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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

LONIAL-"Motoring with Death" mo-
torcycle act; Resista. Skipper and Cat-
strup. Kramer and Kent. eddie Borden,
Sir Francis Dwyer and Come Through,'
photopay.
NI&ON-Farrell Taylor Trio, with Beatrice
Dimond Gardner's "Afan.acs' Stepp and
Cooper. Edwards Brothers. Howard and
Hurst. and Come Through" photoplay.
cross KEYS "'rhe Duchess Models"
Ward and Cutler, Amoros and Jeanette.
Rawson and Glare. SPECIAL and Jones'.
Weber and Rerfern. first half OF week.
THE Bungalow Girls" Olympic -Four.
Forrest and Weeks, Dawson. Langan ard
Covert. Monroe and Grant, last half
OF week.
WILLIAM PENN-"The Modiste Shop"
Chinke and company. Wheeler and Nor
ton and Polly of the Circus" photopay.
with Mae Marsh, first half of week. Mark
Adam. with the "Undeeda Girl" Harry
Young and Ethel Underwood. Billy Me-
Dermott Goldsmith and Lewis John
Clark and company. and "Madcap
Madge.' photoplay, with Olive Thomas
last half OF week.
EMPPESS--"The Bungalow Girls" Bar
rett and Murray, Aida Ainsley and Rome
and Cox first half Of week. "rhe Foolish
Factory" Johnny Neff. Amoros and
Jeanette, Walthour Trio, last half OF
week.
sical comedy written and acted by Phila-
delphians Special dancing features are
promised. Other acts on the bill are Of
fered by Kaufman and william Dick, the
guitar man.
BURLESQUE
CiSTNO--Harry Hastings's big Show"
with a cast of pretty girls and comedians
headed by Dan Coleman. The chief bur.
letta is entitled "McNally's Flrtation."
Are You an American" will be a special
song feature.
ADERO-Hughey Bernards "Ameri-
can BurlesQuers" in potpourri of musical
comedy and vaudeville speclalties. The
company includes Lew Lewis. Sam Green,
Joe Dolan and Alice Mason.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
OCTOBER Ii
.tDELPHI--"Ma Ankle" with Irene Fem
wick and Walter Jones.
FORREST-"The Grass Widow"
EEITHS-Lucille Cavanagh. Charles
Grapewn.
OCTOBER e.
GARRICK-"rhe Boomerang"
Blossom Seeley, Olga Boris.
FORREST-Zegreld "Follies.'
NOVEMBER r.
WALNUT-"The Wise Virgin"
NOVEMBER 10
| BROAD-"Captain Kidd Jr."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

will sing and it is likely to he her only
appearance OF the year in this city. In
January Krcser will play and in February
the soloist will he Winifred Christie. plan
list The first concert comes Monday eve
ming November D.
Walter Damrosch again illustrates his
talent as "A program builder in his varied
and attractive programs for the four
Wednesday afternoon concerts to he given
by the New York symphony Orchestra al
the Academy of Music this season. The
first concert. on November 90. Will he de-
voted to TsChaiSowsliy, with Percy Cram
ger as soloist Mr. Granger. now a mem
her Of the Fifteenth New York Coast NflIi-
lery Band, leaves the barracks to tulhil his
professional engagements and gives all the
proceeds of his concert performances to the
American Red Cross. The second program
January %, will consist of Beethovens ever
popular Fifth symphony in G minor :
Bruch's Concerto in - minor for the Nlollh'
with Jacha Heifetz. the violinist, as sololSt'
and Saiut-Saens's Bacchanale from sam
son ct Dalia." The third concert, on FEB
ruary -. will offer an entire Wagner pro-
gram The fourth and last program on
April 8. will comprise exclusively modern
works. with Nine. Galli-Curci. the admired
gcooratura soprano as the soloist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
$1,000 BET BAITED
NOVEL CROOK PLAY

