) -rf- Eft- (H5J ' fcS' 4 U' :s t w . 4. uiiniwwipni LIVELY FARCE AND WELL "THE GRASS WIDOW" FRESH BUT NOT GREEN Very Sophisticated Young Per son Heroine of Very Sophisti cated "Musical Show" BREAKS THROUGH ICE Skating Over Pond of "Frenchy" Farce Not Skillful Enough to Avoid Splashing Cold Water on Moralists JTHK.ORAW WIDOW." tnualcei comfnV play and lyrics by fhannlnr Polio, k and Hfnnotd Welf; muale by laula A lllrach, .lanr'ea and aaemble by Mix tchfch and Wllllani J. Wtiaon. Trfentil r Modioli Core-, for feit Theater. The cast: Vincent Fanchon ,CIlr... , titbette . Lltattf , Annette. Anatel river! . Tom O'Hara Marlon Tullir Anita Frantesra . ...Inn Henlnr . . . (tacky Sharps . lose Kf asn.r . . . . .la Dandy otla Harlan . Natalie. Mt Hretfhfii Kaatman i.rrr uoyie tAunt adiihiii tl Ml follatte eruaa. Karnand rVoIalllfa victor sioriey Jimiiri lha Ctitnf fit f-aat.t.fliivnil Howard Marah Lucille, Jacques's slater Marguerite!.. Krltta Act 1 A railway station ifntaurant. SfQulimy, Franca. Act II. Tlif liomf of Caatfl Guyon. Parla. Act. III. Th hotel ol tha Golden Pheaaant. Fontolnbleau. Before the great war taught the gen erality of Americans that the sacrificing. devotional French people were serious, sin cere and clean cut. reviewers would hate dismissed "The Grass Widow" with the atalement. crjstalllied Into convention by frequent repetition, that 11 was typical French fare','' despite Mis programed origin on Broadway, through the medium -of JUn nold Wolf 'ahd i.hannlng Pollock, thev would have said'' with a. smirk, a wink or a frown, according to their code of ethlo and esthetic, that here.was a. devlsement of In delicacy that 'was believable in France, hut something that did not chime In harmony with tin' home-and-wlfe-anrt-mother Ideals ef the solid Anglo-Saxon qualities. The baldness of the situations it ml the boldness of the language would hae been contrasted with the reserve In action and reticence In dialogue of the English-speaking stage. The truth Is and lias been, of course that the French people have been misrepie sented by the farceurs and boiilevardlers. who have written for an exceptional public pieces that were formulary and testricted. both In .their fidelity to a. limited class and to a. specialized audience. And as for unco' guld Saxon reticence and holier-than-thou attitude, these pieces had their relishing audience on' this side of the Atlantic, though thoy did suffer a sea-change into something! more innocuous In the passage over the writer. But we haveTknown pirtly well all aldng that the Girls from Mrfxtin's and Hector's and lit Taxis and with Whoop ing Cough had their limited appeal on this side, and that the audiences which took Joy In them were by no means typical of the Teal sense and spirit of America. And since the Great War we have come to know the French better, to realize their national worth, to drop the old fiction of' their racial fickleness. lasclvlousness and whim sicality and to learn that their lightness la that of wit, mood and touch, and not of mind or morals. So no longer will It be fair or even under standable to call a theatrical entertainment which stlia objection, even In the least prudish moralist. "French." We must, if tie have to. reserve the deprecatory diminu tive "Frenchy" for such labeling. The Grass Widow." then. Is a "Fteiubv" farce with mush'. It began conventionally and somewhat tediously and about niidnct in the second developed a situation which kept a big Forrest audience In uncomfort able) and somewhat tedious .suspense till 'ha finale. Theatregoers In these trylng'tlmes, when the darkling gloom of strange Issues Invest life and life is shadowed by the immenence of the supreme sacrifice of death for a. great cause, want and need what Is lmple and sweet, not necessarily treacle and