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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-06-28

Church. The other four hold SER
vices only, some very irregular
~, the Lutheran children are
neglected by our Church.
This is far from satisfactory.
Permit me to state what we
are doing in Faribault as an il
lustration of what can be done
if each missionary to the deaf
had a properly limited field. |
meet the deaf for instruction on
Saturday forenoon every week.
| have 40 pupils at present divi-
ded in three classes. They are
instructed in the Bible history,
the Catechism and Explanation,
practically as well as hearing
children are. Every third Sun
day regularly, and often two
Sundays out Of three, | have
service for the deaf in my church
in the city. In order to find time
for two other services on the
same day, | have the service for
the deaf at s o'clock in the
morning. Here the Gospel is
preached and the Sacraments
administered. The sign-language
is used entirely in the services,
and hymns are also "sung" in
the signs by a few who memo
rize the hymn, and render it in
unison. These services are at
tended by all Lutherans and
many other Protestants from
the institution and by a few
Protestant deaf living in the
city. One hundred and twenty
nine deaf-mutes have been con-
firmed at this institution since
1903.
The question might arise if
other superintendent would let
such work be done among their
pupils. On being asked concer-
ming this, none of the superin-
tendents to whom | wrote said
that they would object to work
being taken up by Lutheran pa
stors. Some promised their as
sistance; one has urged me per-
sonally to come. We have the
"open door" also in this work.
Let us consider the other field.
When the deaf are in school, they
are among their fellows and are
happy. 1t is another matter when
they must make their way in
the world. 1t is very difficult
for the deaf to find work ex-
cept in special lines. Employers
do not want to be bothered with
their handicap. In church life
they are entirely outsiders, I'M
less they are 50 fortunate as to
be where they can gather for
worship with their own kind.
If that chance is not given, they
are in great danger Of losing
whatever spiritual interest they
have received in school. We all
need the stimulus of congregatio-
nal worship, of the sermon and
the use of the Sacrements, and
the deaf not less than we. Lam
guage is the cross of the deaf.
The Bible is extremely hard for
them to understand because of
their deficient knowledge of
words and their difficulty in
understanding the peculiar Ian
guage of the Bible, as it differs
in that respect from other books.
1t is not to be expected that
they should be able to under
stand the ordinary pastor. Some
are taught lipreading, that is,
by the motion of the lips of the
speaker they can know what is
being said. But only about thir-
ty-two percent have learned this
art, and very few are able to
read the lips of any speaker.
To follow a sermon is very diff
ficult.
IL the deaf shall be won for
the Kingdom of God, therefore,
regular mission work must be
carried on among the adult daef
also, by men trained for that
work.
The greatest obstacle to this
work and the reason WHY so
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-06-28

There are no UNCONVENTIONAL
schools besides these.
As far as l have been able to
ascertain, the so-called Missouri
Synod is the only branch of the
Lutheran Church doing any ex-
tensive work in this larger field
among the adult deaf. They have
eight men in the field, meeting
the deaf in 81 preaching places
which are, as a rule, in the lar
ger cities. This Synod deserves
much credit for its pioneer work
among the deaf Of our faith, and
it is a disappointment to US that
we can not have a representa-
tive of that body at this con-
yention, their reason for not
participating being that There
is no union either in doctrine or
practice" between the church
bodies invited. We regret that
they consider this obstacle to
taking part in a mere discus
sion of how to further the spi-
ritual welfare of the deaf; and
we cannot appreciate that stand
point; but still we commend
their work and extensive efforts
in bringing the Light into the
deaf mute world.
The fact that something is
done, however, does not and
ought not satisfy us. The ques-
ton still remains, can more be-
done? The work Of the Nilsson
ri Synod must of a necessity be
very scattered, and hence very
sparse to the deaf, considering
the large territory each man
must cover. One of their pastors
is given the whole Pacific coast
as his territory.
Knowing the difficulty of
reaching and influencing the
deaf, / cannot have much faith
in anything but thorough work
in this line as we'll as in other
fields of religious endeavor. We
must not let the work of any
Synod because of its priority in
the field, be our excuse for the
inastivity of the other Synods
in this work. Wholesome COM
petition has often been a posi-
tive good in the spreading of
the Kingdom.
Should not the deaf have
claim enough on the services of
our Church to ask for at least
one pastor for every state where
are any Lutheran deaf, and two
or three pastors in states where
the largest cities are found7 |
agree with the author of 1.-THE
Deaf" when he says, "There
is much yet that can be done
in many communities Of a social
nature for the deaf and in mani
fold forms can life be made
more abundant for them. But
most important of ally there
should be no longer in any place
a neglect of the ministrations
for the cure of souls, and it
should be seen that all of the
deaf are made to know the re-
ligion of the Man Of Galilee,
with its untold blessings and
consultations"
We need more pastors for the
deaf, and it should not be diff
ficult to get them. If each
branch Of the Lutheran church
was given a certain territory,
and an appeal was made to its
body Of theological students for
volunteers to care for the deaf
mute souls of its given field
there would be a ready response
by earnest men eager to follow
the Master among the unfortuna-
ties Of mankind. Judging from
the inactivity of nearly all Lu-
theran Synods, I dare say that
no such appeal has been made
in these Synods. We have, then,
no reason to say, "There are nc
men to take up the work" We
do not lack men, but the men
want the call for this work.
Wherever God has extended a
call for service. there has al
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

