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KS71 GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy Wynne Chats About Various Debutante Doings Junior
Musicdles Have Meeting at Home of Mrs. T.
Dc Will Cuylcr, in Haver ford
DID jou know Hint tlic Glcudinuiugs lime
decided to give a pnrty next year for
both ainry and Klien? KHcn Is the
debutnnte, but ns Inst jear, when Mary
would have como out, had there horn
debuts, there were' no parties for lier, ehe
nnd Ellen will Khnrc the honorH thin jenr.
And I do think 'that Is so nice for two
Bisters to come out 'together! Ot com-nc,
Mary Is engaged, nnd that makes It a little
different, but she'll riinro in all the good
times.
lpi-pv linme. oll know: he got back
last week. Ho was one of the "lighting
five" who went over nt the very beginning
, with the marines. Sjd Thnjer nnd Hobble
) Rcath were two of them, on remember.
The latter was killed last spring, lie wns
n brother of KImi Heath Applcton. Those
five bojs made n splendid record. They
were under ngc for the army, I believe, nnd
Mi they would not wait, but went mio wiu
marines nnd got over before any ot me
others.
Mary and Kllcn Glcndinning arc very
pretty girls, with lovely, delicate features'
and soft rather fair hair. Their mother
wns Miss Kllzabcth Carpenter, n sister of
Mrs. Redwood 'Wright and daughter of the
Into George Carpenter. She is an extremely
attractive woman, nnd her daughters are.
great favorites in the 3 winger fcct. Mary
is engaged to joung Morris Krcemnn.
IN SPITK ot the mln on Saturday after
noon about it hundred peode went to the
tenth recital of the .Imilnr Minii' Club, held
this time in the ballroom ot lMgcwood, the
T. IVWItl Cuyler bouse nt llnvcrford. Jt
was n Latin program, nnd was on the snme
plane of excellence ns the former work of
this club.
The sextet given by' Sjlviu Strung and
Florence Micliell, xinlins; Irene Hubbard
nnd Helen Chance, 'cellos; Mnisie Chance,
piano, nnd Helen Michell, liarp, stood out
most prominently on the progiam. They
gave selections from "Sanson et Dnliln,"
by Sniut-Sncns, nnd "Air" King Louis
XIII. These children were trained by Mr.
Kmil Schmidt, ot the Philadelphia Orches
tra, and hnvc been workiiig very hard this
winter, practicing two hours together every .
Monday. Miiisic; Chance plujcd u piano
solo, "Chant d'Amour," by AlbcnU,. with
grent ability. Mnry Cnrroll Itoliu nlso gave
n piano solo. Sho is n no,w member of
the club nnd this wns her first appearance.
Polly Tbnycr played "Romance of Anda
lusia," by Snrasntc, on the violin. You
know Polly is staying in' New York now,
where bho is study lug with, Leopold ,Aucr,
the maestro who is living temporarily in
New York. Alice Benedict is studjiug with
him, too, nud goes over to New York twice
a week from her home in Devon. Itolh of
these girls linve much talent. Polly is a
good sport, nil right; she was spending the
week-end nt Princeton, ntteudiug the Sopho
more Prom-und other festivities, but cnine
over to Hnverford utter lunch to play her
part in the program, leaving for Princeton
again on the fi o'clock train. That was
pretty fine, I think.
"" Others taking part in the program were
Virginia Norris, Margaret Jojcc, Muriel
Hodge, Helen Allen, Dorothy Hodge, Con
way Clark, Sarah Ilarriuger nnd Blanche
Hubbard. George Cresson was the only boy
who took part; but, bomchow, the boys hnto
to como out nnd practice. George Cresson
plays the cornet nud docs it remarkably
well. In fact, every time I go to one of
these musicales I get quite thrilled when I
think of the talent these liojs and girls
possess.
I almost forgot to tell you that Ktlicl
Heckscher danced n Spanish dance, accom
panied by her sister, Virginia Heckscher,
and it wns very pretty.
Mrs. Burton Chance and Mrs. Carroll
Hodge arc the organizers and managers of
this club.
TTVID you hear of the latest rummage? It's
-' to open today at 7-4 Chestnut street
and last through Wednesday and Thursday
of this wedk. The proceeds go to the out
ing fund for St. Martha's House.
Miss Louise Haw In is chairman of the
sale. Mrs. Duncan Widen will have charge
of the children's clothes department nnd
Mrs. Frederick Dunn will sell the men's
clothes. Shoes will be sold by Mrs. Ed
ward Ingersoll. while Mrs. Lincoln Godfrey,
Jr., will have the department for china and
glassware. Cakes and candy will be sold by
Charlotte, Brown, and Mrs. Dan Newhnll
will sell furniture and pictures. An attrac
tive millinery department will be run by
Eleanor Pepper Ncwbold, while the toys and
miscellaneous articles will bo sold by Mrs.