prunes-pyiatnlds-and-prlsms, but cer tainly not consciously cantharldian con ooctlons or slab brews of salacity and bore dom. The clever If immoral Parisian de visers of this sort f.f thing at least had a finesse that Is alien to the art of Messrs. Wolf and Pollock The pond of Gallic farce, stagnant beneath, is usuallv skated ever with sufficient skill to prevent' a bteak In the Ice. In the current offering the thin film cracks and even a falllable human being of merely average moials gets more than one splash of cold water The con donation or at least excuse for the old fashioned "Frenchy" farce was Ingenuity and clever audacity that did not overstep Itself. At least "The Grass Widow" has some excellent music, unusually melodious and orchestrated resonantly by the composer of several 'Follies" scores, and a cast that Includes such capital entertainers as Natalie Alt. of the clear and vibrant so prano; Jess Dandy, who has two "bits" of authentic acting to redeem much that must be, unpleasant to him; Otis Harlan and Victor Morley. Mho can make fun without straw by sheer comic ability, -and Rose Ktssner, a grotesque actress, who Is as amusing, and In like manner, as Kmma Janvier or Alice Hageman. The dances and- ensembles, arranged and drilled by Max Scheck and W. j. Wilson, desetve praise for liveliness and colorfulness W. R It. "Forward March" Globe Military life In a lighter vein was de Jlcted n .the patriotic comedy, "Forward March." which headed the bill at the Globe last night. A. large company of rookies" execute all the maneuvers in a, way that would do credit to a regular service, man. There were also a number of patriotic songs which received warm applause. The scenlo effects and staelng left nothing to be desired. May Ward, "billed as thr Dresden China Doll, pleased with her songs and chatter. Glsasons and OHoullhan have a musical specialty offering, while Monroe and Grant were seen In a comedy tramp feature Other acts Included Fred Edmunds and Jdna Leedorn, a Philadelphia girl, In an up-to-date musical skit ; Samson and Clare and Conrad Pagana. "What's Your N'ame?"Broadway A. Seymour Brown, one of "Philadelphia's most versulle comedians, headed the bill al the Broadway last night with the miniature musical comedy. "What's Your Name?" The musical numbers are of the catchy variety, and the "book" has many bright and clever Knee. The supporting oast and charus left nothing- to be desired. Pauline Frederick, In "Double Crossed," was the featured photoplay offering. BUIy McDermott drew many laugnx. while Newman, Anger and Newman have a sur prise offering. "Too Many Sweethearts" will be the head liner tha last threw days of the week, and the photoplay will be "Parentage " Bob Hall, who composes songs on the spur of the moment, and Xoutse and Johnson will c other acta on the bill. "Too Many Sweethearts" Empress Bright and pleasing muaicaf numbers, sung by capable performers, comedy that really brought laughs and a large' and well trained chorus put "Too Many Sweet' hearts," a musical comedy offering, "over the top" at the Kmpress last'nlght. There sure four blr scenes and not a.' dull moment throughout the performance. Slim, Helium drew many laughs by his quajpt and origi nal comedy The surrounding bllt. was excellent- During (he last h ilf of the weak a; Sey mour Brown will be the htaflllner in the Dtuol owitdy written by himself. "What's Yur Katne?" It Is a. story Concerning a cane til mistaken Identity and, UW u. a saaaa a mrama am msiMrBsttM' sp i personalities emphasized in flmjmkummiwmi&c$ , n i nil m , "Mary's Ankle" derives no little of its charm from Irene Fcnwick (above), whose facile act adorns the Adclphi'a new farce. Laurence (jrant's stage portrait of the Kaiser (below) is n current Cross Keys feature. "LIBERTY GIRLS" HOLD FORTH AT THE