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The Washington times., 1913-06-15
WILL
GIVE CALL OF NORTH
Romantic Drama Of Hudson
Bay Territory Is Offering Of
Stock Company.

Next week the Poll Players viii pre-
sent Robert Blossoms play Of North
western life, "The Call Of the North, -
by George Broadhurst, author OF
Bought and Paid For" and '.The Man
Of the Hour The scenes are laid
at the extreme north Of the Hudson
Bay country. the time is 1880, the place
In 600 miles from civilization, where no
laws exist except the laws Of the opera
ting company.
The story revolves around one Ned
Trent, originally played by Robert Ede-
son. and is one of those romantic
characters that appeal to the theater-
going public. Trent has been poaching
on land owned by the company, and
the penalty for this Is that they are
sent out into the wilderness with only
one days food supply and without a
rifle. There IL no hope for him, and an
Indian follows every one to make sure
that he never returns
Trent Is told he may go free on his
promise never to return. but he refuses.
He stays at the post. knowing that at
any time he may be turned into the
wilds to die. His only hope lies in get
ting a rifle.
With a firearm he might be able to
survive. and. in order to get one. he
makes love to the daughter Of the fac
tor. wins her pity. and when he has
her promise to aid him, realizes how
base has been his motive, learns that
he really loves the girl. gives up his
original Idea, and attempts to undo all
he has done and take the consequences.
This awakening Of a moral nature Is
one Of the strong scenes Of the play.
The motion picture masterpiece show
ing the immortal Sarah Bernhardt as
Queen Elizabeth In q five-reel produc-
ton Of impressive beauty, will be
shown at the Casino Theater the week
Of June q, with bill Of appropriate
vaudeville attractions. July the Daniel
Frohman production Of THE Prisoner
Of &enda," by James X. Hackett and
an all-star cast, win be shown.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
FAREWELL WEEK FOR
THE ABORN COMPANY
English Opera Singers Will Give
''Bohemian Girl" BY Special
Public Request.

The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany announces this week as the fare
well week Of the present season at the
New National By request, the Messrs
Aborn have selected Balfes ballad op-
era, THE Bohemian Girl" for the pres
ent week. Among the artists who will
be in the notable cast which the Aborns
are sending to Washington will be many
who have sung here before this season,
while several of the artists will make
their first appearance here in The Bo-
hemian Girl" Ivy Scott, prima donna
soprano, will sing the role of Airline;
Jayne Herbert will be heard as the
Queen; Henry Taylor. the American
tenor. who sang here earlier in the 5ss-
son. returns this week to sing the part
of Tbaddeus.
Another favorite who will make his
first appearance in Washington this sea-
son with the, Aborn company is Herbert
Waterous, who will sing the role of the
Count. Phil Fein, who sang here dur
ing the past week as the Witch in Han
sci and Gretel," remains to sing Flore-
stain, which is considered one of his
best parts. Another old favorite who
will be heard here for the first tune
this season is George Shields, who viii
have his famous role of Devilshoof.
The distinct feature of farewell week
will be the cast Of notable artists |ho
Will be here.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Baptist Chapel Leased
For Picture Theater

An American pastors proposal to let
a Baptist chapel for use on week days
as a cinematograph theater has led to
extraordinary scenes at Nottingham,
England.
The building in question is the Not
tingham Baptist Tabernacle, one Of the
largest and best known Baptist places
of worship in the provinces.
The minister, DR.. Henry Grattan
Dockrell, is an American, who went to
England last spring as a missioner. and
soon afterward accepted a call to the
pastorate Of the tabernacle.
Finding the place burdened with a
debt of some thousands Of pounds, DR..
Dockrell set himself to discover meth
DDS of raising money. and some months
ago the whole Baptist denomination
was startled to learn that his famous
chapel was to be leased on week days
to a cinematograph syndicate. Many
prominent Baptists throughout the
country protested, and one of the trus-
tees refused to sign the lease. but Dr.
Dockrell and the majority of his sup
porters persisted, and the building has
since been fitted up as a luxurious pic
ture palace.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
BELAScO

