The Washington times., 1913-02-27

The book is adapted from a French
| farce. lie Satyr." The American ad.
aptation was made by c. NJ. S. McLel-
Ian
Progressing from this foundation
hlaw and Erlanger have realized every
possibility of a great story. 1t would
| be difficult to imagine a series of stage
pictures more beautiful and yet more
tasteful! and appropriate to the theme
than is found IN the presentment OF
The Pink Lady" 1t has been one OF
the successes of the present decade and
It is brought forth by firm that has
caught its inspiration and improved
upon every possible angle to make il
noteworthy. achievement
Robert Blossoms Indian play. Where
the Trail Divides will be the attrac-
tion at the Academy next week.
The story of Mr.. Blossoms play, taken
from q suggestion of Will Lillibridge's q
novel of the same name. is that of the
love Of How Lander, an educated Sioux
Indian. for the daughter OF a ranch
man. The character is said to be as
fascinating figure as "Strongheart,' -
the hero of the other Indian play IN
which Mr.. Edeson appeared af ew
seasons ago.
Where the Trail Divides'' is a big
Ma-Wa-X Xha-Sa. is a character that is
real and one which cannot fail to fas-
cinate and interest. The play is pre-
sented under the direction of Messrs.
klimt and Gazzolo, with a scenic mount-
ing tnat Is both beautiful and massive
Matinees will be given on Wednesday.
Thursday, and saturday, there being no
matinee on Tuesday.
Chase's has made elaborate prepara-
tions for the entertainment of the inau-
guraticn crowds next week. assembling
one of the most attractive bills for sea-
sons past. The leading novelty will be
the hero medal holder and world s
greatest lffe-saver, Jonn F. Conroy. and
his two beautiful water nymphs in an
aquatic spectacle. The extra added at
traction will be the Broadway musical
comedy revue. THE Lawn Party" fea-
turing William ]. Dooley, and a metro
poiitian coterie. offering songs, dances,
ensembles, and travesries upon stage
celebrities. supplementary European
novelty will be the psychic phenomenon.
Lora. THE Girl in the Parrot" whose
psychometric manifestations are said to
be wonderful and baffling.
Another enjoyable offering will be
Nonette. the gypsy singing violiniste,
formerly a special feature with Nine.
Nordica. Nine Schumann-Heink, and
the New York Festival Orchestra. Cor
don & Marx. Those Jolly German Fell
lows. are on the the bill.
Other amusing numbers will be the
Partisan perch poseurs, Les Jonleys;
Louise Stickney's indoor circus: the
kinemacolor photo-drama. THE Pearls
of the Madonna" and the pipe organ
recitals at 1:3o. 80. and at intermis-
sions In the promenade lounge.
Starting on Sunday. Chase's will give
extra Inauguration week performances
in order to provide rest place" for
. ~
what is claimed to be the most beauti-
full theater in America. New and at
tractive kinemacolor plays will be pre-
sented.
On Sunday the program will be con-
tinuous from 10 a. m. to II p. m.i On
week days from 10 a. m. to p. m, and
from o. m. to p m. There will be
change in the program every day. In
addition to these the regular perform
ances will be given at the usual hours
and prices.
The acknowledged queen of lyric and
dramatic song, Mime. Johanna Gadski,
will appear at the Belasco Theater in
a popular song recital next Sunday
night assisted by Edwin Schneider, At
the piano.
The noted prima donna soprano. who
has been re-engaged for the Metropol.
merriam roles, with which her name Is
instinctively associated. is without
rival in her particular operate sphere.
To no singer Of all Metropolitan's bril-
liant concourse, does the New York
public pay more consistent homage.
and never does the opera house ring
with more tumultuous applause than
Il does on rGadski Nights"
An obvious consequence of Nine. Cad
skis ever increasing popularity in op-
era Is the limitation II places on her
availability for concert-a field In which
she is held in even higher esteem.
Saturday afternoon the Flonzaley
Quartet viii bring its third season in
Washington, under the management OF
T Arthur Smith. to a close with a pro-
gram that will be pleasing to all who
appreciate the elegances of chamber
music. The concert, which will start
at 4:30 o'clock in the Masonic audi
torium, Thirteenth street and New York
avenue. will be devoted to the works
of Beethoven and Schumann. The for
mer's well known quartet in c minor.
op. IS. No. 4, will open the concert and
Schumann's quartet in major. op.
Al. No. 8. will bring it to a close. Much