CASINO Jack Conway, as the Absent-Mindcd Professor, Is as Funny as Ever "The Liberty Girls" held forth last night at the Casino Theatte and tecelvrd n hearty reception. Joseph A. Mitchell, an actor-author of tills city, is responsible for the book the lines of which give Jack Con way, the Irish comedian, an excellent chance to display his talents' to good advantage. Others In the cast ate Patricia Baker. Hilda Giles. May Penman. James Collins. Brail .Sutton and Michael Puglla. Tlie scene of the burlesque is laid In a girls' seminary, and the complications of the plot arc nu merous and thoroughly amusing. "(Jirls From Jojland" d'ayely There ! much jo In tlie burlesque offer ed b "The flirts fiom Jojland" at the Oayei Thev show that thero is a funny side to tiie war when the men are not in battle. Among iHher featuirs is the Sub marine H-47. which lnanjgrs to go wher ever it please!. Billy Gilbeit. Hie principal comedian. kMi the pace for the 'unmaking and Is assisted by a score of pielty girls who help to put the show over with dasli and spirit Aliiny novel Ideas weie offered In the way of scenery and costumes and the music was up to the minute Clyde Hates at Trocadero The Trocadero Theatre last night was the scene of the "Follies of Pleasure." with that well-known laugh-puller. I.uke Warm, alias Clyde Bates. Others in the cast are Char lotte. Woith Tom McKemia. Violet Ullson. Mae Mills and Nat Shark. Mllo, the classi cal il.inc.cr in the show, was good to look upon. "The Final Arbiter" Cross Keys "The Final Arbiter." an unusual act in vaudeville is the leading art In the Cross Keys Theatre this week. It is a little dra ma thut deals with arguments for and against preparedness and it was written by I awrencf) Giant who plays the leading lole. He plays the dual part of a clergyman who Is h pacifist at ttrttt but later is won over to the side of ptepa redness through a dies m Many snappy songs were offeied by the Four Melody Maids, a quartet of lively young women, while Frank Farion gave a, number of good stories and songs, lie Is one of the very best "singles" liuvaiidevilie on elthei the two or three-day circuit. Tom l.ltiton and His Jungle Gtrls wete as good as ever The l.avellos gave a thrilling perform ance on a slack wire, while Hlce and Fran cis offeied a singing and talking novelty. The Millinery Shops will be the. feature act on the bill for the last half of the week which begins Thursday. "Motoring With Death" Xi Nothing seems to be impos.sible xuit to P.e- sista, who Is one of the novv.l features this week at the Nixon, lie caused no end of wonder by his amazing feat! of strength and performed tricks which brought an abundance of applause. ".Motoring With Death" Is the title of another feature which provided' many thrills and surprises. Many new Ideas were Introduced In acts presented by Brooks and Powers, Charles Nichols and - company and Webb and Itoinalne. "Conscience." an Intensely In teresting photoplay, with Gladys Brockwell In the leading to!i, proved to be one of the best features seen here in many weeks. The picture abounds in thrilling situations. "Solitaire" Nixon Colonial "Solitaire," a clever playlet, was the lead ing act of a well-balanced bill presented last night at the Nixon Colonial Theatre In Germantown. The playlet Is then In a faultless manner by a number of clever performers, and it funny. The scenlo ef fects are unusually good and It Is an act that won many friends' The O'Neill Sisters, in the "Melody Lane Girlt," was an act that made a biti wllh lovers of singing, and Kl CoU, xylophone. wlnarU, wa's pleasing Hith hl rendition' of many old-llrne and popular alts. A large supply of.fjin and music was, supplied to the bill by Ray Cummings and Kdna Shelly, musical comedy stars. Fields nnd Holllday had a funny act In their