Ted Paul. There will also be the book
department, nnd nntiqua jewelry and silver
ware will also be offered for sale as well
as household furnishings of all descriptions.
TALKING about rummage sales reminds
me of one good lady whose maid was ex
tremely anxious for contributions for her
church rummage. "But. Jane." said Mrs.
H , "I have nothing left but the shoes on
my feet." "Well, ma'am, givo me them,"
Kaid Jauc, and if you believe it she did and,
what's more, the shoes sold.
NANCY WYNNE.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Miss Mary Starr Grlscom, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Rodman 13. Griscom, of Hav
erford, will bo introduced to society next
season nt a ten to be given by her grand
mother, Mrs. Clement A. Griscom, at Dolo
brau, Hnverford, In October. The date has
sot yef been decided upon.
Among the guests who will attend the
dinner-dance to be given on Friday evening,
May 30, by Mr. nnd Mrs. Jacob Disston
In honor of their daughter, Miss Lorraine
Disston, a debutante of the coming season,
will "be Miss Gainor Owcn Baird, Miss
Marian Wister Baird, Miss Mary F. Glen
dinning, Misrf Ellen Glendlnning, Miss Emily
P. Welsh, Miss Rosalie E. Johnson, Miss
Catherine Coxe, Miss Sophia Yarnall, Miss
Anna 'Lewis, Miss J. Virginia Heckscher,
Mr. John W. Brock, Jr., Mr. Norman II.
Brock, Mr. Robert Toland, 2(!, Mr. Francis
P. Frazlcr, Mr. Arthur Crisfleld, Mr. Nor
man Ellison, Jr., Mr. John Van Pelt, Mr.
Edward Van Pelt, Mr. William J. Wright,
Mr. Minturn Wright, Mr. L. Scott Lan
dreth, Jr., Mr. Morris de C. Freeman. Mr.
Hamilton D. Carpenter, Mr. George Wood
v ward, Jr., Mr, Eugene 0. B. Simonin, Air.
Charles J. Biddle, Mr. A. Charles Myers
and Mr. John Olyphant, of New York.
Dr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds Wilson, ac
companied by their eldest son. Mr. Charles
G. .Wilson, who has recently returned from
France, havo gone to Briarcliff Lodge, New
, York, to bo near tieir daughter, Miss Hen
"rlctta Wilson, who is at: Ossiniug School.
After tho closo of school, May 30, they will
,' go (0 their borne in Villanova. .
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xv Mrs. Charles. Wolcott llenrv rnlnrlntnl
- ' at luaen ywicraay at ner homo In Chestnut
, ... .. HHWW , vv inpu-lins Bessie Wypn, Frank Fay, Harry
?? !mi.JSj& - -, w; v
am,.
tnlncd nt dinner last night before the welfare
dance nt the Hlt.-Carlton. Mrs. .Icancs is
in chnrgo of the dances tills week, which will
be given for the Association of Day Nur
series. Cnptaiu Johu .la col) Astor and Lady Vio
let Astnr, who spent the week -mid ns the
guests of Captain Astor's cousins. Mr. and
Sirs. Paul Denckla Mills, at Hiulnor. left
yestcrdny with Mrs. Mills for New Yolk,
where they will spend several days.
Miss Milrinone Harris, daughter of Mr.
nnd Mrs. George It. Harris, of Ivj Cottage.
Onk road nnd School, House Inue, German
town, will not mnke lier debut next m'ii.soii,
but will nttend Miss Wheeler's School in
Providence, It. I. She will he introduced to
society next June.
Miss Florence Shoemaker, of Owrbinok.
gnvc 11 tea today in honor of Miss Marie
Louise Starr, daughter of Dr. ami Mrs. It.
Walter Starr, of 117 South Seventeenth
street, whose innrriiige to Mr. Curl Bullitt
Hauterberg, of Louisville, Ky., will take
place early in the summer.
Miss Cordelia L. Ewiugnnd .Mr. J. Hunter
Kwing. of Hosemont, nie staying at Ilnddon
Hall, Atlantic City.
Mr. nnd Mrs. George Hm ton and Mr. and
Mrs. Cow an Bain will move this week to
Roadside Cottage, Devon.. Mrs. Frederick
Kmbick, who has been occupjiug Roadside
Cottage, will move to her other house, Hur
ricane Hill.
Mrs. lCdwnrd L. Duer. wife of Lieutenant
Edwnrd L. Duer, 2d, is visiting Or. and Mis.
