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Arizona republican., 1916-01-09
Drama, and The Picture Plays

soprano, whose ensemble numbers and interpretation of the folk songs "f her native land create a sensation wherever sine is heard. Miss Fret Ter possesses a voice. of rare charm and flexibility and sings with an under standing that is mar, elous.
 Molly Byerly Wilson, contralto, came from the Royal Opera Company. Vienna, especially for the tour Miss Wilson ranks with the greatest con- traltos. whose rich and perfectly con trolled voice, with it's rema arkable range and purity simply captivates her audiences. The Berlin Local An zeiger refers to Miss Wilson as the second Schumann- Heink.
 Francis w. Cowles, baritone, pos seses marvellous voice and needs no introduction as he is one of the best known baritones on the operatic stage, having been heard in concert in all parts of the Globe
 The real star of the company, how ever, is Skovgaard, Denmark's fore most artist. He is in the front rank of the worlds leading violinlsts, sucrl as Kubelik, Ysaye and Kreisler, and his playing has been classed every where with Ysaye, the Belgian
 AAce McClung, the pianist. has an enViable reputation not only as an ac- companist, but also as an interpre- ter of Liszt. Miss McCmng is con sidered one of the most powerful of woman pianists.. Miss McClung has been doing the first opera rehearsaIs. substituting the entire orchestra for years
 The musical journals of current date contain very favorable com ments on the performances given in the principal cities of the Pacific coast by this company of artists of international reputation. It has been several years since Phoenix has had an opportunity to hear a musical pro- gram of such merit rendered by ar lists of this standard.
 Seat sale will open Monday, January Y at the box office Elks Theater at F o'clock noCn.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

zona is now satisfied that they are all they were said to be. With the Para mount and Triangle programs the Ari- zOna theater has now the two best and most expensive programs in the world. The Triangle OiIerings for today and tomorrow will be a five-part drama and a two-part comedy The drama is the gripping and vital story The Coward" starring Frank Keenan and produced by Thomas IT. Ince in which if is said h achieved a masterpiece. The Sennett Keystone comedy is The Favorite Fool" featuring Eddie FOy, the prince of stage pierrOts, who has made more fun with his clowning and his acrobatics than any other come dian of the present day.
 The second Triangle of the week will he shown on Tuesday. The drama will he "Oid Heidelberg," with Dorothy Gish in the role of Kathie. It is pro- duced by D. w. Griffith. The Sen nett- Keystone comedy will bring back 70 the memories of movie lovers Ros- COG Arbuckle more commonly known as Fatty ArbuclIle, in "FattYs Fall
 On Wednesday and Thursday the first Paramount production of the wee!1 will be shown. Pauline Freder irIoe in Zaza" is the long looked for attraction which has come at last to ghe Arizona Long before any one ever thought of seeing the famous plays on the screen, Zaza and Mrs. Leslie Car ter were one and the same to thous- ands of minds The popular-the only conception of "Zaza" is Mrs. Carter's TIorid and exotic portrayal, and the old ecbocI theaterpOer will be slow to ac cept any other. If it does this Para mount offering will mark as great single advance as has yet been made in the screen conquest of the stage. Pau line Fredericks has created a 'Zaza" frr q tighter and a more carefree way. The heavy tragedy of the first ''Zaza' would be an unpleasant thing on the screen. aud it is Miss Frederick's in stinctive knowledge of where to stop that has made her such pronounced success before the camera.
 Every one will be glad to hear that on Friday and Saturday the lOvable Mary Pickford will be here in the re- markable feature. "A Girl of Yester- day" Miss Pickford's transition from the meeK and obscure girl of yesterday 10 the undaunted. daring and irresist- ibIe girl of today is effected with her customary skill in mastering difficult situations.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

