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The Washington times., 1911-05-30
AMERICA GR|EVES
WITH ENGLAND FOR
FAMED SIR GILBERT
Librettist Was Producer of
Many Of Most Popular.
Light Operas.

LONDON. May 3o.-The British empire
and the United States will unite in
mourning the death Of Sir william
Schwenck Gilbert, whoSwa stricken
with syncope while bathing yesterday
afternoon in a pond on his grounds, at
Harrow. The most nirlble-witted OF
Englishmen, librettist with Sir Arthur
Sullivan, of the immortal Gilbert and
Sullivan light operas, was drowned be-
fore the eyes of his wife and adopted
daughter, Nancy Macintosh.
Sir Gilbert was born at Southampton
In 1886, and was barrister before he
became a playwright. First of all, he
attracted attention as a contributor to
Punch. where his Bah Ballads" were
first printed. Later Trial by Jury"
"Pygmalion and Galatea," "Danl
Druce," and Charity" were written
and played.
But. rapidly as his fame as a writer
Of plays grew. 1t was not until Sir WILL
lam combined with Arthur Sullivan that
his fame became worldwide. They be-
gan with THE Sorcerer." in 1878, and
the year afters produced their most
famous work of all, "Pinafore." At
intervals this was followed by The
Pirates OF Penzance," Patience" TO
lanthe," The Mikado." and six less
known light operas.
America went as wild over the Gil
bertian wit and the Sullivan melodies
as did England, and "Pinafore" In par
tcular is a perennial musical blossom
in both countries.
Sir William Gilbert was something
more than a mere Iibrettist He wa. n
liberal In politics. and he was fond Of
satirizing political evils of the day
Thus Patience" ridiculed the craze for
estheticism which swept England in
the eighties, and "1olanthe" pokes no
end Of fun at the house CT lords. Pima
fore" followed the appointment to the
lordship Of admiralty of a man who had
never been to sea.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
Glen Echo Park.

Memorial Day marks the first of the
special celebrations TO be held throug-
out the summer season at the new Glen
Echo Park, which, since its opening
last Saturday afternoon, has been Wis
tied by thousands of amusement seek
ers.
Featured upon today's program at this
resort will be afternoon and evening ses-
sions in the open air dancing pavilion
There will also be a special musical
program, and the various attractions,
all Of which are in perfect order. and
are prepared for a large influx of visi-
tors Thursday evening the first dis
play of fireworks, which is to be a reg
ular weekly feature, will be inaugurated.
Admission will continue to be free
throughout the season.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
hELL|SH
TAKES HONORS IN
OLD GERMAN PLAY
The Vagabonds Seen in "Old
Heidelberg" at the
Belasco.

A large summer audience applauded a
revival of "Old Heidelberg by The
Vagabonds" at the Belasco last even
ing. 1t cannot be said that the old
German play was given with a Mans
tieldian finish, for stock companies have
little opportunity for extended prepara-
ton, but the performance on the whole
was a smooth and entertaining one.
Among a large cast, some of whom
fitted their parts while others did not,
Fuller Melhsh, playing the role of the
old tutor and friend of the lonely and
etiquette e-bound prince, fingers most in
the memory as one leaves the theater.
Mr.. Melish's DIR. Juttner wasGa fine
piece of character work; the character
fitted in with the atmosphere of Heidel-
berg, and Mellish seemed rather low
able German rather than an American
taking a part.
Charles Hopkins, essaying the role of
the prince, has had roles more adapted
to his talents than that in which he ap-
peared last evening. In all probability,
Mr.. Hopkins, after a night or so, will
foregO his tendency to overdo in spots,
and, on the other hand, will throw more
feeling into the stronger love scenes.
OF course. every one knows that there
Is a rathetiC love story running thTouG h
old Heidelberg" The prince comes
to the famous university ana DeglnS 10
enjoy the free and easy existence, iii
direct contrast TO the solitary life he
has led at court He falls in love with
Kathie, a village girl. beneath him in
rank and station. The inevitable tragic
ending comes when the prince is called
back horle to assume the affairs OF
state.
Marguerite Snow made a delightful
Kathie In the lighter and more pa
Ihetic scenes she was equally pleasing
and true to life. Her work was refresh
ing throughout.
Lionel Relmore. who also deserves
credit for the faithful setting Of the
piece, was erIinently satisfactory as
Staatsmlnister Won Haugk; Emmett c.
King gave an acceptable portrayal Of
IutZ, the valet to the prince. Among
the numerous minor parts which were
we'll acted were those taken by Os-
horne Searle and John c. King. Heidel-
berg students, and Willard Robertson,
as KeIlerman, the old steward.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
GAYETY-"The Partisan Widow"

