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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
A PATRIOTIC OVERTURE
AT DAMROSCH CONCERT
Tribute to U. S., Two Masterpieces and
Novelty Charm Farewell
Audience

Two masterpieces and piquant novelty
on a program ought to satisfy the most
eNacting concert-goer Walter Damroschs
partiality for charming trines is proverbial.
SO II was, properly enough, he who brought
to the Academy last evening the introduc-
tion and march from Rimsky- -korsakow's
last opera. Beside the COO dor" were
played Brahms's first symphony and the
great Il minor concerto of Chopin, with
Josef Hofmann at the piano. This was,
indeed, royal treatment of Philadelphia
at Mr., Damroschs farewell performance
this season And just TO declare himself
patriotically the conductor began the night
with MY Country 'riS of Thee" The re-
turn salute from hundreds of palms
sured him and the New York symphony
Society of the audiences appreciation of
his tact and manliness.
Sometimes Mr.. Damrosch. for all his
scholarly quality and years of experience
is better citizen than musician II would
pe the emptiest ffattery to pretend that he
pays Brahms better than anything else
TWO seasons ago the leader included in one
OF MS programs the same Symphony given
last night Two seasons ago he did ii
feebly Last night. after a hesitant and
rather ragged beginning. he did it with
curiously poetic grace and an unlooked-for
beauty OF sentiment. The andante was not
as before. turned into funereal wall. 1t
was instinct with the strange lovelness of
the great German at his best. The alle-
gretto was a model of dainty and distinctive
treatment. The last movement with its
unusual twists of thought and tune, came
from his hands a thing of splendor and
power His band played very well, too
Inc exquisite oboe theme, which has in
splred so much fine critical writing that one
IL ashamed TO speak of its content now. had
richness and clarity. In the last andante
the flute and horn wed with each other in
angelic expression. II was only in the first
movement that the execution of the orches-
ira and the dominant figures captainship
were bit muddy and tagging.
Mr.. Hofmann was in characteristic vein
though he did not suggest the unveiling of
moods and moments that made his last local
recital so sheer gratuity. His playing
seemed at first cold. even "splenddly null"
or course, II was magnificent as pianistic
architecture But he apparently had for
gotten that 'maestoso' is written opposite
the allegro. After while the subtle and
rather sinister fascination of his style made
the concerto take on tints of the magic
that Is in ii. The dream-ridden romanza,
the sparkling rondo enchanted the audience
The concert concluded with the excerpts
from the Russian opera, gorgeous fragments
OF color and movement. marked in their
construction by the modernism which is not
mad. and therefore is agreeable. The music
Is vivid to the point of suggesting all sorts
of pctures-Oriental lambent dramatic
flashing. With no very stout themes on
which to play, it yet proved that pro
grams" can be enjoyed highly, 1t was
conducted con amore, b. u.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
RUTH ST. DENIS WINS
APPROVAL AT KEITH'S
"Rubeville," Delightful Rural
Act, Is Hit of Entertain
ing Bill

