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ADJUSTMENTS
National.

II Is SO easy, when one is thoroughly
delighted with a play. and especially
with an opera of such thrilling beauty
and pathetic interest as Madam But
terfiy." to be oyerenthusiastic in one s
praise But those who witnessed last
nights performance of the Aborn Eng
lish Grand Opera Company were willing
witnesses to the excellence OF what
many believe is the chef-doeuvre of
the season. There 2rere some who
even fingered after the performance
10 bestow their applause.
ability quite unexpected in pHima
donna, Dora de PHILIPPE sang the role
of the sad little Japanese wife and
mother. Cho Che San. with an exquisite
beauty delicacy and natural intensity
that surprised her hearers Her per-
Torrance has not been excelled in any
OF the splendid operatic offerings of
the Aborn company, either this year
or in previous years. Il was unques-
tionably a masterpiece.
But IL the unusual brilliancy Of Miss
de PHILIPPE dominated the performance
the remainder of the cast. rising to the
occasion. gave her magnificent support
Ethel Du Ere Houston. as Suzuki. the
faithful woman servant of Che Cho San
could not well have improved upon her
portrayal of the role. either dramati-
Miss Houston is gifted with a rich. deep.
melodious contralto that was especially
effective in her duets with Che Cho San.
Henry Taylor, as the naval officer who
heartlessly betrayed the little Japanese
girl Of fifteen into mock maria se-a
role unattractive If not obnoxious never
theiess made the most of his oppor-
tunities. He has a fine tenor and used
II with commendable discretion and abil-
tty. Hamilton Earle, as the consul. was
more conspicuous for the beauty of his
voice than for his acting, but the audi
ence seemed we'll pleased whenever he
sang. Joseph Florian quite acceptably
filed the role of the Bone, and Philip
Fem made the most Of the comedy posi-
bilities of the marriage broker
Others In the cast with but limited op-
portunities. yet adequate to their respon-
sibilities, were Estelie Currie as Kate
Pinkerton. Rupert Henry, as Yakuside
Arthur Green, as the imperial commits
sioner; Phil Watson, as the official reg
istrar: John Mercer, as Prince Yama-
dori: Maude Morton as Cho Che Sans
mother. and Jesse Carr, as the aunt.
The production was beautifully staged,
the outlook from the interior of Madam
ButteEhy,s house when the paper doors
were drawn aside being a gem of beauty
in scenic effect. The opera will be re-
peated this evening and tomorrow. both
at the matinee and In the evening Miss
Ivy Scott will sing the role OF Che Che
San tonight and tomorrow night. and
Miss de PHILIPPE will sing at tomorrow
matinee
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MORE FUNDS NEEDED
BY BUREAU Of MINES
Director Holmes Shows Neces-
sity of an Increased
Appropriation.

More funds are needed annually for the
bureau Of mines.
This is a declaration made by DR.. Jo-
seph A. Holmes, director Of the newly
created bureau Of the Interior Depart
ment, In his tirst annual report made pub
lie today.
Congress is urged to inquire into the
ted for the first years work. CONGRESS
appropriated $4,000 for the work from
June, 1911, to June, 1912.
In one instance, DR.. Holmes declares,
there is need Of sufficient funds for the
continuous operation of the seven mine
safety cars now in service, and for the
purchase, equipment and maintenance IN
continuous service of two additional cars
Every effort has been made to operate
the cars on the most economical basis
consistent with efficient service. and the
strtctest economy has been practiced in
the care and maintenance of the six mine
rescue stations; but Notwithstanding this
fact, and the additional fact OF the free
transnort OF these mine-safety cars by
the railway companies, the cost OF their
maintenance and operation has exceeded
the estimates because Of the unexpectedly
hi9h cost OF the work in training miners.
TT has been possible to operate the
cars to the end of the fiscal year now
under discussion for the reason that
the operation of the cars did not begin
until october and November, when the
fiscal years already was well advanced.
The buildings at Pittsburgh now oc-
cupied as offices and laboratories by the
engineers and chemists OF the bureau.
the director says. are inadequate ana
unsaitable Tor these uses.
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Academy.

