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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18
BY EUGENE RessERER.

fou may talk all you please about
the dignity OF the stage" but do moi
forget the dignity OF the motion pic
tures.' Not 50 long ago II was con
sidered undigniiied TO leave the spoken
stage for the silent stage. Those hav'
Ing the temerity to leave the stage
for the movies were cause for com.
miseration. Miss jenkins. I see. has
gone TO the movies. well. WELT" Now
the shoe is on the other foot. The
exclamation may soon be heard: Miss
jenkins. the well.known movie &C.
tress. has returned to the stage, well,
WE'LL" To paraphrase an old song I:
1t shows what difference Just a
few years make!"
was born In Paris, but was taken
BY my parents TO Ottawa, Canada.
early In life and spent my girlhood
In Canada. Unfortunately was left
an orphan and later. at the age OF
IL years. | escaped from my guard.
ians and found myself an absolute
stranger. In the great city Of New
York, In the Grand Central Station.
with rs cents In Canadian money In
my pocket. Through the kindly aid
OF q street car conductor and a di.
rectory, succeeded In locating a for.
mer Goyerness whose name | happily
remembered. This kindly lady was
delighted to see me and with her aid,
discovered the residence OF an uncle,
with whom ! took up my abode.
Il continued my studies and be-
came quite proficient In athletics.
took lessons In fencing and became
rather proficient. shall always re-
member that held my own with no
less an accomplished swordsman than
the late Alexander Salyini.
had always an ambition 10 10 on
the stage. and my first theatrical ex-
perience was with Mckee Rankin,
when he was starring Nance o'Neil.
Following this played engagements
with Wilton Lackaye and Frank
Keenan,. and then came a season In
stock at Pixies Opera House. IN Gin
cinnati. Another season | played In
drama opposite Henry J. Kolker.
became wearied OF stage life. with
its hardships. travelling and hotel life.
and again took up the art OF fencing
at the Berkeley Lyceum In New York
City. Alice Roosevelt Longworth was
one OF my pupils. then again re-
turned TO emotional roles on the
stage, was fortunate enough TO attract
the attention OF Margaret Anglin and
was taken by her as an understudy
10 Australia.
When was eighteen years Of age !
Iried my hand at play writing and
wrote q drama which was success
'ully produced. am also the author
II a number OF vaudeville successes.
notably q fencing playlet, called An
accident"
The illness OF my sister brought me
o California. There | became inter
'sted as q professional In the artistic
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18

cessful contestant. received a box OF
candy. 4a
The refreshments Of brick cream
and individual cakes further featured
the color motif.
The hosts and hostess thoughtfal
ness Was everywhere manifest In the
perfect attention to the details Of the
party. and they were assured OF the
fact by the guests on their departure.
Miss Rogers Henersd-
While on 4 recent visit In Hubbard,
Miss Lois Rogers OF this city was the
recipient Of many social courtesics
and was the honoree OF 4 brilliant
musical function. Her hostess on
this occasion was Mrs. w. A. Wood.
who Is well known throughout the
State as u lady OF unusual literary
as well as musical ability. She has
frequently been the guest Of her
daughter. Mrs. Charles y. Friley. at
the A. 4 NJ. College. and Is therefore
well known In Bryan. Friends here
will be glad to know that 4 similar
program has been arranged by Miss
Rogers to be given for the Altar Guild
Of the Episcopal Church at the home
OF Mrs. G. 8. Parker on next Tuesday
evening at s o'clock. The program
arranged for the evening follows:
l. Scherzo (B fat minor) Chopin
2. (D Scherzo ....... Meudelssohn
tb) Bal d'Enfans ... westerhout
tc) Serenade .,..,,..... Liebling
Id To u Toy Soldier. 49,. Warner
lei Caprice Espagnol. .Mosikowski
3. la) Siegmund's Love Song ..
.......,.... Wagner.Bendel
lb) Magic Fire Scene Iron die
Walkure") .... Wasner.Neit
4. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6....
l4lckt
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. e. Wallace
Entertain

