Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1921, Page 61

- The Sundiy Star. Automobiles Part 3—6 Pages WASHINGTO NOVEMBER 20, 1921. flfll 11 Dréma aMusic T is a well known fact that the boy who is bullied and thrashed all the time eventually becomes sullen and resentful. When he gets that way he doesn't chop the wood as well, and the bucket is never nearly as full when he goes for the water. He will even slight the kindling in making the fire, and, often, for that reason, the breakfast is late in being served. Human nature is pretty much the same the world over and through its entire gamut. Dramatic writers have spent much time in recent years in scolding the theaters, the plays and even the pictures. Even an indignant public has not lacked for an ardent champion now and then to break loose into print and say just what He or she thinks of this or that play, or this or that player, and then everybody gets | peeved—and there you are. The thought in mind just now is not that this should not be, but rather of its application to “the other fellow.” Producers who spend thousands of dollars to make a handsome produc- tion, who pay the high salarics demanded by the times for players, the almost exorbitant cost of transportation and the charges levied in many other directions, are wanting to know what is to be done when the public does not show its appreciation in box office patronage. The inquiry is pertinent. There is another side of the case to be considered, and Wash- ington theatergoers are fair enough to give it the consideration and action it merits. \ * % ¥ % OL. HENRY W. SAVAGE, that veteran producer of the best in the theater, sent to us, last week, his magnificent reproduction of “The Merry Widow,” Franz Lehar's pretty operatta, which, when originally groduced. about twelve or thirteen years ago, ran an entire year in New ‘ork, and, to quote a cotgmporary writer, “started the waltz craze and even changed the styles in women's hats.” Its music is of that delightful type which has a popular appeal, whether sung by the leading lady in musical comedy, or the operatic star. It offers exquisite opportunities for the sopranos and the tenors, and its ensembles usually carry an audi- cice to the heights of enthusiasm. It is a pretty stage romance of the mythical kingdom of nowhere, and Col. Savage peopled it with interna- tional stars of the opera and an excellent cast and chorus. Its scenery was painted by the famous Joseph Urban, and its beautiful costumes were procured from the costliest emporiums of highest fashion. Its salary roll, too, is large enough to make even the stoutest managerial heart anxicus. * % ¥ % PPARENTLY there was a riit in the lute of the “Merry Widow” her- self during the week, for she did not sing at all the performances, and no_explanation was given by the management. Perhaps the inter- esting interview accorded Nannie Lancaster, apd published elsewhere in these columns, may throw some light upon the cause. * ¥ % X & LEXANDER WOOLLCOTT, the New York critic, referring to Julia L1 Marlowe's recent appearance as Viola, say “She is as lovely now as ever to behold, certainly as lovely to hear, an actress of perfected craft, with some reicrence to an ancient magic needed to tell the full tale.” . * k ok ok RIEFLY we are told that in “The Grand Duke,” his new Belasco- Sacha Guitry play, Lionel Atwill is cast delightiully in the role of a Romanoff emigre having a pretty good time in France. The play is brimful of not particularly original sin, and is altogether entertaining.” * X ¥k 3k e Garter,” “Oh, Marion,” “The Six-Fifty” and s” are headed for “the woods” beyond the great metropolis, where the “Indians” are expected to do their duty, but not as Indians used to do in the old days. L * % X x N’STEA»D o_f :‘Thc \.