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ff!vf 1jr-'t.iwr- -r p,-,. r .,., ,-, i4jv-' ijvsry3"tix.:,?'Tai,7' M- ? '-1" "petemniiik THE YASHHttTOiN TBUDS, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1911. BELASCO'S INITIAL SUHER AUDIENCE The Vagabonds Rival Maud Adams in Beautiful Fantasy. Pelason's summer i-tock Reason was "nuy ana successfully launched lat night, when "Tho Vagabonds" "uc innr nrst appearance In "Peter ran. Some doubt may have been felt and pxpresstd over the selection of Barries beautlfm. fantasy for the opening bill, with the wonderful Interpretation which aiaurt Adams cave the title role so vividly remembered by theater-goers of Iho Capital, but after seeing the per formance last night the wisdom of the managements chonce Is apparent. Nohtlng was left undone 3n the way of stage settings and accessories, and so exceptionally good was the production that the audience, old as well as young Crew enthusiastic and. in spite of the hi'At. applauded so heartily that "The v-irtnnnas- must have felt home. In Columbia Cast quite at Charm Brought Out. The new organization succeeded in a rather surprising extent in bringing out the charm of the wonderful little play that delights the hearts r rhiw a makes the older ones forget their age. fj? ,a them back t0 the age when .... lame.-, pirates, and woUes all seem el very real and the marvelous adven tures of the children quite believable. Then. too. There was a very noticeable lack of that roughness which is sup posed to be permlssabie In first nights of stock productions, and the lines wore read with little assistance from the prompter. In the role of the boy who did not want to grow up. Peter Pan, Mrs. Hopkins, so well remembered here as Violet Vivian, was just what her ad mirers expected her to be Slender ana boyish looking, graceful and natural she presented a Peter Pan that was very acceptaMe. Her work Inst night prom ises much fcr other rotes during the nValle?i, H?PWns- the leading man. pan or the tlme gave a very terrifying ronrayal of the pirate captain with thi oayJlook-, h!?,nd- and ,hen appeared ?,?,Fithe' D""". making that part 3 iFt a satisfactory Fuller Mellish. in the small role of Smee. pnve an intima tion of what to expect from him when he has a part worthy or his ability. Tiltnc Huntington, who. as a member of the Columbia Stock Company, made "'""i menus nere. gave a natural and easy portrayal of the rrotner. Miss Huntington is as attractive as ever and she was given a warm little greeting when she appeared. ft T "' " TP"y w- I l i P 'a i .-'n' 5l i 'ML " mmmmmmmm, t . WmmMMmMMMMlm ' ri:- immmBEm ; TYPICAL SUMMER CROWD IS PRESENT AT THE COLUMBIA 'A Woman's Way" Proves Popular Offering Audi ence Forgets Heat. OFFICE EFFICIENCY DEVICES TO BE SEEN N BIG EXHIBIT HERE MISS NINA MELVILLE. ABORN OFFERING OF "THAIS" PLEASES iTIONAL PATRONS Work of Lois Ewell in Title Role Causes Favorable Comment. Miss Augarde and Wendy. Gertrude Augarde took the role of IWndy. and while the part does not fit her. she works enthusiastically, and one finds on-slf much better satisfied with the portrayal toward the end of the play One of the real favorites of the rast was little MargRret Shelby, and the doubtless will prove a strong draw ing tard later in the season if given a role in which she will hae an op portunity to show what a clever little ?iis sh !: Kmogene Fairchlld. cast as Tnotls. is another of the young mem 1 ers who did noticeably good work. Juliette SJ-.elbv and half a dozen other iuveniles helped to round out a cast that deserves little but praiEe. t the close of the performance Mrs. Hopkins read "The Vagabonds' Pro logue." written especially for the open ing night by Charles Robert Housum. GAYETY "Follies of New York and Paris." v Presenting "Night Life In Two Gay Cities," Hurtig and Seamen's large com pany drew an appreciative audience to th Gayctv last night Many Washing ton favorites figured in a program thai was filled with good things for (he bur lesque lover The burlesque In two acts rind four scenes contained numerous munical numbers of the catchy type. Harrv Woods, in his familiar dialect role, is as amusing as ever and was the chief laugh maker He is ably seconded bv H P Nelson, Frank Hayes, Murray Belmont, and Harvey Green. Jenuio Austin. Anna Suits, Mildred Mantell. and Flo Zella were the principals In the feminine contingent and took