entertain
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Wallace's enter,
tainment last evening for their son
Emmett Wallace. and their niece
Neville Higgs. was a delightful AFFAIR
planned on artistic lines OF hospi-
tally.
The high school colors. white and
green. formed an effective decorative
scheme. a profuslon OF white roses
and ferns supplying the chief floral
establishment.
Seven tables had been arranged for
the accommodation OF the guests. the
evening hours to be whiled away most
pleasantly with the game Of Bunco.
The score cards conformed In color
to the other arrangements. and during
the game delicious green and white
minis were passed. A kewpie hatpin
was awarded TO Miss Seleta Sanders
Tor making the highest score among
the girls, and Edwin Leyinson was
given a kewpie scarfpin for success
In the game. and Irma Edge received
the consolation prize.
Following the game the guests were
invited into the dining room, where
they were served with punch. The
punch bowl was arranged In a mass
OF white roses and ferns. This form
ed quite an attractive place for a bit
OF pleasantly and the tempting bever.
age was refreshing and enjoyed
by all.
A football contest created much
merriment and as a special souvenir
Miss Myrtle Looney. being the sue.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18

ence In tn,
spoken drama be
fore she becam,
q star In motor
pictures. She hat
appeared In the
support OF Nance
0'Neil. Wilton
Lackaye and
Frank Keenan,
Miss Besserer IL
perhaps the most
versatile Of mo
tion picture
stars. and her
appearance In
the leading role
In Selig Diamond
Specials " The
Smoldering" and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18
An Echo Of Mllltaney.

Eminent Woman Surgeon. Who IL
also an ardent sutfragist ito wounded
suardsman)-Do you know. your face
Is singularly familiar to me. I've been
trying to remember where we've met
before.
Guardsman - Well. mum, bysopes
be bygones. ! was = police constable.
London Punch.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18

Circle No. I OF the Baptist Ladies'
Aid Society will entertain all mem
bers In the church parlors Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. The hostesses
are Mesdames T. X. Bate. Balm. Bell
harz. George Adams, ]. s. Williams
Hugo jain. Charles Gamer, C. A.
Evans. ]. T. Maloney and p. s. Park
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18

Miss Newton Hostess to J. A. o.'s--
The hospitable home OF Mrs. n. r.
Newton presented a merry scene on
Friday evening. when six OF the J. A.
.. girls entertained the other mem.
beers OF the club and few boy friends
with Miss Mildred Newton acting as
hostess OF the evening.
The large, cool rooms. together
with the spacious galleries and lawn
gave ample space for the happy crowd
to enjoy the entertaining games that
has been planned for their pleasure.
A wealth OF exquisite cut flowers
and ferns added attractiveness to the
rooms and amid these environments
many OF the guests enjoyed a game
Of forty.two Musical numbers during
the evening proved entertaining
A salad course with grape ice was
served. and the guests on departing
declared Miss Mildred and those as.
sisting her to have proven themselves
most affable and hospitable hostesses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18
THE Melody OF Do

The Melody OF Doom" created world
wide attention. In the following ar
ticle Miss Besserer tells over her
own signature her experiences as an
actress.-Editoria Note.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-18
- aArs snr