sketch, "The Haw fitcrult." and Slg Franx'a wihrlwlnd cycJUts performed many tJIfflcUlt tricks awheel. The show -concluded with an ex citing photoplay of love and society and politics. "Tlie Double Cross," Rtarrlng Paul ine Frederick. ' "The Sidewalk Cabaret" Nixon Grand Sparkling wit and humor characterised the act of Ueldrr and Packer and their eight "danctng dolllea" In "The Sidewalk Cab aret." the big feature offered at the Nixon Grand Amid a novel ncento setting, the eight young ladies. In attractive costumO introduced many new dance Bteps. Between the dances, Heider and Tecker convulsed the audience with their rapid-fire biiafts of humor. , Adelaide Boothby offered an entemlnlnr alnglor act, Stetiper and Coofir, the MUaeh MiirJb$&. finiUi andWU ttnd" Winter si'inmr siniPi . 2iSfl EVEJStffG LE0GERPHirADlLPHtA:, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, - STAGED COMIC OPERA FOREMOST AMONG FOOTLIGHT NO VELTIE N'ntnlit Alt lcnils spriRhtliness nnd conviction to the title part in "The Grass Widow." the new musical comedy visible at the Forrest Theatre. CLARA YOUNG'S ART SUPERB IN "MAGDA" Sudermann's Powerful Play Viv idly Screened Hart, Lockwootl, Washburn in Other Films hl'XXI.KV "Mssda," with 'Ihij Kimball Vouhk. Adntiied lj Marconi Turnbnll from the Ursula by Herman Nudermrfiin. Directed bv Kmlln ChautarU. Select IMi'turts Many great actresses have played the part of Magda In Herman Sudei matin's "Ileimat," but It remained for Clara Kim ball Voting to give it permanency in motion pietute photography She has portrajed this chaiarter rolo in snub fino style that it ill always be referred to as one of her best pcieeti effort" This production also marks the Initial attempt of this Capahln actress In plajs made bv her own com pany. If the following teleases upon the Select Program ate as good as this one. then the much adveitised quality of some other film firms will have to look to their laurels'. t From tlie opening scenes in the taste fully arranged home, throughout the caiecr of Magda and to the end. the director has given it setting that is ever realistic. Care ful attention to the details of arrange ment of tlie drapeiles. the soft lighting, sim plicity In grouping the hupportlng players and then intelligent employment of near views of the plaers contilbute to the suc cess of rCmile Chautnrd's product ion. The photographer has several beautiful studies which ate worth special attention In the selection of plajers Mlhs Young has used her father. Kdvvard Kimball, for the dtamatlc part of the father. JR woik is keenly Intelligent nnd demonstrates his training In character woik It Is the act lug of Miss Voting that will be. a surprlfe to those who have heietofoie not appreci ated this artist. She Is the beet screen actress today, possessing an understanding of ,tho technique or motion plctmes that many competitors might well mvv. In her support aie Alice Gale. Valda Valkvrlen, Kitty Baldwin. Maude Ford. Thomas Hold lug, Kdmund Fielding. George Merlo and two children ARCADIA "The Narrow Trail. ilb William M nan Aoarl.J from thn atorj- of Air Hart by Ilaryev ! Thaw Directed liv Thoma, ir In e Artiraft production. This Is the fiist production of William S. Hart upon tlie Artcraft piogiam. as well as the final kciecn appearance of his horse Fritz. It l another example of the author actor sureii story, and is a ery creditable one. Hint knows ills Wotl, and lie never misses an opportunltv to bring out Its pictures-quo features. His settings are always correct and ills supporting players are se lected for their types rather than for their names. In tilts instance his femlmno part ner Is Sylvia Bremer, whoso appearance Is pleasing, as it was in other luce produc tions. The stoty was viitually written aioimd Hart's pony Fritz. Jt tells of a falling