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The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

There is a very appealing love story
interviewer with the comedy and dra.
matte scenes Of the play, and the vaTi-
Gus types which are set before the spec
tator are splendidly true to nature. Mr.
Forbes, who served his time as a stage
director and as an actor, knows his &C
tors and actresses thoroughly, and he
has succeeded in presenting the members
Of the chorus in all their variety and
novel charm.
The pivotal scene of the play takes
place in the chorus girls dressing room
in the Longacre Theater. Here there
congregates a motley crowd Of girls,
some who are fOohshly vain but unso-
phisticated, others who are hardened to
the world and who scoff at all noble
sentiments, and still others who are Just
entering upon their stage careers. The
picture is unique. and will afford an
interesting study to all who are inter
ested in stage life.
A H. Van Burn will have the leading
role opposite Miss Jewel, and Mark
Kent is to be the father OF Patricia.
Miss Gertrude Bondhin will play the
part. OF the pretty little Nora, who un-
Willingly causes her sister to jeopardize
her own happiness,
The stage settings will be identical with
the original production used by Miss
Rose Stahl for more than 5000 perform
ances.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
washinEton Festival Chorus.

Next Tuesday evening the Wash
! ington Festival Chorus, under the
leadership Of Heinrich Hammer, will
make its initial appearance at the Ar
cade auditorium. Mr.. Hammer has Sc
lected for this occasion The Seasons" 4"
the last important work of Josef
Haydn, and one which partakes not
only of the orItori0 but also OF the
opera and cantata. This organization
of $50 carefully selected voices has
been rehearsing this work for several
months and an artistic rendition IS as
sured- Haydn has often, and with rea-
son, been called the father OF the mod
ern orchestra, and in selecting the
members of the Washington Symphony
Orchestra to participate, Mr.. Hammer
has. engaged those Instruments which
more nearly carry out the ideas Of the
composer.
Mr.. Hammer has been fortunate in
the choice of his solists. who are:
Mime. Alma webster-Powell, soprano
Of New York; Paul Bleyden, tenor, Of
Washington, and Marcus EeIlermann,
barytone. OF New York. Nine. Powell
is an artist upon whom Providence
seems. to have lavished its most fas-
cinating gifts. She possesses a won
derful voice with a range Of three oc-
taves.
Paul Bleyden, the tenor. needs no in
PRODUCTION to local audiences for his
artistic work in musicales in this city
is too well known. Mr. Bleydens eX-
celIent. performances in the Savage
and Abnrn opera companies is favor
ably remembered.
Mr.. Kellermann, the barytone, has
been heard several times in this city
and has always been most cordially
received. He is best known for his
services with the Metropolitan Opera
Company, of New York. and his Euro
pean operatic successes.
The fact that the performance is to
be conducted by Mr.. Hammer is a
guarantee of it's artistic success, and
the hearty support which the musicians
and music lovers of this city are Civ
ing this initial performance assures
its financial outcome.
The management of this festival has
placed the prices OF tickets at popular
figures and they are now on sale at T.
Arthur Smiths.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
BUTTERFIELD PLAYER TO
HOLD BIG RECEPTION

An innovation in connection with wssh-
ington's summer stock company season.
win occur at the BeIasco Theater, We'd
nesday afternoon. when Miss Jessie
GlendinDing and Miss Jane Marbury, as
sisted by the company, viii hold a public
reception on the stage, Immediately after
the matinee performance.
Appearing before practically the same
audience week after week. the players
OF q stock company come to be looked
upon as old friends. with the one dis
advantage, that they are not met in a
social way. In the case Of the Butter
field Players, invitations are being con-
tinually sent them to attend private func-
tions OF a social nature, which the busy
lives OF the players prevent them accept
ing. However, these insistent requests
have made necessary some mutually sat
lsfactory arrangement and this reception
has been decided upon as the most pOpu-
lar and convenient method. So on We'd
nesday afternoon the many admirers OF
these players, collectively and individual
ly. Will have the opportunity Of bringing
the chasm between auditor and player
as marked by the fOotlights. and an In
teresting and novel experience Is assured
both audience and players.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Stock Companies as an Aid
To the Producing Manager

