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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

finds him and takes him TO his noun
tain home
The third. fourth and fifth acts
show the life OF the two men, the op-
Grafton which restores to Steele his
recollection of the past, the mans
love for Resale and his finally win
ming her.
Mr.. Presbrey's play is a popular one.
It is interesting. stirring and exciting.
There is small wonder that it has met
with favor. for it entertains both the
casual spectator and those who would
penetrate beneath the surface.
Belasco's office Boy Becomes Play
wright.
Another playwright has been dis
covered by David Belasco. This time
il is no writer of experience suddenly
turned dramatist. but the office boy,
whose business it has been TO an
nounce visitors at the offices of the
eminent manager in the Belasco Stuy-
vesant theatre.
Probably fired by an ambition arous-
ed by handling countless manuscripts
received daily at the theatre, and in
fused WITH the genius of the master
with whom he frequently comes in
contact, the young man set to work
and wrote a play without saying any
thing TO a living soul or without ask
ing instruction of any S--le as to con-
Struction, plot or characterization.
That he is an idealist is evidenced
by the names of the actors he has
proposed for various roles III his first
work. Sucn artists as Blanche Bates,
David Warfield. Frances Starr, Frank
| Keenan, and Charlotte Walker are in
the list.
And his method of bringing the
play to the great dramatists atten-
| ton was equally novel He sent it in
| through the Belasco play bureau un'
der an assumed name. 1t was read
and disclosed evidences OF dramatic
ability in the writer. even though the
situations were crudely handled. The
autaor was sent for. Mr.. Belasco' :
establishment when his own office boy
responded may readily be imagined
The great dramatist has decided to
! transfer the youthful writer to his
private studio, there to encourage and
develop the spark of genius which the
/ boy surely possesses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
vAuOEviuLETTES.


VAUDEVilLETTES
"BrdIanI.'' beautifully staged and
costumed idyll of the forest. which
Jesse l.. Lasky is now Introducing TO
vaudeville. is winning the highest
opinions in every city in which ii
PLAYS. The characters are coStumed
to represent the birds of forest, and
show the canary. the robin. the thrust.
hawk and blackbird. There is another
bird" on the programme Jailbird.
but he is not of the feathered tribe,
and along with Jasper, a. darky'
keeps the fun of tie piece well to the
front. '.Birdland" is "a clever combt
nation of tunefuL music. jingly lyrics,
Genuine comedy and gorgeous cos
tuning and has added to. the repu-
tation of Mr.. Lasky as the foremost
producer of artistic and original feat
ureS for vaudeville.
Ulysses Davis. who is appearing in
the Jesse l.. Lasky production OF the
reigning theatrical sensation, THE
Devil is an actor of wide experience
and ability and is giving vaudeville
patrons ample opportunity to Judge
of the play for themselves. In the
space of twenty-five minutes Mr.. Las
XIV has condensed the essentials OF
The Devil" and the playlet as pre-
scented by the capable company sup
porting MIR. Davis not only holds the
tense interest of the audiences by
reason of the entertaining value of the
production. but makes an appeal TO
The human side of the auditors. THE
Devil is one of the strongest play
lets ever produced in vaudeville and
has served to show the versatility OF
Mr.. Lasky's genius in 1litting upon the
ri INN fnF a
irons of vaudeville.
Alfred Kappeler and Audrey Ma
pie. who head the company of twenty
five people, presenting Jesse l.. Las
kv's musical masterpiece, The Love
Waltz in vaudeville, are two artists
who have done such excellent work
in this production that their abilities
nave been lauded from one end OF
the country to the other Mr.. Lasky
has so far outdone any previous eff
forts in the field of vaudeville pro-
duction that THE Love Waltz will
remain for long time the criterion by
which other similar productions will
be measured.
Facts Not Generally Known.
| That the first investment that Hen
nv B. Harris made in the theatrical
business was half interest in Wild
| ow Jones'" with May Irwin as the
star.
That James Forbes, author of 1.-The
| Chorus Lady" and THE Travelling
Salesman began his correction with
the theatrical profession as the dra
matte critic on the Pittsburg Dispatch.
| That Helen Ware, who plays
prominent part fn Charles Klein's lat
est play, 1.-The Third Degree" is an
ardent believer in reincarnation. Miss
Ware intends at the end OF her pl;S
ent season to make a trip to India
where she. will spend three months.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13
AMusEMgnrs OF 'rHE WEEK