ad vantage of their opportunities. Specialties were provided by Hayes and Suits In songs and dances: the Al pine Quartet. Bessie Pardue's eight Eng lish Ro?es and Harry Woods and Owene UeBrauw in the "Scare Crow Man." Some idea of the genuine worth of the Aborn English Grand Opera Com pany's productions now running at the New National may be gained from the fact that, in spite of last night's almost stifling heat, a large audience sat through the production of "Thais." That audience was amply rewarded for its sacrifice, for the performance was fully equal to anything heretofore offered by the company, which Is saying a good deal. The work of Lois Ewell, especially, was pleasing, partly 'because of that young woman's excellent voice, but particularly because she is so mag nificentl adapted, not so much to the part of the abandoned Alexandra wom an, whose part she filled In the first stage of the play, as she Is to the part of the repentant young person she be comes in the last two acts. She sang beautifully, it is true, but there are other appeals than the voice, and there were those in last night's audience who had an eye for the beauty and personal charm with which Miss Ewell's acting Is endowed. She was not a 250-pound Thais, such as have been seen anon. Her voice was sufficient throughout, ann her portrayal of the part could not have licen impi overt upon. Giuspppe Piece was the hermit Atha nael. and his conception of that part was all that could have been deshea. Despite the fact that he had to work most of the time while swathed In two overccats, as demanded Ly the part, he appeared tho coolest person in the house. He sang the role in a dignified manner throughout- too dignified, if anything, in some places, but he was forgiven for falling to get any more excited than he absolutely had to, be cause the weather man was standing In the wings with a hot blast bellows The oickestra, too, came in foi a good share of tha audience's approval. The "Meditation" played as an interlude in the third act, was so roundly applauded that the musicians began to think it would be necessary to yield to an en core. Chnst'ipner Arm, a wasnington violinist, plaved the solo. Tonight Edith Helena will sing the title role, and Louis Kreidler, Athanael, -liter: atlng with last night's cast throughout the week. A typical summer audience, in v.hlch were a largo number of discriminating school misses and their chaperons, saw "A Won-an's Way" as presented by the Columbia Players last night- A suffi cient tribute to the quality 0f the play and the work of the cast is to say that the heat and last night wan a scorcher -was temporarily forgotten by those who filled the Columbia. Theatergoers are familiar with the story of "A Woman's Way," which con cerns tho novel course adopted by ,t wife to regain her husband, when she feels him slipping away from her. The uniform excellence of the performance last evening carried one back to the days whan Gruce George scored such a success as the woman who had her way. Mlsa Frances NelNon was cast in this role last evening. She portrayed it in her own winsome manner and her Marlon Stanton was satisfactory both to hose who had seen the oilginal produc tion and those w'ho met "the woman" last evening for the first time. The husband's part is played by Mr. Van Ruren. Of course, everybody .has 11 in inr nowara stanton. just on ac count of the way he tieated Marlon Stanton, hut Mr. Van Buren's work was so clever last evening and he is so popular with those who frequent the Columbia, that he glossed over the bad spots In Stanton1: character and made him a likable fellow. That means that Mr. Van Buren again demonstrated his all-around ability. The other roles, whkli subordinate, were all In good hands, and the Colum bia Players have a reason tc feel con gratulated that their art held the atten tion of a heat-oppressed audience throughout last evening. Miss earrie Thatcher did excellent work as "tho other woman. Mrs. Blkemore." In fact. Miss Thatcher's handllnc of this part was on of the best things she has done heie. Everett Butterfield. and his non chalant way. had full swing In tho irre pressible Hobby Livingstone, and Fred erick Forrester capably portrayed tho Oliver Whltnev of the piece. Mies Jessie Glendenninc, Miss Emlllo Melville. Mlsn Marie Ralston, and Miss Nina Melville were each thoroughly ac ccpatble In the minor