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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
SOLDIERS XMAS GIFT PLAN
Service Man Overseas Must Send Label for
Carton

Each person wishing to send CHRIST
mas carton to- a service man overseas must
have a label from that man. The labels are
distributed to the men by the War Depart
mcnt, and delivered later by the Post Of
flee Department. The Red Cross has moth
ing to do with the distribution and de-
livery of labels
This announcement was included in in
structions sent out by the local Red cross
to charmen of all the branches, The duty
of the Red Cross is to inspect the packages
afts" they have been packed and see that
they are delivered to the post office.
The War Department has arranged to DIS
tribute Christmas parcel labels to TIL" men
now cmbarking in order that they may re-
ceivr their Christmas things.
Regulations Will not permit the forward
ing of any written matter under parcels
post. though the words Happy Christmas.
from Mother" or the like are permitted.
Money orders of any kind are first class mail
and may not he sent in the Christmas car
tons Razor blades, penkuives and straight
razors may be sent If securely wrapped.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
GRIPPING WAR DRAMA
ENLIVENS KEITH'S BILL
AN American Ace" Stands Out
in Program of Unusual
Attractiveness

1t is an extraordinary program of NHud"-
Mile de luxe That tribute tells the story
of the superb bill presented at keith's last
night
or course the big act of the evening 50
far as the program could set forth, was the
much-heralded mcodrama. AN American
Ace. This is war production with II
thousand thrills. "A clever feminine spy.
dashing French mad polished colonel.
dashing birdman and an abundance Of Ger
man and American soldiers.
For nearly thre'-quarters of an hour the
hig audience that filed the theatre was VIZ
tuallv living behind the lighting lines in
France, Ther" was goodly taste Of gun
fire and ocean of keen humor, for the
front-trrnch scene gave tho men in khaki
splendid opportunity to indulge in trench
wit Very briefly the act features Taylor
Granville as a daredevil ace who falls in
love with Murcl Dandey, chic and fasc'-
mating French girl. Laura Plerpont made a
charming Muriel and helped her lover save
the day for his regiment
The German SPY system. the hazards of the
trenches, the daring of American airnrn
and the nobility of French women are de-
picted in a mastery manner. In a word,
the ac; unfolds story of war that is re-
plee with romance. comedy ANA daring 1t
is well worth seeing.
But every other act on the bill is worth
seeing, too. for there is not dun moment
in the performance and not an act that does
not measure M to the highest standards ~
vaudeville. 1t starts with Frank Hartley.
the iuggler and ends with Dolly Connolly in
a group of new songs that proved as catchy
"A those offered in former appearances.
Harry Holman and company presented
bright comedy playet that is billed as ~
Wise Old OWL" ana Milo. the inimttahir
tramp comedian. in a twenty-ninute period of
fun and jest, proved his ability as laugh
producer
In between came Nile Diane. the French
chanteuse, and IAN Rubni, the Swedish vio-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
"MAYTIME" LIVES UP
TO EARLY REPUTATION
Sentimental Period Play Proves
Its Success Not I'm
warranted

sixty years slipped pleasantly by at the
Shuhert Theatre last night. when "Maytime"
another of the familiar period pays, proved
to the satisfaction Of a close-to-capacity
audience that its two years of success in New
York were not without justification. Although
fundamentally suggestive Of "Milcstones."
1t is far removed from that play in its origin.
having been evolved from "Wie Einst i'm
Mai" which one must admit is anything but
English. After passing through the careful
hands of itifa johnson Young. however. the
piece lost its native flavor aud took on
another In every sense thoroughly Amer.
lean.
Because Of it's episodic nature. "Maytime"
taxes severely the versatility of those at
tempting its presentation, a situation
which is very Ch, rrfullv met. particularly ON
the part of John r Murray. who displays
splendid talent in his charncttrizat ton of
the love-loru Matthew Van Xaudt Murray
has been seen here before in musical comedy.
but never has won such recognition for his
powers comedian. The leading role
rests very lightly upon the shoulders of John
charles Thomas. last seen here in "AlOne at
Last" His engaging baritone voice
tributes ma erialiy to the sentimental atmos-
phere which settles dOwn from the very rise
OF the curtain upon the Inflated love of
Richard Wayne. from which it never again
rises In the last act however. there is
dren plight their troth, discover the missing
document which hrings ito a close the old
lawsuit between their families and achieve
the happiness which was denied their grand
parents Doroi hic Bselow in most particu-
lars measures mp to the requirements Of
her difficult part as Richards lover Russell
Lennon certainly makes diSSolute "A
claude as one could desire. Charles Prince
as +. r. Barnum. Tllie Sallingcr Nellie
Mallin. Max Rudn.ck and Alfred Hemming
as the unacrupulous auctioneer are rcspon.
sblc ror most of the comedy which enhances
the sentimcntality Of "Maytime." Little
Ciarice Snyder has sweet voice of great
promise Philadelphia girl mGking her
first appearance in her home town is Eliza
beth kirkhride. who acts the part of Mat
thews fourth---aud it is to be supposed,
last--bride to be in Il way that VIII make
her new friends here.
The music of "Maytimc" is long since
familiar to philadelphians. for it would have
been impossible to keep the songs and dance
music from finding their way out of New
York and serving an advance agent for
the play. Sigmund Rornbcrg is to be com.
mended not only for the catchineSS of the
score but also for depicting therein so au-
thentically the periods of 'Maytme.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
WILL HELPS CHARITIES
Samuel Sternbcrger, Manufacturer, Also Re.
membered His Employees

