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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
MARITAL COMEDY
ORPHEUM'S OFFERING
(Which One Shall I Marry?"
Wins Much Favor in
Germantown

(Which one Shall Marry" "A comedy
with its heart throbs and tears, was the
Offering presented last night at the Or
pheum Theatre in Germantown. The
play Is not farce and has running
through 1t moral. and Il IA new de-
parture in playwriting. Many funny
situations develop during the unfolding
of the play. which depicts the life among
the Irish working class.
Gertrude Ritchie, plays the part OF a
girl of 1rish-American parentage. who
has before her the subject of choosing
husband best suited for her. One of
her suitors Is her wealthy employer,
while the other is a workingman who
comes from her own social plane. Miss
Rtchic proves herself an actress of
above the average ability and her acting
won favor with the audience. The stage
settings are good, and, all told, the play
Is a good evenings entertainment.
ITO tell whom the girl chooses for her
helpmate would be unfair to those who
expect to see the show. but the author
has a plot surrounded by many amusing
Incidents that kept the audience in n
state of laughter during almost the en-
tire performance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04

"POLLYANNA" AGAIN
GLADDENS PLAYGOERS
Sweet Book Play Pours Theat-
rical Balm on Jaded and
Sophisticated

PoLLYANNA---A comedy in four. acts h,
CATHERINE Chlsholm si1olr GUSHING BASED do, on
street Theatre.
Mrs. Carmody y............ NTaudc Granger
Miss carroll l...,......,., Helen wssthershy
Nancy. NnT ME MISS rolys servant Mas@ Selma Si Hail
Miss Polly Harrington. her aunt,
Pollyanna whittier, '"rho Glad Girl.
Patricia Collinge
Master stephen Davis
John pendetoIn,. ESQ. bachelor called
RicccRcr Pcndletcn's man Harry Barfoot
Dr. chiffon, Pcndlcton's friend
Jimmy Bean taEed II years.. Glenn Hunter
Place, New England village. Time.
nowadays
All be glad together! Pollyanna, the
glad girl" is here again. Gladly we
are gladdened at her glad game" the
IIoyle of which is that there Is silver
lining of gladnegs to every human cloud,
gladly arching rainbow after every
storm, a little sweet of gladness to be
distilled from every bitter experience.
Those of US who go to the playhouse
frequently have right good cause TO be
glad when "A glad play" pours balm over
our jaded and sophisticated feelings, and
those of us who go TO the playhouse
seldom have reason to he glad when
we have the chance TO participate in
"A glad play which refreshes us and
makes MS better for seeing it.
Patricia collinge is still the airy. fairy.
huneycd rainbow of heroine, made of
rice and spice and everything nice and
SuGary, that she was three seasons ago.
She still gladly does her bit 10 make
everybody gladder despite the fact that
ii must he life monotonous to be so
sweet so often, six nights and two mat
inees every week. And she and her coll
leagues are going to add to the glad
ness Of the Red Cross by giving "A special
matinee on Friday for its benefit. The
cast has been changed only slightly and
that none for the worse. The indi-
vidual and team work is admirable and
the devotion to the ideals of the glad
philosophy truly beautiful. Souls that
yearn for sweet sentiment in their
drama, lots Of good humor. Il trino of
pathos and the kind of comedy that
brings frank unaffected laughs on the
wings of it9 humor will find abundance
Of everything they relish in "Pollyanna."
one Of the best patronzed plays Of its
generation. What reviewer could be
cynical captured in the fine fresh rapture
of supreme gladness? What reviewer
I should rise superior to what the people
. like so gladly? w. T. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
COnfucius'-NixOn Grand

A varied bill, each number of which
is model for its sort, opened at the
Nixon Grand yesterday afternoon. Miss
Dong F'ong Cue divides principal honors
with Harry How in THE Daughters Of
Confucius." a unique and elaborate pro-
duction, with a Chinese theme. which Is
faithfully developed and presented.
Cassells Mexican hairless dogs are
far from witless. and do remarkable
tricks, showing that they have more
sense than many Mexican men. Other
pleasing numbers are Wood. Melville and
Phillips, comedy trio; Martini and
Maximilian, burlesquinG ledgerdemain
Scott Gibson, in Scotch songs and stories
ana antics, and Al and Fannie Stedman
in 'PianoCapcrs," which are full of har-
mony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
BESSIE CLAYTON STAR
IN DANCE AT KEITH'S
Artistic Numbers Delight
Patrons-Mr. and Mrs.
Barry Score Big Hit