AT Opera House-*Coming
Thro' the Rye" Monday night;
Paul Gilmore Tuesday night;
Thurston, the Great, Wednes-
day night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

The Four Principal Ladies,in @comins rhro' the Rye"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

discussion grew warmer as the meal
progressed and when drinks were
ordered a breaking of long friendships
seemed imminent. The waiter, fear
full lest a continuance of the session
should disrupt a convivial and profit
able trio, hastily produced the order
two bottles of Bass and a Scotch and
soda-pulled the corks, placed the
glasses and waited at a respectful
distance for future orders or the Gus
tomary tip.
The gentleman with the Scotch, and
incidentally he who believed not in
an eternity of birthstone, started to
pour his drink. A little linUor ran
out and then it stopped There ap-
peared 10 be piece of cork in the
neck of the bottle. although a great
er rortion of the contents seemed to
have been used by previous custom
ers. Both the Bass drinkers were
troubled in a like manner.
Here, waiter called one of them,
you didn't half pull, these corks-
pull 'em out"
The waiter carefully examined the
bottles and then the. freshly 2ulled
corks but could find no reason why
the liulIids should not run as usual
A smooth shaver gentleman who
had been quietly slipping a glass OF
Porter at AN adjoining table laid
down his paper and prepared to leave
the place. In passing out he stopped
at the pencil-pusheT' table. picked
up one of the botttesRf Bass and OBJ
served:
perhaps | can help you out. There
seems to be something in this bottle
that doesn't belong there. I'll break
the neck off and see what it is" With
a knife he broke the bottle over a
plate and out OF the fragments walked
a live lobster. The second bottle OF
Bass yielded another lobster. while a
white rat came practically dry shod
from the Scotch container and scam
pered quickly into the spacious pocket
of the stranger, who disappeared
through the door waving a friendly
farewell
The trio of writer's and the waiter
fell back in establishment The first
TO regain his speech eyed the drinkeT
of the Scotch for moment and de.
manded.
''Now do you believe in miracles
or the devil
HI, no. came the quick response,
that's Thurston, the magician. 4"
Then after pause he. continued, "but
I'll take mine from the hydrant in
the future"
Mr.. Thurston will he seen at the
opera house Wednesday night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-13

The closing scene of .Parsifaf' is
one of the most impressive ever put
on the stage. AS Parsifal takes the
grail from the altar. ray of light
falls on the glittering cup and dove
descends over the head of Parsifal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
ARE TO CELEBRATE
FIRST PROHIBITION ANNIVERSARY
 FOR TONIGHT.
Marks One Year Since Governor signed BAH Making State Dry-W. c. T. U. Are in
 Charge.

Prohibition anniversary will be cole. brated by the W. c. T. U. Sunday night at the Dexter Avenue Meth odist Church. This Is to be an important meeting as 1t marks one year since the prohibition bill of the State was slgn- ed by the Governor. Mrs. Chatdeld, President of the State organization, will have the honor of introducing Mrs. Lillian M. N Stevens of Portland, Me, the President of the National ". c. T. U,. and also the Vice. President, Mrs. Anna B. Gordon.
 It Is desired that this shall be a union meeting service and that all pro. hibitton workers, together with the sAnti- Saloon League members be pres ent and take part in the celebration. Also the public is Invited to attend the meeting.
 Rev. W. B. Crumpton, President of the Anti-Saloon League, says that many prominent visitors will be pres. eat at the meeting and he believes that 1t will be a well attended meeting. He urges all prohibition and anti-sa1oon workers to attend the meeting. Dr. Crumpton is satisfied with the interest shown in the meeting, and said that many names iB the last few months have come up before the Anti-Saloon League to become members. He also stated that a Law and Order League would be formed in Moptgohnefy in the near future and much interest was pointing in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FoRRnsT AVENUE CONFERENCE.
Coed Showing Made I'm Meeting Over
 Which NTr. HoIf Preaided.