\ andering Jew,” with its “beauty and dignity almost ecclesiastic,” or “The Grand Duke,” with the accomplished Lionel At- will, David Belasco will make his first appearance in Washington this season with “Kiki,” with its hints of Avickedness and its “damns,” but yet with the adorable Lenore Ulric, and a characterization that Baltimore liked, apparently, if it did wince in doing it. * Xk *x X ALTER HAMPDEN, the distinguished Shakespearean player, states that during the current theatrical season he has noted a marked revival of interest in Shakespeare. “It is more or less astounding,” he states, “but it is nevertheless true, that the hold which Shakespeare has on all classes seems now to be stronger than ever. It is not confined, by any means, to the schools or to lovers of classic drama, but it seems to reach out to the wdrkingman, the small merchant and the big busi- ness man alike. And then there are those—and these are legion—who have slowly come to the surprising discovery, to them, of course, that Shakespeare is entertainment.” T ASHINGTON is to have “The Rose Girl” within a fortnight, It is ' the joint product of William Cary Duncay, who wrote the books and Iyrics of “Fiddlers Three” and “The Purple Road,” and Dr. Anselm Goetzl, who wrote the charming music for “The Royal Vagabond” and the incidental music for “Aphrodite,” “The Son Daughter,” “The Gold Diggers” and “Deburau.” This merry musical production, it is said, was selected as the ial attraction for the new Ambassador Theater, New York, in a free-for-all competition. which involved forty or more stars, plays and operas. * %k X % 'OR the benefit of thousands in Greater New York who desire to take up the highest musical art, grand opera, a plan is said to be on foot, furthered by Milton Aborn, the well known impressario, who has devoted his life to the development of American opera singers and the presenta- tion of grand opera in English, to establish an evening chorus class, open to any one who has the voice tc qualify for membership. There will be no charge for instruction, which will be given by eminent coaches under Mr. Aborn’s personal supervision. The various grand operas will be studied in the languages in which they were written, and, after the words and lyrics haye been memorized, instruction in stage action will be given. * X X X RACE GEORGE'S new play will be known by the title “The Queen Pays,” instead of “A Royal Scandal,” as at first proposed. * k X % H. SOTHERN and Julia Marlowe are to come to Washington the « week of December 12. It is said they wanted to play a two weeks’ engagement, but were unable to spare the time from their tour, due to the length of the New York engagement, which had to be extended. * * ¥ * CHARLES DILLINGHAM does other things besides producing fine theatrical entertainment. Now he is behind a movement in New York to bring the delights of the theater to the children whose lives have little of such things. This is being done with the co-operation of the authorities. LENORE ULRIC. said to be radically different from those of the past, one that will permit her to reveal another side of her re- markable versatility. FROM & very modest beginning to the most coveted rank in the theater—that of w Belasco star—hab been the path traversed by Lenore Ulrie. When Miss Ulric, barely out of school, decided upon a stage career it was with no rosy illusions. She real- ized that if she was to achieve suc- cess it meant no end of sacrifice and perseverance. It was not without a long struggle and much pleading that she received her Initial engagement. The manager of the stock company to whom she applied tried in every way te discourage and dissuade her, but, finding this impossible, he finally capitulated: Miss Ulric remained with that com- pany for some time and then appeared with similar organisations.in several cities, rising within a very short time to playing leading roles. Her first role outside of stock was Luana, the Hawalian princess, in “The Bird of Paradise” In which for two years sib toured .this country and Canada. It was while she was ap- g in that play that Mr. Belasco's attention was attracted to her. It was Mr. Belasco's interest, de- clares Miss Ulric, that marked the turning point in_ her career, for soon after she passed under his manage- Edmond Clement, Tonight. Edmond Clement, the _famous French lyric tenor, will be heard in concert in the ballroom of the New ‘Willard this evening at 9 o’clock. The hour {s late in order to enable mem- bers of the French mission, who are being entertained at dinner, an oppor- tupéty to attend. . Clement, it is announced, is in America through the courtesy of the French ministry of fine arts, his stay having been extended so that he could appear here at this time. M. Clement Is a ginger on whope merits the