The Washington herald., 1912-10-01
CHASE'S.
Polite vaudeville.

This weeks bill at Chase's is q me-
lange Of music, comedy. and near tragedy
and presents a programme which is ex-
tremely entertaining throughout. In the
seven vaudeville numbers we find no
sign of repetition. each act being origi-
nal and pleasing In its entirety. Just a
word, this bill is the cleyerest and bright
est one viewed at this house this sea-
son.
A meiodrama in tabloid form is the
headliner or the week. In the playet en-
titled THE Yellow PERIL" plot which
Is brimful of action Is unfolded. There
are startling situations and critical mo-
ments which hold the audience every
minute OF the act. Jakusha, the secret
agent Of japan in this country. has about
contaminated a plan by which the entire
navy Of the United States will be de-
stroyed. The. Secret Service, through
Dora Weston. one of their female opera
tors. gets wind Of this scheme and makes
plans to foil same. Dora, using all the
wiles known to her sex, gains the conf
dence OF the japanese.
During JakushaIs absence, Deegan.
also Of the Secret Service, installs a
dictograph, by which he hopes to get
evidence enough to convict Jakusha- He
is surprised, and Dora still manages TO
keep Jakusha from knowing her part
in the plot. By clever maneuvering, she
manages to gain the upper hand. and
the plot falls.
This act brings into play a very novel
use for the moving pictures. by which
the workings of the plot outside the
back OF the scene shows the detectives
receiving the signal 10 intercept the
agent, and the following details are
shown until the very moment OF the
arrival Of the men at the room. Miss
Nina Morris handles her role in an ex-
ceedingly clever manner. and her big
scene with Jakusha brings forth loud
applause. Herman Hirshberg. as ia
kusha, seems to be an apt delineator OF
the japanese character, and played his
part more than we'll Menefee John
ston acceptably filled the part of Bill
The feature of, the bill, and. by the
way. sharing honors with the above, is
a little musical vehicle under the title OF
THE Leading Lady" Without any plot
worth mentioning. II exploits Ralph
Lynn as a typical London Johnnie and
Marguerite as graceful dancer and
clever personality. A number of songs
were sung by both principals and chorus,
This number was one OF the distinctive
hits of the evening.
Julius Tanner. while not billed in big
prant, deserves all the applause which he
For about twenty minutes he
kept those in front In what could be
termed exaggerated Mysteries. number
like this Is always welcome. and Mr..
Tannen is assured OF a warm reception
when he returns. Sammy Burns and
Alice Fulton contributed a number OF
dances and songs. all OF which were the
best of their kind. A whirlwind dance
that brought down the house finishes
their act. This act received a number OF
calls, which were well merited.
The Three Tyres played a number OF
catchy tunes on several instruments, and
just to be a bit different from the regular
musical acts kept up breezy conversa-
ton between numbers. They also scored
a hit
Richard Wall gave an exhibition Of
dextetity with billiard balls and cues
which was short of marvellous. He caught
on with his novelties in the Juggling line.
Marie Fenton. THE Melody Maid" sang
a number of popular songs. She was
fair. but the other numbers Of the bill
her. The animated weekly
pictures gave some Of the events OF the
past week and ended bin OF excellent
quality,