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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
REVIVE OLD DRAMA
Zelosophs and Goods Give Excel
.. lent Representation OF
Fashion"

An ole fashioned American drawing
room. filled with charming ladies in shoop-
skirts and curls, and gallant gentlemen ID
brilliant colorcd long coats. was tho pic
turc presented by the /Closophic Society OF
the University of Pennsylvania in its pro
ductiou of the old American play, "Fash-
ion,' last night at the New Century Draw
ing Rooms.
1t was amateur acting at its very best, and
it succeeded in putting life and reality into
the somewhat out of date lines which con-
tanned many '"asidcs'' and ''soiloquics.
Nevertheless, this charming old play by
Anna Cora Mowatt proved we'll worth re-
vival and worthy successor to the long
line of American plays which the Iclosophic
Society has put on in the last few years.
The audience liked it, and testified to ap-
probation with long and frequent applause.
The play is one of contrast between
American simplicity and foreign affcctation
and paints a vivid picture of group of
Americans who attempt to emulate and
ape the silly mannerisms of Europeans. In
the end, the false count" is unmasked and
unaffected Americanism wins out. Thanks
to the very clever acting, the various char
actcristcs are very we'll differentiated
The parts which stood out as they were
played by men and girl students last night
were many. but of the latter probably the
biggest hit was scored by Miss Ruth Wilson
as Millinette the French maid. Nivacious.
self possessed and the owner of n splendid
stage voice, Miss Wilson elected repeated
applause
Miss Clara Finnigau as Gertrude presented
a rare picture of charm in her old fash
ioned costume, and actually succeeded in
giving color and spontaneity to rather
stilted set of lines. Due TO the last moment
inability of the actress who took the role of
Mrs. Tiffany to play her role, Miss Ella Fin
nigan. with only two days notice, stepped
into the breach and made one of the out
standing hits of the performance. Not once
die she falter in her lines, and in her skill
full acting made the affected society woman
duly prominent in the play. Nora Thompson
was delightful Prudence, playing that
simpering old maid with assurance and
cleverness. Equally pleasing was Miss Aida
OFT as Seraphina.
OF the men. easily the biggest success
was scored by Kirk Heselbarth, well known
for his performance in the Mask and Wig,
whose makeup and acting OF the role of
old Adam Trueman were highly effective.
Mr. Hcselbarth is an unusually fine amateur
actor. Philip Amram. the French count,
was not a whit behind in anothN out
standing role which gave him all kinGs Of
opportunities. n. G.. Bashara as the viii
lainous Snobson made much of a small role.
His drunken scene in the last act was es-
pecially notable Equally kind things might
be said of nearly every other member of
long cast.
The play was picturesquely costumed and
attractively staged, which, with the acting,
made an ensemble of notable distinction in
college theatricals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
Continuing attractions

NET-"The boomerang. Amer
ican comedy. by Winchcll Smith and
Victor Mapcs. The amusing plot has
to do with n young doctor whose remedy
Tor romance reacts upon him First tim
Of the original Bcnsco production Mt
popular prices. An exceptionally capa
bic cast gives a capital performance.
-Thurston, the magician, in
characteristic evenings entertain
ment. comprising standard BLACK art
stunts and many novelties in oCcultisn.
deviation, illusions and sleight of.
hand tricks mark the program this sea
son. touch of comedy cnlivcns the
bill.
4 DELPHI-"S Seventeen. dramatic yer
SION OF Booth Tnrkington's widely read
willie Baxter stories, a comedy that
deals with tho attitude of seventeen
Ecar-o boy toward love. His half
n"dgcd soul gets him in laughablc tam
EN" Gregory Kelly featured.
IA hIf --. Lombard. Ltd" comedy
featuring Leo CarrIlO as II tcmpcra
mental gown maker and Grace Nalcn-
TN" as manucquin. The back stage
workings Of fashionable New York
ShopS are kccnly but good uaturcdly de-
picted
OPER1 Parlor. Bedroom and
bath' farce dealing with the expo
1"h"c OF an unsOphstiCntCd young hus-
Dand who is compelled to live up TO his
reputation as a Don Juan in order to
satisfy his romantic wife. Last week.
bholD-"T Tiger Rose David Belasco' =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
FOREIGNERS HERE BUY
$4,000, 900 BONDS
Amount Is Reached in Three Loans;
$4,000, 900 Subscribed in
Liberty Issue

The foreign born in Philadelphia have
subscribed more than $50, 900 900 in the last
three Liberty Loan drives, according TO
'asimr a. Sienkicwicz. executive secretary
OF the foreign language division.
The foreign language division was be-
gun during the second Liberty Loan" said
Nlr' Slenkicwicz, but it was first effectively
organized for the third loan campaign
More than S24 O0O. 900 was raised during
that drive, and S33 600 900 in the fourth
,o"n' our figures to date for the recent
'l'tory Loan show that $4,000, 900 has
D"en subscribed by the foreign born popula-
non OF Philadelphia. Naturally. these
hgnrcs are incomplete and the total will
probably show several millions more
1T is hut just to add" he concludes.
that not all these subscriptions have come
through our committee, but this repre-
S'ntS the splendid share that the loyal
Nmrrlrans of other nationalitics have taken
IN the Liberty Loans.
IN" following nationaities were repre-
Sentcd by committees in the foreign Lam
Smag" DIVISION: Albanian. Armenian,
'hlnesc. Czccho Slovak. French. Gcrman-
ttm'rl"nn Greek, Hungarian. Italian,
japanese, Lcttish. Lithuanian. Polish.
l.umanian, Russian, Scandinavian, Ser.
piun syrian and Ckrainan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