What Happened to Father" is the screa ming comedy hat the Empress has in store for Thursday and Fri day. IL is a Nitagraph Blue Ribbon N-L-S-E feature iT five parts Ev- eryone rememI CTS Frank Daniels who made such a hit in "CrOoky" We'll. Frank will pc back in the role of fath- ar and has the greatest part of his fife. Father has a nemesis, it's bills:
 lie has a hobby, it's musical come dy; and a wife who thinks in dollars and cents, Can you imagine the rest? On Saturday, the regular mixed program in six reels will be the of fering for the matinee and evening
 THE LION THEATER seems to nave come back recently and there is a marked increase in attendance and q general air of activity that seems more like the good old days. Maybe the kind of pictures have something to do with it and maybe Walter Lee craft back on the job helps some but anyway it's a pretty good idea to Wath the Lion these days Vivian Rich in The Wasp" is the stellar at traction today among the six reel pro- cranI offered. Miss Rich is well liked in Phoenix and gives a good portrayal in her part as the Wasp" the charac- ter of a girl who was bad, then good. The Diamond From the Sky" shown today is next Co the last chapter and it's d splendid number The Mutual Weekly" presents some fine views of tie worlds doings and the closing film, Thanhauser comedy. An Aboard" ends the show with a laugh. Tomorrow the Lion presents Beulah foEnter and Arthur Donaldson in
 Hearts of Men" by Chas K Harris
 This picture is one that will appeal to old and young and contains some great school scenes in which num- her of clever children take part. We'd nesday ard Thursday are Equitable feature days and the offering this week is MurieI Ostriche in "A Daugh-
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

tier of the Sea" There is charm about sea stories and Miss Ostricne has beautiful scenery to help her make this one of the prettiost pictures seen here in some time.
 Lamsra Theater will offer in connection with the splendid Fox fea- ture finn which opens today for a three day run. the first opportunity that has been given Phoericians 10 see Ralph Kellard and Dorothy Green in motion pictures. Kellard is known as the matinee idol of a thousand towns. his male pulchritude being that wei. and favoTably known in the denser populated centers of the north and eas; He appears in Her Mothers Secret a splendid TEotoplay by Martha Wood TOW. produced by Frederick Thomp- son. From the title is would appear to DC girls play entirely, but this is not altogether so, although there is plenty of room for excellent work from Miss Green, an opportunity she lives mp to with great ability and sweetness She makes a beautiful heroine and di- vidc- lonors with Kellard throughout the entire length of the play
 With the opening of the playhouse Wednesday morning every attacho and visitor will be singing the old time couplet and melody Mary Had~a Lit tic Lamb" for the old favorite .Ri-h- ard Carlc" will begin his shoUinCs of "Mary'+ Lamb" as 9 picture This i1 the first time this ropula favorite has been seen in tic movies. In former days as a comedian he used to be one gigantic scream from the time the cur tain rose until it was lowered and then many took the laughs home with them. il remains to he seen if he can keep up the rrputation he ras made The picture is issued through the P3the Gold Rooster series.
 Tie latter part of the week win he given over to the most beloved of all London music hall performers Albert Chey alior who has sung his way into the hearts of millions on both sides of the Atlantic for many years. Cheva- Tier used to make a sDecialty of COster songs having as great a repUtation as that as is now enjoyed by Harry J-au- der in his Scotch antics. However he developed such an ability for charac- ter acting that recently he has hcon in great demand as a motion picture star He appears at the Iamara or Friday and Saturday in the gre1t Broadway Universal feature "OlC Dutch" which is dramatization of the famous old song Chevalier has sung to the admiring theater eoers on three continents Miss Florence Turn CT, one of America's leading motion picture stars will assist MT. Chevalier in making My old Dutch" a success.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

ELkS-A matinee performance to-
 night at the Elks by the Ed Redmond
 company will mark for the last time
 the big dramatic thriller, salvation
 Nell" The Redmonds in this produc- ton are giving an excellent account of
 themselves, the playing and staging
 or yhe Mrs. F'iske success meeting with
 unbounded praise. In the portrayal of Nell Sanders the girl of the slums who . has erred and is finally saved by the
 Rescue Workers" and who in turn works the reformation of the deeener- ate Jim Platt: Audel Higgins has | scored her biggest hit: her interpreta- i tion of the role even eXCelling in emo '. uonal effect her previous work in i Madame N" and Within the Law Roscoe Karns also appears to eN- l ceilent advantage as Jim Platt and
 Master Charles Metcalfe, the little iu- veni!e actor comes in for his share Of stellar honors as little Jimmy Thir- ! ty players are engaged in the produc- ! ton which is replete with scenic and electrical effects
 Commencing tomorrow evening the Fedmonds will produce the New York success Bought and Paid For" The ! Phoenix theatergoers will have the i first opportunity of seeing this well known play al popular prices. Mana ger Redmonds having made special ar ! engagements with the New York agents for the play.
 Robert Stafford, the central charac- ter will be the role played ny Hugh Metcalfe, Audell Higgins will appear as Virginia Blaine and Roscoe Karns ! in the part of Jimmy This trio assist ed by the other members of the Red moHd forces will make an incompara- ble cast for the clever play. Bought | and Paid For" will be presented for the entire week with matinee perform ances on Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

