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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
1.-THE Rainbow Girl"
Already Hailed As
Another Pink Lady"

klaw * Erlanger, when they acquired
The Rainbow Girl" saw in 1t
a moderately entertaining. somewhat
dainty and simple musical play of the
intimate variety. And. 10. and be-
hold! One night they produced the
play at. the Forrest Theater, Phila-
delphia, and learned to their astonish.
ment they were in possession Of one
of the most impressive and alto
Eether most promising big musical
bits of their career.
Another Pink Lady" Is what one
Of the Philadelphia critics called the
piece. and A L. ErIanger Immediately
came TO the same view. The result is
that THE Rainbow Girl" to be pre-
scented at the National tonight. is not
the same Rainbow Girl" which
Philadelphia saw. although it was
charming and won vast approval,
even from the beginning. Rather is
it now a pretentious and big musical
production such as the name Of Klaw
< ErIanger, who have sponsored
Miss Springtime." THE Riviera
Girl" and other tremendous sue
cesses. has always been identified with.
Girl" might be presented agreeabIy
and impressively without music. Il
tells definite story of a little Ameri-
can prima donna, who, while appear
ing in London. falls in love with a
man and marries him before she dis
covers he is a lord.
The little American bride is natur-
ally overwhelmed when she Is brought
to a castle, following the honeymoon.
and It is by her efforts to become accus-
toned to the ways OF the English
aristocracy. as handed down tradition
ally in the family. that the story gains
at once sympathy. pathos, and no end
OF fun.
The cast Is a particularly imposing
one. The prima donna, who sings the
title role. is one Of the youngest-if not
the youngest-on our stage. Her
name is Beth Lydy, and she Is not
vet twenty. The character OF Mollfe,
the Rainbow Girl, which she acts.
Is one worthy Of the charm OF a
Laurette Taylor Of a Maude Adams.
The comedian h Billy 3. Van. Accord
ing to the critics. he has found the rich
est funmalling role of his long career.
One Of his numbers. based upon matri-
monial experiences, is called "Alimory
Blues He has another. sure to find
favor. that is entitled. Il Don't Know
How to Pick the Proper Girl"
Foremost in the company also Is sgd
ney Greenstreet, a newcomer in musical
comedy. but one OF England's most DIS
unguished actors. Robert Pitkin, long
experienced in musical comedy. has one
one OF the comedy roles. Others OF
note in the cast are Harry Deli, Leonora
Noyasio. Margaret Haney. Harry Ben
ham. Dore Plowden. and Jane Burby.
After the preliminary engagement
in Philadelphia. Hlaw and Erlanger
enlarged the ensemble by doubling
the number Of girls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
Henry Coote, Tenor
of operate Fame,
Joins Poll Players

Henry Coote. the wellknOwn tenor.
is announced as an added feature 10
the personnel OF the Poll Musical
Comedy Players.
Coote has practically run the
gamut of latter-day operas, and has
sung as co-star with such we'll
known artists as Fritzie Scheff, Lima
Abarbanell, Lulu CHASER, Mabel Hite,
and others.
Mr.. Coote's advancement has been
rapid. He was for two years with
Col, Henry W. Savage singing
peggy From Paris" and the prince
of PiIsen." He sang the role of lieu
tenant in the remarkable "Pilsen'
run in London, and was engaged by
Charles &. Dillingham;, when Miss
Scheff opened her season of revivals
i'm New York Of "Girofle-Glrofia.'
''Fatinitza," and "Boccaccio." He has
been a frequent visitor to Washing
ton, where he has a large circle OF
friends.
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with an alluring native maiden on his
first visit to the island, Hayakawa
proceeds to fall certainly out of love
with the flashy. snobbish American
girl, whom he had formerly almost
worshiped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

