J--3T EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHIEADISCPHIA; TUESDAY, MARCfi 4, 1919 itf , TfT' . -r t JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE Nancy Wynne Tfllks of the Countess Pauline Pappcnhcim' s Marriage in London Today Mrs. Pcnnncll.and Mrs. Robins to Give Two Teas WELL, the weddlnjr In Jondon today Is ono intcrestlnn affair, don't you think? Paulino Pnppenhelm Is to bo married to Count Rabeji of Denmark and, of course, you know who she Is: tha daughter of Countess I'appcnhelm, tho former Mary Wheeler, of this city, who la the daughter of tho lato Mr. Charles Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, of Pembroke, Bryn Mawr. Tha Countess Pappenhelm Is the second daugh ter of Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Dick Elliot being tho eldest of the five sisters. Paulina Is the second daughter of tho Pappenhelm marriage. She Is exceedingly pretty and has had a great deal of attention since her debut. Several persons -who are now In London have written on here that Count Rabcn Is a most attractive man and that It is quite an Ideal match. I do hopa that It will prove to bo a happy one. Nona of lha family on this side of the water has gono over for the wedding, as there was really not time enough to go except In a rush from the day the date was settled. Mrs. Wheeler is at present down in the South visiting her daughter, Ethel, who Is Mrs. Henry Norrls. The other daughters are Mrs. George Thayer and Mrs. Philip Walnman. Mrs. Walnman and her children llvo in London and will therefore be at the wedding today. NEVER, in tho old Academy days of Opera was such nn actress to be teen as Mary Garden. Others may havo better voices perhaps, but they can't como up to the acting and Mary certainly was in good olce, too. Tho boxes had many fashionable folk, and others were scattered throughout tha audience. Mr. Andrew Wheeler had a box of guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boycr and Mrs. Harold E. Yarnalt. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grove entertained Briga dler Genoral Waller and Mrs. Waller. Mr. Charlton Yarnall and Mrs. Arthur Emlen Newbold, Jr., were there, and Mr. and Mrs. .lohn Newbold, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney E. Hutchln&on, Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas Itldg way, Mr. John Frederick Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs. Edward O'Reilly, of Pittsburgh, and Rear Admiral Helm, U. S. N. Mrs. Arthur Newbold, Jr., was wearing a remarkable frock of black geor gctto crepe embroidered In jet. The long sleeves swept tho floor at even length with her train. Tho gown was made with tho straight squared shoulder back. Mrs. "Boycr's gown of very dull brick-red geor gette and satin was extremely effective. fTIHE announcement that Mrs. Joseph Pcnncll and Mrs. Ned Robins, who Is her sister-in-law, would give two informal teas at 416 South Carlisle street on March IB and 22 reminds me pleasantly that Mrs. Pennoll Is still with us. She and Mr. Pennell lived for so many j cars in "London, where they were very much In thlngo literary and artistic, I had thought that perhaps tho end of tho war would see them starting Englandwards once more. But, after. all, they are not going, and it is but natural that they should stay on here, for Mr. Pennell is a member of an old Pennsylvania Quaker family and Mrs. Pennoll is a daughter of tha late 'Mr. Edward Robins, a distinguished lawyer of this city, and a granddaughter of the late Thomas Robins, one-time president of tha Philadelphia National Bank. Her brother, Ned Robins, is ono of the ofllcers of tha Historical Society of Pennsylvania and has written quite a bit on historical and theatrical matters himself. Mrs. Pennell spent the greater part of her childhood in this city and was a pupil of the Sacred I cart Convent,, at Eden Hall, at the same lltno as Miss Agnes Reppller and Mrs. Joseph Fraloy, Many of tho older gen eration will remember when tho Roblns'n lived at 1110 Spruce street, from which house Mrs. Pennell was married. She writes very Interestingly of that old home in her book, "Our Philadelphia." No cards have been sent out for tha two teas, which will be given at the Robins home on Car lisle street. I TOLD you that Lillian Russell would speak this afternoon at the Independ ence Square Auxiliary of the Red Cross, but I did not tell you that her talk would bavpreceded by an address on the Battle of tho Somme and conditions now in Eu rope, to be given by Lieutenant Andre L'Hullller, of tha French army, who has been sent here from Franca by the High Commission and who is the guest of Mr. Clement Buckley Newbold, at 1724 Spruce street. You see, I did not know it before, so how could I tell you? Lieutenant L'Hullller was in most of the battles of the war and has received five decorations and is a member of the Legion of Honor. He has a most interesting story to tell and will ba at the auxiliary at 4 o'clock. Miss Russell will go down a lit tle later in the afternoon to talk to the workers. WINIFRED CLARK Is going to be mar ried today down in Palm Beach to. Lieutenant Roscoe J, Anthony. She Is the daughter of tho Louis Semple Clarkes, of Haverford, you know, and they are spend ing the winter in the South. A number of tha girls from here are to act as bridesmaids. Eleanor