AMUSU-Today at the Amusu sees the return of the Lubin company headed by Sidney Olcott the Irish ac- tor in a story filmed in the land of he "Auld Sod" The story is taken from the stirring life of Robert Elm melt, the bold Irishman who fought for Irelands independence and it is rcpleto with not alone the splendid scenic vesture which is made possible | by the beautiful Irish back country i Uut for the photoplay reproductions of the adventures of this intrepid
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

with story of mystery featuring Bryant Washburn and Ruth Stone house. The mystery throughout is so intensely fascinating that none will rest until the solution is known. TEe drama is powerful, gripping and intense.
 Tuesday ana Wednesday being Me tro night the regular Metro feature will be the stellar attraction. The title Is The Reckoning or Tables
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

Irishman. IL will be shown with one-reel comedy. "A ease of Limber- ger" a comedy that serves as the dessert to the good three reeler-
 Monday the little theater brings to its screen a play in the film form that found high favor on the occasion of its original presentation when it was uIlc.eG by the author Paul Arm auona under the title of The Rem e@ads-' Il deals with . man who for
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Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

Turned" which is an excellent dra v ma. featuring the charming little star, Emmy Whelen. It is the kind of q play that should appeal 10 ev- cry one as it deals with college life and two young lovers.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

EMPRESS last the V-L-SE corporation has booked something else besides a Vitagraph. This time ft is an Essanay drama in five parts which will run today and tOmor
 row. starting with Matinee today.
 The offering is Tine Alister Case
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

ARlZONA-Triangle pictures will top the list in Phoenix for q long time to come. The management of the Ari-
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE
 THIS WEEK
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

CContinued on Page Fight
Arizona republican., 1916-01-09

ter Of the Sea" There is a charm about sea stories and Miss Ostriche has beautiful scenery to help her make this one of the pretticst pictures seen here in some time.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02

mission. The man was drunk and explained that he got lost. He is a blacksmith by trade and is employed at the H. R. Walkers company. This being his first offense, a fine of $7 and costs for breach of the peace was imposed.
 Throws Knife at Wife.
 Adam Pelinski was sent to jail for ten days and when his term is LID will De placed on probation. He was charged with beating up his wife and throwing knife at her head
 Strange Causus BeIIi.
 Martin Marrut and Blazie K,,las were arraigned on charge of fight ing with each other in Skritulsky's sky's saloon Saturday night. Each blamed the other, but the sifted tes- tlmony showed that Marrut was go- ing to buy drink when Kulas asked him if he was certain he had a nickel. Upon being assured that he did have five cents, Kulas advised him to buy a piece of rope and hang himself. Then the fight started. Lawyer M. D. Saxe represented Kulas Marrut was fined s5 and costs and Kulas was fined S7 and costs.
 Various Other Cases.
 Steve Charzey was fined $1O and costs for drunkenness and breach of the peace. Officer Perry arrested him on Grove street Sunday morning.
 Frank Develick was fined $10 and costs and James Motter was fined $7 and costs for fighting with each other Develick is a very small man and Motter is a giant in size, yet he bore several shining marks of the battle and his midget opponent de- rived great pleasure from seeing what he had done.
 John Kosak was fined S7 and costs for assaulting Jacob Dooley yester- day.
 The total amount of ths fines i'm posed for the various offenses this morning was $92, not including the costs.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
CHURCH NEWS
South Congregational Church.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society held its first meeting of the season this afternoon at o'clock,
 There will be a rehearsal of the chorus tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
 Church night services will be held Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Rev. pr. G. w. c. Hill, the pastor, will commence a series of studies on "The Teachings of Jesus," founded on a book of the same title by Professor Jenks of Cornell.
 Rev. pr. Hill will call this week as follows: Tuesday, Fairview street; Wednesday, Wallace and Cam bridge streets; Friday, High street.
 First Church of Christ.
 The Sunday school cabinet will hold its October meeting this evening at 8 o'clock.
 The Philathea class will hold it's first meeting of the season this even- ing at 8 o'clock.
 There will be a meeting of the Girl Scouts Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock
 The Boy Scouts will meet Wednes- day evening at 7:15 o'clock. Officers will be elected for the ensuing term.
 There will be a session of the Ar menian Women's Bible class Thurs day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
 Midweek services will be held Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock. The subject will be: Jesus May Be Known"
 The ladies of the church will hold an all day sewing meeting Friday for the hospital. Luncheon will be served at noon.
 The choir will rehearse Saturday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 First Baptist Church.
 The rally of the church school for an increase in membership was started yesterday. The plan is to en- large the enrolment by twenty-five per cent in connection with the five year program of the orthern Baptist convention.
 There will be an important business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society Wednesday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock.
 Trinity NJ. E. Church.
 The Women's Foreign Missionary
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02