With two burlesques built on special
lines, L. Lawrence Weber's company,
known as the Partisan Widows" made
a big hit last night at the Gayety.
The Actors Boarding House" ana
THE Funny Department Store" with
a bright olio, furnished the opportuni-
ties, and Ike Wall in his inimitable
character of Props; Lee Hickman.
James Kelso, Harry Bentley, Blanch
Leighton, and Clare Burg took every
advantage of them.
Hickman and Bentley opened the
olio with a slang sketch, and Groves
and Burg furnished a whirlwind finish.
Kelso and Leighton IN the college
Hero sang and played their way into
favor.
Emily Miles kidding song was the
hit of the evening, and won a dozen
recalls. She Is a prime favorite on the
Eastern burlesque circuit.
The added attraction is May Kelly,
the female wrestler, who is scheduled
to meet all comers during the week.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
Unidentified Woman
And Man in Runaway

The police will likely remain in ignor.
ance of the identity Of a white man, &C.
companied by a woman, who figured ir
a spirited runaway on Seventeenth
street, between L and NJ streets. yester'
day. All their efforts to learn the iden-
tity of the couple have failed. Neither
the man nor the woman was badly hurt
The couple, in a buggy, was driving or
Seventeenth street yesterday afternoon
when their horse became frightened. He
bolted down Seventeenth street, striking
tree box at l. street, and throwing the
man and woman from the vehicle.
They were slightly injured about the
face and hands, and, hailing a passing
taxicab, were driven away.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
CASIN0-Vaudeville.

An excellent vaudeville bill is being
offered at the Casino Theater for the
first half of this week. One Of the most
popular and novel features is the rore
throwing of Rogers and Shields, former
cowboys. who do wonderful things with
a whirling looped rope.
Other acts include Fay st. Clair, who
sang three songs in an effective man
ner; McNaughton, a vocalist who made
an instant hit; Dean and Sibley, in y
comedy sketch entitled 1T Ought To
Be-" Wright and Lawrence sang sew
eral songs and offered some original es-
centric shadow dancing; Jean Beauteare,
impersonator and quick change artist,
gave some representations, both male
and female. making his changes in a few
seconds time. Unusually interesting
motion PLAYS completed the bill.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
EDITH HELENA SINGS
LUCIA ROLE WITH
DRAMATIC FERVOR
Aborn Opera Audience Over
whelms Star With De-
mands for Encores.