S. Naudain Duer, of 11)10 Pine stieet. Mrs.
Duer. before her mnrrliige Inst June, was
.Miss Illi.ubetliAtwood. daughter of Bishop
Atwood,. of Arizona. Lieutenant Duer has
received nn nimy appointment nt (hford,
England, nud will return early in Jul.
Mrs. Basil Cooper, who spoke nt the meet
ing of the Daughters of the Confederacy jes
tcrday afternoon nt the Hellevue-Strntford,
wns the guest ot honor ut nn informal ten
given by Mrs. P. II. V. Lane, of Chestnut
11111, nfter the meeting.
"FIDDLERS THREE"
REAL LIGHT OPERA
New Composer, New Librettist and
Now Prima Donna Win
Joint Triumph
William Carv
Duncan ami Alexander
not to remain Ion tn
loluistoii ouulit
fortune nud to fame unknown on the basis
of the many nnd varied merits of "Fiddlers
Three, though their names on the Forrest
program, crediting them. resp,.ctivelv, with
the book nnd score of this fwiimting speci
men of niithentic comic opera, had not the
faintest significance to any one in the crowded
house. They shared honors jointlv with the
new prima ilonnn, Tavie Beige," and lier
admirable support, both of principals nnd
chorus, in 11 senson's-eud first-night success
which fur exceeds that ol any opening of
the waning theatrical year.
Although the plot is not distinguished for
especial uniqueness, novelty of sensation nnd
the romantic materials nt least fail into a
new molecular structure which affords the
refreshing aspect of freedom from the hack
neyed and ofrelease from the conventions
or lack of them ot the preposterous levuc
typo of entertainment. Tho plot is consecu
tive mid forward-moving and graciously ex
empt from tho incohesiveness and iiicon
cliisivencsa of tho thontricul "art form"
known ns musical comedy. Resemblance to
the outline of "The Master Singers ot Nu
remberg," in the underlying idcnof n com
petition in which the successful contestant
wins not only the prize 'but also n bride, is
marked nud obvious. But tliere is really no
conscious imitation, nnd there is sufficient
variation of planning and handling to render
the book freshly interesting on its own nc
count. "Fiddlers Three" has its Walther
nnd Evn, but no Bcckmcsscr or David. In
substance it is, ot course, lighter than the
Wagner work, nnd in spirit more frivolous,
lacking ns it does the premeditated and pro
found satire of the libretto which Wagner
wrote for his only comic opera.
The Wagnerian parallel does not go as
far as the music. The music is good iu
fact, far superior in melodic fertility nnd
inventiveness to that of any musical piece
of light character heard here in seasons,
though its distinctions do not include com
petition with Sullivan, Strauss or Suppe.
It hnsKJhe exceeding nud, for these days,
tare value of being differentiated and ap
propriate to situation, emotion nnd char
acter. The audience could not get enough
of such numbers as "When! tho Fiddlers'
Bow Begius to Fly" and "Can It He Love
nt Last?" Domenico Sodero, responsible
for tho skillful orchestration is evidently
and fortunately ignorant of ragtime and
jazz.
The competition and the rivalries attend
ing it which furnisii the romantic complica
tions belong to tho decennial carnival of
Cremona, where, according to the story, the
violin mnkers vie for tho insignia awarded
the maker of the best fiddle during that
period. In the current contest there is nn
additional prize, as the chief competitor for
tho master's awnrd conditions' his appren
tice's wooing of his daughter on the lad's
handiwork netting both the craftsman's
nnd master's honors. A mysterious unknown
enters the lists and falls in love with tho
maiden, nud eventually, though not without
the Interposition of numerous arias and
ducts, the interruptions of comic relief
from the high and low comedy characters,
arid much dancing by the villngers, emerges
.triumphantly as a combination of4the mod
cm Stradivarius nnd Loehinvnr.
Though the course of true love does not
run smoothly, the airs, tunes and ditties do
so very agreeably, thanks to the strong,
sweet and artistically used soprano of Miss
Beige, of the Antwerp Opera House, until
the German storming of the city, the ex
cellent tenor of Thomas Coukey remem
bered from his participation in musical plsys
of the past, and the ringing baritone of
Henry Leone. -Miss Beige is very appar
ently a bupcrlor artist, well routined, in
addition to her splendid natural vocal equip
ment. Her stage presenco is easy nnd
assured, her personality is attractive and
her newly learned English is usually in
telligible and nlwajs piquant with n de
lightfully individual nceent. Louise, Groody.
both iu song and dance, is charming, and
the comedy ot vivacious Josie IntropodI, a
seasoned player in her line; Hal Skelley,
whose drolleries aro infectious, nltiiough not
always apropos, and Ecblin Gayer, in n sort
of Lord Allcash, or "silly ass ' Briton role,
lost nothing of its power of laughter prov
ocation because it had no power to force
faces to flush.