Bessie clayton held the center of the
stage at l<cths last night in one Of the
most skillfully executed and warmly re-
Ceived dance reVueS that ever fitted
across Il Philadelphia stage.
Dainty, petite and animated. the So
called American queen OF the dance
surrounded herself with most able as
sistants. The Mosconi Brothers, Phil
adelphians. with their rapd-iirc aero
batic steps and slides, WED with their
principal in meriting applause. while
the admirable physique of Paisley Noon,
Miss Clayton's partner. assured an ex-
cellent foil for the diminutive danscuse.
Sheer grace marked Miss Clayton's per-
formancc. a quality that even the "jazz"
number could not stamp out. Charles
f. strickland performed his accom-
panist role clevcrly.
Two other acts stood out in bold re-
lief.
The one was 1.-THE Burglar" a new
skit enacted by Mr. and Mrs Jimmy
Barry. old favorites. He was scream
ingly funny in his "rube." correspond
cnce school burglar makeup and she
supported him as of old. u decided hit
was recorded for Mr. Barry's Lay of
the Wishbonc" a song in which the de-
eervedly popular comedian displayed his
grip ON psychological humor. Their
material was original. up to- the minute
and brought riot of laughter. The other
"top-notchcr" was Nenita Gould. II was
her lot umaded and unabetted, save for
her own personality. to win a storm OF
auplausc and a curtain call in her irSt
appearance at keith's. Her impersona-
tions were very effective. she demon
strated the wide range Of emotional por-
.tsat.,V ranged from
tragedy to pantomime mimicry oil Bert
Williams playing poker.
Most elaborate of the offerings was
"The Bontires Of Old Empires" by the
author Of war Brides" This is time
w play symbolic of the upsweep of DEM
ocracy over the ruins Of imperialism.
Geraldine O'Brien enacted the principal
role as revolutionary, with George
Webb, "A captain Of the military regime,
the chief male character. The symbol
ism in the mixture of music and flesh
and-blood acting was well conceived, hut
apparently not thoroughly appreciated.
LYONS ana Yoscu. reunited as Yankee
wop" musicians. played and sang their
| way into their hearers hearts. y scenic
| vocal and instrumental novelty 'waS
| Katherine's Daua's "Fantasia' OF horal
| lighting effects. Phillip Morse played
| the flute well. Alexander. O'Nell ana
Sexton, in prom Virginia gave a
darktown song and dance recital a
unique vehicle balancing act was rum off
| by Valentine and Bell, and another nov
| elty was "A scenic aCrobatic number un-
| der the ant title, Sports in the Alps.
| 4 Red Cross morning matinee. it was
| announced will be held next Friday at
| 1880 o'clock Seats are 81 each. the
| proceeds to go To the American Red
/ Cross. now in big canNaign for 49,
! 600 OOO members.
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midnight FrOlickers"-Penp

The Midnight FrolicHers," one of the
best musical song -and-dance acts seen
in this city at popular prices, Is the
leading act on the bill at the william
Penn Theatre this week There is aC-
ton of the whirlwnd variety from the
rise to the drop of the curtain, with
soane excellent dancing by two clever
young women and their partners. Not Il
small part of the credit for the success
of the act should go to AN orchestra ot
three. who demonstrate their versatility
by playing many Instruments
Another snappy vaudeville act on tho
bill is "rhc Seeing Point presented
by the Klono brothers. singers takers
and dancers The Derken sisters, a
couple Of pretty girls. offered some good
songs, while frankie Carpenter and com
pany appeared in a comedy, War Is
War"
Dustin Farnum, in THE Spy" a thrill
ing photoplay, is also on the bill, and
brought a good bill to Il close.
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HERE'S YOUR CHANCE:
GET MARRIED FREE
If Bridegroom Is in Service,
Rev. Mr. Ballentine Will
Give Fee to Bride