The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany, and particularly Miss Edith
Helena, sang Donizetti's Lucia" in
such pleasing fashion at the New Ma
tional Theater, last night, that The
audience, which filled the house, was
dissatisfied only because its demands
for encores were not always granted.
Decidedly, the audience was pleased
with the performance.
Miss Helena sang the title role with 3
keen appreciation of its possibilities,
and while she was unable to make as
much of the coloratura parts as Tet-
razzni might, her efforts were well re-
ceived. and repeatedly brought insistent
demands for encores. Dramatically.
Miss Helena rendered the part with
brilliance. In the mad scene she was
especially convincing.
Domenico Russo sang the tenor part
of Lord Edgar. He was at his best in
the final airs, "A Peaceful Home and
Refuge" and Though to Heaven From
Sorrow Flying" and in the last act,
also, his acting showed to advantage.
This role is called upon for rather con-
tinuous work in the third and fourth
acts.
Inasmuch as NJ. Russo was suffering
from SnBnt throat aHecuOn. ana
realized that he would have need of all
his powers in the last acts, ne did not
sing in the encore OF the seXtet in the
second act, which was vociferously in
sisted upon. The encore was carried
by quintet, and many in the audience
wereiat loss to understand the tenor 8
failure to respond. NJ. Russo sang his
part in Italian.
Miss Zoe Fulton sang the part OF
Alice; Harry Luckstone was a very
pleasing and capable Sir Henry; Arthur
Green, Sir Arthur Bucklaw; George
Shields, as Bide-the Bent, and Arthur
Rollins, as Norman, completed the cast
Miss Regina Vacarino will sing Lucy
and Salvatore Sciarretti will sing Edgar
at tonights performance
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
COLUMBIA PLAYERS
INVADE THE REALM
OF MUSICAL COMEDY
Successfully Present Cohan
Show Made Popular by
Victor Moore.

Attracted partly by curiosity and the
novelty of seeing favorite members of
the Columbia Players in the unfamiliar
roles of musical comedy stars, but
largely by that loyalty which prompts
the Columbia clientele to accept on
faith any offering the management de-
cides to present, a full house greeted
the first production of George NJ. Co.
hans comedy with music, "Forty-five
Minutes From Broadway" last night.
Evidently those present decided their
confidence had not been misplaced, for
so enthusiastic were they in their ap-
plause and so insistent for encores that
the performance ran fully half an hour
later than ii ordinarily would.
Butterfeld In Moore Role.
With Everett ButterfeId in the role
Of Kid Burns, made famous by Victor
Moore, and vice versa; A. H. Van
Buren as the young millionaire, Jessie
Glendinning as the footlight favorite
and prospective bride, Frances Nelson
as Mary. the housemaid; Emelie Mel
willie as the fearful Mrs. Purdy, Carrie
Thatcher as the prospective 'mother-in-
law, Frederick Forester as James
Blake, and George Barber as the VII
lain, Daniel Cronin, the reception given
the play last night was not surprising
and the applause not unearned.
But the musical numbers brought the
real surprises. Van Buren's "A Popular
Millionaire" sung with a chorus, would
have done credit to any of the musical
comedy idols. for Mr.. Van Buren can
sing and dance, and seemed thoroughly
at home in his unacCustomed role.
Everett Butterfeld's number Tas thor
oughly a la Cohan, and his cakewalk
with Mrs. Melville pleased the audi
ence immensely. Miss Nelson had two
isongs which she sang very effectively,
the familiar so Long, Mary" being
one Of the most popular numbers. Miss
Glendinnings voice, while not a very
big one, is sweet and clear. and her
81 Don't Want Your Money, Honey, l
Want You," with a harem skirt, big
bunch of roses, which she tossed one
at a time into the audience, and a
mirror and spotlight as accessories,
brought encore after encore.
An Excellent Chorus.
Then, too, the chorus must not b.
overlooked, for the girls, all local tall
ent. were pretty and graceful, and the
men, whilc hardly so much at ease as
the girls and not nearly SO graceful,
really could sing. They all showed the
effects of the training Of Everett But
terfield, who had staged the choruses.
The orchestra, which had been much
augmented, was directed by Miss Nina
Melville. an innovation that worked
very satisfactorily.
After seeing the performance even
the most skeptical will agree that the
Columbia Players will not lose any of
their prestige or popularity by their de-
Walton from the straight path of dra-
mauc offerings into the realms Of musi-
cal comedy.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
Capital Electricians
At New York Convention

Several Washington electricians ar,
today In New York attending the an
nual convention of the National Elec-
trio Light Association, organized twenty
hve years ago. About 5000 members are
delegates.
Acting Mayor John Purroyi Mitche
welcomed the delegates this morning al
the opening Of the convention.
Entertainment Of the visitors includes
trip up the Hudson river. and a sail
to Coney Island.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
coSMoS-Vaudeville.