An act as unique and entertaining, per-
haps, as any ever presented in vaudeville
In this city, Is the offering of the Lang
dons at the Academy this week. 1t is
entitled ION the Boulevard and the
staxe setting presents In splendid per-
spective d broad boulevard brilliantly
mile. The action begins with the en-
trance Of the Langdons In an up-to-date
automobile. the man. q very comical
one. As the chauffeur, and the woman.
society BELLE with an appetite ana desire
for refreshment. The exchange OF patter
between the two and the resultant
iudicrous happenings made the act one
OF the laughing gems of the season. me
audiences yesterday applauded It again
ana again and seemed very loath to let
1t 90. .. -,
far behind the Langdons In making mer-
riment ana In the novelty OF their act.
Two very funny eccentric acrobats and
An attractive woman contortionist COM
bdne In an offering quite unusual that
was very much to the liking OF those who
cav IL. the De Michele brothers,
italian Street Musicians" give e mt
steal number that IL both laughable and
entertaining. while Miss Grover. with the
assistance Of Mr.. Richards at the piano.
sings songs out Of the ordinary. Both
scored pronounced hits yesterday.
Pelham. the European hypnotist. spe-
eial attraction, presents novel act IN
hypnotism that Is very laughable ana
not at all OF the usual kind. The photo
plays are large, clear and strongly dra-
matte In their appeal. Prof. Carriers or
chestra II not the least among the At
tnactions.
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mystines Casino audiences this week
with feats Of oriental magic. the set
ting and the weird music with which
the act Is embellished adding to
its effectiveness, Many OF the feats
have been seen before. In the
repertoires Of Kellar and others, but
they are nevertheless interesting, par
ticu1arly the levitation and disappear
ance act, In which a young woman who is
lifted from the stage apparently with
out any wires. mechanism or other as
sistance, disappears when a pistol is
fired. and moment later comes run
ming down the aisle from the rear Of
the theater.
Warren Hatch and company appear
Boy" in which Mr.. Hatch, as an old
bachelor trying to marry a rich girl,
makes a hit. Louise Elliott. imper-
senator. has voice that is pure bari
tone, and sings several songs in male
attire. to the pleasure of her hearers
The Three Beau Brummels in their
possess good voices. and the Steiner
trio. In comedy gymnastics on the
bars. are clever and funny New COM
edy photo plays complete the program.
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The first presentation Of THE Coming
of Columbus was given at the Colonial
yesterday, and the Aim scored an imme-
date success. It's educational and his
torical value were recognized. and purely
as a pictorial entertainment 1t proved
one Of the most remarkable films Wash
ington has seen in long time. It is said
to be the most comprehensive pageant
drama yet produced In this country. The
scenes surrounding the actual discovery
Of the country by the Genoese, including
the picture Of the caravels' approach to
San Salvador. were the climax Of the
drama, which will be seen throughout the
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-07

Gounod's Faust" with prominent pro-
fessionals In the leading roles and with
chorus OF seventy local singers, served
a distinct musical triumph at the Column
bia Theater yesterday afternoon.
Primarily, the success OF the production
belongs to De Cortez Wolffungen, who
founded the Washington Grand Opera
Chorus" last winter and who trained IL
aftistically. both in singing and general
stage business.
The young men and women Of the
chorus body sang spontaneously and
with really splendid precision; doing thedY
best work. vocal and dramatic. In the
scene with the dying Valentine Herr
Wolnungen evidenced his ability for such
important work as the chorus training OF
the famous lyric drama by his own con-
ception of the soldier. which he carried
through with artistic realism despite an
illness which so delayed the opening O,
the performance as to necessite.e the
elimination OF the church scene.
The Mephistopheies OF Henri Scott
basso Of the Chicago-Philadelphia Opera
Company, captured the only encores Of the
afternoon. They were prohibited, but
the audience insisted upon a repetition OF
his solo outside the Inn.
Youth. beauty and voice are so seldom
united n Goeth3o oOWatto hsreins thal
06as0 ase0 Waxxms who = T3da = q
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ST 900