Apropos of the Captain Scott pictures
which are making their return visit to
the Belasco Theater, the management
points to the fact that the siege of the
South Pole" has lasted nearly $50 years
Il was in 17T2 Ito 1770 that Captain
Cook made his historic voyage to-
ward the South Pole and around the
world and since then no fewer than
eighteen separate expeditions have gone
out between 1919 and 1910, in endeaVors
to conquer the Pole.
Famous names in the history of the
Antarctic exploration are Willoughpy
and jackson (sixteenth century,, Sir
James Clark Ross, Sir George Mares,
: Sir John Franklin, DR.. w. S. Bruce.
the American navy, who sailed for san
Francisco in the Jeanette in 1873; and
Sir Ernest Shackleton, who went to
within 100 miles Of the Pole in 1903. Cap
tain Amundsen reached the Pole De-
cember "a 1911. just five weeks before
Capt Robert Falcon Scott, R. N, who
arrived there January II. 1872.
No explorer in command of an Ant
arctic expedition had ever met his death
In these regions until Captain Scott
succumbed in March. 1872
Captain Scott was the first to make
the art of photography a separate de-
partment in a Polar expedition. He
placed Herbert G. Pointing, F. r. G. S..
IN charge of the Photographic depart
ment Mr. Pointing, British war cor
respondent, world traveller. and camera
artist, brought back $500 feet of cine
matograph film and 1000 negatives.
These are being shown daily at and
$50 at the Belasco.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
PRINCE AND PAUPER"
COLUMBIA OFFERING
Helen Hayes Brown Will Take
Dual Role in Special
Production.

As great as was the triumph of little
Helen Hayes Brown in the part Of
Little Lord Fauntleroy several years
ago during her first year as member
Of the Columbia Players, 1t is conf
IDENTIFY believed that her success tomor-
row night at the Columbia Theater In
the dual roles of Edward. Prince OF
Wales, and the much-defiled beggar
boy, Tom Canty, in THE Prince and the
Pauper," will exceed II.
The play undoubtedly is one of the
greatest ever written for child artist,
but since Elsie Leslie. who originated
the roles, and played them in New York
for nearly two years, has attained her
growth, there have been few VINO
measured up to the requirements of the
piece. AS a consequence, II Is one OF
the rarest produced of the better class
of plays, though one that invariably
In the book form, as written py tne
greatest of American humorists, Mark
Twain, the story Is familiar to almost
every one, and the astuteness with
which Abby Sage Richardson has
adapted Ii to stage uses has been
material factor in the phenomenal sue
cess that has attained its dramatic pre-
sentation. The mere rectting OF the
story of how Tom Canty secured en-
trance into the well-guarded precincts
of Westminster Palace, exchanged
clothing with the Prince Of Wales; and,
after the real prince had been driven
from the grounds by an overzealous
guard who did not recognize him In
Toms tattered garments, was 1orced
against h.s will to pass himself on as
the prince seems to overstrain ones
credulity. but, as the story Is worked
out in the play, 1t is real enough to
satisfy the most critical
Second only in importance to the
work to be contributed by Miss Brown
will be the Miles Hendon of A. II.
Van Buren, whose striking personality
will add a romanticism to the gallant
adventurer who is instrumental in saw
ing the young prince from the abuse
of the thieves and beggars into whose
company he falls and eventually ef-
fects his return to his inheritance.
Other members of the Columbia Play
ers will be seen in picturesque charac-
terizations that will stand out in bold
relief against the magnificent scenic
equipment that has been provided for
the production by Charles Squires.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
CASINO.

The Casino management announces a
change Of plans whereby, instead Of a
big headline offering and supplemental
minor attractions a varied bill of ex-
cellent all around vaudeville will be fea-
tured this week. Late billings, it is ex-
plained, have enabled the management
TO secure several attractions not avail
able earlier. The Carlton Clayton Trio
are booked for grotesque Offering OF
eccentric cycling in an act called "A
Day at the Country Fair" knight
Brothers and Marion Sawtelle will sp-
pear in a sketch by Aaron Hoffman.
which features THE Man With the
Green Umbrella"
Roberts and Roberts will present 2
full stage offering of comedy and mu-
sical novelties; George Moore will en-
tertain with clown tugglery; Llewellyn
and Stanley will sing character songs,
and Ray Fern will be heard in her spe-
ciaIty featuring popular and ragtime
selections. Entertaining photoplays will
be shown at each performance.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Pictures Show Java's
Native Industries

