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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
ARNOLD LUCY

H The Right Rev, Bishop Doran who
Gahbles in the stock market and gets
D<t1ng, in Nothing But the Truth" the
farce in which William Collier is an
p9aring at the Adelphi Theatre. was
not In this p,ay when II was first pro.
6uced, Arnold Lucy. who gives an adj
1nirable portrait of the clergyman. tells
an interesting story of how this char
aoter came 10 get in a play.
ssThe idea of having n churcb,pau
buy stock and lose his money was no,
now" said Mr. I.aeev. .but an orisinai
vain was s,ruci, ,vhon n sca,o 90, ,,,rI,
tan I'm showing how The R,sbon com,oilad
the stock hrokera 10 re,nrn bis ,,onn,.
I3a ~ets d, hack b,, ,,oiIi,rr io,,I,1,. a.. {,
4 Ana that Incident n,as ,si,on 80, roai
Ilfe NV James Mon,gon,er,, ,ho a,tho,
some rev years ago there was a
nnAnciai panic III New hork anu one OF
~ osnhs where actor-toik ana theatrl-
-. peopie Keep tneir money. "hen they
lave lave any, was reported 10 oe totterlns'
s',. sumey nearu t"e ru'nor i''at tle
.nn was snahy ano ilhe MANY others
went 10 'he oank ana Withdrew ms
,uii.y. ~ Inc run pecaine SO great that
Wy Wy paih ee'"por"rHy suspended With-
ur.wais
when Montgomery was leaving the
+ bank he ran Into well-known actor,
VINO has money. but is so miserly that
even his fellow-players josh him about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
ACTORS CHRISTMAS
AT LAST in SIGHT
"Turn to the Right" Company
Will Have Real Nule-
tide Holiday

For what Is said 10 be- the first time
III the history of the American stage a
company of actors con tn" road is
going to enjoy a christmas at-hUur.
To the actor, Chris,nlas-thc uicrIcst
day Of the year to all othcrs--is usually
hollow rhockery. If hc isn't working
nothing could hc more ohocrlcas If
he is working his Christmas tree Is too
often eHly "a three sheet sign in front
of the theatre Announcing Extra IIpli-
day Matinee
Every actor has gone through this cN-
pcriencc. Wiuchcll Smith had before ne
knew that lie would over write a play.
John l.. Golden had when his greatest
concern about christmas was that he
wouldn't be working. And each sWorc
to himself that if the impossible ever
happened and he were employing actors
he would see that they had one home
Christmas dinner at least.
Then the impossible did happen.
Smith and Golden met. became bosom
friends and finally partners in Turn to
the Right :"
"BlL" said Golden, "whon : was an
actor my widest dream was that some
day ! might be able H. make Christmas
real for some other actors
Funny" said Smith, "Uut ! had the
Golden was enthusiastic. They phoued
the Gaiety Theatre, where Turn ty the
Right" was in its sixth month, to call
off the Christmas matinee.
TOO Late was the answer. "thC per-
formancc Is sold out already"
The partners were downcast over the
failure Cf their greatest opportunity.
Then Golden frightened. Well" he
suggested, "we'll do it next year--ani
begin now
And as next year is this year, the
feat viii be executed.
Turn t. tine Right after hfty-four
weeks in New York, went to Boston,
where it is now finishing Il sixteen weeks
enlargement The booking agent Of the
firm, who didn't know about the Christ
mas plans of the partners. arranged for
the company 10 open at the GarriclS The
atre here Christmas Eve with a special
Tuesday (Nmas) matinee. but when the
attention of Smith and Golden was
called to this they promptly interlardCd
a veto. They called up manager samuel
Il. Nixon. who explained that the box
Office had already been flooded with ur-
ders for seats. but when Mr.. Nixon
learned that the company would have
played $50 consecutive performances be-
fore the Philadelphia engagement and
how the partners had set their hearts
upon making Christmas holiday for
the actors he entered into the plan and
II was agreed to meet the demand for
seats by giving matinees every day for
the rest Of the week following the Tues
day opening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
DRENCHED ACTRESS
SMILED AND SMILED
Director Demanded Pleased
Expression Even if Stars
Finery Was Spoiled

