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The Washington times., 1913-02-23
JOHN MASON COMES
IN BERNSTEIN PLAY
Will Present ''The Attack" at
the New National Theater
All This Week.

An important dramatic event of the
coming week in Washington Will be the
reappearance at the National Theater
of John Mason in a new play. which
is credited with having been the big
gest dramatic success of the past sea-
son in Paris, and the present season in
New York. Mr.. Mason begins an en-
gagement of one week tomorrow night.
THE Attack" the vehicle selected b.
Charles Fronman for Mr. Mason. is the
work of Henry Bernstein. author or
THE Thief" Samson Israel and
other notable successes. 1t is believed
TO be Bernstein's best work since The
Thief At any rate it had long and
prosperous run at the Gymnase Thea
ter in Paris, and Americans who saw
the play acted there, with Guitry in the
pivotal role. say that John Mason is
the one man in this country who is
best qualified to enact the strong and
exacting hero.
Mr.. Mason appears as Alexand.e Mer.-
tai. and Frence senator. who becomes
the victim of a virulent attack in an
obscure newspaper. How Merital con-
fronts his enemies and turns their own
weapons against themselves, how he
wins the love OF young and trusting
girl at this crisis. how. he vindicates his
honor and saves his good name and,
finally, how he confesses to the young
woman who has given him her love,
that the charge against him was true
all of these stirring episodes are set
forth with rnerrins stagecraft and
marvellous skill in heaping suspense on
suspense, and following one unique sit
uation with another that characterizes
all of Bernsteins work.
.'The Attack is full of dramatic sur
prises, and while the love interest domi-
mates over the political intrigue, the
strength and humanity OF the play in all
its Incidents, compel the sustained in
tcrest of the audience from curtain to
curtain.
II provides John Mason with a part
in which his fine art as an authoritative
factor is exemplified throughout His
leading woman this season is young
Swedish actress, Martha Hedman. dis
covery of, Charles Frohman's and ac-
cording to all authentic reports. a
young woman of most alluring person.
afity. Charlotte Ives IS also a conspicu-
GUS member Of the cast of The At
tack.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
WILLIAM THOMPSON
At CHASE THEATER
Will Present Play Involving
the Eternal Triangle With
Peculiar Twist to 1t.

Chase's this week will present Will
lam H. Thompson, and supporting
company including Alice Wilson, j. FL.
Greene. and Fred Webber, in AN OBJ
ject Lesson" by Frederic Sargent. 1t
is described as Involving the eternal
human triangle with peculiar twist to
IT," The extra added attraction will
be Jesse L. Lasky's new musical excur-
sion, The Houseboat Party" with VIII
fred Derrick, Lily Dean Hart. Donald
Archer, the Shaw twins, Ethel and
Elsie, and a company of Broadway
players cast as principals in Fourth of
July river reyels.
Another feature will be the London
Coliseum comedy favorites. Armstrong
and Ford. in Heard on the Sidewalk, &"
in which they appear as The English
Johnny and the Cop The recently i'm
ported Tom Davies trio also are conspic-
uous. and will present their series of
cycle whirl feats in Motoring in Mid
Air g..
Edwin George. the comedian and al
most a juggler." is in the list of nov
elites. The English pantomime success.
the Gee-Jays. will give their unique min
iature music-hall performance. The
Kinemacolor photo-play will be the
thrilling Western drama, THE Call OF
the Blood" .
The pipe organ recitals at 1870 and
1:3o. and intermission will offer musical
treats
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
GAYETY

