ryi-TK - fit 1 ,1 4 .' '. EVENING PUBLIC LEDGfER PHILADELPHIA', TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1919 111. fc. If I w It f I r . V h . ? 5 Hr " I; & c! L "fc JEBT GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE Nancy Wynne Hears of the Illness of Mrs. Cheslon She Speaks of Mary Roberts Rinchart's Talk at the Red Cross This After noon Navy Officers Interested in Dance on Thursday I AM SO sorry to hear that Sydney Ches ton Is 111 In New York. Sho and Cap tain Cheslon, who has been homo only about eight days, went over td New Vork to lay with the George Eustls raynes In their apartment. You know Mrs. Palno was Helen Kills, a sister, and Sydney was taken quite ill. Her mother, Mrs. William Struthers Ellis, has gone to New York to be with her. I hopo the 'illness is not of a very serious nature and that she will soon bo able to return to her home In Chestnut Hill. Tho Chestons liat e the dear est baby. Eight months old ho In. Named Itadcllffe, 3d, after his father, who la Rati cllffe, Jr. AREN'T you excited about hearing M.iry Roberts Itlnehart this afternoon at the Independence Square Auxiliary of the Hed Cross? I am. I'm so excited that I'm going down there armed with a thimble. Yes, I nm. And why this precaution you ask? Well, you seo yo'i have to be a worker tof go In and listen to Mary Itlne hart, for sho Is to talk to the workers and their friends, nnd J never can llud a thim ble to fit me In tho regular thlmDle boxes, tio "mo nnd my llttlo thimble la, going to tako a llttlo walk together." Mrs. Itlne hart says she is going to tell us very freely of her Impressions while (n the occupied Rhino towns. And you know that will be interesting, to say the least. THE navy officers have shown the great est amount of Interest In the Navy Relief dance which will be given on Thursday ovenlng at tho Bellevuc-Stratford. I've sel dom read a mojo distinguished list of box holders. They' will Include A'lco Admiral A. W. Grant, Rear Admiral C. 1 Hughes, Rear Admiral ReT. Hall, Commoooro D. T. GrllTln, Brigadier General C. S. Radford, Captain John Ross Martin, Captain V. W. Rartlett, Captain D. H. Trlbou, Captain C. A. Carr, Captain S. U Heap, Captain K. Anderson, Captain W. J. Baxter, Captain l- Cooper, Captain W. P. Roberts, Colonel Thomas C. Treadwcll. Colonel H. I. Bcarss, Commander W. R. M. Field. Commander A. C. Dlffenbach, Commander Eawards r. J-Icper, Commander C. .T. Cleborne, Com mander A. I. Parson, Commander M. II. .Goldsborough, Commander J. D. Rotynett, Commander E. G. Coburn, Commander E. H. Cope, Commander V. W. Hoffman, Com mander T. T. Nelson, Lieutenant Comman der If! D. South, Lieutenant Commander R. H. Johnson and Lieutenant Commander D. P. Heath. If that's not some galaxy of naval officers I'll tako a back seat, I assure you. Tho dance Is to bo glen in the balhoom and the men who have gotten It up have worlr-ed magnificently to make It a success. If one may judge of what the navy thinks of their efforts, one has only to look at the list of officers who will occupy boxes with their wives and guests that evening. BY THE way, whatever you do, don't get mixed about the Ball Triumphant at the Bellevue and think It's this week, because It Isn't. The first plan was to hold It on Monday night, the 17th that is, yesterday but later the committee decided to have the party toward the end of the campalgli for the Victory Temple, and It is now sched uled for February 23 and Is, as I told ou, to take In all the dance floor of tho Belle--vue-Stratford. There are to be all sorts of entertaining stuijts and most of the boxes have been taken for that evening, too. THE baby has heard a great deal of talk about the new Sunday school which Is being started in the 'small town where she lives and is' much Interested in the plans. Being only four, she's a bit young to attend the school, but things like that never bother her at all, because she has her own llttlo Imagination, and if she can't go to places she can just sit down comfortably In a rocking chair and rock and rock and bring those places right up nlongsldo of her. She came in to her mother yesterday with a book under her arm and a busy expres sion on her face. "Mother," she asked, "What day is this?" Mother answered that It was Monday and looked up to see why the question was asked. Her Important little daughter -was hustling out of the loom w'th both doll children and the book. "Well, I'm going to have Monday School." she announced as she disappeared in the direction of the nursery. NANCY WYNNE. Social Activities Mrs. Geoige Harrison Frazler, of 2134 Locust street, will entertain her ton, Lieuten ant Georgo Harrison Frailer, Jr.. and his fiancee, Miss Marys A'ernon Clark, at the opera this eenlng. Mrs. James McVey, of Wilmington, Tt.. announces the engagement of her daughter, MJss Eleanor McVey, and Mr. Francis ll. Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. William If. Morris, of Vlllanova. Mr. Morris Is a brother of Mrs. P. Ilolllngsworth Morris, the Rev. Richard J. Morris and Mr. Reginald If. Morris. He Is a graduate of Haerford Col lege, in the class of 1906. Mrs. John gSfalenttne, of Highland Farm, Bryn Mawr, left today to Join Major Valen tin, to remain two weeks in Aiken, H. C. Mlss Julia Parker, of Cincinnati, will ar rive this week to visit Miss Mary Stout, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Clymer Stout, of Berwyn. Miss Parker will attend the dinner that Dr. and Mrs. Stout will give on Friday 'night at the Belleiue-Stratrord before the fancy dress meeting of Mrs. Wurts's dancing class. Mrs. Charles A. Munn, Jr., who Is spend " Ing the winter in Washington. Is isiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Denckla Mills, In Rad nor for several days, Mr. Ledyard Heckscher and his daughter, Miss Virginia Heckscher, of Bollngbrooke, Radnor, will leae on Friday to spend the (week-end with Miss LucretU Heckscher "in "Boston. Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Drexel Paul, of Wood crest, Radnor, returned on Saturday from a visit to New York. The Paul family has recovered from Influenza, Mrs. Andrew Wheeler, who has been pending the winter In Washington, Is re cuperating from a slight Ulneia at the Brighton, Atlantlo City. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Heyl. of Wynne. wood, returned on Thursday from the Hotel , Chamberlln, Old Point Comfort, and are spending some time at the Bellevue-Strat- ford-, -i ' Mai- WWm"W. Bwsk. i HIm' x MRS. CF.OnGE FRY Who was formerly Mits Elizabeth Bojil Ross, of 211 North AllUon street. Sho lias just returned from her hone) moon at Palm Uracil anil is at home at 6116. Locust street ; : Buck's engagement to Mr. William Collins was recently announced. Mrs. Walter Hover and her daughter, Miss Martha M. Bojcr, of 48 Fisher's lane, Ger mantown, hae returned home from a short islt to Atlantic City. Miss Hojera engage ment to Mr. Robert Sanborn, of Erie, was recently announced. Miss Dorothy Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Morris, of Bala, wa the guest of honor at a shower Saturday afternoon, which was glen by Mljs Ursula Sceburger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seeburgcr, at her home In Bala. The engagement of Mil's Morris to Mr.,Harry Bnsett was recently an nounced. Mr. anil Mr?. Herman N Hessenbruck and their family are staying with Mri. Hessen bruck's mother, Mrs. William F. Dreer, of Roscmont. Mr. and Mis, Martin L. Laniont. of Gcr mantown, announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Sarah I Lamont. to Mr. George M. Rlel, of this city, at a din ner glen last Thursday. There were twenty guests. t Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mooney. of Ventnor. N. J,, formeily of Merchant-. Ille, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Claire Kmma Mooney, and Lieutenant William Fiederlck Feustel, of Springfield, Mass. The Germantown Woman's Club will enter tain about twenty wounded marines .this afternoon. The hostesses will be Mis. .1 Ross Pilling and Mrs. John Files. Mrs. Wil liam C Marshall will h.ixe charge of the music. r There will be twehe guests at the bildge party which Miss Marguerite Roberts, of Wajne avenue, Germantown. will give this afternoon In honor of Miss Aiken Jeandrou, of Orange, N. .1, whose engagement to Miss Roberts's brother. .Sergeant Major l'aul Ramsay Roberts, I S. A, A. S., has been an nounced. A dramatic recital followed by a tea was given bv the students of Mary Brevard Rob erts School of Expression, at 1710 Chestnut street, on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Miss Margaret D. Dennlston, daughter of Mrs. Edward Evans Dennlston, of Spring mead, School lane, will letum from France on Thursday. Miss Dennlston went overseas nineteen months ago with the Johns Hop kins Hospital Vnlt No 18, and has done splendid work nursing In the base hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Chailes E. Peteison have ie turned from New York, where they went to meet their son, Lieutenant Charles Maxwell Peteison, on his return from overseas. Lieu tenant Peterson was on the fighting front from July 1, 1D18, until the armistice was signed. He was fln'shlng his course In the University of Pennsylvania, when he enlisted Jn 1917. and went to the second officers' training camp at Fort Oglethorpe. He re ceived his commission In November of that jear. From Fort Oglethorpe he was sent, with the Eighteenth Regiment Field Artil lery, to Fort Bliss, El Paso, Tex., and went to France hi April, 1918. He has been slightly wounded and gassed and will go to Camp Meade. Miss Margaret C. Peterson, an aunt of Lieutenant, Peterson, It an active carjteen worker. The friends of Mr. Andrew Bilsbin Foster, of Havertord, will be glad to hear he is recovering from hi"? lecent attack of pneu monia and will shortly go to Atlantlo City to recuperate. HERO HOME ON FURLOUGH Lawrence F. Stewart, of "Philadelphia's Own," at Ridley Park I.awrer.ce F. Stewart, a veteran of the Seventy-ninth "Liberty" Division (Phil adelphia's Own), Is home on a ten-day fur lough. Stewart was with Company M, 3 1 6th Infan try, and was wounded with shrapnel and gassed on the morning of September 28 at the battle of Montfaucon. He trained at Camp Meade and went over In July. On the morning of September 28 he carried the sealed message fiom headquarters to the front line notifying the captain of the 315th they were to go "over the top." After ten days' furlough Stewart will re turn to Camp Hill to be mustered out. Lecture on Hawaiian Vegetation J. Otto Thllow, representative of the Henry A. Dieer Company, of this city, will deliver an Illustrated lecture on "Life and Vegeta tion of the Hawaiian Islands'' at a meeting of the Pennsjlvanla Horticultural Society this evening at Griffith Hall, Crozer Building. Talk on American Research Major Nevll Monroe Hopkins, ordnance de partment, U. S. A., will present an