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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
BOSTON SYMPHONY
CLOSES ITS SEASON
Gives Fifth and Last Concert of
the Year Here With Reinald
Werrenrath as Soloist

The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its
ffth and concluding concert of the season in
FhiIadelphia last evening and presented
program which, except for the ma iestic
'orioIanus Overture Of Beethoven, savored
strongly OF a post season Pop"
The Sant-Saens symphony in \ minor 40.
taCtually the fourth) was the princtral
number The work Is really not a symphony
at all. so markedly does II depart from
sonata form in the omission Of the .scCOnd
theme from the third part Of the first move
ment the ending of the Scherzo with tho Trio
in the third and in many other details. to say
nothing OF the lack of real symphonic feel
ing throughout the whole composition II is
more like a suite or "miniaturC' symphony
cir there be such thing) and the third and
last movements are strongly suggestive in
melody and in spirit of the light opera stage.
1t was well played and probably on account
OF the abundance Of light but pleasing melody
seemed TO give much pleasure 10 the audience.
The other orchestra numbers were de
scriptive symphony. Royal Hunt and
Tempest" from Les Troyens." Of BcroH,
work of no especial value musCally, except
IN so far as It showed the marvellous orches-
tral technique of the composer, and "Sadko."
an early composition of Rimsky kOrSakOfr,
described in the program notes as a "Musi-
cal Picture" This was a long and IT must
be said. undressing composition. evidently
written too early in the composers musical
life to chow him at his best. either InelO-
ideally or in the sensitive orchestral feeling
which he developed later. The well. Known
overture Of IalO, "Le Itoi dNS," closed the
concert and next to the Beethoven overture
was the most interesting work played.
The orchestra played as it has doue all
season. unevtnly. There were places where
It's work was all that could he desired and
others where the attack and the rhythm
were uncertain and wavering. and where the
players seemed to be in some doubt as to
just what the conductor wanted. The tone
quality was good. very fine in places, Cs-
pecially in the Coroanus Overture, and tls
tOnal balance was better than al the last
concert although there We're some spots
where the accompaniment overpower"d the
solo voice.
Renald WCrrenrath was the soloist. taking
the place of Madame Melba> at the last mo-
ment, and he covered himself with glory He
sang the recitatiVe and aria "Aprite pO
puegl ocChi," from Mozart's Marriage Of
Figaro" and the Vision Fugitive" from
Massenets "Herodiade." In both styles of
singing he vas equally at ease and gave the
numbers not only with fine vocal but also
with fine dramatic effect. His fine voice is
equally good in all registers, and colCrful
throughout, and with his pleasing stage pres
enCe and demeanor won him the success with
the audience that his excellent performance
deserved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
OLCOTT WINS FAVOR
IN NEW COHAN PLAY
"Noice of Mcconnell" at Walnut
Features Charming
Irish Songs

"eoree M' tohans new play for Chauncev
OIcott. "rhe Voice of Mcconnell" scored y
success at the Walnut last night IT was a
success lor the author. who has given the
popular irish actor the best vehicle of his
who're career and no less a triumph for Mr.
olcott, VINO has demonstrated in it his ability
10 play straight light comedy, minus fancy
costume, with splendid artistry.
The Voice of Mcconnell is a Conan
comedy up-to the minute in style. slang and
ACTON. The scenes are all laid in New
York and the only character in it who snoal,s
with a brogue is Tom Mcconnell plaved nv
the star. This Mcconnell is a tenor, iust i'm
ported from Dublin, with a tongue tiDDad
with golden blarney and ready wit. Being
a tenor he is privileged to sing and George
M. mas woven three very whistleable melodies
into the piece, all of which are indelibIv
stamped with the Cohan brand and ft Mr.
Olcotts voice wonderfully well. The latter
IL TINS season in fine vocal trim. His new
Cohan songs are ireland, My Land Of
Dreams, You Can't Deny You're Irish"
and when Look in Your Eyes, Mavour-
neen." He also pleased with Mother
Machree."
Mcconnell is the central figure of tbe
play and the story hinges on his love for
Evelyn Mcnamara, a wealthy heress, who
writes songs which he sings. The girls
brother falls into the hands of an ad-
Venturess, but is rescued by Tom who iden-
tifes the woman as a blaCkmailer who vic
timized his best friend in Paris. The play
ends by Tom winning the girl in one of the
most unique of love scenes In addition TO
McConnells contribution to the performance
excellent comedy is furnished by his English
valet. an Irish butler, and Canadian, who is
paying court TO the girl. There is a good
little plot to the play that holds the interest
of the audience UP to the fall of the cur
tain.
Mr.. olcott is well supported by -Gilda
Leary who makes charming Evelyn; Mrs
Alice Chaplin, who lends distinction to the
part of Mrs. Mcnamara; Mabel Allan,
Fletcher Harvey, Frank Huyler, Bert Dunlap
and others of very large cast. The play
is handsomely staged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
NORA BAYES'S SHOW
IS NORA BAyES PLUS
Ladies First" Fills Lyric Stage
With BounteOtls En-
tcrtainmcnt

