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The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
CrnndnIPs Knickcrbocker-''
Better Wife,

Clara Kimball Young will return to
the screen at CrandaQ's Knicker-
booker Theater today as star Of one
OF the finest photoplay vehicles Of her
career in The Better Wife" in which
she is accorded stellar support by a
distinguished cast that includes
KathIyn williams. Lillian Walker,
Nigel Barrie, Irving Cummings and
Ben Alexander
The story concerns the marital diff
ficulties encountered by young
American girl who married a member
Of the British nobility who wor-
shipped the memory of his first wife
despite the fact that, unknown to
him, she had been faithless both to
him and to her small son. The set
tings, direction and photography, to
say nothing of the extraordinary
merit Of the acting ensemble, con-
tribute to the supreme excellence of
this subjec:. which will hold the
screen today and tomorrow only. To-
days program will be supplemented
by a new two-act comedy, Chasing
Rain-Beaux."
On Tuesday and Wednesday the
Knickerbocker will present as the
chief feature Of its bill the flmization
VI Olguc lLCIl : tremendously sue
cessful play. Girls" with argue
rite Clark cast in the role Of the in
genuous leader of the "lady-bache-
lors." The principal male role is
played by Harrison Ford.
Thursday and Friday will be fea-
tured by first showings in Washing
ton Of "A Girl at Bay" in which the
stellar role is taken upon the screen
by Corinne Griffith. Supplementing
this sterling photodrama will be seen
a two-reel comedy of far more than
casual interest. After the Bawl," in
which the pictured stars are Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter De Haven.
On Saturday the Knickerbocker will
present, also first run in the CITY,
Cupid Foreclosures" a delightfully."-
naive subject in which the leading
character is impersonated by Bessie
Love. This feature will be supple
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woman-sny woman-every-
woman
The story OF the play deals with
the quest OF the unattsinable which
has been the heritage OF even
daughter since the birth Of time
the search for love, which comes
not with searching. The progres 81
of events in the drama is &C.
complished with every device and
climatic artihce- With 1t the play
has not only a moral and a deer
appeal. but has the throb, the
thrill and the enchAntment OF mus
ical comedy.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
Moorc's RiaIto-"Mary Rexan.-

In accordance with its announced
policy OF allowing no retrogression
in the quality and high standard of
shows presented to its patrons dur
ing the summer months, Moore's Ri
alto announces for the current week,
starting today. one Of the strongest
selections on their list of advance
bookings, Mary Regan," the screen
adaptation of Leroy Scott's famous
novel, recently appearing in the
Metropolitan Magazine as a serial
and one of the seasons best SELL
ers" in book form. with one of the
screens greatest favorites, Anita
Stewart. appearing in the title role.
Mary Regan." heroine OF this
sensational novel of big pleasure"
in New York, is the center of one
Of the most fascinating romances
the photodrama has ever seen. Her
father, a one-time famous cyntc and
master criminal, Gentleman Jim"
Regan; her mother the headstrong
daughter OF aristocratic parents,
Mary Regan came into her inherit
ance as she emerged from a girl
hood haunted by fear of the law.
into a young womanhood with the
nerve and wit to defy it Then Bob
Clifford comes into her life, offering
her honest love-but she had so long
lived and reasoned as a crook and
the old gang and associations clung
so firmly that the development of
her romance and her gradual shak-
ing off Of past associations form one
Of the strangest and most interest
ing stories ever told or picturized.
depicting as it does a rare cOmbtna-
ton of brains, beauty and nerve
that will appeal TO anyone.
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CoxmoS-yaudeyilie.

Bert and EsteIle Gordon. two en-
tertainers noted for their exclusive
songs and clean-cut comedy; Peyton.
Howard and Lizzette. The Jazzbo-
mans" a trio Of musical misery,
and the Maxwell Quintet, whose pc
culiar type Of comedy and melo-
dious offerings in "At the Club. "
have won them wide popularity in
popular vaudeville, will be a galaxy
OF cts relied upon to inject pep
and laughter into the Cosmos Thea
ter bill this week
Martha Hamilton and company
will furnish the approach to drama
in The Installment Collector" a
theatrical chronicle OF a young wife
who played cards neither wisely
nor well The act is an additional
contribution to the mirth which
will be the outstanding feature Of
the bill. other acts will include
Fields and Wells, two clever talk
testers" who have a reputation for
creating laughter with their RAPID
IRE fun and breezy repartee, and
Harry Anger and Nettie Packer, the
fayorits type of team act relied
upon for smiles. songs and stagSer
steps. The extraordinary matinee
attraction will be the William 5.
Hart photoplay. Square Deal San
dersou:" the comedy. a Mack SEN
nett. Trying to Get Along and
the Pathe News for interesting pic
lures Of current events.
Today, from 5 p. m. almost con-
tinuousIy until closing time. a fine
array Of vaudeville acts interlard-
ed with varied film attractions will
entertain
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ALL FOR ONE SCENE.

