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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07
SNAP SHOTS FROM
ABBEV|LLE SCHOOL

Abbeville, S. c., Nov. %, 1917.
The ninth and tenth grades were
told that they were to write their
examinations in ink that this was a
special compliment to their abilities
Divis Kerr said he considered
that the worst compliment he ever
received.
When the fourth grade was ask
ed why the earth appeared so small
to US, Cecil Tate answered, "Be-
cause our eyes are so very small
that we see only part of it at one
time"
Misses Elizabeth Faulkner, Vino
ma Barksdale and Lois Little attend
ed the B. M. |. and Erskine foot
ball game at Due West on Thanks
giving Day.
A number Of the high school pu-
pills spent Thanksgiving out of town
Miss Virginia Aiken was in Clinton,
Misses Alyce and Edna McAelvey
in Lawrenceville, Ga, and Miss Ly-
dia Owen in Atlanta.
Il
Miss Mary Adams will spend this
weekend in Seneca with her sister.
The members of the fourth grade
arc exchanging letters with the
members of another fourth grade
in New Jersey. The last letters
were written about plants which are
found here aid not usually found
in g northern climate. Two OF them
are printed below.
Dear Alma,
l received your letter some days
ago, and l am writing to tell you
about .le weather and a few other
things here.
We've had ice only one morning.
The rest of the days have been
warm and beautiful.
We have roses and chrysanthe-
NUNS ir bloom now. Have you
seen chrysanthemums larger than
saucers? They sell for fifty cents
each.
The only fruit ripe now is the
pomegranite. 1t looks something
like an orange and when you break
it open you do not see anything
but little red seeds that we eat.
Have you ever seen sugar-cane?
1t grows about as tall as man,
gets ripe in the fall, then it is cut,
sent to a mill where the juice is
pressed out of it and boiled into
syrup.
My letter is getting rather long
so I will stop. Your friend,
Lavinia McCuen.
Dear Charles,
We are having warm weather
now and it is clear most of the
time. We have had a good deal of
frost too.
We still have roses, agaratums,
chrysanthemums, scarlet sage, and
in bloom.
Our magnolia trees are green all
the time. The leaf is long,, thick,
green, shiny one and is brown on
the bottom. The blossom is cup
shape and is a cream color. The
tree is about sixty feet high.
The tea olive has a short chubby
leaf and is rough and dark green.
Ill y i |
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

Germany may not think much of
the ability of Uncle Sam to wage
war, but it now looks as if Germany
was anxious to reach a decision in
the conflict before the Sammies are
heard from next Spring.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

News comes from Washington
that an announcement will shortly
be made which will clarity the po-
itical situation in the state in so
far as the senatorial race next sum-
mer is concerned. Is John T. Dun
can about to announce for the SEN
ate?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

The United States has accom-
plished one thing in the war al
ready. Old Hindenburg has begun
to talk, and when a man who knows
how to fight like Hindenburg begins
to talk, he has seen the finish.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

Now the Turks are weary of Ger
man rule. Soon every one of Ger
many's allies will be tired of her
way of doing things.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

There seems to be no doubt
about one thing-President Wilson
has it in for Bill Hohenzollern, and
Bill knows it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

ly be left to strut their uneasy
hour and be forgotten" He has
taken their measure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

Merchants are liable to prosecu-
ton if they violate the food laws
by charging IL cents or more a
pound for sugar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07
u. D. c. MEETING.

The u. D. C.'s will meet next
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 18th, at
four o'clock, at the home of Mrs.
w. C. Sherard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07

President Wilson deals kindly
with the critics of the administra-
ton, and the pacifists. He says of
them, only this,-"They may safe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-12-07
BREVITIES.
* * * * * * * + * *

Everyone can buy Thrift Bond
Only twenty-five cents is required
at a time until you have savet
$500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

