Evening Star Newspaper, December 4, 1921, Page 65

fl i flm Drama =*Music | | tion rather than burying itself in its own gloomy thoughts.” s the deduction of the enterprising publicity man who enterprises. An examination of the statistics compiled by “high-powered government statisticians,” as shown by his researches, indicates the defi- federal tax returns as an accurate basis, the Washington experts, he says, have arrived at the conclusion that $897,000,000 has been paid out tenance of the United States Army. This is, indeed, c_he_erin_g in!e“igence in the face of the doleful stories that have been drifting in since long semblance of “hard times” in the amusement world, the people them- selves are not to blame. The fact is that the theater, like almost every- ! in the season reports came in large numbers of a redl}ction»in theater prices, and some of the managers announced reductions for specific came noticeable that nearly every attraction of merit that came along had some excuse for charging the FZ_.SO, and, in many instances, the $ aining| ther not been lacking instances where disgruntled observers have invited the dramatic editor to put himself in armor and lead the hosts * * % Y thousands of fine actors are walking Broadway without “jobs.” We have had much on the subject of tife cost of present-day theatrical pro- ments have been made to show the salaries of the heroes and poor little heroines of yesteryear as compared with those of today. But, as a rule, True, there have been line-ups of players for and against “the closed shop,” and all sorts of propaganda have been set adrift by one side or many new names, and the interesting biographies the press agent always brings with him seem to have a tendency to exploit foreign players to such ing and universa! brotherhood is at hand., George M. Cohan, “the whoop-hooray American boy.” is forsaking his native heath for London, *I X ; ] M‘\\'Y American players arc now finding the opportunity of appearing ing into notice on the American stage. This is true on the screen as well as in entertainments in which speech is employed. The curious are oiten prompted to wonder why. b i Is to the shores of the land that has been pictured as rolling in Wealth. But the wealth of this country alone cannot be the cause, for we find our s bri ties, leaving the riches to be found at home in order to make artistic conquests abroad. And yet, with the people themselves pouring out crowded with players out of a job. Perhaps, whatever be the cause, the result will prove beneficial in an artistic sense to those who have the stage in bringing to this country, through the actors themselves, plays or suggestions for plays, that may be an improvement upon what the of the foreign to our own unemployed will permit of a wider selection in casting plays, and also add to whatever advantage may be derived in of the cast of productions. O\'E of the very delightiul memories of Washington is “Blossom Time,” the three-act musical pl. DoYothy Donnelly, which was adapted bodies the beautiful and familiar songs of Franz Schubert, and whose story is based @pon incidents in thc composer's own life. - The music has highly commendable. New York critics have approved the Washington verdict of the play, and the embodiment of their reviews in a little book- Washington before many weeks. k ok Kk ok < city in Shakespearean repertory, have introduced the rule of per- mitting no one to be seated aiter 8 o'clock, the hour set for the opening play for which it was first tried at the Century Theater, New York, runs thirty-five minutes, late comers were somewhat surprised, and, in some isn’t it a proper move on the part of the distinguished stars? They would seem to be entitled to the courtesy that is shown them in private are_ especially annoying, and more so where the confusion caused by their arrival causes others in the audience, who have come on time, to “A!