The expense to which a motion pic
ture company will go in their efforts
to get the proper atmosphere. is
shown by the fact that a load of
camels and their keepers were trans
ported from Bridgeport to Roslyn. l..
l.. to make just one scene in the third
Olive Thomas production. the work
ing title OF which is DUTY and the
Woman"
For this one scene a load Of extra
people representing Arabs and a load
OF properties were also Transported
to Roslyn.
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Norfolk Day Trips.

Pans are now under way for the
early resumption OF the schedule OF
regular sailings to Norfolk by the
Washington and Southern Navigation
Company. The service was suspended
several days ago. owing to the with
drswal Of its steamer Penn, which X
was found could not maintain the
speed necessary to make the regular
trips six days a week. AS soon as
larger and more suitable craft can
be obtained by the officials OF the
company. for which negotiations are
now being made, the service will be
resumed.
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MARJORIE TO ABANDON WIG.

After much discussion, Marjorie
rGateson. who is playing one OF the
leading roles in the "Gaieties Of 1873"
has been given permission TO appear
without a wig. Although Miss Gate
son has a beautiful hssd Of golden
tresses she has always been obliged
to hide them beneath a wig. as in
the case OF her latest vehicle, Little
Simplicity" in which she wore a jet
black Buster Brown" headpiece
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Doree's Celebrities, and Jim Toney
and Ann Norman. The Doree COM
pany give impressions and imperson-
ations Of the worlds greatest operatic
artists. while Toney and Norman have
a genuine novelty in a sketch entitled
You Know What Mean" other fea-
lures OF this stellar bill include Vera
Barstow. the American violin virtu-
oso, who will render a popular pro
gram: Bobby O'Neill, Herbert Ashley
and George Skipper. who indulge in
"An Unusual Conversation, assisted
BY Evelyn Keller, who participate in
"a Song and Dance Elopement, with
patter punctuated by music; and the
cIrzon Sisters. conceded to be the
original falling butterflies. The Kino-
grams. OF course. are a regular part
Of the bill
At the matinee this afternoon and
the performance this evening all OF
the acts Of last weeks sterling pro-
gram will positively be given
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
NEW WALTERS FILM.

II is announced that Eugene
O'Brien's second starring production
will be Sealed Hearts" based on
story by Edmund Gouldng The
screen story Of Sealed Hearts" is be-
ing written by Eugene Walters.
Many of Mr.. Walters plays have
been done on the screen. but this is
the first time Mr.. Walters has ever
written especially for the screen.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
Loew's PaIace-Catherine Calvert in
..Tbe Career of Katherine Bush"

A brilliant and powerful special adap-
tation Of Elinor Glyn's famous novel,
The Career OF Katherine Bush, ."
with that splendid and beautiful emo
tionaI actress. Catherine Calvert, in
the leading role, is the photodramauc
triumph selected for presentation at
L,oew's Palace Theater for the first
four days of this week, beginning to-
day at p. m
OF Katherine Bush" is also the author
Of Three Weeks" one OF the most
internationally sensational stories ever
printed. The Career OF Katherine
Bush" second only in literary impor-
tance to the frst-named novel, also
nanifests the finished skill and eX-
ceptionalIy vivid storytelling power
OF this novelist
The Career OF Katherine Bush" de-
picts the rise Of a woman of obscure
birth to a position Of great promi-
nence and power in British society
through her ability to sway powerful
men by her beauty and charm. 1t is
r story of a woman's relentless ambi-
ton to triumph over an accident of
birth and gain the heights of success.
The romantic element is highly en-
phh& Yea IN LIllS Story Dul II ID 4lON
until fame and triumph have been won
that Katherine Bush consented to ac-
cept love. Catherine Calvert. cast in
the stellar role, is one OF the great
emotional actresses of the screen,
and her performance is fully up to
the standard OF the part. The unus-
Ual Palace subsidiary productions
will complete the program.
For the last three days of this
week, beginning Thursday, Olive
Thomas, star of many recent photo
play successes and a graduate of the
Ziegfeld "FOllies' beauty school. will
be seen at Loew's Palace in her latest
conception Of winsoue charm. "Pru-
dence on Broadway" a sweet, appeal
ing love story of country and the
great metropolis. Miss Thomas is
surrounded by a brilliant supporting
cast in this production. which will
rank high among her numerous photo
play hits.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
CrsndnII's MetropOIitan-''T
Better Wife"