Dougherty is the maid of honor and Marlon Toulmin, Isabel Beckurts, Louise and Agnes Clarke are to be the bridesmaids. The wedding is to take place at 4 o'clock at the Episco pal Church In Palm Beach and, I'll wager, will be very pretty. HIS WAS bored about many things, and especially as springtime came on and he Just did not want to be bothered about having to ba good all the time. Especially, when being good meant staying in, to help take care of a small and. sprawly brother and sister, who very slyly pulled his hair whenever they got tho chance, for small brother, being only nine months old, be believed In taking all that came within reach, and sister, not much older followed suit. Tha other day he sighed loudly after an admonition to be patient and good and help mother and remarked, "Don't see why Adam and Eve had to sin at the beginning nd start everybody else, sjiyhow," NANCT WYNNE. Photo bv rholo-C'ralleri. MISS DLBORAH SEAL A member of the younger et in Mcrion who takes part in many affairs on the Main Line MISS JAMESON BRIDE OF LIEUTENANT FORSTER Wedding Takes Place iii St. Mary's Memorial Church, Wayne A pretty wedding will talo place this evening at 6 o'clock In St. Mary's Memorial Church, Wayne, when MIfs Gladys Marjruer inte Jameson, daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs, I G. S. JnmeBon. will become tlie brlile of L'cu tcnant J. Montgomery Forster, U. S. A, MIfs Jameson will be attended by he- Me ter Miss Loulso Jameson, lis maid of honor, at.d her bridesmaids will Induilo Mr?. 1, R. Leonard, Jr., another sister; Mrs. Samuel Klayniaker. Miss Crclle For.,ter. ii sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Natallo Bruch, of New York. Little. Miss Dorothy Leonard will bo flower girl. The best man will be Mr.' Richard Watson and the ushers will Include Lieutenant R. L. Leonard, Jr.. Mr. Thomas Hearne, Mr. Kirk Moore, Mr. ICIIIshaw Ir win. Mr, Samuel Slaymaker and Mr. Frank Hunter of Pittsburgh The bride, who will be given In marriage by her brother, will wear a frock of White nnbroldered net over (.atln and her tulle veil will be edged with the duehebs Ijco which her mother woro at her wcddlnir. Her bouquet will be a shower nffalr of white sweetpcas, wnito limes and pale lavender or chlds. The bridesmaids' frocks will be of blue, taffeta finished with pink girdles, and their hats will be made of blue taffeta. They will carry bouquets of violets, lavender sweetpcas and pink snapdragons. The maid of honor will be gowned In pink taffeta with a hat of the same material, and fclio will carry P'nk swectpeas, pink snapdragons and pais lavender cluster orchids. Tho little flower girl will wear a frock of white net trimmed with pink ribbons, and her small poke bonnet will bo niado of pink georgette crepe She will carry a tiny basket of spring flowers. The Ren-. Georgo W. Antho.iy will perform the ceremony. A small reception will fol low at the home of the bride's parents for the Immediate families and a few Intlmato friends only. Social Activities Mr. Georga W. Chllds Drexel will enter tain Mr. and Mrs. Livingston I Blddle In his box at the opera this eenlng. Mrs Drexel will return at the end of the week from White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Mrs. Thomas McKean wilt entertain Mr. and Mrs. Robert I Montgomery In he- box at tho Metropolitan Opera House Oils" eve. nlng. . ,nU Mr. and Mrs. Alexander P. ".Moore E,m a supper last evening at the Rltz-Carlton after the opera. Among the guests were Major General and Mrs. Barnett. Miss Anne Gordon, Miss Leila Gordon. Mrs AnthSSy Drexel Blddle. Wrs. Edward O'Reilly Mr, Mildred Martin. General and Mrs. Harford' Colonel and Mrs. Burton. Major and Mrs King, Major and Mrs. Dunning, Major and J'rn Mr. "Walter Wheeler. Colonel H. D. South. Colonel Hiram Bears. Mr Frank Waller nnd Mr. Howard Shelley Mrs. Mooro is better known as Lillian Russell. ' . Mrs. Richard Norrls, of Falls of Schuyl kill, will entertain at the opera this evening In honor of her daughter. Miss Mary Norrls Thera will be about six guests. Mrs. Frederick English and her two daughters, Miss Beatrice. English and Miss Elaine English, of School House lane. Oer mantown, have returned from Washington. D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Brown Coxa, of Paoll, have gone to New Tork, where they are staying at the Hotel Astor, Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Clyde, of Bryn Mawr. Is spending some time at the Plaza, New Tork. A wedding of Interest will take place on Wednesday, April !3, In SU James Church, Wilmington. N. C, when Miss Mary Har grove Bellamy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Bellamy, of that city, will become the bride of Lieutenant J. Leeds Barroll, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J, Leeds Barroll, of 8315 Seminole avenue, Chestnut Hill. Miss Marjorle Bellamy will be the maid of honor and Mr. F, Lewis Barroll, brother of tha bridegroom, will be best man. Among the tpatronesses of the play, "La Relne Joyeuse," and dance to be given to night In the ball room of the Bellevue Stratford, by members of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, will be Mrs. Barton Townsend, Mrs. John Cadwallader, Mrs. Joseph M. Oazzam, Mrs. Frederick Abbott, Mrs. Francis B. Reeves, Mrs. I. Prlca Ewlng. Mrs. Sbmuel Woodward, Mrs. Thomas