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ABOUT CONDlM ENTS.

In this matter OF seasoning. again, the
American and the Continental European
differ greatly. We accuse the foreigner OF
splicing his food too highly Even those
among US who have surrendered to the
Establishments Of the French chef retain 10
the end a lurking suspicion of the whole
someness OF his sauces. II Is all question
OF method.
The foreigner cooks his condiments with
his food; we prefer 10 season II ito taste"
after II reaches the table. and. in the for
elgner's opinion. we season IL recklessly
when we season at all. There is the strong
English mustard ianked by the garlicky
Worcestershire and tho inky Harvey's
sauce Red pepper faces black. with white
between them and paprika not far off. and
tho vltrlolic tabasco sauce opens the feast
with the oysters.
Worthy condiments these. but the for
egner blends them with his food in the
process of cooking instead Of taking them
raw" lest ne do violence TO the sensi-
tive gustatory glands OF his palate and
overstimulate the activity OF his digestive
tract.
AS matter OF fact, we-and the Eng
lish-season far more strongly than a
continental European would care TO do. 1t
Is by the way. in this perfect blending OF
condiments with food in the kitchen that
the Chinaman Is probably the master of
us all even OF the Frenchman. He has
been dining for four thousand years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

looked that American armies Will evidently
not march without toothbrushes. And, OF
course. the relation OF seasoning to pug
naciousness would have to be carefully
studied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

honor OF an august visitor. The menu was
made out. the wines had been selected.
when suddenly the host exclaimed. I'VE
must have beer; II Is his national drink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
ADOPTED DISHES.

Still. with all our culinary conserva-
tsm. we have welcomed a number OF
dishes from the four corners Of the earth
and made them our own. Curry with rice
and curried eggs were familiar TO us long
before our fashionable restaurants made
a seasons fad of a more or less anthem
tic Indian prince and his skill as an exotic
chef.
From the unspeakable Turk we have
learned To cook pilaf which. making its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

international food would create an interna-
tional character. which could know no ma
tional anlmoslties. In the course of the pre-
limnary experiments It should not he over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

words:
STOLEN from SchnitzelfrItZ's Casino"
The incident remains among the most
cherished memories Of his visit. This is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

TIVE AMERICANS have decided opin-
M ions about the cookery of other ma
w tinnr as q rule. make no
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

p. B, Chase announces the termination
of his present polite vaudeville season
Saturday, April 10. and the transfer OF
his name. his original style Of elevated
amusement, and all his theatrical activf-
ties to Chase's New Theater. Fifteenth
and G streets northwest, which will open
August 10 next In speaking Of the mat
ter yesterday Mr.. Chase said;
my new theater win open with polite
vaudeville OF unequaled excellence. It
viii be the largest theater IN the Ma
tionai Capital the most beautiful in
America, and the richest in appointments
when compared with any OF the noted
playhouses OF Europe will not go into
details now, as I much prefer TO have
the public fnde~out for themselves the
entire absence Of exaggeration In these
words of mine, which are the first to
which have ever given public utter
ance concerning the new home OF polite
vaudeville
IT leave my first 'Chase's' with q degree
OF regret akin TO that which father,
feels when he sees his son embark for
himself In life. am coneoled, however,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
Mr.. P. B. CHASE OUTLINES
PLANS FOR NEW THEATER

by the knowledge that 1t. with all Its
bright memories and spotiess reputation.
will pass into the hands of Mr. S. 2. Poll.
who WILL. beginning April Is next. con-
duct there the style Of amusement with
which he has been so honorably identi-
fed for years.
"As Is well known, have for several
years contemplated building for myself q
theater which should realize my ideals,
but through the public spirit OF some Of
Washington's leading financiers and busi-
ness men the new Chase's has been erect
ed for me with as grsat care and cost as
I would exercise for myself. It viii en-
body every decorative effect. every 'struc-
turai beauty. every feature OF conven-
ience. every item OF comfort. and every
safeguard OF person which I had planned
to realize and actuafize IN a theater OF
my own.
'1t can justly be said now that polite
vaudeville has finally assumed a per-
manency and dignity Of character which
gives IT high place among the national
institutions and activities which are CEN
tered IN Wsshington-the most beautiful
refined, and tptelligert city in the world"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
Imperial.