\IERIC:\ is passing her leisure moments in wholesome relaxa- is optimistically steering the glad tidings for Oliver Morosco's nite arrival of amusements in the fold of “big business,” for, with the for amusements in this country—nearly twice that paid for the main- before the current season opened. It shows, too, that if there be any thing else American, has its politics, and, therefore, its diplomacy. Earlyl theaters and attractions. Suddenly these reports ceased, and then it be- limit. The public_has paid uncomp! ingly as a whole, but there have | into the fray ior lower amusement prices. ET, advance men frequently come in with stories to the effect that ductions and the cost of their transportation, and occasionally state- the public has not been enlightened very much about the actor’s troubles. another. Meanwhile the casts ofi the plays themselves are revealing an extent that onc is tempted to wonder if the millennium is approach- where he is to play the leadu\g;o].e in “The Tavern.” in London, and even in Paris, just as many foreign players are com- : At first it seemed that “hard times” abroad had driven the foreign professiona own people, stage and screen celebri- countless millions for entertainment, we are told Broadway is over- foreign experience. It is likely also to broaden the literature of our own managers think we want. From the managerial standpoint, the addition the reduction of salaries of the players and the consequent cheapening ERE from the original of A. M. Wiliner and H. Reichert, whose score em- also been adapaed by Sigmund Romberg with a fidelity and discretion let just received seems to be an indication that the play may return to . H. SOTHERN and Julia Marlowe, who are soon to appear in this of the performance. As the first act of “The Merchant of Venice,” the instances, dismayed at the prospect of losing so much of the play. But life by well-bred people.” Late comers, who obscure the view of the stage, lose interesting parts of a play. * %k %k X IT is worthy of note that Charles Gilpin, the distinguished negro actor, who has won his way to the foremost ranks of the stage by his per- formance of “The Emperor Jones,” is receiving the same recognition in the west as was accorded him here and elsewhere in the east. In ore city the newspapers devoted editorials to him and his work, indicating that there is no color line in art or in any other worthy endeavor. The thoughtful people of the negro race have long appreciated this fact, and, in time, perhaps, we will ail learn that genuine merit will invariably re- ceive its reward regardless of race or color. * * WHAT do you think of the “Baby day matinee”? The management of the play, “Just Married,” had a “baby day matinee” at the Nora Bays Theater, New York, Wednesday, with the condition governing’free admission that the parent, father or mother, must be accompanied by a baby of either sex, under the age of five. There is already a law pro-! tecting the appearance on the stage of children of delicate age, so far as their presentation in a dramatic production is concerned. Are the poor | little things to be forced now to witness plays they do not understand, | purely for advertising purposes? It is, of course, not impossible that the management in'this instance has been actuated by other and per- haps unselfish motives. * % k¥ EFORM creeps on apace. Max Bendix, who conducts the “symphony | orchestra” for the Shubert’s revival of “The Chocolate Soldier,” has; selected thirty-five girls with exceptional singing ability. Beauty was a| factor, of course, it is announced, but the girl with beauty and no voice was not considered. Sometimes the girl with no voice has wonderful “singing ability.” * X Xk Xk 'HE Shuberts, by arrangement with A. H. Woods, will present Bert Williams, the colored comedian, in a new musical comedy, “Under the Bamboo Tree,” the books and lyrics of which are by Walker de Leon and the music by Will H. Vodery. It will be given a brief tour before presentation in New York. * ¥ % % S Shubert vaudeville to retrace the road over which B. F. Keith climbed from the dime museum to higher things. It is announced that the Shuberts have cabled an offer to Djeuro Chemidine Turn, said to be the oldest living man—147 years old—to appear in - vaudeville, beginning Christmas week. * Xk k %k ) ERCY HAMMOND, the New York critic, writes rompingly of the new operetta “Suzette”—book by Roy Dixon and music by Arthur H. Gut- man. He says, “The prima donna is a plump and pretty songstress named Marie Astrgva}' Also, “As