Attention, men! The big question
has been decided. If you are an en-
listed man, if you have been drafted, or
expect to be in the near future, take
your Maude, Ethel, Alice, or whatever
her sweet name may be, and get "hitched
up" Get married.
Such. at least, IS the advice of the
Rev. Frank S. Ballentine. chaplain of
the Naval Home, Twenty-fourth street
and Grays Ferry road He not only
says that enlisted men should get mar
ried before going to war. Better STILL
he announced that he will marry couples
free of charge.
Doctor Ballentine, under cross-ex-
animation, admitted that he will charge
a fee for tying the sacred knot for en-
listed men. but explained that in every
case he will accept the fee only to turn
it over to the bride for pin money.
The question of matrimony for en-
listed men has been much discussed,
Lots of girls, knowing their "bestests"
are going to war, are inclined to do the
leap-year stunt. The men, fearing no
doubt that they may return crippled or
manned from democracy's war. are in
cl:ned to be reticent. Many of these
stlwart young warriors nave expressed
the opinion that it is not fair to the girl
to marry In such times as these.
In a nutshell, ask Doctor Ballentine
he knows He said;
/'Many people think I am III advised
| i'll urging men in the service to get mar
ried especially at time when they are
about to be ordered away. l not only
think they ought to get married, but
think that the imm!nence OF their de-
parture makes 1t the more imperative
that they see to it that the nuptial knot
is tied before they go. l don't wish to
be understood as advising hasty, Ill
mated coupling. but where there exists
mutual understanding and love. then
the marriage VOWS bring a stronger tie
| that cements the two hearts even when
parted by thousands Of miles"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
MUZIO CHARMS AT
MORNING MUSICALE
Metropolitan Opera Soprano and
Paul Reimers Stars at Belle
vue Concert

The first of the seasons morning musi-
Gales in the ball room of the Bellevue
Stratford yesterday introduced Claudia
MuZio and Paul ReimerS as stellar
artists. The former singer had hereto
fore been heard in this city only in opera.
II was evident that she possesses qualih-
cations for the concert istage as well as
for lyric drama. although, naturally, her
training inclines her toward the art in
which vocalism is blended with acting.
Her soprano tones are clear. fresh and
we'll placed. The charm of youth is also
a satisfying asset in her equipment
Miss Muzos American education
served her admirably in the intelligible
Interpretation of group of engaging
songs i'm our vernacular. Liza Leh-
mann's "'Thc Cuckoo" was delightfully."-
given. other numbers in EngishN were
La FORCES "To Messenger, Rum
mels Ecstasy" Whelpley's THE Night
ingale Has 1.yrc of Gold Her
dramatic instincts we're eHectlNely re-
vealed in an aria from Madame Butter
ny." which opened the recital. and her
grasp of French delicacy was pleasantly
emphasized in Bachelet's "Chere Mutt"
Fourdrain's "Chevauchec Cosaque" and
gayotte from Massenets "Manon," Her
exhibit in the Coloratura passages
of the baual waltz song from Gounod's
Romeo ct .Juliette" was less" brilliant.
Mir Reimers, the tenor, displayed a
somewhat affected style, but his selec-
tions in French. Spanish, Italian and
English nonetheless won favor. His
English euunciation had the laborsd pre-
cision Of the Teuton who has lived long
in America II was said at the con-
cert that Mr.. Reimers is a naturalized
citizen Giuseppe Bamboschek and
l., YI,n tt.. 80,
pansts.
The proceeds of the musicale will be
devoted to the American Overseas Com
nlittee Of the Emergency Aid. There
will be six concerts in this morning
series
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
"OH, GIRL A HIT
AT THE CASINO
High Cost of Flirting" Amuses
Good Crowd at Burlesque
House

\ good crowd at the Casino last night
pronounced "Oh. Girl. :" up to the stand
ard of the theatres productions in every
detail. "'The High Cost of Flirting" is a
wcllrounded burlesque. and it is helped
along by the presence of a good cast.
The honors of the evening belong un-
doubtedly to Miss jeanette Mohr. who
scored heavily in "All Bound Round by
the Mason Dixie Line" This little girl
is one of the most attractive soubrettes
seen at the Casino this year Many
would do well to emulate her natural,
easy stage presence. Others in the cast
are Clare Evans, Monroe Lockwood.
Morey Clark and Frances Botsford. An
unusual effort has been made to make
the show travel fast from "A standpoint
Of music and dancing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
FORMER MEDIGO-CHI
STAFF NOW in ARMY
Virtually Every One Serving
in Some Branch of Uncle
Sans Service