George p. Murphy is the comedy star
of THE Merry Go Rounders." COM
pany OF fifty clever funmakers, who
come to the Gayety TINS week IN a
bright musical farce called. Let George
Do IT," Mr. Murphy is familiar to she
plsygoing public through his big comedy
hit as the for-goodness-sakes' wait
er in THE Newly Weds." ana in his
role of janitor he is said to have even
broader opportunities for the exploita-
lion of his unique talents.
Edna Reming heads the feminine cast
and her dancing dollies number is one
of tine biggest hits OF the entertain
Inent. The book of...Let George Do IT.
is the work Of Aaron Hoffman and Paul
west There are sixteen musical num-
hors and the ensemble effects call for
elaborate costumes on the part Of the
chorus of twenty-five burlesque beauties
who have excellent voices and are noted
for their grace.
la Petite, French dancer. gives an
astonishing exhibition OF toe dancing.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
MAN OF THE HOUR"
OFFERING At POLLS
Political Comedy Drama. Is
Story Of Reform Mayor and
UnscrupuIous Bosses.

George H. Broadhurst's political
THE Man Of the Hour,
will be the Offering of the Poi Players
this week t
The Man of the Hour has enjoyed
an enormous success for the last six
years. The hero is young American
OF ample means. He is Introduced as
a frivoling society youth when the cur
tain rises He is the son of famous
politician who has recently died, and
the political bosses Of the city come
to him with the offer Of the nomination
for mayor. They have chosen him be-
cause they believe that he will make
willing catspaw for their grating
schemes. ..a
They call him THE Man OF the
Hour" and he accepts the opportunity.
As soon as he is elected, however, he
appreciates the fact that it is the peo-
pies votes that have elected him and
that his duty is to these voters rather
than to the politicians. The conflict
Immediately becomes thrilling between
the reform mayor and his former asso-
ciates, the bosses. The mayor vetoes a
street railway franchise bill which pre-
c,pitatcs an open fight. in which the
young mayor is assisted by one Of the
bosses who has been dethroned.
The comedy element rests largely
upon the characterizations of the rival
bosses, Harrigan and Phelan. The ro-
nance of the play centers around the
young mayor and Dallas Wainwright,
who is his inspiration.
A. III. Van Buren will be seen as The
Man of the Hour, Izetta Jewel will be
the Dallas Wainwright, and Mark Kent
and Thomas Williams will impersonate
the rival political bosses.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
COSMOS


National songs, dances, yodels, and
pastimes of the Tyrolean Alps in ma
tive costume viii be the Offering of
the Five Original Tyrolean Troubs-
dours as the chief attraction at the
Cosmos Theater this week. The Mix
ers," a pretenrious comedy offering, by
Douglas \. Flint. and his four clever
entertainers will be AN added feature
of amusement; while Evans and
Nidcco, with a farce, The New As
sistantv will still further contribute
to the levIty of the entertainment.
4 noted foreISn number will be the
St Juiians. .'upside-down dancers and
eouilibrists Belle Meyers, younf;
comedienne with gifted vocal accom-
pIisnment. will furnish something new
in the singing line and Mile Malice. the
singing and dancing violinists. novelt' }
that advance notices describe as dainty
and delightful
The Pathe Weekly Review, featurinS
the interesting events of the world,
will head the hlm features.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
CASINO.

Wilson Franklin and his quintet of
farceurs viii be seen at the Casino
Theater this week. Their Offering en-
titled My Wife Won't Let Me- Is
described as timely and clever.
Unique in character, THE Musical Di-
ary.'' the offering of Beltrah and Bel
trah, is expected TO prove a surprise,
and Fossita, billed as The King OF
Piano Accordionists. has high repu-
Iation for the charm of his selections.
The Mexican Hermann" as Carlos
Guitrezzo is billed. with his company.
viii be the big feature of wonderment
in magic. and tricks that DECEIVE the
eye. THE Headliner," which will be
The offering of Tunney and Ralston, is
said to be delightful offering of song.
while Preston. the foreign acrobatic
clown. is promised in an exhibition OF
athletics.
Three new reels of photoplays are
promised to open and close each per-
<ormance.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
MERRY COUNTESS IS
BELASCO FEATURE
Amusement Vehicle Is Said to
Be Terpschorean Revel OF
the Present Season.