you listen to the words and music you pic- ture them, in your mind’s eye, as being older than the most aduit of the pyramids.” Frank Lalor, the comedian, he says, is funereal. W. H. LANDVOIGT. Knowa Gffll‘ld Opera. DELE ‘ROWMND is one Washing- ARAH M. EDWARDS, the character ton girl who rose to musical com- comedienne, who plays the role of edy stardom after an inauspicious be- | Mme. Donnay in “The Rose Girl" Is rinning in the chorus. an Englishwoman who was born at Miss Rowland recelved her earty ed- | Flowlaie, in South Wales, and is now ueation in the Pope and Henry schools |2 €T fifteenth year on the stage. Her experiences have ranged from of the District. She joined a musical | grand opera in English and such roles comedy, as a member of the chorus|as Adele Rowland. Azucena in_ “Il Trovatore” to broadly farcical roles, such as her pres- vl il Lafayett: nEile ;;w:’no‘:,“{hzts,:&:m Theator | ent one. She says she is happiest hen singing roles such as Amneris in ‘Aida” or Carmen in “Carmen.” But she loves several roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan repertsire, and her Ka- | tisha in “The Mikado” and Little.But- tercup in ‘Pinafore,” ch” she sang in company with the American So- clety of Sll;iel‘ at the Park Theater, in New York, with great success, are among her favorites. Miss Edwards also appeared effect- ively in these roles with the organiza- tion brought together by the Shuberts, thfee or four seasons ago.. Previous to that she sang for 114 consecutive She is appearing in vaudeville this|weeks wih the Municipal Opera Com- week on the stage of the very theaterpany in St. Louis. During this long where she made her first public ap-|engagement she played an extremely oarance. varied repertoire. ‘Within a month she had memorized all the speaking parts and her opportunity came cne night when the prima donna tecame il and no other understudy was available. Of course, she made a success, but stardom did not come at once. Instead a featured part in the performance and geodbye to. the chorus Sinca those early days of footlight struggle, Adele Rowland's name nae heen in the electric bulbs for “Katinka,” ““The Only Girl,” *“Nobody Home,” and more recently with the original New York company of ‘Trene.” Mars” TEONARD ~ Gayety o ¥ o P Concert - The Sunday St WASHINGTON, D. C, -SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1921. y JOHANNA GADSRY i Theaters._l: e ond TrANces Cornex Copitel - ROTE DRADER-Claraéter Sketches” L,OUISE HOMER-Gonart Current Attractions row afternoon. BELASCO—Shubert vaudeville. COSMOS—"“The Century Revue,” morrow afternoon. STRAND—“Marriage vs. Divorce, noon. AT THE THEATERS THIS WEEK NATIONAL—Ethel Barrymore, in “Declassee.” evening. | GARRICK—"The Mountain Man,” Clare Kummer's new play. Opens tomorrow evening. | POLI'S—“The Rose Girl,” musical comedy. Opens tomorrow | evening. B. F. KEITH'S—Babe Ruth, vaudeville. New show opens this afternoon. ,” vaudeville. GAYETY—“London Belles,” burlesque. Opens this afternoon. CAPITOL—“Mischief Makers,” burlesque. / Opens tomorrow New show opens tomor- | vaudeville. New show opens to- Opens this after- Opens this afternoon. ATIONAL—Ethel Barrymore in “Declassee.” | The interesting announcement is made | of the coming of Ethel Barrymore to the National Theater this Wweek in “Declassee,” the play by Zoe Akins, in which _her success has become thea- trical history. : For one entire season New York theatergoers crowded the Enpire Thea- ter to its capacity to witness Miss Bar- rymore’s performance, and e pres- entation, it is declared, “was the oc- casion for a series of ovations, un- bounded in enthusiasm and. unparal- leled in the history of the American stage.” Miss Akins has created for Miss Bar- rymore a role in which moments of the inimitable, deft Barrymore comedy ap- pear, only to make more poignant the numerous moments of serious, emotional import. Miss Barrymore is seen as Lady Helen Haden, an-aristrocratic young English- woman, to whom, through no fault of her own, save an amusing reckless- ness, unhappy circumstances bring matrimonial disaster. Adrift, she dis- appears from- her exclusive London environment and establishes herself in New York, the center of a mixed