Rehearsals are now in progress at the
Imperial for the forthcoming production
OF "Floradora." The company Is one of
high calIber. and the producer is no less
than Mr.. Lew Morton. whose connection
with musical comedy stock has stamped
him as the master IN this line Of theat-
rical endeavor.
The prima donna, Miss Helen Byrne,
was associated with the original Flora
dora" company and. like many others.
won fame, and she Is sure to become a
local favorite. Besides, Miss Byrne, the
company will include ten other principals,
a chorus Of twenty exceptionally clever
and pretty girls and ten male singers
picked from the ranks OF the best Broad
way musical plays. Prof. Alex. Hender-
son. who has just severed with the Mime.
Sherry company. will be the musical d.
rector. The stage direction win be under
the careful guidance Of Lester Templeton,
another Of the bright lights behind the
scenes.
1t will be the aim Of the management
to present only musical comedies that
have been pronounced successful In fact,
the next production after ''Fioradora''
win be Sergeant Kitty" After that ''TEie
Man from Broadway" and plays OF that
character should without q doubt I'LL the
Imperial at every show.
The policy OF the house will be to have
matinees every Tuesday. Thursday. and
Saturday, The prices Of admission will
be Is, IS, and 50 cents.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
Chase's.

In three weeks Chase's closes, and In
order to bring the season to a trium-
phant conclusion three extraordinary
triple star bills have been provided, the
first. offered this week, containing a
splendidly diverting and contrasting
presentation Of famous American and
European attractions of unequaled mag
nitude in polite vaudeville. Foremost
among the number. is signor AureIio
Coccia's production of the remarkable
French wordless dramatic pantomime,
The Apple of Paris" with the identical
cast and accessories which appeared in
Paris, where it created as profound an
impression as Its predecessor, "Samu-
rum" Heading the French company of
pantomimists and comedians is the beau
tifuI Partisan premiere danseuse. MIfe.
Mimi Amato. In the superb role Of
odette, while Mile. Yuni Yamakura ap-
pears as Pierrette.
The second great feature Of the bin
WIN be Nine. Adelaide Norwood, famous
as the prima donna picked by Composer
Puccini from the worlds grand opera
singers as the creator In America Of the
title roles In his greatest masterpieces.
la Bohemia Ia Tosca,p and Mime
Butterayr
From her extensive repertoire abe Syili
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The Cosmos-yaudevIIIe.

Again the Cosmos will present an ex-
ceIlent musical act This week-the Soils
Brothers Marimba Quartet, which now
has the reputation of being one Of the
best Of It's type in vaudeville A senti-
mental interest attaches to this act so
far as the Cosmos Is concerned. because
the Soils brothers inaugurated their
Eastern vaudeville tour in this playhouse
two years ago, and the engagement was
the beginning Of their success. They are
now well established. and their reap
pearance here is awaited with great In
terest-
The Darktown Expressman.' q sketch
which is hilarious from start to finish.
Is presented by Rogers and Dorman- 1t
Is certain to be popular favorite. Jack"
Swift will be offered by James Kennedy
snd company. II Is a playlet extremely
clever. blending comedy and a strongly
defined human interest" The Clerise,
Keller, and Grogan trio. comprising
harpist. whistler. and blind pianist, and
Foster and Fuzzy-the latter a remark
able acting dog-will offer two OF the
best acts on the programme. Theresa
Miller, character monologist and come
dienne. viii offer some OF her infectious
un TO her GLOWING here. Pathe's weekly
review current events completes the
programme.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

