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"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
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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
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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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to tho Walnut ,ine .. c" h
was revealed last evenlnr i Jl'?1 .'
Father Abroad." Ti,. ... ' ""nir1
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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.
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