Evening star., 1918-11-10

in Washington for a long time. The
people flocked to see the show just
because they were ripe to love any
body who had donned the American
service uniform. But they soon found
that Alta Boy" had merit of it's
own-genuine. unmistakable merit. So
that 1T is a real public demand that
holds it over for another week, in a
changed location. Besides. the COM
pany is working now for something
more than a camp fund. 1t is playing
to help the civilian organizations in
the great war service drive which has
for its object comfort and convent
ences for the boys over there" who
have borne the brunt of battle.
Musical Washington is promised
reritab1e feast, from symphony to
song recital, supplemented with lee
lures along musical topics that aim
10 enlighten the general public and
to improve it's taste. The appearance
in this city of the famous French
symphony Orchestra marks a notable
milestone in the musical history of
the National Capital as well as an
event of deeper significance from an
International standpoint.
Changes Base.-Robert Z. Long, one
of the best known theatrical men in
Washington, has been appointed
manager of Moore's Rialto Theater.
now nearing completion at the corner
of 9Th and G. streets northwest, and
has already assumed the duties of his
new position.
Bob" Long is one of the veterans
OF the theatrical game in the National
Capital, having a continuous record of
nineteen years to his credit. Born in
\eni;l, Ohio. in 1887, he came to Wash
ington In 1900 and at the age Of thir-
teen began at the bottom of the ladder
as water boy at P. b. Chase's Vaude-
willie house-now Polls. He served
successfully as card boy. usher, head
usher. telephone boy in the box Office,
ticket seller, assistant treasurer and
treasurer. all under the Chase manage
ment- AS he Succinctly expresses it,
his term of service with Mr.. Chase en-
braced every duty known to the theater
except those of stage manager and
musical director.
When Chase opened his new theater,
August 29, 1912, now known as B. F.
Keith's. Bob Long became house treas
urer. and November 3. 1913. when Ro-
land Robbins was made resident mana
ger. Mr.. Longs faithfulness was re-
warded with the post of assistant mana
ger, a position he has occupied continu-
ously until his present appointment as
manager Of the new Rialto.
1t is an interesting coincidence that
while she has never been identified her
self with the stage, Mrs. Long, who
was Miss Agnes Ida Parkhurst, is the
daughter of the late George Parkhurst.
an English actor. who was a member of
Laura Keene's company playing At
Ford's Opera House the night that
President Lincoln was assassinated.
Mr.. Long will be in complete charge
at the Rialto and will be enabled to en-
gers crave-that Of being permitted to
give expression to personal ideals Of
public service in a playhouse.
Babyionian Humof-Pharis, the sea
captain, in The Wanderer." Is q
merry "cuss" Of modern habits. In
the second act of the play. treading
the primrose paths Of dalliance with
Tisha. brunette vampire. and
Sidonia. a beautiful blond. this dia-
logue ensues:
Pharis-Dost know who am. giri?
sea captain. who. il he would, could
bring me on his next voyage q little
creature with a face like an old mans.
to sit on my shoulder and make me
laugh Hast seen any such?
Pharis-Thousandso Of them. swing
ing on branches of trees. Would'st
go on a voyage with Pharis?
Tisha-But how shall I know thou
1OVeSt me.
Pharis-Let no man touch thee
When it doth please me thou shalt
know my thought (Pharis puts his
arm around Sidonia, whereupon Tisha
pulls Sidonia's hair and exclAims)
Tfsha-Was 1t not thy thought that
] should go with thee on this voyage?
Pharis-Aye.
girl?
Pharis Cooks from ono to the
other and smiles)@She, too, phases
me think shall take you both, for
one may die.
Stuck to the House Maid-'T have
played housemaids so much that every
time I get an ache or pain am sure to
diagnose 1t as a relative to house
maids knee"
This Is the wall of May vokes. one Of
the leading fun makers with 'tShe Took
q Chance" There was q time. and not
80 very long ago, either" she contin-
ued. when I actually rebelled. In. fact.
j stayed away from the stage nearly q
whole season. hoping to get some other
role. But the producers would give me
no other.
Il have aspafsd t. straight and high
comedy roles. Once even aspdred TO
AAy Juliet. but ddn't. Roach ! waA