Baxter, Mrs. Samuel Cooper, Mrs. Henry Illman, Mrs. Martin Nixon Miller, Mrs. Meigs, Mrs. Samuel Falrchlld, Mrs. Henry Scattergood, Mrs. Temberton Hutchinson,' Mrs. Ell Kirk Price, Mrs. J, Clifton Buck and several others. The affair la being given for the benefit of the' Pennsylvania Working Home for Blind Men. ,, CHICAGO OPERA OPENS WITH A NOVELTY MaryCardcn Stars in Massenet's "Clcopatrc" in an Excel lent Performance CLEOPATRE Opera by Jules Massenet Marc Antolne Alfred Maguenat Spakos Charles Fontaine Ennlus Gustavo Huberdcau Amnhc3 Constantln Nicola y Sevcrus Desire Dcfrcro L'Esclavo da la Porte.... John Lcemans Cleopatra Mary Garden Octavlo Francesca Tcralta Charmlon Emma Noe Adamos Andreas Pavley Conductor, Marcel Charller Tho Chicago Opera Association opened Its Philadelphia season of one week at tho Aca demy of Music last evening before nn audi ence astonishingly small, when It Is consid ered that It was the opening night , that nn operatic novelty was offered nnd that Mnry Garden appeared In the leading role. The opera presented was Massenet's "Cleopatre," his last operatlo work, and one which was not presented until after his death Many liberties have been taken by tha librettist, with the real facts of tho Antony Cleopatra nffalr, n narrated by our best historians, the ultimate result being that In the laBt act everybody of any Importance In the cast has either killed himself or had it done for him, nnd nt tho final curtain tho corpses of Cleopatra and Antony nre alone on the stage. Musically, "Cleopatro" is only mediocre. It may not be Massenet's worst, but it Is by no means of his best. The flow of melody Is not t-o sustained as in his finest works, the orchestration Is not altogether consistent, even for one who was by no means a mnster of orchestration, nor docs It seem to be entirely fitting nt times. The big features of the work, as judged from last evening's per formance, were that It offers an unusually fine medium for Miss Garden's very excep tional talents ns nn actress and that It admits of tho exquisite stage settings upon which Mr. Campanlnl Insists now. ns he alwajs has Massenet has the ability to choose operatic plots of the rarest merit, especially in tragedy, but he had not the ability to write the really poignant music which thoso plots demand, nnd this fact w.is brought homo more strongly than ever in last evening's performance. The foregoing relates entirely to the opera as a composition. Nothing can be said except In praise ns to the manner In which It was staged and performed. It Is nn opera of few real parts, although tho cast was largo numerically, Mary Garden, of course, was the star. She has lost nono of her ability as an actress; indeed, rather, hhc has gained, and the part vocalls- and dramatically suits her admirably. In all the kaleidoscopic chnnges of character which tho title role demands, she was equally proficient, and acted with equal fidelity tho coquette, theruthlcss Queen and, ut the end, the faithful lover. Vocally her part was dramatic rather than lyric, arM gave little to do In the range of pure bong, but all was accomplished with excellent volco and uluays with Intense dramatic power. Ono can scarcely Imagine tho part better done as a whole thnn Miss Garden performed it, using always the most bubtlo artistry to de lineate the character. Next in Importance were the roles of An tony, taken by Alfred Maguenat, and Spakos (a character evidently Interpolated by the librettist), taken by Charles Fontaine. Mr. Maguenat showed a voice of much warmth and color and made an excellent Impression both as u blnger and as an actor. Mr. Fon taine made the must of nn ungrateful patt, nlthought his work vocally was somewhat uneven. Ho was not always Urlctly In tune, but nt times, especially at tho close, of tho exultant area, "Tu vcux lo voir," In tho flrbt act, ns Cleopatra makes her cntrnnce, his singing was not excelled by any of the entire opera. His acting of the part was fine throughout and thoroughly consistent with the part. In the femalo characters. Francesca Peralta as Octavia was an nblo second to Miss Garden. Of charming btago presence, regal ns befitted tho sister of a Roman emperor. Miss Peralta showed a fine soprano voice of great range and fine quality, especially In the higher register. Her work in the trio with Cleopatra and Antony showed her at her beat, although she had mucli recitative and aria work, which was ad mirably done. The minor parts of Ennius, Amnhes nnd Charmlon were adequately sung nnd acted by Mesirs. Hubcrdeau, Nlcolay nnd Miss Noe, respectively. Tho stage settings througnout were very beautiful and apparently correct historically, although manifestly Intended for a stage larger than that of tho Academy. Mention must also be made of the wonderfully bcautl. ful dances of Andreas Pavley and Serge Oukralnsky, assisted by Mile. Karalll and tho ballet. "THE HEART OF HUMANITY" Holubtr's Spectacular Production Features Dorothy Phillips METROPOLITAN "Heart of Hnm-nltr" with Dorothv Philips. Written br Olra Scholl and directed by Allen Holubar. The bigness of the Metropolitan Is as noth ing when compnred with the magnitude of this Universal Film production. The title, "The Heart of Humanity." aptly describes ihe attraction because It embraces all of the essential qualities which go to make up a