The Better Wife" is the photopIay
vehicle which will serve to bring
Clara KimbalI Young back to the
screen at Crandsll's Metropolitan
Theater. This distinguished artistic,
who has not been seen in silent drama
for many months, has in this sub
Ject one OF the most noteworthy pro-
ductions Of her career. The story
Of The Better Wife" is one that af-
fords exceptional opportunity for the
display OF the stars marked versa
tility and one that centers interest
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27
Great Falls PARK.

High water is adding to the spec
tacular attractiveness OF the falls OF
the Potomac at historic Great Falls
Park, and many who have never seen
this wonder Of nature when the water
has been high are availing themselves
of the opportunity to visit the falls
now.
The concerts afternoon and even
ings by the Ladies Victory Orches-
ira, free dancing In the large and
brilliantly lighted pavilion overlooking
the falls. the motion picture enter
tainment and other attractions con-
tinue to contribute to the pleasure
Of day and evening spent at this
resort
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Glen Ecb O.

Four free band concerts will fea-
ture the holiday at Glen Echo Park
today. The first will start at 4
o'clock. the second at 6 o'clock. the
third at o'clock and the closing
one at 10 this evening.
With no St Swithin's Day spell
to cast gloom over them hundreds
OF youngsters journeyed to the park
every day last week and brought
picnic basket lunches with them.
The Fairgrounds arranged for Wis
itors of tender years is proving
one Of the most popular attractions
at the resort this season.
The standard amusements, in
cluding five thrilling rides. attract
the grownups and the Midway, with
its score of indoor pleasure diver
sions, is crowded at all hours.
Every car bound for the park In
the evening is crowded with young
folks eager to enjoy the dance pro-
grams offered by Mills Orchestra
The ride to the park is one OF the
most picturesque in or about wash
ington. extending as it does for
miles along the banks Of the up
per Potomac shaded at this time OF
year with foliage.
Realizing the popularity of the
resort the Navy Department has
installed a recruiting bureau and
the sergeant in charge reports sue
cess in winning new members for
Uncle Sans fighting ships during
the two weeks the branch has been
opened.
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one of my magazine friends say. but
it's all my own, and now that am
getting parts which ft me so natural
ly as the pathetic jazz kid in the
Brentwood pictures, 1 am mighty glad
! stuck to what my mother gave me
instead OF taking what that short
sighted producer wanted me to as
sumo"
The Washington herald., 1919-07-27

We don't know what there is in name can't inform
the of W. Shakespeare Satford onAvon But
know that there many spelling the different
the Bard signed himself show Take Enor Gyns
famous novel, The Career of Katherine Bush That
into form by Kathryn Stuart and Catherine Calvert
shown above booked Locws Palace
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ty miles wide. Quaint pavilions
and rustic lovers bowers give a
romantic touch to the resort.
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Moore,s Garden-Closed-

Moore's T-heaters Corporation an
nounes the closing OF their Garden
Theater for one week, effective to-
day. During the period the house
will be renovated from roof to cellar.
painted and rearranged as to fixtures
and equipment Following the reop-
ening, due notice OF which will be
given in the press, an announcement
Of great Importance, both to the
thousands Of regular Garden patrons
and the general public. will be made
as to the new policy inaugurated and
class of shows promised for the COM
ing season
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mented by short-reel subjects and or
chestral accompaniment as viii each
daily bill