A recent release Of the Melies Com
pany Is "The Native Industries of
Java" This interesting picture Of the
principal Industries of the Javanese
opens with the designing of sarongs.
The sarong 10 the dress or robe that
the women and men alike drape around
their bodies In characteristic Oriental
fashion.
Next is the making Of the kriss, the
native weapon. The kriss il long dag
ger. and every native, as a rule. has at
least one in his possession. They are
frequently of ornamental design, and
the interesting operations Of forging.
filing. stamping. and engraving them
are shown clearly. The making Of
fancy brass articles comes next with
its skilled artisans, reared from boy
hood in the one trade. which Is often
passed down from generation to genera
ton.
Last, and perhaps the most interest,"
ing to the Americans. Is the pottery in
dustry. Java pottery Is known through
out the world, but its gradual forma-
ton, beginning with the procuring Of
clay from the bottom of the lake to
the baking of the beautiful pots and
vases, is a sight which but few in this
country have witnessed.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Moving Picture Pianist
New Musical Profession

The moving picture pianist" Is the
latest addition to the musical profess
sion. The office is far from being a sine
cure. One Of these players resents the
charge that a pianist with powerful
touch and long g-distance endurance suf-
fees for this task. Il play" she
writes. Eight hours a day, with only a
break Of forty minutes at lunch time
From the time I sit down (2:30) until
leave my piano Q0:3O) I dare not re-
move my eyes from the screen. as
changes happen with such rapidity that
one glance away and you find you have
missed something. ! play in the dark
and absolutely to the pictures. compose
and memorize. OF course there are
pianists who will simply strum a waltz
or ragtime through, and go on to the
end of 1t, whether people in the pictures
ere dying or marrying. / know OF one
girl the other day who. in a comic
scene, actually played onward. Chris
tian Soldiers. "
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Farnum Goes Abroad
On Movies Mission

Dustin Farnum. Billy Elliott, and
Walter Hale have gone to Europe on a
moving picture expedition. regarding
which they are preserving a profound
secret. They sent two automobiles over
ahead of them to await their arrival at
Havre. All they are telling about their
mission Is that they are going to pro-
duce a motion picture of some sort.
Mr.. Farnum has not yet definitely de-
cided whether he will become motion
picture producer on a permanent scale.
He has a play which he likes i'm
mensely. and which he probably will try
out next season, pictures or no pictures.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
COSMOS.

The Karno English Comedy Company
will appeart at the Cosmos Theater this
week in "A Night in A London Club, I"
which introduces many comical situa-
tions and quaint characterizations at a
Ladies Night Of the Bumblers and
Angling Club The company is an all
English aggregation of farceurs, fifteen
of them appearing this week.
Cole and Denahy, who were featured
at the New York Winter Garden, in
their .terpsichoreap specially, Dances
Of the Day." will Introduce tangos, tur-
key trots, the Spanish, Boston, and the
Texas Tommy dances.
Chester Kingston is billed for an Of
fering under the name, THE Chinese
Puzzle;' George c. Davies, THE Man
From The County Mayo is billed for
an Irish monologue, and Kaufman and
Carroll for novelties in blackface min
strelsy.
The Pathe Weely Review and the US
ual series of pk5to-comedies will be
shown.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
THEATRICAL NEWSNOTES

proved Play-O-Graph, to follow what
promises to be an exceptionally interest
ing game between the Washington and
Cleveland teams.
In one of Chicago's theaters vaude-
vile has been given recently at ] cent
admission. The tickets are sold at a de-
partment store and no more than two
go to customer.
The members of the Columbia Boat
Club have extended an invitation to the
Columbia Players to be their sgUests for
a trip up the river today. T. Arthur
Smith is chairman of the entertainment
committee
man. is the son of F. F. Mackay. one
of the great actors of other days. The
elder Mackay has retired and is living
on his beautiful farm, "Cedarhurst. u
near New York city.
THE Purple Widow" tabloid
musical comedy with a cast of fourteen
people will be presented at the Cos
mos Theater the week of June 30. The
famous eight diving girls in THE Water
Nymphs Carnival will return to the
Cosmos the same date.
James Thatcher, manager of Polls
has Just received contracts for Moth
err The Travelling Salesman" "A
Fool There Was" Baby Nine The
Call of the North Excuse Me-" and
Madam Sherry" All will be produced
by the Poll Players in the near future
Harry Andrews. the stage director of
the Columbia Players, led the orchestra
at the Columbia Theater last week for
the annual musical offering of the COM
pany. The Time. the Place and the
Girl" and w. T. Coburn played the pG TT
he was 10 have played-that of The
guide.
There will be seven companies play
ing within the Law in America next
season. Among the actresses who will
impersonate the heroine are Miss Helen
Ware, Miss Jane Cowl, Miss Catherine
Tower. Miss Alein McDermott. a former
member OF the Columbia Players. Miss
Jane Gordon, and Miss Clara Joel.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Pictures Of Pyramids
Soon to Be Released