1.-THE Merry Countess this weeks at
traction at the Belasco Theater. Is said
to be one Of the most pronounced sue
cesses of the current season, and comes
to Washington with the entire original
cast and ensemble intact. 1t is billed
as a companion production to The
Passing Show of 1872" and THE Whiri
of Society OF course. The Merry
Countess" contains more tuneful music
than any Of the other productions, be-
cause Johann Strauss is the composer
and by reason of this fact a large or
chestra is required to interpret the
score. In all, there are twenty-six mu-
slclans under the baton OF Clarence
Rogerson.
The cast includes Miss Jose Colling,
Maurice Farkoa, originator OF Inc
popular in America some years ago;
Forrest Huff, remembered for his act
ing and singing in the role OF Inc
Chocolate Soldier" and Miss Fr1tzle Won
Busing. who made splendid impress
After these artists come Martin
Brown, the actor-dancer: the Dolly
Twins terpischorean artists; A w:
Beskcomb the original comic warden Oh
New York and London fame; rom A.
Shale, Claude Flemming, and MISS
Mabel Bnrnege, the only feminine mem.
Der of the London cast to be imported
for the American production. Iheh
comes Frank Harrington. Rex Feunrer.
George Lyman, Frank Ross. and others;
The chorus of Broadway and strand
beauties Is an especial feature. Tnere
ia one scene. where the girls and MISS
Graham have an astonishing dance on
series of dances and bring down the
house It is also in tn esecond act that
Martin Brown and the Dolly Twins exc
cIte their unusual dancing speciality.
AS an amusement vehicle The Merry
Countess is said to be the cher q oeuVre
yeritable terpsichorean revel.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
THE COUNTRY Boy
COMES TO ACADEMY
Edgar Selwyn's Comedy Drama
in Four Acts Presented by
the Harris Estate.

The story of The Country Boy" Ed
gar Selwyn's four-act comedy drama,
Of New York city life. which the Henry
B. Harris estate brings to the Academy
this week. with the usual ponular mid
week matinees, is based upon the ia
miliar incident of the imaginative Young
man, bred In a small country town,
whose greatest ambition is to get away
from what he considers the Limitations
Of his birthplace. to make name for
himself in the broader life Of the great
metropolis.
Tom. Wilson abandons q good home
and mother. and q charming sweetheart
and strikes out boldly for New York
city, there to gather the fame and for
tune which he IL certain awaits nim
New York brings him nothing more than
an attachment to an unscrupuious
experiences. and NE begins to take OF, q
complicated complexion. He wastes his
time and money on Amy Leroy. and.
finally loses his job as well. Then ne
il penniless and about to be put out
down for . man-about-town. who has
the money he lacks. and he receives
letter from back home. telling Of the
engagement Of his little country sweet
heart to his former rival
decides to end It all by his own hands.
But his plans are frustrated and he
doesn"t waste the landlady's gas after
all, for q friendly newspaper man per-
suades him that there II another way to
get away from the hated city and back
home, without acknowledging himself q
failure. Just how they manage to get
the money to 20 back to the boys homo
town and start q Newspaper there, 10
one Of the strongest and most laugh-
10 hi
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
War Correspondent
Will Lecture on Affairs

The ]. r. Pond Lyceum Bureau an
pounces that il has arranged with An
gus Hamilton. +. r. g. 5. for short
American Canadian lecture TOUR begin
ming February Is. 1913. He will lecture
on ..The Balkan Wars, the Crushing OF
the Turks
Mr., Hamilton, who has been a cores
pondent Of note in all the recent wars.
was the representative at the front for
tho General News Agency. Ltd. Dele
gated to the Turkish side. he soon made
his way through many obstacles TO the
firing line, and was one of but two
men who actually saw the fighting.
Mr.. Hamilton will be heard at the Be
I.sco Theater Sunday night. March 9.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
LYCEUM

