The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-10
COLUMBIA.
The Time, The Place, and The Girl

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Last night the Columbia Players pre-
scented their first musical comedy of the
season, The Time, The Place, and The
Girl" with such great success that they
were repeatedly called before the large
audience that filled the house in answer
TO the long and loud applause. The piece
afforded the most pleasant diversion from
the steady run of drama that has been
offered, and the players as well as the
audience enjoyed the change.
A short synopsis of the story is as fol-
lows: Tom Cunningham and Happy
Johnny" Hicks go to a sanatorlum in the
Virginia mountains to escape the con-
sequences of a lark in Boston. At this
sanatorium Tom finds Margaret Simpson.
whom he expects to marry, and Happy
discovers in the role of the head nurse
the girl with whom he is in love. One of
the men who was hurt in the Boston
escapade was Mollie's brother, and to
save the situation Happy agrees to take
the blame, in order that Tom may marry
Margaret. The police quarantine the re-
sort while the servants are away, thus
leaving the guests to do their own work.
and in the ensuing confusion Tom wins
Margaret and Molly forgives Happy for
the crime he did not commit
A. II. Van Buren,, in the role OF
johnny Hicks. the gambler, surprised
his admirers by the excellent manner
in which he took his part A more pleas
ant characterization could not have been
conceived, and the crowd which filled the
house showed their appreciation of his
versatility. Another surprise was the
manner in which Mr.. Van Buren, sang,
and laough he has been heard here be-
fore in singing parts, his performance
last night was far superior to any pre-
ceding. Arthur Richie, as Tom Cunning
ham, was also very good, his fine tenor
voice showing to advantage in BLOW
the Smoke Away and First and Only. "
George Barber, as Jasper Simpson, a
wealthy but penurious farmer: Stanley
James, as Bud Simpson. repressed spend
thrift son, who wishes to become a sport.
and John Kline, as Willie, the overgrown
baby, afforded all the laughter and
amusement the audience could wish for.
their manners and antics being irresisti-
BILE. Craig Weston, as chief OF police.
was the one who caused all the trouble
at the sanatorium by ordering the place
to be quarantined. and he appeared quite
at ease in his role. Everett Butterfeld.
as Pedro. the organ grinder. by his
most excellent Italian characterization,
completely won the hearts of the people.
and the touch of pathos he added was the
very thing necessary TO tone down the
ever-present frivolity with which the play
was imbued. His son, my Rose OF
Ghetto" was somewhat spoiled by the
inability of the orchestra to follow him
in good time, but this was more than
made up for by his other work.
Carrie Thatcher, as rich widow. was
as delightful as usual, and her songs,
THE Waning Honeymoon. and Dixie.
Love YOU" were sung with beautiful
effect. Miss Helen Holmes, as Molly
Kelley, the head nurse. and Miss Dor
othy Bernard. as Margaret Simpson.
college girl. carried the leading feminine
roles with the charm and piquancy which
always characterizes their work. They
seemed to be as much at home in the
musical production as in any piece in
which they have performed this year. The
song hit of the evening was easily Don't
You Tell" sung by Mr.. Van Buren, and
Miss Bernard, and they were repeatedly
called back to sing over the chorus.
Others of the cast helped make the play
enjoyable and as much fun for those
who took part as for the onlookers. All
in all, II was one great big success, and
will be remembered long as one OF the
best pieces the company has played.