II often happens that the last shall be
first.
This was the case with "Rubeyille.''
which Is at the end of the bill at Eeith's
this week, 1t provided more solid enter
tainment than anything else on the big
amusement menu
True, Miss st. Denis. the official head
liner, is nrt-but "Rubeville" is vaudeville
Have glance. The big old-fashioned
country store, the fat stove in the middle
OF the room with healthy fire, the big oil
lamps which hang from the ceiling a dozen
rubes leaning around the village band
tand a good one, too), the quartet the ad-
vance agent and barrels of fun But that
is not all. There is a quartet of rube
ceilists: and Jere Delaney, with his char
acter dances, and Felix Rush who is Just
'he klnd or rube that you would see up
az Plymouth Meeting or Lake Sunapee
~ IT, And there was all sorts of carry
ing on. 1t just seemed to happen. Didn't
seem ike any one ever wrote II at all.
fact' II Just appeared as If the store had
always been there
The customers at Eciths felt that way
ABOUT II, too. and wanted the rubes to stick
around. Its just one of those things that
you can't talk about on "A typewriter-you
ought to see It,
rms act belongs only on the big time" 3"
MISS st Denis and her dancing nymphs
,oId the story of Egypt, Greece and India
Ill the picturesque language of Terpsichore..
realistic atmosphere lent charm to the
many artistic numbers and awakened in
spiration. Despite It's utter simplicity, the
pose dance "Tilers of the Soil" brought
the biggest harvest of applause
Ted shawn gave the necessary touch of
romance and Chivalry to the scores with a
number of period dances.
sincere devotion to art characterized
the production, which reflects much credit
uron Miss St Denis and her agile assist.
ants
VIII Morrisey exposed the petty vanities
OF musicians and was assisted by Freddie
Clinton self-confessed pianist Mr.. Nor.
risy proved that he had some lurking mu.
seal ability and won no end of laughter
with his general comment. The pair received
warm approval
The sketch of Paul MCCarty and Elsie
Faye started with two attempts at suicide
Although the talk was decidedly under
taker-sh, the act was far from being a
dead one But there are so many good
things in their offering that the gruesome
portions could be cut way down Most of
the audience laughed even at the funeral
talk y clostoF dance gives'a joyous touch
to the proCes ..gs
Cotton SO kings" was the name of a
sketch offered by Mabee Adams and Mar
ion Murray. Two female drummers NEE;
in hotel and discover that each has musi-
cal talent, etc, etc. Laughs and applause
Flavilla, pretty girl in a nice white
dress, played an accordion which matched
her costume. Applause and three bows.
The Four Axis offered Japanese novelty
which overflowed with merit, Those Four
Entertainers weren't. Mrs. Vernon Castle
was seen in another film episode of "Patria." "
j. G. &.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Julian Rose-William Penn

One laugh after the other is about the
only way to describe the act of Julian
Rose the wellknown Hebrew comedian
who topped the bill at the Penn. 1t was
his first appearance at the West Philadel-
pha playhouse His stories concern Incl
dents of everyday life and cover a wide
range of subjects. Rose works quietly and
has a habit of getting to the point quickly.
incidentally he is Philadephian and
adds number of local touches which
emphasize the laughs. He was a big hit.
Entertaining acts were also presented
by Creighton Belmont and company, Glee
Club quartet, and Larry Reilly and the
Celtic Players. "The Coward" which was
acted by capable cast, proved an inter-
esting sketch. The photoplay, Nina, the
Flower Girl" held interest,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Social Whirl-GlObe

Musical comedy and the legitimate vie
for headline honors at the Globe this week.
The former is well represented by THE
Social Whrl" Tuneful melodies, jokes
that are new. an attractive chorus and a
number OF pleasing specialties add to, the
success of the act The principal roles are
enacted by Jack Russell, Lotta Baker and
Al knight.
AN Innocent Bystander." a one-act COM
edy-dramatc playlet drew many laughs
and was warmly applauded. The lines are
clever and the members of the cast excel
lent in the various roles. The staging and
scenic effects are all that one can desire.
Other acts which pleased were the Mat.
zatti Family. acrobats; Hobarts and Bill,
songs. chatter and dances: Mills and Moul-
ton in travesty; Cole and Denahy, dancers
Neil Mckinley, the happy nut" jokes and
funny stories; Ankles" a novelty offering
with music. and Visions dart" posing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
FAR-FAMED THREE WEEKS"
COMES TO KNICKERBOCKER
Adaptation of Elinor Glyn's Novel
Wins Approval-Gordon Eldredge
Makes Debut on Stage Here