udlLS JILL
CrandaIrs-"TaneIe Threads"
Today. tomorrow and Tuesday at
Crandalrs Theater will be featured
by first downtown presentations of
dramas of the year. Bessie Bar
riscale, filmed In the stellar role Of
Tangled Threads" offers a particu-
larly effective character study and
her supporting cast acQuits itself
with equal credit The principal
players who appear in the stars
support are Thomas Holding, Nigel
Barrie and Ben Alexander. the most
precocious child actor in America.
The story of Tangled Threads" is
one of masculine duplicity and
feminine sacrifice which, however.
terminates with a fine display OF
justice triumphant.
On Wednesday and Thursday at
Crandalrs, Marguerite Clark will be
screened in the leading role OF the
picturized version of Clyde Fitch's
most successful comedy, "Girls," as
star of the bill. In this subject Miss
Clark is supported by an unusually
capable company. led by Harrison
Ford. The production is a hand
SOHit Ouc anu NHS PhSNOeAepAS N
ceptionally artistic.
Following Girls" the photoplay
bill will be featured. Friday and
Saturday. by Through the Wrong
Door" the finest vehicle for her
sprightly talents that Madge Ken
nedy has had since deserting the
artfculate stage. In this hlmiza=
tion of Jesse Lynch williams story
Of the same name, Miss Kennedy
appears as young woman Of re-
sourcefulness who not only wins
the man OF her own choice for
husband, but also wins his mine
back from her father, whose busi-
ness methods to say the least are
open to question. An excellent cast
of skilled players appears in the
stars support and the photography
Of the western scenes particularly
Is brilliant.
Each daily program will be com
pleted by a variety OF short-reel
camera subjects and specially Sc
lected orchestral accompaniment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Freeman Lazelle is cutting the hay
on Mrs. Plympton's place.
Mrs. Grant Meyers and daughter of
Holyoke are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Lowe
Alice and Albert Duby are visiting
their grandmother and other relatives
in Springfield and Worcester, Mass
Arthur Gibson left for New York
city Wednesday. Frank Gould taking
him as far as Brattleboro by automo,
bile.
Ida, Nettie and Arthur Scranton OF
Brattleboro are guests of their sisters
Mrs. Eugene Duby and Mrs. Frank Du
by.
Guests at John Shampine Sunday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Knapp and
children of Dover and Miss Blanche Cor
ser of Northfield, Mass.
Miss Stella Reed is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Flora Reed, and her brother
Clarence Reed, who has just returne,
from overseas, at Londonderry.
Visitors at Frank Gould s this weel
were Raymond Gould of Millers Falls
Mr.. AND Mrs. Julius Gould and son o.
Greenfield. Harold Elbro and John Rees
of Springfield
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
WARDSBORO CENTER.

John Bailey is working for Frank w,
Farnham haying.
Edward Wilder of Dover has been Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. L. j. Foster.
Mrs. Chloe Eddy of Shushan, n Y, Wis
tied at ID. c. Dexter's one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Eddy and daugh-
ter of Newfane were visitors in town Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey and son, Os-
sian, visited at Leon BLISS in Jamaica
Aug. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lyman and baby OF
Stratton were visitors at Mrs May Dex
ter's one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dexter of Green
field visited Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. c. Dexter
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Foster and tive
| daughters of Greenfield visited his broth
er. L. j. Foster, last week.
| Mrs. NJ, L. johnson and two sons spent
a few days last week with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Dexter
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chapman and Mr.
and Mrs. L. J. Farnham visited Sunda,
at Eugene Bolster's in Bondville.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
GREEN RIVER.

The Green River school will reopen Aug.
25.
Mrs. Susan Stowe is away for some
time.
Mrs. George Lynde is visiting in Der
nardston.
Rev. William s V. Robinson will
preach Sunday at 3 o'clock.
Archie Aldrieh, who is in the MeIrose
hospital with fractured leg, is doing
well.
Miss Janette and Miss Elinor Smith OF
Leyden are spending several days at Hill
Top farm.
Arthur Woodland, who served on the
western front IL months, has been visit
ing at A. G.. Gallups.
Catherine and Elva Gallup are expect
ed home today after a three-weeks' visi
with relatives in Hartford, Conn, Deer
/ field and Leyden
Norton Fairbanks. who has just returned
from overseas, is visiting his brother, ID
F. Fairbanks. He was in service i
months.
p. G. Gallup of Brattleboro is repairing
the inside of the Wilcox house for Nh
Smith, who will spend some time her
with his family later in the season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
HINSDALE, N. H.

