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The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
Strand-Fenture Films.

viii O. the wisp," a dlmization OF
the widely read story whose scene is
laid in the mountains of Tennessee, and
acted by an aIl-star company, will be
shown at Moores Strand Theater today.
Supplementary features include views of
the present European war, a Keystone
farce comedy, other film attractions and
a brief concert by the Strand Symphony
Orchestra.
The main attraction on Monday. Tues
day and Wednesday will be Sealed Or
ders." The story, penned by so well
known writer as Richard Harding
Davis, is said to be thoroughly dra-
matte. This attraction comes to Wash
ington from the Strand Theater, Of New
York. On Thursday and Friday Daniel
V. Arthur presents Wallace Eddinger in
The Great Diamond Robbery" a Wis
ualization Of the comedy drama by Ed
ward NJ. Alfriend and A. c. Wheeler
The story of this drama Is known to
most theatergoers; II is fairly crowded
with dramatic scenes and the plot hinges
upon the theft Of the famous Romanoff
diamonds. A notable cast appears in
support Of Mr.. Eddinger. and the pro-
duction has been staged by Mr.. Arthur
in collaboration with Herbert Hall Win
slow. Special music appropriate to each
film production will be rendered by the
Strand Symphony Orchestra expressly
augmented for this engagement
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ELTINGE CARRIES IA
TRUNKS OF COSTUMES

While we read every morning and even
ing two or three pages OF European war
news and discuss its effect upon our dear
old Uncle Sam and wonder II he will
profit or lose by 1t, we lose sight Of the
theatrical magnate and our popular stars
who have to look to Paris and other
European centers of fashions for gown
creations and theatrical inspiration. I'm
fortunately many new productions which
were In preparation before war was de-
clared have been abandoned. Partisan
gown designers. German scenic artists.
Italian composers, English actors and
Russian dancers are now unable to fulf1ll
their contracts. They are either at the
front lighting or, owing 10 the belated
shipping service. they are unable to de-
liver their wares as per contract
Regrettable as this condition is there is
at least one star who is envied by nearly
all Of the leading stars and managers in
the theatrical business, and that is Julian
Eltinge, who will again be seen in his
former success, The Crinoline Girl" at
the Columbia Theater this week.
Whether through instinct, inside in
formation, or just old-fashioned good
luck. at least Mr.. Eltinge was able to
complete his European shopping and get
IT on the ship steamship Cedric) the day
war was declared, and to land It safely
on American soil. Included In Mr..
Eltinge's custom-house declarations are
fourteen trunks, filled with the latest
Partisan gowns and inery. which he
could sell at almost prohibitivs prices to
other managers and stars II he needed
the money, but they are all to be seen in
his 1sl4-l5 edition Of The crinolIne Girl"
The Fifth avenue modiste and the New
port and Washington society girl will
envy Mr. Eltinge, and will. in fact. have
to see him and copy his gowns in order
to get the latest Partisan creations
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
VIZ NZf0SS
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KzzzyHac~
At the Theaters Next Week
ETkiIty BIacKay.o

kitty MacKay." Catherine Chisholm
Cushing's comedy, will be the attraction
at the Belasco Theater next week, under
the personal direction OF William Elliott.
kitty MacKay" is known as the play
that drove the polntless sex dramas out
Of New York last year. For one entire
year kitty MacKay'' played at the
Comedy Theater, and now. so great is the
popularity OF the play. that four COM
-panies are on tour throughout the coun-
try.
The story Of kitty" has to do with q
winsome and clever Scottish lassie Of the
Highlands, who is taken to 'Lunnon' by
her English guardian. "Kitty's" adven-
lures while In London are said to be ex-
tremely funny, but not without a touch
of sorrow, which, when It comes to her.
contains such a wealth OF pathos and ten
derness that every heart in the audience
beats with sympathy for her
Among those in the cast to be seen
here are Irene Haissman, who plays the
part OF ''Kitty;" John F. CLANCY. Eliza
beth Merson, Bertha Kent and Jock Nc
Graw.
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Kate Serieantson.

