The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-14
AT THE THEATERS
my Home Town Girl"

Seats went on sale today at the
Grand for the engagement of Hyams
and Mcintyre Monday, January II, in
Perry J. Kelly's new musical comedy
offering MY Home Town Girl" The
book and lyrics are by Frank M.
Stammers and the music by Louis A.
Hirsch, author of number OF song
hits It is characteristic of Mr.. Kelly
and he is said to have extended him
self in this piece which is pronounced
the most beautiful and the most fit
ting vehicle in which Hyams and Nc
Intyre have ever been seen; 1T viii
more than take the palce of THE Girl
of My Dreams the attraction in
which they became SO popular.
'eKiclS I'M Tomorrow
kick In to be presented at the
Grand Saturday matinee and night is
making its second visit to this city,
and the interest already aroused init
comedy drama of recent years. Pre-
scented by a company of more than
ordinary merit, headed by Norman
Hackett, who is most favorably known
throughout this section Of the west,
the presentation will be of the best.
The local press were most favorabl
impressed with "Kick In" when 1t was
last seen here, and said so in unmis-
taxable terms. Therefore, those who
have not seen this wonderful piece,
tunity. which will be the last for this
{ season if not for all time. Mr.. Hack
EFT needs no introduction. His former
successes are too fresh in the minds
of those who follow things theatrical
to need mention. Suffice to say he has
chosen a company of more than ordi-
nary ability to support him in kick
In and the result is performance
far above the average.
at Pays to ADVERTISE
Conan and Harris have hit the bulls
eye of success again. The latest tri-
umph is entitled 1T Pays to Adver-
tise" and will be seen at the Grand
Tuesday, January is. '1t Pays to Ad-
vertise' is from the combined pens of
Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hack
EFT, who have built their story around
the experiences of a young man, who
starts a soap advertising campaign by
pIastering the billboards with posters
reading: No. 3 Unlucky for Dirt.
At the Hip.
The sensational Zone Day was pre-
scented at this theater last night by the
Oliver PLAYERS for the initial perform
ance-it is a sexual to Three Weeks
Both novels were written by Elinor
Glyn and to those that have read both
books, lone Day is considered to be
the better of the two. "One Day" will
be presented tonight. Popular price
matinee tomorrow afternoon at $3.50.
The last performance takes place to-
morrow night. Starting Monday night
/ The Village Schoolmaster'' will be
presented.
At the Orpheum.
/ Dorothy Gish, who shares the stel-
lar honors with Frank Campeau in
Jordan Is a Hard Road is one of the
youngest and most versatile actresses
appearing in motion pictures She
I gained her first stage experience when
/ only four years old as Little Willie in
East Lynne Then followed five
I years experience in child roles Miss
4 Gish then left the stage to attend a
girls school in Virginia. Two years
ago she went to New York
/ Miss Gish was. first engaged by D.
w Griffith. who was then with the
Biograph company. She was taken by
the great director to play leads in the
/ Reliance and Majestic studios. Her
| success as star in "OId Heidelburg.' -