An act that ranks as one. of the pret-
test novelties of the season is the fea-
ture this week at the Cosmos Theater.
The headIiner Is 1.-The Aviator Girl,
Hilda Reynard. In an aeroplane illu-
minated with electric lights, this little
ing catchy songs. The idea itself is ap-
psaling and the act is very enjoyable.
Harry NJ. Morse & Co, in their abb
Ourdity, Uncle Seth and the Hoodoo,'
was one of the laughing hits of the bill.
Raw Eleanor Ball, the popular violinist,
repeated her success of a few weeks
ago She has a new repertoire that is
even more pleasing thar her previous
Cne.
Lorretti, the unique juggler; Early
and Laight, in a snappy singing and
talking act, and Musical Deyo COM
pleted an interesting bill.
The motion pictures include a new
biz graph drama AMI two ether pictu' e
laws.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
Hospital Head Is
Injured by Explosion

SOUTH BOSTON. Va, May 3o-Miss
Doris WINNER. the superintendent OF
the Halcyon Hospital who was severely
burned by the explosion of a sterilizer
in the operating room OF the hospital,
Is in a critical condition today. Miss
Frances McNutt and DIR. Fl. S. Belts.
who were burned while rescuing Miss
WINNER, are much improved.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
Death of Mrs. Bukey
fastened by Accident

Mrs. Alexander Bckey. seventy years
old. who was overcome with gas while
preparing dinner at her nome, 2Ce B
street northwest, on May 90, died yes
terday afternoon at the Casualty Hos
pital. The physicians there said Mrs.
I3ukey's death was the result of natural
causes, probably hastened by the acci-
dent.
Funeral services will be held this af-
ternoon. at o'clock. at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. E. g. Bethel, at
Vienna, Va.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
War on tuberculosis
Gains Strength Rapidly

With 1,5OO different agencies engaged
in the effort to prevent and cure con-,
sumption, the tuberculosis movement
shows an increase of 700 per cent in the,
last seven years, according to the third,
tuberculosis directory. Just issued.
The directory is published from the.
statistics Of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Consump-1
ton. 1t shows that coo cities and towns
in the United States are engaged in the
war against the disease.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
g. w. Lusby Dies at
Maryland Park Home

George w. Lusby died suddenly Sun
day OF heart failure at his home in
Maryland Park. Md. Mr.. Lusby was
sixty-six years old. and was born in the
District Of Columbia. He is survived by
a wife and a daughter, Lila NJ. Lusby
Funeral services will be held from the
chapel at Congressional Cemetery at 3:31
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
"Alice in Wonderland"

land" presented in the auditorium of
the Cathedral School by the dramatic
society of the school, last night, enter
tanned a large audience and won uu-
etinted praise for the performers.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
LOCAL MENTION

All Carpets Cleaned at Conger's
Are Mothproofed without extra charge.
Modern methods that assure satisfactory
work without injury. Fire and mothproof
storage. 23d and N. Y. ave. Tel. w. All.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30

Sell 100 Gals. Per Day Cream Butter
milk. Md. Lunch, zoos Pa. ave-, go 9th NV.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30

BRAETHoRN CoTTAGE-Most convenient
and desirable location Tor rooners on the
heights; large airy rooms. For terms address
MRS. MAY 8. MARKELL. Eraddock. Nd.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
"DEAF" BEGGAR COULD HEAR
Incident That Struck Householder a.
Ne4 Being Along Slightly Humor.
Gus Lines.