Miss Kate Serjeantson. who plays the
part OF the comic and vulgar upstart,
Lady Bodsworth, in Marie Tempest's
production OF Henry Arthur Jones' COM
edy. Mary Goes First" at the Belasco
Theater tomorrow evening. earned the
reputation Of being the finest grande
dame on the London stage. Heretofore
the parts allotted to Miss Serjeantson in
the various productions OF Miss Tempest's
repertoire have been such as necessitated
the handsome presence and finished
manners of the elegant mondaine. Hav-
ing always been identified with roles Of
this character. Miss Serjeantson's success
In the impersonAtion Of the grotesque
and awful Lady Bodsworth Is an added
tribute to her powers as an actress. In
The Marriage Of Kitty" which Miss
Tempest will present later in the week.
Miss Serjeantson, laying on her mask Of
vulgarity and comic appearance. will re-
turn to her grande dame role in the part
Of Mime. de Sermairo.
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Mary Goes First"
Comedy Of Manners

Henry Arthur Jones, the author OF
MARY Goes First" in which Washing
ton will have an opportunity of greet
ing Miss Marie Tempest at the Belasco
TheateI tomorrow evening. has gone far
afield for the text upon which he hangs
that satire on a certain phase Of modern
provincial life.
Under the title line the dramatist has
appended the following paragraph and
his instructions to printers, compositors.
etc, everywhere, are explicitly to the
effect that this paragraph shall always
be Incorporated in the theater program
wherever the comedy is presented: Thus
It appears that the honours and dig
mites adjudged by the State serve often
but TO varnish the stratagems and pre-
tences whereby they have been obtain
ed; and the claim to precedency is
shown to be the claim of those who have
no other claim to our admiration and
esteem"
This quotation from Fettleworth's
chapter on titles in his book entitled
Credentials OF Merit and published in
1764. Henry Arthur Jones has literally
dramatized into a lively, up-to-date
comedy of manners.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
"'PoIyEnmy."

Harvey OHiggins and Harriet Ford
have written a new play with the start
ling title Of ''Polygamy," which will re-
ceive its premiere at the Columbia The
ater a week from tomorrow night.
1t is an American drama of today on
the marriage question. revealing a phase
OF American life that is becoming ar
increasing menace to the American home.
These experts in the detective drama, with
such shining examples to their credit as
The Dummy" and The Argyle Case,
have contrived a four-act plot centered
by a double romance that is as different
In its way from all other dramas OF the
home as are their detective plays DIFF
ferent from other detective dramas.
There have been two characteristics of
the O'Higgins-F Ford plays that have won
the confidence of theatergoers, natural
ness and decency, and despite the star
tling nature Of their newest offering.
'Polygamy," It is not a melodrama, but
a cross-section OF life. and it is presented
with clean-hearted daring that challenges
attention. 1t will be interpreted by a
large cast, including several stars
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Feature Films.

The coming attractions at Moore's
Strand Theater include The Toll of
Mammon," a feature dealing with the
conflict between capital and labor; 'Rip
Van Winkle," a filmization of the YER
sion used behind the footlights by the
late Joseph Jefferson; Queen Margaret"
hand-colored production picturinE the
important chapters In. the life Of Mar
guerite OF Valois; "A Venetian Night"
staged by Max Barnhardt; Louise o.
colts Little Women" dramatized by
Margaret Mayo; James ]. Corbett in
The Naval Cadet" and Way Down
East" with the original company, includ-
ing Phoebe Davis.
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Nine Male Chnructer..

In Seven Keys to BaIdpate." the
George NJ. COhan farce that will be acted
at the National Theater this week, there
are nine male characters in a cast of
thirteen. Every one Of these is an i'm
portant role and unless interpreted by
an actor Of ability, the interest in the
character would be lost. The success
OF the play is attributed in great meas
ure to the excellence OF the cast. The
present one was selected and rehearsed
by Mr.. Cohan. and is the same that ap-
peared in the play during its long run
in New York. II Is this organization
which Mr.. Cohan has chosen 10 present
his play in Boston for a run beginning
in December.
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Pavlowa Likes to Crv

All women are emotional and Mile
Anna Pavlowa is a woman. for she
confesses she likes to cry. The famous
Russian danseuse, who with her COM
pany Of ballet stars and her symphony
orchestra, will appear at the National
Theater shortly, says she likes books
that make her sob. But when she hears
Of a heart-rending play-one of those
dramatic affairs which make a woman
work her handkerchief overtime, she is
certain to be numbered among the audi
tors. And the more II makes her cry
the more she enjoys the play. It is the
same with books. The sadder they are,
the more interesting to Pavlowa. Cheer
full sort Of a taste isn't II?
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His Underatudy,