out among his gang of bandits be cause of tha peculiar marks upon his pony, which marks too often betray the presenre of outlaws. The photography Is beautiful without any attempt at elaborate settings. Vlt'TllRl.l -rarailUf r.anlfn," with Harold Lockwocid Adapted by I'. J. Italshofar and 'V h"!cer ,r"" (ilbba'e novel of similar title. Directed l.y . j. Halaliofer and Motoitrai'hed by Antonio Uaudlo. Metro production. The manner in which this story has been produced makes it entertaining. It Is a good example of how a short scenario can he stretched out by means of Intelligent footage of film, the use of many close views of the players and some good titles, praise is also duo to the camera man, Antonio Gaudlo, whose work In this production is the best he has yet contributed to the screen. Ills artistic composition of the ex terior scenes and the good lighting Is es pecially noteworthy. Briefly, the story con cerns the bringing up of a young man as a model of innocent youth. He la guarded from the outside world and never permitted to see women. To quote "Wld" Gunning, "We knew when h did get out he was going to bump into some wicked watnp, who would try awful hard to tempt him. with the clean-minded heroine sticking around and waiting for the finish." And so sho did. Harold I-ockwood Is excellent In this and gives a good idea of an Innocent youth. Vitglnia Bappae as' the vampire will hear watching, for the screen Is In need of In telligent portrayers of this type. There, are too many who Just "paint up" as sirens, but cannot net, them. Vera Slsslon was the sweet young girl, while Lester Cuneo appeared as the friend. Others were Catherine Ifenry and G. Spottl. KKGKN'T "Tit Fibber.." with Bryant Wash burn. Adapud from the ainry by Jamea W Adams. Directed by W. O. Wtndon. Kasanar production. Here Is to be found a delightful comedy story with the surprise finish that makes .the O. Henry stories so popular. It Is not so much the acting of the capable players that elves It such brilliancy, but the man ner In which Director Wlndon has kept up the pitch of interest throughout the tale's unfolding; It would not be fair to the au thor or to future beholders to tell the plot here, for its charm Is in the unexpected de velopment of how a man and wife each seek to aid the household expense fund with out telling the other. Bryant Washburn, of "Skinner" stories faqta, Is the principal Player as husband. His work Is of the llght-comedy sort which has. made him one of the screen's best comedians. Virginia Valli is a comely actress who Is rapidly coming to the front ranks of feminine play ers, while John. Qossar gives his usual faith ful character delineation. The admirable Ooldwyn' picture. "Baby Mills," with charming Madge Kennedy k the leading rols, is the feature film of the Palace Theatres current bill. The second showing; in this city of Douglas Fairbanks lit '."Th Mart from Painted Post" la offered . al j ."WM." xfff current bills MARY'S ANKLE HAS SLENDER OUTLINES Without Much Substance, May Tully's Farce Is Neverthe- Less Bright and Amusing SIAItVS AX KM: Farce in three atl by Mv Tully. Slax-d )v Kartram Uarrlaon. .Man- niteimnr A. II. Woodi. Hoi tor Hampton Iter! I.vtell "I'hub" Pfrkm I.eo Dnnnellv Stokes T W. tllbaou Mra. Jlerrivale Zfldt tfeari Mar Irni lVnwlck .Mrs. Hums Adelaide l'rinee ! 