address of the past, present and future of America In the fields of research and Invention at a meeting of the Engineers' Club of Philadel phia tonight In Wltherspoon Hall. Illus trated slides will be used In connection with his talk. The Evenino Pubuo Lbdobh will ba slfld to receive announcementa of en gagements for the Society Page pro. vldlng the engagements may be verified. KoOccs houltl he written on one nui of the paper and must be signed with jull name- and address and telephone numlier. Send notlcoe to Society Editor KVBNINO puuuo Lkdobr, 0 Cht Reader's Viewpoint Letters to tho Editor on Topics of General Interest England and Ireland To the Sailor o the Eventnp Public Ledger: Sir Those citizens of America who affect to bo so deeply Impressed with tho utterances of British politicians In their references to Ireland's determination to govern herself, as to sneer at an Irish republic, cannot to familiar with the history of our own bitter struggle for the right of self-determination. Itepblng to some of tho politicians of those dajs, the gifted spokesman of the Con tinental Congress said: "Must England ever be the sport of hope nnd tho victim of de lusion? One time our currency was to fall; another time our army was to disband; then whole provinces were to revolt. Such a general said this and that, another wrote so and so; Lord Chatham was of this opinion, nnd Lord Somebody Else of nnolher. Today 20,000 Russians and twenty Russian ships of tho lino were to come. Then the Emperor of Germany was to bo bribed with a million of money nnd the King of Prussia was to do wonderful things. Sometimes this power nnd sometimes that power was to engage In the Wnr, Just as If the whole world was ns mad nnd foolish its Britain. This jear (1782) a still hewer folly Is (b take place. Lord Shcl burne wishes to bo sent over here to Con gress, ns ho thinks that something may bo done. But the repeated declarations of tho Congress, declarations which nil America supports, nro that they will not. hear any proposals whatever, until the unconditional and unequivocal Independence of America Is recognized. For England to receive anything from America now, after so many Insults, Injuries nnd outrages ncted toward us, would show such a spirit of meanness In her that we could not but despise her." Lord Hhelburne proposed at that late period of the noble and heroic stand of tho Americans for liberty, that ho be deputed to Congress In tho Interest of pence. ' Peace," said his lordship. "Is a desirable object, but It must ho nn honorable one, not a peace dictated by Prance or insisted upon by America. If we are In straightened circum stances, our enemies, too, nre exhausted In their resources. The language of humilia tion must not be tho language of Great Britain. t am not afraid or ashamed of those expressions going to America. There nre sreat numbers there of the same way of thinking numbers who percclvo ruin for' England and Independence for America linked together "His lordship" wrote the patriots' great publicity man, "is a total stranger to the mind and sentiments of America. He has wrapped himself up in the fond delusion that something less than Independence may, under his administration, be nccepted. He wishes himself sent to Congress to provo the most extraordinary of all doctrines, whlclt Is, that independence, the subllmcnt of nil human conditions. Is loss of liberty." It seems that the art of camouflaging was In vogue then ns now. Lord Shelburno felt equal to tho task of convincing the Revolu tionists, by word pictures, that they were not fit for self-government, that Independence In America meant a loss of liberty to the Colonists, nn well as cause the setting of the "sun of England's glory forever." Whatever may be said of tho predictions at that time, some of the foremost thinkers of today believe that the denial of self-determination to Ireland now will result in the setting of the "sun of England's glory for ever." Ireland has never surrendered her right to nationhood, and notwithstanding the far-fetched comparison with other autoc racies and their subjects comparisons which do not Include the German-Belgian Imbroglio of ex-President Tnft, who con cluded ii recent disquisition on the subject by substantially declaring that Ireland must abandon her cherished and rightful hopo of establishing a government on her own soil, to be -operated by and for her own people, because of tho blunders of English politicians because- of the insolent, autocratic and Knlser-llke attitude of Britain's Balfours,' Georges. Carsons, Liws, Frenches and Bow en-Colthursts. Neither four and one-half cars of con quest nor 7S0 5 ears of conquest established a just right of the Invader to govern and persecute his victims, J. O'D. Philadelphia. February 14, 1919. Bored by Our National Anthem To the Editor of the Evening Public Ledger' Sir I would like to put a question to our concert-going public of Philadelphia ; also to submit the question to the women's com mittee1 of our Philadelphia Orchestra: How long are we to have our "Star Spangled Ban ner" dinned Into our ears before every sjm phony concert? Nntlonal hmns have long been eliminated from sjmphonv programs In nearly alt other cities. Including those of Europe. Why must we Phlladelphlans alwas be the last to follow? When one notices tho expression of bore dom on the majority of faces every Friday afternoon, It Is really not a very flattering tribute to