Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1925, Page 16

AMUSEMENTS " Friday Matinee, "Rose- . Marie.” % - Beeause of theé enormous demand “for admission to Poll's, to see the ew musical success ‘\Rose-Marie,” he management announces that ar- Zangements have been completed-for special performance, to be given PFriday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock, in dition to the usual matinees al- ady announced. Seats are now on *ale for this speclal mutimee... * This_means that performances ‘of YRose-Marie” will be given twice Maily, Thursday, Friday and Satur- Hay. § Chicago Opera Company. The two remaining bperas=of the sseries to be given in Washington @y the Chicago Opera > Company, $'Lucia di Lammermoor” and “Thals,” fwill be given Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, respectively, at Rhe Washington Auditorium, 5 The title role of “Lucia di Lam- Jnermoor” will be sung by the ¢harm- @ng prima donma, Tot! Dal Monte, wwho was heard here in recital earlier n the season. Lucia Is said to be er finest role. The title role of *“Thais” will be sung by Mary Gar- Ren, one of the most notable person- jges of the operatic stage. Miss Narden was heard here two years ago 4n “La Tosca.” . Seats for these aoperas are on sale Bt Mrs. Wilson-Greene's Concert Bureau, in Droop's, at Thirteenth ®nd G streets northwest, H - wQ.: “ National—"Saint Joan. * Bernard Shaw's latest stage success, #'Suint Joan,” will come to the Na- ‘tional Theater next week, commenc- 4ing Monday night, February 16. i I write in the classical manner Hor those who pay admission to & ‘theater,” says Shaw, “because they dike classical comedy or tragedy Yor 3ts own sake, and like it so much, awhen it is good of H#s kind and weil ddone, that they tear thomselves away From it with reluctance to catch the Batest train or omnibus that will take Rhem home.” Or, to say it the other Sway for Mr. Shaw, he writes not for he people who like moving pictures, or the opera, or musical comedy, or w~audeville better than plays, and wh> fare tolerant of plays only in so far ‘as they resemble these things, but for Adams and Henry Travers, with many others, will present the play here. Beiasco——:fixe Lonnge Lizard." One of the newest English impor- tations, the —rechristened comedy, “The Lounge Lizard,” which will be the new attraction at the Shubert- Belasco, | starting Monday _evening, was ‘orfginally known in London as “Collysion,” where it ran for.a year and was.-sxoclaimad one of the hits of the ‘decade. Jules Hurtig, in asdoclation with Lee and J. Shubert, makes the Ameri®an presentation: Mr. Hurtig has cast the play with John : Cumbeyland and Estelle Win- woed a5 its_stellar players. Others inctude~Jose Alessandro, who.made a favorable impression with Washing- tonlans as the languid matador with Ethel Barrymore, in “A Royal Fan- dango,” and later with Lionel Barry- more, in “Laugh, - Clown, Laugh!™; Corliss Giles, Arnold Lucy and Nelle Kent. S . “The Lgunge-Lizard’ is by J. E. Harold Terry, with the Amerfcan ar- rangement by John Cumberland. Ber- tram Harrison- staged the play. Poli's — "Wh;n Summer : mes." Poli's next week will have James Barton, considered one of the fore- most delineators of the Southern ., in a new -play with music, ummer Comes.” The book for vaudeville, and the miusic by A. Baldwin Sloane, well known to the musical comedy fleld. All of Mr. Barton's songs have been written for him by Sisle & Blake, who are de- clared without peers in writing “darky ditties.” Hammerstein and Quinn have sur- rounded Mr. Barton with a cast that includes ‘LueHa Gear, Jack McGowan, Ray Raymond, Irma Marwick, Nellle Fillmore, Frank Andrews, Willlam Lemyels #nd Joe Smith Marba. Keith's—VioletHenning and| A. E. Matthews. The well” known Broadwmy stars Violet Heming and A. E. Matthews will-headline the bill at B. F. Keith's Theater next week, beginning Sun- | The troupe Iheople to whom the play is actually | day. They are presented by Lewls and istill good entertainment in its own|Gordon in & new comedy, “A Unique Oppportunity,”_written by Brandon Arthur, Edwin Mordant. | Fleming and Bernard Merivale and Philip Leigh, Lynn Pratt, Albert Bar- | staged by Lewis Broughton. Jett, Erskine Sanford, Lowden| Fun and song spread on thiock is the of power to spare. ‘The new fuel absolutely does see what a difference it makes. H 5. H H H H a ) H s : 3 H § - ' H H H i § H 5 i i . b : H i 3 i . ) : . : : H : : £ 3 *Btandard” Ethyl Gasoline is a com- bination of the old reliable “Standard” Gasoline and Ethyl—a scientific, thoreughly tested chemical product. Try the neéw fuel next time you fill your tank, You will immediately note the fellowing improvements in the op- eration of your car: #2612 Shermian Avenne, N. W. 14¢h and D Sereets, N. W. Florida Avenue and First Strees, N. .. 