Elsie Ferguson, in "'Barbary Sheep
perturbation OF Robert Kitchens
great story, will be seen for the frs,
time in films at Loew's Columbia to-
day. Monday, Tuesday. and Wednes-
day. Conceded by many to be the
most beautiful woman on the speak
ing stage, Elsie Ferguson is one OF
the last among the famous artists OF
the drama to become associated with
the motion picture art
The story OF "Barbary Sheep" con-
Germs the wife of an English noble
man who longs for a change from the
life at her luxurious country resi-
dence and prevails upon her husband
to take her to Algeria The adyen-
lures she meets there make thrill
ing story.
A Sidney Drew comedy and the
Hearst-Paths News will also be
shown.
Beginning Thursday and for the
last half of the week Wallace Reid.
one OF the most popular masculine
stars in the films, will be seen In his
latest photoplay. The Hostage"
As an extra added attraction. THE
Gift Of the Magi," an o. Henry mas
terpiece. will be shown. With its
blend of reality and humor it should
prove q delight in the films.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Gayety Theater
To GfUe Horse to
Popular Officer

The announcement made BY Man.
ager Jarboe Of the Gayety Theater
that his house win donate q saddle
horse to the most popular mounted
Commissioned officer in the District
National Guard. has resulted in the
development OF a spirit Of friendly
rivalry between the members OF that
organl[ation-
The horse. was purchased By the
theater from Major Gerald Griffin.
surgeon general in charge Of local
veterinarian hospitals attached to the
army. It was ridden by him PERSONAL
~ during the period that he vas at
tached to Fort Sam Houston in Texas.
Before the sale was contaminated. Il
was given a thorough examination by
DR.. r. c. Tally, veterinarian in charge
at thes depot duartermaster'B stables.
who pronounced him sound.
II Is q beautiful brown. marked
with black points, Is ten hands high.
and weighs 1000 pounds. II was bred
on the famous Ranch c. In Arizona,
and bears that brand. together with
that OF the Government "Wipers" u
the name Il bore when Mater Griffin
purchased Il, the origin Of which Is
to be traced to the mispronounciation
OF the French word ~Ypres" By
Cockney soldiers.
Major Griffin states that while At
Fort Sam Houston, he organized the
Remount Cross Country Club. the
course in connection with which had
thirty-two jumps OF the varying sizes
used In army training for horses. all
of which ~Wipers" made unfaltering-
ly. So proficient became the animal on
these Jumps that he was later used
as school horse" for beginners.
The competition at the Gayety II
to be determined by a voting con-
test, one vote being allowed every
patron attending the house the week
OF September to 8.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
VARIED PROGRAMS AT THE MOTION PICTURE HOUSES
Capital Resorts
Offer Variety of
Outdoor Pleasure

Labor Day will be 1ttIngly observed at
Glen Echo Park. number OF special
features having been added to the regu-
lar fun program that has proven 90
popular all this season. In anticipation
OF another record-breaking holiday
crowd a car service has been provided
that will have cars running through
from the heart Of the city at intervals
or only few minutes.
For the Sunday visitors the manage
ment has secured again the local organ
ization that earlier in the summer made
such a hit" with Glen Echo patrons.
Sol Minister'S own band. which will be
heard In a series Of concerts In the aft
ernoon. In addition there will be a spe-
cial showing OF photoplays, which,
ike the concerts, Is free.
Tomorrow and all the week the dam
GERS will have their innings in the big
pavilion where q ten-piece orchestra
plays nightly. and the daily amusement
schedule will be launched with the free
movies. For the thrill seekers the derby
racer and the gravity will be right at
hand. and the midway, with its host Of
JOY providers, the carrousel. and ali the
long list Of other amusements win pro-
vide entertainment diversified enough to
suit all tasteG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

Tides Of Fate" a photoplay based
on Kate Jordan's novel, Creeping
Tides" will hold the screen at Gran
dalrs today and tomorrow, with Alex
andra Carlisle heading the cast 1t
is a story of both English and Ameri'
can life, the heroine OF which Is a
young girl who unknowingly marries
a counterfeiter. Later, the man Is
traced by the police who arrest the
girl as an accomplish and both are
sentenced to prison. How she makes
her escape to America and finally
finds happiness after a series OF eX,
citing adventures brings the story to
a gripping conclusion.
For Tuesday and Wednesday, the
attraction will be Hell Morgan's
Girl" a story OF underworld life in
San Francisco before the FIRE and
earthquake. Spectacular scenes are
said to be q predominating feature
Of this film.
Commencing Thursday, the attrac-
ton for the remainder OF the week
will be THE Amazons," a picturiza-
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CONTINUED from Page Twelve,

