The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-23
IN THE
FRONT ROW
HEADLlNERs TONIGHT.
Stock Productions.

HEAoLINERs TONIGHT.
Stock Productions.
3 Hippodrome. ....... House OF Mystery
VIII Pictures.
= Princess. Lies Shadows
Nelson. ...........Is Marriage Sacred
Ideal. Crimson Stain Mystery
Z Dixie. Northumberland Charlie Chaplin
Grand. ...............Th The Dream Girl
JAMES FORBES, when he wrote
"The Travelling Salesman" gave
to the amusement world a bit of
fiction that Is so full OF the better side
Of life that it quickly became popular
But when the work began to be pro-
duced by first class actors in the big
cities it was then that the full appre-
ciation OF the authors work was mani
tested. 1t has packed houses from
coast to coast, and on Monday when
1t will be presented by the Hippodrome
Players 1t Is sure to be similarly re-
ceiyed. 1t is an unusually strong holt
day attraction, because the time of the
plot is the present season. Whether
by coincidence or design Manager He'll.
man selected this play for the holiday
week, Is of no consc quence for the fact
is patent that he could hardly have
picked better one. 1t will start OF
at special matinee on Monday, when
every seat in the house will be reserved
and sold at the usual night prices.
Aside from this there will be no varia.
ton from the established custom of
giving two bills a week at popular
prices. In consequence the last per.
formance of this fine human interest
play will be given OIL next Wednesday
night, making five presentations Of
1.-THE Travelling Salesman" This the
management thinks will give lovers
of this sort Of drama ample oppOrtun.
Iity to witness what is predicted as the
greatest triumph OF this organization
to date.
Tonight THE House OF Mystery"
concludes a successful run and every
member Of the company participating
will have won an increased measure Of
praise for its careful and conscientious
z presentation.
President John r. Freuler has is-
sued an order for the retiring Of all
motor cars of the Mutual Film Cor
poration with a specially constructed
ron.skid tire which will write the name
OF Charlie Chaplin. the worlds high
est priced comedian, in the dust of the
road three times for each wheel revo-
luton.
Between imprints OF the name will be
footprints. Enthusiastically those Of the
worlds champion foot-worker. these
being also on the tread Of the new
tire, which is to hit the market as the
Charlie Chaplin Non-Skid Tire"
Up to date, the last word in impress
sionistic advertising!
Among the highly appreciated
Christmas greetings we have received
Is one from Springfield, Mo. The COM
, pliments of the season are in this case
the expression Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
La Rose, who were members Of the
Lewis Oliver company on its first visit
2 to Fairmont Mrs. La Rose was known
to Hippodrome patrons as Ethel Juno,
and won local reputation as clever
actress. Mr.. La Rose was cast mainly
In heavy parts. Both are now with
the Van Dyke & Eaton Co., which is
having a successful run at Springfield.
Touches Of human interest which
characterize the usual small town, play
an important part III the success OF
"Life's Shadows" which repeats at
the Princess today. A genial old rep.
rebate, the town recorder, guardian
angel and drunkard all in one, is the
man who makes the wheels go round
In the little village. 1t Is he who sits
by the brook and fishes with the boys.
also II Is he who exposes the grating
mayor and brings about the reforma-
ton Of the wealthy Chester Thorn
dyke and his marriage to the girl who
had been wronged. William Nigh is
typically the kindly inebriate and
some Of his methods in avoiding pay
ment Of rent are more than humorous.
A touch Of gentle comedy pervades the
whole story.
The Helen Gibson picture at the Mel.
son tonight Is called THE Midnight
Express" and is one Of the best thrill
ers to date.
Through the tapping Of the wires
gang headed by Gentleman Joe learns
Of the shipment Of large amount of
currency on the night express. BY
daring scheme they hold up the mes.
senger between stations ana succeed
in making their escape. They 20 into
hiding near Lone Point waiting for the
Investigation to blow over. Through
a clue furnished by Helen the railroad
detective stumbles upon them but in
the fight that follows he is overcome
and the two crooks. boarding an en-.
CINE in the yard, make their escape.
Helen sets out In pursuit on her motor