if.M fc-j!nsf ' t' i-(. t'npt1awr?'OfTl-Wfi, EVENING PUBLIC LEDGEIir-PHlLADELPHIA, , TUESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 101S '0' ' ft fr-Wft' ' ''"-""' -8ifl"' t'th rlt(K '' t-'-t - I. l Vf l. ? i hw. f- Ift, 1. I' (O C . Itf' I' ftif JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE Nancy Wynne Tells About the Dance at tlie Thomas G. Ash tons Several Dinners to Precede Nancy Hears Several Tales SOMEHOW I rather think the celebra tions will pall a bit tonight. Aftor the excitement over tho armistice, -I wondor if every one will want to usher out tho old and wclcomo in ho new year In tho usual way. It's a funny way, Isn't it? You go downtown and walk around a llttlo and then finish tho evening with supper at aomo one of the cafes. But In order to do that you havo to think about it at least a week ahead, so you can engage a table at a cafe; otherwise, nothing doing. Isn't It true? And it's usually rather sad. It seems as if that armistice celebration would do for a while. But I guess there'll be" some parties. THE Tom Ashtons' dance will bo given this evening for Anne, whd is one of the very prettiest of tho younger girls. Sho Is about fifteen now ana nas xno .loveliest oval foco, and hair like spun gold. She is a splendid llttlo horsewoman, you know, and rides In all the snows : nas no den, indeed, slnco sho was eight or nlno jeara of age. Tho party Is to be given in tho Ashton homo at NJynnowood, and there will bo any number of dinners beforo it takes place. Anno herself will bo a truest at the dinner Mr. andilrs. Lleber will give at their homo In Bryn Mawr for tno two Harrison girls. The Harrisons, by the way, aro very pretty, too. Their mother was Margaretta Largo, you remember. She is the oldest of tho three Largo girls, who married Joe Harrison, Charles Fox and May Eauby respectively. Mary married Charllo For, and Henrietta is tho wlfo Mr. Easby. They aro all three as pretty as pictures, and so it is natural that their children should be, is it not7 Tho Fox children and tho Easby baby afe all too small for such parties as to night's, but Margaretta and Sarah (the latter of whom was named for her grand mother, tho lato Mrs. John Ir.rge, who was Miss Sarah Meade) are "right in the swim" with tho school set. Mrs. Llebr Is r cousin of theirs and is giving the dinner for them at her homo in Bryn Mawr. ANOTHER dinner will bo given by the A Emory McMlchaels for their daughter, Ellen McMlchaol. There are quite a few Ellens In tho Harrison family. Mrs. Charles Custls Harrison, Ellen McMlchael's grandmother, is Ellen, and her mother, Mrs. McMlchacl, is Ellen, nnd then tho Charles Custls Harrison Jr.'s daughter is Ellen. So you seo the family Is fond of tho namo and llltes to namo tho grand children after a very dear grandmother. ELAINE SULLIVAN is going to have a dinner, too, at tho Woods beforo tho dance. She Is the youngest daughter of the James r-ancls Sulllvana end will be, I suppose, about ready to be brought out next year. I'm not sure about Elaine; sho may have another year to wait. I can't remember whether sho Is sixteen or seventeen. It's awfully hard to keep track of ages, Isn't It? And a year or so either way makes llttlo difference when one Is growing up. THE Packard wedding will be quite a big affair on tho Main Line this after noon. Mary is going to marry that attrac tive Dr. Arthur Billings out nt the Church of the Good Shopherd in Itosemont. She has an awful'.y pretty array of bridesmaids, and certainly tho doctor's ushers are one nice lot of men. Elizabeth Packard, who made her debut with Mary, is to be maid of honor, und Ruth Hobart, who was Intro duced at tho samo reception (Mrs. Charles Wheeler gavo a tea for Ruth Hobart, Su sanne Elliot and tho two Packa'rds), will bs a bridesmaid. WHEN you've been going along for a couple of months without hearing from the other side and then suddenly get not .one but three letters all In one mall, don't you Just naturally pass out? You do, and that's what happened to Ethel when tho letters camo yesterday. Now don't ask me her last name, 'cause I won't tell you. But you ought to havo seen her smile. And tho family said, "Now the air will bo balmy onco more." YOU remember the time Molly went over to New York and bade' a soldier a very affectionate good-by, and though ho was "only a friend," sho spent about $9.99 on tho trip to say good-by. Well, he's back again. He's at ono of the camps on this side. Great times, these I M T DEARS, don't talk to me about the fallings of young brides. I met one yesterday, and sho was looking wildly about the room and snltllng daintily. After a whllo Bhe remarked, "Do you notlco ham or bacon cooking?" "No," said I. "That's funny," said she; "I was sure I washed my hands after getting breakfast this morning." So It goes. NANCY WYNNE. Social Activities Doctor Andrews, of Montpeller, Va., will bo best map at tho marriage of Miss Jean Ij. Austin 'daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William Llsetor Austin, and Mr. William du Pont, which takes place tomorrow afternoon at ji'cloclc Tho ushers will bo Mr. William Xlaeter Austin, Jr. i Mr. Henry Pollard Con verse, Colonel Bernard Converse and Mr, j)uer Irving, of New York The ceremony will bo performed by thou Rev. Andrew , Mutch, D. D., rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where the wedding will be solemn Ited. Miss Austin gavo a luncheon yesterday at l.lseter Hall, her home In Rosemont, In honor of her bridesmaids. Among the guests were Miss Elizabeth Orlbbel, Miss Marion du Pont, Miss Isabel