SJTSSISSS'" v "" sppf" i,? pr ti i V I V J ' 14T EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHIEADELPHIA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER jl, 1919 NEW WEEK BRINGS A VARIETY OF NEW PLAYS TO BOTH THE STAGE AND THE SCREEN HERE 13 6 ,B s t - f l ' si A fl. v " C "JOHN FERGUSON" A MOVING DRAMA St. John Ervine's Play Has a Modern Job for Its Protagonist If "John Ferguson" had not tin stuff of authentic tragedy In It through its fitness of motive, its integrity of treatment and its humanness of char acterization it would be n great melo drama instead of the really great drama it is. It profoundly Impressed and moved a large audience at the Ilrnnd last night ns presented under the aus pices of the Theatre Guild of New York, which put it on at n venture nearly n year ago and achieved a ten tatlonal success. In melodrama, oven great melodrama the playwright squeezes his cliarartris ,who may bo realistic in themschc. iutu a made up ston. In grrnt drnmn the playwright squeezes his storj , whether comedy or tragedy, out of his charac ters. St. John lirvinc has conditioned and colored the story of his soreb beset modern Job b the moods, impulses and clashes of his people; he has not i devised a fable and peopled it with per sonages forced to do the fitting thing that will forward the purposed plot to a Dremedltated denouement. All tin more, then, because apparently (ktiant of conventions, does his homespun story laid in Counts Down, inhabited by simple folk of elemental passion and human frailU, take on the univei salitv of the immune tracedv that he longs anj where, whatever may be th oacKgrountl of scene or the fiinda- mental feelings naive or complex, of the dramatic nersoiiac : all the more consequently, is it inevitable In its for ward movement nnd its momentum to the only climax The dramatist has achieved his results with the utmost sparscness of means, but each stroke, no matter how economical, tells both of situation and characterization. And his drama is rich in understanding of j, human nature and fluent in undcrciu rents of emotional force. There is gripping nppeal in this drama of north Ireland peasant life with its combination of melodrama, comedy and tragedy. The story deals with the trials of the Ferguson fam ily. John Ferguson, nu old farmer, overcome with the ills of niro nn.l threatened with the loss of his home because of the failuio of his brother in America to send a mm h-needed draft still holds his faith in Divine justice and mercy. His wife and children Andrew nnd Hannah, chafe against misfortune. In desperation Hannah promises to marry James Caesar, u cowardly, cringing neighbor, who m return promises to save the home and help the family, but Caesar's (list kiss awakens Hannah to the horror of the future, nnd heart-brokenly she tells her familj thnt the eumtiee Is too great. Then she leaves to take to IIi'Tfrj With row, the relentless holder of the mort gage, the word thnt he can foreclose nnd throw them out if he will, while to John Ferguson is left the more diffi cult task of breaking the news to Cae sar that the dream of his life cannot be fulfilled. Her interview with Dithcrow leads to shameful treatment at his bauds. The jilted C'nrsur starts out to kill the man, but his typicnl cowardice dis arms him. Hut the unconscionable rogue is killed bj Hannah's brother, though suspicion rests on the braggart Caesar, who has often threatened to kill Witherow on account of old grudges. His daughter's shumc and his son's sin are the tinnl blows of in scmtable Providence nt John Fergu sou. Subsequent events, intense anil gripping, follow quicklv and while at one time even tin- fnith of old John Ferguson seems to totter, he holds tirni in spite of the railings of the olheis To the end the suspense never fnlteis the end when the injhtery of Witln row's death iJ solved in a scene that will live long in memory thiough its power, its truthfulness and its plnlos. ophy. The cast, somewhat changed from that which appeared in N'evv York, appareutl.v bus not been vieakened b.v the substitution of other plajers for the parts of John Ferguson and his