Evening star., 1912-10-08


evenings entertainment was abundant to
the point of lavishness. Miss kellermann
preceded her diving with some posing
which revealed graces of contour with as
world were a studio and all the men and
women only painters and sculptors.
Columbia.
AS rich and luscious as the red rose and
as daintily delightful as the white one,
with its pretty love story and it's exquis-
ite music. THE Rose Maid," twin sister
to THE Spring Maid" was presented at
the Columbia Theater last evening by
Werba & Luescher, the noted young
producers in the world of musical offer
ings, to an audience that seemed unable
to conceal its delight throughout, If, in
deed, 1t even thought of trying to do so
at any time. Lavish in its luxuriance of
sweet and haunting melodies, its wealth
of personal beauty, its demure little hero
Inc and its quaint and natural humor that
was never permitted to overStep the
bounds, this new operetta, as it is billed,
representing the artistic efforts of nearly
a dozen constructors, won its way quick
~ and In an outpouring of unusual en-
tnusiasm to the pinnacle of public ap
proval with a Washington Endorsement
that dulls the point of criticism and
makes retrospect only a pleasant duty.
so much for its sweetness and it's senti-
ment.. But II had much else to commend
IT as well. For the first time in years To-
cal music lovers are presented an offering
IN which genuine laughable comedy, flow
ing In natural sequence, is permitted to
blend with a musical love story, told with
melodic beauty and sweetness, without
lnarr.ng the main creation. 1t is not to
be wondered at that Mr.. Werba, who ac-
companied the company here for its OPEN
ing night, wore a smile OF satisfaction,
modest withal, but genuine in it's pleas
ure.
There is plot to THE Rose Maid"
d comprehensive and a reasonable rea-
son for its being. which is rather un-
usual. The young Duke of Barchester
has fallen into the hands of the money
lenders, who have egged him on to the
extreme OF extravaganza. He falls in
love with the Princess Hilda, believing
IoVe In cottage can exist without
money, but his hopes are dashed to
pieces when his rich bachelor uncle
discovers what he has been doing and
TO cure him announces that new aunt
ana prospective heir are likely to
block his hopes of wealth by succession
The poor youg duke, disillusioned when
his friends of pleasure, and even his
princess, desert him. finds some conso-
iation In the demure young daughter of
his housekeeper, the little rose maid, a
young woman we'll born and the daugh-
ter of an officer in the regiment of his
rich uncle. 1t is when his creditors back
"A
heiress, and the daint- little girl who
loves him is enlisted by the Countess
Bertrand to impersonate the role. that
he finds his real hearts happiness and
his uncle's approval. with the restora-
tion of his prospects"
The story opens with a rollicking ball
at the young dukes home Liberty Hall
that serves to introduce rousing en-
semble with a dance eccentric of such
excellence that he who is disposed to
hesitate simply has to go farther. 1t
also serves to introduce two pretty
duets with graceful. dainty dance num-
bers, that are really delightful. and the
song Roses Bloom for Lovers" which
Is the real gem of the opera In this
act the betrothal of the princess is an
pounced. as well as the climax resulting
from the uncle's supposed marriage
Whon the curtain falls it finds the duke
deserted bv all but his faithful old
man-servant and the little rose maid.
and furnishes him the opportunity for
the beautiful and pathetic song. Home
of My Heart. Farewell
The second act is riot of romping
melody. laughabe comedy and interpolat-
ed specialties. one Of which the violin
Offering of Mr.. Karl Krusada was ey
auisitely beautiful; the trio. "Only One
Waltz. an excuse for an inoffensive and
entertaining introduction Of the turkey
trot and rousing chorus march num-
ber THE Cavalry Brigade" Nor would
~ be Kind to omit the pronounced hit of
the seven little maids who, with their
dolls and baby carriages and later their
mimicry OF their elders in the cast and
chorus robbed the veteran Robert F.
Trahan OF the only real opportunity af-
forded him for comedy hit
The personnel of the cast is pleasing
throughout and each of the principaIs
seems to fully measure up to the re-
quirements-Mr Arthur Clough who AL
ternates with Mr.. Vincent Sullivan
throughout the week as the duke and
who has clear tenor voice. well han
died; Miss Edith Decker as the tickle
but provident princess: Miss Dorothy
Maynard. as the demure and dainty
Daphne. the rose maid Of the story: Miss
Emily Lee. as Angela, a graceful IL SEN
sational dancer: Miss Dorothy as Gwen
doien Bruce. one Of the heiresses who is
searching for Bertie," whom she had
met IN Washington some time ago. and
Miss Juliette Dika. whose French accent
as the Countess Bertrand was delightful.
Besides Mr.. Cough. Mr.. Charles Comm
ton, the graceful young dancer who rem
resents Berthe merits praise. In
srotesque comedy. laughable all the time
Al Shean easily deserves chief mention
ana he was pleasantly and effectively as
sisted by Mr.. Ed Gallagher, Mr.. Arthur
LACEY and Mr.. Graham But II Is
scarcely fair to single out those entitled
to credit, for the song and story were
splendidly presented throughout.
chorus OF genuine youth beauty and
talent being striking feature
New National.
The Littiest Rebel came back to the.
National Theafer Ia pioht ,,.,.S