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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
KING CALLS ON WILSON.

London, Dec, 28-King George called at President Wilson's apart ments at 10 o'clock this morning and wished him many happy returns of the day,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
OBITUARY
NELSON E. BILLIARD.

The funeral of Nelson E., son of Harry E. and Jennie BulIard, was held this afternoon at the home of 82 Nash street, at 2 o'clock. Inter ment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Franco-American Board of Com merce organized in New York in cluding representatives of business and banking interests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

: Department of Agriculture and Food Administration recommended to Congress legislation to fix the wheat price guaranty for 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Department of Agriculture report aa6 commercial stocks of wheat for Dec. 1. 1918, amounted to 219, ,434,S3 kbuahels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Cheerful petticoats
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
TODAY'S WANTS

HYA YANTED-Housew work by young
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Times Want Ads. One Cent 3 Word.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Bridgeport, Conn,
 Saturday, Dec. 28.

Store Hours:-Daily 8:3O A. M. to 6P. M.
 Saturday 8:3O A. M to PM
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
LABOR MASS MEETING

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
BOSTON SYMPHONY
ENDS ITS SEASON
Doctor Muck Leads His Men
in Splendid Performance
of Colorful Program

Two compositions comprised the pro-
gram OF the last concert of the Boston
symphony Orchestra, which closed its
season at the Academy of Music last
night Brahms's symphony No. in
+ major and Rimsky- -Korsakon's SYM
phonic suite, "Schcherazade"--tho latter
heard at last weeks Philadelphia Or
chestra concerts--was the abbreviated
program which brought an abbreviated
season 10 an end out Of the turbulent
beginnings OF musical year, which
robbed Philadelphia of one of the five
concerts which the management deigns
TO beStOw upon US each season, was
evolved one of the most joyful reper-
torres In the annals of this city, and
the two offerings last night were among
the happiest.
Last nights program is familiar to
Philadclphians in all cor both) its de-
tails. The heroic Nigor of the first and
last movements of the symphony, and
the never-stallng melodies OF the "an-
dante" and third movement combine to
give this masterpiece a universal ap-
peal, while the musicianly attributes Of
the score place II among the greatest
products of Brahmss genius. Color ana
emotional stimulation characterize the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Long Tack Sam-GlObe

Done in the inimtable Celestial man
ner. the novelty singing, dancing, magic
and what-not act of Long Tack Sam at
the Globe this week fully deserves the
headline position 1t holds, not because
of the material. for many acts have
done similar work, but the manner orig
inal and clever. in which it Is delivered.
Next in popular favor is the Corn Cob
Cut-ups, who cut up and caper about in
the usual rube way. They sing and
dance and play the 'acordeen' and give
a rube band impersonation that Is
funny. Their dancing is their best
feature.
The Golden Bird is a violin act that
Is different" presented by Hattie
Kirchner, while Florence Henry and
company present a Boy Scout sketch
that is interesting. although the boy in
it is the act. Amanda Grey and COM
pany offer few songs that go well.
with the men running her a close second
in popularity with excellent voices all.
other acts that please are the Four
Renees, Alice Roye, singer; Charles
Reilly, with 'comical capers," while
Elliot and West with an especially clever
dancing clog act is far and away above
the usual act of this sort and deserves
muCh better position and billing. They
are not long for small time II vaudeville
managers appreciate an unusually good
act of this style.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
"k kATINkA" RETURNS:
CAST VIRTUALLY NEW
Ear-Tickling Score and Beguiling
Libretto Retain Popularity for
Offering at Opera House