music critics lfpll‘!nuy agree. Of him, Richard Aldrich, the discriminating critic of the New ‘York Times, said, in his review of the Clement concert, October 24: “Every song he undertakes is a masterpiece in phrasing.” Between the numbers the audience buzzed and hummed with ex- cited approbation. It applauded raptur- ously and avidly demanded encore after encore. It was a great occasion for a great artist. The program follows: “Cavetine de la Dame Blanche” (Boleldieu), “Le Roses” (Franck), ment to create the title role of the B¢ tn Indian girl in “The Heart of Wetona' ‘men” (Bizet), - her por‘('rlyl-l of that difficult role of (Massenet), Ad!lfile unsophisticated girlhood immediately 'Grex.on‘;ch n).. won for her unusual recognition. Following that Mr. Belasco, pre- sented Miss Ulric in “Tiger Rose,” and bussy), ta “La Fontaine de Caraonet” (Lotsgey. «Ca_Fait Pour sux Oiseaux” (Bor- her del tion of the title role was | .., “Borgere Legare”(Wekerlin), halled here as a remarkably |.pveq Mes Sabots” apd “Las Filles de fine characterization. Then Mr. Belasco decided to present her in & Chinese play, and accordingly, in copjunction with George Scarbor- ough, “The Son-Daughter” was - 1a Richolle” (Tiersot). Sam H. Harris has placed in re hearsal “The Vnr{lnl duoced and in that orfental drama Miss | play by Zoe Atkins, Ulric rose to new and gave a | Ferguson will be the star. The pleca is under the stage diréction of Sam well-nigh flawless. 'T. gkl Miss Ulric hz a role that is | Forrest. | equally worthy. (R Habn), | Shore,” a ne in which Elsie|of TrITZI ScHEFFKeiths ek LrovA BENTLEY Cosmos MAGDELEINE DuCARPatd PAUL REIMERS~Gincert HULDA LASHANSRAY Belaseo )Nihonal Heven Boyp-Capitol - BILLY WATSON Gayely Current Attractions . AT THE THEATERS THIS WEEK NATIONAL—Lenore Ulric, in “Kiki,” Belasco play. Opens tomor- row evening. GARRICK—"“The Fair Circassian,” new comedy. Opens tomorrow evening. POLI'S—“Irene,” musical comedy. B. F. KEITH'S—Fritzi Scheff, vaudeville. row afternoon. BELASCO—Lillian Fitzgerald, vaudeville. afternoon. COSMOS—"Havana,” vaudeville. New show opens tomorrow after- noon. STRAND—“Infamous Miss Revell”-“Frill Shop,” vaudeville. Opens this afternoon. GAYETY—Billy Watson's Show, CAPITOL—"Little Bo-Peep,” burlesque. Opens this evening. New show opens tomof- New show opens this . burlesque. Opens this afternoon. Opens this afternoon. NATIONAL—Eerore TUlrich in “Kiki.” David Belasco will present Lenore Ulric in his adaptation of “Kiki” a character study by Andre Picard, at the National Theater this week, opening tomorrow evening, imme- diately preceding her engagement at the Belasco Theater, X The piece. which cess ip Paris, Introduces Mr. Belasco as adapter, it having appealed to him so strongly that he decided to per- form - this interesting work himself. it _also, provides Miss Ulric with a role thit is said to afford her the finest_opportunities of hef career. For Miss Ulric's support, Mr. Belas- co has engaged a cast that includes Sam B. Hardy, Max Figman, Thomas Findlay, Sidney Toler, Saxon Kling, Thomas Mitchell, Harry Burkhardt, Arline Fredericks, Pauline Moore, Florence Lee, Gertrude Bond, Jean Scott and Frances Kyle. The play has been produced under the supervision of Mr. Belasco, who will be here for the entire engage- ment. e GARRICK—"“The Fair Circassian.” “The Fair Circassian,” a new ro mantic comedy, will be presented at the Shubert-Garrick, for the first time, tomorrow night. It marks the advent of a new producer, a woman, and brings back to her native land Gladys Unger, a playwright who has gained fame for herself in England and will be here for ‘the presentation. Ger- trude Newell is the producer. Miss Newell designed the costumes and the -oe'x:ary and selected each actor in the cas ‘Miss Unger founded her play on a ‘historical incident that occurred in 1819, when George III was king, and during the regency. It was then that the Shah of Persia sent an ambassa- ; dor to England, and along with the suite went many gifts, including a; Circassian girl, who falls in love with the Persian ambassador on the way. ‘When the slaye arrives on British soil she becomes free and elects to spend her days as Englishwomen do. The Circassian excites wonder and the corrupt society of the day takes her' up and makes her the-rage. But