Two musical burlettas, by Sam Rice,
comprise the entertainment for the
Lyceum for this week, commencing with
tomorrow's matinee. The first piece is
entitled The Danfydills on Broadway"
and the scene is Herald Square In a
most realistic snowstorm, with a glimpse
of Broadway in full swing. In this act
Miss Billie Hall introduces her famous
song. "Parisienne," making her entrance
on the stage in a practical automobile.
A complete minstrel first act is also pre-
sented. with George Johnston as inter
locutor.
The second part or burlesque. is en-
titled "Mazuma" or The Land Of Gilt,
and opens with a prologue introducing
Chuck Connors at his favorite pastime
of smoking hop in Lung Ching's laundry.
The country store will be given as usual,
on Friday night
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
BRILLIANT CAST IN
REVIVAL OF PLAYS
Shakespearean Numbers Will Be
Reproduced Here by Cap
able Men and Women.

No players have labored more per-
sistently or more successfully to arouse
interest in a Shakespearean revival than
have the members Of tn group Of play
ers who will appear at the Columbia
Theater during the current week. r.
d. MacLean, Charlie B. Hanford. Odette
Tyler. and Marie Drofnah are all play
ers of the modern Shakespearean school
whose lucid and vital interpretations
preserve classic spirit. literary charm,
and close human interest.
Ever Identified with the highest type
of stage entertainment each OF these
names stands as a synonym for ideal
ism in dramatic art, and their present
cooperation marks an important hap
pening in the history OF the American
stage. with repertoire which includes
"Othello." 1.-THE Merchant Of Venice,
Romeo and Juliet" and Julius Cae-
sar." an opportunity u accorded each OF
these artists to demonstrate the unQues-
toned histrionic talent OF which they
It's own announcement, and making a
complete, brilliant and convincing per-
formance a matter Of positive assur-
ance.
with a view to perfecting the organi-
zation great care was exercised in the
selecting Of the various members Of the
supporting company. only piayer-folk
who had been associated with the
classic drama were considered, thereby
efYecting an ensemble the Individual
and collective work Of which must nee
essartly be harmonious with the leaders.
and bringing about a brilliancy OF per-
formance which has its appeal to . dis
crin.inating theater-going public. A
series of stage settings spectacular In
design and lavishly. beautiful In exc.
cution assist In the representation of
the pagentry which any Shakespearean
presentation may become. yet reproduc.
ing with q vivid truthfulness the actual
scenes in which the action of the sew
eral plays take place.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
FINE TRIBUTE PAID
|. TO SCHUMANN-HE|NK
German Singers in Pennsylvania
City Assemble at Car for
Midnight Serenade.