Mrs Mary Francis Edwards an
nounces the marriage Of her daughter
Myrtline. to Mr.. Robert Ezekiel Cald
well. on Tuesday. August 3. 1918. For
Worth. Texas. 1904 Texas street"
The above cards were received will
much interest by the groom's friend,
In Bryan.
The groom Is u son Of Mr.. and Mrs
]. NJ. Caldwell. was reared here. snC
is worthy and progressive younl
man Of great promise.
The bride has always lived In Fort
Worth and Is a young lady OF exceed
Ing charm and graciousness OF man
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell are now On
a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Caldwell
and are receiving congratulations and
best wishes from Bryan friends. They
will make their home In Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Astin at Dinner
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
J. L. Astln entertained elegantly with
dinner OF twelve courses compll
mentary to Misses Dorcas Parker,
Della Lawrence. Aubrey Wilkerson
and Ara Haswell. These young girls
are to leave soon for their various
colleges Of learning. and this occasion
gave opportunity for their being
thrown together In happy way be-
fore their departure.
The reception suite OF this hand
some home was horally beautiful with
numerous pot plants and ferns. which
with the delicate beauty
OF flowers and gave touch OF love
illness everywhere throughout the
rooms.
The attractive dining room. beauti.
full In itself, glowed upon this occa'
sion with Its rich furnishings and
formed an ideal setting for the table,
which was notably artistic In It's EN-
Enlistment.
Pink La France roses were em'
bodied In the appointments with un'
usually effective results. and their
natural fragrance as we'll as their
beauty lent a delightful suggestion
to the general attractiveness OF the
scene. The highly polished board was
laid with rich cluny lace. having In
the center an elegant cut glass candle
labra holding pink tapers, the light
Of which gave a delicate charm 10
the surroundings. Al either end VI
the table. placed In mass Of pink
roses. were crystal bowls OF the same
choice flowers.
The individual bonbon holders
were heart shaped. having a rose
The place cards we're
dainty conceits, being opened para
soils OF pink shading filled with gar
lands OF pink roses. Gausy pink bows
attached to glasses, compotes and
place cards emphasized the chosen
color tone used
Throughout the menu the rose motif
found representation wherever posi-
Bile, the Individual cakes being EN-
Dossed In the rose garlands and the
,ream being served In the rose cups.
Six courses were faultlessly and
served to the following:
Misses Aubrey Wilkerson. Ara Has
we'll, Helen de Maret, Dorcas Parker.
Della Lawrence: Messrs. Neil Zuber.
Harry Poverty. Travis Bryan. Ad Nc
Queen. John Hanway.
Dinner over the company repaired
% the sitting room, where they en-
Dyed dancing.
The delightful charm of this home
always experienced by those so for
innate as to be numbered among the
friends OF host and hostess was felt.
md the evening gave keenest pleas
IRA
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which showed his popularity ancnl
his friends.
Mrs. Browns efforts to make al
have good time were abundant,
successful and at late hour. as IN,
! little guests departed. they. In child
ish manner, thanked the host and hi.
mother for the good time they had
made possible for them.
Those participating were Misses
Pauline Davis. Louise Wellington
Ruth Beard, Lille Rush Walker. L.eila
Law Davis, Dorothy Doane. Mar,
Jones. Shirlireed Walker. Lila Ora
ham Bryan; Masters Jack Doane. Ed
win Ford. Milton Mahoney. Joe LEI,
Danforth. Earl Beard. Charles Edge
Hendrix Conway. Tom Mike. Frank
Balm, Edwin Conway.
Miss Ethel Hall Entertains-
Miss Ethel Hall. who knows SO well
how to provide for the enjoyment Of
her guests, called the members OF the
]. A. o, Club into u pleasant session
at the home OF her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. o. p. Hall. ON Tuesday after.
noonf
The pleasant sitting room was
made bright by the use Of pretty
blossoms arranged In vases and has.
kets, and the girls busted themselves
all the afternoon with their dainty
needlework, the hours passing pleas.
antly and swiftly by. Miss Julia Mou.
zon OF Dallas. who was accompanied
by Miss Frances Mike. gave several
vocal numbers that added charm to
the hour.
A refreshment course OF salad.
sandwiches, olives. crackers and an
Ice were served. terminating this
lovely club meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

DIR. C. Fred Williams, superintend-
ent Of the state hospital for the in
sane, has returned to Columbia, after
several weeks spent in northern
states inspecting the various asylums.
The Palmetto National Bank Of
Columbia, has taken the state loan OF
100000 off the hands Of the Nation
al Bank Of Sumter at 2.44 per cent.
The first bid Of the Palmetto National
bank was 2.S9 per cent, and the bid
of the Sumter bank was 2.69 per cent
Limestone lodge, Knights Of Pyth-
las Of Gaffney, celebrated the twenty
first anniversary Of its founding Fri
day night by initiating twenty-four
candidates, the largest number ever
initiated by any Pythian lodge In the
state.
There was q headon collision be-
tween a freight train and a passen-
ger train at Gourdins, Williamsburg
county, Wednesday. The freight was
laden with vegetables and fruits be-
ing shipped to northern markets.
Practically every box car was bursted
open and the wreckage was piled high
beside the track. Nobody was injured.
The 1900 members Of the First
Baptist church Of Anderson, have
unanimously extended a call to the
Rev. DR.. John E. White Of Atlanta,
Ga, pastor Of the Second Baptist
church in that city. The pulpit COM
mittee of the Anderson church was
authorized to offer DR.. White an an
nual salary Of $4,000 and a new par
sonage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25