An amusing story leaked out in To-
ledo, Ohio, about George Arllss while he
was appearing In ''Disra ell" The man.
ager Of the Valentine Theater happened
to be In London last summer. A party
Of tourists surrounded the statue of
Lord Beaconsfield in Westminster Abb
hey.
81 did not know that statues were
ever put up to living people" said a
gushing American girl, as she looked
at the Beaconsfeld statue,
why, what do you mean7" she was
asked
why, isn't that the statue Of George
Arliss In Disraeli? she insisted. 81
am sure Il IL, because I saw him In
the play last seaon-"
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The Young Idea,

For the company which is to support
Lydia Lopokova in The Young Idea. -
Harrison Grey Fiske has engaged FL
eanor Gordon. Olive Temple, Kate May
hew, Althea Walters, Alice Madison
Duncan, Thomas V. Emory, Aldrich
Bowker, France Bendtsen, Arvid Paulson,
William B. Moore. and Gregory Kelly.
Miss Lopokova, who has won such en-
viable distinction as a dancer all over
the world, is to achieve ultimate honors
in rev field at a single bound as she
is to be a full-hedged star in this, her
first appearance in a speaking and act
ing role.-New York Dramatic News
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Hfgh-cInr. Vaudeville.

Henrietta Crosman and company in
her two new vaudeville comedy skits
will head the 3. F. Keith Theater bill
next week. Laskey's new girl pro-
duction, THE Society Buds" will be
seen with Gladys Clark and Henry Berg
ran in the principal roles. Other in
clusions will be The Pekin Mysteries, -
Ryan and Tierney, Francis Dooley and
Corinne Sales, Adler and Airline, Arthur
Barrett, and the regular features.
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Art of Promotion.

The art OF promotion is being practiced
to a greater extent in New York than
ever before. Pretty Mrs. Smith," with
FRITZ Scheff. was not big success when
produced at the Casino Theater. but az
ter oliver Moroscos general mana ger,
George Mooser, had concluded a bril-
liant publicity campaign in It's behalf
II is now rated one OF the money-makers
of the season.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

engagement Of Lima Cavalier in Able
Prevosts' story Of love and romance,
''Manon Lescaut." As the fair and fra
gle Manon, whose beauty brought her
no end of trying troubles, Nine Cav
alieri is seen at her best, and in her
support appear Lucien Muratore, the
French tenor and lyric actor, and other
wel-known English and American &C
tors and screen celebrities. The Garden
Symphony Orchestra will render the orig
inal musical score Of the opera as an
accompaniment to the picture. On Fri
day and Saturday the chief attraction
will be The Prince of India" adapted
from the story Of the same title by Gen.
Lew Wallace, whose Ben Hur" estab-
lished him in the front rank Of fiction
writer's
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ruIIy to Marty Arnin.

A Toronto news special says that Rich
ard Walton Tully's engagement was an
nounced there recently OF Miss Gladys
c. Hanna, daughter OF the Rev. ]. A
and Mrs. Hanna, Of Midland, Ontario,
to Richard Walton Tully. the American
playwright. author of The Bird OF Par
adlse," Omar the Tent Maker" and
other plays. His first wife, from whom
he secured a divorce three weeks ago,
was Eleanor Gates, author Of The Poor
Little Rich Girl" and other plays-New
York Dramatic Mirror.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
Deprore. Managerial Anec,ntion.

Edwin Stevens, the actor, deplores the
managerial affectation of types instead of
actors. He says in a long article in the
Detroit Free Press:
When acting was still regarded as an
art the actor was expected to get him
self into the character assigned to him
by the stage manager. Moreover, he
did II. And, what 10 of present great sig
nihcance, he still can do it, assuming
that he Is an actor and not a mere lay
ngure. II this types" imbecility con-
tinues much longer we shall have no ac-
tors because there will be no acting.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
"GS-psy Maids.o

Burlesque with a plot is promised at
the Gayety next week when Butch
CUorer's Gypsy Maids, with Tom Nc
Rae and Miss Mallette, will be here
for the usual engagement Of one
week. Smoke Among the Gypsies'' is
the title Of this years vehicle. The
Look Is by James E. Cooper and Tom
McRae, the lyrics were furnished by
Billy K. Wells, and the music was pro-
vided by Otto F. Hermann.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
Lockett-NTRstcr. Recital.