son, Andrew It has been said that the power of this pla is in the noting, but seemingly substitutions do not re duco its values Certuinlj a better balanced ca?t than that which is up penring hero could not be desired It features no stars, but includes players who get under the skin of their rules CROTHERS PLAY PLEASES "A Little Journey," at Adelphl, En tertaining and Well Acted "A sweet little play." said an en thusiastic young woman. "Isn't it just a dear?" commented her elderly companion. "A bully, fuuny show," exclaimed a middle-aged man. "Those characters are real: I've met them on mauy u trip." declared a broad-shouldered traveling salesman There you have the impressions of n varied audience at the opening per romance last night of Hachcl Crothers's ', comedy, "A Little Journey." ut the Adelphi and they nre all, no doubt, I just the ones the author intended to. create. I If there is any one thing in which Miss Crothers eieels in the way of dra maturgy it is characterization We wero given evidence of this in her de lightful little comedy, ".".9 Fast." which left town Saturdn; night to make room for tho newer offering, where there is further proof. This clever playwright makes little effort to thrill one, nor does sbo deal to nn; grent extent In weighty or complex problems. Hather does she take little cross sections of everyday life and present them much as she finds them. There is nothing new theatrically in a scene in a Pullman car of n transcontinental flier, but Miss Crothers has lent the touch of her in dividuality to the one shown in her comedy nt the Adelphi and that makes it both interesting and highly amusing. Into this commonplace gathering she has deftly woven her little pet philosophy of life it was to bo found in "39 East" and this is it, One should net on one's honest impulses and cast con ventions to the winds. In other words, uon't snam; pe real. In a "Little Journey," besides the Pullman car, Miss Crothers has used a train wreck and u rugged mountain to straighten out the affairs of a weary New York society girl and a big hearted, intelligent chap who conducts n camp lor tne rejuvenntion of down and-out, despairing men. The story is deftly and convincinzlv told and nlii-d by the incidental comedy lmMo fi, audience throughout. Marjorle Davis, as the girl, and Philip .Wood, as the ranchman, give very creditable performances. Comedy honors go to Ethel Martin, as the rich, vulgar, catty but fundamentally kind hearted Mrs. Welsh, Others whose work deserves more than passing mention are JJetty Prescott, in a little gem of char acterization as a Swedish mother, May Galyar, Nancy Winston, William A. tMortimer, Itichard Quilter, Victor XaSalle, Jack Moore, John II. Diison, Ixivina Lybrand and Alice Keith, "A Little Journey" should Drove n awing card for those who like light, CUV entertainment and clever itwf impersonations. Continuing Attractions a.llilllCK "Look Who's Here,1 musical comedy, featuring Cecil Lean nnd Clco Muyflcld. Tuneful music by Hllvio Heln, clever book by Kdwnrd Ifculton. Story of a gushing, romantic novelist and his jealous wife. FOUREST1 'Angel Kace, ' ' w ith Victor Herbert's newest score and a book rapid in movement nnd fresh in situations by Henry It. and Hubert II. Smith. Mr. Her bert has written alluring melodies. Clever cast, headed by Adclc Itowlnnd and John K. Young. SHUllKItT "Sinbad." Last week. Winter (iarden extravaganza, fea turing Al Jolson, Kitty Doner, L'arber Sisters nnd a big ihorus. "CHICKEN CHOW MEIN" RARE DISH AT KEITH'S Brilliancy of Color, Sprightly Music and Droll Dancing Feature in Fantasy ' (liukrn Chow Miin. ' sened nt Keith's (Ins week, is a picturesque dih ' of In ill in ij t autumnal lolor, sprlghth , music nnd droll dancing thrown together in oriental abandon and touched with u Kind of Lord Dutisnny seasoning. .Tnj Cioiilil nnd ! lo Leu is, supported lv n ,.mnn,n nr t unfv.livn i pru ot twenty-live ' droll morsels in this American -( limese fantastic rarity, which hns been nblv clieft by Herman Timbers, in four com "ps. Its ratchy melody and dancing mid the fascination of its scenic com binations proved