If the shade of the late Charles IT. IiOyt
was at the Lyric last night it would hardly
have recognized "a Contented Woman as
renOdeled into Ladies' First" by Harry r.
Smith. with musical decorations by a. Bald
win Sloane. lioyt wrote straight out
farce. all plausibiljty after acceptance Of the
initial improbabilties of premise; bur Smith
has mobilzcd impossibIities. improhabttics
and impa uSibilitieS into that amOrphOuS art
form known as musical comedy. Iloyt satir-
ICED womans suffrage at a time when the
battlecries Of the shricking sistcrhood were
just beginning to disturb the tympauum of
mere man. Smith satirizes wOman's suf-
frage at Il time when women in nearly half
the states vote, with the Susan b. Anthony
amendment barred by Il single senatorial
vote. satirizes prohibition and half hun
dred things besides.
1t may not be art. but is it amusing
seems to have been the constant query of
the librettist. the star, Nora Bayes, and the
stage director. The answer is emphatically
in the affirmative Although it ran full
half hour longer than the customary time
for such entertainments, there was hardly
a laughless minute from first to final curtain.
And most of the laughs were not bought AT
the price of bushes. I'ha few bemishes in
bad taste are so unnecessary for the success
of the show that it is marvel they have not
been omitted.
The chief remnants surviving from EIoyt
are the mayoralty contest between a young
politician and his tianCee and their tempo
rarilY shattered romance and the steam.
roller methods of lady politician against
her humble worm of huSbanu~--who turns
This material, embellshed by songs, dances
and sDecialtes flashing by at rapid clip
with the speed limit lifted kept capacity
audience a-laugh and sent it forth on Broad
street, IL not informed or edited, at least
pleasantly and harmlessly diverted
Nora Bayes is not only the star but also
the owner of the show, winch Is Nora Baves
plus. Miss Bayes works constantly indus
triously, adroitly and inseniously in the
mediums of song. dance. patter and farcial
the show. She is very generous in sharing
the stage center and spotlight with her many
clever colleagues. of whom special mention
must be given Irving Fisher, who plays oppo-
site her; Florence Morrison, with the tonnage
of a dreadnought and the voice of a fog horn
the dominating suffragist Al Roberts, as
her doWntrodden husband, whose acrobat!c
fails are astounding and whose inebriatiOn
scene is funny without being vulgar, and
Happy Ifhone as the "culled" butler The
,horus of eight good-lookihg girls is also de
nghtfuly competent for something more than
changing gowns. Miss Bayes and the chorus
offered clever speciality. What a Girl Can
Do" that received many enCores. The stars
"Inhuenza" and "Prohibition Blues" songs
also won encore honors In me third act
alone Miss Bayes gave more than her Gus
tOmary contribution to a headline act of
vaudeville. But that wasn't all She was
on the go the whole show without trying to
be the whole show
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Nothing But the TRUTH" Il farcical
comedy, in which William Collier starred"
was presented by the Mae Desmond players
at the Orpheum. The story concerns a hero
who. when suddenly called upon by his sweet
heart to raise $4,000 to aid charity in
which she is Interested is badgered by bust
ness associates into wagering that he will
not preVaricate during the ensuing twenty
four hours. He succeeds in about bankrupt
ing his firm, nearly loses 1.-The love of his
fancee and almost blights his partners do
mestic happiness by telling the whole truth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
Continuing attractions

