Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-08
Nine. Butterfly" Again Well Sung.

Another brilliant performance VI
Madame Butterfly" was given by the
Aborn English Grand Opera Company at
the National Theater last evening, with
Miss Ivy Scott. who alternates with MISS
Dora de Philippe, in the title role MISS
Scott is possessed of much dramatic abli-
ity combined with a beautiful voice that
seemed TO improve as the opera progress
ed, and in the scene with the consul
and Suzuki her work was markedly Ell
fective. There was decided improve
ment in Mr.. Taylor.s singing OF the role
of Lieut.. Pinkerton over his perform
ance of Monday evening, and both lin the
duet in the opening act and in the aria
at the close his work was especially
pleasing The same cast sang as on
Monday, except Miss Scott and as ,
whole the opera was again beautifully
sung and acted.
Miss de PHILIPPE will sing the role of
Che Cho San at the matinee today, and
Miss Scott will sing it this evening. Tine
company will present That's Thursday
evening.
IF I Were King"
IF Were King the great play which
Justin Huntly Mccarthy wrote especially
for e. H. Sothern, will be produced by
the Butterfield Players next week, and
Everett Butterfield will be seen in the
role of Francis Villon.
Inasmuch as the author has chung so
closely to historic detail in his romantic
story of an adventure in the reign of
King Louis XI, strict attention has been
given by Mr.. Buttertield to the atmos
phere both of his role and of the en-
tire production. The scenes and settings
are being copied from the originals used
by Sothern, and in addition Libraries
have been searched for books and por-
traits from which costumes could be de-
<h~vS 3xy4t
The story of Francis Villon, the leading
spirit of IF l Were King" is that of
swashbuckling poet Of the bibulous duel
ing, daring days of old France. BY
marvellous chance, Vlilon Is elevated over
night to a position second only to that OF
the king, and he woos the most beautiful
lady in the land. She in turn shields
him when the king, who feels he has
played long enough with Villon. sets
about chopping off his head. The play is
couched in the language of romance and
old world beauty. The ballads scattered
through the play are interpretations of the
lines Of the real VillOn who lived In
France under the real King Louis XII
Madame X
The great modern heart-interest drama,
Madame X,'' will be the offering at
Polls Theater next week.
In this success of three continents,
Izetta Jewel, the leading woman OF the
Poll Players, will have her first big
emotional opportunity. and 1t is predieted
she will prove a revelation. Her talents
as a high Coincidence were brilliantly
demonstrated in ''Nobody's Widow and
this was followed by equally interesting
Characterization in The Virginian," in
which she had a simple romantic role.
and in 1.-The Witching Hour" where as
Mrs whipple she showed poise and ad-
mirable discretion.
In the title role Of the great Bison
drama Miss Jewel will have her greatest
opportunity in the depletion of the sub
lime passion of the human heart-mother
love. Emotional parts are not new to
Miss Jewel, for in other cities she has
played them with success. but it will be
her debut in such role In the capital
A. II. Van Buren,. the company's leading
man. will play the part of the husband.
MADAME X" requires the services OF an
unusually large company, and the scenic
equipment ranges from a summer garden