irresistible. And Ailoen Stanley, a chic chniacter singer, who ionics to the city for the first time, is nlrendj assured of n hearty welcome if she should happen to drop into the citj again. Tonv Hunting and Corinnc Francis braved the Gorman shells ns entertainers with the A. I" F. and brought hack with thi'm a pleasant comedy sketch in "The Flower Shop." Among the others on the bill, which was a delight from the overture to tin finale of the orchestra, were Will Oak- land, contr.i-tenor, who was nssisted bv , Marie Dicnnen, in "When the Clock I Strikes One" ; Lnla MaeMillan and Ilert Snow, in a skit called "Contrarv Joseph llennett and I'd ward IliclianU,. in their negroid dramatic surprise, which was n surprise; and ICavmond and Schram, in "A S.vncopated Cocktail." Nora Jane and her companv of dnncers tripped the light fantastic like the mcrrj men and mauls of Aicadj itself. GLOKI? Francis -Mtirplij monolo gist, with plentv of up lo date material and his ever-jovinl personalitj , heads the hill. The musical comedy tabloid "Hello, Judge shares honors. It lias i tinkling music, prett.v girls and infec j tious humor. NcvIiin nnd finrdon, with a clever skit; "Some Hull," with I Johnny Maris ; the Three O'Connor Sisters, aud olan and Nolan, jug glers, are among the other attractive ucts. HKOADW.W " Echoes From Broadvvnv" is n musical comedv tabloid with "so much tire and life and good fun that it would "-rem to have possible mnttnal for a thiec-act show. Othei acts on the bill arc b.v no means dwarfed, however, bv the excellence of the feature Nora Kcllev, Sainni Duncan and Johnnv Clark all have re freshing skits which appeal. CKOSS KKYh The spirit of grand opera descends into vaudeville In "(lems of the Opera." the hcadliucr, with its impressious of famous operatic stars m old nnd trud favorites. Frank Farrou. the eomtdian. has nu excellent act. nnd Walter Fisher and company, in his favorite "Bnhv Hugs," has the audi ence in laughter Hurl and Sunshine, and Fred Kldridgc, equilibrist, have interesting acts. WILLIAM I'LNN -Hobby Heath, "the Dean of Delight," scored an em phatic hit. He is as much h I'liiludel phla institution as Citj Hall, and In sestet of bathing girls is nifti and ill luring Sheridan Ktlly lias :i good bicjcle act, and Allen and Lee ndil as much confection hi the form ol niflodj nnd duiic us anj one inujlit w ish. (iKAND-I'rescott. "The Master Mind." and Hope CMcu. the "Youug-l Mind Header in the World," bli vv hi last night very much as the.v blew into town .veslenlHi. in their high powered aeiiul bur VMigiin (Jne of their (lis tiiKtions is thai thrv neither lide nor walk the rails l tw en stands. Tin v taxi thiough the an Tin invslilieil nnd nmisd the audience with a ulevir ix bibitiou of mental sleight of hand .Inel. Muipliy and .losepulue l.ockuiui. (In "laugh trust": the Sain Ycc troupe, Chinese acrobats; Hddlo Kline and Jnj Herman, in u "laugh cocktail": Mor len, ai-eordinu xlrtuoso, and N'elsou'ti pels rounded out a charactinstic hill. NIXON Fddie Heron, who will bo remembered as the original Hi Holler "f "Wav Down Fast," presents "The Traveling Man, a lively sketch which touches mtlmntel; with the life of me-i "o roam from place to place. Jim Hrovvn arid Uelle Jaeltson. in "At the j mining yuarters. nave opportunitus for athletic corned;. Gillette h monkc;.s scored nn emphatic hit i KNICKFKKiH'KEK The story of how an unscrupulous woman brings misery into the lives of three nrmy of ficers is interestingly told in "Sncred Silence," the photoplay attraction. A lively sunshine comedv gives loughs a plenty and an interesting news dallv louuds out the picture fare. In addi tiou there are six good vaudeville acts MANY LAUGHS AT WALNUT Abe and Mawruss in Roles of 'Movie' Magnates Funnier Than Ever A laugh a minute was recorded at the Walnut last night, when Abe Potash and Mawruss Perlmutter, in the role of moving picture magnates, opened for a week's run in "Business Hefore Pleasure." Jules Jordan, in the rolo of Potnsh was both human and humorous, and is supported by a cast which held theatre in laughter durinir the entire performance. The trials and tribulations