George Bronson Howard, whose sensa-
tional and timely photoplay, Come.
Through" will be a feature at both the
Colonial and the Nixon Theatres neXVweek.
wrote the story on "A bet II happened in
a club at Los Angeles during discussion
of crook" plays. one IN the party made
the statement that there had not been a
novel type of crook drama in years that
they all swung about the same stereotyped
situations. and Howard was urged TO write.
or at least to try, something In new
line lie declined with the remark that
he was too busy on other literary work. and
then one of his friends "baited" him with
the offer of a thousand dollar wager that
he couldn't originate a new crook idea.
He accepted the bet and that night while
in bed the ;6ea Of Come Through" occurred
TO him. lie worked far into the night
shaping the idea and the next. day settled
down to finish the story. That his idea of
making burglar marry a wealthy society
girl at midnight at a pistols point was not
only new, but sensatiOnally so, is evident
from the commendation this picture has
received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
MAXFIELD PARRISH'S
ART IN BARRIE PLAY
Scene for Slavey Cinderella's Dream
Adapted From Arabian
Nights Picture

One Of the most striking stage settings
that has been seen thus far this season is
said to be the one employed by Maude
Adams In the ballroom scene of j.. NJ
Barre's new fancy, "A Kiss for Cinderella" :"
During the first half of this scene the
stage is hung with gold curtains, while to
the left is an enormous gold throne with
touches Of scarlet velvet. Beneath the
throne are three gold rocking chairs for the
King, Queen and. Prince Of Cinderella s
dream ball "a slavey's idea of grandeur
and comforD. To the right is the golden
portal through which the various guests
snter. In the rear. running the full width
Of the stage, is white dais approached by
three white steps in the center
When the fanfare of trumpets announces
the arrival of the last competitor for the
Princes hand. the Lady Cinderella, the
Golden curtains at the back slowly part, and
the slaveS transformed into radiant fig
ure in silver blue. stands half way up a
great flight of stairs. stairs which likewise
extend the full width of the stage. At the
top OF these stairs, to the right and left,
IRE TWO huge columns. which lose them
selves aloft among the golden draperies.
Between these white columns is the bluest
ot heavens, but with white foliage slhouet-
ted against H.
The scene is an adaptation of MaxfieId
farrlshs familiar painting "The Brazen
beatman," one of the Illustrations in his
arabian Nights series. Only the sym
mmeuy OF line and form have been retaiI ed
Inc colors are entirely different
This is the first important use the stage
mas made Of Mr. Parrish's art. although he
hnfs played with scenery" as recreation
vr year or more in Plainfeld " H.
s.here ne has frequently designed settings
~ howard Hart's bjou private playhouse
"heh is converted town hall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
GEORGE SAND TO BE
ROLE OF MRS. FISKE

Arrangements have been completed be-
tween Klaw & Erlanger and George G.
Tyler and Arthur Hopkins whereby Mrs.
Minnie Maddern Fiske is soon to appear in
a comedy by Philip Moeller, based on GER
tain episodes in the life of George sand,
the famous French novelist who, as every
one knows, wrote under a male nom de
plume Madame Dudevant was her real
name
The comedy will introduce George sand
at the beginning OF her great love affair
with Alfred de Musset. the poet, Other his
toric characters will include Heinrich
Heine Chopin and i.tszt,
MIR. Moeier Is best known as director
Of the Washington Square Players and the
author Of a number II clever pne-aot plays
presented by that group, including 'He-
iena's Husbands THE Roadhouse IN Ar
den" and Sisters OF susanna" His new
comedy II as yet unnamed
Mrs Fiske in a recent letter 10 Mrs.
Tyler wrote, This part wiz afford me
tie greatest acting opportunity of my ca
reer'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
WILL CRESSY RUNS
OLD LOPE A RACE

VIII NJ. Cressy actor, author and
traveller. and something of a Lope de Vega
in literary fertility. has just produced his
ll2d play His newest vehicle is called
"A city Case and he will show it for the
first time in this city at Kcith's Theatre
next week.
CreSsy's first hit in vaudeville was made
with "GraspnE an Opportunity" which he
wrote almost score of years ago. His
next effort was The Key Of c." which was
one Of the few that did not succeed. Then
he presented "A Village LAWYER" and
critics We're Of the opinion that he would
never write better play. Next came
bill Bifnss Baby" and "rhe New Depot. ."
which If they did not raise his standard.
did not lower it, Town Hall Tonight" fol-
lowed. The biggest and most metentious
productions by the Crcssys was THE wy
Omiug Whoop.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
An Open Letter to Sir J. NJ. Barrie