our national hwim to be compelled to ilse during the time it Is played, and the applause It calls forth Is so stilted and forced It would really bo better If there were not a hand raised and the orchestra woula go right into the program. I do not know if any one's attention has been called to the fact at all or If It only seems to me that more people come In late; even waiting outside until the regular program begins. You know If we had to listen to Tschalkoswky or Beethoven or Mozart every week, no matter how won derful the composition, the effect would soon wear off and the music full on non-receptive ears, and so It Is with everj thing. Repettlon soon takes away the desired efTect. After all, what aie we trying to accom plish, We have beaten the Huns, we have Instilled such, hatred of them even In the minds of .our little children that It will take generations to wipe it out. Now. for good ness sake, let us try to .get away from war and the memory of it if the time comes that our patriotism need be stirred up again, our "Star Spangled Banner" w 111 sound much bet ter for having been given a much-needed rest a while, and we will all be ready to shout It at the tops of our voices, even as now Demanded by our soldiers returning from overseas. In cluding the thhd verse. FRIDAY AFTKUNOO.V SUBSCRIBER. Germantown. February 15. ROSELxD GIRLSAT CASLXO Solly Ward and Bright Burlesque Catch Fancy of Audience Solly Ward, whose middle name Is origi nality, Is helping the Roseland Girls to share his reputation as a burlesque entertainer. Their joint offering at the Casino had just the measure of novelty needed to catcli. the fancy of the audience. The production is done up In two packages entitled "Putting It Over" and "A AVhlrl of the Golden West." Both are replete with mirth nnd music and the choruB Is pretty and prettily gowned. Esther Irving Wood Is doing a large bit to give success to the production, and other lights of the galaxy are Harry Coleman. Kitty Mitchell, Dolly Held and Hunter. Lewis and Cooke. Vaudeville acts lend variety. GAIETY The "Military. Maids" held fcrth In an entertaining burlesque show. Their program had the novelty of a full scale musical comedy Into, which the -aude-vllle acts, numerous and meritorious, were cleverly Interpolated. Principals and chorus nere beyond par, and Judging by the ap plause of the large audience the "Military Maids" scbred a decisive hit. TnoCAnEitO Harry Steppe drew many laughs at the Tjcadero, where Harry East ing's "Razzle Dazzle of 1918" opened. The, burlesque Is In two acts entitled "Where Do We Go From Here?' and "Slumming In Chinatown." The cast Includes Grace Fletch er. Charles Lane, Percle Judah, Mike Fertlg, Sydla Dunn, Billy Halperla. Lou Denny and Palmer- Hlnes. The attractive and well-Awn-d chorus had to respond to many en. Mrife 7Hrry Steppe wrote the ' and "VIRTUOUS WIVES AT STANLEY; OTHER FILMS Bert Lylcll, John Barrymorc nnd Hnrold Lockwootl in New Offerings ST.A'';!?r.r."r.lrtu"n2. "':'" w"h n stew. srt as the stsr. story b- On en Johnson Marital life la certainly being shown In all Its many-sided phases at the Stanley, for last week there was presented that excellent pho toplay "Don't Change Your Husband" and now " Irtuoua Wives" Is on exhibition, This is really a play that requires no starred Plaver, because It bears n strong mesage of realism ; but when given tho added Interpre tation of Anita Stewart. Mrs. De Wolf Hop per. Ldwln Arden and Conway Tearle there Is formed a combination which will bo appre ciated by the seeker of good movies. Work such as George Loane Tucker can do with a scenario is a credit to the nrt of good direction, Dislike may he manifested upon the part of some movie fans nbout the motivation of the photoplay, but the fact remains that It Is nn expose of the lives of some women who delight In skating over thin Ice nnd et keep away from the real dangers. It Is the virtue of the thoughts that Is questioned by the husband who Intrusts his wife as a pupil to a very wealthy woman In order that she may be taught the things which he supposed a wife In her station should know How this other woman succeeds In her schooling Is the chief Interest In the story. Many titles am used, and while they are somewhat "preachy" their Intent Is of much Importance in devel oping the storv. This Is tho first acting that Anita Stewart has given to the screen for some time, nnd that she Is welcome back was attested by the applause given her shadowy self. Mrs. De Wolf Hopper Is excellent nB the wife who teaches the ;,oung matron her "society tricks." while Edwin Arden gave a strong characterization as the teacher's husband. Conway Tearle Is Intrusted with tho role of the husband who thinks more nbout nls career than of his wife's companionship, nnd Wil liam Bojd Is well east as the lionized hero of society. Many artistic setting nre utcd. AHCADIA "ITeri. Comes the Bride." feMurln .lohn Ilarrsmore Directed by John S. Robert .son. The annnounecment of "Hero Comes tho Bride" proved somewhat of a disappointment when the play finally did arrive, because It seemed to lack that sparkle nnd fun with which John Barrjmore has been surrounded In his past screen plays All of tho players try very hafd to make tho situations seem real, but their efforts Rometlmes miss out. When this story appeared In spoken play form a few jears ngo It had the ndvantago of the voice,. which might have accounted for Its success and Is perhnps what