"Oh, Uncle" Opening Tomorrow
Lee nnd J. J. Shubcrt arc in Philadelphia
for the purpose of witnessing the opening
performance of "Oh, Uncle," at tho Shnbert
Theatre tomorrow, They ure greatly inter
estcd iu this, the latest of their 1; isical com
cdies. They have provided n notable cast,-
MRS. DONNER
1 . ' 1$ ; fr i
l'hoin lix 11.1.
Mrs. Christopher Donner and Master Christopher Homier, Jr., who lle at I
, hpruce street
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
REVIVE OLD DRAMA
Zelosophs and Co-eds Give Excel
lent Representation of
"Fashion"
An old-fashioned American drawing
room, filled with charming ladies inlioop
akirts nnd curls, nnd gnllnnt gentlemen in
brilliant- cotmed long coats, was the pic
ture presented by the Zclosophie Society of
tiie University of IVmishnuiu in its pro
duction of the old American play, "Fash
ion," last night at the New Ccutur Draw
ing Rooms.
It was amateur acting at its erj best, and
it succeeded iu putting life nnd reality into
the somewhat out-of-dnte'lines which con
tained many '"asides" and "wdiloipiies."
Nevertheless, this charming old play l
Anna Cora Mowatt proved well worth re
vival and n wnithy successor to the long
line of American plnjs which the Zelosnpliic
Society has put 011 in the last few jenrs.
Tho audience liked it, nnd 'testified to ap
preciation with long nnd frequent applause.
Tho play is one of contrast between
American simplicity nnd foreign affectation
nud paints a vivid picture of n group ot
Americans who attempt to emulnte nnd
npe the silly mannerisms of Europeans. In
the end, the false "count" is unmasked and
unaffected Americanism wins out Thanks
to the very clever acting, the various char
acteristics arc very wclldiffcrcutinted.
The parts which stood out as they were
played by men and girl htudents last night
weie ninny, but of the latter probably the
biggest hit was scored by Miss Ruth Wilson
as Millinette, the French maid. Vivacious,
self -possessed and the owner of a splendid
stage voice, Miss Wilson elicited repeated
applause.
Miss Clara Finnigau as Gertrude presented
a rare picture of charm in her old-fashioned
costume, and nctuully succeeded in
giving color uud spoutuneity to a rather
stilted set of lines. Due to the lnst-momeut
inability of the actress who took the role of
Mrs. Tiffany to play her role, Miss Ella Fin
nigan, with only two days' notice, stepped
into the breach nnd ninde one of the out
stnnding hits of the performance. Not ouce
did blie falter in her lines, nnd in her skill
ful acting made the affected society woman
duly prominent in the piny. Nora Thompson
was a delightful Prudence, pla)ing that
simpering old maid with assurance nnd
cleverness. Equally pleasing was Miss Aldn
Ott ns Seraphlna.
Of the men, easily the biggest success
was scored by Kirk Heselharth, well known
for his performance in the Mask and Wig,
whose make-up and acting of the role of
old AdnnTTruemnn were higlilj effective.
Mr. Heselharth is an unusually fine amateur
actor. Philip Anirani, as the French count,
was not a whit behind in nnothv out
standing role which gave him all kinds of
opportunities. N. G. Bnshnra as the vil
lainous Snobson made much of a small role.
His drunken scene in the last act was es
pecially notnble. Equally Kind things might
be said of nearly every other member of a
long cast.
Tho play was picturesquely costumed and
attractively staged, which, with the acting,
mado an ensemble of notable distinction iu
college theatricals.
MI8JJ KTJIHLYNU TKKItY
Mlks Terry, of 01)12 Cobbs Creek
Parkway, H blnglng In the city to
aid the Sulvuilon Army In I(
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MERITORIOUS MOVIES
APPEAR ON SCREENS
Stanley, Arcadia and Other Local
Theatres Have Unusual
Plays
STAXMiV- "rhe KnlrUrrlxx kfr UuiKurno." uitli
DuiiKlua 1 ulilMiih!' Directed l.j Allien Parker
Seasoning of romance, coined, aihcntiirc
nnd much "pep"' are the chief ingredients
in this moie pie which was fashioned by the
chef, Doiiglns riiiibniiks, to nffoid his many
ndmirers 11 wealth of on jo men t. Wlioeer
is responsible for the subtitles made a good
job of the task because they are mm- humor
ous in text. Tlieie is n treat in 'store for
the Fairbanks funs.
Hellish ness 11 ml its uutiilote seem to be
the chief idea in back of tin- fast -mining
libit. By that it is meant tliitt the htnr lias
attempted to slum that it does not pay to
be .selfish, but Hint it is much liner nlwa.is
to lend 11 helping luiml t utherx. How iie
succeeds iu doing this and gathering a hit
of trouble on the way is the big thing in
the stor.