The will of Samuel Sternbcrger head of
turers. admitted to probate today, contains a
number of small bequests to employees of the
firm The will also directs executors to pay
to the Federation of Jewish Charities / per
cent of the income from the real estate, not
to exceed $1,000 annually. and % per cent to
ceed $500 annually. 1t further directs the
executors, in their discretion. may pay to
Federation of Jewish charities $2o.ooo and
10000 to the Jewish Hospital Association
these funds to be held permanently by the
institutions and only the interest therefrom
used. If the lump sum payments are made
the deferred payments specified are to ceas"
There also annuitos of SIS to $50
monthly to relatives and friends.
The will of the late Judge Bernard Gilpn.
of the Municipal Court. also admitted today
disposes of an estate valued at $4,000. His
widow Florence +. Gilpin, and children are.
the beneticaries.
Howard S Baker. a soldier, who died re-
Gently at Camp Taylor left Il will which
reads. "Everything | have | give to my
mother" The estate is valued at $4,000
other wills admitted to probate today IN
cluded those of Frank Grffenberg, 562" Ger
mantown avenue, who leaves an estate of
s4S7O0; julius q. Coll 1894 North Fifth
street $1,000 Frank H. Jarden, who died
at Atlantic city, y. j., $4,000; Josiah d.
Colony 5li6 Chestnut street, $4,000, and
Robert s Battersby. who died AT Hampton
Roads Naval Hospital Virginia, S65o0.
The personal effects of the estate of Joseph
H. Brown have been appraised at $loi.22S.74
Frank s. Taltawe. S39,21a,6S: Sarah G.
Dewey. $35,3SS.06, and Arnold Gundelflnger
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
FLOUR SUPPLY HERE ASSURED
Food Administrator and Rail Director CO.
ODerate

Jay Cooke. Federal food administrator for
Philadelphia County, has taken acton to
regulate shipments of eat-flour and sub
stitutes coming into Philadelphia by carload
lots and to release immed 'ately for general
traffic the rolling stock thus employed. TINS
action il was SAID will insure Philadelphia
an adequate supply of wheat Hour ana hs
substitutes"
In conference with &. II. Markham,
re egional director of the railroad administra-
ton Mr.. Cooke arranged that all applica-
tons for permits for shipments of such com
modties into this city must he approved
by the food administration before they VIII
be acted upon by the freight traffic commit
tee at north Atlantic ports.
Mr.. Cooke asserted all buyers of wheat
-four and substitutes in carload lots will
be required to render weekly statement
each Monday morning of the quantity on
hand al the beginning OF the previous week
the receipts during the week. the deliveries
and the quantity of each on hand at the
end of the week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