group of unusual people. In the eyes of her own kind, declassee, her social adventures in this country become alternately amusing and piteous. With happiness seemingly almost within her grasp, Lady Helen's final adventure becomes a tragedy, pathetic in its truth, but logical in its conse- quences. A Charles Frohman company of capable and distinguished players is promised, including Edward Emery, Henry Daniell, Philip Lord, Cyril Delevantl, Charles Wellesley, Hub- bard Kirkpatrick, Alfred Hesse, W. G. Leith, Edward Hay, Irby Mar- shall, Virginia Chauvenet, Jane West, Mary R. De Wolf, Gabrielle Ravine, Ina Niland and Estelle Thebaud. GARRICKE—“The Mountain Beginning tomorrow night and for a week's engagement, the Shubert- Garrick Theater will present the new play by Clare Kummer, entitled “The Mountain Man,” a love-story in three acts, It has been staged by ‘Clare Kummer and Edward Elsner and the settings, by Robert Edmond Jones, are said to be veritable pictures in them- selves, . Sidney Blackmer, who heads the cast, has played the leads in three of ~Clare Kummers plays, and though young in years, has already made an enviable name for himself. In the cast are the two sterling ac- tors, George Fawcett and Lawrence Eddinger, as well as Catherine Dale Owen, Marjorie Kummer, the play- wright's daughter. and others. “The Mountain Man” is produced by Charles Wagner, who was manager for Galll Curci and John McCormack. POLI'S—“The Rose Girl.” “The Rose Girl,” an ornate musical comedy, under the direction of the Shuberts, which was chosen as the initial attraction for the new Ambas- sador Theater, in New York, last sea- | Adele Rowland, son, will have its first presentation here at Poli’'s Theater tomorrow night. It is the work of William Cary Duncan, librettist of “Fiddlers Three,” “The Purple Road,” *“The Royal Vagabond,” etc., and Dr. An- selm Goetzl, composer of “The Royal Vagabond,” whose incidental music for “Aphrodite,” “The Son Daughter,” “Deburau” and other Belasco produc- tions has attracted attention, being of the Vienesse operetta school, rich and colorful in orchestration, and withal highly individualized. “The Rose Girl” is announced as the most tasteful and generally artistic production, in the manner of costumes, scenery, etc., Which the Shuberts have thus far given forth. The company is headed by Fred Hillebrand, the tall and limber come- dian, whose performance in “Take It From Me” hit local theatergoers a fair thump on the funny-bone. He is an extraordinary dancer, and, al- though six feet three inches in height, seems absolutely boneless. He will be surrounded by Louis Simon, Sarah Edwards, Shep Camp, Edna Temple, Harold Crane and A. Barbour Halli- day, with Irene Rowan, the original Eileen in Victor Herbert's operetta, and Marguerite Lamare, who comes from the Chicago Grand Opera Com- pany, and who will make her first appearance here on this occasion. Others are Sarah Edwards, who made an artistic impression in the Gilbert and Sullivan revivals; Edna Temple, the slangy chorus girl in “Maytime,” and Francis Morey. An augmented orchestra is promised. B. F. KEITH'S—Babe Rauth. “Babe” Ruth, “the king of swat,” will be presented at B. F. Keith's} Theater tomorrow at the matinee and until next Sunday night. Assoclated with “Babe” are Wellington Cross and Dean Moore. “Babe” is presented as a chatterer, impersonator and singer, in “That's Good,” described as a_home-run farce, by Thomas J. Gray. Ruth is declared to receive $3,500 a week, over twice the salary of the Presideat, for not more than an hour's time each day. In the course of action “Babe” ex- changes base ball repartee with Wel- lington Cross, then they burlesque the mind-reading stunt of an alleged princes: He sings a little song, and a rapid finale closes the act. The added attraction will be James ‘Watts and company, in “A Treat in Travesty.” Others include James Doyle and Evelyn Cavanaugh, in their latest, “In the Lobby”; Miss Patricola, “the scintillating melodist,” and Harry Holmes and Florrie La Vere, as “Themselves.” dfllflr‘l ‘Waldron, a Washington = ety girl, who received her terpsich- orean education in Paris, in a series of beautiful dance offerings, with a group of Russian artists Jack La