is required for proper presentation of Roy Atwell and Max Marcln's situations One of the chief faults with the movie Is Its slowneps of action, Mr. JJarrjmore ns a poverty-stucken man In love with a wealthy girl consents to wed a woman for a sum of money and after n time to divorce her He Is married to the woman, but the little girl j.ho loves him leaves jier home and goes to the same house in which tho hero is Mopping for tjie night. They meet In ;he morning and the father of the girl Is notified that she has eloped with the poor man Lxplanatlons follow. The end Is a happv one. Kalre Blnney has the part of the little girl who loves the hero. Although her part is a small one Teggy Shanor makes the character of a South American beauty a reality as well as nn outstanding bit of acting. Prank I.osee. Frances Kajr, Alfred Hickman and AVIlllam David have the other paits. VICTORIA "The Orent llonmncf," with Harold Lockwood Directed by Henry Otto. IhUllloill-V intra i no .tvt.iy ..... ...... .. - eliminated It from the screen despite the flood of alleged stories of the conflict and their culmination In the happv embraces of hero nnd heroine. There Is also a sentimental attachment to this photoplay because It Is the last one made by Harold Lockwood. Finis Fox wiote the story nnd has Incorporated In It all of the popular traditions of the novels with mythical kingdoms as a back ground. TT.mln lu tl.a nan.A nt flip l.tllirdnill Which U,t.... ... ..D ...a.... ... ...- n --- caused so much trouble for an American col. lege student and a girl wno was tne cmei Interest for the i.oung man, as well ns for an adventurous fortune hunter. The mother of the girl wanted n title for her daughter, but the college hero had nothing but Ideas, musclo and personality, until toward the end of the storv, when the king, his fnther. conveniently dies' and discloses that the outh is a person of royal blood and all Is well. The voung college student-future king is nlaved 'by Harold Lockwood. nnd Rubv de Reiner, remembered ns the beautiful blonde Kir! with Weber and Flelds'a "Back Again." Is the daughter. Joseph Granby Is a prince, while Clare Grenvllle makes a delightful title-hunting mother. Others in the stor.v's enst are Joseph Granby, Frank Cuirier, Helen Llndroth and Franklyn Hanna RFW.NT "I'nltli." with Pert t.vcell si the ,1,, Directed by Charles Swlckanl The Metio ottlclals have faith In Bert Ly tfll and that their faith Is rewarded Is attested by the great popularity of this new screen star. Coming from the speaking stage into the silent one. he has brought with him an atmosphere of cheerfulness which pre dominates In every one of his Pictures. "Faith " which was written by Richard Wash-, burn Child, was adapted to scieen use by ATo the movie fans who have seen "The spender" there will be added interest In watching this' picture because it offers Mr T vlell more opportunities to present a whole some tpe of American outh. whose person nUtv cunts for a lot in making he story Sauslble A warnlng-seP this pay from The beginning and not during Its showing -U sufficient to tell spectators that there Is tCo w omen have faith In the hero. One of them believes he Is In trouble and asks him in let her help him. He Is not In distress, according t I ! -lory, but he tells her that he u and she gets him to repent his sins In the "nd It turns out that the tale was a true one but what his empker does Is the n.rt wWch would spoil by divulging it In this ,P.c-Iev Rosemary Theby. Edvthe Chapman, rdwlii' Stevens and Nancy Chase have the important parts. nnn't Change Your Husband" will be at .h. Palace' for the entire week. Up at the strand Theatre Elsie Ferguson Is the star i "ills Parisian Wife." and the Locust Is Lhowlng Wallace. Reld in 'The Dub ' "Ke for i:"e." starring Alia Nazlmova, Is at the Rlvoll. ' . COMKDV AT ORPHEUM De.mond Plaers Admirably Ree "It Pays to Advertise" Th lesldent players at the Oipheum added another successful comeay revival to their list tost night by presenting George Vf Cohan's "It Pays to Advertise." Mae Desmond has assembled a band of players the Germantown theatre who excel In the lighter themes, and the bill this week U The CoChanIOcomedy Is too well known to i detailed mention. Incidentally Grant Mitchell now Playing In the "Tallor-Mnde Mm" at tho Garrlck. appeared here when tin Cohan comedy was first presented to TJhil-.deH.hla yliygoera. PLAN CHEIIRY TREE DINNER i rherrv Treo Dinner and the annual ladW night of the Rotary Club will be celebrated, with a bewildering array of features? in the ballroom of the Bellevue Stratford Hotel tonight. The dinner will be In honor of the man who made cheiry trees famous. The mem ory -of Washington will be appropriately After eth'e dinner there will be a vaude ville full of surprises and novelties. Danc m will follow the stage performances. The A ... .mc,m KVapv tvtx rtf .,... Ajruru will riiiuiwv -.... wt-v u-ttmi fi" .. in it.ia country from oalonlal timed .' . a... Tlu. -"- V SONG AND COMEDY WIN 4 APPLAUSE AT KEITH'S Misses Ncil6on-Tcrry antl Ida May Cliailwick Feature Good Bill Miss Phjllls Ncllson-Tcrry and Miss Ida Mny Clmdwlclc aro the particular favorites among nn unusually attractive array of talent at Keith's this week, both winning heartiest approval from two capacity audi ences jesterday. Miss N'ellson-Terry comes from the noted family of English nctors hnd has starred In numbers of pieces, carrjlng nlwas the dim cult emotional