More than ordinary vitality must he
possessed by the musical comedy which
can evoke interest after the flcetinG
quality of novelty has waned "katinka'
IL one of those fortunate exceptions.
The spontaneous and tuneful score which
Rudolf Friml. facilc melody maker. pro-
vidcd for it, and otto Harhach's anus
ing book" with its lifc-siZed plot ana
piquant oriental 1laNor, combined 10
make this Arthur Hammerstcin produc-
ton one of the most substantial popu-
Ian successes Of last season. ON ITS
return to Philadelphia at the Chestnut
Street Opera House last night 1t proved
quite as potent To entertain as on us
initial presentation here just one year
ago
Philadelphia has long since become
familiar with the foOtlight fortunes or
"Katinka" unwilling bride of cur
mudgeonish Russian. who is restored to
her chosen swain through the resource
fulness Of touring American at the
temporary cost of the Americans dOmeS-
tc bliss and disturbing encounter with
the Lord of "A Persian harem. The ear
tickling musical numbers which punctu-
ate the progress of the plot are even
xore familiar, but they were encored
hCne the less literally last night for
that reason The most obvious melody
"Rackety Coo remains the most pop
uiar, but several others, chiefly, "Allah' :
Holiday" have even greater merit.
The present cast is virtually new here.
Howard LanSford AZ Thaddeus Hopper
is the typical hard-headed American
abroad whose unfailing sanfroid in all
sorts of predicaments is the handspring
Cf most of the comedy Equally com
retent as funmaker is the dimnuliVo
Bernard GorCey. Dixie Blair i'm the
small part of olga, a discarded Harenl
faVorte, revealed the most engaging
voice on the roster Of the east. The
Mrs. Hopper of Clara Palmer Ia forth
right and breezy, cecelia Hoffman is
adequate as katinka, The other roles
are in competent hands and the chorus
l.; well Drilled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
The Country COusin-Cross Keys

Full of pep" music and comedy,
"The Country Cousin" is a pleasing head
liner at the Cross Keys This tabloid
musical comedy is one of the most en-
pertaining features this theatre has had
for several months. Arthur Lipson has
a good monologue, Altman and Sykes
blackface artists, lend fun to the bill
'"roo Easy" is an enjoyable comedy
sketch played by George Randall and
his company. '"Tramp Tracy. Tramp
is an amusing skit in which Clark and
Pagan appear. Interesting and anus,
inc fantasies of the Orient are offered
NV Chung and Moy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12

"Scheherazade" suite. as indeed aI1
Rimsky -Korsakoff. t,

"scheherazade' suite. as indeed 81
Rimslky -Korsakoff. WIN
Doctor Muck read the score with -
almost uncanny ability to discover ul0<
den melodic phrases and bizarre enect
which somehow have escaped. unnott0@o
hitherto. The mystic ellipsing au4
crcling Of his magical right arm brougd(
forth results such as even the heroes q
the Arabian Nights might well have
wondered at.
The orchestra played splendidly. Akt14
n rather uninteresting performance ~
the first movement of the symphony ~
personality OF the conductor graduatV
permeated into the individual musicians
until the result changed the concert into
one Of the best the orchestra has gwen
here The wood-winds. always superb
were particularly fine last night. The
storm scene In the last movement o.
"Scheherazade." as played last night
was one of the most enective ~
musical literature. Doctor Muck's read
ing showed Il TO be the equal. at least.
of the storm scene in the Flying Dutch
man" and the even better-known 'Wh'
liam Tell"
As a final commentary on the artls'
tic excellence of the Boston Symphony
orchestra, II is interesting TO note that,
although the scores of the program
called for only one harp, the organisa-
tons two harps played In the star
Spangled Banner" Although II must be
admitted that the playing of the national
anthem---with the exception of the last
two bars up to the concluding measures
was weak. still the system which Will
demand a musician to travel with the
orchestra just for the sake of the effect
few arpeggios or notes will produce
is greatly to be admired. 1t is even re.
lated that the orchestra. some Year,
ago. carried an auxiliary player on q
i000.mile trip just to crash the cymbals
once. V. ii. L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
BRING FRENCH GIRLS
TO AMERICAN COLLEGES
association Plans Courses Here for
ioO Rescued From War Ridden
Country

S"esEo. March l2.-The Association
american Colleges has undertaken
~ Msk, In cooperation with the United
Ssaes Bureau of Education ana the
snen authorities. of bringing to Amer
Tor the academic year 191s.19 on
nolarships 100 French girls for at
.ushce in American colleges.
me plan is for each college CO.
Spvrating to take two girls, except that
ss.'eses near each other may take one
,scn II desired. The college stands good
,svr tne room. board, tuition and fees of
ttnhe student; the French authorities for
eidentals. "'' NJ
me association is to send a repre-
sn.ative to France. who Is to assist
me selection of the girls Full In
mation may be secured from the ex-
ts,Se secretary of the association. Rob
Kelly. 10 South La Sale street,
||#WR.
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Secret Service-NixOn Colonial