Douglas Fairbanks is an optimist and his
eery action shows him to he just as full
of vim ns were his first vehicles, lie has
the ussuianee of the seasoned plaver. while
his acting is filled with thrilling exhibitions
of athletic skill. Maijorie Daw has n pint
which requires beauty without 11 tax 011
histrionic ability. The palm for acting abil
ity, however, goes to Frank Cnmpeau ns n
sheriff. Albert McQuarrie has the other im
portant role, that ot a bandit.
The return and parade of the Twentv
eightli Division taken by the Evi;.M.Nn 'U'U.
1.1c Lr.iHir.u moii photographer and (,!,
ai.,dd::dC:u,ac,,ioi,.tl,P """""' '"" -
This is one of the finest photoplay pro
ductions of the jear, because it shows a
phase of life which is real in manner that
makes the spectator foiget the phjsical fact
of watching motion pictures upon a screen.
Certn.n y there has t ,e,n Un
acting by :,lcl rlaon , fc- p
she dos , tho rol(1 ()f ,vif(, who
lied to nn unloving husband. When this
Play is seen the time of its beginning show
be ascertained by the spectator as t is
necessary to the ej,111(,lt o tho J
to witness the initial footage.
It is unusual for a playto have so manv
vlrtnr, s nro mif()1((,( , ,,
bracing us it does hne invest, ,,btv
murder, marital dilliculties and a view nto
he inner life of the bluest of blue blood
We in n mansion is ns nthiug coi.,,Srcd
ro,nbdiu'gs.Pl0aS"",""S 0t ',ie ".e-.Tr'
The direction of this storv i i;
of dramatic work and tie loUiZ T'
good taste. ,:,. ,1Brt islal "'vlh"
by the plajers who look and act "
to the demands of tin- uutl.r.i- i 1 ,"",'s
Emory dohnsou, n,I, I een KnrHbo,.,k'
Grillith, Geneweve 111 ,,, 1 ' , ntllor""
ell and'manrolh'iu .K" C''" '
''pS-r'e'eieJ''n'Srlj",,"!"' Wl.m
cenarlo bv Adrian Johnson. Hlul,tu" from a
Georgr. V. Hobart is tho author f .1
pay, and although he is best 'a 1 umor 1st"
ns original ,deas may havo suffere n ,'.
transfcrren.e to the h,cr .1. ' , "', ' '
this is entertaining an gi, Mr SP,rtfll"1J'
just the sort of ,, role i,S ),.,', 1i"niu'
excel with his repressed "mot 01, I nVBI1
Much of the st,.giV of this , " ' ,'"',!"S'
in Florida, whirl, acco, 'fu i,,
ground of African wilds.
This is an easy plot to "cLess m" r
the beginning. Tl.e action, taking nJ"
n liiddcn jungle city of nnlnenJ 1
the hero being attacked bile, I M
the pay of the villain. Th'e pio tei? " e "
ing to put the head of the huiitlne, V-vfii
tlon out of the way i rd r I ? '
wed the ludriss. (if couse 1, ,,,,,? 'UU;
rather badly for him. ' l" 1',""s ('Ul1
nnaCXT "The Amutrur Ailtenlur
i:miny Wehkn Directed iffl, ,;, ;Ulh
.lime Mnthis again sIlm her skill at
writing continuity by preparing this story,
which originally appealed h, a ningazinc
Not a few girls have made the same decla
ration as did the heroine of this movie
when she told her fiance that she was tired
of his hypocritical attitude and would set
out to see 'life.''
Being 11 stenographer, it is ot difficult
to forge the name of her employer to a
letter asking for credit. When the' bills ar
rive nud Mis. Iloss hears of it there is u
row. Further iu the plot the girl js en
gaged to extricutc a jonug man from u loo
ufTuir which she does with such success as
to fall iu loic with him herself, aud all
ends well with the ceusor's seal.
Kmuiy Wehlcn makes u captivating adven
turess who has nn trouble in gaining tho
love of Allen Sears. Victor I'otel, former
comic, has the minor role of the sou. Others
arc Gene Pallette, William V. Mou'g, Luvj0
Ward and Marlon Skinner.
The Pnlaco screen has William S, Hart
in "Tho Money Corral." "For Rctter. For
Worso" is ut the Great Northern, Album
bra nnd Locust. "Oh, You "Women" is at
Uic Rlviill nnd Kyca of the Soul." with
BILL OF HITS WINS
FAVOR AT KEITH'S
Irene Bordoni, Lieutenant Rice and
Loo Donnelly Score
Heavily
A chronic pessimist would be greatly dis
appointed with the week's bill nt Keith's
for there is nothing to find fault with. Laughs
are supplied in large quantities, with just
enough music to let one rest between them.
