Evening star., 1927-04-03

and all plans rapidly nearing compile
ton, the Cherry Blossom Pageant,
which il to celebrate not only the
glory of Japanese cherry blossom time
in Washington, but the presentation
Of the trees to the United s ses by
Japan, will take place next Saturday
afternoon at Hains Point. when the
double blossoms are expected to be
in gorgeous full bloom. pink and
white
The festivities, which are to inaugu-
rate picturesque tradition in Wash
ton, will be participated in not only
by large cast of Washingtonians,
but also by representatives of many
of the embassies and legations. Their
children will join in colorful tableau
Of the flags, and many distinguished
figures from the diplomatic corps will
be present as guests.
Through the artistic expression of
music, dancing, pageantry and the
sprlngtime joyfulness of hundreds of
little children, the occasion, coming
as it does with the genuine promise
of the fiowery season, and the deep
significance of the international
friendship expressed by Towering
trees, is expected to establish new
record in the splendid annals of
pageantry in the National Capital.
Story of Pageant.
guaranteed by the weather man, but
with the blustry and capricious
March well passed into the history of
weather blowing both hot and cold,
managers of the pageant. the Ma
tional Memorial Foundation, have
high hopes for a balmy, beautiful,
April afternoon of such loveliness as
to enhance enjoyment of the huge
throng expected.
In the cast will be included little
actors and actresses from both the
public and private schools of the city.
Some of the best known exponentS of
the dance and players from well
known local organizations will par
ticipate.
Briefly told the story of the
pageant will be the presentation of
the cherry trees by Japan, and their
reception by America, but around this
simple story is to be woven an artistry
of flowers and dancing, singing and
pagentry, to glorify the gift and give
color and life to the evanescent spirit
of Springtime.
A distinguished list of patrons and
patronesses and the cast of the
pageant was made public last night
by the management.
Miss Elizabeth Gardiner of the
Tchernikoff-G Gardner studio will take
the role of Cherry Flower; Elmo
Whitestone of the st. Patrick Players
is to be the Mayor of Toxic, and Miss
Alice Louise Hunter the Spirit of
America.
With music by the United States
Army Band, Capt. w. J. Stannard,
leader, the festival will open with
song, Years at the Spring." sung
by Mrs Marguerite Cromwell, accom-
panied by musicians, lutte boys and
Samisen girl
Cherry Petal Ballet.
A large caste of children will be
presented next in what will be known
as the Cherry Petal Ballet, under di-
rection of Miss Evelyn Davis. Prin-
cipais in the ballet will include Jane
Robertson, Rosemary Dunnigan, Mary
Jane Clarke, Virginia Garrett, Jose
phine Hammer, Anna Capannelli,
Elizabeth Capannelli, Inez Chester.
Doris Chester, Jean Otterbach and
Ella Bergling.
Other children in the ballet will
| include:
Ruth Hartung, Alice Carol, Kath-
crime Freeman, Evelyn Sellers, Fran
Cardwell Katherine Thomas, Ger
trude Feldman, Elizabeth Brewer, Will
hemina Harrison, Virginia Harrison,
Virginia Walford, Marian Winsted,
Dawn Louis Irving, Molly Williams,
Eleanor Collins, Muriel Wrenn. Betty
Lane Nice, Dorothy Spillman, Martha
White, Audrey Jennings, Anita Van,
Ahm, Martha Heating, Audrey Hill,
Mary Watkins, Harriet Mason, Eliza
| beth Smith, Leonora Shaffer, Virginia
Grumman, Constance Spur, Kath-
crime Keeler, Caroline Irie Walden.
| Beatrice Fleischman, Mariana dep
gen, Mary Engel, Rose Oberlin, Caro-
| line Oberlin, Margarita Reinohl,
Martha Ludwig. Elizabeth Hix, Janice
| Hale. Alice Fleury, Verna Early,
Agatha Early, Virginia Farley, Helen
Shackeford, Doris Powell, Alice Powell,
Laura Gibbs, Audrey Hammer, June
| Hammer, Nola Stone, Mary Frances
Bunting, Lois Loeffier. Anna Bradley
Marion Taylor, Doris Helmuth, Mar
guerite Scott, Edith Gramm, Dorothy
Lewis. Dorothy Barton, Louise Be-