The Colonial presented Alexander
usuen and company In a mystery
eomedy sketch. called Secret Service. s.
nad surprise finish very pleasant to
~ taste 1t tells the story of a young
man whose father is at the head of the
eevret service and who wants his son
nhish college. The boy is in love and
w'snes to marry. To prove that he Is
sspanie or earning his living he aspires
ee detective. The father urges one
" MS men to impersonate a German,
lspy and the boy traps him. Burton's
%s %1vns Revue appealed to all who love
,hose old-time melodies. Lowney's
RRswalians, In "a Night in Honolulu -
iH.roduced quaint native melodies and
tances. Rice and Edge were a novel
s' syInl OF entertainment and Blanche
sss,,' the Venus on the riggs, was COR
4. iAy Ky approved The photoplay feature
.Sth uh Italian romance, The Warrior, &"
MN Maciste, the giant of "Cabiria," in
ksne title role. ""' "'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
JULES f. MASTBAUM
HEAD OF STANLEY co.
succeeds His Late Brother as Chief
of Important Film
Enterprises

Jules Mastbaum. of the firm of Mast
paun Brothers G. Flesher. has suc-
eeeded his brother. tho late Stanley v.
MastDaun. as president and managing
ulrector OF the Stanley Company's mo-
tion-picture enterprises. The new presi.
aent was closely connected with his
brother IN many business undertakings
anu mas long made n careful study OF
,ne nim neid, lie has announced his in
tentton to develop the functions of the
STANLEY company along the best photo
pay and managerial lines
Recently Mr.. Mastbaum has expended
nluch money and effort in pursuit of a
cure tor infantilc paralysis. For that
WORK he equipped research laboratory
IN the Jewish Hospital and last summer
me scientists in charge made public
discoveries which are believed to be of
the disease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
LA SALE PLAYERS
OFFER "PALS FIRST
Stock Company a Hit in Comedy at
the Orphcum

Fails First was warmly received at
the Orpheum, and proved an excellent
vehicle for the la Sale Stock Company
to show their ability in comedy roles.
William Courtney and Thomas A Wise.
II viii be remembered, were seen as CO.
stars in the production
The plot of the play Ccntcrs about
case OF mistaken identity. Two tramps
arrive at Il southern mansion. wnose
owner has disappeared and Is Thought
10 be dead. tn old negro servant be-
,,'N's one OF the tramps to he his long
lost master and the "kuigbts of tho
road establish themselves as hosts. 4
cousin of the real owner tries To- GET
possession, and there Is also a charming
love story
~ ~ ,H'Ipdi Ipl"~ are portrayed by
lithard La sale and carl r. Western
capable support was given hy tLc oihrr
members of the cumpany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Broadway Frolics-Casino

The Broadway Froltcs. win Lon
Haskall in lead. produced a series
of amusing entertainments at the casino
last night The production had very
rare and original qualities, as the cast.
or'war-drama. Helped by the Enemy
which aroused great laughter Lon Has
kali was at his best IN his remarkaple
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as Charlie Fresh
Hamlet. Booth. Macrcady and Wlhusn,,l, W.s,, !,
rho cast Is very capable, lhVluulHE
wiihur Dobbs, Jim Teubrooke, Mark
Thompson Jack Nichols, Richard sim sim
monds, Bertha Delmonte; Eileen HhSilI HhSial.,
dan and Bessie Baker, The chorus aldeu
i'm the success of the snow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Beautiful Fountain-Broadway

The new and pretentious musical COM
,dy' .'The Beautiful Fountain, received
/. warm reception at the Broadway. The
u,oduction abounds with sparkling songs
and up-to-date numbers The. comedians
are Excellent, and bevy of charming
Chorus girls are also deserving Of praise;
The stupendous film, Les Miserables," "
adanted from Victor Hugo's novel, was
another big hit on the bill. The lead
INC mart is capably portrayed by Will
liam FarnunL The photography and
sronic effects are excellent.
q Mack. OF Mother Goose" fame.
h.s a new comedy with singing. Frank
silk. in parodes and jests, and Wellig-
a',Xerlng Trio rounded out the bill.
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A Friend of Father's-Wm Penn