"Sam Howe's Big Show" headed by
the noted comedian himself, which
has been described as a joyous pot
pourri of mirth and melody. Is the
attraction at the Gayety Theater this
week. The burlesque is entitled "A
Wife In Every Port" and describes
the laughable adventures resulting
from a matrimonial mixup. It Is in
two acts and nine scenes, opening on
the deck of the good ship, Busy
Bee" from which the audience is
conveyed TO Barcelona, Spain. an art
studio in Paris. through Persia, and
on to Tokyo. Japan. The action Of
the second act takes place in England.
the scenes representing the exterior
of the famous Strand Hotel in Lon
don and the race track at EPSON
Downs on Derby Day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
SYMPHONY SOCIETY OF NEW
YORK

A novel element in the concert to
be given by the Symphony Society OF
New York, Walter Damrosch con-
ductor, in the Belasco Theater on
Monday, February 20, will be the
recitation of the Belgian patriotic
poem, Carlton" by Miss Frances
Starr, the actress, who will appear by
the courtesy OF David Belasco. An
accompaniment. composed by Sir Ed
ward EIgar. will be played by the
symphony Society OF New York. Miss
Starts recitation is filled with the
vigor or patriotism, and she herself
clad in robes Of gray, represents the
martyred spirit OF Belgium.
The chief number on the program
for the orchestra is Rabaud's Sym
phony No. . in + minor. A lovely
AdagIo for strings by the Belgian
composer, Lekeu. and two character
istic Debussy numbers, L'apres Hlui
dun Faune" and "Fetes." complete an
"All-Allied" program, which should
prove OF unusual interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
Crandall Closes
Contract For Big
Paramount Series

Harry NJ Crsndall has closed a con
tract with the Paramount Pictures
Corporation which gives his curcui'
of theaters the first Washington
showings Of the widely heralded
series OF pictures. THE Son Of De
mocracy." featuring Benjamin Chaplin
declared to be the prototype oil
Abraham Lincoln. This series con-
sists OF ten two-reel dramas, each one
complete in itself and touching upon
a phase OF Mr.. Lincoln's life
The frst picture OF the series my
Mother" viii have its initial Wash
ington showing today at Gran
daIPs Knickerbocker TheateF' and
the following chapters will be shown
a, the same house on successive sun
DAYS and Mondays until the entire
scries OF ten will have been pro
jIcted.
Bernhard will shorten the time Of
her south American tour, and Is ex'
pected here at Keith's In the merry
springtime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
KNICkERBOCKER.

The story OF Wolves OF the Raj"
ia which William :. Hart will be
seen al Crandall's knickerbocker to-
day and tomorrow. has the broad
Western plains for its background
Hart is first seen as Buck" Andrade,
a daring hlghwayman. "Buck'sr con-
version is effected at the bedside Of
his dying mother, and he becomes the
stanch champion OF law and order.
although he has to fight the mem
bers OF his former band. OF course.
there's girl in the csse-Faith Law
son, and deeds Of daring feature
this picture. "Thc Widows Might 4"
featuring Julian Eltinge, is to be
shown "wednesday. while THE Ewes
Of Mystery" with Edith Storey IN the
central role, will be Thursdays at
traction. For the two remaining
days OF the week, first local show
ings OF THE M9rionettes," adapted
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
BELASCO.