Thirty male singers, representing the
three German singing societies OF
williamsport. Pa. under the leadership
of Prof. Gustav Kliemann. rendered
Nine. Schumann-Heink one of the
most pleasant and unique surprises
that have ever come to her. After her
concert Thursday night the singers met
at the Pennsylvania station, from
which the great singer was to leave,
and stood in front Of her car and lifted
their fine voices in the beautiful Ger
man song. Mach Der Heimath.
Hardly had the voices began when
madame appeared at the door and
listened in rapt attention until the end
of the song. after which she hurried
to the platform and poured forth her
praises unstintedly. She insisted on
shaking hands with each and every
man. and thanked them again and
again for the fine tribute. which she
said was the first OF the kind she has
ever received in America. As the train
pulled out the famous contralto stood
on the rear platform and threw kisses
The singers feel that Nine. Schumann-
Heink is the queen of the German
singers Of today. and that tribute was
only fitting, as was also the German
song, which would fall with delight on
ears which seldom hear the voices OF
others.
The Arion Gesangverein. under the
direction of Karl Holer, will give It's
fourth musical Sunday, the 23rd OF
March. at $40 o'clock. Assisting will
be the Nordica Mandolin and Guitar
Clrg. w. T. Hclt director; Edna Hill
yard, soprano: Maurice Fitzgerald.
tenor; A. E. Middleton, bass: Paul
Schwartz, violinist: Paul Koester,
'cellist: Robert Schroeder, pianist. and
Dufour Brown, banjoist.
An interesting musical program was
given Thursday night by the piano pu-
pills of the Columbia Conservatory Of
Music, 1916 Calvert street. Assisting
were Miss Mary Trusler. vocalist, and
g. IT, Kuhn, violinist The following
pupils took part:
Misses Rosalie Bowen, Cleo Tamplet
Mary Trusler. Florence and Yetta
Brez, Nellie Shafor, Eleanor North.
EVELYN Bright, Juliette Barbaux. and
Helen Camp, and George Horning, Hoy
Kuhn. and G. II: Kuhn.
Invitations are out for Mrs. Sid
wells musical. to be given Friday
February %, at o'clock at 1909
street. Mrs Sidwell has been giving
these matinee musicales for several
years past. A we'll balanced program
has been arranged, the soloist being
Mrs. Frances Kaspar Lawson, soprano
and Mr.. Harry Patterson Hopkins
pianist.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
CAVALIER WILL
APPEAR IN OPERA
Her Supporting Company In
cIudes Famous Singers Of
Paris Opera House Co.

Lima Cayalieri, the operatic soprano.
will appear at the Columbia Theater
next Wednesday at 4:S0 O'Clock. In
concert program which will include sew
eral scenes from grand opera in cos
tune. The company which supports
Cavalieri includes Luc:en Muratore.
tenor, of the Paris Opera House; Ed
GUARD Tournon, also of the Paris Opera
House, will conduct sr.
In part one, the diva will sing the
Habanera from Carmen. Gries Je
T. 'aime," and two duets with Muratore.
from Schumann, and from Luiii 3. Au
Clair de Ia Lune." Tournon ana Mur-
atore will both have separate numbers
Part two will include several numbers
IN costume A duet from Manon, IN
costume. will be given with Cavalier
as Manon. and Muratore as Count Des
GrieuX. =,
Following chansons Dapolitaines: IN
costume, by Cayalicri, and chansons
provencales in costume by Muratore
The closing number viii! be a scene froEl
:'CdvaIlieria Rusticana." by Nine. Cav
aIieri and Lucien Muratore.
John Mccormack, the Irish tenor. OF
the Boston and Chicago Grand Opera
Companies. will give recital Sunday
evening, March ., at the National The
ater, under the auspices OF the Gaelic
Society At the recent performance
many were unable to hear McCormack,
and he was given sucn an enthusiastic
reception that the forthcoming engage
ment was decided upon. An attractive
! repertoire is promised, and patrons are
requested to indicate their selections
when tickets are purchased, the num-
bers of greatest popularity TO De in-
cluded in the program.
Loudon Charlton will present Nine.
Johanna Gadski, the Wagnerian So
! prano, for a single song recital at the
Belasco Theater. Sunday night, March
. Nine Gakskis program will be an
nounced shortly. The popularity OF TINS
famous artist and her standing III the
one-a.ic world makes the announce
mert of her coming appearance IN
Wsshington one of uncommon interest
! The last of the concerts by the Phil
| harmonic Society of New York will take
| place at the New National Theater
| Tuesday fortnight, March IL, with Ru-
| dolph Cans as soloist.
| The concert of the Flonzaley quarter
| saturday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock, In
tho Masonic auditorium. Thirteenth
! street and New York avenue. will be
| devoted to the compositions of Beeth-
/ oven and Schumann. 1t will be the last
| concert of the season by the quartet.
| The Beethoven number VIII be the
| quartet in { minor, Op. IS. No. =. Ale,
gro. non tanto. scherzo. menuetto. and
! allegro. The quartet in A major. Op. A.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23