8510 Golorado Avesue, NoW.- - ~ *Massachusetts Avenue and 2nd Serect, N, W. Bladensbuss Road 40d Barney Strest, N. 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Al Leroy; Ned Norworth, “Broadway's Midnight Son,” in & program of hits, supported by Patricle Tayrns, with" Kenneth Nichols at the plano; Cervo and Moro, in “Notes and Things,” and Blen Slvan, 1n- hazardous- wire step- Eatrle—"Venetian Masquefaderfl-“ “The Venetian, Masquer: i cording to advance reports, “a spec- tacular song, dan¢é’ and musical fantasy,”- with-Venice as. a back- ground, 1 headline the Earle bill next wegk....Olga Boehm, a Viennese prima donna, is featured with H, Max- well, an_operati#: tenor, and Miss Collette Blein, a French daneer, and an Italian stnging quartet. Florence Tempest-and Homer Dickin- son, Hal_ Neiman, --Anm—TLinn and company, in_a novelty, called “The Shoe Box Revue”:. Kdne - Buckler and company; in “The Man Hunt,” and the Haney Sisters and Fine, in “At the Cross Roads,” will be other attractions “Forty Winks” is to be the motion picture. Tt is founded upon Sothern's old play, “Lord Chumley,” a comedy success of years ago. Viola Dana, Raymond ~Grifith ~and Theodore Roberts are the featured players. Strand- Lo:;s Vaudeville ‘Circus.” Loew’s 'Vaudeville 'Circus, one of the most unusual of theatrical novel- ties, will open a week's engagement at the Strand Theater next Sunday. Flying somersaulters, whirlwind acrobats, daring tumblers, . trick pontes, dogs and donkeys, with dancing girls and, best of all, Mar- celline; the great New York Hippo- drome clown, the funniest man in all the world, come with it. made up of 30 stars and comprises hteenth Page.) fro: g " (Continued on Twe Cars in One— STUDEBAKER Duplex Phaeton JUT “Standard” Ethyl-"the new gaso- L line—in your tank and come bounding up over the crest of thelrull wnh plenty away with *gas knock”, no matter what' shape your motor is in. That gives you mare power instead of less as you come to the steepest part of the hill. 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R *At the above servioe we entend crank service. over toun SRR EE DR The Compact A New Idea In Corsets A combination of girdle and brassiere in one gar- ment which eliminates any break at the waist- . line, produces a slender, ybuthful ~contour, and best of all, it is wonder- fully comfortable. Step-in Girdle, of hand- some rayon and surgical elastic, and Brassiere of rayon, is-one combination model of “The Compact” at $22.50. Another “Compact” mod- el consists of a girdle of broche and brassiere of rayon, 415. New Gowns N\ $2 These are made of nain- sook, crepe, cambric, batiste and heavy cotton, in a va- riety of styles. Your choice of round, V and square Woodward &) 10th, 11th, F and G Streets ~Two New Spring Fashions " Fur-Trimmed Coats - Ensemble Suits nthmp necklines, kimono sleeves or sleeveless styles. Lace and embroidery trimmed, and tailored styles. Underwear Section, Third floor. Covered buttons and green silk stitching spell smartness on a natural Kasha Ensemble Suit, the coat of which is lined with green crepe. $95. The latest Paris vogue for gray is seen in a New Topcoat of gray Cashavan, trimmed in mmonkey fur and braid. $115. Black Enamel Suit Cases $8.50 A new shipment of Suit Cases, made of Menitas Leather Cloth — will not stain or stick to clothing, can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Convenient pockets in the top of the case and in both ends. The sizes, too, are plenty big— - 20, 22 and 24 inch sizes. For convenience and wearing qualities these give com- plete satisfaction. Traveling Goods Section, Second fioor. The use of fur trimming for Spring is an innovation in Spring Coats. To be smart, the Spring Coat must have a border of fur, and to be extremely chic one may have a light fur collar, too. Kasha, Kashmir _and Cashavan are seen in natural tones, light tans and gray. The new fur-bordered topcoats are now on display. Come in to see them. $59.50 to $115. i - For Southern wear, modish women favor light-weight coats of silk “or flannel in verylight shades. A new model in Faille in golden tan, delicate blue or white has a collar of Pahmi fur. $95 to $115, The Ensemble Suit Has Fashion’s Approval The Ensemble Suit has many guises. It is seen in Rodier’s Kasha and Charmeen, lined with imported printed silk or flat crepe to match the frock of silk. Or coat and frock may be fashioned of the same materials as in the model sketched. In this case the trimming and the color of the lining add to the ensemble effect