of the "movie" business present an excellent field for the eccentricities and humor isms of the quarrelsome partners. The 1 situations in which the duo find them I h.?lvcs the new business had the au dience in continual merriment. Lizzie llson, as Potash's wife shared with him in a naturalportrayal of the types which they impersonated. Harry First was seen in the role of Abe's partner. Mae Desmond Scores Last night at the Orpheura Mae Desmond won warm approval for her very human acting as Tesslbet in the romance of the fisher folk of Cayuga Lake, N. Y "Tess of the Storm Country," capably presented by the Mae Desmond Players. Ilupert Hughes, who dramatized Grace White's story, has blended comedv. romance. melodrama and tragedy .into an inter esting and cnteHalnlDiVplar. NAZIMOVA RETURNS TO FILMS IN "BRAr 'The Miracle Man" Moved to Palace Screen Other New Movies STNLKr "Tli Ural." with Alia Naul-i mova Story by Maude Kulton Ullecttd b I Herbert Illarhe Metro plnj. I There is a wealth of good things in the movies this week and probably the most outstanding of the new offerings i is the film version of the Morosco stage- ' play on view here Movies nie so likely to prove unreal in their construction . thnt when n writer of scenario material I gets n hold upon a really human idea a product of merit is bound to result Another factor in making this cinema so appealing is the fact thut its star also collaborated in preparing the material a ne mviucu opinion us u me mem1 of this piece on the spoken stage some few years ago at the Lvric with the ' author In the lending role may also crop up with the silent piny, but it must be said in all fairness to the star that she gives life to the main character. Mine. Xazlmovu's understanding of the role.s she portrnys is remarkably acute and so different in style is each character that one need not fear seeing in her a ; conventionalized "tjpe" player. In the cinema version the basic idea of Maude Fulton's in presenting a brat of n girl from the streets has taken on the guise of n chorus irirl out of n iob by reason of the fact that she spurns the offer of n young man who desiies her to be a "regular fellow " She is arrested upon u false charge, but coin cidence brings the brother of her nccuser to the court He is an author in srnrch ' of material for n character study. In the brat he finds his "copy" nnd forthwith brings her to his home. There much fun I is caused by her awkward wnjs nnd unconventional speech, but love enters where business arrangements began, and soon she remains ns one of the family. Needless to say, the younger brother is I not the Iitckv lover. Charles Hrynnt plays the author iu the film. ' The surrounding program of operatic music from ' La Hoheine," scenic views and pictures of timely interest nie added. The movements of a horse and leaping buck in NovogiapNi slow -motion were excellent ' ARCADIA "Vthr Smith left Heine" with Uoant Washburn Story by Georpe I Uroadhurst. ilr.tocl by Donald Crisp' Paramount plav Vnnrv nen tltiu uo, ,,n nt 4-!.,t l.-!l.i farces of its day and it would be a. line foundation for n musical comedy. As a movie it is n swift-moving story, but somehow needs a Douglas Fairbanks to interpret, the chief male role nnd a Madge Kenned; or a Dorothy (!ish to enact the role of the wife. Hoth Hrynnt Washburn and Lois M llson nre good pla;ers, but one seems to feel that they do not quite grasp the idea of the story. minutes of screen time nnd not be nble to kiss ;our wife is indeed a rather rough way to treat new I; weds, but that lb tne cause ot all the fun of the author's ston and Director Crisp's clever management. A group of friends at the church would not let the couple osculate and it was the shyness of the bride in an unto and then a train wreck spoiled their chances. A fire in n hotel nnd the arrival of the girl's aunt and aiucle nr the honejnioon lodge keeps off the kissing. Then the maid complicated matters b; causing a misunderstanding, but a stoim and an earthquake bring matters to n final climax, witn the aid of a hold-up by the hubbj and the kid napping of his own klfe. The first kiss is