roles. Her offering nt Keith's, however, is wholly vocal work, but her suc cess Is undisputed. The ense with which' sho took O above IiIkIi O In "Couplets u Mjsoll" was n revelation. Added to a de lightfully cultivated voice Miss Nellson Terry possesses n rare beauty of faco and manner which won her nudlcnco immedi ately. Miss Chadnlek, n Philadelphia production, supported by "Dad." furnished the real Jol llty of tho progrnmr taking tho dual.rolo of nn enticing actress nnd a "cut-up kid." In tho latter part sho lcept the audience In an uproar, her every act producing increased outbursts. Miss Chndwlck Is a natural fun maker with a personality "Sailor" Rellly also was at home, nnd de spite n very severo cold won unstinted np plause with his catchy song monologue. His tribute to the love-making proclivities nnd prowess of the "gob" was hs best. A distinct feature of the bill were tho Ori ental dances of Princes Radjah, tho spec tacular settings for which added to their charm. The last revel of Cleopatra, with the Introduction of a real snake of rather disconcerting proportions, was well por trajed. In the Arabian chair dance the Princess revealed remarkable phjslcal en durance. The "Hungarian Rhapsody" by tho Avon Comedy Four was full of action nnd snappy dialogue, ending with n welbsung quartet, more of which the nddlcnce would havo ap preciated. Bruco and Duffel presented a pleasing skit full of surprises, depleting what were well termed speed, daring nnd intelligence which tmy or may not characterize a mod ern chauffeur. Oflier acts, nil of which were liberally ap plauded, were Burley nnd Burley. who were substituted for Wnrd and Pryor Emma Stephens In vocal selections, the Beldeclalre Brothers in acrobatic stunts nnd Ben Bcjcr nnd Augusta, trick cjcllsts. tll.OIli: As a headllncr, the Six Venetian 0.vpsles, presented by Rosle Donatelll. proved an exceptionally good musical nnd descriptive net. considerably out of the ordl nary. Lilting tunes set nil the nudlcnce whlstlnig at the end of the show. Abo Marks and company in the comedy, "Winning the Money," came In a close second In popu laritj Other good acts were Walton and Francis, in "Xonsenslcalltles' : Cora Simp son nnd j?ompRiiy, Xlnhoney Brothers, tome dlann; Princess Whltedeer, Indian enter tainer; Four Merles: Ben Gilbert, wartime inonologlt. Paremas, novelty entertainers, and Warden Brothers, in a gjmnastlo novelty. CltOSS KKiH William Laurence and company in a satirical comedy sketch, en titled "Honor Thy Children," were the head liners at the Cross Kes. Tho paIet was written by one of the authors of "Friendly Enemies." The rest of tha program Included the Seven Serenade, In a spectacular song offering; Buford. Bennett nnd Buford. in n song and coniedv skit; Alexander, O'Neill and Saxon, itsVFiom Virginia," and Tor cat's trained roosters, cleverly drilled game- ocks. ' II llOAlin-AV Varied and entertnlnlng Is the bill ut the Broadway. Carmen's Min strels, nn attlstlu net of song and comedy, Is the headllner. it contains many novet features. Mason and Rwjnne won appioval in an act which overflowed with Iaugh. Nelson Waring offered piano numbers with good tesults, nnd the Rials appeared in thrilling gjmnastlo feats Griffith's latest photoplay. "The Romance of Happy Valley," concluded the bill MX ON One of the most thrilling acts In vaudeville, 'Submarine F-7." Is the feature nt the Nixon The Interior of a submarine is shown, together with all the mechanism of the undersea craft. In this realistic ntmos phere an Interesting story Is unfolded. The act met with npproval. Others who ap peared were Rome and Cov, dancers; Three Rosellas, musicians; Barton nnd Hill, and' Noack, "the man from Eiffel Tower." COI.O.MAL "The Red Flask," a dramatic sketch, presented by John T Do.vlc and company, assisted by Marlon AVIIInrd, Is the feature number at the Colonial. The act Is sensational to a degiee The remainder of the bill Is given to the lighter side of en tertainment. Sandy Shaw, the Scotch come dian, tells amusing jams with the accus tomed "bu-rr ' Xatnlle and Ferrari are seen PHILADELPHIA S rOntJiO&T THEATRES FORREST Itroad snd Santom MOUTH at H:tr, MAT. TOMORROW 3 THE TALK OF THE TOWN! A Sky-Scraping Hit! Rich in Laughter & Bubbling With Song GARRICK Chestnut and .lunlper Moirrs at 8 -so mt TfiMfmnnvv , KVOAOEMCST EXTENDED! Iaist Performnre hatiirdH)-, March S .vi.v.- k jiAuujs rreieni A Till! rc.NMRST A.VIEHIOAN COMEDY IN- I'.LC'E.-vT YEAK8 Tailor-Made Man WITH GRANT MITCHELL BROAD Broad and Locuit XfflllTH AT RllR Mi'rrvi'p Trinnnniv A LAUGHINO STIMULANT- Ht5Mr COBURN -r fhesene The SeHgr'Ole A Comedy With Mule MACLYN ARBUCKLE "OLD niLt." PEItCtVAI, KNIOIIT nrcnT" LAST 2 WEEKS Topulsr Mat. Tnmnrrovr Best Seats 11.60 FORREST FRTDAY. FEB. 21 ,AT5 SPECIAL BENEFIT) ' FOR RETURNED WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 111(1 PP.WiP.AM of Comedy, Music snd Vaudeville. Trices. 60c to fl. Seat Belling. METn.OrOI.lTAN OPEUA HOUSE garu.r tonight at, 8 MADAMABUHERELY MMKH. FAnnAP.. FOP.NIA. lilt. UAZARO. MONTESANTO. BAD. Cond. MOUA.VSO.M. B"ts 110 Chestnut St. Walnut 4434 aC 67. " " ACADEMY OP MUSIC ' SATURDAY AFT., MAItCH 1, AT 3,30. RACHMANINOFF CONCKP.T OF MUalO FOP. PIANO Ttikrts, TSe to J. Ho Sjats. 