three gifts. gave to Washington q Mar
guerite all the more charming because 60
rare. Usually a singer studies her girl
hood away. but. happily for Miss War
rum, the gods have been kind enough to
let her play Marguerite in all the glory
of youth. that might tempt any grand
opera Faust to make Inwise bargains for
her love- She comes to Washington a
pretty slip Of a girl. bearing the approval
Of famous singers and f1ve-year con-
tract for grand opera with Andreas DIP
pei.
The s;iebel of Elsie Baker was every
thing that could be demanded OF pictur-
esque youth. Her flower song was gem
Of melody and boyish grace. No impre-
sario could ask for q Martha who could
act and sing the character Of that love-
sick dame better than 1t was acted and
sung by Harriet Foster OF New York.
and though the Faust Of Alfred H. Shaw,
the English tenor, lacked somewhat the
romantic passion the role demands. he
sang the score beautifully throughout.
The Wagner of F. C. Schaefer was cred
itably portrayed. The orchestra was un-
der the direction OF Signor c.. Gnarro.
formerly of the Savage Opera Company.
Of New York.
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Columbia.

The advantage Of being a Mason per-
haps was pictured in Are You Mason?' p
with which the Columbia Players opened
the week at the Columbia Theater last
night. While the members Of the Masonic
fraternity might not agree as to the
strength Of the reasons given in the anus
ing comedy for joining the organization.
undoubtedly they will agree that the play
is very laughable one. for the large
audience which crowded the playhouse
laughed it's way throughout the entire
performance.
The greatest part of the comedy work
fell to the lot of Edward H. Robins, as
George Fisher. stock broker and formerly
an actor; Godfrey Matthews. as Frank
Perry, young husband. and George w.
Barber. az Amos Bloodgood. father-in..
law OF Perry. The excuse for being out
until the small hours Of the morning.
have been to the lodge''-given to an irate
wife twenty years before the play open
ed, caused ali the trouble.
The excuse worked 50 nicely that Amos
Bloodgood had used 1t for q score OF years
whenever he wished to "go out with the
boys" though he had neglected to be-
come q Mason. The Same excuse is
adopted by his son-in-law. Frank Perry,
home till late at night. The abject terror
OF the two men. when brought face to
face In the presence Of the assembled
families. each believing the other to be
the real thing In the Masonic line, was
laughable. A real Mason does turn up in
the shape of q prospective son-in-law OF
Amos Bloodgood. which complexities mat.
tiers still more, but he finally extricates
the hopeless husbands from their troubles
The wife OF young Perry is admirably
played by Frances Nelson. and Julia
Blanc is good as Mrs Caroline Blood
good. The women's parts, however do
not give them much opportunity. Carrie
Thatcher. as the cook made a decided hit
]. Hammond DALEY played Ernest Nor
rison. the only real Mason in the lot.
while Stanley James gave an excellent
character sketch of q broken-down old
actor who has become an usher at the
Bon Ton Music Hall. All OF the other
narts were we'll taken. The play is at
fractfyely staged, and the audience was
enthusiastic in the expression OF its en-
toyment.
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Philip Spooner Sings Well.

Before a fashionable as we'll as music
loving audience at the Playhouse yester-
day afternoon. Philip Loring Spooner
gave successful song recital. His songs
all won instant and insistent applause
Mr. Spooner was assisted by the New
York String Trio. Henry LII. violin;
Stefano de Stefano. harp, and Joseph
Honesty. cello.
Mr.. Spooner is the son of former Eena-
tor 6pooner Of Wisconsin. and is we'll
known in Washington. His voice, which
Is true and clear, charmed his audience
yesterday. Among the songs he sang
which were received with great favor
were Songs My Mother Taught Me-
Dvorak; AT Dawn" by Cadman "Sere-
nade." by Widor; Meditation From
That's" Massenet; ST Hear You Calling
Me-" Marshall. and Lullaby from
"Jocelyn, Goddard. In the last Mr..
Spooner was accompanied by the harp,
and the rendition was encored with much
enthusiasm.
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ARMY-NAVY
Army Orders.