ality. n phenomenal magnetism, and cup
pressed intensity, which fairly electriies
her audiences. With such an artistic. who
has achieved the highest histrionic
standing in all the capitals OF Europe,
the favorfte alike with the masses as
with royalty, appearing in a play by a
great dramatist whose works. now clas-
sizes, are too seldom presented in this
country, this coming engagement should
prove one of the important and certainly
interesting events OF the local theatrical
season.
Mime. Viards's supporting company in
cludes Harold Christie, Leslie King.
Carol DAILY, Mr.. Cushman, Henry Ed
wards, Mr.. Thomas, and Mabel Reed.
'sIrs. Danes Defense" at the CO.
lumbia. E-.--
The Columbia Players will Tomorrow
night divert their attention from the
soothing scenes of Southern California
and invade the sacred precincts Of Lon
don's most exclusive set for the scenes
Of the second offering of the season.
Mrs. Danes Defense" It is a play
that is concededly In the best vein Of its
author, Henry Arthur Jones, and abounds
In vigor, brilliance, and wit. Further
more, It will not only serve TO introduce
the new member Of the company, Aline
McDermott. but viii for the first time
present the leading man, Edward Hass
Robins, in a part commensurate with
his ability. ..-r
Mrs. Danes Defense" is one of the
best of the many excellent comedies that
were produced by the memorable Empire
Theater Stock Company, Of New York,
which represented the pinnacle of attain
ment by that amusement captain of in
dustry, Charles Frohman. The part of
Mrs Dane which Frances Nelson will
play. was originally played by Margaret
Anglin, while Mr.. Robins will be cast as
Sir Daniel Carteret, played in the EN-
pire production by Charles Richman.
Miss McDermott will have Jessie Mill
wards part of Lady Eastney; Julia Blanc,
Ethel Hornick's role of, Mrs. Bulsom-
Porter, and Doris woodbridge, Margaret
Dale's part of Janet Colquhoun- Among
the men Of the company, ]. Hammond
Daley will be seen as Lionel Cartereti
Carson Davenport. as Canon Bonsey;
George W. Barber, as Bulsom-Porter;
Godfrey Matthews, as James Risby;
Stanley James, as the detective, Fendick;
John NJ. Klein. as Adams, and Jerome
Renner, as Wilson.
The story deals with the endeGvors Of
a prepossessing young widow with a past
TO obtain entrance to the inner circles
of society and Of her ensuing combat
with scandal mongers and a brilliant
lawyer, who subjects her to a searching
that forms the climax
Of the third act. The entire scenic equip
ment has been specially painted by Err
nest Maughlin, and the costumes of the
ladies Of the company will command COM
ment.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The CoIumbia-washin SYM
phony Orchestra.

On Tuesday afternoon at the Columbia
Theater at 4:45 o'clock the washington
symphony Orchestra will present its final
concert OF its tenth season. The soloist
VIII be Alois Trnka. a European violinist
OF reputation. Mr.. Trnka was educated
at the Preg Conservatory, where he won
scholarship under the famous peda-
gogue. Prof. Sevcik, teacher Of Rubeiik.
Mr.. Trnka graduated from that cele-
brated institution in 1905. He has con-
certixed extensively In Bohemia and IN
Austria, receiving valuable acknowledge
ments from the ablest critics Of Europe.
This will be Mr.. Trnka's first appearance
in Washington, but he has q strong fol-
lowing In the largest cities Of this coun-
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
a1me. viards .t the Re1a.co.

On Tuesday and Thursday Of this
week two special matinees viii be given
at the Belasco Theater by the cele-
brated actress and tragedienne, Ale1an-
Anra Viarda, who, supported by an
american company Of sterling players,
will present In English Frederic Won
Schiller's four-act drama, THE Bride of
Hessina.' While Schiller is perhaps
better known in this country as a poet,
In Germany he was and is accounted the
greatest of the German dramatists, and
for several years he was the official
dramatist of the Court Theater in Mann
helm. His better known works are "The
Robbers. ''Wallenstein,' Maria Stu
art" Joan Of Arc william TeI,''
and The Bride Of Messina," which
Mime. viarda has selected for her initial
presentation in Washington this week.
Nine. viarda win be seen in the part
OF Isabella, Princess of Messina, a role
eminently adapted to the remarkable
emotional talents Of this actress, who
throughout Europe is considered the
equal Of Ristori, Rachel, Duse, and
Bernhard. Possessing resonant, musi-
cal voice. which has great volume 10
tragic situations ana seems to float In
tears when illustrating pathos ana ten
derness. Nine viarda Is vocally equip
ped TO give full and remarkable effect
to schillers noble lines. This actress
is also said 70 possess striking person
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The Weeks Play Bills.

