Evening star., 1916-01-09

Th. ApveaI to the Eye.-Andreas
Dippel is quoted as saying: Every
once in so often the revolving years
bring us around to new b1rtn OF
music art and drama, the lffe OF an
artistic era running its course IN Hlucn
the same fashion as the life OF man
or a nation-from the cradie 10 'hs
grave.
naissance is in the art OF stage oecors
tion. This is one of the oldest arts OF
all and one that has lain longest IN
the grave. Away back in the hfteenth
century it was in its prime. Inc lne
ster in those days was one OF the most
important factors in the lie OF the
people. and the most noted artises were
engaged for stage decoration
Raphael painted the scenery %nen
Ariosti's 'Suppositi' was performed pc
fore Leo X and when an operetta was
given at the Duke of Milan's wedding
Ieona rdo da Ninci was engaged to pre-
pare or plan the scenic effects. He con-
structed revolving spnere r,nrs rePrese snnasrsd
upon il costumed to impersonate the
different planets.
"It was a masterpiece of artistic in
genuity and gorgeous beauty, and the
mechanical effects filled cultured Ital-
fans with childish delight. The play
might be dull and lifeless. but II was
so enlivened by interludes OF masdues
and dances and by insistent appeals to
the senses through the scenic beauty
that it's plot was OF secondary impor-
tance so long as its theme was the
glorirication of ideal love
We fell away from all that, and
stage decoration became for a while
lost art 1t died and was buried. but,
like everything else. II has come 10
life again. and the glories OF the nj
teenth century are again bursting 1orth-
What the play may lack in intellec-
tuaI merit the producer seeks to make
up in the scenery.
Cbristmns Anecdote. Christmas
eve Mrs John Philip Sousa, wife of the
march king, drove to several of the
New York city parks. where the mu-
nicipal government had provided illu-
minated trees for the poor chiidren
She had filled her automobile with dolls
and TOYS 10 distribute. and when she
reached Madison Square Park. at 23d
street. she was attracted by young
ster. himself tattered and ragged, play.
ing a violin for the vast collection OF
the city poor children congresated
around him. She was amused at first,
but soon Joined the others In aomira-
tion OF the little fellows remarkable
ability.
Calling him aside. she found that he
vas Max Gladstone of 160 Livingstone
street Newark. and that he was as
needy as the little urchins he was try
port of her husband. Mrs. Sousa sent
for the lad later. and he is TO be
gwen a musical education and his tall
ents developed under their guidance.
Mr.. Sousa recalled that he himself had
begun his career at the age Of eleven
which is the same age as NIster Clad
stone-and with a violin.
Marc. Goodwin-Nat c. Goodwin and
good humor are synonymous. There is
probably no other actor in America to-
day who has contributed more smiles
To Tlia which has
been AN unusually long one. is series
of achievements. almost from the day
be FIRST appeared as an actor at the
Boston Atheneum. many years ago.
until the present. His notable comedy
= successes were THE American Citizen
"The Gilded Fool I'm Mizzoura' and
'The Cowboy and the Lady
Although IL is not generally known, a
long while ago Mr.. Goodwin was one of
the most popular nonologists in the
varieties. AS he grew older he ven
drama. then pure comedy, and now he
ls in vaudeville as monoloEist. He
ls truly in class by himself"
MariIynn Miller to BE Star
Harilynn Miller. the seventeen-year-
"The Passing Show of 1915" will be
made the star of a comedy by the
shuberts next season. according to an
announcement just made.
MISS miller maze her QeDut nVe years
ago in a vaudeville act with her par
.nts. Two years on the stage won her
reputation as an accomplished dancer.
and. with unusual skill. she took to
Initiating other players on the bill.
She was discovered by Lee Shubert
At benefit performance, and the fin-
ishing touches put on her stage educa-
Hon. year ago she was placed in
the revue company. and, a reward
tor her success in the production. she
will lead her own company next year.
II am delighted with the news" saio
Miss Miller Who wouldn't be? 1t Is
the ambition of every actress and actor
TO be the lead in New York or
Chicago company. and it seems as
though l am going to have my hopes
realized even earlier than / expected.
ut seems as though I have danced
since / was a baby. Mother and ia
ther. though not intending that
should 20 OF the stage. taught me
fancy steps from the time was able
% walk. Mimicking of the other play
ers on the bill was my chief delight
Last year was really my first ap-
pearance in a big city, so am rather
proud Of my progress.
Testinonisl to N. d. Leavttt.-Ths
Manhattan Opera House. New York