popular movie. This firm play Is not to be confused with Grimth'B "Hearts of the World," and while the titles have a similar sound, the method of direction Is different. Allen Holubar steps Into tho limelight as a producer with brains, and his work shows him a student of human naturo nnd possessing a love for the rea listic. As for the star, Dorothy Phillips has never been presented to better advantage. Another player whose work Is worth while Is Erie -von Strohelm, as a German officer, and Margaret Mann, as tho mother, gives a lovable character delineation. William Stowell Is also well cast. The opening of the play shows the quiet life of a Canadian village, and when the news of the war comes It proves a shock to the natives. There Is a family of six and n father with his niece. The girl marries the eldest son of the family, and he goes to the battlefield and she becomes a nurse. As the story advances, so the Interest In Its un folding holds the spectators, and the ap plause which greeted Its, fast evening at tested to future popularity. The battle scenes are handled with skill and are not made gruesome, as has been the wont of some directors In the past. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE IN MANAYUNK TONIGHT Three Different Church Organizations to Give Entertainments on Same Evening St. John's Dramatic Company will present the three-act comedy, "A Game of Chance," this afternon and evening In St. John's parish hall, Manayunk. The cast Includes Miss Marie MacCormack, Miss Madeline Kenned-, Mies Rose O'Donnell, Miss Annie Jeffries Mullen, Mr. 13. A. Kennedy, Mr. Herbert Scholes, Mr, William Desmond, Mr. William P. Ryan, Mr. John Green, Mr. Francis Hlggins, Mr, Harold McCoog, Mr, Cornelius McCarty, Mr. William Judge and Mr. John Carney. There will be songi and dances and a chorus of thirty trained vocal ists. The Junior Auxiliary of St, David's Prot eitant Episcopal Church, Manayunk, will pre. sent "Behind the Lines" this evening In the "Parish house on Krams avenue. The performance wll be followed by dancing Continuing Attractions ADEt.vm Lew Fields In "Friendly F.ne mles," a play based on emotions aroused nmong American citizens of German birth during the world wnr. It blends humor, sentiment and pathos. CHBSTSVT STIMBT OPBiM HOVBE "The Klsi Burglar." musical comedy, book by Glen McDonough, scoro by Ray mond Hubbell. Romantic plot and sparkling lyrics, centering about a duches, nn American lnwer and some musical comedy candidates for the peni tentiary. Cast headed by Denmnn Maley and Marie Carroll. Willi n viva, clous chorus, FOfinESr "Going Vp." muilcal comedy, based on "The Aviator." Musical num bers, tuneful and Jollv, Include "Tickle Toe," "If You Look In Her i:es," nnd "Down. Up, Lift, Right." Cast ln?ludci Raymond Crane. J Humblrd Duffy, Helen Groody, Janet Velio and a beauty chorus. l,Hst week. a.nntCK"A Tallor-Made Man." clever comedy, with Grant Mitchell In the title role. It prescr.ti a tailor's helper as a psychological study of the effect of environment on character and achieve ment. In the cast are Grant Mitchell and other favorite. Last week. lA'ltlC "Tumble In," musical show, based on Avery Ilopwood's farce made from Mnry Hobcrts Illnehnrt's novel, "Seven Days"; Otto Hnrbach, librettist, and Rudolf' Frlml. composer. Cast In cludes such Important people an SCelda Sears, Peggy O'Neill. J'Ana. Hlbbard, Virginia Hammond, Herbert Corthell, Charles Ruggles. Catthy and live tunes, clever dialogue. SIWBMT "Oh, Look!'" musical com edy, based on "Heady Money," "I'm Always Chasing Italnbows." "An Old Fashioned Girl" nnd "Dolly Twinkle." among other catchy numbers. Tho Dolly SisterM and Harry Vox are fea tured, and the company includes a lively and lowly rhorus. WALXUT "The Naughty Wife." farce, by Fred Jackson, nuthor of "Tho Vel vet Lady" Plot deals with the trials nnd troubles of nevvlyn-sds, looked at from a humorous angle. The climax comes In a prospective elopement. Chief in tho cast are Iteeva Greenwood. Fred erick Sumner, Nellie D'Arcy and Oaston Bell. Attractive settings nnd costumea furnish background for tho fun. MANY SCREEN STARS SHOWN AT THEATRES Clara Young, Thcda Bara, Nazi- niova, "W. S. Hart, Fred Stone and Miss Clark Appear STANL'IT ' hratlnr Chester" with rura Kim ball Younc as .tar Directed b Allan Dnan. Story by Max Marcln. Clara Kimball Young made her first the atrical appearance in this city In "A Mes tago From Mars," and her eyes so entranced a movie manager that ho blgned her up for the films. Since then she has appeared In many plajs, not all of them adapted to her use, but In this one she apepars to advant age, although Nicholas Dunaew, tho Rus slon actor, gives somo character acting that stands out In contrast to tho other sup porting players "Cheating Cheaters ' Is an excellent screen vehicle because it hau all of tho elements which go to make up a popular film piny. It is advisable to try to seo this movie from tho beginning, because the element of sur prise which comes nt tho end is such as to spoil the story If seen before Its nat ural time to be revealed. There are so many novel angles to thlb taio Hint telling them here would spoil the interest ior iuiuro bic talors, but It Is a "society crook" play and of the rare quality In construction. Allan Dwan, whoso work Is already well known because of his