Stock organizations are a fruitful
source Of income to the producing man.
ager. That portion Of the royalty on
plays used in stock that goes to the pro-
ducing manager in a season amounts to q
large sum.
In looking over a list OF plays used in
stock companies in this country the past
week, t is to be noted that there are
nineteen that belong to the Henry B.
Harris list James Forbes Is one Of the
most popular authors among stock COM
panies The Chorus Lady is consid-
cred as big a drawing card to-day as
Uncle Toms Cabin" or East Lynne
was a few years back. The Travelling
Salesman and The Commuters" also
meet with favor in the stock houses, for
the reason that besides their reputation
as successes, the stock organization can
put them on without going to the ex-
pense OF enlarging their company.
Providing plays for stock companies
has assumed such dimensions that there
are now five big play agencies in New
York handling this line Of business.
Ten or twelve years ago, when a play
had its run, the author had very little to
look forward to in the way of additional
royalties, but nowadays a New York sue
cess, after having finished its road tour,
is good for 5000 or 5000 a year in roy
alties among stock houses.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Chevy Chase Lake.

With so many strangers in town the
attendance at Chevy Chase Lake has
been above the usual mark for the past
few evenings. Out-of-town people are
always anxious to hear the famous
United States Marine Band, and count
Capital residents fortunate in having a
resort where performers from the noted
organization may be heard every even
ing all summer long. A special pro-
gramme is on the card for Sunday even
ing, and an extra large audience will
undoubtedly hear the concert.
For dancing week day evenings. the
same musicians are on hand, the hours
at the big pavilion being from to clos
ing time. Freak dancing is barred.
the comfort and preference OF the ma
jority ruling. Attendants are on hand
to enforce the regulation in case the
signs posted about do not prove entirely
effective.
The big merry-go-round with its in
nOyations. the swings. bowling alleys and
many other attractions serve to keep
all visitors at Chevy Chase Lake amused.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Casino.

Both the matinee and night perform
ances tomorrow at the Casino will be
the annual benefit performances for the
employees OF the theateT. The lessee OF
the Casino. DR.. s. Goleski, has given
the employees for that day the free use
Of the theater. and the professional per-
formers have volunteered their services,
so that a great and novel bill Of fifteen
distinctly clever acts will be the fea-
lures. Many Of these acts have never
been seen in Washington. Doors will
open at o'clock Monday afternoon and
7 o'clock Monday evening. Tickets may
be had from employees and at the box
ONCE. The complete bill will be an
nOunced in Mondays Washington Herald.
Throughout the season the uniform cour-
tesy Of the Casino employees has been
one Of the chief contributing causes to
the pleasing entertainments enjoyed
there, and II is a reasonable expectation
that the attendance at the benefit will
in recognition Of this fact, be large and
enthusiastic.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

CHASE'S THEATER
WILL OPEN ON TINE
No Doubt that New Playhouse VIII
Be Finished August 10.

The present progress OF the work on
the new chase's Theater building makes
II certain now that Chase's win open
at the time, August ls previously an
nouneed.
In his personal statement last sprinR
Mr.. Chase declared that he would have
the largest theater in Washington, the
most beautiful in America, and the rich
est, In appointments and accessories OF
any Of the noted playhouses Of the
world.
Washington is accustomed to have con-
fidence in Mr.. Chase's personal asssr-
tons. as the times past have proven
the consistency and good faith OF his
theatrical works. But this promise. how
ever deserving Of credibIlity, seemed al
most impossible to be true. This led
u some doubt, especially as Il seemed
an impossible task to tear down the
old Riggs House, dig far down into the
earth beneath, and then from such a
depth, build a structure overtoWerinE
the Treasury and other Federal struc-
lures within view. All this, too, to oc-
cur between spring and fall
From the very beginning the hundreds
who daily congregated around the site
CT the new playhouse speculated upon
the probability Of the opening occurring
as announced and also manifested some
reluctance to believe that the former
Chase's would be surpassed in seating
capacity and hOspltable dimensions by
its successor. This disturbed state Of
public mind continued until the past
week. Then IL was seen that the ex-
terror Of the building is finished, save
for some decorative sculpture. It was
evident also that June, July. and part
o. August will amply suffice for in
terror completion.
So far as the exterior is concerned, the
preset revelation Of its beauty and
grandeur bears out Mr.. Chase's asser-
ton that it would, in its pure and
classic marble contour take its place
among the national structures OF the
Nations Capital Outside Of great
marble piles cOnsecrated to the service
OF the people OF the United States, IL
is evident from the most casual COM
parison, that the new Chase's building
surpasses, in height, breadth, and i'm
any and all other business
buildings in the city.
The theater interior Is equally as ad-
Vanced. Yesterday there came a fresh
statement from Mr.. Chase that there can
now be no doubt that the theater will
be finished before the opening. August
IS next, the box office beginning the ad-
vance sale August 5. or two weeks
ahead. Mr.. Chase added that he has
given a eotract for the construction OF
a $4,000 self-piaying pipe organ, 10 be
installed in the promenade lounge,
where concerts will be given every aft
ernoOn and evening preceding the rise
OF the curtain and also at the inter-.
missions. This feature OF the new thea
ter will prove 70 be pleasant and pop
ular innovation and is characteristic OF
Chase's proverbial liberality and pro-
gressiyeness.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
The Columbia,

