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New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
William H. Crane at Palace
Actor Makes Uncertain Debut
in Vaudeville

William II. Crane made his debut II
vaudeville at the Palace yesterday IN
winter and Spring" a one-act play
which is described on the programme
as human comedy piaylet.
II isn't what one would have ex'
rected William II. Crane TO do, and i
he didn't object TO being pulled around
by a saucy faced chit in spring heel
slippers and eurls, at least his audience
objected 10 seeing il done.
Crane is John Crosby, fnancier.
whose daughter had been disinherited
because she married against he
father's wishes. Crosby happens 70 &c
right in the throes Of changing COOK;
when his granddaughter appears and
applies for the job. -,
We should have thought tnat the old
gentleman would have suspected some
thing when the new maid put Oh litt!c
black silk dress and a tiny hite cap
and began to dance and sing .rd ordct
him about. But he knew nothing OF
the real situation until she stole in her
mothers old room and came ont dressed
in her mothers clothes. Then they
cried "Rosel' and "GrandiatheI!"' and
all was well
Bessie Clayton, the adorable, pre-
sented something which she calls "1n-
innate dance revue Of 1917 She was
assisted by Paisley Noon, Louis and
Charles Mosconi and Charles Strick-
land. All OF the dancers are quite won
derful. and the spectators refused 70
lei them 90. They responded 20 score
OF encores, but even then the 'rsisteut
ones we're not satisfied. Mss 0laytcr
Fas the same bewitching sprichtliness
which always has made her dancing so
Joyous a thing. and her costurcs were
the sort that women call "too cute for
words"
Adele Rowland offered lumber OF
story songs and was receiv I'd with the
enthusiasm which her charming per
sona'ity warrants. Her Red Cross sons,
which she has been doing for some
time. is particularly timely. Sidney
Franklin is at the piano.
Others on the bill are Joseph Ben
nett and Edward Richards in Ozark
Clouds; the Misses Lightner and Neu-
ton Alexander, Jim Diamond and Sibyl
Brennan. May Wirth, assisted by the
whole Wirth family. and the equine
stars. Joe, Bill, Sam and Dolly; Al and
Fannie Stedman, Gates Brothers and
Lucy Gillett, The lady from Delft
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Norman Trevor Pleads for
ENCOURAGEMENT Of the Actor

Norman Trevor pleaded for eneour-
agement for actors and the stage at
meeting Of the Drama League at the
Gaiety Theatre yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Trevor, who was one of several
speakers. including J.. b. Stoughton
Holborn. ". ]. Guard and Lawrence
Grant. declared the stage needed en-
couragement now as IL had never need
ed il before. disclosing how much the
stage suffers now from the war, :,
THE glamour Of the stage, the task
Of keeping I'd the glamour which per-
suades the public, grows more and more
heavy on our shoulders" Mr.. Trevor
said. "since those dead y opening days
OF August. 1914. II Is not easy to keen
up the prentence Of entertainment when
hourly one awaits the news of the cas-
ualty list
Mr.. Trevor said that Of thirty-two
close friends in London three years ago
not one was left.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

The pantalette period at Bath, with
foxhunting squires; a punch bowl IN
the ofing and other elements OF color
contribute in "The Star Gazer' TO
certain uniqueness that 1t boasts
among the seasons comedies. musical
and with music The score itself IS IN
pantalettes, being decidedly quaint, os
well as pleasing throughout. and one
song in particular, around which the
play centres in the veritable Niennese
mode, is quite captivating. "Mv Heart
Is Like a Bird in May" Everybody 5
humming il. Fortunately il is merely
a bird, and no nachtigal or other con-
traband species.
At Miss Titterton's seminary in Bath,
In the England Of 1880, the young
ladies are giving a musical entertain
ment. which apparently serves as a
social precedent for the singing OF
duets. trios and ensembles through the
other acts One of the pupils, the
charming Kitty Blunt. has invited her
brother, who is an astronomer. His
thoughts, habitually with the stars, can
be brought down TO earthly subjects
only at rare moments. This pcrverse
aloofness makes him an easy prey 20
the matrimonial designs OF three sets
Of parents. So little heed doas nc give
10 the heavenly bodies that thrOng
about him in the young ladies' semi
nary that in the course OF the evening
he allows himself to become betrothed
to Martha. Rebecca and Ann.
The predatory methods OF these
misses would seem 20 indicate that the
role OF woman as the pursuer antedates
Bernard Shaw. But the star gazer
has an adroit old servant who is ac-
customed 10 setting things right, and
when Mr. Olyfe. a representative OF
the Dun or Bradstreets Of those days,
comes on a mission from the parents
the servant volunteers the confidential
information that Venus and the dice.
hut especially Venus, have sunk the
villa in mortgages TO the chimney pots.
He AYERS that Mono, in reality an IN
rocuous littG woolly dog, rs the mas
,et's reigning fayorite, and is even
then installed IN the house.
Two pairs OF parents are routed oy
the spectre Of debt and dissol uteness,
hut Anne is only the more fascinated,
and the star gazer finally agrees 20 the
marriage to permit his sister, hltty'
10 leave him and keep house FOR her
gallant Arthur Howard. After the
Wedding he lives. as before, for the
stars. IN blissful ignorance OF Anne
unhappiness. When Kitty and Arthur
return from their honeymoon they AZ
range little conspiracy to piqGe the
jen ousy Of the visionary astronomer
and he forthwith falls in love win his
wife.
The book is less satisfactory than
the lyrics, the chief wit being IN the
first act situations. Wil'ingness 70
enliven the dialogue by risky touehes
IL evident in the second act wnen the
star gazer's familiarity win MONO IS
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Stars to Aid Recruiting