The state of preservation of the pyra-
mids of Egypt after 5000 years seems
truly remarkable. when We consider
the ruined condition of the temples anil
tomts of Greece and Rome. built 1.5-0
years later. Even lifeless photographs
of these monuments to Kings of another
age are awe-inspiring: but motion pic
lures of them are the next best thing
10 viewing them in person. For this
reason, The Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Egypt" announced by the Edison Com
pany for release on June 2S. will be of
peculiar interest.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Washington Author
Sells Rights to Farce

Just before sailing for Europe last
Thursday on the steamer Baltic. Rich
ard Bennett purchased the American,
English. and French rights to the
farce Forty Hours by a WASH
ington author and newspaper man. Will
liam K. Semple. This is Mr.. Semple's 5
maiden dramatic effort. Only last
Sunday the manuscript was submitted
to Mr.. Bennett. He arranged a meet
ing with Mr.. Semple just before the
boat sailed. and arrangements were
concluded aboard ship.
Mr.. Bennett hopes to give the piece a
London production before his return to
America He then plans to dispose of
the foreign rights. and to produce the
play in this country early the coming
season.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15

Percy Hasweli has opened her fourth
summer stock season in Toronto, using
Mrs. Dot"
Dunn, wei remembered in the title role
of Mother"
Laura Nelson Hall has been engaged
as the leading woman of summer
stock company in Dallas.
Mile Mignon Nevada made a success
at her first appearance before Pari-
sian audience III III Barbiere.
w. ]. Ferguson is appearing this sea-
son as Fouche in Joseph NJ. Gate S
latest success, The Purple Road.
Nat Goodwin's memorable. success,
In Missouri will be revived by the
80.
Frank Metzerott, president Of the Co
lumbia Theater Company. sailed for
Berlin last week, accompanied by his
nephew. Kirk Metzerott.
Helen Holmes. the Columbia's leading
lady, recently purchased an automobile,
and has qualified as a member of the
cOInpany's motor club:
Mark Kent, of the Poll Players, has
ordered a car TO be delivered the first
of August. This makes seven cars
owned by the Poll Players.
Miss Margaret Anglins repertory
next season will include Antony and
Cleopatra" The Tanning Of the Shrew,"
Twelfth Night" and ''As You Like
It."
An addition to the Poll Players next
week will be Harold Salter. one OF Mr..
Polls most popular actors, who will
play one Of the principal parts in The
woman
Baseball fans will find tho Colum-
bia Theater a particularly attractive
place this afternoon, with itc comfort
able seats, its telegraph service, and
the best scoreboards-the latest i'm
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
COLUMBIA PLAYERS
TO PUT ON COMEDY
"Mrs. Leffingwelps Boots" By
Augustus Thomas, viii Be
Play Next Week.

Augustus Thomas laughing success.
Mrs. Lefffngwelrs Boots" which kept
New York theatergoers smiling during
its Broadway run Of nearly year. win
be revived by the Columbia Players Q
lumbia Theater.
OF the many plays Mr.. Thomas has
successfully produced perhaps none ever
attained a record equal to that Of
Mrs. Leffingwelrs Boots" as spon-
taneous producer of laughter and pure
enjoyment. As the title Indicates. that
action hinges about an episode Of q pair
of lady's slippers, which became mis-
laid at the door Of q room they were
not intended for. IN a fashionable hotel,
and the complications that ensue are
amusing In the extreme.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Dramas Of MandaIay
And Honolulu Ready

The vitagraph Globe TrGtters'' are
responsible for two more dramas which
will be released shortly. One called
"Mandalay'' was photographed in that
far-off land of Burmah, made famous
BIZ Kiplipg's "On the Road tc Manda-
lay." The weird background of this
drama gives to its an unusual charm and
makes II and The Spirit Of the Orient"
another photoplay staged in the far
East, welcome additions to the already
interesting programs Of June and July
releases.
The Vitagraph Company also announ-
ces Scenes in Honolulu" the capital
city of Uncle Sans mid-Pacific possess
sions, at the Crossroads of the Pacl-
fc." Honolulu Is city which. for
cosmopolitan atmosphere and compara-
lively recent historical interest. togeth-
er with it's wonderful beauty. Is sur
passed by few cities in the world.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Picture Show Helps
Children of Vienna