given and the fun ends, to be fol- I Sale of Excess Stores and General Operating Supplies Bids to be opened November 25th, 1919 l. T. du Pont dc Nemours & Company solicits-pro-posals for the purchase of certain surplus stores and gen eral operating supplies reft on hand by termination of Government munition contracts, located at llopewcil, Virginia; Menniman, Virginia; Carney's Point, New Jersey; Haskell, New Jersey; Pompton Lakes, New Jersey; Gibbstown, New Jersey; Pari in, New Jersey; . Barksdalc, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Delaware. The materials consist of Machine Parts; Electrical Supplies, including Motor Parts, Etc.; Pipe -Wrought,' Galvanized and Black, Cast, Brass, Etc.; Pipe Fittings, Sheet Tron, Galvanized and Black; Bar Iron; Valves Various Sizes and Makes; Wire ScreenCopper, Gal vanized and Black; Pulleys Various Kinds and Sizes; Tool Steel; Hardware Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Nails, Rivets, Sandpaper, Staples, Wire, Tacks, Tools of Various Kinds, Etc.; Gaskets and Packings; Belting; Link Belts; Lead; Paints and Oils; Window Glass, Doors, Tile, Etc.;, Lumber; Chemical Ware, Glassware; Earthenware ;N Hydrometers, Thermometers, Etc.; Fire Brick; Pipe Covering Asbestos, Cork, Magnesia, Etc.; Rubber Hose; Brass Castings; Brooms Various Kinds; Cheese Cloth; Automobile Parts. Sealed proposals for the purchase of the above materials will be received at the Salvage and Reclamation Section of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Room 3150, du Pont Building, Wilmington, Delaware, until 12.00 o'clock noon, November 25, 1919, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. AU proposals must be accompanied by a money deposit in the form of a certified check, made payable to R. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, in the amount of 20 of the total amount of bid submitted. E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to. accept that bid which it is deemed will best serve its interests. All materials will be sold as of their existing location and condi tion. Bidders may inspect the materials at the above points of location. Such inspection will be permitted by pass only. Applications for passes ' should be addressed to Salvage and Reclamation Section, E. I. du Ppnt de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, Delaware. ' , 7 Schedulesof the materials havebeen prepared and may be obtained, E. I. du Wilminirfmi. . . .... .--., , B.YSUinrf'iKr kS'liYSMr fiSsHJlTKfMfjr I sayr Mr ylms AM' x r qpr pr jm . f. , ; .a i . '.-.). . 'MM "' " i , '' i ,, '"-T,,,,'-,MM,m-' rf iwmi MB 4 Moned by a new Klnoerum. Winter Hall, Wnltor Ulers and MajMc Kelso !. ll.tH.ihlnn kf.tn.i n lilltrn AlnHirnhAr 5L VIOTOIUA "Rouh Klcllnr Uonianct," with Tom Mix, 'llllnnL Kox iilnr. The new William Fox programs aro worth while, for they seem to have eliminated nil of the foolishness which once marked this output. Of course, some of the stoilcs arc quite impossible 111 lcullty, but then everything seems to go in the movies if crowds arc nil criterion. This subject is filled with the sort of mnterlal which brings forth the "oh! nnd nh!" of the boy fans, while the women like Tom Mix for hLs daring stunts. An idea of some of the thrilling things to be seen in this weird tale of the West is the lassoing of a ventilator on h moving train hud the perilous en trance of the hero in the apartment of the girl who threw the note out of the window. Hiding horses Into a barroom ami the daring riding of it hoise up nnd down u stnlrwny in n home are others. The plot concerns the girl in dis t'ess who is rescued nt the righ moment bv the hero, who goes through n lot of haznidous stunts before this is accom plished. Tom Mix is n good rider and has u likable pcrsoniilltj His ut tempts to look ut ease In evening clothes nie funny to see. His heroine is Junnitii Hansen, whose appearance is striking. Spottiswoode Aiken has a part of impoitnncc, ns has l'nt Chris man. Mm.li1 by the Dcssaucr I5ros. was well received. nnoEN'T "Tnmlnic tlif Th ilw," ,lth Dorothy Olnh. Story b Wells HiiatlniM: directed by Klmer Clifton Paramount