The far-famed Three Weeks" an adap-
tation of Elinor Glyn's sensational novel by
the same name, was given by the Kncker-
booker Players at their theatre last night
The generous shower of applause which the
various parts called forth proved that sew
eral years of discussion of the play have
not detracted one whit from its popular
appeal.
The leading parts were portrayed cleverly
and effectively by Anna Doherty and John
LorenZ. Gordon Eldredge. a Philadelphia,
who has been seen numerous times in films.
made his first appearance here on the stage
in the part of '"retravitch." As an actor
he did as creditably lie has done in
motion pictures. Mr.. Eldredge Is a relative
of the late Press Eldredge, the celebrated
minstrel
The scenic effects achieved in Three
Weeks" are particularly worthy of mention
supporting and intensifying as they did the
climacteric parts of the story.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Talbot's Band-Cross Keys

Talbot's String Band, which won the first
prize for musical organizations in the num-
mers' parade, is the headliner at the Cross
Keys The offering of this big company
Of musicians Is decided vaudeville now
city. Their program included wide range
Of selections which were played with much
expression. The act was rewarded with
prolonged applause.
Others on the bill were Hugh Blaney,
Kelly and Mayo, Jack Morissey and com.
pany and Gordon and Powers,
The pictures were interesting and timely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Wanted, a Wife"-Nixon Grand

Wanted a Wife," a breezy skit with
gales Of laughter and fine clean humor
pleased at the Grand, Pretty girls and
clever lines contributed to- the quality of
the entertainment, There wasn't slow
movement anywhere in this piece 1t swept
along with its own momentum clear to the
end
Koban Japs Jack Marley and Lillian Fitz-
gerald Savannah and Georgia, and Ker-
lakes Pigs And they were some pigs, too
The little animals seemed endowed with
human intelligence. The pictures were en-
pertaining and up to date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06

.,cording TO the musical editor, we were
.,.s N see the font from which sprang
k~.Sa PARA and all naughty vhmps OF
~ raovjes who Just can't make thepselves
s.have As a matter of fact, we saw almost
y uttte of the star as we did of the plot
IA what we did see impressed rs win the
s.sj,ng that II must have been a very goou
md innocent world ten years PACK 10 'ake
.Sna Held as a delicious wickedness. OF
samrse 'you may break, you may shat
~. etc etc. and so Miss Held serves
w. very good automatic ad" for Fol
iow Me-" They follow.
According to the official communique,
AZ. Moi of Follow Me" is from the orig
.na, of Felix Dormann and Leo Ascher.'
were glad to know it really was original
sor the shreds of remaining Information re-
~srding the jealousies and iiirtations OF Mar
.u,s and Marquise de Lunay are just the
usual thing. .,,,o,,o
:, n,ot and star have been filled by many
sh,ngs but principally by songs that seem
81 aim at that state of sophstication which
hos always been Held to be bliss Thus the
rsfrain. when they grow older, they grow
nysfaced by the disclosure that the KipIing
wbo wrote "The Vampire" had domestic
amenities Somewhat the same strain turks
IN "The girls are getting wiser How
,ould YOU like to bounce baby on your
Lnee?" has its own message. Miss lield's
npce celebrated orbs are recapitalized in II
want TO be good. but my eyes wont let me
hebaye" ITS a cute little way or my
own" and what do you want to make
,hose ewes at me for. when they don't mean
~bet they saw" The last by the way,
would be a riot with Jolson at the helm.
vaudeville and Joseph Urban have con-
,ributed much to Follow Me-" In the latter
la t,tE. nfnE
sonal scene painters who have walked up to
The effectiveness of the newer methods on
the stage and painted some gay and pleas
ing sets which just fall short of positive
distinction.
Vaudeville supplies a good part-though
not altogether the" good part-of the cast
Iettie Yorke. last heard here in Alone at
last" and William p. Carleton, son of his
father and longtime stock favorite. lend
distinction to the performance. The humor
comes from Harry Tighe, Sylvia Jason. his
pocket handkerchief, and Henry Lewis Mr..
iewiss humor varies from Wont you see
beated?" for Wont you be seated to Il
will now sing a little song entitytittled "A
Bumbebee Backed Up TO Me and Pushed. Fl"
4 Offhand the enjoyment of the audience last
night suggested that the taste must be ac-
! uured On the other hand. it is not to be
denied that the hard-driving personal en-
B thusiasm of these three--the essence of
n pudeville-gets them over
Mr. Romberg is stll writing the music Of
& the Lyric. If he has missed any show at
that theatre this year. that insubstantial
E.pageant leaves not a music rack behind in
1.-The critics memory. Mr.. Romberg knows
bis business. lie can throw off ragtme
patter and Viennese subtleties with both
hands
Follow Me" is richly and brightly done,
But 1t is little bit short on that whole
souled Joy of life which makes musical
,eomedy. X. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Where "PearL" viii BE
.ShOUn Tomorrow