fcult to pin down; but surely no critic
worthy of the name would confound
promise with fulfilment! artistic in
dividuality" may go astray in the
practical details Of play-writing; "lit-
erary style" may prove an actual
handicap to a play, by rendering the
dialogue unnatural; and dramatic
style" though necessary quality.
may be sadly lacking in a sense of
proportion. and unconsciously take
the leap from the sublime to the ride
ulous.
How TO make the desired effect;
how to proportion it TO the conditions
Of the stage; in short. how to gain
control over ones talent and employ
II to the best advantage these things
only come with patient study. Wheth-
or that study be laboriously under
taken alone on the sickenine diet Of
"hope deferred" which falls to the
lot OF the amateur playwright, who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

Curl Mnuds has started discussion
IN "The Stage" (LondOnl BY declaring
that American dromdtists Iced English
drdmdtists because there ARE more places
on this eide Of the wdter where pioy-
irriohf cnu learn HE craft. The follOW-
,nq letter 10 the editor Of "The Stage"
takes M the question. and. unlike most
articles written under this head, replies
~ The affirmative.
Sir: Is your correspondent al
nha" familiar with the plays Of the
Enacted? | scarcely think he can be,
UT he would know that Mr.. Cyril
Maude is unquestionably right in say
ing that "many plays by British
writer's have the elements of goodness
in them, but failed because the au-
'hors did not know what they might
easily have been taught"
As reader to several arrangements,
it is my lot continually to come across
plays that have literary merit and
some originality - qualities which
might have been built up into success
if the authors only realized the con-
ditons of the stage. 1t is so easy TO
miss what has never been pointed out
to US, Stage technique is difficult to
define truly, because it is primarily a
matter of balance-of proportion
and dependent. therefore, on so many
other details which vary with every
play. But to say that it can be over
rated is to misuse words. 1t can be,
and often is, misunderstood.
1t is by no means merely "a mat
ter of exits, entrances and time re-
strictions.7 These are the A B of
technique The best definition | can
find for it is that it is the medium
by means Of which an author conveys
what he wants to convey, without fear
of producing an effect other than he
intends, or of missing his effect alto
gether. In short, it is power.
One may have all the will in the
world TO write a play on a certain
theme-yet one may write it in such
a manner that only to its author does
it seem what it is meant to be, IL
is not enough to write play that will
convey the authors meaning when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

cannot get hearing and has no means
Of knowing why his work is unsctable
or whether that knowledge and its
remedy be furnished by an expert,
and the chance given the author TO
shape his talent to his purpose that
is the alternative at issue. | most
heartily agree with Mr.. Cyril daude
that means of self-improvement can
be taught to any author not blinded
by conceit, and believe the stage
will owe debt of gratitude to him
for having awakened in some Of us
the desire to give and gain the chance
Of learning.
II may be some time before good
scheme is really thrashed out. for
teachers have 10 learn as we'll "a stu
dents. But at least Mr.. Cyril Mauds
has inspired some of US TO think Of
il, and try. Yours,
AGNES PLArT
II Hart Street, Bloomsbury, W. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16
CAN PLAYWRITING BE TAUGHT?