Nancy yne Speaks OF the Coming Concert Under the Aus-
pces of the French Conmee-She Tells Of Miss Co,rens
\ Approaching W Wedding-Oiher Subjects

summer home tomorrow and will spend the
winter with her daughter Mrs. u Gehrine
Harkness. of Queen lane Falls of SchuNlkin.
Mrs. Harlincss's aunt, Mrs. clara Virginia
Hey. of 206 South Massachusetts avenue" will
close her Atlantic city home also. and will
visit her niece until the first of the year
Lieutenant Harry NJ. Bratton has returned
20 camp Humphreys. Jacksonville, Fla. His
bride who was Miss Mary L. Galley. viii
spend u short time with her parents. Mr.. and
Mr1 Daniel Galley, of West Nenango street.
before Joining the lieutenant at his station
where she viii remain through the winter
Mr.. and Mfs. Herbert w. Goldberg have
returned from AN extended trip aud Will be
at home after tomorrow, at 3Sl5 North
Seventeenth street The bride was Miss
Esther Cohen. daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Morris Cohen, of 23il East clearhcld street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

yivacio,s pretty girls funmakers, sing
ORG and dancers welded in Il new musical
comedy tabloid called winning Winnie is
the pleasing headline act ut Cross Keys this
week,
In fact the entire mn Nll'eR VA" hrS,-
,ightars go long absent because of the epi-
do,,ic witnessed was agrceably received.
Welsh. Mealy and Montrose contribute "A
,urn of comedy gymnastics Then ther" is
THE Nations Peril a novelty Offering of
fun by Flaherty and Stonng.
The strong run for comedy on the bin con
Times with Nolan and Nolan, "A juggling act
coupled with humor, and Willie Smith,
comedian. Hands Ip' the movie serial
with Ruth Roland the principal figure is
continued with another episode
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

Patrons of the Casino welcomed a lively
and coIorCul burlesquc in "Olt, Girli" aud
a fun house was enjoyed by all Peter ClarkS
show has color, pleasing contours and l'N%lN
musical numbers, some of which had to be
repeated number of times johnnie less
pa, Murphy and Billy Barlow are comedians
who can he relied upon 10 put laugh where
il will do the most good and several Nihra-
lions of good cheer were passed across the
footlights The costum'ng was r'ch in color
and The war industries board need have no
alarm as 10 IA shortage of dress materials.
The chorus seems more sic nder than We are
accustomed to in burlesdue. Perhaps Mr.
Hoover is the reason or is it the four-wrek
shutdown? on Girl" is an entertaining
sbov in the correct hurlesque tradition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
APPOINTED TO CITY JOBS
Three Iiighwa, Inspectors Named iiun-
nhr,ys Head, Vital Statistic

rb. Ciyil service Commission today an
nolIncsd the appointment Of three Inspectors.
bureau of Highways, Al a salary of al5o"
per wear. They are James Mctah", iHtl
rlorencr aNcnuc: George w, Stewart, 3lNb
Frankford avenue, and Harry y. walsh
1929 Master street.
Fred J. Humphrcys, 409 Northeast BOul"-
yard has been appointed permanent Chicf
of Division of Vital statistics salary S2o0"
per year Mr. Humphreys has been actinE
chief. His average was 100, one-half point
above the necessary mark.
Examinations are being held today for
clerks. salary from $1,000 to $1,000; there
were eighteen applicants. For clerks, men
and women. at $3.50 per year, there were
five applicants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
OPENS HOSTESS HOUSE
Temple universil, P'an' Entertainment of
: A. r. Corn.

Tcmnle University yesterday opened a
hrst,ss houSe for its student army training
corps unit Al 1919 Nomh Broad street. II
viii lac open daily from until 10 y, m, and
viii br conducted by the Young Womcu's
,,hristian Association of Temple University.
Tho 400 members of the :. A. r. c. Of
,rcn,DIe will be entertained with games,
dances lectures musical and special amuse-
n,onts The unit will be chaperoncd by the
Womcn's club and IN" faruitN Gun OF IN"
i,riversity captain viii \. Dietrich, crnt-
n,onding officer or the unit. and his assistant,
Lieutenant James l.. conway, are enthusiasts
,ir over the preparations made by III" Hostess
Hnuse committee for the boys entertainment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
TO OPEN NEW SERVICE CLUB
Emergency Aid Fitting Up Rooms at Juni-
per and Walnut Streets

The Emergency Aid will soon open new
service club for enlisted men, which will
occupy a part of the residence OF Dr, Charles
Hart at the northeast corner of Walnut and
Juniper streets
The club will be opened under the auspices
of the American overseas committee OF the
Emergency Aid and has a special club com
mlttee of which Mrs. Charles j. Mum. Jr,
is chairman and Mrs William j. clothier is
vice chairman.
rhe club will be modelled on the soldiers
,nd sailors clubs of Paris and Tours, which
have been successfully operated under the
arspices of the Emergency Aid and which
are known to every man of the service who
has happened to visit either OF the french
cit les.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

