ffi m SB1' : m. m Sawit'' JHR: tC ill. CI ;ti : . i-P .if 16- EYEINGT PUBLIC LDGttDEr-PHHiADELPHIA; WEDNESDAY, APftlTj 20, 1021 "V'TT 'LOHENGRIN' CLOSES METROPOLITAN SEASON Admirable Performance of Wag nerian Opera Ends Splendid Series in Philadelphia Tltr. fAMT Km lUr.ty wm!nn,V'UuL"rfr?,".1 vim . ..Flnrnc ifj11" VJwNnum'j ' '.' .'.'.'.'.'.'.'. . 'Wircnr WMt.-hl I trmil '""" """ The JlVrnM" '. I,n,v-M "'i"11!-" .ir.K tl,M t.. M ' f onduilor ' i- HoUiiiuM "I.oli.'iw-.n." t..iil oponilii; rli'' " flu- lntn.'i.tnMo i.'-ulf "f,"'11,m,f "" nino .MiHo-iiy. .In-r.I .. brilliant Mn foil of III.- Mrtr.i...1i1li OlH't-n o. lit the Arn.lo.ny f Mn-le ln-t .v.-iiIiik. t .-.n miiif in Ktipll-h .mil f-r ''"" ; first limp the libretto roim-l t.. In where I ho f..i I rhMiiiiiK i.f tl.o word- .llv.-rte.l Hi.' imn.l "f tl'o l'"7'r J1""1" the i.le.i t.. I... ,.... ey.l to t"'1folr.m of it i-omevin.'". hut 11- wl10"' "" libretto vn iiimetitl iitifaotor. Vurthcrmiin. wn;. the- e.'"tnn ol Mm.'. Claii.'n. Ilio vorhnl riiunrintii'ii ol nil tin lm-iiilwr- of tho enxt wn 1itinth nmlibb In a wny it n 11 lield dm for Ainori.-an -.iiicr. for. with the oM.-iiti'Mi of Mm.'. riut'n itii'l Mr. I.ooiilmnlt. KnslMi 1- tho native Inn en iii.. nf !. II til.' Ilio'llhor- of tin' rlUt nml no imp rnu'.l tnko am cm opt ion to tho fntlltlo- .Union of Mr. I.wnlmr.l Tho iicrfornintiro. both in tin- librotto find in tho cloarm of emiwintion formed n ploa-itiR rontrnt to the 'ir.'. cntntion of "Tri-tun" week np. Mnio. l'.aton iirjain addod to lior triumphs of tho ..ii'.on b a tfiiporh rharnotorization of tho rob' of KN.i. 'in of t In tnoht trjinR role hoth vo mil, and hi-trlnnirally in tho soprano operatic roporfoiro. Sho ha- this -oasoti provod horsolf to ho not onlj 0110 of tho most competent, hut ono of th volatile artiftM on tho oporati.: ftaso, lis sho has -unc rolos in nlmot ovory InnRuaeo and dono all of thoin well. J'cw rolos call for the display of Mich Tiolcnt and varied emotions as that of Kiel and for such n vario.I stylo of singinR. but the cnornmu diffiniltios 01 the part wore nil triumphantly notrovol by this tine artlt. fcho is admirably adapted to the role in stno presence. as well as vocally. Mr. Whitehill showed that Telra rmun.l is perhaps the most effective part which he hu r.-eently e ea in i'hila.lolphin. His tine video and splen did phvshiiio niiido him ideal in this role, and ho left nothini to In deiro in his d.'Iinealioii of the sinister char rioter. The Metropolitan Opera Co.. however, in ftiMro performances of 'Lnhencriu" miRlit well get n diitumy of more nearly the physical proportion" of Mr. Whitehill. for the ycautiuess of the 'rorp-e" which i ehibiteil to the liinR in the olivine 'cuo was by no means lost upon the nudienc. Mr. Ilarrol.l. although grown 11 tritb portly for the idnl Lohengrin, as toiroessful mule mge are wont to d". wn. progressively satisfactory 111 'lie 1 it. his work in the two scenes of the tuird act beluc much liner tlinn 1) t 0 earlier ones, lb was In fine voice an I rose to the really big parts of the o .. ra J In excellent st le. Mine. Claussen as 1 Ortrud recalled the days of Sdni-nuitiii-IIeink in this famous part, ex cept, as before said, In the matter of enunciation. She is well adapted to the role in every respect and both sang and noted well. Mr. (iustafson was Impres sive in appearance as King Henry and ude.piatp vocally. The slag" nettings, and the costuming .to f,ill up to tl.o M. tropolitnn stan diinl Warn. or. with I 1- theory nf a fonilutifttioii of t " arts, makes many and si.,re d '..amis upon the sti.gi manager, all ..f i ' ie, won full v met 1 no p',n intended 1 in List eeuing's performance. Even the dehumanized Mvnn was impressive and not humor ous, as this remarkable fowl frequently I". In "Lohengrin" productions. Mr. Ilodnnzky conducted splendidly through out, despite his predilection to hasten the tempi In spots. He received the unusual but deserved honor from the uudlence of a spontaneous burst