feminine roles. while Arthur Ritchie. Stanley James. George Barbler. and Jchn Cllne do pleasing work in the limited field af foided them. MAJESTIC Stock Company. At the Majestic Theater, the O'Con-nor-Rowe stock company yesterday gave Its first production of "Ten Nights In a Barroom " In spite of the many times the play has been presented it drew large houses both at the matinee and last night, and Juflging from tho applause it was thoroughly appreciated The story Is too well known to need repetition, and the moral pointed Is plain The cast as a whole deserve little but praise, and the scenic effects were good. The death of little Mary was most pathetic. CASINO Vaudeville. With the theater cooled by a new bat tery of electric fans and fresh scenery Just Installed, the Casino is offering a good summer vaudeville program to its patrons. The headllners of the present program are the St Lows, of whom a clever five-year-old vocalist is the particular star. The little tot appears fn a duet number, and this Is followed by a trap eze act by the other members of the troupe. Peplno, with his accordion, and i James Keane and company, in a com edy sketch, are features of the program . Whitman brothers, the contortionists.) Cameron and Markcy, In a singing and talking act. and Muether and Davis. I who appear In several changes of cos tume, complete tne list. The Casino will present an entirely new program for the week-end, begin ning on Thursday. COSMOS Vaudeville. This week's bill at the Cosmos pre sents a variety of acts, including sing ing and dancing, a playlet, trained ani mal stunts, and acrobatic acts. Upon their third appearance In Wash ington, the Three O'Connor Sisters are being as enthusiastically received as they were on their two other appear ance here. They are presenting a sing ing and dancing act that is snappy The playlet, "A Woman's Way," pre sented by Selma Waters and Herbert Frank, i3 full of real comedy. A clown goat, which was Included in Ashborn's large collection of trained animals, made a big hit. The dogs and ponies performed well. Among the other acts was that presented by Made lvn Stone as "The Fat Girl." Lawrence Roden, comedian, and the StIIsons' acrobatic turn. Taft Commission Arranges Show for Benefit of Gov ernment Clerks. Government clerks In Washington will have an opportunity to see what office labor saving devices there are on the n-orkct that might help them during an exhibit of such appliances to be held here July 6 to 16. This exhibit !s being arranged for by the economy find efficiency commission appointed by President Taft. and all the manufanturers in the country havo been invited to make a display of their prod uct. The exhibit will he held In the Union building, on G street, and while It has been arranged primarily fcr tho Government clerks, two days will be set aside for tr.e public. Announ;cment of the commission's plans was made today. The invitations to the manufacturers and dealers have been sent out and tbey have been in structed to file their applications for space before Juno 20. This space will be given free of charge. It la tho idea of the commission that by showing the Govrenment clerks all the hundreds of devices for saving of fice labor the work In the departments can be Improved. Each clerk will see the devices in operation and can sug gest what might be applied to the par ticular kind of work he Is doing. The exhibit will be similar to the one held about a vear ago in the Treasury Department, but will be larger and much broader in its scope Wife of Donald Brian Makes Her Stage Debut HARTFORD, Conn., May 23. Quick to recognize the new aspirant for foot Jlght honors, the audience that witness ed the Hunter-Bradford stock company present "Sweet Kitty Bellairs" at Par son's Theater gave Miss Peggy Brian, who is none other than Mrs. Donald Brian, the wife of the actor who made the "Merry Widow" waits famous in America, a delightful little round of ap plause. Mrs. Brian, -who !s very proud of her stage name of Peggy, had the role of the honorable Mrs. Beaufort, one of the beauties of Bath, as depicted by Eger ton Castle In his novel. "The Baths Com edy," from which David Belasco drama tized the present play, in which Miss Henrietta Crosman starred, in the first act, during the party at Prldeaux Hall on the occasion of ladies' day by the of ficers of the visiting English regiment. Mrs. Brian