Coed Showing Made I'm Meeting Over
 Which B1r. Holt Presided.
 The fourth quarterly conference was held at the Forest Avenue Methodist Church last Friday night, the Rev. M. H. Holt. presiding elder of this dis triek, presiding over the meeting The financial obligations of the church under which the congregation has la bored Tor some time will be met, sat- fsfactory arrangements having been made to that erect as was announced at the conference.
 It was reported that sixty-five members had been admitted into the church during the year, making a total number of s7S members. Two years ago the church only had 15O members.
 The members of the church passed resolutions of regret that the presid- ing elder must leave this district. After devotional. exercises conducted by the presiding elder, F. D. Sweat was elected treasurer of the church, R. -. Manning was elected superin- tendent of Sunday School, and many important business matters were transacted.
 The following stewards were elected for the coming year: J. M. Stuel<y. F. G. Browder, R. H. Boseman, J. H. Pearson, J. L. Witt, T. IT. Hauser, c. c. Sellers, W. L. Beck, T. W. Cox, M. D. Sweat and Carl Roemer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Women of Dexter Avenue Auxiliary of
 Foreign Missionary Society.

Women of Dexter Avenue Auxiliary of
 Foreign Missionary Society.
 The Dexter Avenue Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will observe this week as 8 week of Thanksgiving and prayer for missions. Program:
 Monday-Led by Mrs. George T. Smith.
 Hymn--coronatiop, prayer.
 Scripture Lesson-Psalm xxiv.
 Solo---Mrs. Dillard. Address-Mrs. J. W. Rush.
 Recitation--Miss Katie Roemer.
 Hymn-"What Hast Thou Done for Me9' Close with the Lords Prayer in com cert.
 Tuesday-Mrs. c. c. stedman will lead. Subject, China.
 Wednesday-Miss MaybelIe Marshall will have charge of the meeting.
 There will be no meeting Thursday. Frfday--Mrs. W. A. Henderson and Mrs. J B. Nell will have charge of the meeting, Services every afternoon at 3:9o o'clock fin the sunday.schooI room of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
INTEREST
 IS GREAT Greensboro Methodist Conference to Meet. { SEVERAL CHANGES HUNDRED Montgomery Pastors May Change
 Their Pastorates. sishop E. E. Hoss wm Preside over the southern C0nference Du@
 ring Second week In
 December.
SEVERAL CHANGES HUNDRED

There is much interest attaching in the coming convention of the Alabama Conference to be held in Greensboro, December 9-I2 inclusive. Although there will be a general movement of pastors throughout the whole of the State. it is not thought that Mentgom- cry will be affected to any great ex- tent.
 There is, however. a persistent runaor that George E. Boyd will be sent to the first church in Birmingham. while Rev. S. L. Dobbs will be sent to take charge of the Court Street church in Mont gomery. There are two pastors who will in all probably be changed on ac- count of the expiration of the four-year rule of the conference. They are Rev. M. H. Holt, presiding elder of the Montgomery district, and Rev. w. M. Cox. pastor of the Dexter Avenue Meth odist Church.
 Rev. Nj. H. Holt. the presiding elder. has been stationed in charge of the general work of the Montgomery dis trict for the past four years, and du- ring that time has proved himself an able leader. As a speaker, pr. Holt oe- cupies an enviable place, and as thor ough organizer. he Is above decided ability.
 Rev. ". NJ Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Church, has been most. active in his charge and the church has pro- gressed much under his leadership.
 It is probable that the pastors of the suburban churches will remain for an- other term, but until the appointments are read at the conference, nothing can be determined with absolute accuracy.
 Bishop P. E. Hoss will preside over the deliberations of the conference, at which there are expected to be 175 pas- tors in attendance. It is thought that many Montgomerians will also attend the deliberations of the conference, the delegates from Montgomery being Wall ter D. Seed, State Treasurer. and 4. C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Religion. NeD. Of OF INTEREST TO What Societies and 5 Montgomery C4LJRCH WORkERSH Churches 10
MISSIONARY MEETING
ARMsTEAD BROWN ADDRESSES
 WOMEN FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Societies of Churches of All DeRonaina. eions In Highland Park Hold Most Interesting Meeting
 with Mrs. Dawson.