Lyric Theatre-ReadinC Pa.
oxford Theatre--162i Germantown avenue
Park Theatre-SCranton, Pa. a.
Century Thcatrc-StNth ana Erie avenue.
strand Theatre-Twelfth and Grard avenue.
Opera HouBe-West Chester, IA. -
OrthodoX-OrthodoX street ana FRANKFORT
avenue. ~
Regis Yheatre-152S Cumberland street.
Rex Theatrc-Nanticoke, Pa.
Family Theatre-SCrHnton, Pa.
Washington Palace - Twenty-fourth ana
Brown streets
Biiou Dream--Milton, Pa.
cross Keys Theatre-SiXtleth and Market
streets.
Lion Theatre-McAdoo, Pa
Broadway Observation-Disclosures, Pa.
Riiou Theatre--Brdgcton, N. j.
Hippodrome Thcatrc-l.ancaster. Pa.
Pastime Theatre-Lewistown, Pa.
strand Theatrc-Chester, Ia.
Oppra Naturalization, Pa
Empress Theatre-Manayunk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Ginger Girls--TrocaderO

An abundance of comedy and a plentiful
supply of up.to-datc songs were generously
sprinked throughout the show presented
at the Trocadero by the Ginger Girls.
The show overnowed with wit of the
eXtemporaneous order and an aggregation
of agile girls participated in several pic
turesuue numbers.
The scenery and costumes were In keep
ing with the atmosphere of the produc-
tons. The show was enjoyed by large
audience.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Hospitals Ask State Aid

HARRISBUR RG. Feb 6.--More than fifty
appropriation bills were presented in the
Legislature last night Among them were
the following: Philadelphia Polytechnic
100000; Frankford Hospital. s2500: Penn
sylvania Asylum, $4,000; Gynecean Hos
pital, 100000; Philadelphia Orthopedic.
$4,000; ST. Mary's Hospital, Philadelphia
Sl2O.50O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
ALMOST ANY THEATRE-"Eas Street" Mu
l-Lone star. with Charles Chaplin. Stor
written and directed by MIR. Chaplin.


tual-Ione star. with Charles Chaplin. Story
written and directed by MIR. Chaplin.
The Stanley. Victoria, Palace, Regent aad
Alhambra, and maybe some more, showed
the newest Chaplin yesterday-and also the
best. Easy Street is singularly felici-
tous enterta nment-f that isn't going a
little bit out of range verbally It has
just enough plot and just enough incident
and 1t keeps the comic business moving
swiftly and evenly throughout its whole
length. But it has above all things the
best acting Chaplin has had chance to
do in months. lie begins in mission as a
contrite bum" fun of the soberest sort
of amusing solemnness. lie joins the police
force after an uproariously subtle moment
of hesitancy before the station, He more or
less accidentally cleans up the toughest
street in the city and carries us through
score of wild incidents and chases with
an eye constant for the most minute OF
comically human twists. See Easy Street"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Trade Union Woman" to Speak