The rural comedy, ~ Friend Of
Fathers" one of the funniest acts on
th, vaudeville circuit, is the headliner
~ the William Penn for the first half
of the week. 1t is heng presented by
Al Lydell and Bob Higgins. Les Mis-.
is the rhotoplay for the first part OF
the week, and IL is a production which
distinctly pleases movie followers. Jack
Afford and "A clever company present
"A novelty comedy sketch called smile"
and Brennan and Davis offer their
"nutty musical nonsense" which made
"A decided hit and brought many laughs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
The Tempters-Gayety

Topics of the time figure prominently
I'm the burlesque offered by The Temp
ters at the Gayety. The comedy is
lively aud continuous and the songs
are m to the minute. A score of prefix
girls aid several clever comedians in
bringing about good results. The seem
cry and costumes are all that could be
desired. Xallah. graceful dancer, is an
added attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Happyland Girls-Trocadero

The latest brand of comedy Is huth
In evidence in the two burlesques OIL
fered by the Girls From l1appyland,
u,bo are holding forth this week at
fhc Troradero. one of the burlettas'
"Nie, Him and l." is fun of complications
which keep one guessing until the nm
ish, while 1.-The Sufragettes Jan SHOWS
,yhat the women must expect to endure
;r they insist on casting the ballot.
Zamura, an artistic dancer. proved TO
bc "A worthy added attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Mimic World of 191S-NixOn Grand

The biggest production in the vaude-
vllle field. THE Mimic World of 1918"
J appearing at NiXon's Grand this
week, The production has cast of
iierty persons, but its main features are
the scenic and electrical effects. 1t has
Dig chorus of pretty girls and there
are many surprises in the act. The
: eshers on the bill are the French tenor,
CHARLES Morati, assisted by Pelham Lyn-
,oh and company of performers in "a
Y boner1an skit El Gotta. the xylopho-
ms, Se Three Chips, gifted little folks,
shd E.spe and Dutton. comedians. The
tecond episode of the serial THE House
4 81 Hate" featuring Pearl White and
antonio Moreno. is the photoplay.
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Doing Her Bit-NixOn

Bright lines and funny situations
make Doing Her BIT" comedy sketch
Presented by Adra Ainslee and company,
a highly entertaining feature ut the
Nixon, The sketch is up to the minute
and keeps the audience in constant good
humor.
Andrew Kelly, n natural Irish come
dan won many laughs with a number
Of original stories and good songs
others who received approval We're Pal
frey, Hall and Brown. i'm surprising
comedy stunts; Will and Mary Rogers,
m clever talking skit. and Juno Samo,
IN thrilling contortion act
=, Tyrone Power. in THE Planter" il
the photoplay attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
Continuing PLAYS

Lon Tellegen in Blind Youth" OF
which he and Willard Mack share the
authorship, began the final week of his
engagement last evening at the Garrick
Theatre THE Man Who Came Back
featuring Mary Nash. continues its sue
cessful run at the Adelphi.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12

More American WITH
George Bcbau. Scenario 10y OLGA Printh-
Iau. from u story 10y William C. Doc
Mile and directed by the latter. Para
mount production.
IA slice Of life j. disclosed in i".
production. The picture throbs with re-
alties and the Interpretation of its char
acter roles has effective verify
Gergc Beban dominates this film by
his vivid genre study of an Italian
William e. peMille has provided. a con-
vincing story. and the fact that he -
also the director makes this cinema
doubly interesting II is during the
five days wait for the arrival OF his
family from Italy that Mr., Beban does
his best work. The preparations for
their arrival and his difficulties with Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12


NlCToRIA--"Tbc studio Girl" with Com
from story by Pierre Weber and u de
Gorssc. Directed by charles Giolyn'
select.
When man knows his trade he can
make much out of little. That is what
Director Gihlyn has done with the ma
terlal given him iu the manufacture OF
this latest Select production. The man
ner in which this story has been evolved
from almost nothing into n good photo
play is a credit 10 both director and
players
Constance Talmadgc promises to he
come the screens best light comcdenuc.
and ever since her first starring vehicle
in the films she has gone steadily to-
ward the goal of success. She pos
sosscs personality and Nivacious youth,
while her ability to act is an added
asset. There Is also another player
whose rise has been almost as rapid
as that Of the star, and he is Earle Foxe.
He has good looks and screens we'll.
Then there w. John Hines, whose APP
pcaranCc with the World Film plays has
developed him as a comedian of ability,
although he has a tendency TO overact
in this piccf Edna Earle has a small
part. as has Gertrude Norman. Both
roles are we'll acted. Ferdinand Tid-
marsh. who will I've remembered as Il
Lubin player, is also excellent
Much of the detail of this production
Is faithful to the text. for it is the chief
aim Of Director Giblyn to give his pro-
ductions realism. The rainstorm is we'll
done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12