Virtually every man of the former
teaching staff of the Medico-C Chirurgical
College, which is now a part of the
University Of Pennsylvania Medical
School, is taking a prominent part in
the medical seryice of his country. Many
are now in active war service. while
others are subject TO call, They are:
Warren Stirling. first lieutenant, NJ.
o. Il. C., at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Albert L. Rousell, working at Red
Cross Hospital, Philadelphia.
A. c. Morgan, first lieutenant. NJ. o.
r. c., now on duty in tuberculosis board
of army at Camp Macarthur, Waco,
Texas.
Francis J. Dever, junior lieutenant, U.
S. "
Richard S. Davis, NJ o. r. C..
Andrew Anders, first lieutenant, VI. O..
r. G.. at Fort Oglethorpe.
Ernest Laplace, major, NJ. O. r. c.,
now In Red Cross Naval Hospital. Phila-
delphia
John J. Gllbrlde, captain. NJ. o. r. C.
Stilwell C. Burns, captain. NJ o. r. C.,
at Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg,
n. c.
w. Easterly Ashton. major. NJ. o. II.
c.. surgeon of 3O9th Heavy Artillery,
Camp Dix. y. j.
| George NJ. Boyd. captain, NJ. o. II. C.
John A. McGlinn. lieutenant COM
mander, u. S. N. in charge OF the Navai
Station Hospital No 2, League Island
Navy Yard. Philadelphia.
| Charles Il. Reynolds. first lieutenant
NJ. o. II. c.. 309th Infantry. National
Army.
L. Webster Fox. major. NJ. o. II. G.
Edward b. Gleason, captain. Naval
Medical Reserve Corps.
William n. Hinkle. first lieutenant.
NJ. o. II. c.
Ross Hall skinern. major. M. o. r. c,
Fred NJ. Strouse. member of stan al
Red Cross Hospital (Medico-ChD.
Judsof Deland. lieutenant commander
~ Coast Naval Defense.
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George ROssner-NiXOn

There IS an abundance of comedy at
the Nixon this week and the show also
offers many novelties. George Rossner,
IA character impersonato-, showed how
easy it was to- resemble famous men and
sprinkled his act with good comedy. He
changed from one character as quick
as "A wink and was warmly appreciated.
Wheeler and Mickey aroused 10 end
Of laughter with Their cyClonic BRAIN
storm comedy. An up-to-the-minutc
sliit called "The Scout was presented
by jeanette Allen and company. Other
good acts included the Clown Seal. which
performed wonderful juggling feats, and
Frances. and Ross. Jack and Jill" with
Jack Pickford and Louise Huff was the
photoplay feature. A Sunshine comedy
was also offered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
Eunxry Heart"-Nixon Colonial

Xxcepttonal vaudeville accomp lnles
D o6cre<n offering at the Colonial Thea
y Germ lntown. this week. Pauline
1orick IN rrhe Hungry Heart" plays
/1sry human heroine portrayed by
<@tn Graham Phillips. Volant does
kifying stunts with his flying piano.
~ Haskill amuses with his wit and
e1y act. Martha Hamilton and COM
R present "Oh. You Women" where
~ woman buys everything in sight
~ nstallment plan. and Edmunds
Nina Leedom. a Philadelphia girl.
1noe convulsive comical situations
3o1ng TO the Wedding" La Belle
oocs and company appear In a Eu-
- novelty Of merit and the Duffe-
~ troupe OF aerial artists furnish
u the air.
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Mile-a-M Minute Girls-Gayety

There. is considerable spirit and dash
in the show offered this week at the
Gayety by the Milc-a- Minute Girls. The
burlesques are up TO the minute and in
terspersed with catchy musical num-
bers. Several good comedians cnliven
the proceedings and keep the laughs
moving rapidly. No expense has been
spared to stage the show along elaborate
lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
Follies Bergere-Cross Keys

