6 K;'SXv^vry>XvXv ilpPlHpii® •ISBx, [htsMUGGLER^r^HQfAT.fI|S£I]([THE MILL LJ" jj j I ► : MMWM WMMMM WMiM-. ONLY a few years ago the nickelodeon gsj ran riot, flaunting its blatant and sensa- £1 tional posters before the public eye. The pictures shown at these places were manufactured on the "get-the-money-while- S:|- M it-lasts" plan. Conditions in the motion picture industry have been changed for the better, due chiefly M to the intelligently organized efforts of a fp group of manufacturers producing I paramount f J?icture4>~ | Today Paramount Pictures featuring the best known stars of stage and screen can be shown in Wi any theatre from the largest metropolitan house to the smallest two-nights-a-weelc hall. Paramount Pictures have revolutionized the motion picture form of amusement. ££• The Paramount organization is responsible for the immeasurable improvement in photoplay produc- SSft tions accomplished chiefly in the past two years. By showing pictures of unusual merit and featuring players of international fame, it has estab lished a quality standard which others must measure up to or fail in the attempt. If Paramount Pictures are not shown in your neighborhood, ask your favorite theatre to get them. 'M: Send for This Motion Picture Magazine •>>/!• Send 10 cents for • three month*' trial offer of Picture :i;Xy' ;X\\\ ProgrmMs, a magafine filled with stories, photos, questions CvKv !yXv and answers and articles by and about your favorite Motion £•£> ;>Xv! Picture players. Address your letter to Department CIO. tu ro<i -> (orporrttioa- EIGHTY FIVE FIFTH V . ' A VENUS NEW YORK.N.Y. The Regent Theater Is the Harrisburg Home of Paramount Pictures The pictures of the screen that have revolutionized the motion picture industry; the pictures that have set a new stand ard. Players of international fame seen in the most famous productions. TO-DAY TO-MORROW Morosco presents the mag- One day only, Bosworth netic and captivating presents success Majesty of the Law' Blanche Ring featuring her musical comedy George Fawcett and The Yankee Girl" Myrtle Stedman Paramount. Paramount. SPECIAL MUSIC on Our Four-manual Pipe Organ. ADMISSION—AduIts. 10c; Children, Sc. THURSDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 23, 1915 JJDur Library Table*! XW MiNUTW WiTHJHE-^^[ Subtest BOOKS v Mx6AziNEfl:^^ l %^Sa My books, the best companions, are to me A glorious court, where hourly I con verse With the old sages and philosophers; And sometimes, for variety, I confer With kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels. —Beaumont and Fletcher. Pollyanna Grows lip. By Eleanor H. Porter (the Page Company, Bos ton). This is "The Second Glad Book" and is even gladder than the first, if such a thing were possible. In the first book you were thrilled all over by Pollyanna's personality, but Pollyanna grown up is simply irresistible. The players of the "glad game" are back in force and the very word "glad" takes ; on a new meaning when Pollyanna | puts in an appearance. It expands ] and includes in its scope the whole universe and you cannot help being I glad with her, particularly at this sea- | son. She is the kind that makes a ] Christinas out of every day. As a little girl Pollyanna is such a! marvel that you instinctively picture her in your mind as she will appear in the role of a young woman, and you are not disappointed. If you are a man. you envy just a bit the one who I shall be fortunate enough to even- i itually win her love, but you feel sure I that he will be the right sort. And , then, as you read on and are intro duced to Jimmy Pendleton, you heave 'a satisfied sigh and you know Polly-i anna will be well taken care of. A sense of warmth and comfort and more or less of the Christmas spirit applied,throughout the year pervades the atmosphere of the book. You are filled with the appreciation and real ization that peace and good will are really wonderful qualities and you are somehow or other invigorated by the contact with Pollyanna's bright and winsome personality. She is the sun | shine that reaches out into every little nook and corner and brightoils it, to the exclusion of r.ll darkness and sor row. She is a veritable medicine, as the doctor says in the story,, and a medicine that is agreeable in the tak ing and effective in its application. As some appreciative reader of yie book has said. "Mrs. Porter pressed the but ter of optimism and sent a wireless of gladness clear around the globe when she wrote 'Pollyanna the Glad Book' , and its sequel, 'Pollyanna Grows Up'."; "Pollyanna" has been translated ■ Into many languages and printed in the New York point for the blind. There is a Pollyanna petticoat and a blouse, and, named after her, are a registered calf, a motorboat, a cat. a bungalow in Wisconsin, a tea house on. top of Lookout Mountain in Colorado, a farmhouse in Vermont and a live, , lusty girl baby in Texas. Anne of the Island, by L. M. Mont- i gomery. A sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" and "Anne of Avonlea." (This book, by Page & Co., Boston, com- | pletes the trilogy.) A girl at college