An Zee skatinz fiesta will be held to-
aiyht a. Iceland. Fifty-seeond Street
ssd Broadway, IN sid Of navy recruit
~ Expert skaters will give ezhibi.
hcas between l0:3O and / o'clock. and
'hsfe will be dancing on the ice, ar
rsrged by Irving Broksw. in which
many members Of society Will take part.
tl2ie Janis, Raymond Hitchcock iran
tel White, Sam Bernard and others
F'll appear. The expert gksters who
WI g.ye e1hibitiong are Bror Meyer
and NIss Emms Bergfe d., Arthur
as.a, William p. Chase, Cathleen Pope
kiis Walter and Erma Remoli, Victor
ssron. Frids Peterson and many others.
he COMMITTEES m charge consists OF
irying Broksw, James A. Cruihsbank'
Blaine E1ing and Kenneth N. Adreni'
%.
The patronesses include Mrs.. Oliver
hauimsn, Nrs. Z. Ledysrd Blair, mrs.
'issrge jay Gould, Mrs. Angler B. Duke'
sft Harry Payne whitney, Hrs. James
st4ysr. Hrn. Alvin w. Krech and Mrs
HNrY tYoksW
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

MADGE kENNEDY
In Nearly Married. +"
sololsts Comedy Strsad
synphsny Orchestra
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
New Libretto Gives Snap
70 "The Land of Joy"

The Land Of JOY" with new IL
bre..o By Montagu Glass and c. A. DE
Ina. proved so successful last night
n.,le Park Theatre that despite back
age DELAYS which brought the hnaie
slose 20 midnight, not q single person
EFT until the last Spanish dance snapped
70 4 finish. 30 better testimony can
b given 20 the attractivensss OF the
new version and the applause u drew
even with allowances made Tor the !ar-
zeal but sufficiently knotted thread OF
Amsricanized plot on which the spanish
dances and songs are strung.
Under Nr. GLASS; guidance an amer
iesa theatrical manager, with ms Jeal-
aBs wife, hbrettist and composer, traF-
sis In Spain. seeking material Tor
falling broadway show. With Jesus
Navarro serving a. Interpreter IN a
eolvulsing Spanish comedian role, the
three wise Broadway men learn tnC
spanish language" rapidly under the
,g.elsge Of the many fair .acles they
meet. Incidentally, they nnd canoes
costumes and scenic sppurtenances
vhlen. with A little trimming, deserve
70 prove as successful ss any Broad
way manager could wish, One loses
patience ~ times with the American y
end Of the show. but for realizing that
ne time consumed by the bantering
ssryes % bring forth new set OF raw
ishing Spanish costumes and stirring
isnces Miss Edna Munsey also re-
'ains more songs than her role de,
series. Quite a. successful as any o.
ne Fres i1 the new libretto are the
lme-h.ling improvisation Of julius
TsrreY. whose Hunk o. Tin" tribute
V Hsrry Ford won a good hand. Feat
srsd b. such dancing a. Antonio Bill
oso, Doloretes and Manzsntinita offer,
ard with Maria Marco in continued
zood voice. the new version should
easily dance and sing Us way into
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27

