The Washington times., 1913-08-03
TRAVEL TALK AND
REX BEACH DRAMA
Lyman HoWe's Pictures and
"The Barrier" Scheduled
at Columbia.

The myriad minded Shakespeare pos
sesed a wonderful gift of prophecy. His
mind conjured up visions Of inventions
that did not materialze until three CEN
turtles after his death; but even he
would be astounded IL he could see
how truly ''All the Worlds a Stage"
at Lyman H. Howe's Travel Festival.
which comes to the Columbia Tneater
the annual Sunday evening series.
Even the penetrating vision Of the
poet-propnet couId not have conceived
now amazingly true to lie Mr.. Howe 8
motion cameras depict human life,
events and activities and perpetuates
them on the screen.
The announcement that many Of the
scenes on the new program will be pre-
sented in natures coIors. means that
the legion OF local admirers of Mr..
Howe's attraction may expect a pro-
gram that will eclipse any he has yet
presented here.
The perfect reproduction of natural
colors simultaneously with form and
movement implies really more than the
imagination can conceive. II makes
Howe's exhibition still more wondrous
counterpart Of nature than IL has been
hitherto.
Following the succession of modern
society plays, with an occasional COS
tune play as a relief, patrons of the
Columbia Theater will be pleased e
learn that by a slight change in the
order of presentation THE Barrier
will be the offering OF the Columbia
Players during the week beginning Au'
gust II.
It is play founded upon Rex Beach's
wonderful novel of life on the Alaskan
frontier. Eugene Presbrey dramatized
Ii into a virile play In four acts that
for several seasons commanded the re-
spectful attention Of American theater-
goers.
The original production was made
with a remarkable cast that included
Theodore Roberts, as John Gale; Flor
ence Rockwell, as Necia, and w. 8.
Hart, as Dan Stark. An elaborate pro-
duction Is in preparation
1t Is promised that next week will be
one of the most important Of the sum-
mer season at Polls. The play VIII be
the romantic costume drama, AN En-
emy to the King" In which both E. II
Sothern and Virginia Harmed starred
jointly for several seasons. The play
deals with the thrilling period in French
history when Huguenots and Catholics
were waging an internecine strife. The
hero of the play Is a daring young ad-
venturer upon whose head the Govern
ment has set price. The authorities
failing to defeat him by force Of arms.
at length resort to craft, and beautt-
full young woman is sent to his strong
hold to play the role of a Delilah But
DeliIah becomes a victim of his charms
and in the end the adventurer not only
wins his freedom, but a bride as well.
Miss Izetta Jewel will return to the
company to play the role originated by
Virginia Harmed. while a new leading
man, Paul McAlIister, viii be seen in
hn LOT II Nr Of L. al
ready known to Washington playgoers,
having played a stock season here four
seasons ago when he shared leading
honors with Julia Dean.
The Queens of Paris Company opens
the season of the Gayety Theater Au-
gust II. with matinee daily during the
week. Jacobs & Jermon have spared
no expense In staging the Queens Of
Paris, costumes and electrical effects
being brand new. Harry Koler, Al K.
Hail and Harry K Morton. are the
comedians for the opening week. The
burlesque attraction is depending on the
charm of its chorus for its success.
Claim is made that the girls picked are
not only good to look upon, but that
they have mellow voices.
The company consists of forty people,
among whom are Alice Maude Poole,
Harry Evans, Rose Reading. Callahan
and Miller. Dolly Brown, and a chorus
of thirty.
Manager Peck arrived in Washington
early Thursday, and has been busy at
his desk preparing for the coming sea-
son. Seat sales begin Wednesday.
Gordon Dooley's Metropolitan Min
strels will be the headline at the Co.'S
mos next week. The annual engage
ment of this popular organization is
always considered an event Of the sum-
mer season. Another big attraction will
be the first local presentation of Lew
Fields, big musical review. AT the
special scenes. Bits of the Honey
moon Express" ''Hanky Panky," and
AT the Shore are included in the
tabloid.