read. The finished play has 20 convey
that meaning when spoken by other
people in a theatre. In other words,
a natural effect has 10 be produced
under conditions that are not natu-
raj. Voices have to be raised;
gestures and. facial expression, to-
gether with makeup. costume and
scenery, proportional to the distance
from which they will be seen. II,
then. all the conditions Of a stage
performance exceed nature, surely it
is reasonable TO expect an author to
consider how far this will affect his
writing, and how far his writing
should come into line" with i'll
Then. again, play that is being
played becomes subject TO a thousand
notifications from the varying per-
sonaities Of the actors. All this. act
ing and reacting on the play, must be
allowed for. The very acoustic quail
ties of the vowels and consonants
making up the lines of the play must
be weighed in the ultimate effect of
the dialogue. If these apparent triies
have so much Importance. how much
more important must be the construc-
ton and arrangement of the scenes,
the balance of the characters, the
blend of humor and drama, and all
the other broader qualities which go
to the making of a successful play?
To put it briefly, literature and
practical play-writing are two distinct
things. A successful play-writer pos
sesses both, but, though stage in
stinct Is often a matter of heredity,
il can be cultivated, If not acquired.
Ny experience of authors is not
that they set their faces against learn
ing, but that they cry out for the
chance to learn, saying that 1t is so
difficult to improve when one is not
told why a play is rejected.
alpha" states that technique is
generally COMPOUNDED with artistic
or literary or dramatic
style" That is a vague sentence, diff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16
MEET LITTLE MISS WHITE

described her most accurately, thinks
Miss White. This scribe said she re-
minded him of a Sunday school girl
who had just had a teaspoonful of
champagne.
What helped to catch the eye of the
patrons Of the "Follies" was the bizarre
dress which Miss White affected. Shor,
little skirts that stick out like the
starched white dresses of little girls
on a picnic, immense broadbrimmed
hats. two to four feet in diameter
these are some of her hobbies.
What tickles me to DEATH" admitted
Miss White. els that can wear ex-
treme clothes. I'm an extremist.
hate frills and laces and braids. | like
severe. immaculate garments that are
smart because they are built smart,
not because they are decorated"
"You might call it architectural
dressmaking" suggested the caller.
"You might" admitted Miss White.
pickering her lips doubtfully.
Miss Whites couture is the cause Of
no little wonder among her admirers.
Her hair is combed severely back and
done in a knot like that Of New Eng
land landlady. Such an arrangement
for a debutante would mean disaster,
but for Miss White the result is unde-
niably cute.
There is only one thing to be added.
Miss White says it is her ambition to
be "a miniature Valeska Suratt." d.
Still, she might have said Eva Tanguay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16
AT THE SUMNER PARKS.

T EON Enrol, who used to contrib
l. ute to the gayety of things in
the "Follies,' but got mad about some
thing and quit, will be seen in vaude-
Vile this week at the New Brighton
Theatre. Mr.. Enrol will take with him
the subway scene from last year's-or
was it the year before that ?-"Follies."
Also present will be Evan Burrows
Fontaine, the dancer whose act has
been on view at the Palace Theatre for
two consecutive weeks. Others will be
Bert Savoy and Jay Brennan, in ION
the Rialto"; Craig Campbell, Ruth
Rove, James Kelso and Blanche Leigh
ton. in Here and There in Vaudeville;
Donald Kerr and Effie Weston, dancers;
the Alexander Brothers and Myrl and
Delmar.
At Henderson's Music Hall, Coney
Island. the headliners will be Lillian
Shaw, character coincidence, and Char
ley Grapewin, in "Poughkeepsie." Also
present will be John and Mary Burke,
in "A Ragtime Soldier; 1.-The New Pro-
ducer," bit of grand opera; Maize
King and company, Harris and Mannin
, and the Taylor Trio.
The latest entertainment at Luna
Park is "The Darktown Follies." There
are also additions to the Bostock Sec
ton. and the captive balloon and other
favorite attractions continue.
Frank Murphy will attempt to sail
aloft in a motorless aeroplane at Stee-
plechase Park to-day.
At Palisades, over the Hudson, the
free attractions will include the SIX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

Dustin Fatnum in "Davy Crockett"
all be the attraction at the Broadway.
In this picture Nh Farnum will have
opportunity to show his great skiii as
3 woodsman. for "Davy Crockett" is a
,hoto-play of frontier life. Among otn-
o. things Nh Farnum promises to capt
ire a grizzly bear unassisted and res
Gu. two people from the terrors OF a
mountain blizzard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16
The Stampede" Coming.

