The Washington times., 1915-05-26
Attractions
Coming To
Washington

William Pruette. sr, one of the best
known American baritones, has been Sc
cured by the management OF the Co
lumbia Theater for next week produc-
ton of Mile. Modiste," and he VIII De
he originated when mile. Modiste' was
given its first production.
Next weeks production Will also mark
the temperance with the Coluinpla
Musical Comedy Company of Elinor
Henry, who returns to the cast en-
tircly prepared to assume the big roles
that have been laid out for her up TO
October l. Miss Henry will appear as
Fiji in Mile. Modiste,' a role in which
she has already been heard.
Harry Short will have the role OF
Hiram Bent, and Leonore Novasio will
sing. act and dance the role of the
wife. Opening with an extra matinee
Monday afternoon. Decoration Day. IL
Is anticipated that the coming produc-
ton of Mile. Modiste" will be one OF
the best of the current season.
Next week "Erminie," another Of the
comic classics to which the Aborn Opera
company are now combining their at
National Theater by special permission
OF Francis Wilson. The cast Of favor
ties include Estelle Wentworth In the
title part, Forrest Huff. Frank Deshon.
Fr1n Eritz, & y9n Bushing william ST shuseer So,I
mon. Tillie Sallnger. Lenore Beck.
George Rigers and others. Carl Burton
Will be the muscial director and Charles
II: Jones the stage director.
"Erminie" occupies the same plane In
the operate hall OF fame as do Robin
Hood. "Mikado' and other operas that
never seem to decrease In popular favor.
with refreshing comedy. a pretty and
romantic story. many well-drawn and
| M q M 1nn ~AAr
musical gems.
Francis Wilson. who controls the
rights of presentation. Is preparing for
another elaborate revival of this opera
In New York, where he will open its run
In few months with an all-star cast.
The Poll Players will be seen next
week in William Anthony McGuire's in
tensely dramatic play The Divorce
Question" which was written as a re-
ply to Medill Pattersons Rebellion"
The play deals with a most serious
problem and while 1t is purpose drama
1t never fails to interest the auditor
purely as theatrical entertainment
The leading characters Of the story are
a man and his wife who are not happily
a divorce and remarries. The tragedy
of the story develops in the lives Of the
two children OF the divorced couple.
The Divorce Question" was produced
the role of the mother and Virginis
Pearson as the daughter. 1t created q
sensation at that time.
More stars and novelties than have
| been seen before In any previous bill
this season are promised by the man.
Iagement for the 3. F. Keith Theater next
week, tho foremost being Bernard Gran.
VILE, tho hit Of Ziegfeld's Midnight
| Frolics." who Is slated next FOR star
ring tour in He Comes Up Smiling.
after which he will lead the Liegfeld
"Follies Of 1916" 1t will be his first ant
only appearance here in vaudeville.
| Second place in the bill will be crowded
with two popular attractions, Johnny
Hyams and Leila Mcintyre being one
and Claire Rochester. heralded as tn
| only girl in the world who sings So
| promo -ba ritone, Is the other.
| Next in order will be Charles F.. Evani
and company. including Helena Phillips
Van and Joe Schenck. the cabaret come
dians Harrison Brockbank and com
pany in The Drummer Of the Seventy
sixth :" Donald Kern and Effie Weston
reviving the cake walk. and the l.
Grohs.
At-the concerts next sunday at : an,
SIS p. m. at Keith's tho program Will
present all the numbers in the presen
weeks bill
Glen Echo Park will observe Memorts
Day this year on an even larger seal
than usual. Starting Saturday the cele
bration will practically be three-da
laffair, going over through Monday On
of the interesting features will be a
exhibition in the dance pavilion by tn
pupils Of Howard Leslie Holt, who wi
J give a part Of the entertainment the
give tonight at the Belasco TheateI
This will be but one Of the many fea
lures.
Sunday there will be four concerts
the Soldiers Home Band, augmented I
full strength, and other events, and O
Monday comes the big celebration. FroI
until il the dancing in the big pa
vilion will be continuous with an II
creased orchestra under the direction {
Both Saturday and Monday It is Q,
pected that picnic parties by the scoI
will elect to spend the holiday at Gle
Echo. All of the amusement device
} of the resort are In operation, and a
, Of the free features will be continued.
An entirely new bill will be presente
, at the Cosmos Theater for the remaiI
der of the week. beginning with III
matinees tomorrow: Willard and Bon
, York" who have been presenting the
| new absurdity. "Detectivism." the fir
half of the week. will present ''Tt
Battle of Bunko Hfl' as the headlir
| ATTRACTION.
Bordeau and company. in a music
y offering featuring new instruments ar
q many surprises. will give a bit
music hall nonsense not seen in Wasl
: ington before. Bessie Browning W
g appear in original songs. imitation
etc The Rossdale Singers will preset
S high grade popular songs. and Burl
and Burke have songs and saucine
filled with bright and amusing thing
4 A new Bray cartoon. the Hearst Sci
weekly news pictures and the scor
n board. will be the added attractions.
q Sunday. from to 1890 p. M. {
Z orchestral program will be feature
: with new specialties and other attra
. tions.