FORREST-"The Rainbow Girl" mu-
slcal comedy. Louis A. Hrsch wrote
the music. Billy B. Van. Beth Lydy
Il. G, Pitkin, Jane Burby and Margaret
Merriman are featured in the comic
complications. Novelties of scenery and
costumes, handsome chorus and at
tractive specialties are features.
GARRICK-"The Little Teacher" corn.
edy, by the author of "A Tailor-Made
Man" Mary Ryan is the star Whole
some Americanism environs the piece,
which presents pictures Of life in
small community. A touch of Amer
ica's entry into the war marks the
finale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Citizens of West Philadelphia will hold
mass meeting tonight at the Friends West
philadelphia School. $500 Lancaster avenue,
in the interest of obtaining better living con-
ditions, and for discussion of civic prob
lens One OF the features of the meeting
Will be community chorus singing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
FANORITES APPEAR AT CASINO
Stone and Pillard Head Social Maids at
Walnut Street PIaNhnnse

The burlesque stage owes to George Stone
and Eta PilIard the credit for introducing
much of the novel and ingenious into the
offerings which have made this pair head
liners in their field. This characteristic is
well borne out in The Social Maids" the
cast Of which is headed by these favortes
Their performance won the approval of the
audiences right off the reel The Boys from
Home" is the caption of the musical comedy
built about the feature performers The
songs are bright and tuneful and the dialogue
Is snappy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Dt MONTS-"Do Men Marry for Love-"
is the allurmg title Of this weeks buresque
and such tried faVortes as Hamilton Gibson
lIOrtiz Franklin and Brooks attempt to an
sWer this burning question, "Donuybrook
Fair" the other feature, included Irish reels
and melodies Of Erin. particularly approprf-
ate this week, The entire company of fun
makers contributed to the success of tLa
show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George II. l.orimcr will en-
tertain the senior class of the Ogontz School
at a box party on Friday night a 1Ahc Broad
Street Theatre. The guests will occupy the
four lower boxes. supper will follow at the
Bellevue StratfOrd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mrs. James Mapes Dodge and her daugh-
ter, Miss Josephine Dodge. have gone to Los
Angeles. Calf. where they will spend some
time. The engagement of Miss Dodge and
Mr.. Joseph Wharton. Ir., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph S. L. Wharton, of Logan, has
been announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Leo Reid, of 35 West
Rex avenue, Chestnut Hill will give dinner
on Friday evening in honor of Miss Alice
WetheriI. daughter of Loutcn%nt John
Price Wethorill, Jr.. L. S. ~. who will re-
turn from St Mary's School this week for
the spring HOLIDAYS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

opportunities Of Philadelphia to share in
the business future of England. France. italy
and Belgium will be explained by men Of
prominence at dinner of the Rotary Club
tonight at kuglcrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

GAIETY-"The Speedway Girls" are pro.
Niding strong attraction. Edvthe LYONS
Stella Morrissey and George Weld are among
the 'burlesque favorites in the Speedway cast
Clever specialties are a feature of the show
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mrs. William A. LieDcr, of the IIiIl Bryn
MaWr. left yesterday to visit her father in
law. General c. n. Lieber in Washington for
a few days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
ENICkE.RHOCkfR

kNIIKEKHUI kFK = new DnOIOUIaV v
adaptation Of Victor Hugos '-Hotre Dame
entitled "The Darling of Paris" starring
Theda Bara played to crowded house
The picture is backed by an excellent Vaude-
Vile program. which includes such enter
tainers as the -Four Horizons rnelOtlists .
Grey and Farren, singing and dancing; the
Talking Pets, animal act for children:
Pat Mccarthy, Irish comedian, and The
Riding Academy equestrian act Of mrri1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
NIXON GRAND-"Nery Good r,d,

NIXON GRAND-"Nery Good Eddie" n
tabloid musical comedy with large cast
and chorus. heads Wel-balanCed bill
"DandeiiOns," satire on prohibitions fea-
turing three players from the Little Theatre
was also well received by the audience
Other pleasing acts We're Gingras and COM
panY, Mahoney and Rogers, Pietro. the ac-
"Ordonist, and the twelfth episode Of The
Master Mystery" starring Houdini
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Montgomery Forster are
spending their honeymoon at Hot Springs
Va. Mrs. Forster will be remembered as
Miss Gladys Jameson, daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. G. l.. S. Jameson, of St Davies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18
NIXON - "Golnng With