direction of Mary Plckford, gave tho screen a good piece or him direction. Of the cast whose work Is especially good, the names of Anna. Q. Nils son. Jack Holt, Frank Campeau, Tully Marshall. Tdwln Stevens and Mas me Kelso are best known. rI.ACE "Johnnr. T.ft Jjior tiun" with Fred Stone Directed by Donald Crl.p. Louis Bennison, now the star of the , Belz wood pictures, had the role In tlw "uis'c.a' comedy version of this photoplay when the Piece was playing in New York two years ngo Now the role falls to Fred Stone a type not unlike Mr. Bennison, and he makes it a likable character btudy. The star has ot proved quite the success which his sponsors had anticipated he would be, and vet to some, he brings a freshness and charm Ing personality to the screen which many film devotees welcome. Fred Stone Is a natural cornelian and docs not resort to the use of expedients to gain attention to his facial contortions. Ivlmund L. Burke. th6 author of tho play, has sup plied a delightful character in the cowboy who becomes a movio star and baves tha heroino from distress at the hands of a scheming count. Mary Anderson has tho rolo of the maid whom tho hero likes, and James Cruze Is the count. Gardner Hunting made the adaptation for the screen. ARCADIA "Dreed of Men" with William S. Hart. Directed by the star. When "Branding BToadway" was shown a few weeks ago, William S. Hart appeared in evening dress and cut up u lot of didos which were said by some film fans to bo beneath the dignity of their western hero. Now these fans may see their Idol onco morn tn a role and a story which Is as conven tional as the rising sun each morning. And yet It is tho kind of play that J. O, Hawks, its author, can write for this player and the sort of role that tho Btar can Interpret with faithfulness. This time the eastern scenes are laid in Chicago as against those of New York In the former film. It h natural that being a director as vvell as a star gives Mr. Hart the right to keep In front of the camera lens ns much us pos sible and that Is what he does throughout this story. A land shark gets Into the good graces of the boss of tho cowboys by tho return of tho latter's pony, which was lost . t.,1... A crlrl Ih nnn nt thr, vlrttnis ai Kailluimti. - - - of the villain and tho hero makes the thief repay, nnd In the end, well, everybody Is treated square. Seena Owen la the heroino and Bert Sprotts makes a villainous land dealer. VICTORIA "Salome" with Theda Tiara In the Vhlef Vote. Directed by J Gordon Kdwards from a acenarlo by Adrian Johnson. Spectacle has Its place with the movio programs and when It Is presented In nn Intelligent manner It Is good to look upon. There have been many attempts to supply thise big "Bight" movies and some of them were worthwhile. In "Salome" tho Fox cotu lany has supplied Theda Bara with a char acter that she fills with case and It would be Interesting to know what the censors thought of the piece. It works up slowly until In the end It reaches a dramatic climax which Is worthy of the best In film direction. An outstanding piece of acting was that llvm by O, Raymond Nye, whose rolo of King Herod will remain as a standard for movie types of this character. It Is l', be hoped that someone will appreciate tho good work of this player and raise him to stellar honors where he Justly belongs. Miss Bara Is excellent because she has evidently realized Just what she can do In parts of this kind and her experience In "Cleopatra" taught her to be more dramatlo than spec tacular. Albert Roscoe gives a capable performance as John the Baptist and Her bert Heyes as, Sejanus Is excellent. The photography and the artistic settings are fine bits of screencraft. Nastmova Is the featured player at the Regent In "Revelation," while tho Strand and Locust Theatres are presenting Marguerite Clark In "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch," already reviewed In this column as a screen classic Idyl. MANY ACTS OF MERIT ON BIG KEITH BILL Honorary Colonel Lillian Russell Heads Entertaining Vuudc villc Show Lillian Ilussell, honorary colonel of the United Stntes marines, captured trench nfter trench nt Keith's Inst night nnd nroused a fusillade of npplause, which awakened mem ories of the old "Krntlnlo" dnys. Commenda tory ndjectives regarding Miss Russell were all rendered helpless somo time ngo. One can not say anything more praiseworthy thnn Lillian Russell Is Lillian Russell. It was marine night, and the glinting uniforms of officers, including Major General Oeorgo Barnett. General Littleton W T. Waller, as well ns the olive drab of many of the boys who started the bocho chnse from Chateau Thierry emphasized tho fact Tho prima donna sang several pleasing numbers touch ing on matters of today and yesterday, nnd proved that her Popularity had not waned In tho least. Kncores nnd a speech brought her offering to n happy conclusion. Jean Adnlr nnd company held interest and won wnrrnntcd appliu.se. in a comedy sketch, "Maggie Taylor. Wnltrcss." The happy side of enmp life was hhown by Sergeant Frank Melling und the "Yip Yip Ynphankcrs" in athletic feats. Good comedy of a rural char acter was offered by Whitfield and Ireland, while Marion Harris. Morris and Campbell nnd Johnny Clark nnd company appeared In entertaining nets. As n speclnl delight for the kiddles there was