has made elaborate preparations.
S. z Poll, the proprietor OF this
and chain of twenty-nine other
theaters, has contracted with about
nifty Of the leading Broadway pro
ducers to supply productions for his
theater during the coming season,
the initial offering OF which will be
peg Ny Heart" the charming play
Of love and romance in which ]. Hart
ley Manners, the author, found a
terest OF the play Is in its pointed
dialect and frank unfolding OF his
skillfully drawn characters.
When the author wrote the beauti-
full story of the winsome Irish miss II
was no secret that he intended to
produce a role that would bring
stellar position to his fiancee, Miss
Laurette Taylor. How well he sue
ceeded in fitting the type to his sweet
heart OF those days the world now
knows. She wore the enviable honors
Of holding the longest continuous
success known to the stage.
For the production at popular prices
worthy successor has been found
and an excellent cast will be seen.
Charming Miss Ann Pittwood is the
delightful heroine, Ralph Campbell
is Jerry, George Barnett is the SILLY
ass" son, Alaric; George Clare is
Jarvis, and the others are equally
capable. The scenic equipment is the
same as adorned the stage OF the Cort
Theater in New York city during the
plays phenomenal run in that city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

This weeks offering at the Casino
Theater will be the remarkable
alIegorical fantasy PURITY" which
has attracted the widest attention and
been the subject of much heated dis
cussIon. The principal parsonage in
the work is Miss Audrey Munson.
whom famous artists have declared
to be the most perfect model" She
has posed not only for artists OF in
ternational renown. but for the great
est living sculptors. The Mcmillan
memorial fountain. by Herbert Adams.
which adorns the Capitol grounds in
this city. carries three reproductions
OF Miss Munson's figure
purity" tells the story OF the quest
OF a young and struggling poet for his
ideal Of womanhood. and q romance
absorbing interest has been woven
about the search. Miss Nunson. ap-
pearing in the name part, Is seen in
a wide variety OF poetic expressions,
most OF them filmed in woodland
glades in California, and she is sur
rounded in many OF these by a large
company of dancers carefully selected
from the school OF Ruth St Denis In
Los Angeles.
The picture, which Is IN seven
parts, will be shown at the Casino at
2:30 in the afternoon and at $40 At
night throughout this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Beverly Bayne Mou
Most Photographed
Woman In the World

There was q time when Lillian Rus
sells right to be called the most
photographed woman In the world"
could not be questioned. but that day
has passed Beverly Bayne, Metros
charming little star, who Il 90
featured with Francis K Bushman In
the forthcoming wonderfully de luxe,
THE Compact" has been photo
Eraphed no less than s.ooo. 900 times.
And when she has completed The
Compact" Miss Bsyne wfll have add
ed $4,000 more photographs TO the
list.
Beverly Bayns has appeared ~ 4
star in no less than 800 fve-roel pho
toplays. She has appeared In sew
eraI shorter ones at the start Of her
career, and during the time she has
been q Metro star she has appeared
in several longer ones. but taking
only the five-reel photoplays, Miss
Bayne has been snapped by the cam
era in more than 100000 different
positions.
There are 5000 feet OF nlm to the
average hve-reel production In max
ing the picture, before II goes TO the
cutting room. at least 1900 feet OF
film are taken. Assuming that Miss
Bayne, as one Of the stars, appears
in two-thIrds OF the scenes OF the
photoplay, she has had 1900, 900 feet
OF film made of herself. And this
is the negative. There have been
more than j, OOo, 000. 900 positives made
of Beverly Bayne. who is today the
most photographed woman In the
world.
II all the still photographs OF MISS
Bayne were added to this, As wen
as the parts Of pictures taken but
never shown, Miss Bayne could truth
fully say that she has been pictured
over 1900, 00o, 900 times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

time be highly skilled in the
use Of the quill pen.
The talented actor used that
feathered instrument of
caligraphy in "Disraeh, "
abused it largely in "Paga-
nini," and unused over many
samples of it in 1.-THE Pro
fessor's Love Story"
By that time the goose
quill was the property mas
ter's despair, for the demand
was great, the supply meager.
Now once again in "Hamil-
ton" is Mr.. Arliss to be seen
in a play of the period when
steel pens were unknown.
While the outlook for geese
is serious. yet not all is gloom.
Though the property master
will have his troubles, the
wardrobe department viii re-
joice, for Arliss viii lay aside
the dressing gowns which, of
to him for a decade Of plays,
and laces Of the period in W
eminent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Garden.