More deliberately mounted than any
of its predecessors and with one OF
the most remarkable casts in years,
THE Passing Show OF 1917 direct
" following a run OF seven months
At the New York Winter Garden
comes TO the Belasco this evening FOR
= week, including matinees Wednes-
day, Friday CWashington's Birthday
and Saturday.
In two acts and twenty scenes, "The
Passing Show of 1917" takes rank
as the most satisfying and spirited
of recent musical entertainments. The
hook and lyrics were furnished by
Harold Attridge, who performed like
service for the nineteen preceding
Winter Garden productions. The
music is by Otto Motzan and Sig
mund RomberE, tho latter the COM
Boy" Allen *. Foster arranged the
numerous dancing ensembles and the
entire production was staged by J. c.
Huffman, under the direct personal
supervision Of J. J. Shubert.
The spectacular surprise Of this
latest revue is a stage representation
OF the HarYard-Yale football game in
the Yale bowl with 10000 spectators
IN attendance.
30 extensive and comprehensive Is
the cast OF The Passing Show OF
1917" IN its array OF celebrated come
dams that Il reads like an astro-
HOmical chart Of the theatrical milk Y
y ay. The list Of performers includes
DeWolf Hopper. Irene Franklin, and
Burton Green, Charles (Chic) Sale.
Johnny Dooley, Henry Bergman, MIL
bred Elaine, George Schiller, Rosie
Quinn, Miller and Mack, Helen Car
Tington, Earl Higley. William Singer,
Claude Allen, Emily Miles, Betty
Touraine, Bessie Hoban, Mae McDer-
mott and the Winter Gardens beauty
brigade OF half a hundred youthful
ChoristerS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
operatic Stars and
\. Concert Artists Who
Appear Here Soon

Mime. Frieds Eempel the brilliant
Metropolitan Opera star, will be heard
in recital at the National Theater
next Thursday afternoon at 4:30. un-
der the management OF Mrs. wilson
Greene. it would appear that Miss
Hempel OF all the distinguished sing
ers now before the public is destined
to perpetuate in both opera and song
singing the finest traditions of a
past generation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
Rainbow Girl at the National;
Passing ShocU, 'Belasoo Offering

'The Rainbow Girl" a musical play
sn three acts, book and lyrics by Rem
mold Wolf, music by Louis A Hirsch'
comes 70 the National tonight for one
week only.
The new Klaw & Erlanger pro-
ductIon Is radiant in beautiful scenic
settings and costumes which nova
DAYS atone considerably for any lack
of smartness in dialogue or caIehl-
ness In the music.
The Rainbow Girl" is good enter
tainment. The author has taken the
hackneyed theme OF a lord marry
ing q stage beauty whose part was
known to him only through the pull
ferry Of her manager, who Overdtd the
thing, much to the horror OF the
bride, as IL Rfterward proved. In
the lords mansion there have prac-
tically ruled a whole family Of ser
wants of the name of Bennett, very
straiEht-IAced and unforgiving for
the awful mistake OF the niece when
she went upon the stage after run
ming away from home. What more
naturally lin musical comedy than
that this niece should prove TO be
the newly made wife OF the young
owner of the estate. The meeting
DEW cen Iuo DuNlGl anu AAAS ~ NV -
amusing. The story. be it ever so
commonplace, Is well told, and in
humorous vein, one OF the bright re-
marks being, "He'H like a roller
towel: He's made 1000 miles without
q punctUre."
That Is but one Of Mr.. VOLTS
clever little saIlies, which bob up
here and there, TO cause chuckling
laughing. Love and romance are the
principal elements thought OF in
writing the book. no doubt so in ad-
dition to the main love-interest there
are several side issues, which crop
Up here and there by way Of varIa-
lions, the whole being amusing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
ANA CLICK.

Alma Chuck, Americas unrivaled so
prano, will give her only recital thlS
season at the National Theater Thurs
day afternoon, February ~, al
1870 o'clock, under the man.
agement OF Mrs. Wilson-Greene
Singing to sold-out houses with
audiences OVERLOOKING upon the stage
in nearly 100 cities last season
Alma GIuck achieved a series of tri-
umphs rarely approached by any con-
cert celebrity in the history OF Amer
lean musical activities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