plal Dorothy tflsli certainly turned the tables of criticism by lenson of her re nlbatiou of the fact thnt she Is n come dienne nnd not n portrn.ver of henry loles. She has a fine sense of farcical pln.ving nnd seems to enter into the spirit of the piece. In the main, this plot is not unlike mnnv other movie scripts, nnd yet it supplies an hour of fun. For selfish renspns. which include obtaining the for tune of the gill who is in her care, an aunt hns the heroine sent to an ns.vlum While there the heroine meets n young man, with whom she falls in love, nnd succeeds In turning the tables on her relative, so thnt the girl gets out and the aunt put in the ns.vlum. Not very heavy material, but well handled by Flmcr Clifton. Uajmond Cannon makes a good impression by his acting, nnd alvva.vs reliable George Fnwcett has a good role. Iteni.iiniiig Photoplays Few pictures have ever created .such comment ns "The Miracle Man." which Is on view nt the I'ahice Theatre. It is, in general estimation, the bes movie of the season nnd reull; should be seen bv ever; body who desires to make the com parison of the ;earl; photoplay output. The plot has to do with faith, but without nnv element of religion entering into its unfolding. Thomas Meigbuu has the chief role of n ciook, and the other players are important actors, George Loane Tucker directed the story, which was written by Trunk L. Packard. As the announcer would say, "-jjee it now!" Other movies holding forth arc: Great Northern "The I'npardonable Sin " Imperial- "Hrr Kingdom of Dreams," with Auila Stewart. Market Street "The Grim Game." with Hurrj Houdini. Alhanihiu "The Kigbt to Happiness." with Dorotliv Phillips. Colonial "Lombarrli, Ltd.," with Hert Lytell. Capitol "A Temperamental Wife," with Constance Talmadge. Locust "Mis Majesty, the American," with Douglas Fairbanks. Strand "In Mizrouru," with Hobert Warwick. Rivoli "The Lottery Man," featuring Wallace llcid and Wanda Ilawley. West Allegheny "Unfiles." with John Hnrr;morc. Jumbo "The Misleading Widow." with Hllllc Hurke. All of these have been favorabl; reviewed in this column from time to time. iu.iuw uitit unwMiittnuii iui iiuucia, ujjuii ui'juiLauoil Salvage and Reclamation Section Pont de Nemours & . ' RACHMANINOFF WITH BOSTON ORCHESTRA Soloist Scores Great Triumph in Fine Concert Stravinsky Work Also Performed Seigei Kachinnnlnoff, one of the greatest of present-day musicians, whether judged ns composer or perform er, was the star of the lloston Symphony Orchestra concert at the Academy of Music last evening. An immense audi ence WflM nftrnpf-iwl Mnf nnlr'hv ttio din. 1st, but nlso by the first appearance of me urcnestrn unncr tne new conductor, Pierre Montcux. Mr. Ilnrhmnninoff played the Liszt concerto in E flatT commonly known ns the "triangle concerto" on account of the piqunnt solo which that Instrument has, tin honor inrely conferred upon an Instrument of percussion, especially in a concerto. His rending was highly in dividual, but without the slightest In frnction of the Liszt traditions. It was an cntirel; masculine interpretation, without the least approach to sentl inentnnziug, although it was full of delicate sentiment. Ills tone was as alwa;s. round nnd full nnd of great power in the fortissimo passages. He lias the strength nceessnry to play the tremendous close of the concerto with out being overwhelmed by the orchestra, although Mr. Monteur used the entire orchestra for the accompaniment. It was n masterly performance of one of the great compositions of nil time for piano and orchestra, and Mr. Ilnrii mnnlnoft received a large number of re calls at the close. The orchestra itself appeared in three compositions, the Schumann symphony in II flat, the overture and the fifth bnllet from Heethovcu's Prometheus" and fivo numbers from Stravinsky's danced legend, "The Iliul of Fire." The orchestra was nt its best in the Stravin sky number, and nt its worst in the sympuony. As n whole the orchestra shows n decided improvement over its form of last J ear, ns the tone is better ami there appears to be n return to the discipline necessary to a great orchestra and