Irene Rordnni, with her eighteen -knrut
French accent, nnd Lieutenant GiU-Rice.
of the First Canndian Contingent, whose
songs kept Iliirope and America singing
during the war. proved that they were de
serving of headline honors. Mis Bordoni
-nng as though her heart was in every song,
nnd when she gave the "Marseillaise" at
the fini-h she sang as though her very soul
weie iu it. Lieutenant ltice pln.ved and sung
many of his song successes, sin li ns "Dear
Hid Pal of Mine" and others, with big ie-
Slllts.
Leo Donilell.v. son of Philadelphia, nnd
ofhcial entertainer of the Seventy-seventh
Division. I'nited Slates iirm.v. was one of tho
big hits of tho show. His ad is 11 rare treat
to loveis of good vaudeville, and fairly scin
tillates with original wit. simpp.v epigrams
and stories concerning affairs of the moment.
Added to these essential assets, there is con
sistency to his offering, winch holds constant
attention fiom start to finish. A very pleas
ing personality and excellent st.vle of deliv
ery add greutl to Mr. Dnnnell.v's act, and it
appeals to those who appreciate class iu
vaudeville, lie was obliged to lake numer
ous bows nud could have taken many more,
no doubt, had he desired to.
A vendible storm of laughter was aroused
bv the sketch, "PettHo.its." pic-oiited by
the Lewis & Gmdoii P101I111 iug ('oinp.lin .
This pin v let. which was wiillen b.v John B
Uvmcr. although -ecu hen. before, was as
entertaining as ever. Guue Dunbar Nilenp
peaied to advantage in the bulling mle, ami
was suppnited b im excellent cast.
Warm upprovul was nccoided Alice Mnm
illon. who gave 11 true life poiirn.val or 11
mother of the old da.vs. Her act is 11 vaude
v die cameo. I Ithers who appealed to ; iu van
tage were Fddie Jains and Rene t biiplovv,
Miller uud Bradford, tin; Lavarx and hie -tain
Caupolican. FinUs's mules pleased the
.vounger element. . . . ,,. .,
The parade of the Lou Division n 1 hi 1 -delphia
last Thursdii was Hashed on the
I'll 111.
C.I.OBK-The Rigolelto twins, assisted
by the Swanson siste.s. feature a p easing
bill, with "A Trip Around the World, "
wbi.h they offer a wide diver.ity of song,
athletics and humor. "Cold lurW. ,
miniature musical comedy, and 'l."'t ''
nlavlet of Flanders fields, plus Ld Mo -ton,
the lMiiludelphia humorist, add to the
entertainment. Others 0,1 the bill include
Rehn nnd Clark, song and patter; llehmnu
and Anderson, comediuns on wheels; ( orinnc
Tilton. songstress; Moore nud bterlmg,
eo.ncdinns. nud Murr and Kviu.s, cccentiic
acrobats.
NIXON Quality is stamped all over the
1,111 "The Kitumuro Japs, athletes, provide
thrills every minute. Howard nud Ross,
banjoists, with n production nnd 100 per cent
merit 11s musicians, were the applause hit of
the show. Laughter reigned throughout the
sketch presented by Maggie LeClair and com
pany, while Teck aud Mclutyro proved to be
pacemakers in an unusual singing net.
"Beating Odds," the photoplay attraction,
held interest from start to finish.
BROADWAY "The Viol Inn," which
heads the bill, is one of the classiest pio
ductions seen here in a long time. Herman
Tiinberg supplies most of the comedy, iu ud
diliou to offering n number of artistic selec
tions on the violin. A sextet of pretty
violinistes, who can dance as well ns plnj,
add to the act. Brady and Muhoney kept
laughs moving. The Mm ray Sisters and
Ilurllcy in juggling feats louuded out the
bill.
CROSS KKYS A miniature musical
comedy, "Motor Boating," vvhjch inciden
tally is one of Billic Buikc's products, is the
pleasing headliner. Those "rube" comedians.
Mills and Lockvvood, and Dick Knovvlcs, all
nlone, scored substantial hits. A unique
feature is furnished b.v Tnbor and Green,
and the Seven Musical Highlanders and the
Borsiui troupe complete the good early week
bill.
COLONIAL Grown-ups showed nil the
glee of their juniors over I low aid's circus of
gcntle-e.vcd, light-footed SiietlauiN nnd nim
ble teiriers. Applause icwiirded Louey llas
kall's rapid-fire monologue. Hearty laughs
followed Fallen nud Brown's clever skit,
"Bulvvcr'.s Birthday." Both served over
seas. Wholesome humor was piovided b.v
Iteddingtou and Grant, "society tramps,"
while men nnd women alike enjoyed llthel
Clnv ton's presentation of "IVttigtevv's
Girl."