the ‘ways of the east and the west did not mix, even in those.days. - The slave girl wins her-first love, but not before she is sorely tried by the love of one Claude King is featured in the cast, but the role that will attpact most at- tention perhaps is that 'of the slave _l"rl. played by Marguerite Maxwell, a “find” of the producers. In the cast algo are: ' John Brewer, Eichlin Gay- er, Robert Fischer, Ethel Dane, Louis Wolheim, Nellie Graham-Dent, Stan- ley Howlett, Henry Carville, Dennis King, Helene, K Sinnott .and -many “Irene,” the smart misical comed, which wilk be seen at Poli’s Theater, this week; min, lton:lh! is one. of s, those ligh a S charin Snd seuiam aad & ot o m an mense '-and feeling, wov:n ‘"o tly and clever dialogue. The mm Bas been the means of captivating both London and New [spectacular musical comedy, York for record runs. The book is_by James Montgomery, the score by Harry Tierney, the lyr- ics by Joseph McCarthy, and the pro- duction was staged by Edward Royce of the Gayety Theater, London. It is hard to say whether it is the delightful story, the spirited score or the lilting lyrics which have most contributed to the sensational success of “Irene.”” However, they all combine so charmingly that it is the resultant and delightful effect that alone mat- ters. The Vanderbilt Producing Company has provided the company and a beauty chorus. . B. F. KEITH'S—TFritzi Scheff. Fritzl Scheff, the chanteuse com- ique, star of stage and screen and once called by Paderewski “the little devil of grand opera,” will be the headliner at the B. F. Keith Theater next week. commencing at the mati- nee tomorrow with an extra matinee at 5 pm. Thanksgiving day. Her repertoire, as usual, will be lengthy and range from grand opera to ballad. The added attraction will be the jolly Lightner girls and Newtog Alexander, a clever vaudeville co:&igm. in a one-act musical comedy, Yeaturing Winnie Lightner and company, the latter including the Gosman sisters, Harry Jans, Vada Russell and Ra- mona. Ben Welch, the former burlesque comedian, with the assistance of Frank P. Murphy, will offer a charac- ter gtudy entitled “Pgls.” It will be remembered that Mr. Welch became totally blind not long ago, but with spartan courage he has overcome that difficulty as far as his act is con- cerned. His well known wit and his little known fortitude have served to endear him to the public. An im- pressive performance is promised for Frederick Burton as Abraham Lincoln in an abbreviation of Thomas Dixen’s ]tlmu\ls drama, “A Man of the Peo- ple.” Mr. Burton is said to present a wonderful resemblance to the mar- tyred President. Dorothy Humphrey’s dancers, a group of girls from the Golden Gate country, who jumped in a day to high fame on ‘Broadway, will offer a sgeries of dance divertisse- ments. The dancers include the Misses Lizbeth Bode, Beth Weyms, Helen and Dorothy Dobbins and Leo- | nora Nelleckson. Others are Joe Darcey, the black- face comedian and song writer; Healy and Cross, Techow's cats and the usual house features. Today at 3 and 8:15 p.m. thé bill will present the Mosconis. Hope Eden and all last week’s numbers. BELASCO—Lillian Fitzgerald. For Thanksgiving week, beginning with the matinee this afternoon, the Belasco has booked a bill of ten acts of Shubert vaudeville, five of which are claimed of genuine headline caliber. - Lillian Fitzgerald, whom. theater- goers will recall as comedienne-in- Jchief of the Ed Wynn Carnival, will preseat a select budget of song char- acterizations garnished with comedy; Eddie Dowling, until recently scintil- lating with the Ziegfeld Folli some brand-new patter that will up- hold the' comedy portion of the bill; Homer B. m and Marguerite healthy laughter in Porter Browne's sl “Married,” and in the realm of melody and dance Mabel Withee and her coffie pany will shine in a musical diver- sion entitled, “Sally, Irene and Mary,” which is a miniature presentation of these three topnotch hits. Joe Boganny's troupe of European comedians, who last entertained vaudevillians as bakers, will appear in a new act called “The Billposters.” Others will include Vardon and Perry, favorite of the A. E. F, through a record of over 1,000 per- formances in the war area; Rudinoff, in an artistic novelty, which includes his original