-"Pomander Walk" at the BelascO.
attached brick houses at the right OF
the stage, a river at the left, half hidden,
hedge-surrounded nook for lovers, and q
tree with seats around it in the center
Of the stage, and you have the setting
for the entire three acts of Louis n.
Parker's "Pomander Walk which Will
begin its initial Washington engagement
this week at the Belasco Theater. In
the play is worked out four love stories,
and with such faithfulness to the at
mosphere OF the England OF lSU5, when
the pames Of Sheridan, Fox, and Ma
pOIeon were on the lips of all, that the
recital Of the lives OF a score OF people
in this secluded section Of London is
like the opening Of an old chest in which
fingers the perfume Of the roses OF long
ago.
In order to get the perfect effect that
is attained IN this comedy OF England
OF 10 years ago, the Liebler company
employed none but the most skilled Eng
lish players. American players, no mat
ter how high their standing. could not
portray the delicate English flavor that
pervades "Pomander Walk through and
through. A number Of the artists In
this notable cast were previously known
10 Washington theaterEoers. having
played here in various high-class dra-
matte attractions IN years past. The
authors daughter. Miss Dorothy Parker,
plays the principal female role, and most
successfully, too, although this is her
second season upon the stage. Other
members Of the cast are George Giddens.
Edgar Kent Lennox PawIe. Reginald
Dance, T. Wigney Percyval. Stanley
1athbury, Leslie M. Hunt, Marie Burke,
Maud Milton, Cynthia Brooke, and Win
nifred Fraser. This is identically the
same cast that appeared in "PomanderI
Walk during the whole OF last season
Rt Wallack's Theater, New York.
The usual matinees will be given dur
l.-g the engagement at the Belasco
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

draw grand opera arias and classical
and popular ballads which every music
lover will wish to hear. Among them
are The Ride OF the VaIkyries." Come
Back to Erin, Mavourneen," and
Strauss The Blue Danube" for which
Nine. Norwood herself has provided the
lyrics. N--E.
A real comedy drama Of the real far
West" given for the first time here. Is
Augustus Hornbrook's Cheyenne Days"
which is the third great feature. In the
company are Adele Won Oil and her
celebrated high school horse, "'Delmsr."
The charming Frohman company CO.
medienne, Maude Hall Macy. heading
her own talented players in her recent
sketch hit, "a Timely Awakening," by
Clay Clement, Is In the bill. Those tip
top singers, Comedians. and favorites.
Weston, Fields, and Carroll will appear
in their immensely laughable dance
songs and piano Iarks. Other attractions
Of special note are Mr.. Quick, q cartoon
ist drawing a great deal of fun: the
Weavers In "The Butterfly and the
Archer" and the photoplane showing
Alpine coasting. Chinese toboganlng on
banana leaves the sinking OF the steam
ship Madison. and Louis Disbrow's test
Of his new 3oo-horsepower racing car.
The Gaycty.
Painting the Town." with that excel
lent vaudeville team, Halliday and Cur
ley. will be the attraction at the Gayety
this week. Theatergoers will find this an
exceedingly attractive entertainment, not
alone because the performers are all
genuinely talented people, but because
from the beginning to the finish OF the
show bright comedy, snappy music, grace
full dancing, and brilliant effects in
scenery. costuming and electrical novel;
ties are constantly IN evidence. And II
is all wholesome, appealing to the tastes
Of all classes of theatergoers.
In addition to their humorous charac-
terizations In the burlesque, Messrs. Hal
liday and ctirley introduce their hilarious
Irish specially. which has not been ex-
ceIled since Barry and Fay. whom they
closely resemble, were SO popular all over
the country. In the vaudeville division OF
the performance there are the Musical
Macks, vocalists and instrumentalista
Jack Inglish and Mae Redding In q lively
sketch called "A Fool There Is Benny
Pearce, who gives an exceedingly hu-
morous nionologue. and Clara Raymond.
a charming singer Of popular songs, who
is the prima donna of the organization.
But II is the burlesque part Of the show
that makes the strongest appeal to the
audience. Fifty entertainers have been
assembled to keep the spectators thor
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

try. He win be heard In Beethoven's
Romance In G" opus 40. and in Wien
iawski's Souvenir de Moscou."
has selected Beethoven's Symphony No.
). In c minor. This symphony Is prob
ably the best known and-the most ad-
mired Of the nine, perhaps. because II Is
the most human In It's qualities.
The closing number win be the Vor-
spiel to wagner's die Meistersinger" I"
This selection Is composed of some OF
the principal themes OF the opera, two
Of them symbolizing the corporation of
the Meistersingers; the others various
phases of the love Of Eva and walther.
The few remaining seats are on sale
at T. Arthur Smiths. 1a7 F street.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
New Play to BE Seen Here.

