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The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
B. F. KEITHS.
Refined Vaudeville.

Walter Kelly. THE Virginia Judge"
captured the toplinc honors at Keith's
Theater last night. His dialect and col
lection of anecdotes make him the most
entertaining monologist in vaudeville.
Valerie Bergere. a favorite with Wash
ington's patrons Of the two-a-day. comes
back this week. supported by an excellent
company. in a melO-dramatiC playlet.
called The Locks at Panama" the story
being founded on a supposed attempt to
blow up portion OF the great divide.
Mr. and Mrs Carter De Haven chat.
sing, dance, and display a variety of
fashionable wearing apparel. In their
new Irritation" in four scenes, called
The Masher," they scored heavily in
their pretty, tuneful rhythmic Offering
Moments Musical" is presented by
Ralph Dunbar's Salon Singers, composed
of a soprano. contraltO. tenor. barytOne,
and clever pianist Doyle and Dixon.
eccentric dancers. are the best in their
line seen at the local playhouse this sea-
son. Mr.. HymaCk, a newcomer in vaude-
vile. made a hit in a novelty act, in
which he makes at least two dozen
changes of collars, gloves, neCkties. etc.
right out in front OF you without letting
you know how he does 1t. The balance
of the bill includes John and Winnie
Hennings, Fred and Adele Astaire. and
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
BELAScO.
Too Many Cooks"

Relatives are a nuisance. but they
make US very respectable" says a
truthful philosopher. Frank Craven
certainly found them Too Many
Cooks"-as the old adage goes-at the
Belasco Theater last night: and if num-
bers count for anything. Craven is in
deed quite respectable.
He and his doting bride-to-bc are
about to build a house in the suburbs,
an undertaking which meets with such
approval by their respective families
and friends, that their aunts, uncles,
brothers. sisters. and every other rela-
tion, offer suggestions and objections
to the building plans without number.
The result of il all is that the poor
young man finds himself abandoned by
his sweetheart. disinherited by his rich
uncle, and cut by the Carpenters Union.
1t looked pretty serious for-Frank at
things worked out all right and every
one was reconciled.
Mr.. Craven built his clever little comedy
for laughing purposes only. and it being
the purpose OF all reviews to tell how
adequately plays fulfill their purposc,
good reviews of all farces announce how
often the audience laughed during the
evening. II the audience laughed con-
tinuously, as they did last night the
play fuLhlls its purpose-"Too Many
Cooks does.
1t has a clever idea to start with. The
first act shows the brick foundation Of
the new house: in the second the frame
work is up, and in the last 1t is COM
pleted, with rose bushes and a lawn The
play is clean and wholesome Our time
is not taken up by the everlasting comedy
OF domestic infidelity. One of its great
est charms is its unpretentiousness. No.
body seems to be trying to be especially
funny. Perhaps for that reason the
spontaneity of the humor is the more
effective
Frank Craven is even more amusing in
his quiet (almost quantity, humorous
way than he was in Bought and Paid
FOr'-and that's saying a great deal. it
will be remembered. Inez Plummer was
the pretty bride for whom the home was
built. William David and Mary Blythe
were the cynical friends Harry Sleight
was very good as the rich uncle. Jennie
Weathersby (of 'Erminie" fame in the
long ago) was the maiden aunt The
whole cast, which contains a long list of
names, is excellent. The parts were all
Of sufficient length to display every one s
ability or inability. Happily. only ability
was displayed. There's a lot of fun in
TOO Many Cooks
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
COSMOS.

A bill of varied vaudeville that moves
hriskly and entertaininEly at the Cos
mos TheateT this week is headed by the
Nikko Japanese troupe. two of whom
perform some remarkable feats in
balancing and equilibrium. while one Of
the troupe actually jumps up a flight
of stairs on his head, the first ever to
attempt such a thing.
Gene and Arthur sing new songs and
have some amusing baCk-talk with
new jokes: Jane Weir and company
have a clever sketch which shows how
a badgered husband tanned a modern
wife who was jealous; the BallO
Brothers, fine musicians and the best
banjo melodists of the season. have an
act that was encOred repeatedly; Whit
tie and his company. a unique ventrilo-
quos act entitled September Morn in n
Park" which is unusually good, and
Stains comedy circus, a pair of ponies
which pose and waltz gracefully, one
of them riding tn whirling roulette
wheel. The hit Of the circus is the
funny mule which throws all who at
tempt to ride him. The Hearst-Selig
news pictures give glimpses OF the
East Indian troops in the war zone and
head the photoplay features.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
GAYETY.
The Star and Garter show"