Wanamaker, Miss Katherlne Put 1 1 am, Miss Lois L. Jackson, Miss Natalie Davis, Miss Doris Dexter, Miss Anna Austin and. Mrs. Harry Pollard Converse. Miss Isabel Wanamaker will entertain af dinner this evening at her home In Merlon In Honor of tho bridal party. Among tho guests at the 'dinner whlpli Mr. nnd Mrs. William A. Lleber will give tonight In honor of Mlos-Mnrgarttta Harrison-and Mlse Sarah Meade Harrison, daughters "-of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Harrison, at their home ir Bryn Mawr before- the dance to be g'ven by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Ashton for Miss Anne Ashton will be Mlsa Ashton, Miss Le tltlo. Heckscher. Miss Jessie Da Costa, Mies Itfnry Norrls, Miss Virginia HeoltBchcr, M'ss Pol'y Thayer, Mr. Richard Newlln, Mr. Fred, crick Bally. Mr. Wonderly Filler, Mr. Kenton Hlnisibrry. Mr, Ledyard Heckscher, Mr. Craw ford Harrison, Mr, Oeorge Olbbs and Mr, Wfe. t Mr, and Mrs". Rene O. Hare, who' have "been n mKlnr their home with .their parents, Mr, MdildiS. KmoJt Jit 0 Souh Xnntj second street, left last Friday to make their future home in Wllliamsport, Pa. Miss Helen Itemson Conger, daughter of tho Rev. Arthur B. Conger, of Vlllanova, who Is a student at Qoucher College, Is spending tho holidays with her brother-in-law nnd sister, Lieutenant and Mrs. Franklin T. Clark, at Now Haven, Conn. Captain Robert "W. Daniel, V. S. A . anu Mrs. Daniel, formerly of llosemont, spent the week-end at tho Aldlne. Captain Daniel sails for Franco today, ng a member of the financial mission. Mrs. Daniel will visit her parents at Huntington, AV. V., during tho captain's absence abroad. Miss Corlnno B. Freeman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Frcemnn, entertained at cards last evening at her home, 1832 Spruco street. Major and Mrs. Ralph Pcnjberton aro spending tho winter at Lakewood, N, J., where Major Pomberton Is stationed at tho fiovcrnment hospital. Mr. Howard Evans, of tho Bnrtram, will give it- watch mdct'ng party and supper In tho Palm Room of the Bellevue-Stratford this evening. Tho gueste will lncludo Mrs. C. Stanley Hurlbut, Mrs, Isaac W. Kemblc. Miss Sara A. Brown, MIrs Schmidt. Mr. Strong, Mr. Van Dyke and Mr. Hurlbut. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. O'Neill, of 43 West Upsat street, Germantown, announce tho en gagement of their daughter. Miss Florence 13. O'Neill, to Captain John I. Donahue, United States medical reserve corps. Tho fifth annual dance of tho Btudenls of tho Pennsylvania State Collego living In and about this city will be held In tho lloso Room of tho Bellevue-Stratford this evening at 8:30. It has becomo art annual custom to hold the affair every year during tho Christmas holidays when the undergraduates are home, nnd Is a means of bringing them together with the "old grnds." This year the dance will have a murtlal spirit due to tho many men who will beprcsent In tho uniform of the S. A. T. C, and tho many alumni In tho uniform of their respective branches of the service. Tho Rose Room will bo decorated with the Blue- and White of Stato College. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kdward Ryan, of Lans downc, announco the engagement of their daughter. Miss Cecilia Margaret Ryan, to Mr. Joseph F. Buckley, of this city, formerly of Reading. Miss Marlon R Hendren gavo a luncheon at her home on Saturday, when tho engage ment vraa nnnounced of Miss Elinor II. Dixon, daughter of Mr. William F. Dixon, of Rldgo avenue. Roxborough. to Lleutennnt F. A. Gil bert Diamond, of Mount Airy. Tho luncheon wub In honor of Miss Dixon, and other guest? 'r.cluded Miss Wllla Hendren, Miss Helen Farran, Mlsa Lois Anderson, Miss Florenco Brooks, Mlsa Dorothy King, M'ss Leona Weiss, Mlra Dorothy Hewlsh, M'ss. Mildred Rlghter und Miss Sara Jamison, of Haddon field, N. J. Lieutenant Diamond Is stationed at Baltimore, Md. A large Chr'slmas party wan given last evening by the Athletic. Recreation Center, corner of Twenty-sixth atid Jefferson streets. A huge Christmas tree was loaded with presents for the children and happiness for he grownups. Dancing, entertainment and gamri were also provided and refreshments. The feature of the evening was a Liberty sing, under the direct'on of Miss Estelle Tnber, the singing conductor at the center, who haH given valuable service as a volunteer 'eader In tho Liberty sing movement of the war camp community service. Under tho Inspiring tltlo of "Victory" the Y. M. H. A. presented Its annual show 'ast "venlng nt Mercantile Hall. Wh'le In gen et al form a minstrel show, "Victory" proved far d'ffercnt from tho general run of such shows, with decorations in red, white und blue nnd novel and patriotic costumes. E'ins HnnfT, Jr., formerly a partle'pant In the Y. M. H. A. shows, ncted as director. A. Lipschutz wrote the book and lyr'cs, and his skit "Suffer to the Lnrt" proved ono of tho biggest hits of the evening. "Patsy" Filch, played by Morris Wiener, gave hnltat'ons, monologues and songs which delighted the audience. Others who added to the excellence of tho Bhow were Morris Sacla, Milton Llchtensteln, Herbert Wclnburg and Samuel Vogolson. A dance followed tho show. MISS MARY PACKARD BECOMES BRIDE TODAY Weds Dr. Arthur E. Billings in Church of Good Shepherd . at Rosemont A wedding of much social Interest took Place at four o'clock this ufternoon, when Miss Mnry Pnclmrd, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. George R. Packard, of Vlllanova, be came the bride of Dr. Arthur E. Billings, formerly of North Carolina. Tho ceremony was solemnized