years in movieland, and will present
a new series OF songs, dances, and
conversational exchange. which New
York has rated the best they have
ever given. Miss Aollie Kings songs.
stories, and limitations are exclusively
her own.
Third in the array OF holiday hits
will be Homer B. Mason. Marguerite
Keller and company in a playlet,
Marriage" The popular Cameron
sisters will be held over this week
and will give an entire change Of
songs and dances. Joe Jackson. the
pantomimIc hobo comedian and Bert
Fitzgibbon, the original of the laugh
able "daffy-dill' type Of nut comedian
is another reinforcement of fun
Nine. Cronin's electrical novelty, with
Mile. Juliette, the premiere dancer.
aud Rose and Moon in song and dance
classics, and the Hearst-Pathe news
pictorial will conclude the bill.
POLLS.
There will be laughs in plenty for
the patrons Of the Poll Musical Play
ers this week i'm the musical play OF
fairyland. THE Gingerbread Man"
This will be the most pretentious
been executed by Maurice futile.
Frederick Rankin wrote the book.
and The Gingerbread Man" is full of
delightful numbers such as THAT
Awful Bogie Man." THE Evil Eye"
The Beautiful Land OF Bon-Bon."
MAIZE" John Dough-" "Old Ra-
meses." Every Little Something and
a merry meIange Of other numbers as
well.
Roger Gray Will be in the dual roles
Of "Wondrous Wise" and king
Bum" George NathansOn will be as
merry as uusal in "Machaevalius
Fudge" Matt Hanley will be Cara
nelita," fairy queen. and Billy Lynn
will have the title role, the Ginger
Bread Man.
MargeTie Daw will have a most live
Characterization at the hands OF Eu-
lalIa Young. and Sarah Edwards Will
no doubt prove a picturesque and GER
tainIy a musical Jack Horne. There
will be pretentioUs ensembles Of
baker girls and boys. candy makers.
tOymakcrs. RENDERS, fairies, and all
the good company that goes to make
up a Santa Claus land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
IASCuA HEIFETZ.

Jascha IIeifetz the violinist who
has created a sensation in America
the last few months. will give his
only recital in Washington Friday
afternoon, March S, at 1870, in the
National Theater, under the manage
meut of Mrs. WilsOn-Greene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
LYCEUNI.

A musical review in two acts and
five scenes is this weeks attraction
at the Lyceum Theater.
Miss Casper, a new addition to the
Lyceum company, heads the cast. The
settings range from the dark and
gloomy shirt waist factory in New
York to scenes on the farm
Several specialties are to be intro.
duced, in the form of modern and
original dancing. The musical num-
bers are bright and catchy. The
chorus consist OF twenty-four pretty
girls. who know how TO SsIng and
dance.
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u. r. KEITII'S.

Haven. Flora Parker and company.
and Mollie King, with an accompanied.
will divide first hOnoTs at r. a.
Eeith's this week. Mr.. de Haven and
Miss Parker are returning 20 Keith
vaudeville after an absence OF two
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
COSMOS.

Spader Johnson and HIS eight Corn
Cob Cut-ups," will bring to the
Cosmos this week their rural festival
OF rustic nonsense. Other features Of
an all-around good bill are FL Gotta,
the ragtime Nylophonist; William
Stuart, Maud Gillen and company, in
an amusing sketch hY Ed p. Nc
Nance. entitled The job" Kane and
Herman, "dippy harmonists," in an
other line Of musical meTrimept: Alice
Cole, a pretty singer OF exclusive
songe: Will and Kemp. in character
comedy and "cartwheels," and Evans
and Wilson, IN Spleasing entertain
ment labeled "A Confidential Con-
versation.F William :. Hart, in
Wolves of the Rail-" from Monday to
Saturday at l:15 and 4:45 p. nj. daily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27