On Friday afternoon. November 20, the spacious home of Mrs. s. Q. Daw- son. 7l6 Highland Avenue, was thrown open for, the entertainment of the Union Missionary Society. of Highland Park. composed of the Woman's Mis- sionary Socities of the Methodist, Bap- tist and Presbyterian congregations of the Park. The hall and rooms were beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion and Mrs. Dawson was assisted in the reception and enter tainment of the guests by her daugh- ters. Mrs. Dozier and Miss Collie Daw- son.
 The devotional services were con- 'ducted by Rev. R. R. Ellison, pastor of Forest Avenue M. E. Church. read~ ing a selection from Romans X. and Rev. J. H. Bush, pastor of Highland Avenue Baptist Church led the audi ence in prayer. The song Rescue the Perishfng" was sung just before the Scripture reading.
 At this juncture, Miss Ethel Beanne rendered beautiful instrumental solo.
 Mir Armstead Brown was introduced in few we'll chosen words by Mir. Ellison and then addressed the ladies on the subject of "The Laymen's Mis- slonarys Movement" Mir. Brown gave most enjoyable discourse on the or- lBHu, scope ana purpose or the world famed Laymen's Missionary Movement.
 His discourse was such as to appeal to any. one and enlist their sympathy and support in this great work. The hearers were unanimous in expressions of their appreciation for Mir. Browns remarks and of his kindness in speak ing for the ladies.
 A vocal solo was rendered by Miss Claribel Roney to the delight of all the hearers. Mss Parker favored the meeting with a beautiful vocal solo, Miss Blanche Gardner gave very touching recitation.
 The annual election of officers took place at this juncture. and the follow ing officers were elected to serve for the year 1909: President, Mrs. O. E. Waldo, of the Presbyterian Church; Vics-President, Mrs. J. H. Bush. of the Baptist Church; Secretary-Treas- urer. Mrs. M. Q. Sweat. of the Meth odist Church.
 The serving of delightful refresh ments brought to a close one of the most delightful afternoons connected with the organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
WANT ASSOCIATION
MONTGOMERY SUNDAY sCHo0Ls
 TO INVITE CONVENTION,
Executive Committee wiI Meet Early in December to Determine Upon Invitations for Great ThrOnG,
 of Workers,


 It has been three years since the State Sunday School Association has met in Montgomery, and Sunday School workers of the city are laying plans that the association may be en- tertained here at it's next session in April. To this end the executive com mittee win be called together>in in the Bell building on December 10 by it's chairman, Armstead Brown, that the invitation may be extended and acted upon.
 The association has grown to such an extent during the past five wears that there are but three cities of sufici ent size to accomodate the deLera tea which are present, Birmingham, Mont aomery and Mobile,
 It has been the custom for years for the communities entertaining the delegates to pay the expenses of the convention, but two years ago the executive committee of the association passed rule whereby all delegates attending should pay their own ex- penses. The rule has been found to work excellentIy, and there will be no change from this policy. The pol ley, however, has reduced the number of attending delegates somewhat. there being about 1900 delegates present in Birmingham at the last meeting.
 There has been a great deal of quiet agitation among the Montgomery Sun. day School workers to have the as sociation meet in Montgomery during the coming April. Birmingham having entertained the delegates for the last two meetings in succession. The mat ; ter has not been fully decided. how ever, but with the meeting of the ex- eeutive committee to be held on De- cemoeT lo' 1t is more than probable will be accepted. ''0'-
 All Of the Sunday Schools of the city will have been approached before that time In order that their onIn- Ions in the matter may be deter,nined
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Prayer and Thanksgiving.

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Court Street Church will observe the annual week of prayer and Thanksgiving as set apart by the Woman's Board, beginning on Monday, at 3:30 o'clock.
 The leaders for the week of prayer were appointed as follows:
 Monday-Miss May Belle Marshall.
 Tuesday-Miss Ethel Beane.
 Wednesda y-Mrs. J. V. Smith.
 Wednesday. 7:3O p. m.. Mir. Armis- tead Brown will lead, uniting with regular prayer service of the church to avoid conflicting with church ser vices. social dinings, etc. when home duties demand our services on Thurs day.
 Fcriday-Mrs. Olie Edwards.
 The Mission Study Class will unite with the prayer service.
 Saturday will be devoted entirely to the young people as will be announced later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
At FIr.t Presbyterlan Chureh.

