The Washington herald., 1914-05-22

"ndt Is even more remarkable, tne
play is now given with a smoothness
big and little-as performers of un-
common discernment and intelligent
appreciation of their varied RESPONSE
bilities.
For the philosophical and religious.
The Fire Regained" appeals with force
and effect 1t is an Athenian passion
play. The perfection of its technique and
the beauty Of its ensembles command the
interest Of the artist and the connoisseur.
while its tensely tragic moments, Its Gre
atures of the underworld. and its thrill
ling races stir every one.
In a word. THE Fire Regained" II n
festival of Greek art, which points a les
son Of deep religious significance in a
wonderfully interesting story. Sidney NJ.
Hirsch, the author, has been compli-
mented for the great success which his
play has achieved.
Thousands have witnessed the perform
ances. and in response to a general re-
quest on the part of school teachers and
others. Isaac Cans. chairman of the exc
cutive committee for the pageant. an
nounced that tonight would be Students
Night, when the school children Of WASH
inSton and juveniles generally. will be
admitted to special well situated sections
ICE = Genus edCT, anu tiidt tnc duulls
accompanying them will he sold tickets
in the same sections for 50 cents.
All Children Invited.
This is done in order that every child
in Washington may have the benefit Of
the lesson which the Fire Regained."
conveys and to see In flesh some Of the
great characters Of Greek history that
they meet with in their studies. Thous-
ands of children took advantage Of the
opportunity last night
As tomorrow will be holiday in all
the schools. it Is expected that pretty
nearly all the fathers and mothers In
Washington will arrange to take their
families to the pageant. Adults withou:
juvenile responsibilities are reminded
that THE Fire Regained," furnishes an
admirable opportunity to treat children
to a good time These special tickets
may be had at one Of the box offices
at the amphitheater grounds Fifteenth
and " streets northwest, which will open
tonight at Z o'clock. ... s.
The advance sale of seats for the pa
geant is being conducted at the Percy
S. Foster Piano Company, 1880 G street
northwest.
The performance begins promptly at
Sis o'clock each evening. g.
There was not hitch of any kind to
the performance of ''The Fire Regained'
last night The entire production was
gone through with an alacrity' and per-
lection of detail that evoked applause.
John Won Steinmetz Bryan gave an
admirable performance of the Hierophant.
Miss Helen Evans scored another hit
as Pallas Athene. Clarence A. Colburn
was impressive as Hermes. and Soterios
Nicholson was adequate as the fire gods
runner.
Neyle Colquitt, who has established a
reputation through his performances as
the shepherd. was In fine voice last night.
and gave a most intelligent Interpretation
Of his difficult role.
Chariot Races Exciting.
The dove flight. the standing race Of
he Fort Myer troopers and the exciting
chariot races were run on with success.
Mrs Jerome Lightfoot. who drives the
white chariot. handled her charges won
ierfully well, and Corp. Jack Fell had
he swift-running black stations under
control at all times
Musical Director Sol Minister and his
orchestra OF forty gave another finished
rendition OF the works Of the great mas
.ers and the special music OF the produc-
ion.
The aesthetic dances Of the Greek
,ageant which were rehearsed by Miss
snie M. Baker. have been in the. nature |
4 a revelation to pageant-goers. Miss
Baker does very, effective solo dance. !
. does also Miss Mild(ed Anderson. who
vas loudly appiauded for her work a.
he leader of the wood nymphs.
Some Of the Dancers.
The following are among Miss Eme
Bakers dancers:1 Wood Nymphs-Niss |
Mildred Anderson. solo; Miss Marguer- |
te Sciutx. Stella Simonton. Margaret |
Mcqueen. Martha Morgan. Louise Ep-
,ley. Olga Anderson. Hilda Brawn, 4
,arah Zimmerman, Edna Margolius. An
lie Zoltown. Ethel Madden. Lorena |
,hephard, Hazel Ashon, Gladys Abbey, |
linda Burga, Gladys Barro. Augusta |
3r2wn, Elnjo Bulls, Eva Buyke, Ja- :