Lady Alice's Pets, nn aggregation of exceptionally well-trained animal. The klnogrami Included some artis tic colored a lews. lltlOAIMVAY Abundance of comedy and music mark the show, which Is full of sur prises. Leona Stevens, of musical comedy fame, nnd Vv llllam Holllster scored a decided hit In an act which overflows with laughs. "Going Some." the headllno nttractlon, Is presented by a capable cast, which Includes several pretty and gorgeously rind girls. Tho production Is staged along elaborate lines and Is up lo the minute In tho way of dia logue and situation "Dont Change Vcur Husband." the photoplay attraction, teaches a moral lesson. m.tlllK Haunting melodic of the past and present servo to make "Night Dominoes," which headlines the bill, an entertaining nt tractlon. Iho act met with approval. Frank Bush, the veteran talc-teller, lived up to his reputation, and good acts were also offered bv Murray Bcnnet, Harry Bond and com pany, Guth, Dennis nnd Guth. Philadelphia soldiers; Adams and Thomas nnd others Worthy of special mention is tho sketch "An Innocent Bystander," which tells how mis takes lead to serious complications, CUO'.N KI.1S Conroy's Models, all pos sessing moro than ordinarily pleasing voices, have h song and dance uct above the aver age For good mcasuro there Is a comedy net. "At the Ebony Club," which features those two clever funmakers. La France and Kennev Peggy Brooks proved an excellent comedienno and songster. Other good fea tures wero tho Honolulu Troubadours. Mc Cormlck and Irving and the Donald Sisters. MXOV.s nilA.Mi Charles and Henry Rlgolctto, utilstcd by tho Swanson Sisters nnd company. In "Around the World," are the hcadllners They took their audience to India. China, Italy. Hngland. Holland nnd France, performing dlverb feats In the cos tumes of many lands. A new comedy by Richard Warner. "No Trespassing." was given by Claire Vincent, supported by Frank H. Gardner and company. Other offerings of a well-appreciated bill were Ward nnd Van, "mirthful melodists" : Ted Doner, In a clev er dance act ; Brandt and Aubrey, in n skating act. and lloudlnl In tho tenth film episode ot "The Master Mjbtcry." v,nvii rm.nvIAI, Seven of the original members of George Uvanss (Honey Boy) Minstrels presented a blackface net which delighted the audience. ueorBO aessei. In nn act entitled "Original Moments of Melody and Humor," was another feature, On the program nlto were Holland Travcrs nnd Ireno Douglas, Bennington and Scott and a novel offering called "Three Feet ot Comedy." NIXON In theo das of progress the public Is cqiistntitly crnving something new, and this Is surely supplied In this week's 'show Comedy of the substantial kind is mpplled In "A Breezo That Blew." offered by the Doris Lester Trio. Lillian Gonne and Bert Albert appear In n comedy skit. Inter spersed with song. Lander Brothers prove that they belong In lauglilaiid and Collins and Hart give somo inside Information re garding acrobatic feats. As a treat for tho kiddles tliero are Klutlng's animals "The Lion and tho Mouse" Is tho photoplay at traction KNIt'KKKnoCKKIl There is no end ot solid" entertainment in the current bill. One of the features Is the musical tabloid, "Havo a Kiss," presented by a capable, cast and numerous pretty girls. Others who appear to advantage nro the Sperry Sisters. Hoe and Donovan, Franklin und Yose nnd Friend and Fields. William Farnum In "Hoodman Blind" 13 the photoplay attraction. It won favor. WII.MAM TKNN Comedy proved the main element of nn attractive bill, Duquesno nnd company lending with an original act, which scored. Bert und Betty Wheeler ap peared In a skit well named, "Bits of Every thing" while Dorothy Hayes headed her ow n company In a farce called " War Paint." Ward and Raymond, comedians; tho Three, Itosellas, musicians, and a motion picture, "Tho Great Romance," In which Harold Lockwood appears, completed a good bill. nUMONT'S There are many new fea tures In this week's bill An nbundilnee of laughter was aroused by the skit, "Marry In Haste Repent at Leisure," which showed the troubles resulting from speedy matri monial ventures. Hamilton nnd Gibson, Joe Hortlz und various others offered new material with good results OitrilKtM Tho Mae Desmond Plascrs varied their entertainment with a revival of "The Girl In the Taxi," u popular musical comedy with a farcical touch. Several of the stock favorites showed their versatility In changing from straight to musical comedy roles. The tunes and musical accompani ments to the action of the plot went well. DIRECT FROM ITS SENSATIONAL RUN IN N. Y. CAIU. LAEMMLH rRUSE.VTS the "Heart of Humanity" THE PICTURE THAT WILL I.1VK FOREVER TWO WEEKS ONLY METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE imOAD AND PCPI.AH MitllETS O rEBKOHMANCES DAILY 9 ' Tuesdays excepted MATINEES, 2:15 25c, 50c EVENINGS, 8:15 23c to $1.00 WAK TAX IKCLUDEU nESEPA'ED SEATS NOW ON SALE AT BOX OKFICI! ANTI 1108 CHF.STXt'T BTHKBT TV A I MI IT MAT- TODAY. 250 to J5c. W ALlNU 1 F.V(!S.8:1K MATS, 8:15. LAST WEEK OK JUU LAUOH FESTIVAL THE NAUGHTY WIFE .?3 NEXT WEF.K SKATS TODAT OMVEn MOnoSCO rreatnti TEG Of MY HEART" By J. HARTLEY MANNEItS nnPHFUM Mln Today. 