In tho Church of tho flood Shepherd, Rosemont, by the rector, the Rev. Charles Townsend. Tho bride, who was given in marrlnge by her father, wore a gown of white sntln and tulle with a court train of satin. She wore a veil of old lace, which her mothor hud worn nt her wedding, and carried a bouquet of lilies of tho valley. I lltlo Miss Avli Thayer and Miss Elizabeth Packard, cousins of the bride, were tho flower girls, and wore lingerie dresses nnd white hats. They carried round bouquets of oU-fnshloncd (lowers. Miss- Elizabeth W. Packard attended her sister as maid of honor, and wore a gown of pink chiffon over blue chiffon, and a pink mallne hat trimmed with silver flowers. Sho carried a round bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Helen Hope Wilson, Miss Katherlne M. Lea, Miss Frances Tyson, Miss Rachel Filler, Miss Elizabeth Mc Mlchael, Miss Elizabeth Trotter and Miss Ruth Hobart. were all dressed alike In frocks of pink chiffon and pale blue mallne hats, trimmed with silver. They carried sheaves of pink roses. Major John B. Carson attended Doctor Billings as best man, and the ushers were Dr. Duncan Despard, Dr. Alexander O'Neill, Mr. John II. Packard, 3d, Mr. Evan Ran dolph, Dr. James Olbbon and Dr. William B. Stroud. ( Upon their return from their wedding trip Dr. and Mrs. Billings will bo at home at 1703 Spruce street. COL. LIT INSTRUCTS CAFl'AINS Seventy Team Heads Ready to Start' Jewish Charities Drive At a dinner given by Colonel Samuel D. Lit In the Mercantile Club last night, Instruc tions for the campaign to raise 1750,000 for tho formation of a "too per cent Fed eration of Jewish Charities" were handed to the seventy captains who will head the teams In the drive. The campaign will open Monday, January 8, wjth a dinner at Mercantile Hall, Broad and Master streets, The speakers will be Abram Elltua, former United States nmbas udor to Turkey) Felix M. Warburg, of tho war industries board, and Dr. Cyrus Adler. Colone.1 Lit will preside. Co-operating with the 600 workers will be a committee of women under Mrs. Arthur Loeb, Mrs. .Cyrus Adler and Mrs. Jacob pinsburg, During the campaign luncheon will be served dally for all workers at the Hotel AdelDhla. 'Itenorts will bo received and instruction, issued, cyery day, COXTIXUMQ ATTHAOTtOXS BROAD Cyril Maude and his notnblo company In C. Haddon Chambers's lat est comedy, "Tho Saving Grace." As Loclatcd with Mr. Maudo aro Laura Hqpo Crews, Betty Murray, Annie Hughes, Charlotte Granville, Edward Douglas and Stanloy Hnrrlson. POUUBBT Tho Klaw nnd Krlanger mu slcnl comedy, "The Velvet Lady." by Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom, a musical version of n. nomilar farce. Georglo O'Ramoy, Marie Fynn and Minerva Covcrdale aro featured. OAItPICK David Bclasco's success, "Polly With a Past," In which Inn Clalro makes her first appearance In a dra matic role. OPKltA UOUSh' "Oh, Lady! Lady 1 1" musical comedy, produced by V. Ray Comstock and William Elliott. Book and lyrics by Guy Bolton and C. O. Wodchouse and score by Jerome Kein. Original New York enst. Including VI vlenne Segal, Carl Rnndall and Con stance Blnnej. 8HU11EIIT Last week of "Majtlme," a costume play, with attractive music. Cast headed by John Chnrles Thomas, John T. Murray and Dorothlo Blgolow. ADELPJII"S:ytB of Youth," with Alma Tell In tho chief role. A mystical play In which tho heroine peers Into her fu ture through tho medium of a crystal globe. WALXUT Dramatization of tho Illchens noel, "The Garden of Allah." Big scenlo production with n big cast and innny animals appearing. THE CHORAL SOCIETY SINGS "THE MESSIAH" Annual Performance Given at Academy of Music Under Henry Gordon Thunder The Choral Society, under tho conductor ship of Henry Gordon Thunder, hist cenlng gave tho twenty-second unnuol production or Hnendcl's Christmas oratorio. "The Mes siah." nt the Academy of Music beforo a lnrgo audience. That tlmo has not dimmed tho mnjesty of the "Hallelujah," "Amen" o, "Worthy tho Lamb" choruses, lessened tho melodic charm of "He Shall Feed His Flock." "He Was Despised and Rejected" nnd "l Know That My Redeemer Llvcth," nor diminished the lgor of "Why Do the Nations" nnd "Thou Shalt Break Them in Pieces," was shown by the cordial mnnncr In which tho more famous numbers wero re ceived by the nudu-nco. Tho soloists were Florenco Hlnkle, soprano : Merlo Alcock, contralto : Walter Pontius, tenor, and Hem I Scott, bats All were In ex cellent voice nnd ns experienced oratorio Hlng ers did their recitative and nrlas with finish nnd understanding. Miss Hlnklo was especial ly successful In tho nrlns "Come Unto Him All Yo'Thnt Labor" nnd "t Know Thnt My Redeemer Llveth," whllo Miss Alcock was nt her best In "Ho Khnll Feed His Flock" nnd "Ho Wns Despised nnd Rejected." Mr. Pontius seemed a llttlo nervous in the open ing recitative and aria, but this wore off and ho sang tho pathetic "Behold and Seo" with excellent olce und expression, and n moment later, with entire change of mood, the vigor ous "Thou Shalt Break Them In Pieces." nflei both -of which ho received much deserved applause. Mr. Set t was so well received in tha florid aria, "Why Do tho Rations?" that Mr. Thunder called upon him to rcpeut n por tion of It. It was mi odmlrablo piece of vocalization, taken at n rupld tempo nnd sung with much spirit. However excellent the solo singing, It Is In the work of the choruw thnt the success of a chornl concert lies. Mr. Thunder has In tho Choral Society a chorus of moro than 200 which he has trnlned to a high point of ef ficiency. Tho Intonation, ns