The Washington times., 1911-10-17

Viola Sheldon, Mona Raymond, and
Edna Hyland. The big feature OF the
olio Is the bicycle act Of Hill, Cherry,
and Hill, while Seymour, Dempsey, ana
Seymour, with original ragtime songs
and Bohannon and Corey, with hlus-
rated songs. were pleasing.
Eddie b. Collins in his "Whirl OF
Mirth" girls. which opened the week at
the New Lyceum in "Dooley's Recep-
tion," present a show above the aver
age. Collins is o comedian OF no little
ability, and he 10 supported by a strons
company. Miss Hester Waters. an
actress Of unusual personality, Hnd Q
good voice. was one of the features.
The first act opens in Dooiey's care
end hotel. and there are many scenic
,nd song numbers from the very lsgin-
ming. The chorus IL .giyen an opP0r-
tunfty to show excellent work; The
second scene IL in Dooley'D mansion.
Willie Mack. in Cohanesque singing
snS nS Hasrs ksy ksys '0ws who cisxes ssns
Land Of Bohemia" was literally sp-
With the aid Of mirrors, the "A:siciann a
Sensation lie given. in the olio. Wine
Mack and Nellie Walker sing N he
olio.
Certain phases Of modern political
life have found their way to the melo-
drama stage, and alleged evils of mu-
nicipal government were exploited last
night at the Academy in virile melo-
druma, "A Prisoner for Life"
The setting TO- thrilling story il
San Francisco, and a striking feature
Of Author John Oliver's work Is the
excellence Of the local setting. Tom
Tempest, a somewhat robustious, but
melodrayna actor, was chosen
tc impersonate the villain in high life,
Senator Larry Farrell, who epitomized
most Of the vices charged against
holders of high political office.
Richard Sherman took the part of
bis appearances were occasions for pro-
role was intrusted ts Miss Marie l.or-
enze, whom the Senator was ungallant
enough to convict Of murder. Miss
Lorenzo found numerous chances for
emotional acting. Will 8. Beecher, as q
chinese opium len keeper. contributed
q good character part, and Charles r.
warren gave ell the necessary dignity
10 the enactment of Judge.
A rollfcking comedy bill. headed by
Black And McCone. the BRUTAL
is the offering at the Casino
this week. Aside from the Brothers"
who furnish q circus OF fun Of the ex-
plosive variety. the other attractive
numbers on tie program are "The Old
Home Choir and "A Lesson at Eleven
p. NJ"
The costuming Of the choir ia
especially appropriate. and IL of the
period contemporaneous with the rev.
olutionary war. Two women and two
lnen sing a number Of old-time songs
with good voice and to the great
pleasure of the audience.
Ward and Bohlman have q singing
and talking act that goes we'll. and
Fred Hauen and Mollie Fuller are de-
R1aSfn 1lSntfnlly y funny in THE Lesson at
For Friday night the Casino will put
on now amateur bill.
Upon their first appearance in this
city at the Cosmos, the Moulton Trio
sang their way into tho favor Of the
audience. although the songs were not
feeling. You Never Miss the Sun
shine" and "Navojo Rag were well re-
ceived.
Chester. Morgan and company, were
amusing In their one-act playlet,
Schultz, the Shoemaker"
Other numbers are: Leona, the Rus
sian song bird. and Ysobel, the Gypsy
violinist, the formers voice is sweet and
the latter played an attractive medley.
There was an amusing comedy sketch
presented by Burroughs and company.
reform movement. Preston. the aero
batic. clown. was very clever.
The championship baseball score II
shown, beginning at p. m. d