Pretty girls adorned with beautiful
costumes appear to advantage in the
Follies Bergere Revue. which headlines
the show at the Cross Keys. There are
numerous scenes in the course Of the
tabloid. which concludes with a stirring
musical number. Just Play a Ragtime
Battle Tune" The act Is up to the min
ute and was cordially greeted by large
audience.
From the standpoint of applause the
hit Of the bill was Bobbe and Nelson.
the comedians with operate voices. This
lively pair stopped the show" as a re-
suit Of their excellent musical numbers.
other acts on the bill were ellison and
DeMott, Devote and Moratis, Hoyt
Hyams and Ray. and Ipwando's Circus.
Last night the Red Cross drive was
started and an auction sale Of boxes
Matted 400 In few minutes. A per-
1>rnnan<n for ~ He'd Cross win be held
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
isle of OfIunOcence'-BrOalway

THE lsle of innocence" a bright and
pretentious tabloid musical comedy Of
fering, was the chief vaudeville attrac-
tion at the Broadway last night. The
c2st includes good vocalists, clever come
dams and chorus that is up to the
minute. The staging and scenic effects
left nothing TO be desired.
The feature film was Aladdin and His
Wonderful Lamp"
Brown and Taylor entertained with
popular songs, and Stickney's circus was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
LOST AND FOUND

WALLET--Lost. broad st. station. between
and n. m. Dec. I. brown leather wall
let containing transportation. check and
some money; liberal reward for return. g.
w. Wallace, Hotel Bcllevue- -Stratford.
DOG-Grcyhound. blue and fawn. female;
collar marked Oln Finney. Beth Ayers,
owner name: reward. Phone Beth Ayres
III or Filbert 45OO.
DOG-Lost, Friday at .. M. a male dog.
.whlte head terrier, spotted brown and
white with long ears and long hair; So re-
ward. Address ~ Queen st.
POCKETBoOK--Lost, pocke tbook. cash and
check. w. Sellg. 425S Parkside ave. LIB
eral reward.
WATCH-Lost. gold wrist watch. with khaki
Dand, in Racquet club. Nov. 81. Reward
u returned To j. Il. Caldwell g. Co.. Juniper
and Chnstnut sts
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novelty comedy offering. Murray
nett also helped make the evening
tertainment a successi
Julian Eltnge. the clever femaiS
personator. in The Clever Mrs. Carfal
will be the motion-picture Offering thS(
last three days of the week. THE Fol-
lies Bergerc Ryeue" will be the vaude.
Vile headline.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
Continuing Plays

11cal and poeticai Peter Ibbet-
<ulth John and Lionel Barrymore
<Hnntance Collier in the leading
&crsn its second week at the
xhontre last evening ''The
6nn~ n the Garrick. continues
<1o61y prosperous engagement.
- Love" y providing patrons
&oc(puf Street Opera House
~ uuusicaI entertainment.
Iheotr> Nargaret AngIin
800 = No luportancs. q
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broadway Bellies" at the Troc

The Broadway Bellies" Is undoubted-
ly one Of the best shows seen at the
Trocadero Theatre this year. 1t is full
of pep" and speed and gives Joe
Marks. an excellent Hebrew comedian.
a good chance to show his worth. Others
In the piece are Ed Cole. Della Clark
and Pearl Lawlee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-04
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

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CI.ERKS-Young ladies familiar with stock
ledsers and the handling Of orders; should
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14l1 WiGrner Bldg.
DESIGNER wanted. experienced on silk
waist - Lcdser Branch. 5l7 w. Girerd.
DRESSMARER wants exper waist fnishsr.
APPRENTICES and improv 225D N. 10th Ut.
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PERSONALS

IMPORTANT
The Philadelphia Protestant Episcopal City
Mission employs no agents to solicit fhe
public for funds. Any person representing
himself as such Is an impostor. The au-
thorized financial agent Of the City Mission
Is the general secretary.
II. CRESSON McIIENRY,
- General Secretary.
BESSIE: II Bessie. who wrote to her uncle,
William Vraig. at Kansas City In 1905.
Will communicate with the undersigned she
Will learn something greatly to her advan-
tage WALTER NJ. APPEL,
$50 Symes building,
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