NIXON -- "tioling With Cupid" which
features the show. is full of substantial
laughs aud met hearty approval. Robbins
ana partner, in the "Walkng Music Store"
proved a big applause winner and Rttve Rob
bmS much opportunity to show his versatility
as a musician The Dooleys. in Chara cter
songs and kuma Four, Jap magicians. also
scored The Wishing Ring Maid is the
phOtOplaN attraction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

ltsque of Irish types IS providing "A feature,
helped pack the house on st. Patrck's Day.
He is heading a large and capable company
THE Jolly Girl Burlesquers," in two breezy
burlettas I'VE, Us & Co." and Mr., Dooleys
Drug Store"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

HNVNUW NJ - II" SlngnR SNNOOT n
tabloid musical comedy. proved the most
popular number on the bill. The production
abounds with bright and breezy comedy.
"Fhe Lion and the Mouse" with Alice Joyce
in the leading role. was the picture attrac-
ton. 1.-THE Last Of the Quakers." n dramatic
sketch. was presented by Nancy Boyer and
company while Mccormick and Irving
offered mclange of song, dance and humor.
'orinilc 'riton appeared in new singing act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Lieptenant Claiming w. Daniel spent the
weekend with his mother in virginia and
returned to Camp Meade yesterday. He ex-
poets to be mustered out Of the service short
~ Mrs. Daniel and their infant son are
staying with Mrs. Daniels parents. Mr. and
Mrs. William r. Werner, in Wayne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

CROSS KEIS-The well-known Phlade-
phta comedian and sOng-writer. \. Seymour
Brown, is the chief attraction and head
liner. His "BaChelor's Dinner is 4 novel
ana amusing farce, we'll acted by the entire
cast and attraCively staged. Other acts are:
lessons, comedy singers and takers: Sev-
mour Happy Family. in novelty. and the
first inHtalncnt of the new photoplay serial,
"A Man of Might"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mr and Mrs. Louis Jaquette Palmer. Of
81 DaNids, are spending Il few days in New
York " '~'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mrs. Edward Austin Waters. Of Boston
Mass. Is making an extended stay in Chest
nut I'M as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mon
cure Biddle, of Mermaid lane
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Ilttle MISS Beebe, VINO Is The daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs l.. 5. Beebe, of this
city. is wearing the peacock costume in
which she appeared a, Mrs. Naudain
Duers dancing class
reception at the home of the brides parents,
5 Eas. Seventy-ninth street
Mr. and Mrs. George II. lorimcr will en-
tertain the senior class of the Ogontz School
at box party on Friday night a&hc Broad
Street Theatre. The guests will occupy the
four lower boxes. Supper will follow at the
Bellevue -Stratford.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Leo Reid. of 80 West
Rex avenue, Chestnut Hill will give dinner
on Friday evening in honor of Miss Alice
WetheriI. daughter of Lcutcn1nt John
Price Wetherill, ,Ir.. T. S. ~. who will re-
turn from St Mary's School this week for
the spring holidays.
Mrs. James Mapes Dodge and her daueh-
ter, Miss Josephine Dodge. have gone to Los
Angeles. Calf. where they will spend some
time. The engagement of Miss Dodge and
Mr.. Joseph Wharton. .r.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph $. L. Wharton, of Logan, has
been announced,
Mawr. left yesterday to visit her father-in-
law. General G. n. lieber, in Washington for
a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Montgomery Forster arc
spending their honeymoon at Hot Springs
Va. Mrs Forster will be remembered as
Miss Gladys Jameson, daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. G. L. S. jameson, Of St. Davies.
Lieptenant Charming W. Daniel spent the
Weekend with his mother in Virginia and
returned to Camp Meade yesterday. He en-
poets to be mustered out of the service short
~ Mrs. Daniel and their infant son are
staying with Mrs Daniels parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William r. Werner, in Wayne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis .Jauuette Palmer OF
81 DaVids are spending a few days in New
York
Mrs Edward Austin Waters Of Boston,
Mass, Is making an extended stay in Chest
nut fllil as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mon
cure Blddle, of Mermaid lane.
Mrs Geoffrcy Gilmore. OF tie Cresheim
valley Apartments Chestnt Hill has re-
turned from Atlantic city and will leave
during the week for New York
Mrs. t. Dobson Altemus, of Bella Vista
Fails of Schuylkill. will return TODAY from
Atlantic City. 1
Mr John Fisher, Mr.. Edwin Wilkinson, Jr..
ana MI Leon Goodman have returned from
a three weeks visit on the househoat
Nepenthe in Florida, as the guests of NJ
Nathan I. Folwell W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mrs Geoffrcy Gilmore OF ;h. Gresham
Na"ey Apartments, Chestnt Hill. has re-
turned from Atlantic city and will leave
durlng the week for New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

