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The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
OF
POLL PLAYERS
Dramatic Stock Company Which
Succeeds Vaudeville at chase'x

O.
Mr. Edward Renton has been. tremen.
dously gratifed by the many demonstra.
tions OF washington's interest IN the
coming Of the Poll Players to chase'i
Theater April Is. and takes pleasure IN
announcing the personnel OF q company
that promises a greater success than any
one Of the. other twenty Poll organiza-
lions. which is saying good deal for
there are no more celebrated stock COM
panies in the world than those owned by
Mr.. s. z. Poll.
Ixetta Jewel. last year leading woman
Of Otis Skinner in Sire" this year CO.
starring with James X. Hackett TN ths
Grain OF Dust" has been engaged by
Mr. Reuton for the leading feminine roles
In the plays to be presented by the Poll
Players in Washington. 80
All. Van Buren,. who is an old favor
tie with washington playsoers, is the
Leading man.
Following Is a list of the other men,
bers OF the company:
Duncan Penwsr6sn-Hcavy man.
Lnrimer Cladin--Associste besSy man.
Marx Kent-CharaeteY man. t.-ss
Clarenoe Chase-AssoctEte character map.
Robert lie suer-JnFenile man.
Graham MASSACHUSETTS, juvenile man
Louis Haines-Comedian.
Guino sccola-Direcfor.
John Fce-Associate director.
STEPHEN Golding Artist.
Lquise .Kent-Heay woman.
Jane whitford -AssQriate heavy woman.
Marie Howe-Charafer woman.
Beatrice LAne2Assocate character woman.
Gertrude Bondhill-Insenne.
Hazel May-Associste Ihgenue. .st
The Poll Players are under the owner
ship Of Mr.. s. T. Poll. the general super
vison Of Mr.. Edward Renton. and the
local management Of Mr.. James
Thatcher.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
CLUBHOUSE FOR THE
THEATRICAL WOMAN
Promised Washington in the Near
Future.

Washington is soon 10 have q comfort
able club home for theatrical women
plans to that end now being so far ad'
vanced that the fact Is. assured. The
home is to be similar TO the Three Arti
Club In New York. and the Charlotte
Cushman Club In Philadelphia. and will
be affiliated with them. Preliminary az
rangements are being made by Miss
Grace GriswoId, who is to appear In
over Night at the BelaSco Theater
this week.
Upon reaching Washington Miss Girls
void will Immediately begin active work
on the project. A building has not yet
been procured. In Chicago the actress
received much local support for the en-
terprise from Charles Henrotin, Mrs.
Joseph T. Bowen. Mrs. II. c. Chatfield-
Taylor. Mrs. Harold Mccormick. Dean
Sumner. and others She is being aided
in the local enterprise by Miss Jane Hall.
founder Of the Three Arts Club IN New
York
1T Is really astonishing TO me that we
have only three clubs OF this kind In the
United States and only four In the entire
world" Miss Griswold said "Al these
clubs now are prosperous and self-sup-
porting. but, in each one. there was con-
siderable seIf-denial on the part OF the
founders before this happy state Of az
fairs was finally reached"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The co.mo.-vaudeviIie.

The Carmeio operate Trio. one of the
most original musical acts of its type to
be found In vaudeville. will be the head
liner at the Cosmos Theater this week
and another delightful seven days for
music lovers Is assured. There Is nc
question that the Carmelo trio will repeat
the success here they have found in
other vaudeville circuits, and their vo-
calism has been acclaimed TO be of the
highest order.
The FIVE Tokyo Japs have some original
balancing and acrobatic tricks TO offer.
and they come with the reputation OF
having won a leading position in their
line in comparatively short time The
Criterion Comedy -Four. those clever
college boys" will be seen in a typical
varsity specially. full of roaring fun.
Spring and Church will present their big
laughing success, "a Surprise for Moth
err" Emily Egsnor. character comedi-
enne. will provide bubbles OF song and
laughter" and the Quinn brothers will
be seen In their own novelty comedy and
dancing features. Pathe's weekly review
OF current events completes the bin.
The Sunday concert to-day will be most
attractive. The Mexican Marimbe Quar-
tet and the cream Of last weeks bill, In
addition TO other added features, will be
provided. The musical programme Ia
excellent.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Columbia.