Vier, in “ Jest,”” and Paul and Mae Nolan, in ;'hl'hsb fleulln‘ Swede,” will complete e BELASCO—Shubert ‘Vaudeville. The Hannaford family of famous bareback riders, with the inimitable “Poodles,” equestrian comed! _ant Washington's own d | Makers’ girl star, will divide headline honors‘ at the Belasco this week, beginning this afternogn. ‘The Hannafords come to vaudeville with their troupe of tralned steeds di- rect from the sawdust arena where they have been the star feature of the Selis-Floto circus, “Poodles” will of- fer the droll antics which made him a sensation for five seasons at the New York Hippodrome. Miss Row- land will be seen in a cycle of her restricted song characterizations and display the wardrobe earned for her the reputation of being nm est dressed woman in vaude- ville” Other acts will include Homer Dick- inson and Gracie Deagon, recent stars of musical comedy, in an original of- fering, “This and That”; Ernestine Myers and company, in dance crea- tions; Bert Hanlon, the original comic, in some up-to-the-minute say- he Avolos family of musicians, Pisano and company in feats of sharpshooting; Clayton and Lennie, the English chappies; Brenck's Nov- elty and the Shubert News Weekly. COSMOS—*“The Century Revue.” Raymond Lewis, heralded as “Wash- ington’s own and the south’s great blackface comedian and dancer,” with a supporting cast of nine people, will present at the Cosmos Theater this week, “The Century Revue,” a musical satire on things of the present day, garnished with Broadway's newest song hits. Mme. Elmina and company will bring a sensational novelty, “The Furniture Tusslers,” which is said to be a striking feature. Others will in- clude Keene and Williams, in “A City Feller and a Country Girl”; Wanda and her remarkable seals, including the “clown” that has been credited with “a human brain”; Lee Mason and company, in a surprise pianologue; Reilly, Feeley and Reilly, in a blend of harmony and comedy, and Bender and Armstrong, who cause themselves to be billed as “Two Good Boys Gone Wrong.” The extraordinary matinee feature will be Universal's latest five-reel thriller, “Go Straight,” featuring Frank Mayo, in a story of a clear- headed, battling voung preacher. It is a first-run picture for Washington and will have as a companion piece another first-run picture, “The Appli- cant,” featuring James Aubrey, which, with the International News and car- toon comics, will be shown at all per- formances. Last week’s fine bill will be shown today, starting at 3 p.m. STRAND—“Marriage vs. Divorce.” ‘The Strand Theater this week will of- fer Rath and Garron's laughable musi- cal farce of everyday life, “Marriage vs. Divorce,” with George Usher and Luci Suki in tae stellar roles. Others in a revue of modern’and exclusive songs; The American Comedy Four, Billy Boyer, Fred-Norbook, Oscar Gard- ner and Al Campbell, in “Harmony and Hilarity” and the King Brothers, her- culean comedy athletes. Shirley Mason, in her latest William Fox production, “Queenie,” will be the photoplay attraction. It concerns the love of and for a youthful poet, who finally decides that poverty—at least his brand—1s not conducive to wea!th, and so 2e becomes the manager of his rich father's big factory. Comedy and educational films will be shown also. GAYETY—“London Belles.” Beginning with matinee this aft- ernoon, the Gayety Theater offers Rose Sydell’'s London Belles. The story is told in two acts, beginning in a New York city theatrical office and completed in an outdoor carnival. The scenic equipment and costuming are said, to surpass many Broadway musical attractions. The company is .headed by Joe Marks. and includes George Hart, Fred Reese, Mildred Campbell, Dolly Davis, Mae Leonard, Rose Sydell, jr., and the Roman Troupe, with the “Sydell Magnetic Chorus,” considered a sensation of burlesque. CAPITOL—“Mischief Makers.” A rattling good burlesque per- formance, with plenty of life and go in it promiséd by the “Mischief at the Capitol Theater this Spe- week, beginning this afternoon. which has | Zoe Akins, Poet and Playwright. O!