No. 8, will be the Schumann number
andante expressive. assai agitato. ada
gio motto. and the finale.
In view of the change from the New
Willard to the Masonic auditorium. Mr..
Smith has been enabled to place limit
ed number OF seats on sale at more
moderate figure, which is meeting with
the appreciation Of the student class.
He also announces that holders Of tick
cts for the willard will have them hon
ored at the auditorium, or may have
them exchanged upon application to
him.
At the musicale given at the White
House on Friday night, in which Otto
Goritz, baritone of the Metropolitan
'oellist. and Madame Schumann-Heink
took part, the work of the accompanist.
Mrs. William vollmer, was Of unusual
excellence.
For many years Mrs. vollmer has
been Madame th Hsnhs KS, aScSmpahsst fan MS nay
riage. She is a true musician,
with profound knowledge of
her art. and upon one of her
visits to Bayreuth with Madame
Madame Cosima Wagner. who said of
her that she was the first American
pianiste whom she had heard play with
the deep and genuine Intentions OF the
composers en- bodied In her execution.
Mrs. Vollme. Will be remembered oy
Hartman.
Rubenstein's ..kammenoi Ostrow:"
Michaelis' descriptive piece. THE Forge
Dance Of the Pirates" Harmann's air
de ballet, "Ballerira," and Suppe's over.
ture, "Pique Dame." will be features OF
the orchestral concert at the Cosmos
Theater which begins this afternoon at
8 O'Clock and continues until 10:3o
bers will vary the instrumental pro.
gram. which will contain selections OF
the best type played by the Cosmos
chamber symphony orchestra OF ten
pieces.
A new musical club was organized in
the northeast on Wednesday evening
last, when number OF young people
met at 2l9 c street and elected the foi-
lowing officers: President. Joseph Mag
sio; vice president. Nicholas Massino;
treasurer, Raymond Biancaniello; secre-
tary. Pauline Weinheimer; lecturer, e.
G. Fenwick: Chaperons. Misses n.
Bresnahan and NJ. Gowans; musical d.
rectress, Miss NJ. /. Dwire: spiritual d.
rector, the Rev. Ignatius Fealy.
The name Of San Ceceia Circle ~as va.
adopted and regular meetings were set
for Wednesday evenings in the rooms
of the Christ Child Society at the ad-
dress above.
The meeting of the Students club OF
the Washington College Of Music was
held last Friday evening in the recital
hail of the college and large audience
Of students and their friends enjoyed
the program. The following took part:
Misses Urban, Fuller. Glaser. Briggs,
Eby, Miller Latus. Buock. Shreve. Sar-
Geant. Reynolds, Long. MaeElwee
Primm, and Helen Thompson: and
Messrs. Richie Taylor and Thompson.
The music at the banquet given to
President Taft last Thursday evening
by the citizens Of Washington was rem
dered under the direction of Sydney
Lloyd w-irhtson. by the Mendelssohr
Quartet. composed of Mrs. Gawler
Miss Humphrey. Richard Backing. and
George Miller. with Miss Huggins a,
the piano. At the close Of the banquet
! they sang the sextet from Lucia" as,
| sisted by Charles D. Church and
Mr.. Wrightson.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23
Lillian RusseII's Secret.

Lillian Russell has mission. She
has decided To let the public know what
IL is. For this purpose arrangements
were completed on Saturday for her ap-
pearance at the Fulton Theater. New
York city, for a limited engagement.
Miss Russell will tell How to Live a
6undred Years"-and die young. She
will be assisted by Kinemacolor pic
lures. These pictures are the fourth
dincnsion'' in portraiture. Mss Russell
promises the most unique entertainment
ever witnessed.
The Washington times., 1913-02-23

The last of the concerts by the Phil
harmonic Society OF New York Will take
place at the New National Iheater
Tmasday fortnight, March II, with Ru-
dolnb cans as soloSt