1" Hampton vtnlt'-r Jones Kxpresainan William .1. Morrwv First Hteward Noel Tearlo Act I OtTlce and living toom of Doctor damn um. In Mra. Mcrrlvale's apartment. New York city, mornlnc. Act II Same as Act I. Ten days later, afternoon. Act 111 Deck of the steamship Hi-rmuda, ono hour later. Slentleniess ami charm are typical of Mary's anklo and of tha dainty play in which It Is Involved. The title suggests piquant developments not too timorous of the proprieties. Theso last, however, ere decorously observed throughout Miss Tully's pleasant little farce. The piece is neither racy, nor daring, nor salacious. Tho par ticular brand of "smartness" txempllfied by such footllght offerings as "Baby Mine" and "Fair and Warmer" has little kinship Willi the Adelphl's new bill. Thn piece is but mildly seasoned. The title alone has that "dash paprika" which occasionally Is said to cheer tlie managerial hox ofllce No disappointment that tills apparent clno suggested by a catchy play natna piovcd false was, however, leglstered by last night's audience, that laughed heartily at amusing situations, capitally acted. Weailness at risque plays need by no means betoken prudishncss. It tan indicate also sad satiety with respect to lather well worn subject matter monotonously repeated. Miss 'fully, It must be confessed, lias te verted to certain ancient farcical motives, but as tlipse have, for some seasons been in iclipse, their revival actually assumes romethlng of the -virtue of novelty. They are breezily and refreshingly treated. 3lcr rliueiit produced by tho old situation, in which a niffgaidly uncle unexpectedly de scends upon a struggling young nephew, trained for a profession, but at his i-lts" end to secure a livelihood, is legitimateand delectable. In this Instanco the climax is complicated by the fact the youth, a patient-hunting doctor, who has tent out bogus wedding announcements in order to secure "matketable" presents, is ministering lo a fair ilnmsal with a upratned nnkle at the very moment when the reputed ogre appears, or course, tho girl is mistaken tor the, bride and the most diveiting- tcene of the play ensues. About this situation Is fashioned a farcical fabric that is often thin, particularly In the first ait, which teems unnecessarily padded; but tho action is delightfully accelerated with the entrance of Walter Jones as the highly self-assuted and completely hoaxed lelatlve. Best of all, au admirable company paiticlpales in the ftmmaking with so much expertness and so keen a sense of character values that what is essentially merely fragile farce takes on the substance and conviction of genuine comedy. For this reason "Mary's Ankle" Is not one of those tempestuously "uproarious plays" that fire the beholder with overemphasis, it is bright, merry, wholesome, unpretentious entertain ment, urnparred by the "tumult and the shouting" sometimes so unwisely used to "ginger up" mirth-provoking possibilities. Under these circumstances even the author's elongation of the aim of farcical coinci dence may bo forgiven. The trio of young men whose purses are as empty of coin as their active brajns ate rich aie. engagingly presented by Bert Ijtell. T. W. Gibson and Leo Donnelly. Walter Jones's sound farcical technique is gratifyingly displayed in his unctuous poi trait cu the hoodwinked uncle, whose outlines are faintly suggestive o't that Shef field Gregory that used to be so delicious) presented by Gilbert Hare when his gifted brother John gave "A Pair of Spectacles." Irene Fenwlcks delicate art Is as winning as her much-discussed ankle, and that Is voicing high praise. Helda Seara's hypochon diical landlady Is a comlo gem, equaling her achievement in "The Blue Mouse." The Bteamshlp betting of the last act Is pleas antly realistic and fertile in fun poten tialities, of which the playwright happily avails herself. jr. -p. C, "In Again and Out Again" Win, Penn' Headline honors at the William Penn Theatre last night were awarded to the tab loid musical comedy. "In Again and Out Again." Francis and Do Mar, who head the' i-nai, hjc nupuoriea oy a clever ana attrac tive chorus of pretty girls. Hawthorn and Anthony, comedy singers and talkers, won a good measure of applause with their witty observations. . Other numbers on the bill were