Miss Alice Henry. Of Chicago, who is
native of Australia and is the author of
THE Trade Union Woman" tonight will
deliver the first of series of four lectures
at the headquarters of the Women's Trade
Union League, PAS South Eighth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
BEBAN IN GOOD FILM
AT STANLEY THEATRE
"His Sweetheart" Has Plenty of
Action and Excel
lent Types
CHAPLIN AS A POLICEMAN
Seen at Many Local Houses in the
Best Comedy He Has Done
in Years
BY the Photoplay Editor

STANLEY-"Hs sweetheart" Morosco-parR-
mount, with George Brhan. story by Mr..
l{eban and Lawrence McClOskcy. Directed by
Donald crisp.
The newest Morosco film tempts the critic
to say that this company is now turning
out the best average productions OF any of
Paramounts organizations The photoEia-
ply and printing are splendid. The lighting
comes up again and again to the Lasliy
standard. The acting Is rich in nicely cho-
sen types. The direction is almost faultlcss.
And the story keeps interest bounding
along, Incidentally the tale is rather
steep" in its dynamite-loHded golf ball,
WHICH serves as Il climax; but it certainly
grips and there are many subtle contrasts
of character which are decidedly above the
average Donald Crisp's direction adds
lot to the effectiveness of the slum scenes.
a ground he trod often enough with Grif-
fifth in the Biograph days--and he uses close
ups sparingly, but most strikinglN Mr..
Bebau's acting is as volublc as ever. lie
is supported by splendid type in Sarah
Herman. who plays his Italian mother with
rare restraint and power. Helen Jerome
Eddy is excellent as the heroine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06

Irene Fenwick and owen Moore formed
a two-star combination in "A Girl Like
That at the Palace yesterday. Chaplin in
Easy Street" also was displayed. The
Victoria had THE Bride Of Hate" with
Frank Keenan, and Marjorie Wilson, in ad-
diton to Easy Street" The Strands
attraction was Money Magic" reviewed
above, while Clara Kimball Young in THE
Foolish Nirg.L" came to the Belmont "In-
tolerance continues its success at the
Chestnut Street Opera House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
ARCADIA - Chicken Casey" lncc Triangle.
with Dorothy Dalton. story by J. q, liaWks.
Directed by Raymond Il. West

ARCADIA " hlrken 'uNeN'.' lll'''- l'l'El's
with Dorothy Dalton. story by J, q. Hawks.
Directed by Raymond Il. West.
The story Of chicken Casey" may he
thought obvious and old. or odd and new
depending on your experience of fiction and
your mental attitude. Certainly tictional
actresses who wanted particular parts to
play have frequently impersonatcd similar
people i'm real life so successfully as to win
the coveted chance. But whether you've
read or seen that sort or yarn before. your
attitude toward it is everything, and the
lnce forces. through Mr. Hawks and Mr..
West have taken care of that with a
vengeance. Most of the plotting and all
of the direction keep you thoroughly con-
WINGED that Chicken Casey" is a real and
delightful entertainment The acting helps,
too. Miss Dalton and Howard Hickman are
thoroughly adequate, while Charles Gum
plays an author with really striking clever
ness. But then the fact that Director West
keeps the Windsor tie off Mr.. 1iCkman's
dramatic critic and only let's Mr.. Gum add
it to his trimmed glasses for one short scene
has a lot to do with it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06

SANOY-"Tillie Wakes Up," World, with Marie
lressler Story by Mari, Swan. Directed by
Harry Davenport
Here Is very amusing comedy that
needs next to nothing written about it. II
hasn't got the terrific. cver-present comic
punch of "rilie'S PunCtured Romance"
but that Is merely to say thal the Keystone
Company didn't produce II. This one has
Miss Dressler at hU best, amidst all the
terrors and joys Of Coney Islands shows.
The excuse is double domestic difficulty
which sets two henpecked partners, male
and Miss Dressler off to have a good time
So does the audience
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-06
Ceneral Development Paws More

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-The General De-
yelopment Company has declared quar-
terly dividend OF 81, payable March to
stock of record February. 15. Three months
ago S1.50 was declared.