Lois Wilson. who plays the ingenue
lead in "ilimony," which will be shown
the first three days Of next week at the
Victoria Theatre, breathcd n sigh Of
'ellcf when tho picture had been fin
shed. There was all manner Of ex-
citing Incidents in the making Of this
picture and Miss Wilson has been a
participant in many OF them. The TAX
ing Of the final scenes probably caused
her moro distress than any other expert
enco during the three weeks that the
picture was in the making, involving
the total destruction OF $3.50 costume.
During the course of the plot of ALI
muny" Marjorie Lansing, played by Miss
Wilson. becomes reconclled to her hus-
band. Howard Turner George Fishery,
and they promptly board a motorooat TO
rush across the Hudson from New York
and seek n New Jersey minister to re-
marry them. Casting about for a sult-
able location for enacting this scene,
Balboa Bay, "a stretch OF sheltered
water about fifty miles down the Cali
fornia coast from Los Angeles. was
chosen. Emmett J. Flynn. who has been
directing "Alimony.' placed his prin-
cipals in the swiftest motorboat avail
able
While Flynn and Cameraman Guy
Williey got on the bow Of the speedy
craft, Miss Wilson and Mr.. Fisher
stepped into the stern. Flynn specially
cautioned MIR. Fisher to be careful, for
tue long, narrow craft was very easy to
capsize After waiting for half an hour
TO obtain clear course. the word TO
start was given. From five miles an
hour the boat was driven to ten miles.
When Fisher speeded her up 10 five more
miles, the craft began TO throw her nose
in the air and the spray started to fly.
Faster there yelled Flynn, and Fisher
complied by opening UP the craft to the
limit, twenty-six miles an hour. With
this increase in speed there came a cor
responding increase in the volume of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
NURSE SWALLOWS POISON
Mrs. Robertson, of Altoona, At
tempts Suicide in New York Hotel

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Mrs. Frances
Robertson. of Altoona. Pa, a trained
nurse employed to care for Robert w
ELLIS, q commercial traveller. taken III
at the Hotel McAlpin four days ago, is in
Bellevue suffering from what she says Is
self-administered poison
When Mr.. Ellis became i'll n physi-
sian suggested a nurse and Mrs. Robert
son. who says she is "A graduate Of the
Allentown Training school for Nurses.
was sent. The patient improved, and
against the wishes Of Mrs. Robertson,
spent several hours in the hotel lobby
Returning to his room at o'clock
In the morning he heard groans from the
adjoining room. occupied by his nurse.
The hotel nurse. Miss Dalton, and the
hotel physician, Doctor Harricr, were
notified. Mrs Robertson said she had
taken poison, but made no explanation.
She is under arrest, charged with at
tempting suicide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
FRANKFORT SYMPHONY
GIVES FIRST CONCERT
Haydn's Eleventh military" SYM
phony Principal Work on an
Is Interesting Program