No theatergOer who appreciates the Joy
that good dramatic entertainment brings
or feels the satisfaction that good acting
produces can AFFORD to miss The House
Next Door" which has been placed in
preparation by the Columbia Players for
production on the stage Of the Columbia
Theater during the week Of June Il
II is the comedy in three acts in which
Mr.. J. E. DOdsOn has made the biggest
hit Of his notable career, and in which he
was seen in this city but a few months
ago. The House Next Door is an
adaptation from the German by J. Hart
ley Manners.
Its original New York production was
at the Gayety Theater. April L. 1893.
where 1t created profound sensation. 1t
was then described by one Of the fore
most OF metropolitan critics as an acting
gem in gem of a play which has humor
and charm. The question of race pref
udiCe is dealt with tactfully and with
good taste. The production should prove
one of the most notable Of the Columbia
season.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Roof Gardena Omen.

The forerunners Of New York's starIit
entertainments made their bow this week
in the opening Of the Hammerstein and
American roofs. Both were greeted with
enthusiasm by the theatergoing public,
and both reaped a goodly harvest by
reason Of the exceedingly hot weather
that has held the metropolis in its grip
during the. past week.
As a matter of fact, the roof gardens
OF New York are the most comfortable
and congenial entertainment places in
the city during the summer months
Their palms, tables. and ever-ready wait
ers, as yet unaffected by the strike that
has tied up the food-carrying division of
that class Of public servants, are bathed
In a perpetual breeze from the broad
Atlantic. while their light entertainments
and their convenience for the city worker
make them pre-eminently the place to
spend a hot and sultry evening.
In each and all OF these matters the
Hammerstein and American roofs are
well appointed. and though their sum-
mer shows are not as yet startling or
refreshing in effect they will no doubt
improve with age and heat until they
deserve to be billed as one Of New
York's good entertainments
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
The Cosmos.

"Fujiyama," dainty japanese operetta,
fragrant as Oriental spices and tuneful
as Viennese musical comedy, is the head
line act at the Cosmos this week. 1t is
playing popular-priced vaudeville for the
first time. Its melody and comedy are
distributed through two clever acts, and
in the piece are to be seen people Of such
caliber as Ada Mitchell, whose work in
the ''Dr. De Luxe" organization last sea-
son is well remembered, and John B.
Wilson, of Mutt and Jeff'' fame. For
knights of Columbus week II should be
particularly attractive.
The Colored parson" is the nom de
plume of John B. Healy, one Of the droll-
est Of comedians, and he viii attempt
to live up to his name this week. The
coon shouter. whose work has establish
ed a new standard for that line of work,
Ray Fern, will return with some new
jokes and. jests for his Cosmos admirers
The chic singing cOmedienne, Marble
Raymond, will win her audience with her
alluring songs and charming personality,
and a circus act, full OF novel features
and slap-stick fun, will conclude the pro-
gramme Pathe's weekly review and
some excellent photo plays constitute the
film features. -
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
PoII,E Thenter.