a rule, was ex cellent and the chorus Is thoroughly respon sivo to the baton of the conductor, besides having n tonal quality far better than tho averago nonprofessional chorus. Whllo tho greatest npplaURo for tho worl; of tho chorus was received for the moro famous numbers, such ns-.tho "Worthy tho Lnmb" nnd tho mighty "Hallelujah," prob nbly tho best chornl work of the evening was done In tho chorus "Surely He Hath Borno Our Griefs." Hero tho gradual crewcendo from tho solemn opening to the climax was especially well done nnd Indicates much con. sclentlous rehearsal on tho part of the chorus and careful direction on the part or sir. Thunder. Tho volume of tone In tho grcnt climaxes of tho "Hallelujah" chorus, as well ns hi the others, was entirely adequuto with out cer being too rough and without shout ing, while tho many fugal passages in whlcn tho work abounds wcru sung without tho "mlxups" that nro frequent In many per formances of amateur bodies Tho wholo per formance was satisfactory und very credit able allko to conductor nnd chorus. CLUBWOMEN HERE TO WELCOME 1919 Receptions and Informal Dances Features of New Year Jubilee Arrival of tho new year will bo marked by various women's clubs with appropriate entertainments. Tonight thcro will bo un Informal danco at the Philomuslan Club. 3914 Walnut street. R will be conducted by the hospitality com mittee, of which Mrs. Stnnley Addlcks Is chairman. A reception will bo held nt tho clubhouse tomorrow afternoon from I to 0 o'clock. At tho same tlmo tho New Century Club will hold its New Year reception nt the clubhouse. 121 South Twelfth street. Tho guests of honor will Include British Consul Ifcneral T. C. Porter und Mrs. Porter. Mrs. H S. ProntUs Nichols will bt assisted In re ceiving by members or mo execume commit- tee. Many undergraduates will attend a recep tion at tho College Club, 1300 Kprucu Etrcet, tomorrow afternoon. Among other novelties will be a series of Bongs. In which tho en tertainers will appear In French peasant cos. tumes. NAVY AUXILIARY WILL .. END ACTIVITIES TODAY Mrs. Stotcshury Gives Reception Tomorrow Night for Mem- hers Here Sixteen thousand women war workers, members of tho Navy Auxiliary of tha Red Cross und many of them working girls em ployed In tho department stores, nro der mobilizing today by order of Mis. E. 'I. Stotesbury, chairman, The auxiliary's motor corps of thirty-five cars, under tho captaincy of M Milton Herold, also will ceaso to exist after today as an organization. As a mark of appreciation for tho work they have done, Mrs. Stotesbury will bo hostess tomorrow night to members of tho auxiliary at a reception in tho Bellevue Stratford Hotel. During the sixteen months of Its existence, tho Navy Auxiliary surptled over 7600 knitted garments to the navy, besides thou sands of hospital garments, and a largo quantity of surgical supplies. It also fur nished comfort kits, und large stores of tobacco to enlisted men in tho naval service. The main ballroom, tho Red Room and the Clover Room of tho Bellevue will be given over to Mrs, Stotesbury's reception tomorrow night. Burlper will be served, nnd severul orchestras will furnish music Hun dreds of women arA exutcted to attend from I uther sections ,f tl State. GOOD HOLIDAY BILL ON VIEW AT KEITH'S A Whole Feast of Good Things :.. ci n ri :.. wrtti. in uumv wciiiuniug vt im Lonieuy It's Just like a great big hollduy feast ut Keith's this week. Tncro aie numerous big hits to suit varied uppctllci for entertain ment. Muriel Window, know n as the "Little Tea cock of Vaudeville," stirred up cyclonlo np plauso by her qulck-as-a-flash changes. Sho made them right on the stage and had a new song for ever' new costume. Her stylo Is what may bo termed effervescent, and tho lilt sho scored was spontaneous. Artie Mchllngor nnd Georgo W. Meyer sang their own songs with especially good rosuits. This lively pair, like many others, did not attempt to conceal tho words from tho audience. They have a personality which Is a big asset hi making their numbers "go over." Bessie Clayton offered some new Ideas In her 1919 Dance Revue. This Is her second week at Keith's, but her llttlo production was given as warm a wclcomo as on Its opening last Monday. Tho Canslnos nnd tho dancing trio who assisted Miss Clajton also added to their laurels. Frank Gaby presented soino really now Ideas In tho ventrlloqulnl line. His dummy showed that ho was up to tho minute, and ran oft a line of epigrams in keeping with tho spirit of tho day. Gaby and his com panion were greeted with many laughs There Is a dash of music In this act which adds greatly to Its Interest. Tho trials of un ever dny married couple were well portrayed by Miss Norton und Paul Nicholson In whnt they called "A Dramntlc Cartoon." Tho net Is full of surprises nnd overflows with origi nality. They scored deolsltcly. ICIly, n llttlo girl Juggler; DcWItt, Burns nnd Torrnnce hi their not el net und tho "Four of Us." a melodious qunrtet, also were well received. A new bcrie.i of Red Cross plctuies was offered In addition to the iicuh film. OLOlli: "The jtlnile World," a spirited nnd melodic tnlnlntuio musical comedy, proved to bo worthy of its place lis hcadllner nt tho Globe. This "Hetuo of 1918" boasted a choruH which, besides being attractive to look at, could really sing. Tho rest of tho bill wns equall) entertaining for tho New Year's week crowds. Collnl's Variety Dancers elicited hearty applause, as did tho Douglas Family nnd tho act of Morgan Grny und Paul Karl. Other excellent nets were thoso of Aiiderton and