Rev. Henry NJ. Edmonds, pastor Of tho First Presbyterian Church, will oe- cupy his pulpit at both services today. The morning service will be held at the regular time, II o'clock, and the evening service at 1880 o'clock. The subject for the morning sermon will be '"rhe Hope of the Glory;" that for the evening service. The Third Com mandment"
 Sunday School will begin this morn ing promptly at s:3O o'clock, Virgil c. Griffin. Superintendent of the Sunday School. Christian Endeavor Will be held tonight at the regular hour.
 On next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock a meeting will be held at the church for the purpose of packing boxes for orphans and at il o'clock the pastor will deliver Thanksgiving ser- vices. All are invited to these services and will be given a cordial welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Ladies Knit Skirts

We show this week all light and dark coloss in Ladies Knit Skirts. in both wool and cotton. priced from $l00,up. We are selling this line at 25 cents to 50 cents garment cheaper than other stores ask for the same quality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Ar CLAYTON STREET BAPTIsT.

Clayton Street Baptist Church, has re- turned from a successful revival at Jackson. where he reports a number of additions to the church. lie will fill his pulpit at both hours today, the morning subject being, obligation to Prayer" while that for the night dis course will be "Witho God"
 The B. Y. P. U. win meet at 6:sO o'clock The mission classes will meet at o'clock and at 7:30 o'clock Mon day. The mid-week service of the rhurch will be held on Wednesday, and there will be a special Thanksgiving Service at the church on Thursday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
,. T. LETCHER TO SPEAK.
WIII Address Y. M. c. A. Meeting This
 Afternoon at Orpheum.


 Afternoon at Orpheum.
 Hon. J. T. Letcher, Alderman elect from Ward {. is the speaker announced for the Y. M. c. A. meeting this af- ternoon. Mir. Letcher's subject is Public Opinion and the Law" This is certainly one of the. most timely topics that has been presented at these meetings, and will doubtless att tract a large audience. The meeting will be held at the Orpheum Theatre on Court Square at 3:s0 o'clock.
 The committed in charge of the As- sociation's Sunday meetings is grati- fled at the good attendance and feel that the change from the building has been advantageous.
 The speaker for this afternoon is a well known member of a leading law firm and speaker of ability The meeting will close promptly at 4:3o o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Hir, LawtOn Reslgn.

Huntsville, Nov. 21-(SpecIaI 1-- Francis N. Lawton, for several vears manager of Huntsville Railway Iigbf and Power Company, has resigned tbat position and will go to Hackensack. N. ] :. to make his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Vesper Services

The Vesper services this afternoon at 4 o'clock will be led by Mrs. Flor ence Harris. The subject will be ''Thank sglving Thoughts" and in view of the fact that the Association has so much to be thankful for---the debt hav- ing just been paid--a very enthusias- tic meeting is expected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Tts snobbIsh, Rut Nae,,..,

In travelling to judge people bv tbeir appearance. With one of o,1r st,,Itat bags. an elegant suit case. won Ii,jii not be misiudged. We have the Iars-ast stock of high grade goods in centTsi Alabama.
 Gilbert Trunk Co,
 21S Dexter Ave. ,d,,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FlJFR2Ss

Always reflects great credit on ours. We display every new and pretty style. Represented here you'll find ''every- thing that is risht--nOthing that isn't'' ---aIl Fus hers are high grade and de- pendabIe. nothing that is shOddy or un- reliable allowed. Real Mink Shawl Searis and Mufs to match. Black Lynx Sets and Separate Pieces, Sable and IsabeHa Fox Scarfs and Muas from $500 up. A few handsOme Pony Skin and Caraeul Automobile Costs.
 Our prices are never undersold. qusL fly considered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
ARTIsTs AND HIGH-GRADE FLORAL. VUnREE

Can he obtained at FernhIII Green- houses at all times, and at the same prices that you have to pay for Infe-
 g. B. STERN & co. Phone lOO1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Mail Orders

We prepay express charges on cash Mail Orders amount. ing to $500 or more. The same attention given your or der by mail as if you came to the store in person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Al southside Rnntlst

of the Southsde Baptist Church, will occupy his pulpit at both services to- day. the morning topic will be The Faithfulness of God" and the evening topic will be An Ancient Attitude of Sin"
 Sunday School will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock R. NJ. Hend- lev and H. c. Burdeshaw, Superinten- dents. The B. Y. P. U. will meet this evening at the regular hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Y. ". O.. A. Services. The College Girls Club will meet Monday afternoon at S:30.