society met this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. o. Shel- don, 45 High street. queen Esther Circle will meet this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the home of Miss Helen Rackliffe, 118 Kensington avenue.
 There will be a class meeting to- morrow evening at 7:45 o'clock. A rally service will be held.
 The annual harvest supper by the ladies of the church will be held We'd hesday evening at o'clock
 The official board will hold it's monthly meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
 St. Marks Church.
 Troop of the Boy Scouts will meet this (Monday) evening at 7;3O D. m. The Girl Scouts will hold their hrst meeting for the year on Tues day at 715 D. m. All members are asked to be present, as plans will be made for the years work. Troop 12 Boy scouts will meet Tuesday even- Ing at T:3o p. m.. and the Daugh- ters or the King at D. m.
 The Woman's Guild will hold their opening meeting on Wednesday, of this week at 2:30 D. m. All women of the parish are invited. either to become members, or to be present as guests. Tea will be served.
 There will be an important meet ing of the Alpha Alpha Pi society on Wednesday at D. m.
 There will be a supper for the teachers and other workers of the Sunday school on Thursday at 6:3o D. m. Rev. E. c. Thomas, rector of St. James church, Hartford, will speak.
 There will be evening prayer, with an instruction. in the chapel, on Fri day evening at 7:30 D. m.
 With the exception of the Sunday school supper, all these meetings will be held weekly from now on.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
HILLCREST CHURCH.

PauIs Universaist church of Meri- oen, delivered a masterly and eloquent sermin last evening at the Hillcrest Universalist church to the largest audience that has attended the ser vices in some time. Miss Ethel Olson added much to the effectiveness of the service by her excellent singing A meeting of the Ladies' Aid society was held at the close of the service and plans discussed for a series of entertainments beginning October 10. The church is prospering and in ex- cellent condition.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
City Aems

Central Labor Union is plan |or big rally to be held at Fur : II on October 15. opening this week at the lin Shop, 82 Pearl St., Hartford. hoicest ladies' wearing apparel city-advt.
 |ng to the illness of Bishop b. Milan, the confirmation exer- |of the Sacred Heart of Jesus h, scheduled for yesterday, were ned. The class is composed of 'embers.
 health department has quar- l case of scarlet fever on street.
 suits and coats arriving every the Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt Hartford. Larger and better nent than any previous sea- Their fur-trimmed coats are es.-Advt.
 hedy's dancing school, Tuesday. H. hall Beginners 7:30, danc- p. m. Judd's Orc. Lessons 25c. Sadie Keevers, assistant nurse Tuberculosis work of the health nent, has returned from her Pn and today resumed her
 k automobile owned by F. T.
 of Pennington was stolen front of Fox's theaer building by night and has not yet been red. This is the third auto theft from this vicinity within weeks.
 eades of Hartford avenue was from his team and painfully Saturday when his horse be- frightened and ran away. ael Rizzo, Il years old, of 27 feet, is at the hospital suffering broken arm received Saturday be was run down by an automo- Ened by S. F. Avery. The acci- ccurred on Main street.
 
 eemen Patrick HoWley and Mofit have been transferred day force and Policeman Will Hayes and Walter Malona have transferred from the noon to 8 esad to the night shift.
 ,Siteen fires during the month
 Der, only two were bell
 ne of the fires were dan
 man school opened on Sat
 ming with an encouraging
 h. Sessions are to be held
 mornings at the Grammar
 d will continue throughout
 nd winter. Mrs. Jacob
 tner has charge of the
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
CAII FOR BOYS CLUB.