The cleanest, brightest, and most
helpful story OF stage life ever written
by an American" is the tribute which
has been paid to The Chorus Lady by
prominent theatrical magnate. This
play, which was the first great success
Of the now famous playwright. James
Forbes, win be the offering Of the Poll
Players this week
An unusual degree OF interest attaches
TO the presentation of The Chorus
Lady because it will Izetta Jewel, the
popular leading lady of the company,
her first opportunity to create a richly
humorous character part in Washington.
She win play the title role. created in
the original production by Rose Stahl
The chorus lady is a iovable, whole
souled, diamond-in-the-rough Irish girl,
who leads the chorus. She is slangy and
self-assertive, but she Is a woman of
fine and answering principle. When her
younger sister joins the company, the
chorus lady, whose real name is Pa
tricia O'Brien, assumes the responsibility
OF keeping her out of temptation In
this she is unsuccessful. but when the
foolish young girl Is really in danger
Pat comes to the rescue at the cost
Of her own reputation and saves the day.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
PoII's Theater.

The first musical comedy to be offered
by the Poll Players will be ''Thres
Twins which enjoyed a two-seasons'
success on Broadway. This will be the
attraction following The Chorus Lady"
Three Twins is a musicauzed version
OF the big farce success, "Ihcog." The
plot is substantial and essentionally
amusing. not a conglomeratiol OF horse
play. \ young man, in order to win the
hand OF the girl 10 whom his father
objects, effects a disguise, modelled after
a photograph which he finds He visits
his own home and is received by his
father as a welcome stranger whose re-
quest for the hand OF one Of the young
ladies Of the household meets with in
slant approval. the father believing that
in this way he is to remove the girl from
the danger zone OF his sons affections.
The complications arise over the fact
that the sons disguise is modelled upon
the photograph Of twins. both of whom
appear on the scene. Thus, there are
three Of a kind and the resulting mix
up is decidedly diverting.
The score abOunds with popular songs
the most widely known being The Yama
Yama Man" and "Cuddle Up a Little
Closer"
"A. H. Van Buren will be seen as the
son, the part created by Clifton Craw-
ford, and Miss IZetta Jewel will have
Bessie McCoy's part Of Molly Sommers
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
4 Theatrical CurIosIty shop.

There is a little basement shop just
outside the theatrical district, in New
York. wherein is kept for sale old photo
graphs Of actors and actresses, hashlight
scenes from plays and old electrotypes.
The man who runs this shop does q
thriving business selling this material,
used in promoting publicity for the little
troupes that go out, playing the very
small towns. He buys old cuts" at
junk prices, and sells them at 5, 10 and
20 cents apiece, because in playing Ken
nebunkport. Ne, or Water Hole, Wye,
1t is easy to pass OF a two-column cut
Of Aurora Starlight, the famous TRACE
dienne, who appeared last season in ''She
Never Forgets to Hate" as Dorthy de
Montmorency in The Romance OF
Country Girl In the ordinary course
of events, II costs anywhere from 800
to $50 to equip a show with electro
types, and suc.I an expense the small
troupe manager cannot stand. but If
he can get an equipment OF miscellaneous
cuts for so. he will suffer no serious set
back from a depletion OF his bank roll.
and. by this saving. will be able to get
his show out at least to the first town.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
The Belasco.

At the Belasco Theater next week the
Rutterfield Sayers will present the old
Lyceum Theater success, The Way to
Win a Woman" Brilliant comedy by
Jerome X. Jerome.
This piece was originally produced by
Daniel Frohman's famous Lyceum
Theater Stock Company, when that
superb organization was headed by E.
H SOthern. II was produced during q
period when such noted Lyceum produc-
tiOns as The Dancing Girl" AN
Enemy to the King" &C., were being
presented, which sufficiently indicates the
Importance Of the plays E. H. Sothern
and his associates appeared in during
those palmy days Of New York's never
to-be-surpassed permanent stock organi-
Zations.
The mere title, The Way to Win a
Woman" affords opportunities for a
wide range in treatment Of so momen-
tous a problem, and when a solution
is offered in Jerome's most delightfully
humorous vein, the result can be salts
factorily anticipated The locale Of the,
comedy, which is in three acts, takes
place in England. The time is the pres
ent and Jerome was so far ahead OF HIS
time In dramatic construction that his
play, though produced 50 many wear,
ago, is aptly modern in every respect
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
WILSON WAS ONCE
A CUB REPORTER
Tells How to Develop a Strong
Character Part.

