Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-17

airworthy enough to stand a flight
to the South Pole, on short notice,
for the purpose Of saving life. II
not to satisfy scientific curiosity,
presents an imposing sight and per-
hapS suggests food for serious con-
sideration by patriotic observers.
And again, the feat of one of the
swift messengers of flight success
fully attaching itself to the mother
blimp, miles up in the air, and then
again detaching itself at the will Of
the aviator, while perhaps not new
as a matter of knowledge, is GER
tainly of more importance than
whether Miss Wray was successful
in Stimulating real emotion, or
whether Comdr. Holt married her
after a divorce, which, 1t ultimately
appears, she didn't want at all.
washington reviewers, unques-
tionably, are keenly aware of all
this and fully alive to its signifl-
canoe, but absorbed with the social
possibilities Of an official premier,
doubtless, their attention was dis
tracted by the news element that
necessarily made the review of the
picture more or less cursory in char
acter. w. HI.
Hoffman Hoskins Dancers
In Baby Life Revue.
THE spontaneous talent of child
hood, unspoiled by sophisti-
cation, danced and sang its way, at
times challenging the professional,
across the stage of the BelaSco
Theater last evening in clever,
we'll directed and wholly charming
juvenile revue, Ten Pages of Life"
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Hoffman and Hoskins School of
Dance.
Bright little stars sfone in such
profusion throughout the cast that
it seems almost unfair to give mem
ton to some without giving credit
to each that was deserved, for indi-
vidual talent was displayed in one
bewildering number after another.
Ten pages from the book of life"
from the baby's advent, introduced
with Lullaby" by Doris Hudson,
to the closing scene, where the
baby, grown to the age of grand
mamma. is surrounded by her little
grandchildren. Gran dmam m a,
charmingly represented by Mary
Hampton, sings a hush-a-bye song
to the babies, who had innumerable
opportunities in interpretive numbers.
AS the curtain was raised, large
baby book was seen at the rear of
the stage. The small mistress of
ceremonies, Margaret Mary Ed
monston, whose attractive and gifted
little personality reached out into
the audience, introduced in short
verse, the numbers as presented,
turning the book leaves behind
which appeared the different stages
of the life.
our Baby Was Born on May 49,"
was followed by Our Baby Creeps'
Diminutive Lillian Hoffman, not
far past her third birthday, led
chorus Of adorable babies with a
poise and ease which made the
rafters ring with the laughter and
Shall We Call Our Baby" followed
with a dance number by three lit
tie maids, "Baby's Gifts presented
little girls, costumed as various
gifts, lockets, money, baby pins and
a bracelet. Baby Goes for Stroll"
a small nurse-maid and a juvenile
policeman in a dance, and page
four, introduced baby at the walk
ing stage, not only does baby walk,
but she sings, taps and does aero
batic dancing with two solo fea-
lures sung and danced by tiny girls
and a group of small maids.
"Babys Toys" rich in feature
presentations, brought dancing dolls,
toy soldiers, dancing top and a
terpsichorean kitten.
Fairy Tales" presented familiar
characters from Mother Goose.
"Baby's First Birthday Party" start
ed with song, Little Miss Smarty."
and continued with dances by 40
little boys and girls Interpreting
things which delight young hearts
at birthday parties.
Page seven was an introduction
to the first school days. with dances
depicting the joy and tragedy of
childhood as well as 1.-The first love
affair"
A young miss OF high school age,
Miss Mary Hampton, in a sweet,
clear voice, opened page eight, va
cation Days at Camp H. &, H" with
a vocal number. Trees One of
the most charming numbers of the
evening presented several young
girls in a Leaf Ballet"
The story closed with the Baby
a grandmother. and the curtain falls
upon the entire cast surrounding
the grandmother and her babies, who
join in the charming hush-a-bye
song.
The revue as entertainment, and
the individual young artists, may
well challenge the superiority Of
many an adult and professional
presentation offered in city theaters.
G. S s.