The Washington times., 1913-11-27
IL Burke COMES
IN A NEW COMEDY
will Appear At New National
Next Week in "The Land of
Promise" ,,

comedy, THE Land of Promise" a pla,
especially written for her by w. Somer
set Vaughan. All of Mr.. Maughami
plays that have been seen in this eoun
try up 10 now had been previously pro
duced in London and won success there
In this case America is TO be favored
first and it is quite proper that it shoulc
be SO, for the play is really an Ameri
can play, with its scenes laid in west
ern Canada. Mr.. Mausham has learned
shat the majority of his countrymer
are lamentably ignorant of the condi
tions of LIE in the new country In th'
northwestern part Of this continent Hi!
heroine is a well-bred young woman
who is compelled to learn her lesson b!
bitter experience. She does learn 1t
Of course, and because she has pluck
the experiences as bllter as they are al
the time, only make a better woman OF
her.
The sale of seats for Miss Burke's en-
gagement, which Includes matinees on
"Wednesday and Saturday. opened at the
box office this morning.
n noteworthy attraction booked for
the Columbia Theater next week Will
be the dramatization of Vaughan kes-
ter's novel The Prodigal Judge" which
will be presented with notable cast Oh
PLAYERS and an elaborate scenic proouC-
ton. George Fawcett is to be the ste!,
lar member of the organization anu
will. of course, play the title role.
For one of its central figures tne pidJ
has a picturesque old character, intem-
perate in habits and conversation;
boastful of his past achievements, aItiut
ingenious in providing for ms PIesel
wants, yet withal a lovable old hunous
who is tolerated by almost everyone
and whose shortcomings ana IMPOSE
tions are ood-naturedly overlooked
The dramatist has followed the theme
of the book closely in weaving his pay,
and none of the principal characters
will be missing.
Mseterlinck's THE Blue Bird will
be the attraction at the Belasco Theater
next week, with the original New
Theater production and most Of the
players that were seen here two years
ago None of its scenic beauties Is cur
tailed or diminished, while the big
company of 100. 1t Is said, retains its
uniform excellence.
The fantasy tells the story of mans
universal quest for peace and content
MYTHS search for the Blue Bird, which
signifies happiness. They visit many
strange lands and encounter many mar
YeloVs adventures, and are accom-
panied by the souls of Dog, Cat, Bread,
Wster. Fire, etc. which assume human
ShaDe ana speech.
4 One of '.The Blue Bird matinees, the
one on Wednesday, will be at popular
prices. one of the first popular-priced
matinees of the play ever given.
The Poll Players will be seen next
week in st Elmo" a dramatization by
Willard Holcomb of the novel written
form, the story deals with the redemp-
ucn Of st. Elmo Murray. young aris-
tocrat of the cid South. through the in
fiuence Of a girl of humble birth. st.
end refinement He is the soul of GEN
e-osity. truth, and goodness. But the
deception of a trusted friend incites
MIN 20 an act which destroys all but
the brute in his nature.
1t is his love for this girl and her
good influence upon him that leads St
Elmo back to his better self. In the
revival next week, Richard Buhler will
be seen as st. Elmo, Miss Izetta Jewel
win appear as Edna Earl. and Theodore
Roberts will have the role of the old
blacksmith.
Little Lost Sister" the white slave
play, will be at the Academy next
typical small country town, through
the vilest den in Chicago and back to
the country.
The story is told OF an unsophisticated
country. girl who is led fto~the big
city under false impressions. her down
fall and her return home. Then there
is the good sister who does right Is
happily married, and is perfectly sat-
isfied with life. Elsie Crescy plays the
part of the reformcr who returns the
little lost sister TO her country home.
Cecilia Jacques plays the part of Elsie
the lost sister" and the good sister
is played by Marguerite Allen. who
falls in love with the son Of a Chicago
millionaire. owner of vice resorts.
B. F Keith's Theater will next week
celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of
the founding Of high-clas vaudeville by
b. T. Keith, and the representatives of
Mr.. Keith promise a bill worthy of the
occasion. In the van of the array of
attractions will be the American song
composer, Gus Edwards, himself head
ing his vaudeville company. inc uding
Lillian Boardman. in Mr.. Edwards
latest success, The Song, Revue of
1873" Another attraction will be Valerie
Bergere, with her company in the emo
tional comedy drama by Victor Shalley,
entitled. Judgment" A special offering
will be the Doris Wilson Trio and
Jack league. in their singing sur
Glass"
The European eccentric virtuoso.
Violinsky, is another feature, and his
playing of violin and piano will be
artist. The musical farceurs, Johnny
Cantwell and Reta walker. will be seen
in their new offering. Under The Gay
White Lights" Meredith and ''Snoozer."
the latter styled the dog with the
college education are also billed.
Beaumont and Arnold, a musical farce
alliance. will offer "A Bit of Musical
Comedy" Belle Onrar a prima donna
OF the swinging trapeZe. the Pathe
weekly motion picture review of inter
national events. and the pipe organ
recitals are other contributing fea-
tures.
A musical treat is announced as the
leading attraction at the Casino next
week / the Rough Riders Band, with
a series OF elaborate tableaux repre-
senting the Spirit of '76." The act is
said to have created a fine impression
in popular vaudeville, and advance no
tices herald its nine performers as mu-
sicians of high ability as well as actors.
Four other acts will be announced later.
Added features will be the Surprise
Party" Monday evening; the Country
Store Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings; the prize dancing. contests Thurs
day evening. and the Amateurs Friday
evening. AT every performance photo
DlSys will re an extra feature,