KNIGHTED B4RRTE: We address to criticize
IA art inspires bless from the bottom Of
heart "Pcer Pannng is delightful "LconorG is the
do regard spe il find for blame in the
Won uithhodng-bc modcsty pride, deserves hearty
scoIng from public far and de-prned copies Of
urc published of rUhdt you crtc. Why deny bOokish
pleasures? really think might let the friends hare
attracted read cGptoned thus "WhneS Just They
We're Aced? Why this embarrassed doing tcdt
Pnero Barker Jones and Bernard Sha keen hare each
precious copyrighted by the lac do freely Uih eaon?
We can read each play they pen. II miss bright quotation
noe can look up again Why the mischief do you tdrry? Why
not initiate rays? Why edrh HatheC Barrie, don't
vou publish all your plays? H. r. e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

The Boston symphony orchestra, which
has been In this city during the last week
waking records for the Victor Company in
camden. left for Boston last evening and
mis- morning is in its home IN symphony
Hall for its first rehearsal Of the season for
the subscription concerts.
As already announced there wui be solo
49, M three or the 6ve concerts listed for
philade phla. In December Madame Melba
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

-, oou has charming little play been
y 90 repellently named as THE Brat
,r..soness and realism are naturally Tempt
80 foundations for title building Miss Full
~. r,sinly succumbed to them even to the
..,r, Of forgetting that certain pleasing
p.n,,,ss Of nomenclature are usually de-
.nded by English-speaking AUDIENCES
S...,,ren,al European playgoers have to
.x,srt outgrown this attitude. Toll
,,ov,s IA Living Corpse" is said TO De
.onuar footlight bill in Russia Sueh
80 m our boardings would unquesuon-
-.,, repulse thousands OF theatre patrons
la Rennett clearly realized the situa'
~. wben he rechristeneG the dramatiza'
~. ., his whimsical tale. Buried alive
W. croot Adventure" Buried Alive
he noted. was also one of the 'op'
-, ,,,ies selected by Charles Dickens for
81, French Revolutionary novel But
NJ NJ Two cities" was eventually choseh'
~. what winning appeal its vast company
:, admirers will freely admit.
,.,orcas of ill-advised titles abound
INV 1angtry once came to America with
s.Srev Grundy piece captioned The De-
notos" Though not a great play, It
,csrcely deserved the failure achle'eu' Inc
,,rnleasant atmosphere OF the name cou'u
-, bs dissipated The writer. can recall
-..,o,r hot summer evening, good many
.ors ago when his theatrical peregriha-
,,ors led him to the doors Of the Chestnut
street opera House. A troupe OF Hiddish
.o,ors was playing there. Reports oil the
-,-oor,,, and vividness of their art had
- ,,,de,v circulated. what is the bill
.,uhton he incurred slaughter. came
,hs rather startling reply The reviewer
..ssed on. He has neve witnessed a per-
,orr,ance of slaughter to this day, albeit
,ho drama is reputed masterpiece OF the
Jewish stage
IN WAS less easy to avoid THE Brat
last Monday night. As the only dra-
III. ,rovolty in town, the critical Chain
rang" as one of its members once denomi'
mated his associates, could not legitinatel!
.,oo exemption from attendance at the
vric Theatre. Before the frst-act curtain
an each reviewer blessed his shacl<les hey
hod hound him to witness i most delectablC
altering. replete with humanity, with subtl'
tenderness untainted by sentimentality
rich with racy, realistic dialogues VIII
eavorflll touches of genuine comedy ant
faithful characterization, the whole adorned
with admirable acting. Only the title strucl
a dlscordant note in an evening of unex
pected pleasure. The author may perhaps
feel that "The Imp" or THE Elf would no
entirely express her purpose In the play
hut the dangers of even a slightly mish
title are assuredly incommensurate witt
those Of one that is ugly and almost snarl
ing.
A TALK with Miss Fulton after the hna
hcurtan fell on last Wednesday,
matinee revealed the fact that the mos
conspicuous virtue of THE Brat-its lacl
of llmelight 'molasses," its avoidance o
anything suggesting the "sappydoodle,
"Pollyanna" school of playwriting-wa'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06
WEEK "A BROAD; "CHEATNG CHEATERS
THEATRICAL BAEDEKER
FOR THE COMING WEEK
NEW ATTRACTIONS

Kiss for Cinderella Sir James NJ Bare whimsical comedy aeean
am
the modernC
in
other in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

