The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-27

is the Government in the success OF
the ceremonies attending the inaug-
uration OF its first venture into the
theatrical field that invitations are
being sent out through the state De-
partment to prominent officials, the
diplomatic corps, the Senate. ana the
House-in fact, to the leaders OF
Washington's complex social Ire
Boxes will be reserved for the
President, the Vice President, MEM
bers OF the Cabinet, and seats, ABOUT
1 900 of them, will be provided for the
notables. For the rest the 2O,OOO
spectators who are expected VIII De
seated on the greensward, which
slopes in a wide circle down to the
sylvan stage. II only the weather
man will remember that Friday is the
first Of June and bottle up the chilly
autumn breezes with which May has
been afflicted the production OF The
Triumph OF the Drama" to be given
under Mrs. Hemmick's direction
should be q triuph indeed.
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What a wonderful woman Mrs.
HemmIck isl To write the play, de-
sign the costumes and stage settings,
bring together the truly remarkable
cast and superintend the production
of this mammoth spectacle, verify
that is accomplishment enough for
any one woman. But, in addition, to
her must go the credit for bringing to
the powers that be a realization OF
the possibilities OF usefulness of q
Government built and owned outdoor
theater which win be available for
any school, philanthropic body. or
other organization of recognized
standing DESTROYS Of staging open
air pageants or plays.
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Celebrated Players In
Notable Cast.
The list OF distinguished players
who will come to Washington to take
part in the dedication ceremonies
has been somewhat revised. z. H.
Sothern VIII make the opening ad-
dress, and among those who will have
prominent roles in THE Triumph Of
the Drama" are Ethel Barrymore,
Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Bates,
James X. Hackett Viola Allen, John
Mason. Robert Msntell, Frank McIn-
tyre, George O'Connor, and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. d. Shepherd (R. d. Mclean
ana O0elte IglcEJ-
A number Of dancers. among them two
famous Russians. ,Andreas Pavley and
Aukraensky, and Paul Swan. the most
beautiful man In the world" will take
part: and several celebrated singers,
notably Nine. Tamaki Miura, the Bos-
ten Opera Company's Japanese soprano !;
Miss Catherine Lee and Nine. Louis
Homer. Of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany, will assist In making the opening
of the Sylvan Theater the brilliant sue
cess II deserves to be. Mime Homer viii
sing The Star-Spangled Banner" ac-
lcompanied by the United States Marine
Band. The Marine Band. ninety pieces
strong, will furnish the incidental music.
Prominent and public spirited Wash
ingtonians have betrayed the incidental
expenses of the production and the cost
Of printing elaborate souvenir programs
The list Of these contributing directors
includes Senator James d. Pheland.
former Senator Nathan B. Scott. Paul
Warburg, Of the Federal Reserve Board !;
Mrs. Larz Anderson. Mrs. Christian d.
Hemmick, Mrs. r D. Shepherd. Mrs
z. NJ. Bayne. Charles ]. Bell, Emu Ber-
liner, A Robert Elmore. William Phelps
Emo. NJ. Goldenberg. Christian Heurtch.
Hennen Jennings. Joseph Letter. A LIS
ner. H. c. Moses. James Parmelee, Cuno
n. Rudolph. George F. Schultz. and
George T. Marye-
John Hays Hammond
Buys Lawrence Home.