which was so noticeably lacking, especially toward the close of last sea son. In the symphony, however, there wns little shading, the tonal quautity of the orchestra being nearly on the same Mel throughout the work. There were spots, too, where the rh; thins were not distinct nnd where the characteris tic svneopntions of Schumann were de cidedly muddy, and there was an un happy moment or two nt the close of the scherzo. On the other hnnd, the tone qunltty was fine throughout in the melodies with which the s;mphony nbounds, especially in the wood wind. The at tacks were good, although there were places where the notes were not re leased together, notably in the first violins. Mr. MontciiK's interpretation was general!; along th louvcntiounl lines, but lie took the last movement slower than it is usually pla;cd. with a consequent gain in clarity, but-n corresponding loss iu the spirit of Bpringllke jo;ousncss that the symphony epitomizes. The Beethoven numbers, a rather in frequently given work of his first pe riod, were well played. The ballet music allowed some of the solo instru ments of the orchestra on excellent chance to show their fine tone quality, the "soloists" being Messrs. Hedctti. the new solo cellist; Laurent, first flute; Sund, first clarinet; Lnus, bas soon, and Holy, harp. It was an en joyable number and well received. The Stravinsky work created a most favorable impression, both as a com position and for the fine manner in to the Co., Inc. Uelaware IStSWIlK SAW x'nNsr2flMr iraaiufv JYAtr i which it was performed. It is modern music, but by no menu freakish. It shows n thorough knowledge of nil the resources of composition, nnd while it, is descriptive music, It Is real music of this type, because It does not at tempt the Impossible in description! nor go beyond the legitimate bounds of the art. Stravinsky is one of the few moderns who are not afraid to write a real melody, and his melodies, while Indi vidual and original, arc attractive and conform closely to tho feeling of the text of the legend. He does not by nny means disdain modern dissonances, but the hearer feels that they nre being used for n purpose, nnd not simply In nn over strained nttempt to le original, no mat ter at what cost to the ears ot the au dience. The orchestration is effective, but not rich, when tonipnrcd to thnt of Illmsky-Korsnkorf or Tschalkovvsky. It was beautifully performed In evcr- de tail, and was very much the finest piece of work from every standpoint that the orchestra did iu the concert. BURLESQUE BILLS "Butterflies of Broadway" at Peo ples Other Good Shows "Ilutterflies of llroadway" was pre sented last evening nt the Peoples The atre by Snm Howe's Hlg Show Com pany, which lived up to the nnmc. It is n jazzy musical comedy iu two nets nnd five scenes. Twelve new songs were introduced during the show. The excellent principals were Ilnrry Cooner. Sam Howard. Helen Tarr. Hattle Dealt, Natt Kennedy, Florence Mascott and Gum Flaig, all well known on the "wheel." I Something novel In the way of bur- i lesque is given Casino patrons b.v Hose Sydcll's "London Helles." Chester I Nelson nnd Martha Wchnrds, who tnkel the leading parts, nre supported by an able company. "The 1ondon Helles," nn old company which has been a fav orite with burlesque fans for years, has taken on a completely new personnel and has changed its material consider ably. ' Inx Fields. Hebrew comedian, is the star with "The Sweetie Sweet Girls" at the Trocadero this week. Fields is as' funny 'as ever, and has Frank Adersou, a laughable Celt, as his running mate. The cast is one of the biggest iu burlesque and so is the chorus. ' "The Grown I'p Rabies" babble and coo after a fashion that's highly en tertaining nt the Trocadero. The com pany presents n vnrietv of novelties. Hobbie Wilson and Jack Callahan, comedians of note, kept the audience amused with an assortment of fun. Minstrels Travesty Profiteering That screamingly funny travesty, "The Profiteering Landlords," met with such hearty approval Inst week thnt it holds over nt Duinont'.s. This satire Is "all in fun" ami has n strong nppeal to those who have