The star and Garter Show" one OF
the merriest Of the musical extravaganza
variety, Is the holiday attraction at the
Gayoty this week. II is an enormous
musical excitement, made up OF the latest
OF song hits and snappy music.
Programmed under the mysterious title
OF The Mystic Jewel" the excuse for
such a name is lost in the myriads OF
glittering ensembles and brilIiancy of
bright new costumes and scenery. The
sCeQes are widely divergent and unusu-
ally effective. the gay Hotel CaStOria. 50
the Oriental palace OF the Sultan. a rural
Scene in Holland. and a bullring in Mad
rid being the most attractive.
The chorus is a large one OF exquisite
physical beauty. and the girls put ginger
into their work. which brought out gen.
erOus applause.
There is a much-appreCiated absence OF
the labOriOus horse-pIay in the clever
comedy of Jack Conway. Mark ThOmp-
son. Johnny Eckart, Thomas Welch and
others Of the large company.
The feminine principals. Billie Hill.
Harriet Egbert. and Mable Clark are
capital in looks" voice. and dancing
The managemnt announces the Country
Store. with suitable holiday gifts. for
Wednesday evening instead Of Friday, as
the latter falls on New Years Day.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
JARDIN De DANSE.
Vile. Reba and Parquet.

A marvel OF terpsichorean technique was
the eccentric dancing and whirlwind tan
going with which Mile. Reba and her
partner, Parquet. entertained patrons of
the Jardin de Danse at both the tea
and supper dansants yesterday. when
typical holiday crowds expressed their
enthusiastic appreciation OF these Iates:
arrivals from a long engagement in the
metropolis
Mile. Reba has danced from one end
OF the world to the other. having de-
lighted London audiences; danced acrCss
the continent; in South Africa and Au-
stralia. before appearing in New York
to clectrify theatergoers and cabaret pa
irons with the unique quality of her
speciality.
Ably assisted BY Parquet Mile Reba
will appear at the JarLlin de Danse all
this week between 1 and s In the after
room and between $50 and in the even
ing. furnishing the most sensational terp-
siChOrean feature that has been intro
duccd here since the opening Of the pop
ular + street cabaret
Equally appreciated yesterday was the
singing Of Harry Chick and Miss Clara
Ma Ckcr as an accompaniment to the
patrons who take delight in their per-
sonal indulgence in the latest society
steps.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
COLUMBIA.
Yale Dramatic Association,

The Yale University Dramatic Associa-
ton gave four one-act plays at the Co
lumbia Theater yesterday afternoon be-
fore brilliant audience of WASHINGTON
society. The Yale association has visited
Washington four consecutive years and
has a host of friends here. 1t was gen
orally said that the presentations of yes
terday were done in excellent manner
and they were certainly enjoyable to the
large audience of enthusiastic admirers.
The wide range of plays selected by
the college men for their Christmas tour
tested the arduous training and skill Of
the participants. The matinee opened
with 4 French farce, Behind the Be
yond." which was capital fun and rem
dered in a pleasing and smooth manner
throughout; 1t could easily be rated the
most successful of the playlets offered
from the standpoint os entertainment
THE Ghost Of Jerry Bundler" vas the
second play, and a very interesting little
English story laid around an ancient
inn. "St Bartholomew Eve" written
by one Of the university men. contained
opportunities for impressive work. Mr..
Tweddelrs King Charles was good and
Mr.. Faulkner was a romantic Due
d'Anjou. The presentation was concluded
by a tragic little story of Almet Jenks
Yale Il, entitled The Stranger"
The many feminine roles-wives, debu-
tantes, princesses, ladies Of the court,
French maids, etc.-were all taken by
men. The result was really remarkable,
and the leading ladies'' and others were
not afflicted by the usual masculine awk-
wardness, but instead The deception Of
the audience was complete. Julian FL
tinge has real rivals for his fame.
The smootbness Of the productions and
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
CASINO.