ot ap plause as he came out to resume his seat at the beginning of the last act. SCHOOL LOAN BIDS FRIDAY First Step Irj Board of Education's $10,000,000 Building Program The Finance Committee of the Ilonr.l of l'ducntlon will open bids Friday for the M.imu.lMMl poivancnt u per cent loan for building purposes. The money derived from the lonn will be used to close contracts for the re construction of the Kearney School nt Sivtli street and Kalriiiutitit avenue, whh'h whs destroyed In (Ire, and the construction of n new Kutledge School n Seventh and Norris streets, to re place tho present Inadequate structure. The buildings (f these two schools will mnrk n 'lellnlte start on the 000.000 building program of the bonrd which, when completed, will give hous ing In modern buildings to the '" school children in 'he ritv. Things You'll Love to Malta Filet Napkin-Rill WWSRWRwSKfl At all our Starts An unusual, dainty gift for a bride Is a s.:t of KILin NAPKIN ItlNOS. Crochet a band of fllet seven Inches: long and two nehes wide. Kdgo it all around with small plots. Ono end Is made straight ; the other Is finished In a point. Siw on three tiny rust-proof fasteners; one at the point, ono at each side. Stiffen the band with gum arable. Tho FILKT NAPKIN IUNO can bo easily laundered and stiffened nijaln, You can add greatli to tho attractive ness by Initialing each ring. FLOKA. 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Kkin rt.cr firm ml prtucrJy 'tboottl UelAton If tuy to apnly rua rnCMcair ritfCO I .V'Ti UP- I Ij, l", vtry Jur At Any Druggist's or ucpartmem ocoic The Announcement of a New Motor Car ' f" m I M ' jvm - I wuHtM n::n x. .yitr Pif' has seldom been bo worthily notable as our pres entation to Philadelphia of the Ferris, which has for a number of years enjoyed in New York, Chi cago and on tho Coast a high-class patronage, de manding a departure from convention in design, quality of construction and completeness of equip ment. Ferris cars are, to every intent, custom-built cars; in design, compelling admiration; in construction, practically hand-made in their precision of work manship and finish; in performance, marvels of power and riding caac. They are built for tho lover of tho beautiful, who appreciates artistry in a now and different form, and recognizes worth in its widest comprehen siveness. We cordially invito your inspection of tho line. "It meaitM something to own and enjoy a FerrU" The Ohio Motor Vehicle Company Cleveland, Ohio Fanning Motor Company 2031 Market Street Phone Spruce 638 Storo K(jur, 9 to $'30 For Thursday Gimbel Brothers MARKET iCHSSTNUT EIGHTH NINTH 800 Just-Bought Women's Wraps Including Capes, Sports Coats, and Most Unique Wraps Tomorrow at $25, $29.75 and $35 And at $25 you get a $35 value. At $29.75 you get a $39.75 value. At $35 you get a $49.75 value. Bolivias, Velours, Tricotmes, Duvets de Laine, Serges, Poiret Twills. Plain models. Tailleurs--both simple and smart and elabor ate and smart. Variously in black, navy blue, wren-tan, blimp gray, ostrich-gray, Hindustani-tan, sorrento-blue, and coaching tan. Every One Silk-Lined Gimbels, S:ilons of Dress, Third floor BSSk JBPn fRI iBi $25 Wed., April 20, 1921 For Thursday Tnitinrrmii Mi. f 11 " ."" -c or -non Wonderful Gimbel Wrist Watches Guaranteed $21.65 for$40 kinds. $14.95 for $25 kindi First lot went lit, it nroverb al lmf r,t,-.. "Ke -he More interesting now-with graduitiou Bif,.CV' the very near "offing!" ,n 'ft JcJl At $21.65 $40 Value Small size m liRne. IS leweled, cut balance adjust ed; lever move ment. Guaran teed. Seven of t h e smartest new shapes in 14-karat white gold; two shapes in t 14 karat b r e e n gold At $14.95 $25 Value Exclusive in Design and Quality Yet Not Excessive in Price PROFITABLE DEALER CONNECTIONS AVAILABLE - 1 .SS IBS ' yy t cv Compare the 6y2-inch deep steel frame of the Oakland Sensible Six with that of any other car at anywhere near the Oakland price. Notice how the entire Oakland chassis re flects this same