been made victims of the profiteering landlord. The bill is varied with new songs nnd jests bh well ns dances. Alf Gibson, Fddy Cas siiily and Fmmet Welch appeared in livelv offerings. WRKJLEY5 c 5' 5 IS ' if Mil ' XI ylfflk Jms. .V; ' ' j& jMsmh 'y4r If w&mSj7sivs j&&mrr&Aigxx tazrj&jrAw i mmmmmmr4sm' JRk ABwrWJilWM mxwFWjiiMr Wlm8B6& r&MZr CfllrVcKHHyiar nlV mmfJA'Sr "SOME TIME" AT CHESTNUT Frank Tlnney Scores In Hammer stein Show of Theatrical Life Theatregoers have always liked to see the workings of the theatre and are interested In the Uvea of the players. "The Gold Diggers," "The Show Shop" and "The Chorus Lady" all told of the Intimate lives of the actors, and sb "Somo Time," as written by Ittdli Johnson Young, with music by Ituddlf Frlml, gave the audience at the Chest nut Street Opera House a glimpse of the tinseled world n la "Mnytlme" style of periods. Perhaps It will not be a novelty to movie fans, for fhe story Is fashioned not unlike the periods in the film pin; s, which come ns cut backs, nnd the special front curtain is like that used originally in "Chu Chin Chow" nnd permits of tho "iris," in nnd out of the story, of a lovc-versus-carecr theme, ns told by the chief fem inine star of a musical play. I As produced under the personal di rection of Arthur Ilammersteln. the show is faithfully representative of the show shops. It may be said in nil fairness to the present company as sembled that, without Frank Tinney, the production would not have Btood up very well. This musical play should really be seen bv those who enjoy the sensation of having n hearty laugh, because from the first to the final curtain there is much to touch the risibilities. The old bagpipe stunt of Mr. Tinney, who, by the way, appears iu n blackface mukc up for only a few minutqs, was well received, as were his gags' about local people nnd places. Charles DcIIaven and Fred Nice nre unusual dancing comedians. The chief role of the fem inine contingent wns taken by winsome Cornlltn Wnlde nnd her visra-vis was played by Harold Murray. The hit anmiy amufjimtod ikiiepu faMliMMI a package before a package during and a package NOW THE FLAUOR LASTS SO DOES WE PRICES mede by Ida May Chaihvlck was well earned nnd her hard-sole buck dance recalled days when this was all the style. The large ensemble of players gave a creditable performance and this beauty of the kcenes vns made possible by appropriate lightings. manTthrills at lyric , "The Unknown Purple" It Sttrrtni melodrama Contalnlna Mysterv W A invntprtntln tinttnt. n 1trrV,A,1 AlaJ in the-dark valuable papers in a safe a storm with thunder crashes off-l singe a jail bird coming back for re-; soothing influence over the troubled men oi me omers puis a strange, un canny, gruesome "purple ray" to intake folks invisible. They nre nil to be found in the new melodrama, "The Unknown Purple," which opened last-night at the Lyric. And the first thought that comes to one's mind Is thnt it wns little wonder the nlav ran for n unldl von In ,Mw IsVn.b Tf , I. tliil - i. i A.,.n .ib uni cui'ukii uiiiim iu iasi. II most ordinary beings a lifetime anoVV ,,, (!,! tn kit h.ahII. .!. .. f t 1. "ll lenst once In order 'to catch up on a few that were spilled or overlooked during the first viewing. Iloland West nnd Carlyle Moore hnvo made a melodrama that need not bow In shame to such illustrious past suo ccsses ns "Alias J!mmy Valentino" or the similarly named, "Deep Purple." It is a thriller made real and always worth while by its technical stage craft nnd its excellent acting. Glaring improbabilities are forgotten in tho rush of the Btory and inconsistencies oh chnracter ore forgiven wheq such reallv out-of-thc ordinary pcoplo as George Prnhprr. nnrl .Tnnn RhinKl !.... it.-. i rharactcrs. Mr. Probert handled a tlif- i ficult role with discretion nnd force gained partiallv by a slow drawl ami telf-rcstralnt. Miss Stuart Is an emo. I tionnl actress of ability. s) . (! the wa the war k) Ml 1 :M I Xf K:3At;5ti: ? f,vfc rr m kmml PK'HJBjUWHMHMWjHllMjiBBSSSSSSSSSBSIBXSSSSSS a naiiii nniBiari r i i ii i af i7iMBijah1
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