Mrs. L. Dobson Altemus. of Bella Vista
taHs or Schuylktll. will return today from
Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-18

AIR: John Fisher, Mr.. Edwin Wilkinson Jr.
and Mr.. Leon Goodman have returned from,
d d three weeks visit the houseboat
Mepen.he Mt's =. IN Florida, as the guests of Mr.
Nathan I. Folwell w.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-08-05
Use Two-Row cuItivator.
RAISING HEALTHY CHICKENS
Lack of Vigor in Newly Hatched
Chicks often 7raceabIe to Weak
Parents-GiVe Best Care.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
To be successful in raising chickens
it Is necessary to have healthy and Wig
orous breeding stock, for the lack of
vigor in the newly Matched chicks is
often traceable to weak parents. Only
the most vigorous and the best grown
birds should be put in the breeding
yards. Each bird should be full Of
life and energy and free from any Sc
rious deformity. Yearling hens are
usually better than pullets for breed
ers, for the reason that the hens are
more mature and do not lay so many
eggs during the early winter, and con-
sequently do not reduce their vitality
so much before the breeding season.
Vigorous hens two to four years old
can often be advantageously retained
In the breeding yard. The male bird
chosen should be young and active.
An early Matched well-developed cock
erel is usually satisfactory, or good
vigorous yearling or two-year-old cock
may be chosen. The hens used for
breeding purposes should be given the
best care possible; they should be pro-
vided with large runs, and should not
be forced for heavy egg production
during the early winter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-08-05

Now the time for national action has arrived.
Thus the time is ripe for roads and trees for
remembrance. The United States is going to ex-
pend $50O,OOO,OOO in the next few years ma
tional highway system of interstate arterial
routes 1t only remains to be what agency
of the federal government is to have charge OF
the construction If the department of agrcul-
ture and the state highway commissions do the
work. the government and the states will share
the expense, half and half. If a highway COM
mission is established by congress to have
charge of the work the share of the states will be
apportioned in order that states like Nevada
Wyoming and Arizona shall not be too heavily
burdened.
AS to the feature of memorial trees this is also
the chosen time. Public sentiment turns toward
the idea. Events all over the country forecast a
general memorial planting.
The American Forestry association of which
Charles Lathrop Pack is president. has issued a
call for memorial tree planting. 1t is registering
all memorial trees and giving certificates of reg
istration; also instructions for planting.
Rev. DR.. Francis E. Clark has called upon the
Christian Endeavor societies to plant memorial
trees.
Georgetown university remembered it's war
heroes at it's one hundred and thirtieth COM
mencement by planting 81 memorial trees in
honor of its heroic dead To each tree at
fixed a bronze marker, of which sample is given
the marker.
my boys made wonderful reputation for this
country on the battlefields of France" says Dan
lei Carter Beard. Il say my boys because be-
Heve that there were boy scouts In every Ameri-
can division that participated IN the The
boy scouts slogan is, Once a scout always n
scout plan that taking up is the
planting Of trees as memorials for our heroes
This Is being done in parts of Long Island
and should be done In all sections After the
tree has been planted a small tablet should be
placed on 1t bearing the name of the who
made the supreme sacrifice, and when and where
and how he was killed and his branch Of the
service"
mortal trees are under way throughout the coun-
try.
The National Defense highway, between
Blandensburg and Annapolis. is Maryland's con-
tribution. New York is planning a Roosevelt
Memorial highway from Montauk Point to Buf
falo In Ohio Col. Webb G. Hays has offered to
give memorial tablets on memorial highways In
Sandusky county and William G. Sharpe former
ambassador to France, will do the same for Lo-
rain county.
The poem by Joyce Kilmer, who gave his life
for his country in France, is most touching What
is more fitting than tree for a memorial? We
may attain the most magnificent effects in stone
and bronze. Compare them with permanent
road-enduring as the Appian way, built % CEN
turtles ago-and shaded by he Maryland tulr
poplar or the Engelmann spruce or any other OF
our magnificent American trees The glimpse OF
an Estes Park road in the Rocky Mountain Ma.
tionaI park shows natures way of beautifying a
highway Consider how the ,rees on guard add
the GROWING touch to the Washington monu
ment