Seven persons who are clever singers
and dancers and appear under the name
of THE Gloom Killers present a merry
little thirty-minute comedy with music
at the Casino Theater this week. entitled
The Full Dress Rehearsal" which has
many unique and entertaining points. 1t
made a hit last night.
Teddy Osborne's Pets were featured in
a dog drama, in which every role in a
village comedy is played by a dog. with
out a human being appearing in the
scene. 1t is interesting and amusing, and
was very popular with the children at
yesterdays performances.
Lady Sen Mel, a young Japanese prima
donna, sings a goldfish song in her ma
tive tongue, and for a climax, after
other songs in English. she gives THE
Tulip and the Rose" in a way to win
hearty applause, while Darcy and Hill
make merry with new songs and a piano.
Last nights country store made a big
laughing hit with the audience and
brought useful gifts to some lucky pa
irons. A series OF selected photoplays
are offered at every performance.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
MAJESTIC.

Uncle Sans Bellies" the Majestic
offering for this week. proved itself a
live and up-to-the-minute show at the
first performance last night. The favor
ties Of the company left nothing to be
desired in the minds of the theater's
friends in the crowded house.
]. Theo Murphy was the laughing hit
OF all parts of the bill Marie Delmar
made herself a favorite with the whole
audience-as usual. The other members
OF the company who gave satisfaction in
their parts were Corrinne DeForest, Helen
Rowles and Shirley Blair, while Eddie
Harris was a scream.
Jack Rowles and Charles Crafts were
good. The big chorus was brighter than
ever.
Charles Craffts singing was feature
of the performance, and he was brought
back several times
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
LORD AGAIN HEADS
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Grafton S. Wilcox. Vice President;
Donald A. Craig. Financial Secre-
tary, and c. c. Hart, Secretary.

Frank L. Lord was reelected president
OF the National Press Club at the annual
elections yesterday. As in the cases Of
Grafton S. Wilcox. vice president. ara
Donald \. Craig. financial secretary, Mr..
Lord had no opposition.
Other officers elected were Charles {.
Hart. secretary. reelected; John B.
Smallwood. treasurer. and Harry ].
Brown. Robert NJ. GinteT. and James l..
Wright, members of the board Of gov
ernors.
The polls opened at 10 o'clock and closed
at o'clock in the evening. \ total Of
200 ballots was cast, more than twO-thirds
OF the active membership of the club.
The closest contest was between Mr..
Hart and William A. van BeusChoten for
the Office Of secretary, Mr.. Hart winning
out by a vote of 81 to 20.
other votes cast were: For president
Frank B. Lord, 19i: for vice president.
Grafton s. Wilcox, 1876: for treasurer.
John b. Smallwood. 1877. and Morton VI.
Milford, q; for financial secretary. Dom
aid A. Craig. 167; for board of governors,
Harry ]. Brown, Isl; Robert NJ. Ginter.
IA; James L. Wright. l3S, and Stephen
T. Early, 81.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
Lifting Music and Clever
Dialogue Afford Delight
Adele Has Rare Melody Plenty of Sentiment, Smart Ep
grams, and Is Interpreted by Capable Cast at the
New National Theater This Week.

tribute to the enthrallmont of the music
of adele" than to say that the absence
of large and pulchritudinOus chorus is
a point rather In its favor thR4 other
wise. and was certainly a feature that
seemed quite unnecessary to last night S
audience. which followed the story thread
with interest. and frankly delighted I'm
the insinuating rhythm and melody OF
the score, of which the song which takes
its name after the title of the operetta
will continue to Tilt across ones thought
long after the engagement OF the piece
is at an end here.
II one may pick a gem or two from a
veritable garden OF them, selection would
turn TO the duet Like Swallows Fly
ing" sung by Miss Phelps and Mr.. Park.
and Mr. Parks finely rendered solo num-
Der, Paris. Good-by." of the first act;
the waltz song of such tender sentiment,
Close Your Eyes" Interpreted by Miss
Thomson and Mr.. Park. of the second
act, and their Strawberries and Cream
COnceit of the last act.
Indeed, it is a dainty and delightful
entertainment. with its rare melody. ten
der sentiment. cleverly turned epigrams,
delightful wit and humor, excellent in
depreciation and staging-is this little
musical show which has come to us at
last fulfilling every promise made for it.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
'OFFICIAL BARDS
sing Greetings
Col. Thomas H. Birch and
Commissioner Cato Sells
Write Yuletide Verse.
WILSON GETS COPIES
Birch. You Know. Is Diplomat Who
Mistook His Legation for an En-
bassy After Appointment.
WILSON GETS COPIES