Many funny things happen In q
lat during the course of . few
months" said . Milwaukee fiat dwell.
q. "but one Of the best things I ever
saw happened yesterday.
7 was suddenly reused from my
slumber BY three loud knocks on The
door. Jumping to my feet and into
bathrobe. hastened to see what was
wanted. I opened the door In time
TO SEQ a young fellow half way up the
flight to the next floor.
Hello. there!' I yelled at him.
He turned around. hastsned back
and handed out . small envelope.
pointing to the inscription. I glanced
at It. It was an appeal for aid b.
cause the applicant was deaf and
dumb.
"say. was mad enough to kick him
down stairs. Then the Joke struck
mo and slammed the door In his face
and went back to bed laughing"
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
ENNc1lES 0TM,
;. Ns1nu1mN .~

Everywhere 10 seen a bit OF black
satin.
Natural feather quills arc seen in
plaid and somber colors.
The newest sailor collars are deep
in the back and hardly existing In
front.
The red. white and blue OF the revo.
luton will be worn singly and in com.
bination.
Fringes are seen on many Of the
new lingerie gowns as girdle and tunic
trimming.
A good deal Of heavy embroidery
and Irish crochet lace appear on the
new waists.
One Of the newest sleeves Is about
three-Quarter length and Is as wide at
the bottom as at the plain top.
In Paris waistcoats with huge revers
to turn back over tho outside coat are
In vogue and have plain short backs
Of lining material. SO that the waist
coat may be worn with several coats
II desired.
The note Of red. cerise. French blue
or emerald green 10 very often intro
duced into the black and white frock
and bits OF Persian or Russian figured
silk or embroidery are also used as
trimmings: but some Of the best look
Ing trotting frocks in tho black and
white are entirely without color relief.
the color note being left to the hat.
parasol. etc. used with the frock.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
A Novel Book Party.

I wonder II you would not enjoy
book charades?" They do not need
rshearsing and are loads Of fun. Just
prepare cards with the numbers from
1 to 20, or the number of charadss you
are to have. and lot them write down
the ones they guess. I append lew
suggestions which you can add 10. FOR
. prise give = book candy box nllsd
with bonbons or salted nuts.
Looking Backward'-A girl walk:
across the stage with her head turned
over her shoulder.
'.The First Violin"-6omeone holds up
. violin on which the No. l: cut from
white paper. has been pasted.
I'VE Two"-A man and gtrl walk
across the stage arm In arm.
1.-The Brass Bowi'-A girl walks for
ward. carrying . brass bowl.
Lavender and Old Lace" Is represented
by q girl dressed in lavender gown
trimmed with old lace.
Madame Chrysanthemum"-A girl in a
Japanese kimono. holding chrysanths-
NUNS.
'whe ma Man Marriss"-A man and .
girl walk across the stage. while somo-
one plays the wedding march.
''The Light That Failed'-One girl car.
ries a lighted candle which another girl
blows out.
carrying . suit case which is conspicu-
ously labeled John Jones. Indiana"
Vanity Fair"-A girl gazing into .
looking glass.
"A Study In scarlet',-A girl seated In
reveris. wearing a scarlet dress.
''The Bow of Orange Ribbon"-A girl or
. man wearing a huge bow OF orange rib
bon. y
"The Woman in tho White veil'-A
girl wearing n big white automobile veil.
'Old Gentleman in the Black 6tock"-A
man with powdered hair and cane. with .
big old -fas shioned black stock.
'Old Rose and Silver'-A girl dresssd in
old rose trimmed with silver.
''The Lady With the Red Fan"-A girl
with a big red fan. with which she Ian
Kuidly fans herself.
"A Certain Rich Mana man wearing
D.:
From Sea to sea'-Two huge letter
C's arc cut from white paper and pinned
to the curtain on each side of the stage
and the players walk from ono to the
other.
''The Ascent of Mana man climbs
sraveiy to tho top Of stepladdsr and re-
mains seated there.
Pope's Essay on Man." THE Un.
der Side Of Things" by Lillian Bell:
"Innocents Abroad" BLACK Rock" BY
Connor: Under Two Flags" Mid.
dlemarch." Wandering Jew" Man
Of the Hour" and THE virginian."
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who. prize is provided for the one
who guesses the most correctly, and,
II the hostess wishes. q consolation
prise may be awarded.
A "0Aeon Datn