Golnes and Carl McCullough. NIXON Laughs there aro aplenty this week ln tho bill ul the Nixon. "Tho Deco rotors," it comedy Bklt, leads In the un making. The sketch concerns the tioubles of a husband who returns homo somewhat uiiKteudy to llnd his home In possession of painters nnd paperhangers. Other good acts are those of Orth nnd Cod, Mcltao and Clegg and tho International Kite, a troupe uf acrobutu who supply numerous tin Ills, (,'lto.ss Kill's Ilohind West and com pany In nu up-to-thc-mlnuto farce, "Fixing tho Furnace," headed the bill at tho Cross Keys last night. The funny side of furnace troubles wns strikingly portrayed nnd the net was warmly applauded. Tho surrounding bill Includes Stnnley and Blrbnnk in a trans formation act, Plpplfax and Penlo and Lcnora Slmonsen. There wero also several reels of motion pictures'. HltOAIMTAY H. Hart MuIIugh'a minia ture musical comedy. "Here They Conic," was the hcadllner on tho New Year's week bill nt tho Broadway last night. Joe Lnnlgon la tho prlticlpul comedian in the offering nnd drew many laughs. "The Greatest Thing In Lite," a Griffith production, wns the stellar photoplay. The supporting bill Includes tho Flvo Musical McLarens und Cliff Clark. (ilt.lM) Tho elever explanation of n rcady-tongued husband to a moro or less angry Bpouso Is tho themo of "Poughkcep sie," the riotously funny sketch thut heads tho Grand bill this week. Florence Huekelt plays the role of the sus picious wife with lbnllsin, nnd presses hard her womanly intuitions nnd suspicions that mnlce possible tho funny explanations of her husband. Denton, tho partner of Miss Hackett, gives her splendid usHlHtanic. "Oh! Aunty!" tho gorgeous fashion show of lingerie nnd beautiful models displayed by tho adept hands of a deter modiste and designer, Is also on the program. Date Roth hi "Versatility" shows much of thnt quality. Cook and Savo lire n pair of good comedians, and Zertho'o Forty Dogs present un unique unlmiil act. Tho photoplay is tho first episode of the serial, "Tho Master Ms tery," featuring Houdlnl. COLONIAL An offering of Blinrpshooting and thrilling feats as presented In scenic en vironments heads the bill nt tho Colonial. Tho act Is furnished by General Plstino and a company of players In "At tho Italian Front." A comedy sketch, "Don't Do It," written by Willard Mack, Is a worthy addition to the program, and is enacted by James Kennedy and company. Do Leon nud Davos score In a fashionable skit called "Behind the Front,' which Is chock full of fun. Madison and Winchester present a travesty on "movies." Bongs and dances whllo Bob Tip & Com pany Is nil net fcnturlng u clever dog and ndds much to tho ptitertnlnnunt. The photo play Is "In tho Temple of Dusk," with Sussue Hayakawa In tho t.tar role. WILL! AM 1'liNN Hish-cluss comedy, with a nrlety of catch songs nnd original sayings, predominates a bill of nll-around oxcellence. Headed by Fred J. Ardnth. with his clever supporting cast, In "The Singing School," tho cntlro program is n well-bal- i i ..irtaiu-nniiilntprl Herieu of mirth- provoking laughs. Tho remainder of the bill includes Hoey and Lee, singing comedians , tho youthful J. C. Lewis, Jr., In "Billy's Santa Claus" : the Dezs.o Retter Brothers, gymnasts, and the entertaining photoplay. "Thirty a Week," featuring Tom Moore. Peace Satire at Dumont's An up-to-the-mlnuto skit entitled "Two Peace Delegates," containing plenty of piping hot satire and a constant string of laughs, proved well up to the standard of Dumont's mlnstrelB last night. Another Christmas Tree matlneo Is echcdulcd for today. Czeclio-Slovak Arts Show Muslo and art of tho Czecho-Slovak repub lic will bo featured at tho Art Alliance, Rlt tenhouse Square, this afternoon. Tho music will bo represented by selections from the two grent innsterB, uvoriin unu niiiciuim nu the arts by examples gathered throughout the laud, The progrnm begins nt 4 o'clock. The Christmas exhibition of small works of art closes thlB afternoon. Edward" L. Hill Is Cleared Churges of embezzlement brought" against l.-rivs"' T. H. of North Fifteenth street, by the Hollywlll Company, of Flint. Kngland, nout on- month ugo wero withdrawn yes terday and the case wns dismissed by Magls. trnte Mccleary. It was set forth by Hill's nttorney that the cotton and woolen yarn he was charged with having converted to his own use had been placed In warehouse to the account of Us owners. The merchandise in volved was valued ut more than CO,000. "metropolitan opera house wednesday evening, january 8 Concert by JOHN McCORMACK TlcUots We. 11.00, sl.BO snd M.00. Seats on a, it Metropolitan Ticket Offlca. 1108 Ch,t. ala nut trt. n cortissoz IUlivuig, f JoI0 chestnut 6t, frlYltt ltMM 4l!jr, OiSO A. M. to U P, - s "SQUAW MAN" REVIVED; WM. HART IN NEW ROLE rloudini Appears in First Episode of Serial Walsh and "Wehlcn in Films STANLi;v "flm 8qunw .linn" with npectnl ?"ii "lory by E M. lloyl and directed by Cecil H. DoMlllo. Artcrnft plaj, Motlon-plcturo actors often wish for tho opportunity to do over again the roleB they havo filled ln the past. Unlike tho parts in tho spoken drama, the chance seldom conies to Improvo one's acting once it has been le corded upon tho celluloid. Yet Cecil B. De MIIlo, who realizes tho bigger possibilities ot rnotlon-plcturo equipment today as compared with those of years paat, has been instru mental in re-creating "Tho Squaw Man" for present-day movie fans. It Is uniquo In the annals of flldom that a director should be permitted to remake a production which has already been shown to millions of persons