REGENT Sunshine Nan. with Ann Pen
hington. scenario by Eve CnscU from III.
story by Alice Hagan Rice. Directed "
Charlcs Gibl%n. Paramount
Ann Pennington is a much better
dancer than she is n screen actress.
This production, however is said to be
her last screen appearance upon this
program and it will remain as u better
memento than her former films. AS the
story progresses from the street gamin
scenes, she is given a change of en-
vironment and her opportunity to wear
elaborate clothes is effectively realized
Mrs. Rice, of Cabbage Patch" celeb
rity furnished the Calvary Alley" from
which this picture is adapted Her
| characters are. as usual, skllfully de.
picted. The theme Is the rise of girl
of tho SlumS to a higher social and in
tolleCtual plane
Assisting the star are John Hines. a
thoroughly competent performer. Ricl-
ard Barthclemcss is the son of a
wealthy factory owner. Helen Tracey
and Charles Fldridge arc others in
volvcd
"Headiu' SOUTH with Douglas Fair
! banks as the film star, is the major at
| traction at the Strand Theatre for the
first part OF this week. On Thursday,
Friday and Saturday the chief Offering
will be Blue Blazes Rawden," with
William S. Hart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-12
scenario hy H. T. Eooler aud william
Parker. from Edward Monatt's novel
Hearts Stcadfdst.' Metro production.

hNLAI T. Revenge" with Edith story.
scenario 10y n. p KoolSr aud William
Parker. from Edward Monatts novel;
Hearts Stcadfast.' Metro production
Revenge * the type Of story that
suits Miss Storcy'S talents. She not
only looks well in the character of an
athletic girl, but she does excellent act
ing in part Of this kind Her first
vehicle upon the Metro program did not
measure up TO this one because its
construction was not SO good
Miss Storey has Il largeSfollowinC ac-
Customcd to sec her in roles of the
female William Hart variety. She is an
expert horsewoman and her daring Is un-
oqualed among feminine screen players.
Tho riding she Is called upon to exhibit
in This production is hazardous and
thrilling.
Wheeler Oakman, who gained a rcpus
tatiou when he appeared opposite kath-
ryn Williams some years ago, has the
leading male part and Ralph LOWS
contributes the chief character study,
that of the bad man" Alberta Ballard
does effective acting in the role Of a
daucc-hall girl.
The production has been carefully
mounted and Tod Browning has used
his skill as "A director to give the screen
what the author of the novel put into
the book The scenario was adapted
from Edward Moffatts Hearts Stead
fast"
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NO CURLS FOR MARY
PICKFORD, HEROINE
Film Star Forswears Child
Characterization in ANA
rilly of Clothesline Alley"
"REVENGE" AT PALACE

STANLEN "hmnrillv OF Clothcsliuo ,AllrN.
with Mary riCkford. scenario by tren'ls
Marion, from tho novel by lirllc ". Man
iateg Directed hy MARSHALL Ncilan. Arl
craft production.
Mary pickford has at last grown ur.
She appears as girl of about twenty
In this production. and this fact should
be welcome news to those who have been
requesting hCr appearance in something
other than child parts. She reveals a
depth Of emotion which. combined with
her lighter moods. bcspCaks artistic ad-
NanCcmcnt.
Much praise is due to the able dircc-
tion of Marshall Neilan FOR his prcscfva-
ton Of the spirit of Miss Maniatcs's
story on the screen. The little incidents
which he has utilized I'm the action OF
the tale gives il the correct atmosphere
and his contrastivc scenes Of wealth and
poverty are highly effective. The pho
Biography is clear. the type actors are
well chosen aud the titles have lit
Crary pcrtiucncc.
Tho small part assigned TO william
scott Is realistically played. Norman
Kerry Is convincing as "A .Cion Of the
idle rich. Ida Waterman not only looks
the part Of an aristocrat hut acts it with
sincerity As contrast to this, Kate
HriC" appears as the mother of y family
in tho Slum district, aud her humorous
characterization is we'll drawn. There
are many others who contribute interest
ing bits"