Pike are in the cast, while the
chorus is composed OF some twenty-five
regular girls.
American and European stars Of the
highest realms Of polite vaudeville will
vie with each other at Chase's next
week. the place of pre-eminence being
given to the distinguished dramatic come
dienne, Amelia Bingham, who, supported
by Messrs. Lloyd Bingham, and ]. W.
Lott and Miss Franklyn, will present
big Moments from Great Plays" In
this original offering, comprising the cru
| cial scenes In her most popular produc-
! tfons, Miss Bingham runs the entire
gamut of emotions. and has given to
| vaudeville one of the most delightful
presentations in the annals of her pres
ent sphere. The extra added attraction,
Stuart Barnes, the Broadway raconteur
and bon viveur, will be- welcomed with
fiattering ovations. From the legend
1 laden land OF the Samural will come the
splendid Satsuda troupe. Another i'm
portation direct from the Paris Folies
Rergere is Roberty's dancing mademoi-
/ seIles, considered the worlds greatest
pirouettists. William and Warner. thS
French virtuosos. will introduce many
new musical Instruments Armstrong and
/ Clark will include their latest laugh
winner. and Mile. Martha and Ollie vii
= have rare novelty.