The Washington times., 1914-10-11

we should give just a little thought to
that veritable Peter Pan of a vaude-
and Mcintyre and Heath. who also re-
fuse to grow old. Did you ever see or
hear anything that so retained all the
eXuberant spirit Of its youth. II seems
almost impossible TO believe that Nc
Intyre. and Heath have been together
more than 20 years and that they have
been doing that same act more than
half of that time? And yet is there
anyone who has seen the sketch who
did not enjoy it? Honest humor never
becomes superannuated and The
Georgia Minstrels" seems to be per-
feet example of honest humor. Nc
Intyre was a bareback riderin the old
Van Amberg circus when he met Heath.
who was a clown in the same show
That was in Texas about 1870. They
formed a partnership then which is al
most without a parallel in the history
of the stage. 1t is said that they have
cleared more than a quarter Of
million dollars each from their partner
ship.
Washington had the opportunity of
meeting another member Of the Barry
more family connection last week in
the person of Mrs. John, whom the
stage may be said to have acquired by
marriage. She was not formally intro
duced as Mrs. John Barrymore. be.
Birds Of Prey was Katherine Harris.
But Manager Al H. Woods announced
with some JUNCTION that she was Mrs.
Barrymore, and coupled this with the
further statement that she never ap-
peared on the stage until after her
marriage. Mrs. Barrymore's part in the
drama was that Of the fiippant young
daughter Of the old landlady. She
gave performance which stamped
her as young woman of talent and
nh 10 onn1frnH har
ability by marriage OF had ii natur-
ally. Birds Of Prey ceased to exist
after last nights performance. BY the
way. The show goes into New York
as Kick In which was its original
title.
A Washington girl. in whom much in
terest has been manifested in the past.
will be seen here next week as leading
woman with Chauncey Olcott at the
Columbia Theater. She is Edith Luckett.
and she has earned her present very
high place in the theatrical world
through the cultivation Of a large sup
ply of natural ability by hard work
and persistence. Miss Luckett is ma
tive of the District. and she has been
before the public almost ever since she
could work. As very small girl she
delighted the home folks with her
dancing and her prettiness. AS She
grew older and became more of an
actress, sne lOst none OF ner pretlIless'
and was more and more a pleasure to
behold. In the new play which Mr..
Olcott produced this season, Miss
Luciett is given fully as much credit
for the success achieved as Mr.. Olcott.
and when the long experience and ripe
ability Of the star ia considered this
is as high praise as anyone could wish.
Washington as issuing point Of dra
matte promise TO future generations OF
plUyEoeTs seems to be holding up its
end fairly well 1t will be remembered
that the late Joseph jefferson made
his first appearance here as child;
Daniel Frawley ct al. made their start
here that she who was little Edith
Luckett few years ago comes here
next week as a leading lady. Now the
next generation is promised something
IN the appearance Of Bahy Ann Suter.
ington physician. at the Cosmos Theater
last week in q most sophisticated song
and impCrsonation act. Baby Ann Is
ten years old, and yet the only thing
childish about her Is her voice. which |
makes the act only more attractive. !
enCe are those Of an artist of long
experience and training
Sir James NJ Barrie saw Maudc |
Adams act for the first time in Nov
York last week when he attended q I!
performance Of his newest play. Tho |
Legend Of Leonora" Miss Adams has !
Barrie plays and has really had a
whole lot to do with making the au-
thor famous as playwright AMI yet |
last week is the very FIRST time he had |
ever seen her on the stage in one u his |
plays.