Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-26

and ar,istically presented. There nave
been instances in each OF the cohhpaiile'
where the presentation OF a play OF Tue
performance of some of the payers "as
been marked with a degree of excellence
that called forth enthusiastic praise
Keen rivalry. too. seems TO exist in seek
ing TO provide the latest and the very
best that can be obtained in the dramatic
line. All this is exceedingly good for
local p!aygoers who have been enabled
10 see some of the best plays that have
been put before the public at prices far
below those charged during the regular
season.
But there is a phase OF the subject that
should be borne in mind. The extraordi-
nary patronage accorded these perform
ances Is due in very large measure to
the interest of young girls and women.
principally. and young men. many of
whom have grown 10 be ardent cham
pions of this or that favorite in the vari-
Gus companies This clientele should
never be forgotten. During the regular
season the patronage comes more largely
from older and more experienced per-
sons. The box office receipts as rule
constitute the guide for the management
are many who think the summer audi
ence should always have special consid-
Grafton. to make certain that no play
with an unhealthy moral or with doubtful
suggestion is presented no matter what
may be the temptation. whether in the
popularity of a play, the authors name
or the special talent of a player.
and ssC,ovoIjarSo
ticana." Carmen" and "Rigoletto" are
magic names in the operate world, with
which to conjure a music-loving public.
These are the announced offerings 10 be
presented by the Aborn English Grand
Opera Company during the next two
weeks The company has become very
popular during its brief stay this sea-
son. II costs lot Of money to give these
offerings In the manner in which other
operas have been presented during this
and the two previous seasons. Washing
ton expects good things of the Aborns,
but a continuance Is necessarily depend
ent upon the box Office showing. which
thus far has been better than during the
two previous seasons. although, perhaps,
not up TO the standard merited by the
splendid productions that have been
given.
Chevy Chase Lake opens its summer
season Decoration day Its that is in the
ring and Washington welcomes 1t.
Warm days are ahead and warm even
ings when a trolley ride and an hour or
two in the country with pleasant enter
tainment will be a grateful relief from the
heat OF the city. The new Glen Echo
and Chevy Chase Lake promise strong
attractions in this direction which will
not be forgotten.
Helen Ware. who is making some stir
In the dramatic world. says 1.-The great
est asset Of an actress is not beauty. nor
magnetism, nor temperament, nor per-
sorality,- but a flexible, low. modulated
voice A beautiful woman who speaks
In raucous tones will seldom be as pop
ular as her ugly sister with voice soft.
low and full And isn't il the truth?
CAPACITY "CONDITIoNARY"-
ard Mitchell, one OF Charles Frohman's
high-priced press agents. received his
preliminary training as a publicity man
under Frank Morse, Henry Miller's gen.
eral press representative. Morse sent
Mitchell in advance OF NO. g. THE
Servant i'm the House company through
ansas Mitchell relates that In one forlorn
village in Arkansas he met the manager
OF the Grand Opera House.. who also
was the liveryman for the community.
The press agents first question was,
What is the capacity OF your house,?
''Conditionary, was the laconic reply.
''Conditionary What in the thunder is
conditionary," shouted Mitchell.
Wal. / mean conditionary on the
weather. IL it's fair we can seat 600
but II it rains we can't take keer of but
100. You see the roof leaks in the back
part of the house"
This was the story told by Manager
James Thatcher. last week. in explana-
ton OF his statement that the seating
capacity OF Polls Theater is condition
airy" With the orchestra in its accus-
toned place the Avenue playhouse can
accommodate 1901 playgoers. When 1t is
forced to vacate the pit the capacity Is
increased 10 1.s25 But the problem has
been what to do with the orchestra in
order TO secure that "ccnditionary'' "a
Last week new experiment was
tried and it worked admirably. The
gallery boxes on the left, which are never
used as they do not command complete
view of the stage, were equipped with
electric lights for the musicians. and a
new piano installed. Here the orchestra
vas able TO play and the sound fioated
down over the entire audience. 1t prov
ed highly satisfactory.
Thus the capacity of Polls is perma-
rently "conditionary.
DE ANGELS HUNCH' CAUGHT
HIM.-A pretty story told by Sargent
Ahorn lends interest to "Hansel and Gre
tel"
Tt was during the run of the opera at
the Broadway Theater recently" said MIR.
Aborn. at had many callers. but one of
them Will long be remembered. Indeed.
! have a reminder of him framed above
my ONCE desk in New York.
N NM, In, a eur Ynrk me- e.
boy called on me. after having made sew
eral unsuccessful efforts to see me 'on
personal business of Importance His
persistency aroused my interest. and
though very busy i admitted him for an
interview.
Mister AboFn-' he began. I amt new
err been strong for dis ghost and witch
biznis. but er think er got ter fall fer II
now
II didn't quite catch the drift. but his
manner Interested me, Well how does
that concern me-? asked him.
why. yer see. Mister Aborn me an
me pal went TO see yer musical comedy
Hand-sell and Greetell. It's a good one.
femme tell yer. But seems b'lievin', an
saw a witch fyin' on a broomstick.
didn't take no stock in sdat dope before.
Gee, but il was great wen de kids give de
her own stove and handed de comeback
TO de candy kids. Dat wuz great, GER
tain De angels bunch is what did it.
well. I'm glad you liked it. young
man. replied.
Yes. liked 1t. all right. But 1 liked
de angel scene best. Gee. dat was some
Glass; an I'm goin' ter take me sister