Frontier life will be. brought to New
York-or thereabouts-during the eight
DAYS beginning August 5. "The STAN
pede" will then be staged at the Sleeps
head Bay Speedway, and more than one
thousand cowboys and cowgirls have
enlisted in the competition. The prizes
in the various lines of endeavor are
announced to aggregate $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

Flying Herberts, Slayman's Ali Arabs,
the Vernons, the Amblers and Spell
mans bears.
Glen Island continues TO be popular,
the route lying via the Battery and East
Twenty-fourth Street. There are plenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

Of free attractions and plenty Of others
nearly so.
Hello, Henderson'sl" still is in OPP
Grafton at Henderson's Restaurant,
Coney Island, and Splash Me- is IN"
revue at the Shelburne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-16

William Steiner, director of Unity
pictures, wishes il known that he has
solved the problem of how to take
street scenes in crowded sections of the
city without arousing the curiosity Of
the crowd. Heretofore it has been q
most difficult matter TO stage a reals
tic bit on a crowded street. Every
passerby always stares into the Gamers
and troops of small boys are always
the bane of the directors and the cam
era mans lives.
Mr.. Steiner's simple expedient was
the purchase Of big moving van
drawn BY a team of horses. The
camera man and his equipments are
stationed inside the closed van. which
has a number of small portfolios
through which the lens may operate
without attracting the attention Of peo-
pie on the street The idea was tried
and worked 10 perfection, and Mr..
Steiner offers it for what it is worth
to other producers.
BY planting the moving van beside
a curbstone the director can quietly
stage a street scene in which several
hundred innocent pedestrians become
realistic actors without knowing it.
Incidentally, the idea is expected to
pay for itself in the saving of fees
usually offered people on the street
who are needed to help out a scene.
Lenore Ulrich, who just recently
closed a season in Belasco's play, 1.-THE
Heart of Wetona," is now engaged at
the Pallas studios in Los Angeles on
"The Intrigue" The story involves the
present international condition, al
though it is not actually n war play.
Staged partly in Europe and partly in
the United States, il tells of young
American inventor and MS perfected
X-ray gun that would revolutionize
warfare. In negotiations with for
eign power he is Swallowed by the Sc
cret service Of another nation at war.
An unusual spectacle was afforded
the residents of Boston and environs
one day last week, when, while the
khaki clad militia was entraining for
the mobilization camp and the streets
along the depot were lined with people,
! - l. htn
men clad in the Continental attire of
the Revolutionary period, marching to
the tune Of fife and drums. Cheers
broke forth, the modern fighting man
stopped. wives, sweethearts and mere
onlookers began shouting, and then
came a horde of women, dressed in
Colonial gowns, contrasting with the
blue and buff of the minute men. Then
followed an auto, movie camera set
upon the hood and as the Continental
army marched the camera man turned
the crank, and a scene in Nathan
Hale" was made.
Anyhow, William A. Brady decided
TO flmize Nathan Hale" midst some
of the actual historical surroundings
and Concord, Lexington, Marbleheac
and Boston Common formed the back
grounds for many scenes.
Robert Warwick and Director Chau
tard were granted permission to pat
tern various habiliments and firearms
from relics in the Boston Museum, anc
the city authorities gave the company
the rights to use the streets and Com
mon.
Kitty Gordon is to appear in pct
irritation of "Thais."
Five camera men are with the United
States army in Mexico.
Who Gares say the movies are not
/ improving. becoming more intellectual
/ Theda Dara is learning French.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-04-22
AN olor,Me DEMOCRAT TALKS.

And you tell me that some one Was
right smart amused because said,
last week. that ii was fight between
Democrats for the Offices and rot for
principles Well. nov, thought any.
body would know what | meant any
Democrat any how When peoples
Principles are the same they don't need
TO eight over en-. do theyf A husband
aud wife that love each other aud are
faithful to each other don't need TO
discuss the principles ot matrimony,
even II they de- squahble over the bills
or how to raise the children Well
that's Just the way with lis Democrats
We believe In the same principles OF
Democracy. and have believed In EN-
so long that they've just growed to us.
We dont think about EN-. or AT least
se didai have to until they trumped
up all this Bull Moose, Jump the prt
mary talk We just strapped over what
Democrats we'd choose for the Offices,
and when we'd made our choice the
fnss was over
And come To think oE II. it's good
Way when ev'ry body has the same
principles and can spend the time
Judging the candidates. cause any.
body can peFfess the right principles
aud thu bigger liar he In the louder he
claims EN- Hut when We only have 10
Judge the candidates an the measures
they propose. we can fetch mighty
close conclusion as to what they'll do
I'm afraid The reader who didn't see
that's .hat | meant In like my young
est boy, John Johns bright boy,
bat don't like to use his brains any
more'n he can help He wants es'ry
thing explained 10 him John. Gays l.,
by iings. II you amt like the people
Who even want their food digested
for en- "
Bat should worry We had a
glorious old Democratic victory. Tues.
day, didat we, but we'll take a tip
from the campaign Us old-timers must
see that our young ones know q little
more In future abou. the principles of
Democracy, and not show their ig'
n'rance Of Democratic ideas and ways
~ that young fellow did who orith
ei2ed me.