Evening star., 1915-06-06

dents who seek the Capital city, not
for the purpose of figuring in the pub
lie eye. but in quest of retirement.
Only an occasion of this importance
could have tempted Julia Marlowe and
E. Fl. Sothern to return TO tie foot
lights in generous wish to further
the purposes of the Red Cross Society
In remembering the needs OF those be-
rsft by the Lusitania disaster. Mr.,
Sothern and Miss Marlowe have found
in the shadow of political greatness
the quietude coneenial to the artistic
nature. Their appearance at this b-n-
eft is fraught with peculiar eignin-
canoe. It will be the one opportunity
the public will have of greeting two
Of the most distinguished players the
English speaking stage has known. 1t
does not represent resumption Of
professional career. They have earned
their place in the affections of the pub
lie and are entitled to claim leisure us
we'll as applause. Their departure tor
their summer home on the Atlantic
coast was postponed for the sake OF
greeting Washington audience once
more on an occasion inspired by W."
selfish sentiment.
The charm of life in Washington ap-
peals to many distinguished players.
r. D. MacLean and Odette Tyler have
a beautiful home here, which has bean
the scene of many elegant though un-
ostentatious hospitalities. Miss Tyler,
who recently suffered a bereavement In
the loss of her father, will not appear
at the benefit performance, but Mr.,
MacLean will present a scene from
The Merchant of Venice"
Throughout the program there will
be present the spirit not only Of pro-
fsssional eminence, but Of residential
interest.
To Star in q Herbert Opera.-Miss
Eleanor Henry, prima donna Of the
Columbia organization. will head her
own company next fall in an opera
to be written for her by Victor Her
bert. This was the interesting an
nouncement that followed her return
after two-week vacation.
Miss Henry, who is a protege OF the
distinguished composer. while visiting
her home folks last week learned that
Mr.. Herbert had been commissioned by
4 well known producer to create a
work that would best suit Miss Henry's 8
talents. When she visited his office
Mr.. Herbert told her he had been more
than pleased at the reports that had
come to him of her work in Washing
ton, and that not only the time but the
opportunity had come for her to as
sumo the responsibility of heading a
company of her own.
Victor Herbert's genius has been the
making of a number of the musical
stars. and he assured Miss Henry that
he would give his best efforts to the
preparation of an opera for her.
Youth. beauty. an engaging person
Atty and soprano voice of great
charm are attributes that distinguish
Miss Henry and help 60 tablish an
individuality all her own.
Miss Henry will not make her ap-
pearance at the head of her own COM
pany. 1t is said. until the Christmas
holidays Frank NJ. Ranger, the direc-
tor at the Columbia, has been offered
the post of director of the company.
Miss Edna Munsey-Jack Horner Of
Fairyland fame probably never had a
more interesting interpreter than Miss
Edna Munsey. pretty girl with fne
voice. who has been specially engaged
for this weeks production of The
Gfneerbread Man" at the Columbia
Theater
Miss Munsey is not a newcomer to
washfngton AS student at the Ma
tIonal Park Seminary she passed three
Years in this city She is, withal, de-
mure.
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