1S.L. JC0. at llepps's. Mall orders with ehfc to u. T. Halj 115-lLlIlv lll.l. Direction C. A. Mil . was&. Kb Ik Hv if vJSs. Continuing Attractions ,Wnr.riir "V'hy Marry?' comedy by Jesse I,)iich Williams, enlisting oJhe sen Ices of a number of stars. Included are Kdmtind Dreeso, Krnest Law ford, Leonard Mudle, I,otua Itobb, Ixmlso Ttandolph and Anno Morrison, Shavian In sparkling dialogue and finely acted. l.ast week. liriOAV "The Better 'Ole." based on the ltruce Halrnsfather, cartoons. Macklyn ArbucMe as Old lllllj I'erclval Knight liert, and Perclval Vlvlnn, Alf, are the "three musketeers" of the Frcncn trenches. Perclval Knight wrote the music. A wartime play with music, but not a war play or a musical com edy. High In nmusement quality. CHE8TXUT UTEEET OPEHA HOV8E "Passing Show of 1918," last week of return engagement. Company Includes Irene Franklin, Willie and Kugcne How ard, Adcle and Fred Astalre. dancers! William Phllhrlck, George Schiller and the other favorites and a picked Winter Harden chorus. Some of the songs and specialties aro new, and all nro enter talnlng. FORREST "Going l'p," musical comedy, bated on James Montgomery's farce, "The Aviator." Score by Iouls Hlrsch and book by Mr. Montgomery anil Otto Harbach Musical numbers, tuneful and Jolly Include "Tickle Toe," "If You Look In Her i:yes" and "Down, Up, Left. Itlght " Cast includes Raymond Crane. J. Humblrd Duffy, Helen Groody, Janet Velle nnd n "beauty chorus " I OAI!lllCK"X Tailor-Made Man," clever comedy, by Henry James Smith, with Grant Mitchell In the t Itlc role. It pre senm a tailor's helper as a psschologl cal study of tho effect of environment on character nnd achievement. In tho cast are Rowland lluckstoue, Dore Da vidson. Minna Oalo Haynes. Oladjs Gil bert. Mary Martin, Lotta Llnthlcum and other favorites. TA'ltlC Lew Field in "Friendly Hne mlos" a play based on emotions aroused among American cltlens of Ger man birth during the world war Just ended. It blends humor, sentiment and pathos. SH f BE HT "Oh. Look- musical com edy, bacd on "Ready Money." farce by James Montgomery. Lrlcs by James McCarthy and music by Harry Carroll, who has contributed 'I'm ,i wan Chasing Rainbows," "An Old Fashloncd Girl" and "Dolly Twinkle." nmong other catchy numbers. The versatilo dancers, the Dolly Sisters, and Harry Fox nro featured, and the com pany Includes a live) and lovely chorus. In a good dance diversion, while the Oxford trio are musicians who don't fall far short of their billing reputation of "musical mar vels "Come Again Smith," with Warren Kerrigan, is the photoplay. MCtlfjvrvs Up-to-the-minute burlesque Is to be seen at Dumont's, with all tho old favorites In congenial roles. "Settling the Bristol Strike, or Wear Your Union Button. Is the name of the show given by the popular minstrels this week. The holutlon of the strike given brings manv laughs. L'ddlo Cas sady, Joe Hortlz and Tom O'Brien contrib uted to the success or tho evening's excel lent entertainment. KMCKKRIiOf KlJIt West Pnlladelphlans had an opportunity to witness the tcne ro niantloism of Theda Bara in "The She Dev II." The surrounding vaudeville bill was first class, Including the Sparton Troupe of lithe nthletes. tho Three Bells. In a musical turn; the La Petite Dancers nnd three other at tractive acts, all of which wem merited ap plause. WII.I.IWI ri: Rojcoe's r.oyal Nine, unblacked minstrels, pioved a happy selec tion for the headllncr nt the William Venn The fun was quick and up to date nnd the audience testified to its appreciation. "Among Those Present." a mlntatuie music: comedy, with Joe Wolfe, was another popu lar featute which pleased by t freshness. Bevan nnd Flint, In n singing and dancing act. and Smith nnd Gernler, in a novelty, were other clever participants The photo pla was Tom Moore in "Go West. YounE Man." MXOVrt i.ll.VMi A new ptoductlon en titled "The Candy Shop" headed the bill and proved to be a good musical comedy, the cast Including many talented principals and a beauty chorus. Yates and Reed In a com edy sl.lt, "Double-Crossing," were rewarded with much applause, nnd Xeta Johnson, the fascinating comedienne, nnd Bob Hall, the eccentric monologlrt, helped complete an enjoyable evening. As an ndded attraction, the eighth episode of "The Master Mjstery" was shown, featuring Houdlnl. MAnKirr nthee r aiiovi; KITH II A.M. TO 11:13 rEERI.ESS Prenrnts ( ANITA STEWART In rirwt PrenentaMon nf "VIRTUOUS WIVES" ent Week -' LII'H OF IIOOSKVEI.T P A L A C F tSH MAIIICKT &THCET - ALL WUEK 10 A M to 11:15 P M. CECIL B. DeMILLE'S Latest and arestest Photoplay Don't Change Your Husband DDED ATTIUCTION "PHIZMA Not Week 'THE I.IO.V AND THE MOUSE" A R c A dTa CHESTNUT BELOW Writ 10 A. 51. li, 1 3:4.-,. 0:43. 7:43. 0 30 V M. JOHN BARRYMORE In first Showing Paramount INcluro "Here Comes the Bride" Next Wwl - MAUOUEIUTi: CLAIIK In "Mrs Wlifge of The Cabbaie Patch VICTORIA :et Abom mil :. this wei:i; HAROLD LOCKWOOD - "' n amuf ..t Wek-'THE PALSE TACKS 'NCC ' HAROLD LC Net Week- REGENT MAIIKKT HT. Below KTJt I1UIIT LVTELL HOUDIN1 eswagS lunKirr street nira i. . .. at jt-xiPtn SI OTVJw.L 7 imfinriri "U'Jr.VlLiljfc; AI1U MAP.KS 4 CO. OTIIEIIS, CROSlFKEYS MARKET ST. ILIosTbOth "HONOR THY CHILDREN M' BROADWAY biioad snvder a've. CARMEN'S MINST RELs"' "" D W. OHIFKITH'S " "A ROMANCE OF HAPPV VAT.T Fy. B. F. KEITH'S THEATRE PHYLLIS NEILSON-TERRY AVON COMEDY FOUR Princess Iladjnh; "Sailor" Heilly nruce-Duffst A Co. and BI Surrounding M,o ..... ai I W, 4 130 qpd H f j WT A I M T MAT. TODAY. !Co tn 7k. WflUWl KVUS.8:I5 THE BRAT cecil Sooner XEXT WEEK SEATS TODAT , Hr.l Tlnw In Philadelphia T jw Fred Jaekaon, Author of -Tha V.'v.t r.j-. " From th. Hirrli Th.atre. Kw!2L & MATH., 3, IS. Dancing . ( Mm Is'imni 4iUf, : CORTISSOZ . AKll M.DO.. $ SPOONER SISTERS STARS AT WALNUT "The Brat" Delights Admirers W Cecil and Edna May of ,V Ilicalrical Family . .c "Tho Brat," Maude ruIton'B come!lJ:v, .ina, in uuch the author starred her last season, had an admlrablo nopular-pric presentation last evening at the Wainutf "l wun .miss Cecil Spooner In tho stellar and C -titular rolo and her sister. Miss Edna icW- - Spooner, In tho somewhat emotional rola vm'1 of Jano Depew, an artist. Hoth tlm Ml.,e 1 Spooner hao a large clientele, which fo!