Paul johnson has finished work in
c. A. Holland S store
Miss Helen Ward of Keene has been
visiting. Miss Helen Lasher.
Mrs. Jasper of Tilton was week
end guest of Mrs. George A. Robertson
Mrs. Barrett and son, William, were
guests last week of Mrs. G. Z. Robert
son.
James Burns of Washington, D. c.,
has been spending few days at w.
G. Booths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Avery of Col,
rain, Mass, were recent guests at n. 0.
Maynard s. -
Eugene Hastings of North Hinsdale,
who recently sustained two shocks, Is
comfortable.
Rev. and Mrs. William F. White and
daughter of Saybrook, Conn, called on
| friends Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Deone and Harold
| Bruce will go Saturday morning to Ash
land to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenroy Packard and
little son of Hartford, Conn.,, are visit
ing at F. o. Packard s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw Bartlett have re
turned to F. 0. Packard g after severa
days visit in Claremont.
Mr.. and Mrs f. L.. Robinson ani
children of East Hartford, Conn, ar,
| visiting at NJ. S. Leach s.
Miss Agnes Cookery went to Spring
field, VT, Tuesday morning to visit Mr.
! and Mrs. Wilfred Dashner
Miss Victoria Sankey of Mortified
Mass, was guest Friday and Satur
day of Miss Elizabeth Hinchey.
Mrs Ed Welch and sister, Mrs
Glazier, went Wednesday morning t.
Barton, VT, TO visit relatives.
An ice cream sale will be held on Mrs
Frank White s lawn in North Hinsdalt
Thursday evening, for the benefit of tn
church
Mrs. Julia Strong of West Swanzey
who has had seven years experience j
Massachusetts schools, and for the pas
year has been service at Camp Deven
has been chosen as teacher of the fit
and sixth grades. Miss Ruth Strons
also of West Swanzey, graduate Q
the Fitchburg Normal school and VIII
has had. one year of experience, is
teach the rural school on the plail
These two teachers come well recon
mended.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
VERNON.

Sunday school will be held in the yes
try of the Union church at o'clock.
A sewing meeting is called for next
Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20, to finish
infant garments for the Red Cross.
Miss Iva E. johnson of West Brattle-
boro and Miss Eva Mckenzie of Green
field are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Phetteplace this week
Mrs. L. d. Doren and son John arrived
at H. A. Statens Saturday to join Mr..
Doren. They drove from Florida in their
touring car covering distance of l,S0O
miles in less than two weeks.
Vernon Grange will hold regular meet.
ing Saturday evening, Aug TO- Following
is the program for the lecturers hour:
Piano solo, Mrs. A. E. Weatherhead; roll
CALI members to respond with some cur
rent event; reading, Mrs. NJ /. Reed;
| vocal solo, Mrs. A. S. Miller; question
Which Helps the Most-The Critic, the
Kicker or the Indifferent Person? reading
Mrs. Guy Smith; pantomime, Jason Steb
| bins's Courtin'; piano solo, Miss Roby
Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith went Sunday
to Sc their son Allen, who is an inmat,
of the Peabody Home for Crippled chill
dren at Hyde Park, Mass. Owing to quar-
antine placed that day for diphtheria the!
were able to see him only at a distanc
but found him in good health and spirits
1t is thought he may in time be able t.
walk without clutches and with the ali
of braces only Miss Lula Ward wa
housekeeper at the Smith home durin
their absence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-16
WEST NORTHFIELD. MASS

William Shattuck. is i'll with jaun-
dice.
Ruth Holton is in Greenfield visit
ing friends.
Ralph Gibson is in Greenfield work
ing in the freight office.
Mrs. Alfred Holton came home from
Boston the last of the week
Mr. and Mrs. VIII billiard were in
Gill Tuesday for Old Home day.
Percy R. Buck was here for the
weekend with his grandmother, Mrs.
Doolittle.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Staples and son
of Springfield have been visitors this
week at George Field s.
Mrs L. j. Stoekwell of West Brat
tleboro has been visiting her brother
+. l.. Tyler, and family.
Mrs. Wilbur Rowland and two chill
dren have been in the northern part OF
the state visiting friends few days
Mr., and Mrs Frank E. Mann OF
Brattleboro have been at Mrs. Jessie
Titus s. Miss Lillian Thayer of Hadley
| is there now.
! Misses Ruby and Myrtle Jones OF
Townshend, who had been with thei
sister, Mrs. Gardner, q month, returned
home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Sands of Atho
ercroft, also Misses Louise and Cath
crime Dutton of Phillipston, sisters o
Mrs. Havercroft