Upon the completion OF the duty in
this city assigned them In special or
ders April "a, 1912. the following-named
officers will return to their proper sta
tons:
Capt. Robert r. wallach, 10th Cav
airy. and Second Lieuts. Edgar NJ.
whiting. Duncan G. Richart and Cush-
man Hartwell, 10th Cavalry.
Leave Of absence for three months
is granted Capt. Edward l. King. I'd
Cavalry.
Leave e sbssnes nee for four mSnths T. +
First Lieut.. Brice p. Disaue. Sd Cav
airy, will proceed to Lansing. Mich, for
the purpose OF conducting q tactical
ride for the cavalry officers OF the Ma
The following-named ofiicers Of the
ordnance department will proceed to
the works of the General Electric Com
pany, Schenectady. N. Y. on omcial
ordnance school OF application at the
sandy Hook proving Sround: Maj. Jay
2. Hoffer. Capts. Joseph H. Pelot and
Earl Mcfarland. and First Lieuts.
Hspy q Mn aa john Is. IS Bss
Leave OF absence for two months 10
granted Capt. Edward canfield. jr.,
Coast Artillery Corps.
Naval Orders.
Rear Admiral ". p. Potter will be
placed upon the retired list from May
10. 1912.
Ensign w. D. La Mont. from. the
North Dakota to the Worden.
Passed Assistant Surgeon F. p. w.
Hough, from navy recruiting station,
San Francisco, CAL, to the intrepid.
Passed Assistant Surgeon p. G. Me-
Kenaie. to naval hospital, Washington,
D. c., for treatment
Pharmacist M. D. Baker. frem navy
yard, Boston 70 naval -hoepdtak nAxal
HAlnlng station, North Chicago
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doubtedly, saw this entertaining farce for
the first time last night, and found the
reason why 1t won such enthusiastic ap-
prevail Ynong blase playgoers upon its
presentation at the Belasco Theater a
few weeks ago. Others "reminisced" with
breezy and vivacious friend, suddenly
returned to their companionship, and
laughed heartily in recalling the things
which had proved so amusing when first
seen.
The amusement which follows the sep
aration of two brides and grooms on their
honeymoon. carrying off together the
"baby-brained" bride of ore couple and
the "apron-string' groom of the other
and leaving behind the ''suffragette" bride
and the commanding" groom, seems as
perennial as the interest which is always
taken-even by the blase commercial
traveler-in the young couple who try not
TO let the> rice shake from their hats or
handkerchiefs for fear some one will
learn they are just married.
The audience laughed last night some
times when no laugh had been produced
at the earlier presentation and it did not
laugh at other times when there was an
uproar before; but the amusement on
Doth occasions was so nearly continuous
that no one can say on which the laugh
ter was greater in volume or in spon-
taneity.
All of this goes to show that. In turn
ing to farce from more serious dramatic
EFFORT. the company management did not
overestimate the strength Of the players
The night of over Night was a bic
night, from the amusement standpoint
of Polls patrons
This play served to bring to the fore
several members of the company who
heretofore have had only small opportuni-
t1es Especially was 1t a big night fol-
Louis c. Haines, who portrayed the lisp
ing Richard Kettle whose marriage sim
ply meant the transfer Of the apron
strings which he followed about from his
mother to his wife. As the evening wore
on and he became more at ease, his
ablilties as comedian came to be recog.
nlzed as responsible for much Of the
amusement. Gertrude Bondhill. the Elsie
Darling of the Polls production, gave the
proper touch of dependence to the brides
role and gave able assistance to Mr.
Halnes In furnishing the amusement tina,
was so general. Louise Kent was no,
me strenuous Georgina-and Mr. Haines
should learn that this name is not Geor1.
iana-that was seen here earlier in the
spring. but that does not imply that the
greater feminity which Miss Kent gave
10 Lhe role was not satisfactory.
Mr.. Van Buren, has a less importa nj
| role than any he has had this sea son;
but he made the ZAP Rivers OF ..Oye,
| Night a more romantic lover than was
| seen here before. Izetta Jewel was a
| charming Caroline Powers George LIE
Sieur was handicapped In his portrayal
| OF the hotel clerk of the Rip Van WinkIe
! Inn by delicious memories of a finished
| comedian in the part earlier in the sea.
| son; but an earned tribute of laughter
! was paid him for much of his work IA .,
| night. Marie Howe increased nespeci
for her dramatic talents by her portrayal
| OF Caroline Patchen. the old maid with :
i void that yearned to be filed
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Clergyman's Son Had
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LIQUOR SELLING DISCUSSED.
Alexandria Court House Citizens As
ISOLATION Holds Session.

