The Washington times., 1913-04-10
Garden OF ALLAH"
GORGEOUSLY STAGED
Dramatization of Robert Hich-
ems Novel To Be Seen at
National Next Week.

toned are the scenes which have been
arranged for the DEMONSTRATION of Rob.
ert Hichens' novel, THE Garden OF
Allah" which comes to the National
Theater next week, that the deep I'M
preston left by the sumptuous settings
visualize the foreign land to a remark
able degree.
The story teaches lesson of the only
method of soul salvation for the be-
lever in the Roman Catholic Church.
The ten scenes which follow one another
verify transplant one into the atmos-
phere where the drama is worked out.
A desert scene, a reproduction Of the
monastery, the street of THE Ouled
Nails" with its gayeties among the
native Arabs. the dance hall with its
picturesque garden of Count Anteoni-
an oasis in the desertthe remarkable
sandstorm on the desert, and, again, the
desert in the early dawn with its star
lit sky, are scenes of great beauty.
Rehearsals are progressing for the
opening performance of Clothes by
the Columbia Players on Monday even
Ing at the Columbia Theater, and indi-
cations point to the fact that it will not
only be the occasion for the biggest re-
ception ever accorded a dramatic organ
ization in this city, but that the per-
formance will surpass the highest ex-
friends. The old favorites, including
practically al of the men of last years
company. have been besieged with the
cordial greetings of friends, and, what
is more to the point, they each have
been provided with parts in which they
will appear 20 the best advantage. As
TO the newcomers, there is no question
ing the elements of popularity they
possess.
Clothes Will serve to present each
I.nr - t.,
part and undisguised. and, furthermore.
clothe them In the height of fashion and
present them in surroundings that are
both beautiful and appropriate.
Helen Keiler's optimism is but one of
the many things to marvel at in this
girl who has had so many barriers be-
tween her and the pleasures of the nor
NAL being. Optimism will be the key
note Of her lecture at the Belasco
Theater Sunday evening" April I3. as
it has been the keynote of her whole
life.
From the blank darkness that has
always surrounded her, she gives forth
a message full of a sunshine which she
in her blindness sees more fully than
do many who have sight.
1t is message addressed to those
who, having eyes, see not, and having
ears, hear not, for no one can hear
Helen Keller's optimism and cheerful
ness without being thankful for what
are deemed to be ordinary faculties of
life.
The German student life play. "Old
will be the Offering at
Polls next week. and will serve to in
troduce to the Washington playgoing
public the Poll Players new leading
man. Thurlow Bergen. an actor who
comes to the Capital after having at
tanned unusual success both as a stock
star and as a leading man. Mr.. Bergen
will be seen in the role of Karl, the
young German prince, who comes to
Heidelberg as diffident young student.
but who soon enters into the university
life with a Zest and a Joy which is in
fectious. He falls in love with Kathie.
the fnnkeeper's daughter, and ii Is
around this romance that the plot of the
play develops.
Far greater than was anticipated has
been the success and consequently the
public approval of the Edison talking pic-I
lures; so. commencing Monday, at p m,
Chase's will increase the number of the
talking MOVIES arrangements having |
been made for three: The Temptation |
of Faust" a magnificent production
With noted histronic players in scenes
from Goethe's immortal romance; |
Jacks Jokes" a farcicaI comedy with |
lines and funny complications, |
and comic, musical. dramatic, and |
novel exposition of the scope of the |
Edison invention. These nlavs
Will run throughout the week, supple |
mented by a large number of kinema- |
color plays and photodramas, enabling |
a change daily.
George NJ Cohan's comedy. Get |
Rich Quick Wallingford," comes to |
the Academy next week Just as it |
was seen during its engagement of |
nearly two years On Broadway and |
more than year in Chicago. George |
Chester's WaIlingford |
stories are familiar to every reader |
II current magazines, and those who |
know the ]. Rufus WalIingford of |
1ction will want to see him in real |
life surrounded by a score of clever !
cohan characters
Busy at his old game of trimming" |
he boobs, Wallingford is the same |
genial, lovable rascal whose force |
'ul and magnetic personality brings |
lim the good things of life almost |
without the asking, that Chester de- |
'icts graphically: but into his life |
,omes pure young girl. who makes
linn wish he was an honest man
The effort to keep straight in her
yes is the means of his manufactur-
ng scheme, invented for the purpose
II fieecing the natives of a sleepy
little Western city, but turning into |
colossal money-making success. The
md hero of countless ingenious
windles a public benefactor and a |
espectable capitalist.
Charles Robinson and his "Crusoe
iirls' will be the attraction at the
iayety next week Mr.. Robinson has
himself with a company of |
lfty fUnmakers, including a chorus Of ,
twenty-five girls who know how to sing
md dance. The two one-act burlesques
'hosen for the exploitation of the COM
'any's fun-making abilities are In His
sons Place and Cohen and the Gay
Widow" As his chief comedy support |
Nr. Robinson has been fortunate in
occurring the release of James Francis
Prince of Pilsen' company.
Consistent with his well-known policy
4 offering nothing but the best, Man
ger Henry p. Dixey brings his Big
review Company TO the Lyceum next
week. Miss Heath. assisted by Harry
q Van and a capable supporting COM
ANY, will be seen in the comedy en-
tiled Hickey in Politics" During the
curse of the play representations of
amous actors and actresses will be
iven.
AS a special feature this evening a
resting match will take place between
,eo Pardello, the Italian champion, and
red Mckay, Canadian pugilist. The
latch will be a finish one. On Friday
light the country store will be in op-
ration after the regular performance.
|
Eugene Ysaye, the Belgian violin
Il, and Leopold Godowsky. the Polish
ianist, will appear in joint recital at |
le Columbia Theater Friday afternoon
o much has been written of these