pictures in smoke; Mlle. Nana and Alexis, in new dance crea- tions; the Arco brothers, in athletic Keeler, Emerson feats: Pederson brothers, in aerial comedy, and the Shubert News ‘Weekly. COSMO0S—“Havana.” Chester Pollard, a vaudeville pro- ducer with a vision, is presenting at the Cosmos Theater this week, begin- ning with the matinees tomorrow, a avana,” with a cast of six players and with elaborate and. unusual electrical scenic effects. He claims it is as good as it is novel. “Billie” Richmond, a famous Broadway cabaret singer and entertainer, will bring her players, a versatile octet, especially attuned to the presentation of jazz in its high- est and most delightful delirium. Kelly and Pollock will present “A Contrast in Comedy,” which is said to be very funny; Clay and Robinson, comedy, songs and pleasant ente tainment; the Dare Brothers, hercu- lean gymnasts, thrilling feats of equilibrism, and the Bentley Sisters, a delightful songalogue of the latest metropolitan hits. “The Rage of Paris,” the added mat- inee attraction, will serve to intro- duce Carl Laemle's latest screen star in her first picture, which will be shown here for the first time and which tells a strange story of an American girl who cast love to the | ¥inds and became “the rage of Paris.” Clyde Cook's laughmaker, “The Sail- or,” a Pox comedy; the International News and Cartoon Comics will be shown at all performances. Today, starting at 3 p.m., last week's excellent bill ‘will be presented at all | performances’’ It features the color- posing spectacle “La Graciosa.” STRAND—“The Infamous Miss Revell.” A love story with a new twist is pictured in “The Infamous Miss Re- wvell,” Metro Pictures’ latest produc- tion, starring Alice Lake, which will be featured at the Strand Theater this week, beginning today, with a vaudeville program. “The Infamous Miss Revell” also brings to the screen a quartet of children who have won fame for il themselves in other productions. They are Stanley 'Goethals,” Francis 'Car- penter, May Garacli and Geraldine Condon. The vaudeville bill will feature Herbert Jansen's- musical %om fashion review, \“The Frill Sho a Ppretentious offering, with a company of eight, Including charming and sgraceful girls. Others will include Murphy and Klein, in “Tinkling Tunes and Musical Moments”; Eddie Sloane, “A Dark Son of Father Joy" Provost and Goulet, in “A Vaudeville Mixture,” and Swain’s cats and_rats, a movel trained:animal act. Minor films and orchestral music will com- plete the bill. -~ - . - . GAYETY—Billy Watson. - Billy Watson's “big. show” will be the attraction at the Gayety Theater this week, ‘opening this afternoon. In this production is shown Billy ‘Watson's love of detail, his tendency to create surprise, interest and for de- parting from established customs, as ‘well as his willingness to spend money lavishly in pursuit of a opveted idea. ds sl “the only and originai” Billy Watson the cast includes Clar- ence (the original “Grogan”) Wilbur, Andy Smith, the Morette Siste Beatrice Harlowe, Billy Lyncl Charles Smith, the Carnival Trio and & chorus of tweaty. AN LYDM LIPKOWSKA is one Merry Widow who needs no glamorous waltz to add to her charm. And the hat so luringly associated with that waltz is simply hiding her wonderful blonde bobbed hair. The Russian exile, who was a prima donna of the Imperial Grand Opera before St. Petersburg gloomed into Petrograd, and who is now the star of the Merry Widow Opera Com- pany, was just as lovely in the sun- shine of her apartment at the Hotel Washington as in_ the spotlight of the stage—and a whole lot more fas- cinating, for the very good reason that her womanly personality, to quote a far-flung classic, would knock spots into any Viennese Opera heroine who just sings and sings and sings— when she isn't dancing. If you will picture the singer in a silky blue kimono gay with flowers that match the chrysanthemums in vases all around, and make believe you hear piquantly broken English helped out with the most eloquent hands you ever saw, you will be in a position: to understand just the impression she conveys when she tells 1o Russia, where she lived and suf- fered—she, a bit of thistledown with a soul to it, who “so much loves to be happy.” She will Jong for sRussia all her life, but she will never go