very smartly. And it is the effect which counts this Spring. $95 to $235. Women's Coat and Buit Sections, Third floor. Paris Predicts Many Navy Blue Gowns Will Be Worn This Spring Navy blue with touches of color, articularly beige and white, prom- 1s€s to be worn by smartly dressed women for Spring. It is in the more tailored types of dress that _ orie sees the vogue for navy blue. Smart tailored dresses sparingly trimmed with fancy buttons or pip- ings of contrasting color. For the Larger Woman for trimmings of light "Spring coats. The model sketched is navy blue, piped in white, with slightly flaring sleeves =~ ° gathered in to a clever wristband. Pockets and a narrow ribbon pendant make it extremely smart, $39.50. ... Coat Sketched cloth), bordered with badger. Infants’ Wear Infants’ Wool Sweaters, in slip-on or coat styles, finished with turn-over collar and cuffs. All col- ors. 6 months to 6 years, $2.50 to $7.50. Hand - crocllet sacques, edged with pink or blue, $2.50 to $3.50. Hand - crochet Bootees, edged with pink or blue, from 50c to $2.50. Cashmere or Wool Crepe Sacques, finished with feather stitching, hand scallop, and embroidery spray of pink or blue, $2.50 to $7.50. Cashmere and Wool Crepe Wrappers, with turn-over collar and cuffs edged with hand scallop- ing and sprays, $7.50 to $12.50. Bonnets, in faille, Jap- anese silk and crepe de chine, with touches of chiffon, lace, ribbon and hand - embroidered flow- ers. 6 months to 2 years, $2.50 to $5. Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. Silk Umbrellas, $5 Women'’s fine silk umbrellas with a 25-inch span, satin or Ottoman borders. The color range is unlimited —navy, brown, purple, green, garnet, red and black. Decorative han- dles of carved wood or amber- tone finished with leather thongs, side straps or silk loops. CUmbrella Sectlon, First foor. Books About ‘Washington And Lincoln George Washington, by Woodrow Wilson .$2 The True George Wash- ington, by Paul Leicester Ford..... 3 Lincoln’s Lost Day, Starr Abraham Lincoln, by Lord Charnwood ...$3 Intimate Character Sketches of Abraham Lincoln....$3 Lincoln and Lee — A patri- otic story $1 Specially nice for gifts arc the little books by Mary Andrews showing the hu- manity of Lincoln. These are 75¢ Each. The True Story of Abra- ham Lincoln and The True Story of George Washing- ton are good for children. 75c Each. Book Section; Fourth foor. New Spring Coats With Slenderizing Lines The vogue for Spring Coats calls colored, fluffy fur on the bottom of the coat. Tan suede fabrics have bands of fox "and badger. The plain tailored lines, “that are especially becoming-to the larger women, give smartness to " The New Fur-Bordered * —is brown marchette (a beautiful suede Tailored, notch collar is furless—and slender lines $115. For the More Festive Occasions —the high colors are chosen, shades of red and burnt russet, Titian and blond, seen in a variety of satin models, for all daytime wear, $39.50. omen's Gown Section, Third fleor. others with - Pahmi fur. charmeen and Ottoman silk. black and tan. $75 to $195. Larger Women's Section, Third floor. ‘Sale of Silver-Plated Ware i t Prices That Afford Unusual Savings Every household welcomes silver—for one never has too much. "This Lovely Silver-plated Flatware comes from one of the best ‘makers in a popular and distinctive pattern. Prices for sets in- clude six pieces. ‘Teaspoons, $2.75 Set. Pastry Forks, $4.50 Set. ‘Tablespoons, $5.50 Set. Mustard Spoons, 50c Each. ~. Medium Forks, $5.50 Set. - Soup Ladles, $3.50 Each. Coffee Spoons, $2.50 Set. Solid-handle Knives, $6 Set. 5 O’Clock Spoons, $2.50 Set. Fish Knives, $5.50 Set. Ice Cream Spoons, $3.50 Set. Tureen Ladles, $2 Each. 3,-%le_ce Carving Sets, $12.50 © . Hollow-handle Knives, $10 et. S 4-Ivory Frames, $4.50. 1 Ivory Hairbrush, $5.50. . 3 Ivory Trays, $2.25. 5 Ivory Cuticle Knives, $1.50. 2 Ivory Combs, $1.75. 2 Ivory Cologne Bottles, .50, $4.50. - 1 Ivory Hair Receiver, $4.50. . 6 Ivory Salve Jars, $2.25. 2 ghoe l;l.s:!rnssl.l 81.:10. o 4 Cuticle Knives, $1.50. ¢ 1 Cuticle Knife, $4.25, 1 Nail File, $3. Jewslery Section, First floor. Set. Bilverware Section, Firss floor. make it the season’s most popular model. Many smart, new models are seen in satin with lining of cfepe, some with trimmings of leather and silk braid; Models Navy, in Sale of Toilet Pieces At Practically Half Prices A Clearance of Discontinued Patterns 1 Sterling Silver Mirror, $10.50. 1 Sterling Silver Mirror, $16.50. : 1 gterling Silver Hairbrush, 1 gterling Silver Hairbrush, 2 Sterling Silver Salve Jars, $1.50. = 1 Sterling Silver Buffer, $6. 2 Sterling Silver Trays, $3.50, 1 Sterling Silver Hammered 'rny.?lz.so.