The Mysterious Miss Apache" the
new play Of the New York Columbia
Varsity Players, has ended a successful
weeks run In the Hotel Astor, New
York, and is now en- route for Washing
ton via Pittsburg.
The plot involves nine men and six
girls with q chorus Of fifty. W. d.
Spalthoff, Washington boy, taking the
part Of a maiden aunt, Is remarkably
clever. Music, extravagant scenery, fun
ry dialogues. and numerous dances make
the production unusually attractive.
Frank Stammers staged the play,
which will appear only once In q AIS
matinke Tuesday afternoon, April 9. at
Columbia Theater
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
What the Week Hold. Forth.

The Belasco-sPomander Walk
and "The Bride of Messina-"
The Columbia-''Mrs. Danes
Defense"
Chase's-PoIite Vaudeville.
The Gayety = Painting the
! Town"
The Hickey. In Pol
itics."
The Ma5estic-vaudeviIle and
pictures.
The Cosmos-vaudevslle.
The casino-Xaudeville.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The Lyceum.

Probably the acme Of stage realism is
reached in a scene In the latest two-act
musical comedy, Hickey in Politics, !"
which Henry p Dixon's Big Review
Company presents at the Lyceum Tneater
this week. Ii represents election day in
jay town called Georges Mills. N. H.,
which is the locale Of the comedy. Here
we have fhe old-time election booths,
which were so common In the big cities
years ago; with the conventional cleo
tioneer standing outside trying to corral
the belated voter. The favorite candi-
date, the inevitable stump speeches. and
the hustle, hustle, and animation so
manifest at one OF these rural voting
days. While the scene Is as religiousiy
near to the real thing as possible the
humorous side has not been neglected
Hickey in Politics comes with cap
able cast, headed by that inimitable
young woman. Frankie Heath, and that
diminutive young comedian, Harry lie
Van There is no gainsaying that the
piece will receive the Interpretation It
deserves. Twelve musical numbers have
been provided and they are sufficiently
tuneful to please the most exacting lover
of catchy music. The entire production
is under the direction Of Mr.. Dixon. who
has left nothing undone to give the public
a show that win be discussed as well as
patronized. Matinees win be given as
usual.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The Arcade.

For the entire week. commencing to-
morrow. at and . o'clock p m daily.
Alice Teddy" the famous and wonderful
bear that skates on roller skates, will
be the drawing card at the Arcade In
the roller skating rink
The skating feats that she exhibits are
numerous, and call forth much applause.
A very amusing feature is her method
at times of making tho turns In her
speeding. and the putting on and taking
OF the skates. The performance as
whole Is conceded to be truly remarkable.
II is pleasing to the old and the young
alike. so II is reasonable to expect large
audiences during the entire week The
appearance Of Alice Teddy will not in
terfere with the usual roller skating ses-
sions. In the bowling parlors the ladies'
duckpin tournament viii continue for the
week. but win close Saturday night.
when the winners and scores will be an
nounced and the numerous prizes award
ed. This tournament. the first Of It's
kind in Washington. has been a pro-
nounced success. Another tournament
Is being contemplated. but viii be con-
fined to the men. The selections for the
week in the motion picture play theater
are Of a high order and unusually inter-
esting. Several billiard and pool matches
are being arranged for April.
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A.llIoAr -..e cue.er -lssa eorsolAns eArerrr55

three scenes. introducing some new Amer
lean slang. and presented by James Cas-
sidy. Vivian. Longton. and company.
Last. but not least, Is Charles r.
Leonard, with some new topical songs
and stories, and the entire bill furtner
augmented with selected photoplay pro-
ductions.
Commencing this week wednesday
evening VIII be Amateur Night" and IN
addition TO the regular programme. TWEEN
~ amateur acts win be presented IN
competition for prizes. The same prices
viii prevail Mstinees 5 cents, and even
ings 10 cents Tor all seats.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

orughiy amused, and OF this number
more than a score are show girls and
dancers, whose vivacity cannot fail to at
tract and hold the attention Of the spec
tators.