18c. I5e. UrvrrlE,V-'m Evenlrura. ISc. S3e, 3So BOr, MAE DESMOND Player; In 1IHL IN TUB TAXI "MarJr. in KilANK KIEI.DEK (Itlm.eJf) In 'OUIN'CV ADAMH BAWVKP," TT MINSTEELS. Anh t th BU. I llimnnf t "Marry, In Jl. H'pent at lylUUUUl O T.elaure" "The Mind lUadera" Trocadero JAmerican Burlesquers "MOLIERE" RICHER IN RHETORIC THAN DRAMA Philip Mocllcr's Play Inlcrc&ting in Tlicmc and Structure and Has Star Cast Whatever may lo the merits and de merits of "Mollere. ' which staged at the Ilroad last evening somo episodes from the llfo of the great French actor-dramatist and It has both merits und demerits It Is In refreshing contrast to the steady fare of musical comedies and farces which have been the theatrical pabulum of theatregoers here for the season now In Its declining last quar ter. Xot that musical comedies nnd farcei are not nil rleht In their time nnd nlac. and tomo of them In their way, but a surfeit ot them, such as has been provided, Is no credit to tho originality of our playwrights, no tribute to the Intelligence of our plu goers, nnd no step forward In the progress of the American Btago as the seat of one of the major arts, the drama. Knually refreshing was the enthuslustlo reception of Philip lloeller's play by a cry large audience, whose acceptance of tho merits was an In telligent onset to Its toleration of the de merits. After thn second act both nuthor nnd principal players received a prolonged ovation. The audience sensed, even In the sketchy first act, which did little moro tnan Intro duce the characters and set tho stage for the slender plot to come, that Mr. Mocllcr was earnestly attempting to write k serious play. It saw that he had the courage to court pos sible failure in presenting for approval that type of drama known as the costume play. It vealiscd nt the tlnal curtain that he was Idealistic enough to endeavor to replace tragedy on tho stage, albeit tragedy not large nnd poignant, such as that of Lear and Cordelia, or of .Macbeth and his tigerish lady. Although Mr. Mocller denied himself the poetic medium of blank verse as the dic tion for his I'aglc lssuis of tho love of Madame do Montespan. favorite of Louis XiV, for Mollere, her successful plotting In ,M(Uo at scorned affection to separate th dramatist Rnd his joung vvlfo nnd lo lose the favor of the louvre to the Troupe de Mollere, and the heartbroken nclor's death while plav Ing ut the fourth performance of his "Imsg luary Invalid," ho did not deny himself the pilvilege of sonorous declamation nnd ring ing lines, of tho sort that was ono of the ex ternals of tho classic drama. "Mollere" la richer In rhetoric than In drama, but thu speeches sound vvell, some of them having a poetic and others an epigrammatic ring. The cisenllnU of authentic classic drama Mr Moeller has not nulto succeeded In creating and conveying tho conflict of i,oula ngainst fate, the clash of wills taught In a big mo tive of passion or emotion, such ns the vaulting ambition of Macbeth and hl wife, the rvvengo and melancholy of ltumlet, liar's tempest against Ingintitude. Moiiere's tragedy but dimly echoes these grand pas sions , But Mr. Mocller docs not poso as a. Shakespcaro or even a Eulwer Ltton. He has written an Interesting play, which leaves thn cjo Innocent of the scanty but legal garb of chorus girls, tho car Innocent of vvlilstlcable" tunes, nnd tho mind Innocent of shuddering memories of acrobatic dunces. 1 1 A. M TO ll.l-i ALL THIS WEE! 1. M CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG And Her Oun Company In "CHEATING CHEATERS" From th ramoua and Unusual Play. P A L A C R i 1214 MARKET BTnUITT - ALL WEEK 10 A. M. to H:ir, P. M. FRED STONE STiI.,uv,t, IN FIRST SHOWING AIlTCIt AIT'S . "Johnny Get Your Gun" ADAPTED FROM STAPH FLAY A R C A D f A ClirsiM'T nrrin' nvrir 10 A M. 12. 2, .1 4,1, B:4r,, 7 4.1. 0:30 V. M. WILLIAM S. HART In rtrst FreflMitatlon of Artcraft's "BREED OF MEN" Dlreeli by THOMAS II. INCE VICTORIA MAHKKT Above nth THIN AND N'K.XT WEEK THEDA BARA in "SALOME" A Wm Fox 1'rnductlon Stupendous DUfCMT MARKET ST Below KTII KEjULIN 1 Nazimova ., ? ., .. Aa,lw1 HOUDINI MAS,TCn mvstkrV Attraction MARKET STREET ... AT JUMPER 11 A M. to II r. M. CONTINUOUS I.W& VAUnEVIT.T.tt fc-lUr-il DUM1NOE5 HAHItY BOND k CO. OTHERS. CROSS KEYS maiiket m ...u,w n.;oth CONROY'S MO'DELS BROADWAY nn0AD- avb. "GOING SOME"' feft'v" " n?"im.'.'Don' l Change Your Husband' ACADEVIY OF Mt'NlC " GRAND OPERA Chicago Opera Association CLEOFONTE CAMPANINL Gtnrral Director. TONIGHT AT R"LfCIA Dt I.AMMERMOOR." flalll-Currl. Dole!, Rlmlnl, Arlmondl. Con ductor -Campnnlnl WF.DNESDAV NIGHT AT 8 "GISMONDA," Gardn. Fontaine. Mnrutnat. Pavley Oukraln ky and Rallet. Conductor Caminr.ln! THFRPDAY MATINKB, AT 2 "THE HARDER OF SEVILLE." Oalll-Curcl, Carpi. Ptracclarl, Trevlfan. Arlmondl, Conductor C'at.ipaiiinl. THFHSDAY NIGHT AT "MADAMA MUTTER FLY." Tamakl Mlura, Lamont, Pavloirka, Houil lltz, Trevl.an. OHWtro. Peterson, Defrere, Nlco lay. Conductor Polawo FRIDAY NIGHT AT "THAIS." Gardon. O'Sul llvan. Huklnnorf, Hutri1rau. R.rat, Pavloika, Pftrr.on Conductor Campanlnl. SATt'RDAY MATINEE AT 2 "ROMEO AND JULIET," Gall, O'Sulllvau, Boullllez, Mairuenac, Conductor Charller. Seata Now at Academy Ticket Offlte, Hrppe'a. HID Che.tnut St. ' METROPOLITAN OPTTllA IIOWSB- " SKETS. Tn TONIGHT at 8 1L TROVATORE Mmn, Muzlo. Matzenauer Mm. Crlml, De I.uca, rtothler. Conductor, Mr Tap!. Seat 1108 Cueit. ,it St Walnut 4424 Rac 6T. BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BALLROOM JOHN GALSWORTHY In a Lertur Reading on AMERICAN AND BRITON FRIDAY MARCH 7 AT evenino wvrv.v-n g,30 Ticket!. $2 1 boiey. aeatlnc 8. 