Italy has at last joined with the
allies in the war against Germany,
Austria and Turkey. The diplomatic
negotiations have been going on
steadily since the outbreak of the
war. At first it was thought that
Italy would necessarily be with Ger
many and Austria, because Of her be-
ing one of the signatory parties to
the Dreibund. When at the outbreak
Of hostilities Italy professed her in
tention of standing neutral, there was
common belief among those who
were really neutral that the explana-
ton was something like this: 1T was
reasonably certain that England
would be able to blockade not only
all German ports, but the entire
North sea, and then the best possible
avenue of supplies for Germany would
be through Italian ports. AS long as
Italy remained neutral this avenue
would have to remain open at least to
greater or less extent. 1t was as
sumed that Germany and Austria did
not really need any military assist
ance from Italy. Italy remained firm
in neutral intentions at first; but fl
nally as the result of diplomatic pres
sure from England, France and Rus
sia, she began to waver, and then
Germany began to persuade Austria
to throw out bait in the way of offers
of territority inhabited largely by
Italians. The Austrians made offer
after offer, always just a little less
than the Italians demanded, and thus
prolonged negotiations over period
of three or four months, during which
operations were pushed against the
Russians in Galacia and the Carpa-
THAN mountains with redoubled Wig
or. AS the Austro-German successes
against Russia became more pro-
nounced, the Austrian offers to Italy
became less tempting and finally Italy
decided to go into the fray. 1t is be-
lieved that Germany and Austria
have already transferred a large Sec
ton of the army that has been operat-
ing against Russia to the northern
frontier Of Italy and it is expected
that there will soon be severe clash
that will carry intimations Of future
developments. Austria and Italy are
thought to be pretty evenly matched
as to navies; but Austria has only one
important seaport, while Italy has a
coast line extending around three
sides of her territory. Many ships of
the Austrian merchant marine were
interned in Italian harbors at the
outbreak of the war last August and
these, of course, will fall a prey to
the Italians
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25

- There is very little definite infor-
nation abroad as to the whereabouts
of the British home fleet. The Brit
sh government having complete con-
troll Of the cable news has not been
willing to allow anything to go out
about the fleet, and the British news
papers have had very little to say on
the subject. 1t is known that German
submarines have accounted for nu-
merous British warships; but as to
whether the British have been careful
about admitting all their losses is not
definitely known. The Germans are
not supposed to have lost many units
from their fleet of larger ships. The
general understanding is that most OF
the German ships are in the kiel ca.
nal, or in different Baltic ports, and
when it is considered that there are
so many of the British fleet engaged
in the Dardanelles operations, and
guarding British interests in all parts
of the world, 1t Is not thought the
fleet charged with the duty of home
protection can be a great deal larger
than that OF the Germans. If there
should be battle in the North sea,
or thereabouts, the result thereof
would not necessarily be favorable to
the British. Recent reports from
England are to the effect that the
British people are right now in very
great fear of invasion, and from the
general information that is to be
gathered from the entire situation ii
is not certain but what there Is con-
siderable foundation for such a fear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25

1t is very pleasing to note that the
state of South Carolina has been able
to borrow 100000 at 2.44 per cent;
but we do not like to see any inVldi-
Gus comparisons made along that line
for political purposes. Money is
cheaper i'm America right now than it
has been at any time in the history of
the country. Last fall when 1t was
necessary to borrow money with
which to run the state government,
money was as tight as fiddle by rea-
son of uncertain financial conditions,
and few people were able to get it at
any price. Since then there has been
a balance of trade in favor of Amer
lea amounting to $S00,000,0O0 in only
six months, and the European credit
market having become virtually i'm
possible to Americans, there has nev-
er been such glut of money in finan-
cial centres. York county borrowed
$500 a little more than a month
ago at 1-2 per cent, and Senator
Banks of Calhoun, recently borrowed
as small a sum as $4,000 at per
cent on state warehouse receipts. AS
we have said, it is pleasing to note
that the state has been able to place
it's loan at such low rate of inter-
est: but we think it would be fairer
and more just to recognize that the
reason is rather because of the con-
gestion of cash in the money centres
than because of the superior financial
ability of individuals.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25
The oat crop has been made; b,