Most OF the settings Of "Faust are
sdmirsble-quite in the old-fashioned
way. The great globe in the opening
scene was a touch which brought Us
20 the threshold of Albrecht Dlrer; the
baek-drop Of the Cathedral possessed
Imagination; the kermesse scene,
co or, the interior Of the Cathedral
was sombrely ecclesiastic. But, alas.
the flowers in the garden looked g u
they had done service az mock iu'
neral. and the transformation scene
like Little Eva's ascension IN the nots,
Die production Of Uncle Toms Cabin
seen in Sandusky. Ohio. clrca lst''
Which all 90 20 show that reformers
OF the mise-en-scene are not immune
from talking nonsense, whether the
nonsense they tax be about the futur.
ist. Gordon Craig, or the realist, JOSEF
Urban. From his Faust" settings we
should say that Mr.. Urban would be
quiet at the Belasco Theatre.
Faust" given as it was given last
night, needs no new scenery. For It's
spirited. beautifully articulated per
formance credit goes equally TO Ar.
NonteuX, its conductor; 10 Mr.. Ordyn-
ski. its stage director. and 70 the sing
ers. Il has been restudied and reylvi-
fed. Moreover. II has been taken
seriously. and, odd 70 relate, the re-
suit has been excellent. The dramatic
contrasts, the play Of color. the fresh
ness of melody, make Faust eter-
nslly young.
Mr.. Monteux gave a reading of great
elegance, and one which warmed the
hearts OF all who love the true spirit
Of French music. Mr. OrdynskIs
treatment of the crowds was vibrant.
and Mr.. Setti's chorus sang as We have
come 70 expect Mr.. SettPs chorus to
sing. As to the singers, Nine. Farrar,
Mr.. Martinelli, Mr. Rothier, Mr. Chai-
mers and Miss Delsunois were all IN
spired TO do their best, and all did
Justice 10 the graces Of the music.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Dollars Fly to
Soldiers Cause
At "Hero Land
p,oninent Women and Pretty
Girls Lure Money From
the Throngs

r,s easiest place IN town 20 spend
--.v is az Hero Land tnc great
=, bazaar. which opened on Saturday
...,;ng a. the Grand Central Palace.
nolIars simply hy from dainty wrist
-. and more utilitarian trousers
.ststs for the benefit Of the familios
7, Allied soldiers. Il would be dihiealt
80 any one 10 resist the appeal Of the
.r,s-sds Of charming girls and women
.,o are Offering their wares at every
urn.
ropr foors and the basement Of the
ps,see are occupied with exhibitors,
,ootbs. restaurants and other aids to
- demolition Of ones bank roll. IL
,,o IS so inclined. he can squeeze
.,,ourb the evening on a 5o-cent piece
and see enough TO make his head whlrl
Ior week. On the other hard. it IS
simple matter TO leave behind $1,000
~ more in d brief hour.
British Tank in Action
The British tank on the ground floor
rsn+ into action last night, and at
sstssn.rinute intervals climbed over a
,,snch 70 the accompaniment Of a fu-
srsse of realistic shots. The tank
v.s in charge of Corporal E. Jugger,
vhO manipulated iS for a year on the
e,speh battle front. The cellar has
A,,p transformed into a hrst line
.,.neh system that turns in and out,
.hov;ng dugouts, resting places for
n. wounded. a ruined house and, in
General, the living conditions OF SOL
5iers under fire.
favored exhibition is that of the
British government, consisting of about
1000 relies, mostly Teutonic. The
,,sater number OF these objects have a
Srin, and bloody history. There are
,ssrred and broken frames OF Yep
,eHns and airplanes brought down by
British anti-aircraft guns; uniforms
ghose occupants breathed their last IN
as desolate wastes Of No Mans Land;
,orpedoes from submarines that VIII
nss no more, and any number OF capt
sspd trench mortars and other guns
large and small.
Street in Bsgdad
Another feature is the Street in Bag
IA TIE red carpeted stairs, guarded
- Nubian slaves, curve up from the
-.zzan;ne floor and lead 10 a Persian
-srden filed with houris-approprl-
ssslv garbed-silken cushions and pur-
sis sbadows. The houris prove TO be
PRACTICAL. as we'll as beautiful, and sell
roid beverages in a strictly commercial
manner once their patrons are lureo
.5e;5a hv an Criental droop of the eye
T5s The streets may be OF camouhage
ysris+v but they plainly show the out
T1es Of MOSQUES, and no one can deny
.b.+ the tinv shops are inviting. But
beware the elephant that IS grao nag'
Tor IL is disconeerting 70 draw ian
~ tbs ,Vesther's present status.
Il is impossible 10 relate the g.oIttS
Il the booths, the refulgence ol 'he
vfting movie stars, the munineenee Oh
Ia glfts and the Importance OF those
30 dropped in for an hour or so yes
tsr5av. Those who wish 20 see for
,isrselves have thirteen more days IN
which 10 visit the Palace. To-day Is
British DAY. Distinguished army men
vii sneak afternoon and evening; L.
Nj sothern and Julia Marlowe WI! ap-
rsz- In q playlet: an athletic eXhioltlen
Z on the evening programme, ana me
ro,t famous cartoOnists from oaliy
pswspspers will draw pictures LOT an
euetior sale
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
T he Dram a

