The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-28

offer songs from her recent musical
comedy sunccesses and from composers
A novelty will be submitted by the
California orange packers. two smart
misses and two clever fellows, ranking
as the worlds champion packer.
pear in THE eo PASSION Play n e Of &ashin ne
ton Square" first given here by Izetta
Jewell at. Keith's. the occasion marking
her vaudeville debut and her stage
farewell at one and the same time.
yarns and makeup. Billie Burke's
Tango Shoes" will introduce William j.
Carney and others. Spencer Kelly and
Marion Wilder VIII present Melodies.
Fred Ward will be seen for the nrst
time here in The Impromptu Duo" Gas
ton Palmer will include his mystifica-
lions and illusions. The Pathe news
pictorial will show new subjects and
the pipe organ recitals will have ap-
Lyceum: Burlesque.
THE High Steppers."
w TIL the opening OF the High
M Steppers' at the Lyceum
v tomorrow. something novel
In the way OF burlesque en-
tertainment will be presented to
Washington. audiences.
/ The show. which is in two acts and
two scenes Is the frst to be present
ed under the stage direction Of Harry
Rogers.
Besides the change in management
of the stage-work. there will also be
several new faces in the cast of prin-
ciples.
The plot has to do with the court
ship of the charming widow, a lady
well endowed with the worlds goods
who Is very popular with the male
sex. In the pursuit of this alluring
lady's favor many humorous situa-
lions are brought about, making this
show one of the merriest yet pre-
scented by this stock company.
Loew's Columbia: Films.
Blanche Sweet.
HUs AND" in which
Blanche Sweet plays the lead.
ing role. will be the feature
picture at Loew's Columbia Theater fol-
the first four days Of this week BEGIN.
ming with today. Miss Sweet enacts In
this picture the character Of a young
boarding school. She falls In love with
one OF the students who Is facing imam.
cial ruin. Through an inheritance she
becomes suddenly wealthy and offers Il
pay the young mans debts II he will
consent to marry her.
he does not like the idea, but seeins
way to clear himself Of debt be-
finally consents. The wealthy bride OF
TINS loveiess marriage falls into the
hsnds or gang Of INSCRIPTIONS crook,
VINO attempt to rob her of her fortune
she nnally throws them or and wins tn,
nd al
reaches its happy ending. Thursday
Friday and Saturday, The Magdalene.'
IN which Fannie Ward plays the It'll,
role, will be the feature. Miss WARD
needs no Introduction to q photopla,
audieroe. having been the star in sew
eral notable screen productions.
Strand: Films. Gods
Country and the Woman"
liz - obs Country and the wom
| an" will be the central at
traction at Moore's stran,
Theater from Sunday t.
Thursday. inclusive. The plot con
Germs a heroic young girl who volun
tarily assumes the burden of an Tile
gitimate child. which in reality be
longs to her mother. and OF the low
OF a man who, unacquainted with tn
truth. Is still willing TO night and risl
mis- life FOR the girl. Death mercifull!
claims the mother, but with her dyinl
breath she declares the innocence o
her daughter and names the maj
who brought her sorrow, Into tn,
frozen North Journeys the intrepid gir
with one set purpose, that Of veng
eance on the scoundrel who brough
desolation to her mother. The rude
rough men OF the Canadian timber
land aid her. for In this section o
the world the purity OF woman |
placed above all else. Nell Shipma
and George Holt are featured.
On Friday, and Saturday Marguerite
in Notorious Gallagher" a story O
the gangs and gansters OF the under
world of New York. The program VII
further include Frank Daniels In !
new comedy entitled Mr.. Jack i
Trouble" and there will be specis
musical accomplishments by tn
Strand symphony Orchestra.
Garden: Norma Talmadge in
1.-THE Children In the House." Films
lorna TALMADGE. remembers
nj by Washingtonians as the hero
v Inc In "a Battle Cry of Peace,
will be featured on the scree
at Moore's Garden Theater on Sunda,
Mondav and Tuesday In 'Tha Childre