scented to her In I crate brought by
two messenger boys apparently from
the station. Mrs. Powell, who has
taught in the school here for three
years has resigned her position to take
effect March 8.
Miss Harriet wylie was hostess, to-
sether with her Sunday school class
Friday evening to sixteen friends at
the Wylie home. The evening was
spent with games and music and re-
freshments were served.
Miss Fannie Cannon, OF Ames, WIS.,
tied over Sunday with her parents ME-
and Mrs. Peter Cannon.
Oscar McGrew had the misfortune TO
lose two horses and a colt by 4 straw
pile falling on them Saturday night.
\. ]. Pence and wife are visiting
their son Fred and wife at Waterloo
this week.
Harry Dague went Monday to Gin
ton where he will be employed on
farm the coming season.
Miss Blanche Clark was home from
Marshalltowh over Sunday.
One OF the most interesting and in
structive meetings this year OF the
afternoon at the home of Mrs. II. ".
Bennett. The program, which was or
patriotic nature, began with the sing
ing of The Star Spangled Banner
Response to roll call was with "Patri-
otto Sentiments. after which MIS-
Cannon read a well-prepared paper en-
titled Respect For the Flag. Mrs
J. &. Ramsey and Miss Lola lngersol
played two piano duets, after which
Miss Fannie Franktorth read very
able paper on Our Country in It's
Present Crisis. Miss Nellie Frede-
rick continued the subject by reading
paper on Food Conservation. Miss
Alice Negly sang two patriotic songs,
after which the hostess served dainty
two course luncheon, assisted by Mes
DANES William Green and H. B. Geb-
hart.
Mrs. F. c. Graves went to Montour
Friday evening and visited over Satur-
day with relatives.
J. L. Wylie and wife attended the
lecture given by John 3. Lord We'd
nesday night at Grinnell. Mrs. Wylie
remained over until Thursday even
ing to visit relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27
CORN AND HOG MEETINGS.
Campaign For More Pork and Better
Seeds Ends Thursday.

The three days campaign in the
county in the interest of more pork and
better seed corn. which was begun
Monday by County Agent Buchanan
and Professor Quaife, the latter of
Iowa State College AHles. will be fin
ished Thursday instead of today. as
was at first planned. The nleetin IS
which had been scheduled for Gilman,
Laurel and Vancleve were not held be-
cause it was impossible to get 70 those
towns on account of the bad roads. All
these meetings will be held Thursday
al hours which were to be arranged by
telephone today. ~ ri
The last meeting of Tuesday was
held al Haverhill in the evening and
today meetings were held at Rhodes.
Melbourne, and State Center. The
talks given by Professor Quaife and
County Agent Buchanan dealt with the
care of brood sovs and pigs at farrow-
ing time and the care Of the young pa
the critical period and the care that
should be taken at once 70 test seed
corn to insure a good stand. The Mar
shall County Farm Improvement Asso-
citation is offering TO Cooperate in ev-
cry way possible with all farmers who
apply 10 help them get as good seed
as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27
WILL BUY SEED
WHEAT TO PLANT
FARM IMPROVEMENT ASSoClA-
TON TO PURCHASE SEED IF
FARMERS WANT IT
OFFER MADE THRU COUNTY
AGENT TO HANDLE AT COST

Price Will Be Close to $3.50 Per Bushel
fer Marquis Wheat Laid Down in
This City - Farmers Must Sign
Agreement to Purchase What They
Need Before Seed Will Be Ordered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27
THE SHOW WITH A PUNCH.
The American Burlesaue Circuit. 'The
French Frolics," Thursday Night.

The American Buriesque Circuit, inc
French FroIies," Thursday Night.
Giving the public what it wants
The French Frolics" the burlosqut
with punch.
First in quality. first in size. first in
newness, first in all things. the one
supreme burlesque show OF the UNI
verse. such can be said OF The French
Frolics,' which comes to the Odeon
Theater Thursday evening. 1t will be
the national event where festivity will
reign exuberant for all
The French Frolics" enjoys the dis
tinction of featuring those two great
New York favorites. 'tSniling' Lena
Daley, the cyclonic coincidence wnc
made burlesque famous. and Harry
Hello Jake" Fields. the comedian with
a pers onality. and will give these tvs
clever performers unlimited oppor-
tunity in which to demonstrate thelI
ability.
Much can be said Of this prodi gious
production OF The French Frolics,
this Luxurious huriesque. the like OF
which has never been seen anywhere
It has a wonder-worH Of new features.
the absolute climax in burlesque
achievement. The only glass runway
ever constructed where dainty femi-
ninity trip lightly over the heads o:
the audience in colors rivaling the
rainbow the strains Of glorious music
Prices %. 50 and IS cents. Seats now
selling.
There will no doubt be an avalanche
on the box office. Better get IN linz
and get sets early. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27
NELs G. R,NpEN.