throughout tho world, us Is tho caso with "The Squaw Man," yet it must bo admitted such a privilege suggests common-senso management. From now on It will not be a notolty to witness again tho products of directors who wero once satisfied with them in tholr original state. Tho story of "The Squnw Man" Is too well known to call for repetition here, but it 1b the new cast that Is worthy of special note. Many of tho members of the caet aro worthy of tht, honors of stardom, bo that as a wholo the cast Is ono of tho best appearing in pictures. KI llott Dexter, Ann Little, Katherlne MncDon aid Theodore Roberts. Jnck Holt, Thurston Hail. Tull Marshall, Herbert Standing. Kd wln Stevens are among the members of this unusual cast. Tho film showing the arrival of President Wilson In Franco Is un added feature of the Urogram. AnCAprA "Hntmlhnr llrotntunr" with William r.. nun niory 11 v uaninr Hullltan ana ai "ctcil by sir Hurt. Artcraft play. Imagine "Bill" Hart "cleaning out" a New York cabaret and you will have pic tured one of tho many Interesting episodes In "Branding Broadway." It Is a good story, nnd was wrltttn by one ot the best scenario writers contributing to the literature of the screen C. Gardner Sullivan. He nlnays can be depended upon to give tho sllter sheet something good, nnd In this case, ns usual, tho titles nre cleverly written and productive of mnny a laugh. "Bill" Hart, ln evening clothes, comes to New York as guardian tor tho son of n wealthy man. Hart's ward has written soino letters to the girl ln the cahe which a detec tive is employed to obtain. Then Hart meets tho girl, falls In love with her nnd the Btor ends with them departing for tho We3t to live. Thcro Is ,i lot of comedy In tho lule nnd plenty of tho Unit action whlch'has come to bo n recognized thing In tho pictures In which this player appears. Keena Owen Is the lead ing woman nnd Arthur Shirley, Lewis V. Short and Andrew Robeson nlso contribute , to the film story. VII'TOUIA "I'll Niy So" with Genree Walsh. Story by Italph II. Spencc. Fox play. Inasmuch ns the mime of the director of this) production has not been announced, it is probable thnt William Fox or even the di rector himself did not caro to have It known. Why this policy should be pursued In these enlightened times Is not quite clear. The director Is thf one responsible for tho pic ture, und If plven n good Btory he can muko It successful, providing, of course, he haB the ability. As for the film, It must be confessed Its timeliness has suffered from the signing of tho armistice. . Georgp Walsh Is it popular player, for ho brings another wholesome athletic American to the screen nnd takes his place alongside Douglas Fairbanks. Ho makes an Interesting hero. Iteglna Qulnn. William Bailey and James Black enact tho other leading roles of "I'll Say So." UKOnNT--"The JliiKtrr Mtrr." nnd "S1tl on n -"rre." featuring Hnudlnl and Kmmy AVehleil. The greatest showman slnco P. T Barnum Is how Harry Houdlnl Is known to thousands of persons In the theatrical profession. This little man has tho happy faculty of attracting crowded houses whenever ho exniblts Ills skill nt extraditing himself from boxes, handcuffs und roped nets. Not only is he n clever worker, hut he poswsses ncrtes of steel which inul.e him fenrless. In many of his feats ho risks his life. With all his ability to present a good entertainment, he pos wesses the strength of nn athlete and can per form soino of the most dllllcult stunts. It Is this strength alone which Is the secret of his escsp'ng from stralt-lnckets before tho gaze of tho spectators, and now that ho linn eomo to pel form these feats before the mot I camera. It must bo made clear that his feats nro genuine and detold of the fnklng which has attached to many a "hero" ln the past. Thero will bo several episodes to his serlai. and ln each ot them Houdlnl will perform some new trick such as the ono displayed In this Initial number. Tho other attraction Is Knuny Wehlen ln "Sylvia on a Spree," which was written by K. Forst and adapted by Juno Mnthls. Harry I. Franklin made tho play and Arthur Martlnelll was responsible for tho photography. W. L. Pcrclval and Franii Currier aro In the support. Douglas Fairbanks holds forth nt the Pal aco In "Arizona," whllo at tho Strand Lillian Glsh and Bobby Hnrron are appearing In D. W, Griffith's. "The Greatest Thing ln Life." At the Locust Pauline Frederick Is starred In "A Daughter of the Old South." PHILADELPHIA'S rOHEMOST THEATItEO BROA5 ' Last 5 Nights Broad Delow Locust New Year's Matinee Tomorrow CIIAIILUR FIIOIIMAN Prmnts CYRIL MAUDE III C HADDON' CHAMnenS' COMEDT The Saving Grace NEXT MONDAY HEATS THI'KBDAY GEORGE ARLISS (Direction of OorEo C. Tyler) IN A imil.MANT DOUnl.E IllLr, "THE MOLLUSC" Sir James M. Harris's Latent Playlet "A Well-Remembered Voice" FORREST Gala Week Broad and Hnunom NEW YEAR'S MAT. TOMORROW THH K. & E. MUSICAL SENSATION Victor Herbert's Entrancing JIubIo IMoK by l'Ved Jsckaon. Adaptation and Lyrlci by Henry ntoiaom. ailEAT CAST OK YOUTH I BEAUTY C'lIOnUSI GARRICK Now NIGHTS AT 8it5 Cheatnut and Juniper BIG HOLIDAY MAT. TOMORROW DAVID HELASCO Preeenta wwm With INA CLAlilL', CYItll. HCOTT, II. ItUKVK3 HMlfTH and Hntlra Original New Vorlt Cant. ACADEMY OF MUSIC olmeS Motion Pictures Colored Views FRIDAY g JAN. 3d 3M IN ITALY U.NDKn AUSPJCKU OF SSSa&ra EMERGENCY AID ' fnS BENEFIT JB WAR ORPHANS OF ITALY Reserve Beat II. TCv SOa at Heppt'a Ma UATMfY4 wbca dooro Cfea "FRIENDLY ENEMIES" WINS FRIENDS AT LYRIC Low Fields und Charles Win- niiigcr Delightful in Comedy Paris of War