George Cameron's hilarious comedy in
three acts, from Days Theater, New
York, entitled billy" win be the offer
ing Of the Columbia Players this week.
The hero, a football player, loses his
front teeth. HIS rival in love circulates
a most malicious story concerning the
accident, and. as Billy is unable to de-
fend himself-because he cannot talk
the story gains Roadway. All interested
parties accidentally meet aboard the
steamship Florida bound from New York
to Havana. Billy is now all right, be-
cause he is wearing a set of false teeth,
but before the boat is fairly at sea the
steward bumps into the afflicted person.
throwing him to the deck. The teeth are
lost, and then follow most amusing In
cidents, which, of course. terminate hap
PLY before the fall of the final curtain.
In the cast will be found all the favor
ties of the Columbia Players. To make
Billy's family complete, there is George
W. Barber as John Hargrove, his father;
Carrie Thatcher as his mother, and Fran
ces Nelson as Alice, the sister In the
passenger list will also be found Mrs.
Sloane, TO be impersonated by a new
conner, Amelia Mayborn; her daughter
Beatrice, by Aline McDermott; Sam
Eustance, in the person of Godfrey Mat
thews, and the auctioneer, by Arthur
Ritchie
The ships crew is also well represented,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
Folks in Plays to Be Seen Here.

Mitchell Cirker, the scenic artist OF the
Butterfield Players. is due in Washington
In few days. and will Immediately start
work on the paint frame at the Belasco
Theater. Mr.. Cirker first studied paint
ing under Mr.. Maynard at the National
Academy of Design. He next studied
scene painting with Frank Gates. of
Gates & Morang. the firm whose Gar
den Of Allah work was the wonder Of
the past season. His more recent field
has been in charge OF the scenic work
With the leading stock theaters. He
comes to Washington from Percy Will
Jams Crescent Theater. Brooklyn
Edward Renton. general manager OF
the Poll Players. has been in Washing
ton all week making extensive alterations
IN the ctage of Chase's 'Theater, having
with him large crew of expert painters.
scenic artists. and carpenters II is said
that the productions which win be pre-
scented by the Poll Players in Washing
scented In any stock company in America.
BY special arrangement with David Be-
lasco, Managers Metzerott and Berger
have secured the big New York success,
The Lily as the play in which they will
present the Columbia Players the week
Of April Is.
Izetta Jewel, leading woman Of the
Poll Players. is reputed the prettiest and
best leading woman who has ever filed
a stock engagement,
william S. Clark, formerly the man
ager OF the Gayety Theater in this city
and proprietor of the Jersey Lilies
company. is'nowj the manager OF THE
Midnight Maidens." Mr.. Clark Is re-
newing acquaintances here this week.
.'Meln Liebschen." at Chase's next
week. will be played by Gus Weinberg.
former star of The Burgouraster," and
Justine Wayne, Joseph A Prosser, S. V.
Phillips. and Mabel Carruthers.
Nina Melville. of the Butterfield Play
ers. Is slated for a part the first week
in May that will delight her many friends
planning something particularly good for
her that week.
Edwin Fl. Curtis. the interchangeable stage
director for the Columbia Players, AYERS
that Billy is the funniest piece the
players have ever presented In this city.
A. II. Van Buren,. leading man OF the
Poll Players. won a permanent place in
the hearts OF washingtonians through
HIS magnetic personality and the sin
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Weeks Play Bills,
The ReInsco.

"Over Night" the sparkling comedy,
which is heralded as the best since
\ Baby Mime will be the attraction at
the Belasco this week, with the usual
matinees. This william A. Brady Ltd,
production. and the reports of 1t have
been no less f1attering. In New York,
where's was originally produced, IT won
instant recognition, and local amusement
lovers will be pleased to know that this
is the original New York company that is
road company.
cover Night is without a doubt the
cleanest, most wholesome. and all-around
humorous comedy that has been seen for
many a day. Not only are lines and
situations in the play exceedingly inter-
esting and very laughable, but there Is
not dull or coarse line or situation in
the piece. The whole plot hinges upon
the ludicrous mess" which four newly
married people make of their honeymoon.
Each couple plans TO take a trip up the
Hudson on board the steamer Hendrix
Hudson, and Just at the ouset, by
blunder over the baggage, they become
sadly mixed II so happens that the hus-
band of one of the brides and the wife OF
the other man miss the boat, while the
other couple take the trip alone. Out of
this simple mistake il will be seen that
there are infinite possibilities for humor.
and the author, Mr.. Philip H. Bartho-
lomae, has seemingly made the most of
them. .r
Heading the cast is Miss Madge Ken
nedy, the charming ingeuue. who. as the
pretty and dainty little bride of Percy
Darling. gets a great deal of the laughter
and applause. So. too. does Ernest Truck.
the little lisping, milk-fed husband of
Georgina Kettle F'lorence Huntingdon,
the tall, handsome, and self-opinionated
suffragette. Others in the company who
get their share Of the applause and
laughter from the audience are Saddle
Harris, Grace Griswold, Terese beagle,
Wallace Worsley, Robert Kelly, Harry
S. Hadfield Joseph Dillon, George Sci
bolt, and Tom Lemonier.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Casino.