The Symphony Society of Franlford
eave the first Of it's three concerts of
the season at the Frankfcrd illsh
school last night. The program was
rich in interest and showed admirably
what group of music lovers with no
pretentions other than to gain pleasure
out OF the art can accomplish.
i5t Composition of proved worth, all OF
which have appeared on the regular pro-
grams Of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
z The New York Symphony Orchestra and
y other leading organizations. were given
GpIoudidly under the baton of Hedda
I van den Beemt. Paul Nol6man, tenor
( ~ Sthe soloist. AS an index OF the
work the Symphony Society Of Frankford
S,tG doing, last nights program is ap-
pended. 1t follows:
oxs.turs. %strsdlsslla" FI9sST isSsp
80 T. Adagio--Allegro.
!. AAsss.siSS' Assasito,
A.. .Lsss Ne Your MAJ from "9Sssn {Iossod
1Ares Dances from Henry rSlra xiirI German
"ehspherd's Dance"
'.Torch Dance" ,,,.,..,,,
.:lsaS wishou, Words .TsshaikOTSsss Sass
Sse-MSpssssH .%nst Her Angels .'... 'itsendel
4 .chanson de Printempts''. ;. Rogers
Paul Volkmann.
1gArch. "Pomp and cireumstsnce ,,u,
D srhe 'sStradella" overture was given
sz,lendidly. and was in marked contrast
* the ebulitions of the Haydn Sym
.,,e,onv No II, Military" which followed.
f1uder Mr.. van den Beemt's discerning
direction the orchestra played delight
fsilly the many merry turns found
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08

spray. Flynn had TO lie fat on the bow
Of the craft, while wilkey steadied him
self as best no could with the camera
tripod. But there was no relief what
ever for Miss Wilson or Mr.. Fisher in
the stern. Though she wore brand
now gown and the sea came in sheets
over the bow, she had TO wear a pleased
expression. II takes a mighty good ac-
tress to look happy when she knows that
$3.50 worth Of new clothes IL being
spoiled. but Mfrs Wilson successfully
accomplished the feat. For fifteen min
utea she had to undergo the ordeal be-
fore the director was satisfied with the
action. Then everybody got busy. As
soon az the craft tied up at the dock
Miss Wilson was hurried away TO n
hotel where she could don dry clothes.
The men Jared no better during the ride
as the taking Of those motorboat scenes
necessitsted a change Of wardrobe all
around.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08

Adele Ardslcy and dozen others OF
like caliber. IN a spectacular production
from the New York Winter Garden, the
attraction takes on n truly holiday
aspect. The Show of Wonders en-
bracing such features, will be the offer
ing at the Lyric for the Christmas-New
Year week.
Monroe is back in his ever-ropular
role of the obese Pansy. AS the red"
haired lady of avoirdupois, lie is hoisted
into an upper berth of sleeper WIN
the aid of "a derrici; and six porters,
only to find. after becoming comfortably
settled, that he Is "in the wrong pew.
The two 11owards become characteristic
In telephone scene, in which Gene
trying to. talk TO a party ~ Frisco-gets
mixad UP with Willie, who is giving his
dinner order over the phone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
SINGING OF MCCORMACK
GIVES PLEASURE TO MANY
Varied Art of Celebrated Minstrel of
Erin Has n Large
g. Audience