Palfrey, Hall and Brown, in a novelty act, and the Cooney Sisters, singers and 'dancers. The photoplay number on the bill was "The I-one Wolf," featuring Hazel" Dawn. , Lecture on Home Economics Miss F. M. Sweeney, of the Home Kcono mlo Department of the UnlteJ States food administration, will be- the speaker tonight at S o'clock at the meeting of the Home Economic Association, at Drexel Institute, The meeting will be open to all friends of the association, Concert at Musical Art Club The first meeting of the Pennsylvania J pnapter or the American Oulld-of Organists Will be held torilght at the Musical Art ClUb, Seventeenth and Chestnut streets. There, will be musical numbers ;by Ir and' Mrs. J5uuUnltrj,an4;MM!y--A4- li.iirir.ui: rAVANAfiH WINS LUCILLE CAVANAGH WINS AUDIENCE AT KEITH'S Her Dance Offering Is Headline Feature of Wcll-Rounded and Pleasing Kill Iuclllo Cavanagh hns designated her of fering at Keith's this week as "a kaleldo scope of dance, color arid song" and It would be difficult to find a more fitting de scription for It Certainly all that there csn be of beauty nnd of artistic perfection In a dance Miss Cavanagh has crowded Into hers and her production well merits the leading place on this weitk's bill. Special music and lyrics for the number have been written by Charles McCarron. The remarkable scenlo decorations were designed by Livingston Piatt and executed by Unltt A Wlckes and qulto naturally Miss Cavanagh's gowns are to bo credited to Lucille. The terpsichore artist Is sup ported by Frank Hurst in a dance entitled, "The Proposal," nnd by Ted Doner In a fast waltz entitled, "Dry Your Tears." All three appear together In several other dances. A mirth-producing one-act farce Is pre sented by Charles Grapewln and Anna Chance under the titlo "Poughkecpsle." The background for the sketch Is a domes tic tragedy but all of the tragedy Is oon lost in mirth Tlie story centers about the suspicious wife of a traveling salesmai.. Tlie salesman returning homo brings acci dentally tho suitcase of a filend. The sus picious wife reaiches his baggage and IlndV in the friend's suitcase evidence to support her suspicions and Incriminate her husband. A clever and winning collection of dance, song and wit Is given by Sylvia Claik, who Is making her first appearance here In a single nfTerlng. The snap with which she puts her songs over Is sure to win approval fiom any audience. For the children there Is a pleasing novelty on the program In Leonnnl Gau ncr's animated toy shop. A gioup of won derfully trained ponies Imitate mechanical toys nnd later go through some clever tricks nlong with three trained dog". The chief funmakerx o-n tho bill arc Clark 7Vie world's largest manufacturers of shaft-drive units for the conversion of motor cars into trucks. ppaiii.i ' i ; fyi? ' ii"' SgSBI PHILADBLPiHA NEV7YDRK I 1 rrTv Jww La tCvMviv ?! . r-Ks r t--k HHHHHHsHsPHsiHsiHslsi m Lj y 1 dk m t ml m m '1 1 sssssssB' isssH sfl ssssst sssHv fBPssssssH liiiH assH JH sHH I Mk r A ilk J BLLKJSBl-.!9L-SsWu , Itk aV SSK1 SSSk B HgsjSBJHSjBJMaaaMpaMnaviBMaMWBWM it iBBBBBBrBBBSaBBSSjBBIBBaBla&,.H.-jBP SSSSSSB-fJsff R S .J A SSsV. tw A jaa Sf SpJSpJSpJSpJSpJSHpJ H sjJBsln'afHBSBf sassaBaaasBBaLaiaSSBtLLSsssssSssHil,' jSPJBPJBSSJBJfSBHSJBJBjBHaBjaBJHBBBHBBJBBH Hssl '. ' alillMssaBslk. ' '' -'.kjU 1917 I r in. '"rrT", ":z:z2 and Verdi, old Philadelphia favorites. In the role of Italians, The Four Nlghtons present a series of artistic poses requiring both strength and skill. BobUtnopp and Chris Cornelia do a little bit of everything In acrobatic dancing. Tho Boudlni Broth ers give a variety ol accordion selections. The third and- final eplsodo of "Tho He treat of tho Germans at the Battle of Arras" called forth almost as much enthu siasm from the audience as did some of tho