\' the morning following tire first performance of Ethel Barrymore in “Declassee” at the Empire Theater, in New York, a long line was trailing its way from the sidewalk to the box | office, when a young woman hurried | into the lobby and approached the late Alf Hayman, head of the Charles Frohman Company. “Well, how is it le breathlessly. - she inquired, a “Why, the play. Is it ‘over'? I read some of the papers and the motices were very good, I thought. Is it go- ing to draw?” “Look at that line at the box office. And it's halfway up the block. There isn't a seat to be had for tonight and not many for tomorrow night. or for any other night this week. What do you mean, ‘Is it going to draw? It's a knockout.” “Do you really mean it? Tsn't that fine? T must go and see Miss Barry- more.” “Can you beat that?” remarked the manager to a friend. “That was Zoe Akins, the author of this play, and| she doesn’t know that she has written one of the biggest hits we've had at the Empire for years. Wanted to know if it was going to draw! Miss Akins, when she was seven- teen, began to write poems, stories and criticisms—all sorts of articles— for Reedy's Mirror, a famous St. Louis weekly. The late William Marion Reedy was extremely proud of his former protege. He was present at the first performance of ‘Declassee” at the Empire Theater, and between the acts he told his acquaintances in the lobby that he always knew Zoe ‘How's what?” queried Mr. Hayman. | | Akins would some day do something | worth while. “It's a better play than “The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,’” he de clared. As to plays, Miss Akins acknow- ledges that she has always had a penchant for the theaters. Duse was once her idol. That was about the time she joined the Odeon Stock Company in St. Louis and made her debut as a page in “Romeo and {Jullet.” Afterward she played a cou- ple of maids in a couple of plays, and then she decided that she wouldn't be an actress after all. She helped to organize the Artists’ Guild in St. Louis, though, and was al- ways the prime mover in arranging entertainments, writing plays and sketches, producing them and acting |in them sometimes. In those days | Pierrotte was her favorite role and she played it on so many occasions that her friends nicknamed her the White Plague. When she was twenty-one she wrote a play called “The Learned |Lady.” May Robson accepted it and put it in rehearsal. “They wanted me to rewrite it,” says Miss Akins, “so I took the manuscript home and burned it. That's the trouble with the American drama—too few plays are written and too many are re- | written. I won’t rewrite my plays.” | Her next play was “Papa,” publish- ed in 1915. The following year it was produced in California, but when done in New York “Papa” was voted a | failure. It is to be presented shortly |in London. _ In 1916 the Washington Square Players did her one-act play, “The Magical City,” and it was an imme- diate success. That play is now being made into grand opera. play it.” cial mention 1s made of the chorus as really beyond the ordinary. The girls were selected not alone for beauty, but with an eye to singing and dancing ability, and they wear new and becoming costumes, of which there are many. Arcade Auditorium. Two special events in addition to the nightly dancing program will be staged at the Arcade during the week: Tomorrow, a “Paul Jones” dance, and Thursday, an old-fash- ioned “Grab-bag party.” As the em- ployes of the internal revenue depart- ment will give a large ball in the big auditorium on Tuesday, the man- agement of the Arcade has arranged to hold its regular dance in the pri- vate ballroom on that night. Tl\omas Burke, Tenor. ARK, short, thick-set, Italian necktiq and an Irish rogue, such is Thomas Burke, the young tenor to whom fame came in a single night at Covent Garden. But the characteristic which really strikes you is the dark, ‘ively, laughing eyes that assure you .e is not taking him- self too solemnly, despite his success. He talks well, without diffidence on the one hand, nor yet arrogance on the other. So far he has not put him- self on a pedestal. He knows he Is £ood (he has been loudly informed of that), but he still thinks he can do better. “I was abominably nervous the night I made my first appearance at Covent Garden,” he said, in speaking of his debut. “Singing with such ar- tists as