John Mccormack. the sweet minstrel
or Erin, whose honeyed voice In as
dulcet to his admirers as the singing
waters OF lnnisfail. gave his annual Phil
adelphia recital last night. Two sea-
sons ago he exhausted the capacity of
the Academy of Music and had TO move
north on Broad street. Again hc was
obliged TO utilize the Metropolitan Opera
House TO accommodate the throng eager
to hear him in the ballads and Irish
folksongs he sings SO tenderly and we'll.
Although Mr.. Mccormack has been
"concertizing' more extensively than
usual this year. his engagements in
Guiding reappearances In the operate
roles which brought him his first Ameri-
can success and appearances in war
relief work In addition to his usual re-
ctals. his tones seem smoother and
easier than on the occasion Of his last
local advent. His program was as fol-
lows
Recitatlve. % Loss Of sight
Air--''rotal Eclipse" from samson"
Air--'with Redoubled Rage" Joshua" h's'i'
Mccormack
Theme e Variations, t'or.lii- -Tarfiu
PJlah
,.Hark. liark. tho Lark'. .......... schubert
Ihc Message .....,...........,B Brahms
~"HSSt'O ''''~''' - ..t.s' 'NcndclsSohl
Irish Folk Songs:
Alone. All Alone. ".......Arr. Stanford
The Soliloquy', ,.........Arr SomprycI
''Nei;y My Love. ana Mca"'Ar bnruToyCS br JoyCS
,,,,-,, McCormack
f'ondino .'...... ,,.s.,.,...N NIeuNtcmps
American Songs:
Memnon" ................A Arthur. Foote
THE t'ayo'' ts.l,,-;,,
The --LATEST of i'aW Frank nHTFsirt T5s1rt
An Love. But Il Day.
Mrs. II. II. \. Beach
Mccormack
He began the evening with the "Star
Spangled Banner" as beltted "A brand.
new American citizen and a country in
wartime and ended IL with Keep the
Home Fires Burning" There is hardly a
tenor before the public today who IS
Mr. McCormack's peer in the power to
project the melodic curve and realize the
essential poetry of the florid music of
Mozart and Handel. SO his lovely singing
Of the Samson" and Joshua" qrias was
exceptional. lie paid tribu 10 his newly
adopted country in his last group OF
songs by its native composers The
number by his discreet and highly artis.
tic accompanist. Edwin Schneider. was
particularly enjoyed. lie paid tribute.
as was due. TO his motherland. in some
of the Irish folk songs which are his
meter. and as Oh other occasions the
niquancy of text and archness of deliv.
cry of Nelly. My Love. and Me-" won
the neea of laughing applause. OF course
he was compelled to draw on his repc-
tory for encores and gave many of the
old favorites which he has made his
peculiar possession.
His assisting artist this year is Andre
Poiah. Belgian refugee. protege OF
fsaye, who succeeds Donald McBeath,
the young Australian. who has gone into
the service of his country. Mr. Polah
plays the violin with excellent tech
nque and discriminating taste.
w. l., NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
Wilson Line to Repair Own Boats

WILMINGTON. DrL, bee. In Or
der that it may do its own repair work
oIt its numerous boats, the Wilson Line
b. buildin- "a iars" marin" railway uu
the property OF the Mccullough Iron
Company, which rs owned by the same
interests. When IT. l. completed it will
hc possible 10 draw q boat out of the
water and make repairs at any time
desired, instead of being compelled TO
send the boat to i -upyaTd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08

Symphony Society of Frankford 30 Inn
portant and 80 much worth while. In n
city like Philadelphia, where the neigh
borhoods and communities are the real
centers OF life. similar organizations
should be numbered by tho scores
Frankford should have its community
chorus, glee clubs and bands, as well
as its symphony society. Germantown,
kensington, Chestnut Hin, Haddinhton
southwark and the numerous other local
divisions should provide their community
musical societies. Then Philadelphia
would have civic spirit that could not
De crushcd, . v, IL. u. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
Woman Works in Signal Tower

CARBONDALE, Pa. Dec. S.--IIerrick
Center. Il town a few miles above this
operator on the Pennsylvania division OF
the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. She
Is Miss Clara Leonard: has been work
ing In the tower there for several months
and Gays she likes her duties, More
women will probably be used by the
company for such positions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

do their bit" by subscribing 70 the IN Liberty ity
Loan bonds Fratcr u. J, Gibson outlined ne
IDEAS and plans Of the military degree OF i{9s
Loyal Legion, which Will continue 10 hold We,hn,E
military drills on Friday evcnlngs az iosn
Arch At. lilly. Morreli entertained the b9S 3
With comedy and song, ably assisted by fThleI
NJ Block. who presided NJ the piano. $500
The drawing contest for attendance prizes. ~.
suited ss follows Frater John Wiela9d' trst
frater John Maxwell. third prize, Tns 9ntoSgas tona
were duly installed by Department .Superlnten99-
snt Mervin vs. Nickel following which the men, nS
ing was turned over to the entertainment c3n--
mtttee the doors were opened and and, e ny nHmDed5 .Dd
Of friends Of the. members were admitted, anu
all were served with cigars and refrcshmenls
Tho boa I'd Of trustees and entertainment COM
mittee will meet at 1926 Arch street next Wedii
nesday evening. when plans Will be forinVlaiisu
for the entertainment OF tho members tor the
July meeting. as well other details OF IN
Oak Park Branch No. 400, will hold its
REGULAR. monthly meeting, ,rhursday evenins
next. at 1920 Arch street. Following the Tesu-
lar buslnets session a plnocnle party Tu1, u1,o3iee Ne
friends are cordially invited. As this VII pc
the first attendance for some time, OF tle
genial superintendent, Joseph r, Williams, "
is hoped that large number ot the mem44.ILs m4I
will turn out 10 welcome him home, The
entertainment committee will provide refresh
m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