GRAND Lady Tseu Mei, the Vhiucse
Nightingale." heads 11 well balanced bil!
with her clever imitation and repel toire of
songs. The llnglish bos from Anieiicn, Val
uud llruie Stanton, present 11 lot of clever
nonsense, while Ford and 1'iin.i and the
Viiucellos, iu "Foot Feats," piovided both
eccentric and classic dancing. Unwind Mc
Ginn1 and Racey turnlsh 11 uimul.v pla.vlet,
"A Real Pal," and Slim, Klaise and Sine
enliven with their patter. A photoplay of
merit opens the generous bill.
WILLIAM l'EXX Some tensely dra
matic moments were furnished by "The
White Coupons," a dramatic allegory which
pleased highly. Plenty of new quips nud
songs were built uround current happenings
b Bouitn and Lew Hearn iu "The Review si
ciil Comedy Couple." The Mauns gave n
well-received nonsense till 11 uud the Texas
Comedy Four garnered much applause. Con
stance Tulmadge. in "The Veiled Adven
ture," wns the film feature.
B. F. KEITH'S THEATRE
IRENE- BORDONI and
LIEUTENANT G1T55 RICE
Jn 11 HerlM of Orttfimtl .Snrura
"PETTICOATS"
l,eo Donnelly, Alice Hamilton, culjftain
Caupolican ami ilrmt Hill of ivSturVij
Walnut :
MAT TODAY. 1'Sc, 50c. 7Je "
i:vir, hit. Slut , .. 0 ., no
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"THE BOOMERANG"
DANCING Cortissoz
SPUCfAL H4TKS TO JB.V Z.V VXIMJRu
?SnPHFUM -MAT 'rooAY, isi ssc
OKrncuivi ni ,-,, S3Ci 3So 4 5)o
Mf.uiiT e Ninety and Nines"
' may jiWTma cowntwv nor1
Continuing Attractions
IF l, I T "The Boomerang." Amor
lean comedy, by W'inchell Smitli and
Victor Mupcs. The amusing plot bnl
to do with n young doctor whoe remeily
for romance rencts upon him. First tim
of the origiual Belnsco production nt
popular prices. An exceptionally capa
ble cast gives a capital performance.
(UltlllCK Thurston, the magician, in
n characteristic evening's entertain
ment, comprising standard "blncl. art"
stunts and man novelties in occultism.
I.evitntion, illusions nud sleight-of-baud
tricks mnrb the program this sea
son. A touch of comedv enlivens the
bill
Mn'.I.VIIl Seventeen. " dramatic ver
sum of Booth TarKington's widely rend
Willie Baxter Moric, a comedy that
deals with the nttitude of n seventeen
Jear old b0.v toward love. His half
fledged soul pels him in a laughable tan
gle, liregor.v Kelly featured.
fli't" "Lomlinidi, Ltd " comedv
featuring Lei, Currillo n n tempera -nieritnl
Konn maker and (Jrnce Valen
tine as ii mannequin. The "back singe'
workings of fashionable New Yolk
shops me keenl.v but good-naturedly de
picted. OI'i;i. lloi Si:--'Var. Bedroom and
Bath," f 11 reo dealing with the expe
"lenee of an unsophisticated cuing hus
band who is compelled to live up to bis
reputation as a Don .Iiian in order to
satisfy bis romantic wife. Last week.
IlltO l) "Tiger Rose," Ujvid Belnsco's:
slice taeniae production of W'illaid
Mack's tense melodrama of love and ic
veuge in the wilds. Leuoie Curie, the
star, is supported by n splendid cast of
i hnnicter actors.
THE BURLESQUE SHOWS
Gayety and Trocadero Feature New
Combinations
I 'lever mid refreshing are the "Chic-Chic
Biirle-qiicts," vvlm proved at the Trociidein
thnt the aie original in their costumes,
humor and dancing. An interesting feature
was the dinning of Princess Texico. Others
who figured prominently were Snitz Moore,
"Cheiie" Xliller and the Howell sisters.
One of the main delights of the show is the
"cute" (horns, which wns well received nt
all times.
Mall new ideas m comedv aie unfolded in
the burlesque presented bv the "Chit-Chat
Oirls" nt Ibe (ia.vct.v. In uddlliou to an
abundance of laughs there is au ample sup
ply of good music. Linmii Kohler and Billic
Davis have a large chare1 in (lit) fuuiiiukiug.
"Ninety and Nine" at Orpheum
"The Ninety and Niue," which takes its
name from the h.viuu made famous b Iia
D. jjankcy nud tenches the lesson of for
giveness, wns presented b.v the Mae Dcsmoud
Pln.vers at the Orpheum.