The Maquarre Ensemble is to give its
only public concert this season on Thurs
day evening November 10, a. Witherspoon
Hall. The program arranged by it's con-
ductor, Daniel MaQuarre, the distinguished
flute solost OF the Philadelphia Orchestra,
should prove of unusual interest to music
lovers. Three of the compositions announced
will have first performances in Philadel'
pha, Trio" by Reger; "Serenade,' by
Dvorak, and advertisement by Bernard.
The Matinee Musical Club Choral. under
the direction of Helen Pulaski lnnes, viii
begin this seasons rehearsals on Tuesday
morning, october 1G, at the Bellevue.Strat
ford Hotel. Following the clubs policy Of
an alI-American program. Mrs. mnes has
selected varied list OF choruses by Ameri-
can composers, A few additional voices
will be accepted Application may be made
to club headquarters at the Eelleyue-Strat-
ford Hotel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-06

All citizens are invited 10 join in singing
the well known folk and patriotic songs al
Germantowns first real community sing
at 3 d. M tomorrow. October I, at Vernon
Park A brass quartet will accompany
and Albert y. HoXie. who conducted the
"sinrsn at Hunting Park all summer, Will
conduct it. The solosts will be:
clara Yocum Joyce, soprano and there will
he brass quartet, consisting OF Jacob {,
Fuhs first cornet; Richard Bodamer, second
cornet Fred Schrader, first trombone and
William Ealitz. second trombone.
The "sing" is the result OF the efforts m
members Of the Community Singing Asso-
ciation OF which John +. Braun Is presl-
dent The Matinee Musical Club aud the
Woman's club of Germantown extend an
invitation to the public school children and
their parents An choral societies and
choirs are asked to help make this sing
q success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

III. S. Walton of Big Rapids was a
recent guest of his sister, Miss
Rachel Walton. He has been attend
ing school and will soon leave for
California to take a position, under
instruction, in the aviation corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Beard and Err
nest Beard of Lake Odessa were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fried
ly. Mrs. Casper Friedly, who has
/ been there for several weeks, return
ed with them.
T. The Foreign Missionary society of
the M. K. church will meet with Mrs.
Charles Davis, Saturday at 2:30 d. m.
A good attendance is desired as it is
the day for the election of officers.
Fred s. Demo and family have
moved to Stanton. Mr.. Demo- has the
position of station agent and finally
succeeded in securing a house. The
greet to lose them as neighbors and
citizens.
Miss Edna Mills left for South
Boardman Wednesday. She expects
to remain there for some time and
may not return.
Dell Delano and family of Grant are
moving to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Weaver left
Wednesday for a weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Cedar
Springs.
ID. McRoberts has recently moved
here with his family from Greenville
and occupies the Ireland house on the
North side.
Z. o. Hildebrand who visited his
brother in Battle Creek last week re-
turned home Wednesday. While
there he took in the Labor day exer-
cises at Gougac Lake and heard the
famous Jeff Davis "King of the Ho-
boes" make a speech. The city he
says is full of soldiers and no one can
get into the cantonment without
pass.
Blanche M. Glass has begun her
school work in Bessemer, Mich.
Mrs. Lawrence Goodell left Monday
on her return home to Mason City,
Iowa. She has been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Cody.
j. l.. Winslow and wife of Birch
Run were in the city Tuesday looking
over the city with a view to moving
here.
Mrs. A. H. Harris and daughter,
ElIzdDeIn lelI MONDAY Tor Lansing
where Mrs. Harris expects to place
her daughter in the school for the
blind. The unfortunate child lost the
sight of one eye some time ago in an
accident which also effects the other
and the parents concluded best to give
her educational opportunities in that
institution.
Mrs. H. H. Ostrander went to Ionia
Tuesday to meet her daughter Mrs.
Frank Smith and accompany her
home. Mrs. Smith has been in the
hospital at st. Johns for several
weeks.
August Brakeman. wife and daught-
er went to Grand Rapids Tuesday to
consult an eye specialist, the daughter
having trouble with one of her eyes.
You know as we'll as anyone when
you need something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
food distresses you, you kidneys
pain, take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. Natures wondrous herbs
blended scientifically. Results guar
anteed. 35c. H. J. Connell.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