Wednesday evening, when the NJ. Il. officers
we're present and Judged the work. The superin-
tendont had enlisted In ambulance corps
aud was called cut of the city on the day Of the
meeting and could not be present. His Office
was filled by Past Master White, and the work
Of this team wHg very cNCclently done, espe-
clHlly tho service OF Master Artisan Schultz.
one of the members Of tho assembly had offered
n prize to the officer doing the best work that
evening, which was won by the master artisan.
only Il points In the scoring separated tho
highest and lowest officers.
Apollo Assembly had a candidate and n short
session. with refreshmcnts. Deputy Marr was
'on the job usual
West Philadelphia Assembly has subscribed
10 $500 worth Of Liberty Bonds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
BOYS DO BIT ON CITY FARMS
Forty Lads Till Soil Under Health
Bureaus Direction

More than forty boys began farm work
today at the Municipal Military Agricultural
Camp on the city farms at Byberry Many
OF the young farmers are from prominent
Philadelphia families, and all are anxious
10 aid in plling up food supply for the
nation.
The camp is under the direction Of the
Department OF Health and CharitieG 1t
dining room. coohhouse and bethhouus
The boys win also receive military training.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
SONS OF AMERICA
Glass limitations Still in Order-Camp
Anniversary and Flag Presentation


Camp 342 initiated at the last meeting
a class of fourteen candidates This camp
Of which James Sanborn is recording secre-
tary, VIII hold an anniversary on June
1S, when State Secretary Charles b. Helms
Will give one of his enthusiastic addresses
Camp 342 has been organized twenty years
and has had very prosperous career,
having at the present time $50 members
mailed out from Headquarters to all the camps
In Pennsylvania on which the secretaries viii
sst six months The STATE o'S executive 1Sr !" come Sne
large Increase In membership and tbarss9900rws s990w a
large Increase Of spirit throughout the juris.
woIa. on sgndPy Jun, II, Camp 5t7s of North
SibGS. WIZ pTef5ent large SIR rag TO the
charge Harrison r. Keyser and George Thomas'
and Ra sec seuTed RoGs eySn Xndrd% t% RSTrP RSm
IrTm IgdTas ihiHHd@Inha to make the presentation
to take part in this service.
c.mR 7oS Of Gntt2n Mslsht, will hold
g when Il win advance twenty candidates.
ADVANCE She bgfEsss g AidsnI I ss@as! G"%p sim! sim!
Pee to wac 90 usb m o bd Ve mn by re and ex
camps q. 557i 5722. 700. Of Lancaster, held
passed away during the cue year. The aGdrssa |s
F. Hendricks, Of Reading. -, This district also
held county rally when all the camps IN the
was delivered by state vice president. Gabriel
II. Moyer, of Lebanon. This district will report
an increase in membership for the year.
Camp O2. OF Pottstown will hold a large
class lnita tion this evening. This camp has
been In existence for close 10 fifty years and
is the leading camp Of the district. During the
last six months letters have been sent to all
members In which they are urged TO help boost
the membership to 500 by June 80, and the
Indications are that they will attain the goal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
ROYAL ARCANUM
Death Claims of Present Enlisted
Members to Be Paid in Full