Corrine Lockett and Jessie Masters
are to be heard in recital at. the Column
bia Theater Friday afternoon, starting
at AS o'clock. They are to be assisted
by Elsie Herman, reader, with Albert W.
Harmed at the piano. Miss Lockett is
possessed Of a beautiful soprano voice,
note.
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"FIfty Mile. from Boston,

The Poll Players will be seen next week
in their first musical comedy of the fall
season, Fifty Miles from Boston, -
George NJ. Cohan's drama with music.
This entertainment has the advantage OF
a substantial plot in which the hero sue
ceeds in discovering the culprit who has
robbed the village postoffice. OF which the
heroine is postmistress.
There are a number Of clever songs in
Fifty Miles from Boston," the most
famous being "'Harrigan." There is also
a Fire Laddies" " number, which is q
great favorite with the public.
Mr.. Brickert and Miss Morgan will
make their musical comedy debuts In
leading roles next week, surrounded by a
company largely augmented, a special
chorus Of twenty having been engaged.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
Fannie Ward In MADAM Presi-
dent"

Fannie Ward comes to the National
Theater next week in a farce from the
French by Maurice HenneQuin and Pierre
Weber, called Madam President" which
was produced at the Garrick, in New
York, early last September. It comes
here from its New York run with the
original cast and production. There are
three acts, the scenes being laid in Gray,
a small provincial town in France, and
in Paris. The story has to do with the
adventures of Gobette. the leading wom-
an of the Pet OF the Harem" company,
the character impersonated by Miss
Ward.
The base OF all farces is mistaken iden-
tity. and Madam President" Is no ex-
ception, for as soon as one Of the char
scters arrives on the scene he or she
Is instantly taken for some one else and
the fun is said to be furious and fast
There is nothing vicious about Gobette.
for she proves a good friend to every
body.
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Irene A1zczzaz.
Mh0 AlkNrHeAAe
7ohm m@vHaoNT"
az The BeZaSeo
Me>cfKsek.

original role OF Willie Live; The Blue
Mouse" the farce comedy featuring
Madge Lessing; BeulAh Poynter. In her
own play. Lena Rivers" adapted from
the story by Mary Jane Holmes; 'Lela,"
with Clare Kimbell Young, formerly of
the Vitagraph Company. in the leading
role; Cecil Spooner, the comedienne, In
The Dancer and the King" The Warn
ing" with Thurlow Burgen and Wilton
Lackaye in The Pit"
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NORFOLK & WASHINGTON
STEAMBOAT COMPANY

Palace Steamers ''Northland" ana
"Southla nd"
Daily from Foot Of Seventh St, s w
For OLD POINT COMFORT, NORFOLK
and ALL POINTS SOUTH.
NEW YORK and BOSTON BY SEA.
City Ticket once. 73i 18th st. n n.
Woodward Building,
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CAUTIONS FOR PLAYGoFRs

DO not use Strindberg's dramas as a
measure with which to form an esti-
mate OF the characters Of your feminine
friends.-EifaL
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

TT Is hardly true that everything is
going up" Frank Keenan, observed as
he sat IN front watching a modern
French comedy. Please observe the
bodice worn by the leading woman" he
explained.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
DANCING.

'3opa Circle SbaSIs sf N1sSsra Daass-
Private instructions at home or studio,
Iowa Circle. Apt. 4. North IIso
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25
STILL ANOTHER

Acton aviss has resfbned as dramatic
critic Of the New York Tribune. Hec-
tor Turnbull IL In charge.
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THE ONLY ONE

There Is only one theater open in Paris
the Moulin Rouge-and 1t is playing
pictures"
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Feature FflHua.

At Moore's Garden the coming attrac-
tions will include Across the Pacific"
In which Harry Clay Blaney plays his
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

1t Is curious what forms Of hatred
some mems minds take when they are
aroused by the martial spirit In a re-
cent letter to the London Daily Mail 4
hectic English army officer demands :hat
the British public has a right to know
II royalties are being paid to Oscar
straus and Jean Gilbert. the German
composers. respectively. Of The Ch5cu-
late Soldier" and The Cinema Star"
which are now being presented on the
London stage
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Louise Randolph will create leading
role in The Spur" which is to be done
in New York this week at the Cort The
ater- The play is largely an appeal for
the old-fashioned home" and engages
4 brilliant cast
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Grace Elliston. who created the role
OF Shirley Rossmore in the original COM
pany OF The Lion and the Mouse" has
been engaged for The Battle Cry"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Louis Mann's play for this season g
Love in the Mountains"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

B. Macdonald Hastings arrived en- tho
Campania last week. having come to this
country to consult with Nazimova about
the new play he las written for her.
called That Sort" to be produced hv
the Liebler company IN a few weeks
Mr.. Hastings will be remembered bv
American theatergoers for his plav. tn,
New Sim" seen two seasons ago.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

