The Washington bee., 1911-04-08

that It has ever received at any time
It has visited this city. The star actor,
and the one who carried off the lau-
rels, was Mr.. 5. H. Dudley. He is get
ting better and better every season.
HIS singing, acting and dancing were
all that could be expected He is an
everlasting tun-maker From the time
the curtain rises until it falls it was
pleasure to be there. Mr. Dudley is
one OF the greatest geniuses upon the
American stage today, and the Smart
Set company IN its entirety is refined
and entertaining.
Miss Aida Walker was at her best.
She was faultlessly dressed, and her
d1gn1hed bearing made her the ad-
mired OF all admirers. Both she and
Mr.. Dudley captured the house, with
Mr.. Dudley in the lead.
Miss Ella Anderson as Caroline
Brown, widow, was enCOred several
times. She also took we'll She is
bewltchlng singer and a sweet actress.
Miss Anderson is far better in her act
ing and singing than she has ever
been. She, like Miss Walker, is full of
grace and refinement Miss Elizabeth
Heart, as Lily White, her daughter,
was very good. Miss Alberta Ormes
as Ella Wheeler Wilson, a sporting
editress, plays her part to perfection.
Miss Ormes knows her character, and
she portrays it. She acts every bit the
newspaper correspondent. Mr. An
drew Tribble as Babe Johnson, Rasp-
berry's affinity, never fails to make a
hit
Mr. William Ramsey, as Marse
Lewis is a valuable acquisition to the
show. Mr.. viii Grundy has improved,
and his acting is quite good. Mr.. Jas.
Lightfoot, as Wellington White, own
er of horse farm, deserves special
mention. Mrs. Daisy Mitchell Bryum,
a former Washington girl, surprised
her friends and admirers Monday
night in her stunts with Miss Walker
Miss BTyum certainly sprung a surprise
in her dancing and acting. Also the
young lady who preceded her is a
beautiful fancy dancer. Her name The
Bee failed to obtain
There was a brilliant array of
Washington's best society out this
week, and especially on Monday night
following is synopsis of scenes of
"The Smart Set:
Act Scene Wellington Whites
race-horse farm. Alexandra, Va, eight
miles from Washington. Scene .
The Washington and Alexandria turn
pike. Scene 3-The exterior of the
White House, Washington, D. c., the
beginning.
Act 2-The bayous of the Mississip-
pi. Raspberry's dream.
Act 3-Scene I-Rapsberry's awak-
ening, on the White House steps,
Washington, D. c. Scene 2-Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Washington. Scene 5.
Clubhouse Of the Jockey Club.
Mr.. James T. Bryum is the musical
director of the Smart Set" orchestra.
He is not only a director, but a mus
ical composer of ability.
Miss Jennie B. Hillman is the ward
robe mistress. Miss Hillman, aside
from her executive ability, is a good
singer
The Smart Set" will be here all
next week, and those who have not
seen it should not fail to attend.
One of the greatest geniuses is
shown in Mr.. Dudley's mule The cos
tunes of the entire company are of
exceeding good taste. Those of the
women are beautiful Miss Anderson,
as the widow, is graceful; Dudley is
funny; Miss Walker is a charm; Miss
Anderson has the air of a princess. |
The chorus girls are beautiful The /
sports in the show dress up to date, |
and their suits are very becoming.