Captain Thos. G.. Stevenson of Ionia,
one of the adjusters for the Ionia Mu-
tual Insurance Company was i'm the
city Monday, he had been out to adj
just the loss on the Urch farm caused
by lightning. The company allowed
him $2,030.00.
Mrs. George Sparks returned to
Lansing Tuesday. She had been here
TO visit her daughter, Mrs. Edith
Kinsman.
Mrs. Lyle Dimmick returned TO
Lowell Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Green and Mr..
Green's sister, Mrs. Frank Bowman
and Miss Nellie Ashley left Tuesday
for Trenton, Mich, where they had
been called to attend the funeral of
Arthur B. Smith. Mr.. Smith was a
former old-time resident in this VIC
Unity, his first wife being a sister of
Mr.. Green and his second wife a sis
ter of Miss Ashley. For number
of years he has been very success
ful business man of that city. He
was sixty-three years old and leaves
besides his wife, one daughter.
Mrs. p. w. Burke and daughter,
Miss Hilda Burke of Marshaltown,
Iowa have been the guests this week
Of her brother, l. r. Eggleston. Mrs.
Burke has resided in Iowa % years.
They will visit in Rockford before re-
turning home.
VIM. L. Laslty went to Ionia Tues
day on business.
Mrs. Fred McCloy of Fairgrove has
been the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs; c. III. Daily.
Miss Crystal Hale daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lesley Hale, formerly of
this city but now living in Gowen
went to Stanton Sunday to take up
her school work. Crystal is IA years
old end moved from place to place
hut ir spite Of hei youth she takes
the 10th grade and 4 course in French
which she expects 10 teach when she
is through school.
Mrs. William Oberlin was in Gray
ling over Sunday to visit her son,
Kenneth.
Miss Edna Wise returned Tuesday
from visit of several weeks in Mil
waukee and other points in Northern
Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Y. Gephart are
with their daughter and other rela-
tives in Detroit and vicinity, expect
ing to be gone for two weeks.
Supt. j. A. Langston and j. M.
Langston were in Hastings Saturday
and Sunday at the home of their par
ents.
Miss Bessie Peterson spent Sun
day at her home near Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hullett of
Okemos visited the latter's uncle,
Morris Urch and family, here last
week.
AL. Wells is treating his house and
barn to q coat of paint. Frank
WEIGH is doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Porter and Mrs.
A. ]. Porter of Mason, James Hull
lett and Heber Hullett of Lansing
were the weekend guests at the
Morris Urch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. McNaughton, Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Wood and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Wood of Ionia were call
ed Sunday to see their mother, Mrs.
Willis Wood, who is very low; also
brother, Charles McClenathan, of
Ionia and sister, Mrs. Dave Penny,
of Haynor.
The Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank WEIGH were: Mrs. George King
of Belding, Mrs. Clinton Miles of Po-
tomac, Illinois, and Frank West Of
Lansing.
Mrs. Allen Johnston of Flint is
guest of Mrs. Floyd Bush of Kidd
vile and relatives at Fenwick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

A clamp recently invented to hold
the cover on milk bottle also acts as
a handle for carrying the receptacle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

Kansas has Is women county treas
urers and two female probate judges.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

Shadows never bother the fello7
who keeps his face to the sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

The more a man worries the easier
it is for him to lose out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

A man should have a good ex-
cuse ready before committing a mean
act.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

Uncle Sam should not stand loa
to Mexico until Mexico proves tia
she can stand alone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

Bangs-How much does it cost you
week for your board and room?
Beatleigh-Well, some expressmen
charge me 81 and some 70 cents
Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

We are sending our boys to France
and the more we send the less toler-
ant we shall be of traitors and ham.
stringers at home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

1t is becoming apparent to every
school boy that the more congress
talks of food control the less it knows
of what il is talking about.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

A silver coin remains in currency
for an average period Of q years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-12

A new shirsuilding plant TO be OPP
Grated entirely by electricity Is being
constructed at Portland, Oregon.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-06-09
STOCKMEN
WILL RETAIN GRAZING PREFER
ENcES ON NATIONAL FORESTS.
All Who Join Army and Navy Should
File Release Statement During
Term of Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-In response to an inquiry
from the National Woolgrowers' Asso-
citation the Forest Service announced
through the local office that stock
growers having national forest grazing
preferences will be permitted, if they
onlist in the army or navy, to retain
their preferences without the use of
the range during the period of enlist
ment. Those wishing to avail them
selves of this privilege will file a
statement similar to that now required
Of state and federal employees who
wish to discontinue use of the range
during their term of service without
losing their preferences. Use of the
range in their absence will be pro-
vided for by issuing temporary per-
mits to others, with the understanding,
IL is said, that the privilege of use ter
inmates when the former permittee re-
turns. Preference privileges tempo
rarily surrendered are subject to any
general changes affecting range use
which may be made during the abb
sence of the holders.