As an indication of the perennial popu-
larfty OF When We Were Twenty-one, {"
in which the Poll Players are appearing
this week, ii is estimated that the COM
edy has been performed more than 5000
times by American stock companies with
IN the last ten years.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Jeanette Horton. q strikingly good
looking girl. has the heavy role of TIA
adventures in George VI. Cohan's fare,
Seven Keys to Baldpate"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Sir Herbert Trees patriotic revival Of
Drake, at cut EXPENSES and popular
prices. has now realized upward Of So
600 for funds incidental to the war.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Lizzie Hudson Collier. last seen with
Ethel Barrymore in ''Tante" has hecn
engaged for the new O'Higgins-Ford
play. "Polygamy."
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Following Fifty Miles from Boston"
the Poll Players will be seen in The
Conspiracy" which ran for an entire
year at the Garrick Theater, New York.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

According to the London News so
actresses, members OF road companies
came into London penniless last week.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Gilbert White. the American painter,
lecturer and dramatist, Is to deliver A
series Of lectures on art during the COM
ing season.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

The Poll Players will hold q reception
between and o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon at Oehmier's Flower Shops. l32s
street. where they will sell flowers for
the beneht Of the Red Cross Society.
The ladies' Of the company will act as
flower girls, while the men will serve in
the capacity OF ''errand boys" and as
sistants. The proceeds are to 20 to the
war relief fund
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

It is said that the duke of Manchester
wants a job in vaudeville According n
accounts proposition was received at
Hammerstein's, New York. recently, to
counter with a salary and an idea Of = n
act for the EnElishman.
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THE CURRENT WEEK.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE TEN.
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The Flying sherwoods, presenttnr THAR
death-defying trapezs act at the Gayety
this week with the Liberty Girls, is the
nrst showing OF an act OF this kind in
Washington for a long time and the
only one for a number Of years to be
given out in the audience over the heads
OF every one
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

After the Winter Garden production.
the next musical offering to be presented
under the direction Of the Messrs Sh;--
bert will be 'Polenblut." with Mile.
Emma Trentini in the stellar role. The
book and lyrics are by Leo Stein, while
Oscar Nedbal composed the musical
numbers. "Polenblut' was one Of the
established successes in Vienna. Buda-
pest and Warsaw last season. Rehear-
ais are now in progress.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

That eminent American actress. Mary
Shaw, so long associated with Ibsen and
Shaw dramas. is at last to be seen in
an American play. ''Polygamy," the new
Ford in which she will create a princi-
pal role.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Mr.. Winthrop Ames, who owns and
manages the Little Theater, seeks in that
house to attract only the most intelligent
Of pIaygoers. The theater seats an audi.
ence of only three hundred persons and
its whole atmosphere is one of luxurious
exclusiveness. There is no gallery and the
spectator has the feeling of being enter
tanned in some wealthy persons draw
ing-room. Hitherto the plays presented
have been rather high-browed In tone,
but for his first effort this year Mr.. Ames
.gives us an almost farcical comedy en-
ftled "A Pair Of Silk Stockings"
The tone of the Little Theater Is pre-
served. however, by the fact that the
piece deals with characters that belong
in the most advanced circles of English
society and that they are portrayed by
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Thomas W. Ryley has been famed for
presenting sumptuous musical comedy.
peopled by beautiful women. gorgeously
gowned, and dances OF unusual agility
and grace and principals who can both
sing and act, but never since his first
production Of "FlOradora" has Mr.. Ry-
ley ever presented to a discriminating
public such an all-round charming and
gratifying cast and production as The
Queen OF the Movies" which will be the
attraction al the National Theater soon.
Charles Frohman's New York Lyceum
Theater success, The Beautiful Adven-
ture," with Ann Murdock and the entire
New York cast direct from its run in
that city, will be the attraction at the
Columbia Theate= the week Of Novem-
Der g
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Otto Hauerbach. the Hbrettist, 10 ask
Ing the permission Of New York State TO
change his name to Harbach.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

James K Haeketrs Canadian .xeur-
sion in "Othello'' lasted nine days and
then ended IN q fishing expedition in
northern streams. II is said that Mr..
Hackett VIII appropriate q portion OF his
prospective inheritance for the purchase
OF the Lyric Theater, New York, from
the owner. Reginald De Roven
The Washington herald., 1914-10-25

Olga Petrova. the famous Anglo-Po-
lish actress. who Is coming to the Be-
lasco Theater shortly. loves wild ami
mails. In fact at her summer place,
Maidenhead, England, she has a whole
menagerie OF them for pets.