sturdiness and strength. Remember, too, that the six-cylinder overhead-valve Oaldand engine delivers a full 44 horsepower. Reasons, all, why your next car should be an Oakland. OAKLAND SENSIBLE SIX Opfii t r, iV); Koa.l.tfr, $1395( Four Door Sedan, $2065! Coupe, 12065 !' O B. I'ontiar, Mirliigan. Additional for Wire Wheel Kfjuipment, $85 OAKLAND MOTOR CAR COMPANY 918 N. Broad Street Telephone Poplar 407 U-karat gretn 8'd filled, guaranteed 25 years. IS jewel. d; cut balance adjusted, lever movement. Size ligne. Sev eral of the best new shapes. . gimbels, Jewelry Shop, First floor Women's Dresses A Crepe de Chine Adaptation of a Wonder fiul French Idea To morrow- At $35 Heavy, heavy, heavy Crepe de Chine. The slip-aver ef fect that Paris loves. The smart short sleeves that Paris wears. And the pleated ruffles only at the sides that mademoiselle Paris simply adores. Champagne-color. Navy blue. Also Special at $35 The famous "handkerchief drape" dress but an entirely new handkerchief drape. Crepe de Chine. Canton crepes with beads. Lanton crepes with inset uncut fringe. Georgettes with soft pleated and draped tunic and Jenney'B pet sleeves. Sizes 36 to 44 with two models up to size 46. Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor. Wk"'L A $35 Misses' $35 and $39.75 Suits the Prettiest Troeed-y Etfectt of the Season , Tomorrow $29.75 Wonderful, wonderful grays the very, shade she wears with her pretty gray shoes. ( Wonderful "sand-tans" and she wears shoes to match theml And a new brown-tone with "hidden colors." And the Harding blues that are newest of all. 14-to 20-year sizes. Silk-Lined Camel's Hair Polo Coats Special at $29.75 And embroidered velour dolmans. And gold-stitched velour wraps. And serge and velour capes. Every fashionable color. 14- to 20-year sizes. Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor. 11131 Li $25 Women's Suede Low Shoes At $7.65 Newest Strap Effects Could Easily Be $11 to $12.50, But Tomorrow- Gray suedes for the popular gray and blue costumes. Drown suede or brown kid-with-brown suede-to carry out brown costume themes. Dlack suede go with anything! Stunning black-with-gray effects patent colt or bla?k calf with gny suede. Tall slender Louis heels make her look an inch or two taller Baby Louis heels comfortably dressy. jfVIl smartly cut, daintily finished "real lady" shoes I Gimbels, Shoe Section, Second floor Specials Tomorrow "Extra Size" Blouses Include- Silk-pongee Waists a won derful grade; in the inimitable natural tint special at $3.95. White Tub-silk Waists cut with the long fronts and the big-enough sleeves special at $4.50 Habutai Waists white that launders wonderfully, and black that i perspiration proof special nt $3.95. Georgette Waists flesh pink, black, white, bisque and navy blue special at $5. Sizes 48 to 54. -Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor. mr Five Well Known Makes of the Domestic Co. s ' ll ! I1 Singer, $35 Tomorrow Only---Seventeen Hundred 31 -Piece Bluebird Cottage Sets Special at $5.95 First Quality j Not a chip ocflaw to mar durability and daintiness. y Complete service for six people. DiueDira ana blue line decorations a particularly dainty "bluebird blue." And the cups decorated inside and out. Mighty attractive bungalow china. promptly often we sell over 2000 of these sets in a day. Gimbels, Fourth floor, China Section rt - ewing Machine Sale Tomorrow at Great Reductions Also Some Slightly Used Machine.-: Sale Prices Begin at $29 Cosmo Machines, $29 Leasing Machines, $41 Domestic Machines, $59 Domestic Parlor Cabinet Machines, $69 Carload of the Willard Cabinet Sewing machines at almost cost price, $49. The highest guarantee 'of quality goes with each machine. Slightly Used ( Singer ) . Machines j TSSL ) At $35 $10 to $15 Allowance for Your Old Machine Toward the Purchase of a Domestic Elec tric Boudoir Cabinet Machine --Gimbels, 1 ourth floor Willard Parlor Cabinet, W -! il b.
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