gentry. would have lost a moments
peace over her. Not, at least, until sne
began 70 sing Katherine Stewart, as
Lady OHoyle, seems TO have some un-
derstandng, that the rest of the cast
lacked at the opening performance, that
subtlety Of speech means accent rather
than merely a conversational tone OF
voice. Cecil Yapp pays a foolish old
duke. and is forced TO do II broadly to
make it funny. But he succeeds, any
Way
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
"The Star Gazer" Goes
With a Viennese Tang

The Star Gazer.' comedy with
music, by Cosmo Hamilton. Lyrics by
Matthew c. Woodward and music by
Franz Lehar. Produced by the Shu-
berts at the Plymouth Theatre.
TEE CAST
New-York tribune., 1917-11-27
Frank Finney Returns

:, The Bostonian Bur.esqusrs, with
rfsnk Finnss, are a. the Columbia this
sssf.
The show is In two acts and eight
,,stnst. Ia the east are George Mack,
k.ss Bernard. Phi OFT, Kathryn
Diekty, Bobby Van Horn ard Caprice.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Miss Elsie Mickelson of Appleto]

Miss Elsie Nicholson of Appleton
was visitor with friends and rela-
tives in this city few days last week.
r. V. Melby returned last Sunday
from his home at Fergus Falls, after
visiting there during the holiday sea-
son.
Peterson returned to their schools
south of Raymond last Sunday morn
ing.
Paul Holt left for St. Cloud the
first of the week to work for the
Northwestern Telephone Co. at that
place.
Miss Ella Getchell left for her
home at LaMour, N. D., last Friday
after a visit at the A. F. Hanscom
home.
Misses Mary and Catherine Tew
returned last Wednesday to St. Joe
after spending the holidays visiting
in this city.
Misses Janet tombstone and Lulu
Harcum arrived from St. Paul last
Sunday evening, to resume their dut-
les as teachers in the local public
schools. --.
Miss Helen Tallman left the lat
ter part of the week for Boston, to
a couple of weeks with her parents in
this city.
Miss Esther Tallman left last
Wednesday for Pughkepsie, N. Y, to
resume her studies at Vassar. She
had been spending the holidays at her
home here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10

Do not forget that storage battery.
Hedin and Erickson will take care Of
it for you during the winter.-Adv.
Miss Elsie Hoglund left for Litch-
field last Monday morning after
spending the holidays at her home in
this city.
-Sigurd Nelson, son of Nels Mel
son who formerly lived five miles
south Of the city, but six years ago
moved to Marcus, Iowa, renewed ac-
quaintances here during thes past
week.
Miss Pauline Lord returned TORN
home at Morris last Saturday after
noon, following several days visit
with Miss Clara Rasmussen.
Miss Ada James left for her home
at Breckenridge last Saturday after
noon, after visiting for ten days with
Miss Ferne MacNees. @
Miss Laila Holt left the latter
part of the week for Winthrop, where
she teaches school, after spending the
holidays visiting with her parents In
this city. ---,
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pending the vacation at her home.

spending the vacation at her home.
Chas. Forsman received telephone
call one day last week of the serious
illness of his mother, Mrs. A. Fors.
man who resides north of Svea. A
physician of Willmar is attending her.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Iceberg and Mr..
and Mrs. Lars Erickson and family
visited at the Ole Erickson home on
New Years day.
Misses Frances He'd and Emma
Johnson left Sunday for Willmar to
attend high school after spending the
holidays at their home
Several from here attended a party
given at the P. M. Renstrom home in
Roseland Thursday evening.
Several people in this vicinity wit
messed the eclipse of the moon last
Monday morning about one o'clock.
The moon was a total darkness for
about one hour. It was well worth
seeing even If you had to get out OF
bed to see it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Hungry Six Club.