The Alexandria Court House Citizens
Association at its monthly meeting last
night discussed reports of liquor selling
at Chain Bridge and policy playing at
Rosslyn.
The association voted that c. T. Jesse,
as a committee OF one, inquire into the
proposed grant of franchise to a pri-
vate water works corporation.
The executive committee was directed
to hasten the completion of sidewalk re-
pairs. and especially to have constructed
a substantial culvert at the turn Of
Alexandria avenue into Arlington street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-07

Zestful in its humr and charming with
its song. the feature act at the Cosmos
this week, presented by The Three Ras-
Gals, is a notable comedy hit. It Is cleve,
and rapid-flre in its fun, and its melody
rushes along with rollic and abandon
which insure success from the start.
The Four Adders were seen In a club.
swinging act, one of the kind which Il
interesting and original THE Poor Re-
lation.' a delicately humorous sketch
was well played, and won favor through
its unerring appeal. Hunter and Daven.
port were good and Alex Craig, the one
string violinist contributed some eccen-
trio music to the program. Pathe's week.
ly review completed the offerings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-07
Belasco.

In speaking Of Fifty Miles From Bos-
tom which furnished . good time to
people on both sides Of the footlights at
the Belasco Theater last night. 1t might
be proper to get to the level Of George
M. Conan. author Of the piece, and say
that the Butterfeld Players put one
across" To see Jessie Glendinning dressed
up like little country postmistress, sur
rounded by the cutest kind Of q chorus.
singing a song about Jack and JILL" Is
indeed an entertainment. and to hear
Walter Wilson revive that time honored
"H-A Double r I-G-A-N spells Harri-
gan" is fun enough to excuse George NJ.
Cohan for introducing war songs into the
middle of Fighting the Flames" in which
Everett Butterfield initiates the original
Yankee Doodle Boy apparently with
great satisfaction to all concerned.
AS for Blanche Yurka. words are made
.quate to describe her in the eccentric role
Of Mrs. Tilford. the village gossip. The
. night. individually and collectively.
The play is a laughable mixture OF
noise. songs, sentiment. comedy and mel
odrama Of the dear old mother sort
| 1t is considerable of a frolic all the way
through and abounds In small town talk.
Although the notices which preceded the
piece said the pay did not need the in
terpolated music to sustain the interest.
the musical setting came very near car
rying of first honors last night. and the
chorus had a share in the result.
The story of Joe Westcott and his love
affair with Sadie Woods is a simple
one. although 1t has a dramatic tendency
now and then, especially when Jed Wood
Medbury, tried to shoot the young col
lege hero In the hat with 4 largo revolv-
er. Joe Westcott is Everett Butterneld
and Sadie is Jessie Glendinning. Jed
robs the post ONCE to bet on base ball
game. wagering asainst the Harvard
game. The fact that Jed lost the bet
and comes near to a penitentiary SEN
tence by robbing the government gives
Dave Harrigan. played with q unique
the chance to try to pry Sadie Woods az
Joe's father and Dawes father into fisti-
cuffs at every opportunity.
| The elder Westcott IL played by CHARLES
tablishes his versatility. Old Man Harri-
gan Is played by Walter Wilson. and q
| finer performance hasn't BEEN seen In q
long time. The two furnish . good share
| OF the entertainment
i ford, was one Of the distinct comedy
hits of the evening. and her song "Ain't
1 it Awful? was vigorously applauded
No one will begrudge Anna Bates all
j the praise possible for her appearance as
Mrs, westcott. and Pearl Haviin. in a
| able. eccentric character is Eddie the
| fat boy, by Richard Rutland.
i The chorus also should have praise. II
/ Ia as fresh a. q field OF daisies.
Altogether F1fty Mnes From TOT soston
meiodssmsiso sob 4 tie :nd: whsrs ths
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ty soubrette, who bears her honors grace
fully and sings in excellent voice. Others
in the cast who are commendable are
Corrine Ford and Pearl Wade The
singing OF the former was far above the
average in burlesque.
The fun Of the show does not cease in
the first act In the second the big base
ball finish is exciting and laughable. A
decided feature is Frank Finney when lie
impersonates Harry Lauder, assisted by
Minnie Burke and Bonnie Scotch las.
sie' chorus.