animated offerings. "SHORE ACRES" DELIGHTS PATRONS OF ORPHEUM. Domestic Play of New EnRlnnd Life Wins Emphatic Approval "Shore Acres." James A. Hearne's play of simple New Kngland life, evidently has lost none of Its many povvets of appeal. This was much in evidence when tho play was presented at the Orpheum last night. Judging from Its reception, the piny seems destined to bring tears to tho eyes nnd smiles to the lips of Uicatregoers for many years to come. The story, that of the rebellion of two lovers against the objections of their par ents, with a thrilling elopement as a cli max, Is well known. The rolo of ITncIo Nat Berry 'was played by Henry Horner. Florence Davenport, ns the nleCe, Is ap pealing nnd sympathetic. Tho other roles also aie well played. Continuing Plays Sir J. M Bnrrle's blend of fancy and fact, satliv. tenderness and humor, "A Kiss for Clndeiella." remains at the Broad Street Theatre. Maude Adaina. has the lead ing rolo. Among her coadjutors are Morton Selten, It. Peyton Carter and William Boyd. An excellent cast that Includes Jamec O'Neill, Nance O'Nell. Sidney Herbert, ChflTles Caltoti and Frederick Lewis and a superb scenlo liivestltuto in which the hand of David Belasco Is manifested, lend vividness and appeal to the elaborate Biblical spectacle, "Tho Wanderer," which Is still winning large patronage at tho Metropolitan Opera House. "Choatlng Cheaters." replete with merriment and melo drama, is the Garrlck's bill. Maude Ful ton's engaging little comedy. "Tho Brat," continues lo be the Lyiic's offering. 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These and other distinct 1 RUXTUN features we would like to explain to you personally. A phone call will arrange for a demonstration, or wo invite you to tall at your convenience. " ' COMMERCIAL CAR UNIT CO. 16th and Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone Hell, Diamond 7IS0; Keystone, krrk USS '1 "l LIPP1NCOTT MOTOR CO. 60 North Second Street, Camden, N. J. H CARTOON rmiiSv " i PROVOKES LAUGH "Bringing Up Father Ahr-n.ll Delimits Audi L! Funny Charm.,,,.. SI lmtNOINU LP TATItpn SQ ...... ri.n By jonn K, Calnt. M 1 riRf.".,Vi,hn,,t rh"r & Tommy "swir,. rsarvs, -Wi, 4f V B, ira. .-nag-nt,, Mahoncr, tnolUt ""N Maureen, hfr rtu titer Mfls J, Aci. lJ?KaSnW.S"r ursxii. "- oi th it,; -vn I.-The C..H, K.rry Co. ,, Tho first musical farce which k.. to tho Walnut ,ine .. c" h was revealed last evenlnr i Jl'?1 .' Father Abroad." Ti,. ... ' ""nir1 .. ' wee is ona1" tli.uotis, round of humor with tk. production built around ih. ...... Mal.oi.cy. Dlnty Moore, i, oZ. running mate, and Mrs. Marr,,, who nags her husband from curtal? tain, -mis funny trio plungaS, ence into narnxvama f ..... '" and the performance was h?ld ' prill nnnau ni, .. i. . IU UD subside; "" '" ""ow th0 nwrtmm! nils offering? of the nonnla. .. acterH Is much f unnler tfian' th. n ' cii.ai iiiiiiiui'i m urn Atneii.! . a of the Mnhoney family's visit tSVibfiil buy an ancJeiil rastlo in Kerry Goi.7..i i-nives in mnatnos. The innt-liaM. turcss pops up aboard thi".'. tlieni llflOSR the Atlnnll. enll'-V w daughter of the owner of the r-aiif'IJ! HiK a large price from Jlgg, fop ika . erty. After tho family begins T-SU in the old na.cn -Ilrpi (.. tIL?""? tuid to cover up his action h.WSffJ .us irate spouse that he has inu3.' Hawaiian prince to visit them. 1Hi John K fiilnn n. Tl. -t.-i- & Hon J." hensou as hls'wlfe wei! ally good and Ben. B. Byron In thswffSI Dlnty Moore was one .of ih. ,S?..I provokers of the cvenlnp. MatipmrV I 'I ha chorus was made up of nn frprlghtly glrlB with good voices. 'ail iuivi m iui PHUIII Hflirj "i 1"C' ... - . B'euHfJSJRi' fcrWWFlT IS! Iti SJMJ c -- , r'l. rWfjJHMR. , i ' i "w; r.vtw ' .trr 'f 1 ' J if ' tlif.i "t?'': ' 'vvr ;'
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