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"COURTED INTO COURT e"

vict1Ons are formed on false basiS.'
"COURTED INTO COURT"
1t has Been, and is yet the Most Sue
cessful COmedy Ever Presented.
OF the several theatrical enterprises
exploited here during the prese n sea-
son, the initial production of John ].
McNally's comedy ''COurted Into
Court probably takes precedence in
point of interest. Mr.. McNally has in
the past given conclusive evidence OF
bis ability to cater successfully to the
risible side of our natures, and the
prophecy that in the forthcoming pro-
duction of this, his latest play, he will
again achieve victory, is horne out
by the fact that "Courted Into Court"
has had the distinction of being pre-
sented before New York audie ces for
q period of five consecutive months
during the past season, a lapse OF time
never before devoted to productions OF
. farce comedy nature on Manhattan
Island without interruption.
The story of .'Courted Into Court"
centers around the courtship, engage
ment, marriage and final applica tion
for divorce by and between its princi-
pal chars csers, lie, Dottie Dimp Wirth
Marie Dressler) and Worihington
Wirth, Jr., John c. Rice). Miss
Dreesler's role is that of q very success
full actress whose hand is sought in
marriage by Worthingtcn Wirth, Jr.,
q scion of wealthy New York family.
The mother of the young man, how
ever, is opposed to what she calls q
me alliance of the future perpetuator
of the name of Wirth, and the machin-
ations which she sets on foot finally
lands the young couple in Q divorce
court where, through the sympathy
elected by the dashing actress appear
ance before the presiding Judge, they
are convinced that they do not Geek q
separation and the blessings of the
heretofore irate parents % secured.
Opportunities for splendid comedy
situations are extensively offered in
the plot which Mr.. Mentally has de-
vised to enhan the value OF which he
has allowed the Introduction of an uu-
limited quantity of catchy musical
selections together with novel and
unique specialties. These are con-
tributed by the several members of the
Rich and Harris company which in;
John G. Rice, such careful players as
John G. Sparks, James F. Callahan,
Jacques Kruger, Oscar L. Pigman.
Glare Palma, Agnes Milton, May Dur
yea. Sally Cohen, Damon Lyon,
Alanche r. Verona, John Frees, Harry
Ertheiler, Carrie Francis and Marion
Brighton.
Not the least interesting feature of
an evening spent with "Courted into
Court will be found in the musical
selections referred to. Many of these
songs. One of them is inti oduced at
the flush of the first act and is con-
tribut' d by Marie Dressler and Mr..
Rice with the as istance of the entire
company. It is estitled IF That
Amt Winning Home Don It Know"
and the cake-walk accompaniment Is
said to he one of the funniest things 10
troduced in the fsrcical comedy pro-
ducions rece ntly. Another coon song
for which this organization is said to
be receiving much acclaim is con-
tributed at the beginning of the second
act by Miss Dressler, Mr.. Rice and
company. It is entitled "Susie Dis
Coon Hab Got De Blues" and still an
other act. The finish of this act is
entitled "Ram-a-jam WANT Dat Mau."
The words are particularly effective.
Here are the first and second verses:
1 was standing on the corner, wasn't
saying a word.
Dressed 10 my Sunday clothes, feeling
like bird,
When p mighty mean man played a
he sneaked up behind me and hit me
with brick.
1 thought he was joking and laughed
with all my m ght.
He BACKED both my eyes, he knocked
me left and right,
Before got my razor out, he disap-
peared from sight. ..
Couldn't be q white man, that played
me such a trick.
Tt 1,sk
with brick.
My head began to wobble for the brick
was mighty hard.
My mind began to wander, I was feel
in kind o Jared,
When got my senses l was feelin'
kind sick.
L knowed I wanted evidence and
gathered up the brick.
1t must q been an Irishman, cause If it
wa. Turk,
He wouldn't use a brick, he'd stuck me
with dirk.
It wasn't no Italian, cause Italians use
knife,
You can bet he'll use q razor when a
niRge wants your life.
Must a been an Irishmsn, I'n swear to
dat.
Cause it's nat'ral for an Iriehmsn to
use a brick rat
There are many other catchy songs
in "Courted into Court" notably q
song rendered by Mrs. Rice en'itl ed
"Why 1 Became a Sailor," another one
contributed by Miss Clare Palma en-
titled "Miss Modesty," and still an
other by Miss Dressler entitled "Whoop
De Dooden Do.''
''Courted Into Court will be present
ed at the Myar opera house on next
Tuesday night February 8. Sale of
tickets begin Monday morning, Feb
ruary 7, at 8 a. M, at Albers' drug
store.
Free of Charge to Sufferers.
Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get a sample bottle free
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