'"The International Revue a snappy musi-
cal comedy in which the TOP OF the World
dancers are featured, was the PRINCIPAL at
traction of a lively program with which the
Globe Theatre reopened The cast includes
rotable musical comedy faNorit"s. singers.
DANCERS and pretty girls. Among other pleas
inc features were Billy Bouncer's Circus !;
Han and O'Brien, in "a Jantors Proposal" :;
Van and Carrie Avery, in funmak'ng stunts /;
Al n White. Three Quinlan Brothers with a
novelty offering; Evans and Wilson in de-
lightful songs and stories Stoddard and
Haines and Barlello and company, introduc-
ING acts unique in vaudeville.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
LEAVE IT TO JANE" REMAINS
Musical Show on View al Chestnut Street
Oupra House

Leave 1t to Jane the only entertainment
to be held over from the period prior 10 tho
order closing the theatres. resumed its
lengthy and successful run with "A mailhr"
Yesterday at the Chestnut street Opera
House. The piece began the season there.
and the fact it is still running Is evidence OF
it's great popularity The musical comedy,
which is based Oh George Ade'S The 'ol-
lege Widow" is the work of Guy Bolt and
f. o. Wodehouse. while the delightful music
is by Jerome Kern, the indefatgahle. IN"
company, headed by Georgia O tahcN, oscar
shaw and Earle FoNc, romans before,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
long be remembered tor rs InteIlisent

long be remembered for It's inteIlisent
terpretation. tti t ta5 ~ K
The story shows Mr. Farnum Is ~.
cousin OF I.assiter. f1e seeks TO find him, the
woman and the little girl. but this - nOt
brought about without struggle betwee0a
Nagoners followers. This fight is the KIND
or thing that makes Mr. Farnum the heeQf
OF tn" HIM fans. for he can put up as good
an encounter as IS 10 be seen upon the screeu
william Farnum has the double role 81
lasFter and Shcfford while the other mems
b"rs play equally important roles. Ann For
rest, Mary Mersch. Geucvicve Blinn, George
Ross and william Nve are in the cast.
EEGENT-"our Mrs. Mcthesney," with Ethel
Barry mur" Directed hy Ealph lnce from the
nay b, George V Hobart and Edna Ferbef.
Metro piHv.
II is not often that the film fans have an
opportunity to see star on the screen at
The same lime that she is appearing in the
same city upon the spoken stage, but an
opportunity is given them in Miss Barry-
more g appearance at this time This Is the
play which this actress presented for some
tine although ii is hardly up TO the artists
standard. As
our Mrs Mcrhcsncy" is am entertaining
plaN ana IT, app al,js popular because of the
fact that its authors and Director Ralph
lucr had the advantage of the creator OF the
stage role in this film version BESIDES Miss
Barrymore. IIuntlcy Gordon. Wilfred Lyteli
Lucille Lcc stewart and Walter Percival are
n the Gust
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
CLUB FOR GIRL WAR WORKERS
Reception TO Arsenal Employees at ST. Ste.
phcns Parish House

The club house which has been fitted up
in the parish house of ST. Stephens Episco-
nal church in Bridge street, by the Indus
trial War S,.tvice Center, for the women of
the Frarkford .,rsenal, will open tonight
with "A reception given by Miss Katherine
Davis and Miss Grace Hummer of the center.
The parish house has been refitted and
furnished. and will be coy place for the
girls in the Erankford Arsenal to spend
their leisure time. \ cafeteria will be opened
in the basement and luncheon and dinner
served.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
Rroad,yay Relles-Troa adero

Catchy music abounds in tho burlettas
oefered by the Broadway Bellies at the Troc-
adero The costumes original and the
scenery is in accordance with the general
atmosphere of the production. Several lively
s,anedans supply the laughs and there is
40 end Of surprtsinG situations, The show
~ with warm appgovsl -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

There is an abundance of tuneful melo-
dies in Love and Kisses. tabloid which
is The chief feature at the Broadway. of
course there is plenty of romance and a
good supply of clean comedy, which COM
hines to sustain interest. The act met with
,yarm approval. Others who appeared 10 ad-
vantage included Jones and Greenlee in
songs and comedy, Albert and Rodgers, Ma
beI Bardine and Company In a paylet.
Mary Pickford in Johanna Eniists' Was
~ photoplay attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
CUT SHORE EXCURSIONS
p. r.. X. Sunday Trips to Atlantic City for
SIPS End November 3