back. “America has: been so kind." “The American public will give all foreigner artists a chance,” says the fair artist, “whether they come from Russia, France—anywhere,” illus- trating by opening her arms, as if to scoop in the universe, “if only we can do_the things we do to suit them.” “America loves good singing, but she is not satisfled with that. She wants laughter, and dancing, and, "oh, so very fine acting—and that is why I-say now that it takes more and more talent to be the star of light opera, like this ‘Merry Widow,' than the usual grand opera, whith is too often sad, which your America likes not, no? And the dresses are so often plain to suit the times and the plot— and the Americah public loves pretty clothes, because they mean brightness and happiness"—which serves to vin- dicate the ‘glad rags’ of slang—— INTERESTING INTERVIEW. BY NANNIE LANCASTER. “I love grand opera, but I must study harder for the light opera, to please America in all things that she loves. Next month, about December 20, I go to Chicago to play the lead- ing character in ‘The Snow Maiden.’ “I love the Chicago Opera, because it understands what America wants— that is, the great art: To know what America wants and then—do—it!”, (Accented by of both hands). ‘Add, for the sake of atmosphere, to the foregoing mental picture, many photographs and dolls enough to rival the family of that old woman who lives in a shoe. Each is named after the singer’'s role in different operas, and is considered from a national standpoint to represent gvery coun- try in_which she has traveled. She says she loves to have them around because it is homelike and all Rus- sians love home. When she is not acting Mme. Lip- kowska takes in a Washington thea- ter—“any place where there is laughter. 1 am getting to be like America, I love to laugh—and there was so much to be sad over before I left my Russia.” Mme. Lipkowska added, reflectively, “Europe does not understand the American public. It needs to be educated to what this country wants. The grand opera of good voices and not much acting or dressing that will suit Russia is not enough for here. There must be g0od singing, because America wants that, but, also, there must be good acting. When foreign artists come here and fail it is because they do not know how good they must be.” Many lovers of light opera who bought tickets to hear the Russian prima donna, missed that privilege, as, for some reason best known per- haps, to the manager, Mme. Lip- kowska appeared but two or three times during the week, although her name appeared on the program as the star of “The Merry Widow." ‘After the opening performance last Sunday she was notified that she would not appear Monday evening, and except for Thursday the under- study has played the title role. The Russian artist said she would proba- a Autter ibly sing at the Saturday matinee. e e e e, CAPITOL—“Little Bo Peep.” Bernstein & Gallagher will present at the Capitol Theater this week their “Little Bo Peep,” an entirely new and beautiful production. ~ The book, entitled “Izzy and like in the Catskills,” is in two parts and is said to bristle with wit and melod Harry Pepper will be seen in t star role. Others will include Charles Taye, impersonator, with the funny faces; Charles V. Markert, Constance Williams, a Titian-haired prima don- na; Kathryn Horter and Helen Lloyd, with a girlish chorus of twenty. “The Merchant of Venice.” A rare treat is promised Washing- ton theatergoers Friday and Satur- day evenings, at Gonzaga Hall, in the { production of the “Merchant of Ven- lice” with the distinguished_ Shake- | sperean actor Charles B. Hanford | playing Shylock. e | _Mr. Hanford will be seen in a char- iacter in which he won much favor and distinction while a ‘star at the head of his own company. For years i he was one of the few recognized in- { terpreters of 'the Shakespearean jdrama. His performances are not | merely the product of a passing am- bition to play one of the celebrated 1 roles of the classics, but the result of 2 lifetime of devotion to dramatic art in its highest form, together with ex- traordinary natural gifts. The character of Portia will give i Mabel Owens Wilcox congenial oppor- tunitigs, with its gracefnl touch of comedy: John M. Kline will be the jolly Gratiano, Dr. Earle