is unquestionably an interesting and entertaining study, I but a girl such as is Anne Shirley of i Green (Sables, whom Mark Twain ! called "the dearest and most moving! and delightful child of fiction." is more ! than that. She is fascinating and un usual 'in the qualities that have made her what she is to the hearts of thou sands of readers, and yet sne is a per fectly normal, not even remarkably | good-looking, healthy young animal. ! In this book she has come back to us, [ this time in the character of a girl away at college. We go with her to Redmond, which is a girls' college, and we spend the first year there with I her. Then we devote a good, healthy ' summer to the long vacation with the simple-hearted folk of the island—and wc go on and on —-until finally romance comes into her life. In the Amusement World We knew, of course, that the famous John Bunny, who had his face Insured for SIOO,OOO, because It was his fortune and he desired to conserve it. but never before, to our knowledge, has a girl thought so much of her hair that she would insure It for 510,000. That ts exactly what Miss Diana Osto has done, however, because she says the new col ored moving pictures are going to call for Titian-haired heroines, and she has already had many offers. So she be lieves in "safety first." A Pittsburg rationalist has stated that "Omar Khayyam was the first great agnostic, and that he believed heaven and hell to be here on earth. Ills philosophy was, in brief, that inas much as this is the only world of which we know anything, all should try to make the best of it." Good enough, as far as It goes, and similar in parts to Carlyle's transcendentalism. Harris burgers will remember with pleasure the performance of "Omar, the Tent maker." in the Orpheum several weeks ago, iiased upon the life and works of this writer, Khayyam. AMUSEMENTS X MAJESTIC MAS BILL WILBi n MACK AM) NELLA WALKER In ai new ftkctch wltb four people. * ALSO The 4 Meyakos with tliree other ««MMI Keith actN. 10c find l.'ct Kve., 10c, 15c, 2T»v. C'hrintninM night, tf to li continuous. COLONIAL Tile Home of TRIANGLE FEATURES .III.IA DEAN In " MATRIMONY" Five-reel society drama. FUND STERLING in "HIS FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS" Tm«-reel Keystone comedy. Special numle l»y (olontnl 10-piece orchestra. . —J •- * ORPH BUM ~ ( MERRY CHRISTMAS TO-DAY XMAS __ Hello Girls AT THE OLD Ulth IRVING GEAR CROSSROADS Sliri'lnl Kmtnrr With K.MTII \ WILLIiM* I'RINCKfIS K ALA MA Prir A« • M ■ , ' ar.c. Wo, 7r.c I tlanallnn Unurrr « I IvCo • jjight, 28c , >l-00 Anne, however, in her own Anne-ish way, puts a little different aspect on the life of a young: girl as ordinarily depicted at college. It Isn't all fudgd parties and letters to the boys—lt Is a healthy, sane existence, with plenty of time for thought of others, with a fair-minded judgment and a splendid adherence to a high moral standard as the natural order of things. There exists a condition of affairs that you must admire and respect and you in stinctively and Inevitably place a higher value upon a pleasant attitude and relation toward others after you have read "Anne of the Island." The vein of delightfully quiet humor that runs through the book tills you more with an enduring sense of kindliness , than a short, snappy rush of merri j ment. i Short Talks on Retail Selling, by S. ! Roland Hall. i A book, published by Funk, Wag- 1 . nails Company, that may be read with 1 profit by every salesman. It Is writ i ten on the "experience plan.' as the ' author expresses it. a little here and a little there, so that It can be easily read at odd moments, and one does not have to bury oneself in thought and concentrate till one is blue in the lace, in order to absorb the mealy ad -1 vice that Is herein given. It is de dicated to "That great army of work ers through whom most of the mate rial wants of mankind must be sup plied, whoso daily contact with the j world affords a rich and varied study of human nature, who have it In their power to contribute so much of joy and comfort to other men and wo men." The salesman represents an integral, indispensable, invaluable link in the great chain which acts to convert the raw article into a finished product, which is then transported to lis proper location and taken to the consumer, whose want of that parti cular article or food he must be made to feel by the salesman. And the bet tor and more conscientious the sales man, the more does the commercial and business world benefit by his having been a part of it. Therefore, anything that conduces to Improve ment in the big body of. salesmen, and that applies to every walk an<f department of life, is doing a good and valuable service. And therefore , we commend this book. Safety First, for children. ' This little primer of knowledge is distributed in pocket edition by the "Safety First" Federation of America. It is for the general use and educa tion of the boys and girls in the pub lic schools, conceived and planned by Frederick H. Elliot, founder and organizer of the above mentioned or ! ganization. The book goes into