The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-17

TIL, Wunlan's club have added TO their
mlny achievements for the cnnohliug
characteristics of mankind. that, OF
bringing to the Court theatre Maurice
Maetcrlinck's Tho Elucbird.' which has
been acknowledged by critics rs the
mos, wonderful photnplay ever made.
THE Blue Bird" ~ fairy tale. a
morality and mystery play. possessing a
lightuesS Of fancy which none other of
the masters works exhibits IN Ike
measure 1t touches with 81 wand Of
charm the childhoud that lies at the
heart Of are and bids it quicken. In
this MASTERPIECES is shown that the pur-
suit Of happincs leads to all quarters
of the globe. and true happiness is al all
our doors.
The thread Of the story is carried by
two children. who go in quest Of the
Eluebird meaning Happiness. The story
follows:
The day before Christmas two very
little children. a little boy named Tyltyl
and his sister Mytyl, were cnvi"us OF
the prosperity Of the rich children who
lived nearby. Madam BcrlinGot. their
neighbour, had little daughter. who Was
i'll. and she asked these children to let
tho little sick girl have their dove
which she cr;lrcd. but the children sell
tishly declined
After they are put TO bed the good
FAIRY Bcryluue appears and. by magic
wand shows them the souls of all
things The fairy then takes the chill
drcn in search OF the Blue Bird and
they visit the Palace of Night. where
they meet Sleep and Death. sickness amt
Terrible Wars. the Stars. etc. The quest
continues to the graveyard. which they
reach at midnight. and tho cemetery IL
transformed into nowcry bower. Here
the children meet all their departed and
a glad reunion takes place III Memory
Hand. These scenes are oblitcratcd by
the Fog of Forgctfulness. and in the
palac. Of LuNuricS a sumptuouS banquet
ia in progress. the Luxurics gorging
! themselves with the plentiful food.
! where the Gluttons invite the children
10 join them. but Light sheds her radi-
ancc and the banqucters. unable 10 with
; stand the pitilcss glare, take refuge in
+ the Cavern Of Miscrics. In the Cathc-
dral Of Happiness the children meet the
Joys. Including Chldrrn's Happiness,
Loving Ones Parents, Sunny Hours.
The children are then taken home by
Tho Fairy. their hunt for the Blue Bird
having been fru,less. Many birds have
been pursued and caught. but. they die
immediately and change colors. so. that
the real Blue Bird has not been cap
turcd. In the morning the children
awaken with different conceptions Of
life. They greet their parents with at
fectional. embraces. and everything
; seems happier chenrier and brighter to
! them when the thought Of tn" little girl
! begging FOR their dove in her Seml-dH-
! lirium induces them to Civ" her the bird
and 10: it turns to Il Blue Bird. They
. have found the Eluc BIRD Of Happiness
in making others happy.
This beautiful drama will he one in
which the old will revel as we'll AS the
+ child and on the above mentioned dates
: will be seen with matinee. the evening
prices for adults being Is and 30 cents
and 10 cents for children. Matinee
prices for adults 90 cents. children IL
! cents.
! Tho Court theatre orchestra will play
! for the engagement and the picture will
he preceded by the lovely song "Rluc
Rird Bring Rack My Happiness" by IN
artist the company will bring with them.