Wilfly the dignified Duke of Venice and Walter ! Beck,’ s Bassanio, will add strength to the cast. The scenery will:be complete and handsome. ; ‘entertainment will be under the uspices ‘of the Shakespearean Socie- of ‘Washington. and the net pro- voas will b given to the. Georcs wnn. Post... iol, to establisi 1, american Epecial fund 0. a * evening program, for the aid of veterans of the world war who come to Washington seeking relief under the law, and whose cash proves unequal to their needs while waiting. Gnnlggl Hal] has been donated for these entertainments by Gonzaga Col- lege. in sympathy with the object to ‘which the profits go. Arcade Auditorium. ‘A feast of terpsichorean dainties is promised for this week at the Ar- cade. In addition to the regular a _“Paul Jones” dance will be given Tuesday in the upper ballroom, as the Arab Patrol of Almas Temple will hold-forth in the big auditorium on ‘that evening; a novel “Lucy Spot” is announced for Wednesday (Thanksgiving. eve), when a fat turkey and many boxes of candy and other prizes will be given, and a_great “double-header” or- fered for Thanksgiving, in the shape of a matinee dance in the afternoon from 3 to 6 and a mammoth Thanks- giying dance in the evening. An Amusing Explanation. *VTRYING it out on the dog” is theatrical expression which does not sound complimentary, although it is an entirely harmless professional phrase. It is slang to indicate that a new play or act is being tried out prior to bjg city presentation. In the case of Homer Mason and Mason B. Keeler, now appearing in Shubert vaudeville, the “dog” is their home town—Southport, Conn.—and their neighbors are the theatrical jury which passes upon their thes- plan effort. 2 They have a large barn’ on their summer estate which is used to ex- hibit motion pictures, and the small stage is utilized to try, out any new acts they prepare for e two-a-day houses. he neighborhood i8 invited 23d Meson -and Kecler go through “alr dines. 'Concerts— Lectures Burton Holmes, Tonight. Burton Holmes of travelogue fame is to begin hix twenty-ninth annual season of photo-stories of travel here tonight at the National Theater, with “Mexico” as his subject. There is no country in the world so prominently and importantly in the public eve at the present moment as Mexico, and no people of whose daily life and busi- ness methods we know so little among our neighbors Mr. Holmes was ip Mexico last sum- mer, and his colored views and mo- tion’ pictures will show Mexico and the Mexicans as he found them. at work and at play, in the cities and in Ime oil flelds and elsewhere. The series will include five travel- jogues, the others being on Japan, the Philippines, the “beauty spots” of America, and a rapid yet compre- {hensivey tour of the world, touching at the most interesting places en route. Hulda Lllh;l;l.‘ Tuesday. Hulda Lashanska, one of the bril- liant sopranos now before the public, will give her first recital in Wash- |ington Tuesday afternoon. at the Na- 30 o'clock, under Mrs. tional Theater, at the management Greene. The present season finds Lashan- ska's name included as scloist with the Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit and Cincinnati of Wilson- orchestras. Her program: “Spiagge Amate” Gluck; “Somme Haendel; aria, “Dubito pur che Brillino.” from “Am- letto,” Facclo; “Du bist die Ruh.” Schubert; “Haldenroslein,” Schubert; “Das Madchens Klag Schubert: “Er Ist" humann; “Die Loreiey,” Liszt; “The Steppe,” Gretchaninoff; “Serenade,” Tchaikowsky; “La Prin- cesses,” Grieg: “Un Reve' Grieg “Songs My Mother Taught Me,' Thy Beaming Eyes.” Mac- Dowell; “Pirate Dreams.” .Huerter; “Adoration,” Josten, and “Il Lamento Della Luns,” Josign will be at the piano. Tickets are on sale at Mrs. Wilson- Greene’s concert bureau, 13th and G streets. Du Carp-Reimers, Friday. The fourth concert of the T. Arthur Smith Ten Star Series at the New National Theater, Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, will bring two pol- ished artists of the concert stage in joint recital. They are Magdeleine Du Carp, the eminent French pianist. and Paul Reimers, distinguished by critics as “master of song,” both of whom have been acclaimed as artists of the first water. A student of the Conservatoires of Lille and Paris, Mme. Du Carp