Melba and Huberdeau, who would not be? And then, such an awdience! It was the first time Covent' Garden had seen opera for five years. During all the period of the war the government had used the place as a furniture storage warehouse. So you can imagine, with peace once more in prospect, that every one in London ‘who could get in that night was there to celebrate the event. The king and queen were in attendance. It was an evening long to be remembered.” If you ask Mr. Burke about his beginnings, he is anxious to be grate- ful first to the Jesuits of Leigh, Lan- cashire, his home. “I got moFe of an education from -them than I should have had at the elementary school, with an {and then I sang as g boy in their choir. That's what sent me to music. “After I left school, I had to go to | Work, . for my people didn’t have enough money to let me study. So 1 worked all day, and in the evening | attended night school, studying har mony and composition, besides the !volce. I tried later to get_in the e .Hule Choir at Manchester. The aminer didn't accept me, but he sent me to London with recommendations, and not long afterward 1 was off to Italy. “I went through the traditional bel canto mill, which, after all, is the one and only gateway to singing. My advice to singers is to work hard at legato singing in the old operas— “The Barber of Sevilla,” for instance. It may be tedious, but learn to Emg the old music with the right evenness and coloring, and then you can em- bark on the newest music vou like. Italian is the only language for Italian music, according to Mr. Burke. “But by all means, 1€t us have Eng- lish sung in English operas.” Mr. Burke i8 married, his wife is English and a singer, and he has one child. Outdoor sports and farming are the hobbies he inclines to, but music is his ruling passion. A Human Lead Pencil. RED HILLEBRAND ‘landed” Broadway in “Take It From M One of the leading New York reviews said that Fred was unique among comedians. Evidently the Shuberts’ agents thought well of that opinion, for they are now featuring Hillebrand in “The Rose Girl.” This towering fun-maker is six feet three, built as if on stilts. He has been varjously described as an “animated string bean,” a ‘human lead pencil” and a “living skeleton from the cir- cus.” Acrobat, contortionist, nevertheless he is graceful, and for that reason was chosen to succeed the late Vernon Castle in “Watch Your Step.” But that was after the big Dillingham £how had ended its runs in New York and Boston. It was in “Take It From Me” that this lithe and lanky youth made his first hit. His impromptu comedy is one of his long suits. In fact, he enjoys a priv- ilege not often extended even to pop- ular stars, for he is allowed to inter- late whatever he pleases as the show goes along. '|Concerts— Lectures Burton Holmes Tonight. The third subject in the series of Burton Holmes' photo-stories o travel will be “Inspecting the Philip- pines.” Mr. Holmes has thought this a particularly appropriate time, now that Gen. Leonard Wood has completed his inspection of the islands, to take his fellow travelers on a thorough and comprehensive journey to Manila and to the various points of interest on the different islands of the Philippine archipelago. Mr. Holmes will furnish a comparative study of the evolution and progress undar Uncle Sam's rule since the island3s were taken over {rom the Spunlesls wp to the present ‘Inspecting thi-Philippines” will be given tonight at §:30 and tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the New National Theate Mme. Gadski Tonight. The voice of Johanna Gadski, which has been silent to American audienc for the past five years, will be heard in Washington tonight, when she ap- pears in the ballroom of the Willard Hotel, in recital genlied” vonewiger liebe,” his songs from 1o- and g =olde’s Na Love Death es will be at the “Isolde’s Margo Hugh piano. {Fine Arts Concert Central High School Tomorrow. _ The second concert of the Wash- ington Society of the Fine Arts’ this season will be given tomorrow e ing in the auditorium of the High School. 