A young college friend informed me
that the very latest thing In outdoor
affairs was "A Bacon Bat" When
explained l concluded that 1t must
be loads Of fun. OF course. - with
all such parties. all depends upon the
guests and their love of outdoor
functions. We all feel the call Of the
wild" those L.orious days and l am
sure many Of our readers will want
to have = Bacon Bat" Just as soon a.
they read this. Blk couples are
enough. provide plenty of delicious
bacon sliced very thin. sweet potatoes
and several dozen finger rolls; these
are the absolute requirements. 9TH
or things may be added at the pleas.
ure OF the hostess. Build q fre, roast
the sweet potatoes (or take a frying
pan. have the potatoes boiled at homo
and fry them over the coals). Grill
the bacon on the ends Of long sticks.
insert the finger rolls and you have
= meal fit for king. Coffee may be
made and assure you the only dan
ger 10 In not having enough OF every.
thing. Nature study classes are In IA.
vor all over the country. and after q
tramp what could be more appetizing
than the repast have just described? :?
l would suggest roasting Irish potatoes
and taking a jar of butter with plenty
of tissue paper napkins: hard boiled
eggs are a welcome addition with a
jar Of tiny cucumber pickles and olives
both ripe and green.
MADAME MERRI
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
FREED FROM SKIN DISEASE

Our boy was born in Toronto ON
Oct. l3. 1908. and when three months
old slight rash appeared on his
cheek. What appeared to be wa
tor blister would form. When It
broke, matter would run out, starting
new blisters until his entire face.
head and shoulders were a mass Of
scabs and you could not see q par
ticle Of clear skin. Other parts Of
bis body were affected. but not to
such IN extent We tried about every
advertised remedy without avail, In.
deed some Of them only added to his
suffering and one in particular. the
- Remedy. almost put the infant
into convulsions. The family doctor
prescribed for him and told US to
bathe the baby In buttermilk. This
did not do any good. SO We took him
to = hospital. He was treated as an
out-patient twice a week and he got
worse. II anything. We then called
in another doctor and inside Of q
week the boy was. to all appearances.
cured and tho doctor said his work
was done. But the very next day It
broke out as bad as ever.
I'VE decided that 1t could not be
cured and must run its course and so
We Just kept his arms bandaged to
his side to prevent his tearing his
flesh. We left Toronto and shortly
after our arrival In Duluth. the Cuti-
oura Remedies were recommended.
We started using them in May. 1909.
and soon the cure was complete. You
would not think he was the samo
child for Cuticura made his skin per-
fectly clear and he is entirely FREQ
from the skin disease. There has
been no return this time. We still
use only Cuticura Soap for baby's
bath. Robert Mann. Proctor. Minn..
May 3, 1910"
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
For the Blouse.

For dainty silk dress or chiffon
waists use instead OF ordinary but
tons brass rings Of the proper size.
buttonholed over in silk Of a color
to match the fabric or the trimmings.
In white thread this IL very nice for
lingerie blouse also and easier to
make than crocheted buttons. II you
wish you may darn across the rings.
or cross threads and buttonholes over
them: but really the plain button
holed rings are Just as pretty. Where
you have crocheted loops instead Of
buttonholes the soft battenberg rings
will do as we'll. and can be bought
ready made at any embroidery supply
or notion store.
The Ordway new era., 1911-06-23
Tho Worth Of the Voice.

How wonderful is the human voice!
II Is indeed the organ Of the soul!
The intellect of man sits enthroned
visibly upon his forehead and In his
eye. and tho heart Of man 10 written
upon his countenance. But the soul
reveals Itself in the voice only: as
God revealed himself to the prophet Of
old In the still. small voice. and In
the voice from the burning bush. Tho
soul of man is audible. not visible. A
sound alone betrays tho flowing Of the
eternal fountain. invisible to man.
Longtellow: Hyperion.