Ploy Theie Is much drama that sticks in the mind In the comedy lines of 'Friendly Ene mies," the latest In the ever-growing category of war plays to come to Philadelphia, and which met with such a genulnc'y enthus'as tlc icceptlon ut the Lyric Theatre last night. To he sure, there aro so many concess'ons to une'B patriotic Impulses' In the pleco that any other than a kindly recept'on could scarcely he anticipated for It. But hack-handed com pliments aside, be It said that "Friendly Knemles" on Its opening night made many friends, und if there were any others differ, ently minded present they certainly were conspicuous for their silence. A critical analysis of the A. II. Woods pro duction can scarcely bo expected not to take cognizance of tho fact that Its tlmellneFS has been lessened by the Bwlft march of events, which has thrust the passions of the earl) months of our entry Into the war already somen hut Into obscurity. And It must be admitted thnt because such a very brief lline has elnpsed wo neither can regard those liasslonc with the pleasure with wh'ch we would live oer again the Incidents of a more distant pat, nor again with that dis tinct sense of dlerslon which comes from lecoprn'xlnir our experiences In some newer and different gnrb. Theiv Is bo much which Is obvious In "Friendly Ihiemles" that the play caminl be p.ild to lay claim to allure ments of nineltj. Hut what the nfuresald march of events lull' done to lessen the effectiveness of "Friendly l.'nemles'' Le Fields and Charles Wnnlnger 'n eo,un! measure havo accom p'lsfied to enhance Its anneal. Solomon him self would hes'tnte to decide which of them mntrlhiited more (tenuluelv to the comedv with which the nluv abounds Fields well. Is Just Lew Fields. with his Irresistible power li furn'sh heightened fun. and Wlnn'nwr Is mi comical in his movements and arertures tb.it he scarcely needs lilfi lines to help him w'n IiIh aud'ence It would he dtfllciilt to find two other more suitable plnyern for the parts of Km" PTelffer mid ITenry Block, the "n'endlv enemies." Both Pfe'ffer and BIulI. mo Clerm.ir.Aiiieri camt, ulthouKli Bloel. lone More ha le nounced the hyphen. They differ most up roarlrutv over the issues of the war nnd fieouently nre on the erK" of blow, but alwave are preented from Inning their lust vpst'ce of rontrol bv th Intervention of Mis. rfe'ffer nnd .Tune lVncl:, who is eniraged to mnrry WlPlnm Pfe'ffer. son of Kurl. The elder I'fe'ffer. who Ih rabld'y pro-fiermiin in his sentiments, thinks his son In college, whereas he has really enl'sted In the United Rtntes army. In order to aid tho fatherland, Pfe'ffer bIipr n blir sum of money to one Walter Slunrt. who in renlltv lx u Oirinan spv, but who deceives Pfelffer as to the dlt1 honornb'i' use he purposes to make of his money. Then, on the ee of his denurtiire for Fnuce W'Mlntii tell" his father that he has enl'x'ed Manv cnmnl'catlons fol'ow end eld Pfelffer remit'pi obdurate He refuses to attend the wedding of his son to June Block ,ind rejriinis himself ns n man without a family. Ten comep the news of the treach erous slnklnc of the transnort on which Wiim sailed und tho renliBt'ou to old pfe'ffer tbn h's money was used to sink the shin on which h'fl own son had si'led. That Fettles the f.itherlxnd for Pfelffer nnd ho he'ns Block trnp Stuart nnd turn him over to the Secret Service operatives. Wl'llam Is among the survivors from the transport, and se the plnv endq hnppllv. A good deal could be said for Marie P.lcli ard In the role of tho lolutr mother and docile wife of tho elder I'fe'ffer. Perhaps her handling of the broken Ihigltsh lines was not so spontnneoUB ns was tho caso with Fields and Wlnnlnjrcr, yet sho did speak clearly and meet the other requirements ot her role nulte to satisfaction. Ilobert Wll. llamp ns the soldier son showed a good deal of restraint for one posessed of such a stub born father, but then theso wore the require ments of the part. As a lover and In dis playing many kindnesses to his mother ho was at his best. Helen Collier ns June Block seemed quite self-conscious In the role of the f.aneee. Bello Mitchell played a small part as the maid. Tho authors of "Friendly Enemies" are Samuel Shlpman nnd Aaron Hoffman. PHILADELPHIA'S LEADI.VCJ THUATrtGS Direction I.EB . J. J. SHUBKnT CHESTNUT ST. OPERA HOUSE HOLIDAY MAT. TOMOR REO. MAT SAT. K. HAY COMSTOCK & WILLIAM ELLIOTTS New lorlc Princess Theatre Musical Comedy &H n.. Jl GCav7 0 LT djoB n (ctn -J After l'ie Capacity Weeks at Lsrle Theatre AbNolutely Identical New York Cast. A Murlcul Comedy Maetcrnlece. And Oh. LnUyl Ladyll What Pretty Clrls. Special Pop. $1 Mat. Thurs. ADELPHI Evenings at 8:15 HOLIDAY MAT. TOMORROW $1.00 Matinee Thursday nnauLAit matinee Saturday With ALMA TELL and N Y CAST To see "Eyes of Youth" la llkohavlns a liberal edutatlon SAM S SHUBERT theatre omivi J. onuDci i ,Iroad t jocu,t B LAST 5 DAYS Holidav Mat. Tomor. Last Mat. Sat. T1UHLLS YOU WITH DELIQHT HIIE WITH JOHN CHARLES THOMAS Dorothlo nteelow, John T, Murray and New York Company. Last Pcrforriance. Saturday Ecnlns, Jan. 4, DEO, MONDAY. JAN. II. OEATS THURSDAY. The Klnaa of Mirth and Lnuahter McINTYRE & HEATH hi the New Spectacular Muatnl cnmtdy HELLO! ALEXANDER With a Clreat Supporting- Caat And a Hreey llevy of Ilroadway IleautUi, LYRIC Evgs., 8:15 Mats., 2:15 Holidav Mat. Tomor. Reg. Mat. Sat. EXTRA MAT. THURSDAY THE YEAR'S SENSATION A. II. WOODS rrerents LEW FIELDS IN THE NATION'S PLAY FRIENDLY ENEMIES WITH CHARLES WINNINGER ACADUMY Saturday Aft.. Jan. II. ut 8:00, V,HMS"" GIVEN T II 13 L M A ,JA ' -' ' Tickets. J.le, 11.00, 11.60, 2.00, 3.60, At Heppe'a. 1110 Chtetnut St. riTIMONT'S MINSTRELS. Arch St. ana i)th UUiUVii a j Merchant' shipyard Jail and 1f.o Pen co DcUcatea. Hpoclat Midnight Bhow Dec. Slat: lit ahow S P. M.J 2d ihow, lli0 l. M. Mat. today, 10.30-2tlo. Chrlatmaa Tree. ORPHEUM M&&. COa cDom8p.'nvN.!? IN OLD KENTyCKY TPfVAnPnn 8PEKDWATC OIBLO and IKUVUUW JtlDNlOHi; SHOW TOCMOKT . -J! L "PUSS PUSS" AT CASINO Jean Bedlni anil Hii Famous Kitten CWui Furnhh Fun CASINO Something novel ln the hurleaquV lino Is served up by Jean Bedlni snd his "Puss Puss" Company this week. Bodini, who plays the role of a movie director. ! surrounded by a big cast. "Apple Sauce" Is tho title of the burlesque performance. The famous Kitten Choruf, with Its pretty girls and bright costumes, fig" urcB prominently In the show. Clark and Mc Cullough head the list of specialties Tht scenery Ja ln keeping with the rest of the show, which has never failed to make a hit with burlesque patrons here. TBOCADKiio-As a New Year's show the Trocadero has "The Speedway dirts." a'Com. blnatlon of roaring fun, catchy music nnfl novel dancing, Edytbe Lyons and fa'tellft Morrlsscy leud an excellent cast and both girls pleased the nudlcnce by their sprightly work. Others in prominent parts are Oeorg Ward, Frank Anderson, Ocorge Btt8, Charles Levlno and Dorothy Dean. A chorus of twenty enlivens tho show. OATF.TY "The Pacemakers," who htld the board? at the Oayety last night, certainly Mud up to their nanie, as was attested by the hearty applause of tho audience. Delle Clark and Bill" Lewis played the loading loles In their usual pleasing fashion. The fun was supplied by the two tried comedians. Manny King and Harry Seymour. A real beauty chorus featured the performance. Get Hwards for Saing Dog Kindness .o a.ilmals Is prontab.-e lto the povketbool: ns well as to the conscience, ac cording to Marine Sergeant Harry Cord, of the pollceboat King, und Patrolman Robert Bo)d, of the pollceboat Ileyburn, each of whom received a check for 110 from the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesterday. The money was a reward for the efforts of the men In rescuing a collie dog that fell last Saturday from the Chestnu street bridge Into th Schuylkill. i, MAntCKT mim Annvi: gyyya a. m. wSV5r to t3r nt,!i p. M. ALL THIS WEEK Kxrlualve Kirat Presentation ot CECIL B. DeMILLE'S ImprfrMte And Modern Version of "THE SQUAW MAN" Curt ai Notahl Plajerti, Includlm , ELLIOTT DliXTBR. KATHURINE MacDONAtB, ANN LITTLE. THl'nSTON HALL. JACK HOLT. TL'LLY MARSHALL. THEODORH ROnERT.S. HERllEnT HTANDINOS, HDWIN STEVENS Muilcal Selection : "Cavalllerl nuittcan" STANLEY CONCERT ORCHESTRA Added Attraction First Showing ARRIVAL "OF PRESIDENT WILSON IN FRANCE WD HIS ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME TONIGHT Extra Midnight Performance PAT APT? ,2M MARKET STREW C t. xj XX V III jo a. m. to 11 : sir, p. M ALL THIS WEEK DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS In His Latent Picture "ARIZONA" Added Attraction First Presentation PRESIDENT WILSON'S ARRIVAL IN FRANCE Tonight Midnight Performanct ARC AD I A' I i- JL CHESTNUT EELOW lOTtt - JL JL 5l iv-.io j. ai.. i.-, ., am, b:d, t:4s, b:so p, m, ,;i. WILLIAM S. HARE IN FIRST SHOWING: OP "Branding Broadway" Afiaj Auracvion nrsi onowinr PRESIDENT WILSON'S ARRIVAL IN FRANCE Extra Midnight Performance Tonight 7Tr"TTM3TA market st. ab. otk V lO X VJXvlxi. 0 A. M. to 11:15 ?. M. ALL THIS WEEK GEORGE WALSH In Pint Presentation of "I'LL SAY SO" Added Attrartlnn First Preaentatlon of PRESIDENT WILSON'S ARRIVAL IN FRANCE TONIGHT Extra Midnight PerformanM REGENT MARKET ST.. BEL. 1TTH TOD A'T First Enlsoda HOUDINI in SERIAL nuuL""1 "MASTER MYSTERY" TONIGHT, Extra Midnight Performance MARKET STREET AT JUNIPER 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE "THE MIMIC WORLD" TONIGHT EXTRA MIDNIGHT SHOW RESERVE SEATS IN ADVANCB rtnrton TrTOVO Martirryp bt npr .mni lIVUOO ll.Ejl.i3 tlAII.V TWIfif !lmm.; I'l ot1 a i r?s o. Dinnroir nfiTirT. OlM-ci a D1ADLV.IS. NavnirFT WJ BROADWAY 'jad n??5? W. ft "Hora fTllov flnmn11 ' WITH v. .j wu.ww JOE r,A.tOAN DRPpFmrs "Greatest Thing in Life" Hotel Walton THE DANSANTS SUPPER. DANCES continuously conducted In the Interest of , RECONSTRUCTION WORK llencflclarlca Thli Weel! SHIP AND TENT CLUB Divertissement de Vaudeville Mannequins Vlvanta de la Dernlere Mode ?bi Dauaant 4 to 7 Supper Danco 0 to IS Every Afternoon and Evening;. Malio table reservations early Admission II. llerzbert? Orchestra, IN THE ...-,. r.,-. OT",-. . . tt R. Ii KUmi'S TJlJttATKE ri second ana iinai weexi BESSIE CLAYTON .,.. ,!.&&, T.O..- tfl lUllsa omminuo buuumo Willi Tom Dingle, John Outran anfl PrauU HurH In "A Hilt) Dan ti Review mnn-MEHL1NQER ft MEYER QEO. W. Mlsa Norton & Paul Nicholson! Muriel Wln3 J.'l ancl 'JTemcnqoua iiotiaay ireatura villi 3 SHOWS NEW 7EAH.'S DAT 3 1130 4 ISO 8 P. M. flooil Seats Lett for Roth Matlneei WALNUT 0TH AND, WALNUT TONioirr.iiii'".. , , - . - MAT- TOMOR., Sflo i U, M geatn Now for New Tear'a Mat., and' -Wtif ' ,.ja Mat. Thurs., 2.V. cur, 78? Re. Mat. mtl iSK THEGARDENOFAUAH THE SAME STUPENDOUS PRODUCTlWr-' ,i A orlilnall played, at Forrest Theatre, " MHTIUIPOIATAM rvptrni nniiix. ' "' L " oo:." T.TudoyEv8r.. Jan. 7, ..tlT,; Mmiui, Mutlo. Homer, 'Mt& Crlmt. DeLura. Mairfenat? AIDAI sSTsa.. tonl. Ticket. UOs MMat aaa. . St Wolnct J4!lt - 07. Y ' , GAYETY VAX r"lKM nU' JUL V JH&2. CASINQ &jg$g!. y & y1 If t J w j i m I 4 f .1 J 5 , 1 ' I vt ii 1 .51 41 n '- . i V 0 fi jjn r
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