The oat crop has been made; but
1t still lacks housing.
All the farmers are reporting that
they have good stands Of something
they did not plant-grass.
This municipal campaign over the
change the name proposition, has
beer Of much local educational value,
to say the least Of it.
The country has made the oats
plenty of oats-oats to beat the band.
The next thing is to take care Of
them, and to be on the lookout for
the right kind of market.
II gives US pleasure to be able to
feel that The Enquirer will now be
able to return it's attention to things
really worth while. There was never
any sense in this miserable change
the name proposition.
The next time Yorkville has an
election there must be fully regis
tration. The people who really love
the town must see to it that every
qualified elector is in position to
vote. With all the electors registered
the town need have no further con-
Germ about the power behind the
throne"
That was a very good story that
The Enquirer published Of the first
nights commencement proceedings at
the Graded school, and the balance Of
it, covering Friday nights proceed
ings, will be found in today's paper.
Thursdays exercises were free; but
on Friday night an admission fee Of
25 cents was charged. People gener-
ally paid the price Of admission quite
cheerfully as did The Enquirer. and
in addition, The Enquirer has gone
to considerable trouble to make the
whole thing a matter of record for
the benefit Of the local and general
public now and hereafter.
II tho people Of Yorkville should
vote to amend the charter by chang
ing the name of the town, would their
action not have the same effect on
the charter that the striking out OF
the enacting clause would have on
bill in the legislature? AS mat
ter Of fact would it not kill the char
ter entirely? The mayor and alder
men were elected officers Of York
Vile; but on the failure of the pass
age of the enabling" act passed at
the recent session Of general assem-
bly, in the event of the amendment Of
the charter as indicated, would the Of
ficers Of Yorkville become the officers
Of York? We think this is very
doubtful and if the name Is changed
we are inclined to think 1t will be
necessary to hold another general
election forthwith.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25

There is very little reason to doubt
that the finances of the United States
owe everything just now to the re-
gional reserve banking system. Un-
der the old system this European war
could easily have thrown this country
into a state of financial panic that
would have known no ending for
years. Although the regional reserve
system is not yet doing anything like
the business it should be doing. the
fact that it is here and the fact thai
all the great bankers know and un-
derstand that its strength is simply
incalculable, makes it a Gibraltar of
security.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25
Paw up Week.

PAY up week." is development
of the sluggish business conditions
that have grown out of the last few
months, and the idea is being pushed
in different parts of various states Of
the Union.
The practical wisdom of the pay
up week idea arises out Of the belief
that as the war conditions developed,
large number of people began
boarding cash instead of using it to
pay their debts with and this policy
slowly but surely tied up large guam
titles of cash that would have been
better employed performing its prop
er duties.
Where an individual has cash
against which there are no obliga-
tions the holding on to the same is
not calculated to do great deal Of
harm; but where he has and holds on
to the cash that really belongs to
some one else there is very great
harm being worked.
The purpose of the pay up weeks is
to educate the people in the real sit
uation and the institution of them is
calculated to do good rather than
harm.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-25

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

John w. Miller, Secretary-Gives no.
tice Of meeting of Rural Carriers
association to be held in Yorkville
May 81. Address by Mr.. Finley.
Yorkville Hardware Co.'s ready to
furnish farmers with Chattanooga
cane mills, evaporators, furnaces,
etc. Binder twine.
Thomson Co.-Invites gentlemen to
visit its ready-to-wear department
for cool clothes for summer wear
hats, neckwear, etc.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Sug-
gests that you invest your idle funds
in one of its certificates Of deposit.
They pay good interest and are safe
Kirkpatrick k-Belk Gown have an
opening of white hats on Thursday
Friday and Saturday Of this week
All ladies invited.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Gives
details regarding a remarkable case
Of life insurance and the part play
ed by the Mutual Benefit company.
w. E. Ferguson-Sells Stones cakes.
9 OF. for 10 cents, and has fresh line
Of National Biscuit Co.'s products.
Fruits. etc.
Bobs-"The chewiest Of all chewing
gums" A candy coated gum In
heart shapes with a peppermint
flavor. See page four.
Sam M. Grist, Agent-Gives you ad-
ditional pointers on the advantages
offered by an Aetna health and ac-
cident policy. See page four.