At the recent session of the Supreme
Council Of the Royal Arcanum held in
Boston, the spirit of patriotism seemed
to prevail throughout the entire session. In
addition to the several patriotic resolutions
adopted, the representatives felt that ap-
propriate legislation of a character that
would tend to encourage service in the
army and navy was one Of the important
ways TO discharge a bit Of their duty to
the country. ThereupOn II was agreed to
pay all death claims resulting from service
during the present world war of any mem
Der of the order on record prior to June /,
1917 who heretofore was considered a
hazardous risk.
In the event OF the war losses aggregatlng the
sum Of 800. 600 the order will Impose war
peT p month until % Re oa amount at Of osses
shall have been collected at a time when the
ments will be the same as previously or the
same as in the month OF May. 1917
The associated councils Of Philadelphia and
vicinity held their regular monthly meeting on
June In the Parkway Building President
Stoknger presiding The meeting was honored
by the preHence'of all the Supreme Council rep
resentatves, who made very encouraging reports
as well as the very splendid condition Of the
order, and particularly It's sound financial con.
actuaries had officially reported the Royal
Arcanum 100 per cent solvent
relative TO tho Investment OF the orders rsseTve
taken up by Supreme Trustee II. x. Lathy and
II was announced that many Of the councils
meeting during the week OF June % would
foreh o tho IN nrdsT honor Of the
usually recognized as founders day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

The Meeting Of East Park Branch, No "a
held on Thursday evening in the Grand Frater.
for, several months both, in point Of numbers
fees resulted as follows: Commander, John
J. Maxwell: vice commander, John j. Foster
regent, Frank Sembach; marshal. John Murphy!
guide, Herbert f, Saunders; guard, Frank b,
Hart treasurer, Robert II. Erskins: trustees,
Clarence c. Blessing, Christopher Resh, Harry
stephens, Fifteen applicants were elected to
jeremiah J. Sullivan, Jr.. gave a snIrIfed
patriotic address, and appealed to the boys to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
PERSONALS

GENTLEWOMAN desiring to ARRANGE for fall
and winter offers attractive, comfortably fur
nishcd home to refined couple in exchange for
board; references. Address 80, Branch Ledger
Office, 18th and Montgomery ave.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN Mrs. Carroll Flor
Cnce Davis and Mr. RaFi, unless storage
charges are paid Immediately goods will be
sold TO satisfy claim. Mbourne Storage. 90
~ I2d
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
LOST AND FOUND

BROOCH-Lost Saturday noon. large oval
pearl brooch. valuable as heirloom; reward.
Phone Wayne l45.
CERTIFICATE : Lost misleid, destroyed Or
stolen, certificate No. A-0Si, for shares OF
preferred stock Of the Real Estate Trust Com
pany Of Philadelphia. registered in the name
persons are hereby notified that transfer on
same has been stopped and application made
for a new certificate. Joseph A. McCurdy.
Grccnsburg Pa.
DEED-Lost, deed in the name Of c. a, weten-
hall, for lot No. GU M in section l42.
Mount Moriah Cemetery. Application has been
made for duplicate deed. Return to G: A.
Wctonhal, 1901 Wagner ave, Logan, Phila:
IEED-Loat or destroyed. deed for lot SO. -.
tion 81. In Fernwood Cemetery, In name or H.
4. Ogden, Ad Cedar Lane, Swartnmore, ia.
DIAMOND - Lost, on Bryn Mawr College
campus near gymnasium on commencement
day, June I, large diamond. with Iubes and
diamonds around II, from ring. Reward IL
finder notifies Bryn Mawr College business
office.
DnG-Iost, young pure white bull terrier. -.
r. Wharton, 1870 Spruce St." on collar. Re-
ward II returned to 1853 w. Queen lane, Gtn.
DoG-Iost. at Haverford, May %, white West
Island terrier with green Collari S25 reward.
Telephone Bryn Mawr 500.