Some of the members of the Hun
cry Six Club entertained their young
lady friends at theatre party last
Monday evening, after which they
were entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Engvald o. Qvale. A delic-
ious oyster supper was served, and
the remainder of the evening was
spent in playing cards. Mrs. Qvale
was assisted in the serving by Miss
Olga Qvale.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
What City Sportsmen Want.
MankatO, MIMI. Jan, 6, 1917,

Editor Willmar Tribune:
1t may be of interest to the prin-
cipal game bird hunters in your VIC
unity to leadn that the St. Paul and
Minneapolis sportsmen are planning
to have the game season closed for
three years. They also want to ex-
Der 18th so they can first enjoy the
State Fair and then go out for weeks
to slaughter game, which as a rule the
home town hunters cannot afford. l
therefor advise that your representa-
tives be petitioned to vote down such
action.
Yours truly,
FRANK WILD
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Tallman spent
last Saturday in the twin cities.
IT. A. McHugh, late of Grand Rap
ids, called on the editor Monday.
Rev. Cyrus Sullivan underwent an
operation at st. Paul hospital last
Saturday.
Z &C. ]. Estlund returned the middle
OF last week :froD few days bus
mess trip to St. Paul. -...
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell
spent couple of days last week Wis
iting with relatives at Spicer.
Miss Corrinne Hutchins Of Mar
shall visited few days last week
with Miss Lucille Brynilsen.
Miss Ruth Johnson Of Saltwater
arrived last Friday afternoon tor .
weeks visit With friends n this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Gard of Thanks.

We wish in this manner, to extend
our heartfelt thanks to the many
friends and neighbors, who assisted
us, during the recent illness, and af-
ter the death of our beloved son and
brother. We also wish to extend
thanks to the B. of R. T., B. of l.. E.,
o. R. c. and the Ladies' Social Union,
the Altrurians and Mems League of
the First Presbyterian church, and to
all others who contributed floral Of
ferings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Marshall,
David w. Marshall, Margaret B.
Marshall, Marion, Adeline, Will
liam and Ellen Marshall.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all who assisted us during
the illness and after the death of our
beloved husband and father; also for
the floral offerings. Especial thanks
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pitcher.
Mrs. Frans Carlson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Asleson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Nordgren,
Ella, Carl, Otto, Alma, Albin, Wal
ter, Eme1ia, Dena and Chester
Carlson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Big Game at Diamond Lake.

Five hunters, namely Romy Cab
rielson, Jack and Will Henderson,
Reuben Stromert and Richard Solder
ling invaded the wilds of Diamond
Lake last Thursday afternoon, in
quest Of the elusive rabbit. To the
lot of Reuben Stromert fell the honor
Of shooting the first "horned rabbit"
we ever heard Of. The animal had
five horns in all, radiating from the
ears, the longest Of which was about
three inches long and an inch thick
at the base. Horned rabbits are
scarce animals, and the successful
hunter plans on having it mounted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Seminary Will Play.

The Seminary basket ball team will
play their first home game Of the sea-
son Saturday evening, when they clash
with the fast Delano town team. This
game should be corker, as the teams
will be- fighting hard to win. It. will
begin at eight o'clock, and the usual
admission fee Of Is and Is cents will
be charged.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
To Land Him.

Anxious Mother - Young Millyuns.
seems to be quite friendly with you OF.
late. Do you know what his inten-
tons are? Pretty Daughter-No, and
I don't care, but know what mine
are.-Indianapolis Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Offices Moved,

Attorney Henry G. Young, who for
merly had his offices in the Metropol-
.itan building, moved last week, and
is now located on the second floor Of
THE Carlson block.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Missionary Society to Meet.

missionary Society to Meet.
The Woman's Missionary Society of
the First Presbyterian church will
meet on Thursday afternoon of this
week, with Mrs. H. G. Mcdonald, on
sired. -'-~,~...
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10

"A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Kruger on the 27th OF
DecemberHlaSt. $500
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
No. 48, Tillman-Koeber, St
Cloud. MIMI

No. 4S, Tillman-Koeber, St.
Cloud, MINI. ............. $500
No. 40, E. E. Ryder, Alta
mount, S. D............... $3.50
No. so, E. ]. Somerville, Pen
mock, MINI. .............. 5000
No. 81. John Henderson, Co.
kato, MINI. .............. 55.J'
No. 81, P. J. Haley, Willmar,
Mimi. :. 5000
Special SOW, Wendt & Paint
er, Canton, S. D........... 10000
Total sales ............$3,702.5O
Average price ...... 1920
We have been informed that the
sales of purebred Durocs from Hawk
Creek during the past year will reach
sum Of over $4,000, which fact sure
ly emphasizes the success that Mr..
John Swenson is making in this par
ticular line.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-01-10
Thanks From Old Peoples Home.

Editor Willmar Tribune:
The Bethesda Old Peoples Home
acknowledges the receipt of the fol.
lowing:
One barrel of apples from E. p.
Stacy & Sons, Willmar, MINI.
Christmas presents from the pupils
Of the Lafayette school.
Heartiest thanks to the givers.
Sr. Ingeborg Bj0rgum.