The bards of the Wilson administration,
moved by the spirit of Christmas. have
taken down theif Tyres and started to
sing. Some OF their sweet words. not TO
say music, have been committed to paper
in the form of Christmas cards.
From far-away Lisbon. in Portugal, Col.
Thomas II. Birch, of New Jersey, United
States Minister to that country. sends
the following lines, inscribed on beautiful
cards, to President Wilson and other
friends in Washington:
When duty and ambition take US far from frienls
They're ne'er forEotten. no matter where I roam
The envelope containing one of these
pleasing reminders of Col. Tom, the
Jersey diplomat, bears two prints, one
of the United States consulate at Lis
bon. and the other designated ''Coun-
try Home at Cascaes by the Sea-
He Thought Legation Embassy.
Col Birch will be recalled as the
diplomat who, soon after his appoint
ment, had stationery engraved as
United States Embassy at Lisbon"
when the post is ranked only as le-
cation. Col. Birch also attracted some
attention when he made his first ap-
pearance at the court in Lisbon attired
in the uniform of the New Jersey light
artillery.
but enough OF BlTch. Listen no" 10
Cato Sells. United State Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs and Democratic
national committeeman from Texas.
Under his salutation Of a merry Christ
mas and a happy new year appears the
following:
Op.rn AIMED the Rcd Man weIcUmed
Pal~fa-r uiEIim to his shCrc:
Grec'inss glad his ! scHd you.
Aud goodwill fOrcycTInOTs.
II srlEc IN help this hTJthCr:
Grayd ara graft injustice vase
l., 70, aeCk his lOdsr Of council.
lSt " smoke the IiTr of pcacr'
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
TALMADGE A. LAMBERT
ANSWERS LAST CALI
Long an Invalid. Former Leading
Washington Lawyer Dies at Laurel
Sanatorium at Age of y.

TalmadEe A. Lambert. formerly a
prominent lawyer Of this city. father OF
Wilton Lambert local attorney. died
yesterday at Laurel Hill SanatOrium.
where he had been confined for several
years as chronic invalid. He retire
from public life nearly ten years ago.
when he suffered a stroke OF paralysis.
Mr. Lambert was born at Madison.
Wis, in lN42. He was educated at George
town University. and later received sev-
eraI degrees there and at George Wash
inEtOn University. He married Ayarilla
Van Riswick. Of this city. in 1870. For
many years he was professor Of civil law
at Georgetown University.
As lawyer. Mr.. Lambert was connect
ed with LEADING cases In thu United
States Supr"me Court. He was one OF
Rank and was treasurer and "A director
OF that institution. He was also a di-
rector OF Lincoln National Bank and at
tOrncy for that Institution. For many
years he vas president OF the Great
Falls Ice Company. He was a member
Of the Columbia Historical Society and
OF the Geographical Society.
Mr. Lambert contributed a number Of
poems. sOnncts. essays. and translatiOns
to various periodicals..
I Funeral arrangements will not be ''1de
until Wilton Lambert, his son, aI.lves
in Washington today
His widow and his son. Wilton Lam
bert, survive MIR. Lambert
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
POLPS.
"BIE Jim GarrIty."

There was time when to describe a
play as a melodrama by Owen Davis was
sufficient 10 identify it as belonging to a
well-known class OF productions, which
has not been seen in Washington since
the old Academy Theater surrendered to
the movies. In recent years Mr.. Davis
has brOadened his field and has written
several plays that appeal seriously to a
high grade OF intelligence and have re-
ceived first-class productions Big Jim
Garrity'' is a sort Of compromise between
his two standards, perhaps representing
an Intentional effort TO find a middle
ground with the advantages OF both.
This play is a regular crook -and-detec-
tive thriller. with some gunplay and a
couple Of drug fiends, but II is written
in straightforward style and is wholly
fire." from turEid hcroiCs and mawkish
sentiment. II has villain. but actually
no heroine at all. unless you count the
slight inEcnur role as filling the vacancy.
or the morphinN-st'eped wife OF the hero.
Rig Jim Garrity is an unusual hero OF
great muscular and moral prOwess who.
when fhe villain calls him a liar. proves
that he is not a coward bv merely bend
ing the poker double In thr Poll produc-
ton Charles MaCkay's broad shoulders
and heayy-set frame make the picture
credible and he pOrtrays with skill and
intelligence the fOrCeful personality Of
the former convict, whb has become an
important railroad official and fights to
preserve the name n has made for him
self
Miss Lillian Kcmbc has an opportunity
to display an unusual side OF her talent
in the part Of the maid who is planted
by the villain as a spy in the railroad
mans home. Her emotional work is
clever and effective
The wicked doctor. who makes a living
by selling drugs to the victims OF his
malpractice, is well played by Robert
Lowe. and the unhappy wife. whose life
has been wrecked by morphine, is in the
capable hands Of Miss Stanton. All the
Chara acters OF the play are well defined
by the author and eXcellcntly interpreted
by tine members or the Poll company.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
BRITISH AVIATORS TAKE
\ HONORS IN AIR BATTLES
Narrative Issued by Press Bureau Tells of Action in Skies
in Which BTdman Of Kaiser's Army Is Routed.
Soldiers Fight with Pick Axes.