1t will be de the compositions of Johann Sebastian {Bach, and will be given by Mildred Faas, soprano; Charles Trowbridge with Miss Bricken- piano. Lieut. Col. and Lynch Luquer, two talented mateur violin of Washington, will assist in the Peasant ntata, one of Bach's humorous secular cantatas for two voi The first part of the program will be devoted to arius and duets from Bach’s celebrated church cantatas and St. Matthew Passion.” Miss n aria from the “St and “My Heart Mr. Tiftmann will sing arias from “Thou Gui of Is- rael” and “Watch Ye, Pray will join in duets from " and “My Spirit Was in Heavic Wal s and Mr. Tittmann have both sung at many of the celebrated Bach festivals, and with the fore- most choral societies and orchestras fn the United States. Miss Faas, at this concert, is making her Washing- ton debut. She is considered not only Philadelphi; leading soprano, but one of the finest sopranos of the con- cert and oratorfo stage. Mr. Titt- mann is a Washingtonian, who has been prominent in music circles here and elsewhere for some years. Phil. Orchestra-Yolanda Mero. Yolanda Mero, the brilliant Hunga- rian pianist, presenting Liszt and Wagner compositions, will be the 80- loist for. the second concert of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Was series, at the New National Theate Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. According to the critics, Mme. Mero seems to be one of those rare women whose playing is marked not only by the delicacy and refinement of her sex, but also by an enormous power and strength which she can summon to her service at will. Conductor Stokewski will present the following program: Prelude to “Lohengrin” (Wagner), Concerto in Major, for piano and orchesira (Liszt), Mme. DMero; Prelude, g l'apres-midi d'un faune” (Dubussy); five orchestra pieces (S 1 1 amused New York, and was hissed at some of its | performances. Stokowski's persistent presentation of it is, doubtless, for some commendable purpose. Ruth Draper, Tuesday. Offering her own original character sketches, which have won for her the applause of capacity audien and the praise of great critics of twi continents, Miss Ruth Draper will appear at the New Masonic audi- torium Tuesday _evening. at §:15 o'clock, in the second recital of the T. Arthur Smith, Inc, star lecture course. Possessing remarkable powers of mimicry, Miss Draper has developed her art to the highest range and it is sald succeeds in a great deal more than characterization. In her sketches she gives not only the characters she means to express, but their surround- ing atmosphere, and in some ca even their past. Mnie. Galli-Curci Thursday. Mme. Galli-Curei will be heard at the Natlonal Theater Thursday after- noon at 4:30 o'clock under the man- agement of Mrs. Wilson-Greene. The program will include “Deh piu a old Italian (Bononcini); (Donaudy ) from “Traviata “The Wren") “D'un_prison “Tarantella” (Roésini): me,” lwith flute (Benedict): (Hahn); “Chanson Indoue” a song of India (Rimsky-Korsakoff); “Vale™ (“Fare- well”) (Russell); “Pierrot” (Sam- uels); “Fair Dreams” (Buzzi-Peccia and mad scene from “Lucla,” with flute (Donizetti). Seats are on sale at Mrs. Wilson- Greene's concert bureau, 13th and G streets, Charles Rann Kennedy-Edith ‘Wynne Matthison, Thursday. Edith Wynne Matthison and her husband, Charles Rann Kennedy, wiil give readings from the “Merchant of Venic “The School for Scandal.” “As You Like It" and “The Terribi« Meek,” under the auspices of the Washington Society of the Fine Artx, in the auditorium of the Central High School Thursday evening at 8:15 o’clock. Mrs. Kennedy is one of the fore- most actresses on the American and English stage. With the Ben Greet company she gave memorable per- formances in Washington in man” and “As You Like It. Her latest appearance here was with Beer- bohm Tree in *“Henry VIIL” Mr. be remembered as as the author of “The Servant in th House” and other unusual plays. great contralto, will be heard at th 4:30 o'clock under the management of La Mme. Louise Homer. Friday. National Theater Friday afternoon Mrs. Wilson-Greene. to Nature” “The Falling Star,” Mme. Louise Homer, America: Her program will include: “Hymn (Beethoven); “But the Lord Is Mindful from “St. Pau! (Mendelsohn): “Vo far guerr: from “Rlnildo"( (Handel); “Par les Masse) ;. “Lullaby,” “Old (Continued on Third I'age.)