The Washington times., 1911-11-21
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comedy, furnished the star comedy act
costumes, and a knack at knowing how
to appeal to their audience were re-
sponsible for repeated encores. Vieing
in song and dance The Josetty broth
ers, In acrohatic acts, gave an excellent
exhibition of tumbling and calisthenics.
The motiongraph plays. one OF the fea-
.,asss tnres Of 1f The the Imperial performances
The building, both exterior and in
terror, is one of the prettiest in the
city. and the comfort Of the patrons
has been well considered; One notice
able feature sure to make friends for
the house. is the rule that no tips are
10 be received by anyone: The coat
nnd hat check boy last night nsrIS politely h,l
saying, I'VE take no tips at the I'M
perial.' t.s. t
Joseph M. Patterson's Dope which
for some weeks this fall kept Broadway
talking, scored a fresh success at Its
first Washington presentation last night
at the Casino.
The cast consists of seven members.
and their presentation of the evils In
cident to the traffic In COCAINE and other
drugs was strikingly realistic. Herman
Lieb, as "Doc," was true to life, as II
of population as the lower East SIDE in
New York. He was ably assisted by
Miss Evelyn Walls. The adaptation of
the Patterson play was gripping in its
appeal and Its lesson. Mr.. Lieb Is a
trained and skillful actor, and well de-
served the appreciation shown his work
While the Patterson playlet led the
bill at the f street mouse. other num-
bers were appreciated.
Miss Billie Fay won much appla use
with her singing, and Gus Leonard, with
his travesties on magic, interspersed
with music, kept them laughing dur
ing his turn.
Yolden and Harren are musical pair
well worth hearing. Hall brothers pre-
sented clever acrobatic stunts, new and
novel, Excellent moving pictures close
the performance, that Is on the whole
an exceptional one.
THE Dar)ings of Paris entertained
large audie ences at the Lyceurl yester-
day afternoon and evening, and those
Who attended were well rewarded. for,
W bile there is little or no plot, there is
a wealth of good singing and dancing,
and a chorus that takes the eye from
"Murphy's Troubles" is the name of
the two-act farce, and It affords ]. Theo
| Murphy an opportunity to show his
1 worth
"The Gobhle Rag" the finale of the
| first act is all that Is claimed for it.
There are several other good numbers.
Gladys Sears, the soubrette. proved an
! excellent entertainer, despite heavy
cold.
The olio Is excellent. Watson and
| Pandy Go some clever 1anciag, while
John and Jessie Powers, Gus Elmore
and Lillian Washburn, and the Era
Comedy Four, We'd with each other in
pleasing the audience.
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THE Social Maids" reveal themselves
at the Gayety this week, and the show
under the direction of Hurtig and Sea-
mon Is full Of new bur!esque material
songs, dances and general ensembles
Two acts, 1.-THE Boys From Home" gt
with a dash and vigor in keeping witt
sIch an entertainment. George Stone
OF Wizard of Oz' fame, is the chic
funmaker, and he has a clever foil II
Frank Hayes. Jimmy Connors. in {
| dual role was excellent, while Thomas
| welch and Wilbur Dobbs, carried ou
their part of the entertainment credit
| ably.
| Comely Jennie Austin heads the fem
| mime contingent and made a hit will
her songs and dances. Henriette Pill
lard and Stella Suits worked with vi
yacity. The chorus, always an essen
tial and diverting feature of burlcsque
Is large one, and displayed ability a!
singers and dancers.
s,, The second tt, act. which has a Unite,
| OF the best bits Of burlesque work seer
at the Gayety this season The SOM
hit was "Bcautiful Isle of Love-" sun.
by Jennie Austin and chorus.
"Chums'' established its reputation
at the Cosmos yesterday as one of tn
clever playlets Of the season. 1t wa
presented by Henry Hargrave and com
pany. The Original Rough Ride
Band Of Musicians" have stirring musi
to offer, of the patriotic brand, scorin
a hit In their military tableaux. Baby
Virginia is one of the successes on tn
bill; her juvenile comedy makes her
big favorite. Stewart, Desmond. and com
pany in Cohen. the Cop have eX
cellent topical songs; THE Whistlin
Bachelor" offered by Goodw win broth
ers, is full of original melodic effects