The scene of "The Ninety nnd Nine" is
laid in nn Indiana town, and the play deals
with the redemption of a youug man b .1
.voiing woman of exalted character, actuated
by the sense of duty resulting from religious
teachings. Among the effects was 11 realistic
production of 11 mogul engine, underthe guid
ance of the hero, dashing thiough a forest
lire to the rescue of imperiled villagers. Alice
Bentlcy, a Cermantovvn girl, joined the cast
to play Ruth Blake; Flunk Fielder was an
excellent Tom Silverton: Dudley Clements
pln.ved Milt (Ireen; Harry W'ilgus was Hud
Br son: l.eub W'inslow proved effective us
Rachel Bluke. and Louise Suufmd had the
role of Bcdclia.
Combs Conservatory Commencement
The thirty -fourth uiiuunl commencement
exercises of the Combs Conservatory of Music
will be held this evening iu the Academy uf
Music. There will be 1111 elaborate musical
program by selected members of the graduat
ing class, nssisted by the Conservatory Sym
phony Oichcstrn No. 1, of eighty pieces,
under the direction of (Silbcrt Reynolds
Coiul, founder 'and director of the school.
Diplomas will be awarded to giudiiates in
piano, violin, organ and voice. Teachers'
eeitilicates will be given to a large class who
have successfully completed the couiscs ill
pedagog.v ami normal training, and iu public
school supervision.
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NORMA TALMADGE
"PROUATION
WIFE-
NAVY LEAGUE
CONVENTION
NEW WILLARD HOTEL.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
MAY 23-24, 1919
Meetings 10 A. M, to 1 :00 P. M.
Banqifet 7:30 P. M.. May 24
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FOREIGNERS HERE BUY
S83,000,000 BONDS
Amount Is Roached in Throe Loans;
$26,000,000 Subscribod in
Liberty Issue I
Tlic foreign born In I'lillndelpliia li'nvu
subscrlbecl more (linn ?Sr.,000,(X)0 in tho Inst
lliree Liberty Loan ilrive", nccoriling to
'nslinir A. .SicnKlevvIci, executive secretory
"f.,V'.c f,"'clK,1 IniiKUUKe division.
"The foreign IniiRitnite diviioii wan be
Kim iluriiiK the h.-conil Liberty Loan." enicl
-"Mr SicnUevv icz, "but It vn first effectively
orKiini(.(i for the tl,ir, loan cnmpnlKn.
More tlinn SLM.OOO.OOO was raised iIuriuB
lliat ilrlve. unci .n.'!.(M)0,(IOO lu the fourtli
jou ii. Our h'curcs to Onto for the recent
ictoi.v Loan show that .$L'tl,000,000 lias
been subscribeil by tho forelKn-born popula
lion of riillnilelpliin. Xntmnllv. tlirte
iiKures nre ineoinpletn nnd the total wilt
probably M)W seveinl inlllions more.
f "It is but just to nilil," he coneliides,
thul not nil thosp siib-criptious Iinvo como
tliroiiKh our connnittee. but Ibis repre
sents the splendid shine that the loyal
Americans of oilier niilionnlitlcs have taken
intliii Libert. Loans."
The following nationalities were iepre
cnted in c-oinmittces iu the foreign lan
suage division: Albanian, Armenian,
uliieso. t'eelm-Slovak, rreucli, (.lermnn
American, (ireek, Hungarian. Italian,
rnpiincve, Lettish. Lithuanian. 1'olisli,
I.tininiiiaii, Itusiiin, Seandlnnvian, Ser
bian, S.vrinn nud fkraininn.
COLLEGE ADVISES STUDENTS
State Issues Booklet to Guide Men In
Selecting Courses
W-nliotml guidance for the students ot
e len.ph,,,,,., Hlln ,.nl mi
iiloi ted b, ,,e M.j r n.iminis.tiatiou
of Hie institiitlrii.
A coi.iinitlee of deans of ,e various
licml.s bus been iiuthorUed to prepare n
booklet givu- s ifil. vorationnl infornm-
tion iiiicl ndviie about Hie college courses
for distribution mining prospective students.
IJuring the lirst month of the next acade
mic venr (he deans will undertake to udvise
sttidentH in their reflective whools regard
ing the couises they have selected. And for
the students ulrcady in the college confer
ences win be held next week to provide
guidance for those who arc in doubt about
the courses they shall pursue next year.
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With GRACE VALENTINE
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WILL OPEN TOMORROW KVCMMl WITH
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"OH, UNCLE"
Tho t.rentest (."aat Ker en Off ltrnadnar.
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Opening Offering
"BROKEN BLOSSOMS"
A CHINESE ROMANCE
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