Nine. Petrova will be the particular
star OF an aII-around good program al
Moore's Garden Theater today. Mon
day. Tuesday, and Wednesday. in her
latest success, ITO the Death" II is
a rich, coIorful story Of the Southland
of historic Corsica, and amid the pic
turesque scenery OF this country Is
acted a story OF dramatic fire.
Blanca Sylvia is the sole support of
her sister Rosa when she goes to
Paris to make the most OF her talents
as an artist. Poor, foolish little Rosa
comes to grief. Returning, Blanca
swears over the girls dead body to
follow her sisters betrayer ITO the
Death" The true culprit is a scoun-
drelly secret service agent He casts
the blame upon another, the man
Blanca loves. But, true to her race,
she must keep her vow and she
plunges a dagger in his breast. By a
miracle, all ends happily in the drama,
little Rosa is avenged and Blanca
finds her happiness in the lover she
has mistrusted.
Edna Goodrich another star of stel-
lar proportions, whose fame has been
won by a series OF consistent stage
successes, will be featured on Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday in "Reputa-
ton" produced by the Mutual Film
Corporation.
other first-run pictures and special
musical accomplishments by the Gar
den Symphony Orchestra will round
out the daily program.
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Offerings of Current Week
For Capital Theater GoerS

character is Lord Ellington. the Title
Hal" Of the play, now grown IAN un-
fortunate marriage and love for the land
Of his birth, result In his returning 10
America, where he becomes chief OF
police OF an Indian reservation. meeting
with a complex series Of adventures.
Other pictures to be shown at the Sa-
voy during the week are: Tuesday, An
tonic Moreno in The Right OF Posses
SION" Wednesday, Dorothy Dalton in
The Flame OF the Yukon :" Thursday,
Ethel Clayton and Milton Stills In Souls
Adrift :" Friday, Charles Ray in Sud
den JIM" Saturday. Fannie Ward In
THE Crystal Gazer." and Polly Moran
In Cactus Nell"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Gayety.

What is # all about?" will be q
frequent question at the Gayety
Theater this week, when Butch
Cooper's famous "Sightseers" com.
pany will hold forth, for that is the
title Of the two-act musical comedy
which It presents. The answer, how.
ever, Will be left to the audiences, for
the author, Billy X. Wells, despaired
Of finding a properly descriptive title
for the bright and snappy hodge
podge OF melody, comedy, vaudeville,
and glittering ensembles which It
combines.
The cast, which Is headed by the
famous comedians. VIII J. Ken
nedy, Harry Kelly, and Jack Miller,
also includes Shirley Laurence, Ar
thur Delmore, Flo Davis, Kate For
sythe, Ida Clair, Charles Smith. Jack
White, VIII Lynch, and Andy Smith.
Eleven scenes in all are required by
the production, ranging from elabo-
rate settings representing the grounds
OF a fashionable hotel in the Bermuda
Islands, to THE Palace OF Chance" a
famous gambling resort at Monte
Carlo Incidental vaudeville acts in
clude examples OF "close harmony"
by THE Carnival Four" The chorus,
an important adjunct, is composed Of
twenty charming young women
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Great Falls Purlr.

Labor Day at Great Falls Park win
be celebrated In q fitting manner with
variety Of attractions and concerts
by the Ladies' Orchestra both in the
afternoon and evening with free dan
cling and q special showing Of photo
plays. For the children there are a
number Of popular amusements and
an ideal days outing Is to be enjoyed
at this picturesque and historic re-
sort The musical concerts will be
continued all week and . varied pro
gram will be featured at all the con-
certs-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Strand.


