Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Players presented "The squaw Man." one

Players presented 1.-THE ,Squaw Man." one
must confess, in the estimation of the
audience at least. the splendid oppor-
tunity for character delineation afforded
by this most interesting play was. fully
met in every detail While individuals
may differ as to particular roles, their
judgment must give way before the YER
dict Of a veritable host. and it may
therefore be safely assumed that the Co
numbers Players have again demonstrated
their superior ability as well as their
versatility in a dramatic success
AS Capt James Wynnegate, the Eng
lishman who exiles himself in the Amer
lean west to protect his guilty cousin
and his family from the disgrace of a
forger's act, moved in large measure also
by his love for that cousins wife, Ed
as finished player. dignified. forceful
and strongest perhaps in the repression
that comes with a subtle appreciation OF
the appropriate that guards at all times
against overriding.
In voice and stage presence Mr.. Robins
is especially strong. and both with his
other talents were prominently in play
in the scene where he refused the gilt
tering offer of his solicitor, made at his
ranch seven years after the opening
scene. to return to England and assume
the title and patrimony to which he was
justly entitled through the death Of his
unfortunate cousin.
While the role Of Nat-u-rich. the Indian
Nelson gave to it an interesting inter
probation enriched by her sympathetic
acting, which was especially effective.
George w. Barber. as the Indian chief.
gave a portrayal Of stole seldom sur
passed on a local stage. and his make
up was exceptionally fine. Miss McDer-
mott also sustained In the role OF Diana
the standard she set for herself with her
first appearance with the Columbia
Players. Each new play but seems to
ohn NJ n q RQhV
Edna Koontz. a tot Of an actress. was
unusually good as Little Hal. son of Nat
Zurich, a fact that the audience gener-
ously emphasized. Logan Paul. as Baco
work felt in the success Of the perform
ance. and Mr.. Daley and Mr.. Kline
helped in the humor of the play.
Chase's.
Entering upon it's last week Of polite
vaudeville in its present home. Chase
this week presents one of the most en-
PERTAINING bills of the season, excellent
and we'll balanced in every respect. 'Mein
Liebchen" CMy Loved One). a playlet
Astounding in comedy, holds the top line.
1t is a departure in theme and treatment
from the usual run of comedies. Heading
the company are Gus Weinberg, Judith
Wayne, Joseph A. Prosser, s. V. Phillips
with girl whose hand is sought by the
assistant manager of a department store,
mistrusted by the young clerks father,
an old musician.
The work of the fearless foresters in
the depths Of the woodland of Austria
liza is brought before the audience in
a unique exhibition of tree telling and
other bush novelties. presented by
jackson and McLeran, who saw logs
and chop them in worlds record time
Motion pictures are also used in the
number to illustrate the methods Of
logging in the forests. T. Roy Barnes
and Bessie Crawford in 1.-THE Fa<ir and
the Lady scored a decided hit. the
formers comedy in sleight-of-hand card
tricks being especially entertaining. The
bill opens with the Majestic Trio. in
Comedy. Chords and Strings Offering
popular songs on the mandolin and other
instruments. Ed Coreln and Charles Gil
lette are q real success In a tumbling act
Linden Beckwith, billed as "the Magnetic
Mistress Of Melody" delighted the audi
ence with new and old songs. Minnie.
declared to be the largest elephant in
vaudeville. under the direction Of Capt.
Gruber and Mile Adelina, together with a
horse. pony and dog. performs and dances
well. The photoplane pictures Of recent
events throughout the world are interest
ing.