cap- tured the first honors in all compe- titions in which she was entered, the most important of which was the five yearly Prix Claire Pages in 1918, a two-day competition open only to women who have won the first prize at the Paris Conservatoire. Mr. Reimers' reputation is inter- national as one of the most authori- tative song interpreters of today. His musicianship and keen under- Werner Josten standing lend distinction to any program. The program follows: “Amarilli" (Caccini; 16th century); “Auz Plaisirs, aux Delices” (Gued- ron, 1614); “Come Again, Sweet Love” (Dowland, 16th century); “It Was Lover and HIS Lass” (Morley, 16th century)—Paul Reimers. Magde- ““Toccats” (Saint-Saens), leine Du . “Auf Flugeln des Gesanges (Men- delssohn): “Morgen” nd “Zueig- nung” (Richard Strauss); “La Maison Grize” (from the opera “Fortunio," Messager): “La Coeur de Ma Vie” aud Reimers. (Chopin): “Three Pre- ludes” (Chopin): “Ballads G minor Op. 23" (Chopin)—Magdeleine Du Carp. International Folk - songs — (a) ‘Magason Repul Adaru” rian), (b)* Qui Veut Moudre, Moudra™ (French), (c) “The Old Refrain, Old Viennese” (arranged by Kreisler), imanche a l'aube” (Breton), indag Mia" (Spantsh)—Paul Reimers. “Jegarx d'eau” (Savel), “La Nuit” (Glazounow), “12eme Rhapsodie” (Liszt)—Magdeleine Du Carp. Tickets may be obtained at the of- fices of T. Arthur Smith, Inc., 1306 G street. Bori-Sassoli, Friday. Lucrezia Bori, the Spanish prima donna from the Metropolitan Grand Opera, and Ada Sassoli, harpist. will be heard in joint recital Friday even- ing in the ballroom of the New Wil- lard, for the benefit of the Belleau ‘Wood Memorial. Four years ago Miss Bori made an unforgettable impression at the Metropolitan Opera House and re- turned last year to the scene of her former triumphs. She is a brilliant actress and one of the most attrac- tive singers of the present day. She will give a costume recital. Her program will include: French songs, costume 1830, “jean ne ment pas” (E. Arnand): “N'Effeuillez pas les Marguerites” (A. Bernard), “OB & Beau Dire” (L. Pouget), Italian songs, Venetian costume 1700, “La Pavana" (E. de Leva): “Caro, Caro, il Mio Bambin” (A. Guarneri). “Invito Alla Danza” (O. Respighi); English songs, costume 1725, “When love Is Kind” (Thomes Moore); “Oft Have 1 Sighed” H (Thnrn‘:-! Camplon). “The Forsaken Maid” (Thomas Smart): Spanish songs, Goya costume, “La Maja de Rumbo"” (Manulo l”!lleiln'). “El Reli- carid” (Jose Padilla), “De Espana Vengo.” Mizs Sassoll will play two numbers, (Hunga- Seats are on sale at Mre. Wilson- Greene's concert bureau, 13th and G streets. San Carlo Grand Opera. The San Carlo Grand Opera will come to Poli's Theater the week com- mencing Monday, December 19. Wash- ington is one of the few cities in which the San Carlo Grand Opera will appear for a week, as this season, the greater part of the time, will be taken up with subscription engagements in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco. _Guest artists of International fame, fhcluding Marie Rappold, Anna Fitziu, Esther Ferrabin! and Henri Scott, are singing with the San Carlo, while in its regular personnel are former mem- bers of the Metropolitan, Chicago, the old Boston and the Montreal grand operas, with several artists new to this country, but who have won fame abroad, and a ballet, headed by Sylvia Tell, an enlarged orchestra and an augmented chorus. The San Carlo now. has a repertoire of twenty-one operas, Includifg several novelties. The conductor is Ernesto Knog;. with Carlo Peroni and Henry Hadl as guest conductors The following operas will be pre- sented, 8o that all the leading prima donnas and tenors will have at least one appearance he: Monday, “Carmen”; Tuesday, “Rigo- Wednesday, “Madame Butter: fly’ Thursday matinee, Thursday evening, *“ ida’ Friday, “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagli- ¢ Saturday matinee, “Thais™; acc Saturday evening, “Il Trovatore.” The' Washington engagement will be under the local management of Mrs. Wilson-Greene. —_—— e Mr. Mason. “Right in the middle of a new sketch if they don’t laugh we stop and ask why. course, it breaks up the continuity and occa- sionally they complain it does not seem like a new play. but for the ‘most part they are quite willing—4e help and réally make some new Sug- —=stions.” s