The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-23
Society Ne'W,;s';;
Pdrlor Movie New
Recreation Here

With the adaptation OF the Patne'
scope to the use Of the home,
unique source of amusement is avail
able. The parlor movie has invaded
Bismarck and promises to be very
popular before long. '<ra-
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hughes last
evening gave'a parlor movie to few
of their friends, at which the versa
tility of the machine was demonstrate
ed. Among the films shown was one
taken from scenario written by Mrs.
Hughes, in which she and others
known in Bismarck took part.
1t was cleverly written and hu.
morous burlesque upon leading New
York theatrical successes, relievedsby
references to current events that fea.
tured the news at the time the scena-
rio was written. The entire film skit
was composed to vary few days
cruise on palatial yacht, along the
Maine coast. a4. ''%'
Within the short radius of any par.
lor, the machine can be utilized with
telling effect, giving films as interest
ing and varied as are shown at the
usual moving picture theatre.
The chief charm of having one Of
the small moving picture cameras,
the weight of which is about IL
pounds, is the recording Of events in
the family life, such as weddings,
christenings and social affairs, which
negative is developed free of cost by
the head Office, and enables the own
or to reel films of relatives, friends or
the incidents of life in their animated
like4esses during absence or death.
An exchange is maintained at Min
neapolis and many large cities and
patrons can receive certain number
Of films weekly, making their choice
from a catalogue, which contains COM
les, travel0gues,, fairy and trick
scenes, natural history and religious
and Biblical stories, historical films,
and, in fact, the whole field Is very
we'll covered. .'
One Of the films shown was pre-.
pared under the personal direction OF
B. W. Grifiiths. with Mary Pickford
in the cast. This merely indicates
the high standard Of some Of the films
available for the parlor entertain.
ments. ~
education by Installation is the
unique slogan of the new entertainer.
It's popularity in this city promises
to grow. -~..@
Schools Observe Christmas.
The junior class Of the high school
gave a clever and entertaining pres.
entation of Kate Douglas Virgins
BIRDS Christmas Carol yesterday az
ternoon in the high school auditor
ium. The role OF Mrs. Ruggles was
given a fine Interpretation by Edna
Wachal and the other performers,
which included Sarah Slattery, Edwin
Carlson, Lucille Allen. Hugh Spangler,
Marjorie Best, Dorothy Best, Mary
Murray and Oscar Agre, gave her
splendid support. Rev. Bruce E. Jack.
son entertained by reading Foley's
"Billy Reebles Christmas Ruth En-
lenmeyer sang a Christmas song and
Blanche Myers played q piano solo by
Goddard. A special feature was the
playing of the high school orchestra
under the direction of Miss Clara Tat
ley. A number of the school patrons
attended the entertainment.
The parents of the kindergarten pu-
pills attended the entertainment given
by them yesterday afternoon in the
Will school. A large Christmas tree
was the great attraction and all the
ornaments which adorned it were
made by the small pupils, under the
supervision of Miss Matilda Williams,
director. A special program of songs
and recitations added much to the en-
tertainment. Many Of the parents of
the so little tots attended.
The annual Christmas celebration
was held Thursday afternoon by the
pupils of St. Mary's school. All the
class rooms were prettily decorated in
the yuletide colors and special prog
rams were given by the various class
es. Christmas trees featured in the
decorations and each pupil was pre-
scented with gift. The candy and
nuts were donated by Father Hiltner
and DR.. F. B. Strauss. Out-of-town
pupils attending the school left Fri
day for their respective homes and a
number will remain at the school for
the holidays. Glasses will resume
work Wednesday, January 3.
n Guests at the Grand Pacific.
Among the guests at the Grand Pa