made a distinct little hit of her own, playing opposite Miss Marlon Lome, who was Mistress Kitty. Her old English gown -was of gorgeous proportions and texture, and the actress, who since her marriage has been eager to appear with her husband, seemed happy because she realized she had taken the initial step which she plans will place her by next year in her hus band s company. Mr. Brian and a party of friends, who later gave Mrs. Brian a supper at the' Heubleln, occupied a box tonight and led the applause at each curtain. Concert Day Held By St. Cecilia's Academy Pupils of St. Cecilia's Academy are being congratulated upon the concert- day exercises of the academy, held at Naval Lodge Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Eleven vocal or In strumental numbers and an address by the Rev. J. O'Brien made up the program. Held for Slaying Wife Who Was After Divorce GREENFIELD, Jnd., May 21 John Holiday Is lodged in a cell today fol lowing the killing of his wife, when he came upon her in a lawyer's office pre paring to file a suit for divorce. Holllday attempted to force a recon ciliation and when his wife refused he fired three shots Into her body. He gave himself up to the police. I Boldly Robs Man in ' Main Lobby qf Hotel BOSTON. Mav 23. "P.aekln- his vic- f tim up against a. telephono booth In tha main lobby of the Parker House,- jonn Baker, twenty-two, took evervthlng Wil liam W. Peck had except his clothes," according to the testimony at Baker's hearing in police court today. So raol'lly did the thief work he had Averythinsr In Peck's pockets and bU Panama hat before those in the lobby realised there had been a hold-up. OPEN 8 A. M. CLOSE 6 P. M, LOCAL MENTION Conger's Carpet-Cleaning Process Not only removes dirt and freshens col ors: It makes floor coverings MOTH PROOF Costs no more than ordinary cleaning. Tel. W. 427. 23d and N. Y. ave. rrrit:rtitit:;i::;i:iiiit:ttt:i:;t::;ni:;::;:iitii;ni:;i;;;:;i;iiii;i;;:in::::ii2:ii:i::ii:ii;nri; AWARD OF THE JUDGES Washington. D. C, May 5. 1911. We. the undersigned. Judges for the F G. SMITH PIANO COM PANY S Great Rebus Puzzle" Contest, after a careful examination, do hereby award the following prizes in order of merit, embodying correct ness, artistic rendering of the nearest correct solutions submitted, origi nality, neatness and legibility of name and address, under the rules gov erning the Contest FIRST PRIZE 30.00 Hennlng Upright Grand Piano, to Mrs. EDW. W. CHADWICK. Apt. 3T, the Fairfax, 13)0 East Capitol Street. miEDunm &wi u 1U 420-426 Seventh St. 417-425 Eighth St 12k 20c White Linen Finish Percale 36 inches wide; splendid quality; beautiful soft finish. Looks like an all-linen, and will wash and wear almost as well. This is very popular for shirt waists, skirts, nurses' uniforms, etc. rtJLr Tomorrow only, a yard 1Z2V Watch for Our Announcement Tomorrow SECOND PRIZE-'Lady's Gold Watch to ' MILLARD B. HODGSON, 1601 Evarts Street N. E. THIRD PRIZE Gentleman's Gold Watch, to R. V BAII.K.Y. Department of Agriculture. -Tourist s FOURTH PRIZE- clal Watch, to W. W FISHER. 1312 You Street. Anacostla. Spe- FIFTH PRIZE Lady's Silver Chatelaine Watch, to MARY M. E. FOWLER. 216 P Street N. W. SIXTH PRIZE-Gentleman's Sti ver Watch, to HELEN S. GRIFFITH, IKK 16th Street N. W. SEVENTH PRIZE T ravel er's Alarm Watch, to MRS. MARIE H. CLARKE, Manassas. Vn. We award the additional prizes, discount certificates, to the other suc cessful contestants who are entiUed to them. In the order of merit. (Signed) LEROY W. HERRON. (Signed) LESTER F. MARX. Adv. Mgr. Washington Evening Star. Adv. Mgr. Washington Post. (Signed) E. C. ROGERS. (Signed) J. E. TROWER. Adv. Mgr. Washlrgton Times. Adv. Mgr. Washington Herald. ORIGINAL CORRECT SOLUTION OF THE REBUS The F. G Smith Piano Company will move on or before August First. 1911, from 1225 Pa. Avenue to 1217 F Street. Before removal all Bradbury, Webster and Berkeley Pianos and Player-Pianos must be sold. None of the present stock will be taken to the new store. This Is vour chance to buy a fine instrument at a low figure, and on small monthly payments If preferred. Vce your Certificate. Another Special Purchase of 200 $6.50 Embroidered Dress Robes to Sell at These robes are made of mercerized linen-finished suiting of superior quality, with a permanent luster, and contain seven yards. 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