Nels G. Rinden, ex-farmer and WELL
known citizen of Marshalltown, will,
on March /, become connected with
the Shove & Son insurance agency Of
this city, district managers OF the NIL
tusl Life Insurance Company of New
York.
Mr. Rinden is a native of Marshall
counyt, having resided in the neigh
borhood of Gilman for many years pre-
yious to his removal to Marshalltown
about five years ago. Wherever known
Mr.. Rinden is recognized as one who
is associated with every worth while
movement,
1t is with a great deal of pleasure
and pride that we announce Mr.. Rim
denis connection with this Office. The
major portion of his time will be de-
| voted to the work in his old home
neighborhood. the southern portion OF
| Marshall county, where his personal
endorsement Of any proposition is con-
sidered sufficient evidence OF Its worth.
Mr.. Rinden will be assisted in his pre-
Iiminary work by Herman Knudson,
our organization expert.
To the many friends Of Mr.. Rinden
we wish to say that we trust that his
endorsement of the Mutual Life IN
surance Company Of New York may
lead you to an earnest and thoughtful
consideration of the merits of old line
life insurance. H w. Shove Z Son
IAgency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
Milton II. Hobbs, Brother Of John F.
Hobbs; Dies in Nebraska.

Word received by the Times-Re-
publican from Indianola. Neb.. tells OF
the death on Eel. 90. at his home, four
ard one-halt miles northeast Of 1ndt-
anola, Of Milton D. Hobbs. former
resident Of this county, and brother
of John F. Hobbs. Of this city. Mr..
Hobbs lived in Iowa township from
1880 until 1891, when he went to Ne
brasla on account Of being sufferer
from asthma. Death was due TO pneu-
rnonia complicated with heart disease
induced by the chronic asthmatic trou-
Die. Mr.. Hobbs lived for several years
on a farm one and one half miles
northeast Of Albion. on what later be-
me known as the Ncls Nelson place.
Milton Delano Hobbs was u native OF
Washington county. where he was born
June ). ls4a. He came to this county
at the age Of year with his parents,
the late John 3. and Emily Hasty
Hobbs. The elder Hobbs bought a
large acreage in Iowa township, which
included what was later the Thomas
Swearingen farm. just west OF the VII
lage, On oct. Is. 1873. Mr.. Hobbs was
united in marriage with Miss Jeanette
Noffatt Mrs. Hobbs survives her nus
band, together with her four children.
They are Mrs. II. L. Brown. OF Fort
Morgan. Colo: Mrs. ]. 3. Killers, OF
Hastings. Neb., and Raieigh n. and Al
bert W. Hobbs, who live at home. One
sister and three brothers also are liv-
ing. in the persons Of Mrs. Sarah Col
lar. Of Fullerton. Neb.: Oscar Hobbs.
of Little Rock. Ark: c. P. Hobbs, OF
Dcn-c-: a.a John z. !chh. ct inns
city. The first Mrs. John D. Fraley. or
Albion. who died eleven years ago. was
\ sister. and an older brother, Albert,
died during the civil war
Funeral services were held from the
Hobbs home Friday afternoon. Feb y.
in charge OF Rev. c. D. Gearhart, pas
tor of the congregational church. Bur-
;aI followed in the Indianola cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-27

a : picture that II both Interesting
and entertaining, and one that wilt DO
thoroughly enjoyed by both old ana
young.