"On Trial." the First National Ex-
hibitors' Circuits initial offering, pic
turing Sydney Ainsworth. Barbara
castleton, and James Young, in the
leading roles, will head the screen at
the Strand today, and extending
through to Thursday, inclusive.
From the pen of an unknown
writer, Elmer Reitzenstein, ION
Trial" holds the record of being the
most intensely dramatic stage produc-
ton in years. It's plot concerns Q
husbands efforts to preserve the good
name OF his wife after he has killed
the man who has invaded their home.
Exactly as 1t was acted on the
stage has ION Trial" been filmed.
Sidney Ainsworth Is seen as the loyal
husband, Barbara Castleton plays
the suffering wife, James Young Is
the snug, complacent villain, and
little Mary McAllister acts the role
OF the little daughter.
Bessie Barrlscale. OF the expressive
brown eyes and delightful personality.
will be pictured on Friday and Satur-
day in romantic drama entitled
Borrowed Plumage," said to be the
browning achievement OF her screen
career.
The daily program will include
other hrst-run pictures, and there
will be special musical accompani-
ments by the Strand Symphony Or
chestra
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
MExIcANs RAID TEXAS RANCH,

EAGLE PASS, Tex. Sept 2.-Fol-
lowing the recent withdrawal OF SOL
diers from here, q group Of Mexican
bandits has crossed the Rio Grande
and raIded the Indio ranch, twenty
five miles south OF here Thirty head
of cattle were stolen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
NEARs COMPLETION.

CrandalPs Knickerbocker Theater,
located at Eighteenth and Columbia
road. the latest addition to local
amusement enterprises. Is practically
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
DANCING

THE INNER CIRCLE STUDIO. 13s N q.
n w, Hartley has Just returned from N.
v Tnnsr Circle convention with new dances,
inciud. 1918 tango, rambler and Jazz. N esSz:
NmIFRsLBeiasco Theater. NJ. ss2s; new
dances the Ramble. Jazz, Chinese Toddle
and ISIS Tango.
PRIVATE lessons any time, Soc; ., t.bo: re-
auction 10 clubs; latest method, with lead;
eool ballroom dlover's. 50 Ind. Ph. W: III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

At beautiful, historic Marshall
Hall. on the Potomac river. this
years Labor Day will be ittingIy
celebrated, the management having
provided a number of attractions and
concerts will be given by Schroeder's
Military Band.
Dancing in the extensive pavilion
overlooking the river will be featured
both afternoon and evening. The
steamer Charles Manchester will make
the usual trips to and from Marshall
Hall, sailing from the Seventh street
wharf at 10 q m. and $50 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Savoy.

The squaw Mans Son." q motion
picture sequel to the successful play.
The SQuaw Man." viii be shown at
crandslls Savoy both today and tomor-
row, with Wallace Reid and Anita KinE
the featured players. The principal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

Ac1uGEs
Jules verne's Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea-" which was
filmed at the bottom OF the ocean by
the Williamson Brothers' inventions,
will be the photopiay feature at the
Leader all this week. beginning To-
day.
Jules Verne, with his vivid imagf-
nation, foretold al1lost q half q CEN
fury ago many possibilities In sub
marine events that have become real
istic. In this picture may be seen a
torpedo fired and photographed under
the ocean, and then see q full-rigged
ship blown to atoms. Divers are shown
under the sea searching for lost
treasures in old wrecks. There Is
also a thrilling combat pictured be-
tween a diver and q giant octopus
Scenes from under the ocean. on
earth and sky, combine to make this
submarine photodrama OF Jules
Verne's famous story one Of thrills
and amazement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Arliss Sheds Dressing Gown
But Clings to Goose Quill

By all accounts George Ardss, who comes to the Ma
tonal Theater in his play Hamilton should by this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Apollo.

Even As You and l." the noted
Lois Weber film, will be exhibited to
patrons OF Crandalrs Apollo today.
1t Is described as a modern morality
play. the principal characters of
which are = young sculptor and his
wife. rich in the possession OF youth.
love. and honor. Envious of their
happiness. the EVIL One conspires
against them and succeeds In driving
them apart How they are finally re-
stored to one another forms a story
that is said to be powerful in its ap-
peal.
Ben Wilson and Mlgnon Anderson
are the featured players. Tomorrow's
attraction will be big Timber" a
virile drama, with Kathlyn williams
and Wallace Reid pictured in the cen
trail roles. The attractions for the
other days OF this week are: Tuesday,
Arthur Ashley and Gerda Holmes in
The Iron Ring" Wednesday. Mollie
King in The Oon-the-Square Girl"
Thursday. Antonio Moreno In The
Right OF Possesslon;" Friday, Vivian
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

Martin and Sessue Hayakawa IN For
hidden Paths" Saturday. Emmy Web.
len IN Miss Robinson Crusoe."