The second call for subscriptions to the Boys club fund las been sent out by Treasurer r. s. Chamberlain to all thc~o 7~-ho ~2vo Dlcdges at the big sprio~' ~0mpGign f0r funds for the new N0G"C. The first call resulted i~ ne collection of a size able amount and there is no doubt that this second call will receive Q royal response.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02

Miss Gertrude Johnson, welfare nurse in the health departm ent, is recovering from a slight operation which she underwent at the local hospital Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
OLD FASHIONED JOY
 RIDE ENDS IN CRASH
George Duff Bumps Milk Wagon,
 Tipping Over Own Buggy

George Duff was arraigned before court this morning charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace evidence showing that Duff and an unnamed young woman went for an old-fashioned joy ride last evening which ended in crash. Judge Mes- kill found the accused guilty and sentenced him to jail for thirty days for drunkenness and sixty days for breach of the peace.
 Frederick Whaples testified that he was walking along Rocky Hill ave- nue near the Town Farm last even- ing about 8:30 o'clock when he saw Duff and a young woman drive past in a buggy. He said the woman was ! driving and Duff was furiously lash ing the horse with whip. An in stant later he heard a loud crash and saw that Duff's buggy had collided l with a milk wagon, turning over. 1 The milk wagon was owned by the Central Dairy company and was | driven by a small boy named James l Meehan. About sixty quarts of milk were spilled. Whaples testified that Duff became angered after the acci- dent and essayed to strike the little l boy for driving without a light. He l stepped between the two and in turn was threatened. Arthur Anderson testified likewise and Officer Axel | Carlson told of making the arrest, Pool Room Man Fined.
 Cezare Empellusso, who conducts a l barber shop and pool room at 122 1-2 1 High street, was fined $10 and costs for keeping his pool room open after 1 hours. Sergeant George Kelly and l Officer Dart entered his place at 1920 l o'clock Sunday morning and found
 four men playing pool. The proprietor admitted his guilt and said that he
 was shaving man and did not mo-
 tice the hour. The new police regu- l lations provide for the closing of all
 pool rooms at midnight instead of at 1 o'clock.
 Automobile Driver Fined. l Waclow Galecki was fined s2 with
 out costs for violation of the auto
 mobile ordinance. Officer Clarence
 Lamphere testified that he left his
 car in front of St. Marks church Sat
 ! urday for forty-five minutes. The accused admitted it, but explained
 that he did not know of the change 1 in rules.
 1 Wakes Up Neighborhood.
 Antonio scaglia of 92 Lawlor street l was arrested at 1186 Stanley street 1 this morning at 390 o'clock after he l had aroused the entire neighborhood ] by hamm ering on the door of Thomas l Smiths house and demanding ad-
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
Automobile Driver Fined.
Wakes UD Neighborhood.

Antonio Scaglia of 92 Law1or street was arrested at 1186 Stanley street this morning at 3:90 o'clock after he had aroused the entire neighborhood
 by hamm ering on the door of Thomas Smiths house and demanding ad-
New Britain herald., 1916-10-02
Have You Selec1
 Your New COrSe'
HAlS'E FORD,

Inasmuch as the style of any garments is either handicapped poorly designed, ill-f1tting corsea accentuate6 by a good corset, ly fitted, the style of your corS important.
 We are now showing a com sortment of all the latest m both Front and Back Laced Come in and Be Fitted.
 THE NEWEST IN BRASSl are being shown here, includf well known makes as the Pansy, De Be Voise, Gossar Shapciy. Priced from 25c tcy each.
 AT S1.f9-An Odd Lot of Wd mostly short sleeves-Former s3.90 and $3.75. NEW <, AUTUMN SUITS, DIRE
 AND SKIRTS
 A display that every woman VI interested in seeing. New ar daily.