An all-star bill is the feature Of the
weeks programme at the Casino this
week, with Eva Williams and Jack
Tucker in their great sketch of New
York slang entitled ''Sldnny's Finish. :"
This Is heralded as a real scream act,
and goes with a rush that makes Il
thoroughly enjoyable.
AS club jugglers the May Belle Fonda
troupe are in a class alone and well de-
serve the title of the worlds greatest"
Robisch and Childers will give a
Iaughable comedy singing and talking
act. A novel feature will be the Goyt
trio acrobatic dogs.
The real ragtime daffydill boys Muller
and Muller. complete a bill that gives
variety and quality entertainment up to
the standard set by the Casino. New
photo plays are shown at all perform
anceS.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Ishtar, assisted by Prince Ishmaei, pre-
sents the fsvorite dance OF the Orient.
The cure OF Kally;'' sensational. geor-
geous. and spectacular settings.
: Wednesday night win be amateur
night. and the amateurs will appear at
both evening performances, $50 and 10
p. m. There will be daily change of
photoplays.
To-day the second Majestic sunday
concert will be given from until 1910.
and In addition 20 an interesting variety
OF new entertainers. selection OF
comic. dramatic, and scenic photoplays
viii be shown.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Arcade.

Alice Teddy is to remain at this popu-
lar pleasure palace for another week.
when she will daily display her wonder
full ability as roller skater. She is the
only bear in the world that has ever been
taught to skate on roller skates, and II
is universally conceded that her exhi-
billion Is not only amusing but unusually
interesting. 1t Is pleasing to both the
old and young alike. Alice Teddy will
appear every night at o'clock. and At
o'clock on Tuesday. Thursday, Friday.
and Saturday afternoons.
The pretty motion picture play thea
ter has secured another lot Of censored
and selected plays for the coming week.
which will be, exhibited both afternoon
and at night. Practically all the alleys
In the bowling parlors have been engaged
for the week by the several clubs using
them for team matches. Tomorrow af-
ternoon will end the weekly roller skat-
ing assemblies held under the auspices
Of the Naval Relief Association, which
have been the source of much pleasure
to all who have been so fortunate as to
be able to attend. The management OF
the Arcade will do everything possible
to aid in making the coming kennel show
on April 8, 3. and q pronounced sue
cess
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
Made New York Kiddie. Happy.

At last the New York kiddy Is to have
a theater entirely, unrestrictedly. and
distinctively his own-a theater fashioned
to please the childish fancy, so far as
its externsls go, and playing the attrac-
tons which appeal most strongly to the
Juvenile mind. This Is TO be the result
of an arrangement made recently, be-
tween the directors OF the New Theater
and the Liebier Company, present ten-
ants OF the Century Theater.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Gayety.

Inside Pullman palace car which is
speeding across the continent to catch a
trans-Pacifc steamer are three bridal
couples, each of whom is anxious to keep
the marriage a secret from the other two.
This is the situation upon which ION
Their Honeymoon" the musical farce TO
be seen at the Gsyety this week, is
based. The clever slSit will be presented
by the Midnight Maidens." The action
all takes place on board the transcon-
tinental express. and the stage setting is
said to be both novel and picturesque
To add to the comicalities Of the situa-
ton, inside the sleeper there arise out
side. circumstances which add to the
hilarity of the audience and the distress
of the bridal couples. First there is a
raging mountain storm, which terrifes
the brides; then there is thrilling hold
up by train. robbers, and finally the girls
are brought face to face with party Of
redskins.
The second half of the entertainment
Is supplied by a travesty on small-town
affairs. 1t is called "The Village Fire
Brigade" and In this the thirty pretty
chorus girls, in a variety Of pretty cos
Tunes have an opportunity to demon
strate their dancing ability. There is a
company of fifteen principals, chief OF
whom are Margie Hilton. Daisy Nor
wood. Lillian Franklin, Hattie Raymond.
Charles Reed, and Danny Simmons.
THE Midnight Maidens" are under the
management of William s. Clark, former
manager OF the Gayety Theater, at which
the company appears.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
WHAT THE WEEK
HOLDS FORTH

The Belasco-"Over Night"
The Columbia-"Billy."
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville.
The Gayety - Midnight Mai
dens."
The Lyceum-"The Gay Wild
ow."
The Majestic - Vaudeville and
Pictures.
The Cosmos-Vaudeville.
The Casino-Vaudevill
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

with Carson Davenport as the captain;
John NJ. Kline. the doctor; Jerome Rem
ner, as the steward; Stanley James,
boatswain; J. Hammond Daley, a sailor.
and Julia Blanc. in her original part Of
the stewardess. a part in which she dis
plays her capacity as comedienne to
the delight OF every one. Edwin II. Cur
tbs has devoted his best efforts to bring
ing out the many points in the piece.
and is convinced that the play will prove
ore OF the most enjoyable the company
has yet presented.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31
The Majestic.