A motion picture show arranged under
the supervision OF the directors Of the
Children's Aid and Protective Society of
Vienna took place in that city recently.
1t netted the cause a large sum of
money and furnished novel feature.
At the close of the film program the
spectators were requested to remain
seated SO that film might be shown
with portraits of many persons known
to those present" 1t was a picture
Of the patrons arriving at the theater,
taking tl-eir places and waiting for the
first number. That picture had been
prepared In tSo hours, and was the
feature OF the occasion was '''o
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Movie Operators to
Give Dutch Supper

The motion picture operators of Wash
ington will hold their regular meeting
tomorrow at II p. m. in connection With
a Dutch supper. ]. L. Robin. of the
precision Machine Company will give
a demonstration of the perfect protec-
tion to be had from the Simplex. Man
ayers of this city are cordially invited
TO attend. The entertainment commit
tee has a surprise for the evening For
the satisfaction of the ball team the
organization Journeys to Baltimore
sunday, June %. to trim them again
;rhe last game resulted in victory for
washington by the score CTS to 3
The feature of the game was the pitch
ing of Ira Moore. who struck out seyen
men, allowing but two hits. He PROM
ICES to-Ao better next- game - -.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Cosmos Concerts TODAY,

Selections from Baron TraroL - h,,
Albini. and from Mile Modiste" by
Herbert: Herman's Belle OF the Night
DAutomn." Cannes reverie Flow
rs,s. Siis., asnus aainh mazurka 'zornoka; :"
Cobb's Mist o. Memory woi,.as ard
Mendelssohns ''Ruv Bias" owertmrs
will be some Of the numbers In the
orchestral program at the Sesn,os ia con. @
sgd ssFfs cd0siGIe 50day which hitch begin at O'clock
suppiementing Sup uhsl' thu orSSls 6%;SO this evening;
there will be a number ~ ,,anai nd
instrumental offerings The ''1 Cosmos mos
orchestra will be under the dirsction of
Prof. Arthur Maxwell "e uilee''ea ~
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Conner Is Experienced
As Teacher of 0ratory

s. l. Conner. manager of the Scott
pictures at the Belasco Theater. has
been connected with some of the best
theatrical companies for number of
years, the last two years as manage:
for Robert B. Mantell, the Shakes
perean actor. and is to be again with
Mr.. Mantell next season.
Mr.. Conner is a university graduate
and held the chair of Oratory and pub
lie speaking in a number of institu-
tions of learning for a period of twelve
years. During this time he had a wide
experience on the lyceum platform as a
reader of dramatic literature. He is
we'll known in the East as a dramatic
coach of plays, having coached in his
time 125 different performances. He Is
intensely interested in the Captain
PICTURES from both the scientific
and dramatic standpoints
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Examinations in Music.

intermediate examinations of the
Washington College of Music will be
held on June 6 and l3. The recital OF
the pupils of Frank Norris Jones, on
SJune 6, will include Gertrude Becker
and Elsie Chaser, assisted by Ethel
Miner, of another class. The recital Of
June l3 by the class of Miss Primm
includes the Misses Terrett, Helen
Primm, Marks, Sergeant, Meyer and
Long.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15
Many Moving Picture
Theaters in Chicago

There are $50 theaters in Chicago and
seventy-six others in the course OF con-
struction. according to figures made
public by the building commissioners.
One-halfr Of the amusement houses are
used exclusively for the display Of NOV
ing pictures and have a seating capacity
Of 800 or less, but the average capacity
Is 100, or a total Of 300, 900. There will
be an added seating capacity Of 300.0OO
when the hew theaters are completed in
the fan.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15

The game az played in Cleveland win Be
shown In detail by the wonderful JACKSON
SCORE BOARD. Mechanical figures wiz
pitch. catch. bar, run. and slide to bases. In
fact. represent every play made on the field
Bring the ladies. Reserved Seats. Is and so.
now at box office.
The Washington times., 1913-06-15

Baseball! fans will find tho Colum-
bia Theater a particularly attractive
able seats, its telegraph service. and
the best scoreboards-the latest i'm