the i traffic question and the use of the | streets by the children. There Is a chapter on fire prevention, and various safety first rules for children that cover everything from automo ■ biles and street cars to trains and ] wires. "Always Be Careful" are the I A B C's of "Safety First." Jn the January Woman's Home' i Companion is a story about Fannie • Heaslip I,ea, the authoress, who had j to give up newspaper work because i her mother couldn't, chaperone her on all her assignments. "When not writing love stories, or | buying hats with part of the proceeds i (thereof, she may be found swimming; i ' in the Pacific under a full moon," we jare told. I There's a story about a submarine |in the January Scribner—a story of) ! "Underseaboat F-33." It might. In ! ' some respects, be the story of the submarine that sank the Lusltanla. You get a vivid Idea of what service i on one of those boats means. It ts : by Donn Byrne. "AT THE OLD CROSS ROADS" An ever-welcome play, especially for a holiday attraction, full of heart In terest. pathos, Intensity and good com edy, Is what is promised on Christmas, matinee and night, at the Orpheum, when "At the Old Cross Roads" is given. The story deals with the South, portraying characters true to life—the happy-go-lucky gambler, the scheming, hard-hearted plantation owner; the Jovial major: the merry tramp; Aunt Liza; the typical mammy, and a host of other characters too numerous to men tion. The company Is headed by Estha Williams, who will have the support of a very capable leading man. Edwin Walter. "LAYEXDER AND OLD I.ACE" "Lavender and Old Lace," an attrac tion that is probably not familiar to the younger generation of theatergoers, but which was several years ago a big success on the American stage, is an nounced for presentation at the Or pheum next Wednesday, matinee and night. AT THE MAJESTIC Wilbur Muck anil Xella Walker With their vaudeville company, the fea,- ture attraction booked to head the Ma jestlc's Christmas bill, opened their en gagement at that playhouse this after noon. "A Pair of Tickets" is the title of the act that'these well-known vau deville stars will present for the first time, not only in Harrisburg, hut on any stage. SANTA CI.ACS STILL PRESENT About the most interesting stunt the management of the Majestic has ex ploited for the special benefit of the "kiddles" Is the Santa Claus, who Is on hand each afternoon this week. He has oranges and candy aplenty and he AMUSEMENTS / > Grand Theater 1126 DERBY STREET > TO-NIGHT THE ROSARY in seven reels, featuring KATHLYX WILLIAMS, also Lillian Wulker and Antonio Moreno and Lillian Burns, In A MODEL WIFE We Can Yet Help You to Have the Best Christmas Music In Your Home To-night or to-morrow—right at the threshold of Christmas—when the need of music in the home must be felt most keenly, we are ready and willing to do our part in putting it .there. In Pianos—We Still Have a Few at $195, $225 and $250 Others at S3OO, $325, $350, S4OO up to $650, Aplenty In Player-Pianos—Only Two Left at $395. Good Choice at $450, $485, $525 up to S7OO to correct a false rumor we wish to say that we still have every style of Victrola or Edison Disc, but only a very limited number of each; so you must "HURRY IF YOU WANT YOURS FOR XMAS" 1 $75, SIOO, $l5O, I f • SIOO, $l5O, S2OO, Special Christmas Terms Delivery Guaranteed STORE OPEN THIS EVENING J. H. Troup Music House Troup Building 15 South Market Square hands It out to the youngsters as they leave the playhouse. AT THE REGENT "The Yankee Girl," With lllanelie Ring, Repeated Today While to all intents and purposes "The Yankee Girl." which is repeated to-day at the Regent, represents Blanche Ring's film debut. Blanche Ring, the actress, is every bit as gifted as her rival, Blanche Ring, the singing comedienne. This is brought home in I the celebrated favorite's motion picture appearance under the direction of Oli ver Morosco, in "The Yankee Girl," her musical comedy hit of a season or so ago. The same magnetism which cap tivated her audience in "Bedelia," "Rings On My Fingers," "Ylp-I-Addy," "Dublin Bay," ana a score of other hits makes Itself equally felt from the screen. The expert manner in which Miss Ring- handles the film comedy in "The Yankee Girl." especially in the love scenes with Forrest Stanley and in the champagne scene with Herbert Stand ing. makes her early success in films easy to understand. The day-before-Christmas attraction at the Regent will be the Paramount picture, "The Majesty of the Law." fea turing George Fawcett. Young Jackson Kent, son of Judge Kent, of the Circuit Court of the Old Dominion, and betrothed to the beauti ful Virginia Calhoun, had a brilliant future in store. But when the jewels stolen at the brilliant Monroe ball were found In ills ovorcoat pocket, and ho refused to make an explanation, his future was blasted. Jackson disap peared, and the next thing heard of him was his being under Indictment for the embezzlement of $5,000 from a bank in Evansville, in another part of the State. It did not help Jackson Kent I that when the case came up his own | father