From cub reporter to essaylng the
strong and extremely interesting char
acter roles in the plays presented by the
Butterfeld Players has been the expert
ence OF Walter Wilson to date
NJ. Wilson. who is the principal char
acter actor with the ButterfieId organi-
zation, is a native Of Boston. Early in
his life and previous to the call Of the
footlights he undertook the strenuous
career OF a reporter on one OF the news
papers Of the Hub.
I was all swelled up with nv own
Importance Wilson said during a con-
Versation recently. IN recalling his ad-
vent I'm journalism: for I was the orig
nal Paul Pry.' and the temerity of
youth stood me in many perilous situa-
tions, but ! always managed to escape
unscathed. I remember on one occasion
when worked my way into a crowded
hall where religious convention was in
session. The hall was jammed with
people. but ! managed to make my way
TO the stage, where the executive COM
m!ttee was having a most strenuous time
restoring order As I mounted the stage
an elderly woman rushed toward me and
said
Young man, are you follower Of
the Lord?'
No: no, ma'am I'm a newspaper
reporter said, as I.vanished down the
stairs"
When asked how he studied a new
character. Wilson replied:
The time to feel and master the de-
tails OF part is while studying il.
Then, after making up ones mind how
the role should be played. cling as close
" as possible to the character mentally
developed.
By that means an actor or Actress
can more easily acquire the ease and
repose under which he is able to calcu-
late the effect upon an audience and
apply his art with the deliberate hand
OF a painter. An actor who cannot con-
troll his own emotions certainly can never
sway those Of his auditors. That is why
l say. and have always said. and say
II again. il is impossible to lose ones
self completely in a part
While l have played many lines Of
stage work. l found that my most tell
ing successes came with character parts.
which I think IS the most dificult 4
know many people hold opposite views.
but II is not easy to make a character
seem real. and the big difference Is in
getting this result without stepping out
side the bounds Of reason. Another thing
that Is the most difficult thing Of all to
do Is to awaken hearty laughter.
Character acting is most difficult be-
cause 1t means true acting. ! mean true
Characterization. to be artistic
I find that II does not take a broad
smile amounting almost to a grimace,
to make an audience feel what you want
to suggest. The slightest twitching Of
the facial muscles. the handling OF the
eyes, or the simplest movement Of the
body in gesture. II It is in keeping with
the lines In the situation, is a hundred
fold more expressive"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
The BelnRcO.


In presenting a revival of Anthony
Hopes famous romantic comedy. The
Prisoner Of Zends," this week, begin.
ming Tuesday night, the ButterfieId
Players will be seen in what will prob
ably prove the most interesting and pop
ular offering they have yet produced.
II wa with this piece that E H
Sothern, the creator of the principal
roles, achieved so great a success. Later
when Daniel Frohman sent Sothern on
tour with the play, James K. Hackett
was engaged to take his place, in order
TO finish the two or three weeks run
of the piece at the Lyceum Theater, New
York, while SOthern was away How
ever, Hackett made such an instant hit
that the piece was continued at the Ly-
ceum for many additional months to
phenomenal business and increased pop-
ularity, and IT became the favorite in
Hackett's repertoire during his own
starring tours.
From the moment the curtain rises
until the final escape of RassendyH, all
are interested in the daredevil adven-
lures of the young EngIishman while
impersonating the King OF Ruritinfa
with whom he is connected by descent
and to whom he bears a remarkab BILE
likeness.
The story OF the play relates how the
rightful king Of Ruritania, having been
drUgged on the eve of his coronation,
and, being subsequently held a prisoner
in the Castle of Zenda, by his relative,
the Black Michael, assisted by Rupert
OF Hendzau and other accomplices; Ru-
dolf Rassendyll, the English cousin, who
has travelled to Ruritania to see the cor
OnatiOn, is induced to assume the rulers
place, and, with the help of Col. Sapt
and Fritz Won Tarlenheim, holds IL for
three months, finally succeeding in the
restoration Of the monarch. Black Nj
chsel is killed together with all of those
of his followers, who were in the secret
Of RassendylFs identity, with the excep-
tion Of Hentzau, who escapes.
Meanwhile, the beautiful Princess
Fisvia, the kings cousin and DESIGNATED
bride, has fallen in love with Rudolf,
believing him to be the king, and he
with her. Rudolf and Flavia bow finally
TO the necessity of sacrificing love for
duty. Rudolf returns ito England and
Flavia becomes the rulers bride, the only
communication which continues between
her and the EngIishman being that once
a year the queen sends RassendyI a rose
by the hand Of Fritz with a word of
greeting, and receives the like from
him.
The piece will be gorgeously costurIed
and handsomely staged.