The Washington times., 1912-01-07
ELSIE JANIS AND
JOSEPH CAWTHORN
H STAR IN NEW PLAY
THE Slim Princess" by
George AIDE, Merry Vehicle
for Coincidence.

.
Princess" In which she comes to the
New National for eight performances
pfstnning Monday. January IL, IL Jo-
eeph Cawthorn, the German come
9ian, who will be pleasantly remem-
Ufred In conjunction with Miss Janis
~ George AIDES musical comedy,
The Fair Co-Ed."
1.-THE Slim Princess" takes it's name
and plot from a whimsical novel by
1T. AIDE of that title. The libretto is
Ry Henry Blossom, author Of 1.-THE
Red MIL" and mile. Modesto" and
the musical score Is from the pen of
Leslie Stuart. whose tinkling tunes
N "Florodora' still ring pleasantly
reminiscent in the ears OF theater-
tpers.
Miss janis played "The Slim
Princess" for nearly a year with tre-
mendous success at the Globe Thea
Per. New York. and the same elabor.
Ate scenic production and notable
east remarked during the Metropoli-
Sen engagement ~ promised for the
Washington production.
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''The Gamblers will be the attraction
~ the Belasco Theater next week, with
the usual matinees. This interesting
new play by Charles Klein. established
the record for long runs among the
Plays Of the last season. remaining at
Maxine Elliott's Theater. New York,
Tor moro than two hundred consecutive
Performances.
The story deals with young financier
who follows in the footsteps of those
desiring to amass a fortune in too short
. time. He finds himself involved with
INC Federal Government through mis-
Hne OF the funds OF G banking institu-
don. of which he is 'he guiding genius.
AZ the mument he obtains the sum need
g to straighten out the financial tangle.
Qne OF his partners. terror-stricken at
over to Tie prosscutins a sese certn ha
evidence that Is sufficient to send 10
prison Its heads Of the tank, including
the young mans aged father. who is
innocent of wrong doing.
Chauncey Olcott, in Augustus Pitou's
splendid production of R;da johnson
Youny's new Irish play, 'NIacushla,;,
C'Pulse Ct My Hearty comes to THE
Columbia Theater next week.
a psroa In tnl san Sd When sha aash ts
nobility Of that country found social
Amusement and fashion in the mo-
Gcpolis Of Ireland. 1t was an age
EeS psp r0d Ems Gatt Ws cTTFrsn s ssses
host of others whose names will go
down in history as some of the most
brilliant men of the world. In this
period such novelists as Charles Lever.
Maxwell, Samuel Lover. and others
found abundant and rich material for
i,Macyshla' has drawn on such a nass-
sire for the characters and types
(. Chase's next week will offer the
American character actor, William H.
rhi .nnp former star star Of In the
ons with aaS otssa pnSduS IN
r. D. Bones one.act English military
Eomedy-drama, pride OF the Regi-
nent." One of the laughing hits of
sy and company in 'The Come Back
q one-act comedy of college life. WI.
lette Whitaker, dialect singer, with +.
Wilbur Hill, instrumentalist. will give
ban Fixing Of the wire" Miguel Roble-
dillo, Is another feature. Fred Duprez
perate Desmond" Gladys Clark and
sketch. WITH songs and steps. "A Base
ball Irritation" Handlers and Milliss,
eccentric dancers. and the photoplane
daylight pictures, showing current
events OF International interest," COM
One Of the most popular book drama
tization of recent years will be pre-
scented at the Academy next week, when
Harold MacGrath's most popular novel,
s"The Goose Girl" will hold the boards.
George d. Baker has made the adap-
tation, and tells the story as clearly as
in the printed pages. The master mind
justice, the return of master plumber
after he has made his fortune in Amer
acs, to r:Sht the wrong that he has
committed in a fit Of pique because his
seTelka" deserted him for q more IA
vortte sutton, Gretchen and her royal
lover in the disguise of the vintner, and
Hildegarde and all the other characters
who have won the hearts of the reader
are retained in the adaptation, and are
made even more lovable by their truth
full portrayal.
Doly Watson's Beef Trust" COM
pAAy will be seen in the Lyceum next
week In a burlesque surnamed "Krouse-
meyerI Alley" He has surrounded
himself with many amusing specialties,
and the scenery depicts "Krousemey-
er's Alley" as 1t really Is, and 1t Is not
Fifth avenue by any means. There are
any number of funny songs and attrac.
tive novelties In this latest offering OF
Mr.. Watson's and the chorus is large
and handsomely costumed.
fsFollowing the engagement of 1.-THE
the Gayety Theater. will be '"rhe Gold
en- Crook" with a new production. new
music. and a large chorus. the manage
ment of this burlesque organization
promises an entertainment Of unusual
merit.