presided over the trial and ga%-e I his son ten years in State purlson. tn ! the nick of time it Is discovered that he j is innocent. CHARLES SWEET IN A NEW ROI.E Charles R. Sweet, who is on the Christmas bill at the Majestic, appear ed at the Orpheum twice and scored a laughing hit with his piano playing and comedy combined, under the pro gram matter of "The Happy Tramp. In the old act he entered a dark stage set ting with an electric flashlight, saying he had his choice to either be a burglar or a politician, and he chose the first. ' AMUSEMENTS I VICTORIA 2200 Comfortable Sent* TO-D\Y ONLY GAIL KANE tbe (uoui Broadwsj- atar In | "THE LABYRINIH" I oar of the lilKKrnt production* ever conceived—s pnrtx. I All plcturea ibonn here arr ob tained thro null the Stanley llooklnK Company, Philadelphia. I'a. f This same Mr. Sweet haa forsaken the "tramp" togs for a new position, this time a "crackerjack stagehand." Other newcomers of the Majeatic's Christmas hill are Tower and Darrell, a young couple In songs and (lances; The Four Meyakos, Japanese novelty entertain era, and Navln and Navin, the whirl wind roller skaters. R • AT THE COLONIAL J To-day Julia Dean, the well-known J actress of the legitimate stage, will ' make her screen debut in the new Tri angle drama that goes on view at the " Colonial Theater. The title of her ve ' hide is "Matrimony," designed to be a u realistic and convincing drama of so ciety life. When the distinguished star „ heard that she was cast for this lively ! role she immediately ordered a dozen !f i new dress creations of rare style and ° | beauty. Her part, in fact, Is much j similar in make-up to her famous char " acteriatlon in "Bought and Paid For." "I Julia Dean is said to have one of the !; | most winning personalities of any wo men who have deserted the speaking " stage to appear In motion pictures. Miss Dean finds this play an excellent vehicle for her versatile ability. First Bhe Is cast as the Ingenuous, simple minded and devoted wife. Then to win back her husband she becomes the com ? plex, fascinating siren that men follow after and worship. In her attentions to her child she shows a beautiful concep tion of mother love and tenderness. Thomas H. Ince, who directed the play, arranged the settings, each one of I which depicts the Interior of a rich £ man's home. The cast supporting Miss ® Dean includes: Howard Hlclcman, ® Thelma Salter, Eoulse Glaum and Eliza ° I beth Burbridge. The new comedy fen -8 I ture of to-day's program is called "His • | Father's Footsteps," and stars the cap „ able and popular young actor, Ford I Sterling. 5 t • AT THE VICTORIA \ <inll Knne In "The I.nbyrlnth'' To-day's feature presents the popu lar stage star, Gail Kane (The Equit able GTrl), In an altogether different sort of picture and one that is of in terest that one just longs for more. It Is considered one of the very largest s film pictures ever conceived and Gail • Kane is a most attractive actress. Just i weaned from the legitimate stage. Gail r Kane has played on Broadway for the ■ past five years without Interruption. A i train smash-up, the Interior of the • Plaza Theater, New York, with a : crowded house in attendance, and other ' big features help to bring out quite realistically a presentation of New York stage and museum life. To-mor row this theater presents Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno In a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature called "A Price For Folly," a five part production. ORPHEUM To-nlglit, "Hello Girls" (burlesque); Saturday (Christmas), matinee and night, "At the Old Cross Roads;" Wed nesday, matinee and night, December j i! 9, "Lavender and Old Lace." i CHILDREN I IV ENTERTAINMENT I At 7.45 to-night the Intermediate Department of Harris Street United Evangelical Church will give a Christ mas! entertainment in the Sunday School chapel. The members and friends of the church are Invited to attend. At 2.30 to-morrow afternoon the Primary Department of Harris Street United Evangelical Church will give a Christmas program in the Sun j day School ctiupcl. ■ MAJOR MOTON TO ' HEAD TUSKEGEE "Will Bo Installed as Dr. Wash ] ington's Successor at Com- J mencement MAJO& RO&LR.T R.- MQTOH. Special to The Telegraph New York. Dec. 23.—Major Robert Russa Moton, who has been connected with the Hampton Institute, HamprtjT, Va., for twenty-five years, has been chosen principal of Tuakegee Institute by the committee of five appointed by tlio trustees of the Institute for the purpose of naming a successor to Booker T. Washington. The choice had been forecast. Major Moton is 48 years old and a native of Virginia. In 1885 he en tered Hampton in the days when it was under the direction of Genernl Armstrong, its founder. Coming Into close touch with General Armstrong us a student, he followed his advice and became a teacher. His theories in re gard to the education of the negro are similar to those Dr. Washington held. The proper place to derive the best piano value is at Spangler'a, Sixth, above Maclay.—Advertisement.
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