20; Heppe'a. Thura. ACADEMY MONDAY EVO.. MARCH 10, 8:15. r irai imaiu-iim, AfiTHrnnce PHILIP GIBBS tfru'eoV18 "Tha Soul of th War" Tho tlnert corre.ponaent the war has Dro. duced." G K, Cneiterton. Ticket. Wc lo t". Hole.. tlO tn tl.1. Hero.'.. KNICKERBOCKED MARKET AT 40TII STREET WILLIAM FARNUM Bw?r; ln "Hoodman Blind" ' SIX BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS BEE IT ALL FPU IQq Dancing CORTISSOZ BAKER BLDO, 1B20 Che.tnut st. rrlvate leirana dally, D:30 A. M. to 11 p. r Special Studio for toe and children's danoV Ballroom now open. U TH "I AIIOVU J2&SiGM(liy2&t& Z My U 7? 524fm play leaves an Informing Jmpr isitift ... . "- MiiuuiiiiiK iiiiTJvaiun MM 111 then. rrnr . ..- -. ... or tno tlieatrf, and of nn aspl-in attempt uf fl. rlrnmnll.r .,!.-. ,..., . . ,.,.. .. J to do Bomethlns legitimate for the legitimate ; intra T ! l-....it . . . . -.-. - in muuuuio in uesign ana eiucr lainlnc in nniif.ti . AINslar casts mjch aa that aspcmble foi "Mnf Ufa" -- ... ... . - . . , uy ,10 nieans an unmixes i b casing; tho prestige and methods of IndUc ......... ninn inoKe ii nam for them ps merge their personalities Into a conseliaUoni Blanche Bates ns Do Montespan was th most powerful of the players. Henry Miller; always a somewhat rigid actor, gave some, but not all tho rrjqulred emotional elasticity to tho title role. Holbrook Bllnn recreated . uirnnd JIonarch according to the best traditions or his appearance and domineering manner. i:lellc Wlnwood was charming to the eye as Moiiere's wife. Tho acting of Alc Gnlo ns .Moiiere's servant, of Sldnev Herbert as La Fontaine, tho fablo writer, and of Korrest Itoblnson as ono of Moiiere's players was pralscuorthv Tho costumes and setting, were rich nnd according to the period. d CASIXQ jfAS GOOD SHOW "V Girls of the r. S. A. Proves Tuneful and Mirthful Burlesque Casino patrons who appreciate the novej In tho tlme-honored Held of burlesque will render a favorable decision on this week- orrerlng Joe Hurtlg's production of "Th Girls of tho V. Si. A." Lew Milton and lna Hayward head th cast of tho burlettn, and these two favorites have rich parts that are flavored by their personality. The pleco gives ample scope In, the talents of tho chorus, which has been' well selected. The musical numbers art snappy and tuneful. OAYIITY The Gayety Is gleefully weT- , romlng "Hello, Pareel" which features two "' bright burlesques, "Tho Blackmailers" and "At Coney Island." Jacobs and Golden nr,' the chief comidlans, and some vaudevllla features lend diversity to tho piece. TltorADIllin Mirth, melody and tt scries of sensational dances feature the lwe,. act musical burietta. "The American Bur-, lesquers." presented by Hughy Bernard. Tr chorus of twenty girls was vvell received. Tho fun carnival Is headed by Jack MJcky McC'abe, assisted by other favorites. Th scenery and costumes were original, T riULADEM'lllA R I.IUDI.NO THrjATJlEa 3 I)iii:ctiov lei: a. j j hhvhekt , I VRlf"' TO.Mfiirr AT 8 15. L. I rIt. MATS. WED. A SAT. AT ZllH The Smashing Musical Hit Pop. Mat. Tomor. S $fj WITH A CAST OF FAVOntTES anl A.N -ALt.-ST.VIf CHORUS CHFSTNUT ST OPERA Tonlitht at 8:M i-nrjiiiui 01. olPK Mat. at2M Prices ,?; Nights 50c to $1.50 m illxcept Sits A l!olMal ' k Bargain Mat. Tomorrow 2?E JIC THE SMACKIXCi Mt'SIPAL HIT Willi A HRILLIANT CART AND "A PEACOCK ALLKV CHORUS" FAM R CLIl IRFRT THEATRE , Broad Below kJll VJ Dlrv 1 ixwust EtrtJC iat .' wets i arewell lo I'nna. MAT. TOMOR.. Best Seats $1.50 TIH' I.lirf.IIIKn EITIUrTTXTn 1 DANCING HIT OP THE THAlj s V Ut O H l'Do.y-LFo SISTERS AHFT PHI CTeninRs at 8:15 ULiL,rril Mats. Thurs. & Sa 1 alia - A' Hill I mm l3w WUi Mats. Thurs. & Sat, E:18 Hj Positively Last 2 Weeks $ .00 n it . mi 4- i if. Mat. lhitedav A. II WOODS PrciWa LEW FIELDS IN TUB NATION'S PLAT' FRIENDLY ENEMIES With jt Entire Low er Floor CHARLES WINNINGER. FHlLADi:ill!lA'H FOREMOST THEATKK8 . DDH AH Uroad and Locust DtJfU NIGHTS AT 8(M, First Matinee Tomorrow at 2:'$ HENRY MILLER BLANCHE BATES HOLBROOK BLINN " ESTELLE W1NWOOD , and a distinguished company in "MOLIERE" , A Play by Philip Mdfeller FORREST I3road and Sansom KlehtM nt ft-IK MATINEE TOMORROW V LAST 7 TIMES IICOHlarl 4C. - 1 I 1 A Skv-Scraoincr, Hitl' ?4 T?lMi n T nttnlif a. R..J T..UV1f- -..11. Cam.1 'i": NEXT WKEK-.SKATS THURSDAY A Jl Kla & Krlansrr'a Xludlant Musical ConnwJy., T, Tli,,cflMO ;rfrn B MimwMs m M Nissan Mh r 't i Tiiu ..dim".".. ....- ""i...' w.vi ir.w-'i'-- w iniir. uri-i: VI .iirvVi.' iiiri frouiii.-v. v- -jT '" "oo. - -fc- r GARRICK Cheitnut and Juniper. Kvenlnirr, 8:20 MAT. TnMrtnnrt,,,' -. I. itsr I A err t tiiupp "" ' iawi i nvico fjCX COHAN It HARRIS Preient rt A THE FUNNIEST? COMKrvY IV-.-. J aaikhiua RECENT YEARH.3 " Tailor-Made Mali Yf "M 1 1 IvVBfc W a Jt tf'j WIT.II GRANT MITCHEUj ctwtM a .-mil- MHrwr JSSKE.' H KA.I W THUU3. f irwtf Lu2sr-fi5S mm- U V-cKmiiV'r3T jcjyjMUir B. F. KEITH'S THEATRE'; LILLIAN RUSS E-L.L 6INOINC1 HER FAVORITE 80NO8 JEAN ADAIR & CO. l A. ROBINS 4 PARTNER: YIP YIP, TA llANIvKRB ana Tremenaoua mil or raow CASINO GiRSFt'ffi Walnut ah. 8th St. HILTON ' GAYETY "'L5. II K L L O P liitra HOI ii 1 1 i mm vi k fi'HSl IP J-.l i ' i . . :1 t
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