The Washington times., 1916-07-02
Notes of Stage

When How Britain Prepared" was
first displayed to an American audience
Mt the Belasco Theater here. less than
two months ago. II was predicted at
that time that It would prove the big
picture Of the year.
That II 10 very popular here II shown
by the constantly increasing audiences.
which are Witnessing It at the Belasoo.
which. despite the warm weather. IL
cool and comfortable.
Ellen Dallerup. Kate Schmidt. and
Hilda Rueckert. the trio Of principal
skaters ter who sppesred with Chario ,tS
Tor their homes In Europe last satur-
day on the Bergensfjord. Forty young
women who took part In the Ice baiiet
sailed on the same ship. The skaters
have signed contracts to return here IN
Dillingham; management.
Florence Hinkle. concert soprano.
was married Tuesday. June 20. to Her
bert %sSsT rS OF s the
erai years. For years the bride has
occupied a prominent place among
American soprano singers in concert
work and in oratorio. Mr.. Wfther-
spoon since his connection with the
many Of the leading basso parts in
German and Italian operas and also
has appeared frequently In concert and
a. . soloist in orator1os.
Hector Maccarthy 10 playing the plano
for Craig Campbell. in Keith vaude-
Vile. Tho singers principal song II
Tho Rosy Morn"
pany FOR the presentation Of SNAKE
spearean plays out OF doors. His sea-
son began June n in Philadelphia.
Bertha Mann. who was seen In The
Weavors." 10 playing the leading femi-
nine roles. appearing a Miranda in
You Lake It."
/ Under the auspices Of the Authors'
Society, Of Copenhagen. and AFTER
Ss sr sseEs sa snt'n:ys
'ance Of Hamlet" In honor of the
Shakespeare tercentenary. took place
June Is at the historic castle Of Kron-
borg. at Elsinore. II was the greatest
more. There were over 200 performers
including actors and singers and the
chorus Of the Royal Theater. At copen-
hagen.
Ben Hur" will DO sent on tour by
Kat and Erlanser again next season.
Tho cast, which has already been en-
gagged. includes Viola Leach. Frances
Yoepse. Anna Reader. Lester Stowe
Stella Boniface Weaver. Lillian Booth
and Reginald Goode.
Anna Held has been placed under con.
| tract by the Shuberts and will appear In
one OF their theaters next season In an
elaborate production. Tho production
decided upon. will be made under the
personal direction Of Miss Held.
Joseph Brooks has made arrangement.
with Zane Grey. author of .'The Riders
stories, to dramati.s his latest novel
''rhe Border LEGION" for production
next season. Lawrence Marston. ths
stare director. win assist Mr.. Grey II
the dramatsation. Tho play will b
produced on . prstsntious scale about
It appearing that win Rogers 10 Yer.
manenuy hitched in New York. ehs
Keith vaudeville management have dis,
covered another cowboy. Bee Ho Gray
Mrs. Vernon Castle will return e
the management of Elisabeth Mar
bury next season, according to plani
Srass p Mss to sailing for InseSe
the expiration of a motion picture
contract, Mrs Castle will be presented
In q new musical comedy, the boob
and lyrics Of which are to be writ
ten by Guy Bolton and p. @. Wode
house. and the music by Jerome Kerr
and Frank Tours.
Margaret Ellington has been engaged
to act the principal role in. Aver,
Hopwood's new farce. "Just for To,
night" which Selwyn & Co. are t.
produce in Atlantic City on July 4
| Others in the cast will be Walter
Jones, c. Aubrey Smith. Effinghan
Pinto. Rae Selwyn. and Robert Fischer
Helen Ware Is only in vaudevill,
for a short engagement, and mex
week will be her first experience her,
under Keith management. Miss War,
will be remembered for her work II
1.-THE Third Degree" The ReRcnera
tion." Tho Price," and THE Desert
| ers."
Jane Cowl will be presented mex
season in q comedy by Ralph Renaud
entitled Betty Behave" under tn,
direction OF seiwyn a Co. The piec,
will be staged by Richard Ordynsk
and will be given some preliminar,
performances out of town In July. TIL,
New York premiere will take plac
In November. II will be Miss CowTI
first appearance in comedy role. Il
the supporting cast will be Orms Cal
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