The Majestic. under the new manage
nent Of Tom Moore. will otfer for the
coming week a variety OF acts that
promise to be even better, and that is
saying something. than has yet appeared
at the new house. For the headline at
traction the management. has spared no
expense. and this is proven by the en-
gaging of Arthur Van (himselD and his
minstrel company of eleven blackface
comedians. whom. no doubt. you have
read about As special added feature
Edwards Circus. presenting the hybrid
zebra, sacred OK. and unreliable mule.
This act should appeal especially to the
youngsters. Rinehart and Temple viii
present. their laughable one-act farce
entitled entitled The Carriage Driver
In Distress"
The Keith .Quartette will make fits first
appearance to Washington audience.
and Abdul. the wizard In lmagic feats
that bring many laughs : AZ s'an extra
added attraction the Hindoo Princess
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Edwin Fl. Curtis. the interchangeable stage
director for the. Columbia Players. AYERS
that BILLY is the funniest piece the
players have ever presented in this city.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Nina Melville. of the Butterield Play
ers. Is slated for a part the first week
in May that will delight her many friends
in Washington. Everett Butterfield is
planning something particularly good for
her that week.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

A. H. Van Buren,. leading man OF the
Poll Players, won a permanent place in
the hearts Of washingtonians through
his magnetic personality and the sin
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

The Century Trio. which VIII be the
principal vaudeville attraction at the
Gayety this week. IS considered one of
the best musical acts In burlesQue.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

II is rumored that the shuberts will
star Chrystal Herne She Is now appear
lng In support OF John Mason in -As .
Man Thiaks."
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Frederick Worcester. Of the Butterheld
Players, is one Of the early arrivals Of
that company, and expressed himself as
being delighted TO again be back In the
Capital City.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

T. James Thatcher. who is resident man
ager Of the Poll Players, brings to his
Washington work many years of sue
cessful theatrical management. Mr..
Thatcher is delighted with the ire
mendous interest already displayed in
the Poll organization, which begins q
permanent engagement In Washington in
Chase's Theater April Is.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Most Of the plays booked for produc-
ton by the Poll Players this spring and
summer will be given their initial stock
presentation. It is understood that Mr..
s. z. Poll has paid a large sum Of
money for each OF them They come d.
rect to Washington from pronounced
Broadway successes.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

''Meln Liebschen." at Chase's next
week. will be played by Gus Weinberg.
former star Of The Burgouraster." and
Justine Wayne, Joseph. A Prosser, S. V.
Phillips, and Mabel Carruthers
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

Izetta Jewel, who has been engaged
as leading woman Of the Poll Players.
won the applause of the press and pub
lie alike last season as leading woman
Of Otis Skinner in Sire" a reputation
which has been more than sustained dur
ing the past season in The Rain of
Dust" in which she has been CO. starring
with James K. Hackett.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-31

James Thatcher. resident manager OF
the Poll Players. Is Kentuckian by
birth. Mr.. Thatcher has already taken
up his work In Washington with enthu-
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Mayor Egan Laid First Wood
Block on Avenue last Friday.
Crowley Signal.

Crowley Signal.
The first crsosoted wood block
to be put down on Patterson Ave-,
was layed at 8 O'Clock Friday NOR
ming by Mayor William Egan,
thus giving him tho distinction of
having laysd the first wood block
in Southwest Louisiana. Mr..
Egsn WAS photographed as he pla-
ced The block. A large crowd of
people were present when the work
was begun.
From 8 o'clock until noon . crew
of about ten mon were kept busy
carrying aud laying blocks and
succeeded in laying about 80
square yards up to the dinner
hours. The blocks are lsysd in \
sand cushion which cOnvsrs tho
concrete base, and tho work will
progress rapidly from now on. AT
the sides 10 allowed about two
inches for expansion joints, which
will do away, to very great OK.
tent, all buckling. When the
blocks have been laysd they will
be covered and filled with . coat.
ing of tar and oil, upon which will
DO sprinklsd another layer of sand.
A steam roller will then be used
and the work will be completed.
j. NJ. Hsckett, in charge of the
crew laying the blocks Friday sta.
ted that the blocks can be easily
lsyed within twenty days, provid
ing the weather remains good and
tho concrete crew keeps far enough
ahead. Concrete has been layeC
all around tho court house as fal
south as Fifth street. The curb
ing has been completed a. far a,
the tracks where the crew is nov
working.