-, XI lows their ll, ,l..,.nl .. .. .. .....J" "" '11 ..jm.iuw,, UlllUIl- UIIU UUYBn !Hs.wli!' ,1"tpr'. nnd a largo represent" lion Dartle nnixrl in n, .. i i .. .J- tho nnorllcs nt tho historic old playhouse. ' t The play Itself Is a blending of Comedy, rarco and melodrama, and despite possibly '. lv reason of the utilization of familiar ' tneatrlcal cxnedlentn mm n.n im.ri an ' . applauso of the audience. Although the chaign of "machine-made" mltrht nerhani ne justly maao In connection with It as -V a work of nrt. if It were Judged by the '-.' ..,.... v.. ...oiuniurfiy, 11 mahea no claims t j to other standards than thoso or . popular- V : v, "V -"n mu lvci ii uh;pc it nice to the, satisfaction of Its alulllnr. Till, nln wa happiest In Its moments of funmaklnft i by tho Hi at," a girl of the streets brought ". vJ """ '"- inoiiiern nome ny a novelist to serve as a "model" for tho chnracter In a romance he had under way. Tho incongrui ties of her actions and speeches against the environment which she temporarily graces provided many mirthful passages, and the auuienco was highly pleased when the...,.. imppy enamg urouglit tho curtain down on her prospective marriago with the novel Ist's jounger brother, whom her Influence had turned from tho paths of dissipation to a better life. , ' Miss Spooncr's happy-go-lucky method and her sprightly dancing diverted her ad mirers Immensely, while her sister's acting of a more sei lous school also proved ap pealing, Their support was capable, and not tho le.cst attractive feature of the pro duction was the plenitude, of modish gowns worn by the several actresses of tno cast. " ritlt.ADHt.PHt.V.S 1.I3ADINO THEATRES DlrecUon LLK & .1. J. BHUnKIlT CHESTNUT ST. ?,& J P"c cTaWe Nights $1.50,$l,75c,50ek (Txrept Rut.- X HoltdUMi) FAREWELL WEEK '-AST s&?ubda Special $ I Mat. Tomorrow & Friday 1. winter tiararn neue In Its Entirely Seats Iow for Ilemalnlrur Performances. " Next Week SEATS' THURSDAY" A SMACKING MUSICAL HIT '? "The Kiss Burglar" ? WITH A imiLMAXT CAST AND A nwi;it -Aiiaii UIIUIILB ADELPHI EIi. R:ir, Jl Mat. Tlmra. LAST FIVE DAYS UWW! With tho Orlrlnal AT.I-RTAn eiT Incllidlne UDMIINU lllinnaE. ERNRST f h j,Atwutiu, l,lu.- A1CLI MUUli:, LOTUS 1 "7S IIOIIU. I.UUXSU RAMMLI'il, ANNU 'iU jiutuiinu.. j $tMMAT. BViT'cwriPPOT T'AL TUSlOmtOW S. "- 'UUUI TVDTr Evenings at 8:15 u a a x jiatSl Wed. & Sat, 2:11" $ .00M T" it i omorrowj" frwm n of d3)pJ M ' tE Jf J Broad Nenr Locust - V3 JTfKfVV The Musical V-A 4 " r U Comedy Hit of Ai J v the Year H A 11. WOODS rresent 4i LtW HELDS -&t Kntiro JMiJiWVZZXh'S?' "ll Lower fuui ancMiaa., is 1 rlOOP (MIARI.KS WIXXTN'GKR if F I rT- I till ' - rv MOY1-S 310uav. run. , to S j- BEG. MONDAY. SEATS THURSj- TII1S MUSICAL COMUDY - WJ "TUMBLE IN'T WITH A C.WOP WELL-KNOWN !J! rwitiir,.o m ACADEMY OF MUSIC G ran I hiann I Inm ADinnal.n.t t l.r.OKONTU (.AMrANINI. General Director Week Beginning Monday, March 3 MONDAY NIOIIT at 8 "LA OtOCO.VDA." llalna Uolcl I.nznarl n clordon, nimlnt'. Jrtley oukrnlnsky anil Corps de Ilatfet, Coiw ' dueior l'olario " ifKstnY Nimir at s-"i.cci. nr i.vmiiuiu tOOI5." Ualll-l'urcl, Dolvl. nimlnl, Arlmondt.. c'mniurtor hturaul It WKD.ShSDW NIOHT l I "OISMONDA-V clardtn Kontalne. Mavufnut. Ialey. Oukrala- lo and llallei. c'nnclurmr Caninanlnl. , 11II'RAY MATINEB at S "TUB HARnKFt OF HEVILLK " ;alll-i;urel. Carpi. Stracelarh TrlKn Arlmonrtl Condurlnr c'ampanlnl. TIIUHSDAY NIOIIT at 8 "TOSCA." Ral.cn. Iiolil. Ulmlnl Mc-olas. Trolian, Dua, Detreri. i -onductor -I'olaccrt. " ritlDAY NIOIIT at "THAIS." Garden. O'Hullrtan. Haklanon. Iluberdeau. Herat, TaV. Invka. I'eteriion I'onductnr Campanlnl, cuTHHOAY MATINKi: at '. "ROMEO ANI - JULIET," (tail, o'Suiman, lloulllles. Maiua-?-.. (-nn.lnrtnr Charller. M. Hea'ts Now on Hale at Academy Ticket Officers. HMino'" HI" Chliiut HI ' ' K NICKERBOCKE Market and I'ortleth Streets ski; it all for iou Another Uare bntertalnment. THUD D A It A In "T1IU SUE DEVIL" Hi Acts of Superior VAUDBVILL1! Pr.Va Matinee, 0o and 15c. rriccs inning,, jo.., isc and S3c. w METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSEl -' SAT. AFT. w'i'S?tos FEB. 22. n tir.rAVOOD CAIIFEXTEIVS Annual Children's Corseoua Talry riay ? CINDERELLA H'SiSBK Kat and boxes. 115.1 Chestnut St., 0 k Ji Jb to U ! M. COc. ilic. it. ti.no. Tei.'rtu yjj, l JlBTItOrOMTAN OI'EltA HOfSB Friday Kvenlnr. Tshruary K8 last Concert Until m-0 ly JOll.V M c (1 O.RMA Q3 Seats Ke. IVIIBO and 12 . J At TlckH tjmca. hub cjiymtnm wnw. - nnDUh'IIM ilalluea looay, .- ana : Ma. Desmond IT PAYS TO ADVER1 Kcb.24 "T1IK SlIKl'HEnD OP TIIR HID Wl rilKUSPOON "AfcfelWftk.'! noslna (Iroti Iwls. Uoprano Ur ajaaUiss 1 ltWI m ii ' ' ' "- rTXT,r IADIKH' MAT. ' liAOllN-U ROSELAND w.lnnt Ab. 8th Bt. llsadad hy BQ1J.Y1 d Opera? k A.i.-- -.11 II 1 I'll I ' " jfil 2 'vi ? .i. 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