The sl.25 Sunday excursions over the
pennsylvania Railroad to Atlantic Nny VIII
~, atscontinued be ginning November 3. by
rder of Director General McAdoo The eN-
nnrsions on the Philadelphia and Reading
will continue as usual
THE Pennsylvania's Sl.25 sunday eNeur-
s;ons 10 Wildwood stone Harbor, Avalon,
Anglesea, Sea Isle City Ocean CITY and cape
Nav will not be curtailed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
Eva Fay William Penn

Surprising feats of mind-reading were
nerformed by Eva Fay who headlines the
bin at the william Penn, She answered
the most difficult questions. which covered
. wide range of subjects Good acts were
also presented by Olsen and Johnson, Ford
and Bowers and Orth and Cody. Sauce
FOR The Goose" with Constance Tamadge
in the principal role, was the photopay at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

lPc0nU is rescued from the Bltc HnpS bH
the Giant of the Woods and the RosU
PcpS. Who then accompany her in an attack
on the Imp8. 1rhO hare captured the
mother of the Daiton soldier bOys.J
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
Social Activities


street, Germantown. gave Halloween
luncheon at her home today in honor of
her daughter Miss Elizabeth Pearson. The
guests We're members of the school set.
Mrs Charles l.. Lockwood and her two
daughters, Miss Louise V. Lockwood and
Miss Elizabeth d. Lockwood. of st. Martins
have left their home on st. Martins lane
and have moved into 1903 Locust street for
the winter.
lieutenant Crawford Madeira is spending
a short leave of absence with his family He
has been stationed in Texas this year. Mrs
Madeira spent the greater part of the season
With him, but came home In August TO stay
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Neil
SON son was born to Lieutenant and
Mrs Madeira several weeks ago.
Miss Ruth FilIman, OF 22l3 West Tloga
street will entertain the members of the
s.Forget- Me- Not Club at luncheon on Satur-
day The members will devote the meetings
during the coming season to sewing for the
Belgian babies Miss Fillmans guests will
Include Miss Emily Buckley. Miss Edith
Young, Miss Myrtle Week, Miss Grace p.
Inwer Miss Kathryn Yeager, Miss Ruth
Winchester Miss Sara Baker. Miss Florence
( E1fR and Miss Ida Speed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31

NlTTnEl\--,Thc it'inho" Trail, with William
drcctrd By Frank LLOYD. Fox play.
To see William Farnum upon the screen
is to realize that h" is the one man physicaliv
eVuippsd to portray the manly part called fNr
in this sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage ''
In thai piece he made "A splcnoid impression.
while I'm this new one he SURPRISES his form
or work giving Il character study which will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-31
plan tn Entertain Enlisted Men

The Phiiomusian Club chorus which re-
sumed rshearsals last saturday morning y
tion, With Wsr work and canp activities ~
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-08-16
'COOK,IRON, CLEAN
IN COOL COMFORT"

WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE or
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES AT VERY
ATTRACTIVE PRICES. SPECIAL
SALE ON ELECTRIC FANS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-14
TIRED OF STRIFE.

The completeness of Mr.. Lloyd Georges vic
tory of the government which he heads in the
House of Commons of Great Britain, becomes
more and more apparent, from the tone of the
British press. That the charges of General Maui
rice have been fully discredited seems accepted
in every quarter of the British empire, and the
case of the time director of military opera
tons is now solely in the hands of. the army
Council. That proceedings to try Gen. Maurice
by court martial will be initiated at once seems
certain, but in any event there is little doubt
that his distinguished military has been
ended by his own action.
The general attitude of the British press re-
garding the outcome of the charges against the
government is indicated by the Daily Mail,
which declares that mot rag of General Maui
rices pretentious indictments is left" and asks
who will pay attention to anything he says. It
adds that Mr. Asquith the onetime premier, was
outgeneralled and outfought.
The London Times, apparently converted from
some of its previously expressed views of the
Premier's speech, drops its contention in favor
of an inquiry. 1t refers to the Premier's stag
gering and startling revelations with reference
to the statements of Major General Maurice,
whose whole case it says, goes by default
The Times concludes that it is charitable to
assume that General Maurice was made the in
strument of more able and less honorable men,
and thinks it hardly surprising that the House
of Commons should have refused so decisvely
to hear any more of him. On the whole, it ap-
pears from newspaper comment, that the coun-
try is tired of parliamentary strife just in the
United States, the people weary of Congress
sional pickering