London. Dec. 2S.-SeveTaI aerial vic
tories over the Germans are reported
in an OFFICIAL narrative issued by the
government press bureau this after
noon.
The weather has been generally un-
favorable for aviation says the state
ment. Notwithstanding this fact
there have been three encounters IN
the air between German and British
aerOpIancs in which the hostile ma
chimes were compelled to land in the
German lines. On on" occasion one of
our machines chased a Taube machine.
the English airman emptying his
automatic pistol at the German with
out any visible result, Notwithstanding 6
the fact that the machines were only
$50 feet apart. The British airman then
unSlunE a camera and began to take
pictures and this action alarmed the
German to such an extent that he fed
FIvCipitately."
The narrative. written by a. eye wit
ness attached TO the staff OF Field Mar
shall Sir John French. covers the opera
lions of the British forces from Deem
her y to DecCTThcr -
Mist Prevented Air Work.
ward IessCninG small gaps in the CEN
ter" continues the account. ''As re-
endorsements were thrown forward the
Germans were gradually driven from
their trenches. They made an effort to
work around our flank. where our troops
We're holding a number of houses in a
village.
AT this point our troops made gal
liant and stubborn defense while they
were under a severe fire directed at them
from three sides. BY December - the
force of the attack against our right had
spent itself.
No further advance was made by the
enemy, who must have suffered severe
losses. During the previous three days
thick mist initiated against aerial
work Throughout the 2ith there was
an exchange OF artillery fire.
The BeIgians and French. holding the
inc betws en- the British army in West
Flanders and the North Sea. have made
progress at several points. II would ap
pear from German prisoners that the
strength Of many German units at the
front has been much reduced. Some COM
panies muster only 1JO men, and there
is seldom more than one officer in a
company.
"A story is current that a French pri-
vate carrying dispatches came upon a
trench containing fifty Germans. He
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
Will Give Ball for Beleians.

Arrangements Tor the grand charity
reception to be given by the colored
subcommittee of the District committee
on Belgian relief work were discussed at
a meeting Of the subcommittee at St
Luke's Hall, Thirteenth and U streets.
last night Judge Robert H. Terrell,
chairman. presided. Reports were heard
from various committees The recep-
tion is to be held January Is at Conven-
ton Hall Among those present were
George w. Cabiness. F. N H. Brown,
J. Finley Wilson, Andrew J. Thomas,
Dr. Summer Wormley, DR.. James T.
Walker, E. ". Bundy, ]. Spriggs. Julia
NJ. Layton, Bessie B. Anderson, Miss /.
G Plummer, Miss r. E. Bell, and Mrs.
Sarah Barton.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
TWO DIE OF HEART FAILURE.
Philip QeckeIberE Stricken Fatally
After Treatment at Casualty.

Miss Margaret A. Sweeney, seventy
years old, 4 press feeder in the Govern
ment Printing Office, died suddenly from
heart trouble last night shortly after 9
o clock at Thirteenth and II streets
northeast
She had been to visit her nephew.
Joseph Hurley. at 1852 Florida avenue
northeast, and was on her way to get
car to go to her home. at 60 X street
northwest. when stricken. She was car
ricd into the Lincoln Lunch at Thirteenth
and X streets. and DR.. George Warren,
1912 II street northeast, summoned. She
died before DIR. Warren arrived.
Miss Sweeney was A native Of HavTe
de Grace. Md. but for the past fifty
years had made Washington her home.
Besides Joseph Hurley, she leaves an
ether nephew. Frank Hurley, of the
Evening Star. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later.
Philip Deckelberg. forty-five years old.
81 Eighth street northeast, walked 10
Casualty Hospital last night suffering
from heart trouble. He went away again.
and in less than an hour an ambulan e
was summoned. but before arrival he
died