"Thc Ninety aud Ninc,' which takes its
name from the hymn made famous by Ira
d. Sankcy and teaches the lesson Of for
givcncss, was presented by the Mac Desmond
Players at the Orphcum.
The scene of The Ninety and Nine is
laid in an Indiana town, and the play deals
with the redemption of Il young man by a
young woman of exalted character, actuatcd
by the sense of duty resulting from religious
teachings. Among the effects was realistic
production of mogul engine. under the guild
ance of the hero, dashing through Il forest
fire to the rescue of imperiled villagers. Alice
Bentley, IL Germantown girl. joined the cast
to play Ruth Blake; Frank Fielder was al
excellent Tom SivCrton; Dudley Clements
played NIit Green; Harry Wilgus was IIut
Brys0n: Leah Winslow proved effective as
Rachel Blake. and Louise Sanford had the
role of Bcdeia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy lynne Chats about Various Debutante DongsJuor
Muscdles Haze Meeting at Home of Mrs. r.
De Witt Cuyer, in Hauerford

taincd at dinner last night before the welfare
dance at the Ritz Carlton. Mrs. Jcancs is
in charge of the dances this week. which will
be given for the Association of Day Nur-
series.
Captain John Jacob Astor and Lady Nio
let Astor, who spent the week end as the
guests of Captain Astor's cousins. MIR. and
Mrs. Paul Denckla Mills. at Radnor. left
yesterday with Mrs. Mills for New York,
where they will spend several days.
Miss Marianne Harris. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Harris, of Ivy Cottage
Oak road and School House lane. German
town. will not make her debut next season.
but will attend Miss Whecler's School in
Providence. II. +. She will be introduced to
society next June.
Miss Florence Shoemaker. of Ovcrbrook
gave a tea today in honor of Miss Marie
Louise Starr, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Il.
Walter Starr of III South Seventeenth
street. whose marriage to Mr.. Carl Bulitt
Rauterberg, of Louisville, Ky. will take
place early in the summer.
Miss Cordelia l.. Ewing and Mr.. ] Hunter
Ewing. of Roscmont, are staying at Haddon
Hall, Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burton and Mr. and
Mrs. Cowan Balm will move this week to
Roadside Cottage, Devon. Mrs Frederick
Embick, who has been occupying Roadside
Cottage. will move TO her other house, Hur-
ricane Hill
Mrs. Edward l.. Ducr. wife of Lieutenant
Edward Il. Ducr, I'd, is visiting DR.. and Mrs
s. Naudain Ducr, of 1916 Pine street. Mrs.
Ducr. before her marriage last june, was
nhaih e I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
COLLEGE ADVISES STUDENTS
state issues Booklet to Guide Men In
Selecting Courses

Noratlonal guidance for tho students OF
'n' fcnnsrvania State College has bccn
HHop'"d by the council of administration
of tho institution. ''n
n committee Of deans Of tho various
S'ho"'s mas been authorized to prepare n
oo"Nl't sINng Spccfi" vocational informa-
.'oh ana advlr" about the college courses
lo[ dlStrlout1on among prospective students.
Durlhs the first month of the next acade-
mic year the deans will undertake TO oJvise
students in their respective schools regard :
ing the courses they have selected And for
IN" students already in the college confer
on"cS Will be held next week to provide
guidance for those who are in doubt about
the courses they shall pursue next year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
Combs Conservatory Commencement

The thirty fourth annual commencement
exercises of the Combs Conservatory of Music
will be held this evening in the Academy Of
Music There will be an elaborate musical
ing class. assisted by the Conservatory Sym
phony Orchestra No. l. of eighty pieces,
under the direction of Gilbert Reynolds
Combs. founder and director of the school.
Diplomas will be awarded to graduates in
piano violin. organ and voice. Teachers
certificates will be given to a large class who
have successfully completed the courses IN
pedagogy and normal training, and in public
school supervision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

COLONIAL-Grown- ups showed all the
glee of their juniors over Towards circus of
gentle eyed, light footed Shctlands and MIN
bic terriers. Applause rewarded Lonay Has
kall's rapid fire monologue. Hearty laughs
followed Fallen and Browns clever skit,
"Bulwcr's Birthday" Both served over
seas Wholesome humor was provided by
Rcddington and Grant, society tramps.
while men and women alike enjoyed Ethel
Clayton's presentation of ''Pcttigrcw's
Girl"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
ooh, Uncle" Opening Tomorrow

Lee and J. J. Shubert are in Philadelphia
for the purpose of witnessing the opening
performance of ooh, Uncle, at the Shubert
Theatre tomorrow, They are greatly inter
ested in this. the latest of their Isical COM
edies. They have provided a notable cast,
inclr ling Bessie Wynn. Frank Fay, Harry
Kelly. Sam Ash. Hazel Kinks. Nancy Fair
aud Iguace Martincttl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Miss Mary Starr Griscom, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodman Il. Griscom, of Hav-
erford, will be introduced to society next
season at tea to be given by her grand
mother, Mrs. Clement A. Griscom, at Dolo-
bran, Haverford, in October. The date has
not yet been decided upon.
Among the guests who will attend the
dinner dance to be given on Friday evening,
May 30, by Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Disston
in honor of their daughter, Miss Lorraine
Disston, debutante of the coming season,
will be Miss Gainor NOwen Baird, Miss
Marian Wister Baird, Miss Mary +. Glen
dinning, Miss Ellen Glendinning, Miss Emily
p. Welsh, Miss Rosalie Il. johnson, Miss
Catherine Coke, Miss Sophia Yarnall, Miss
Anna Lewis, Miss j. Virginia Heckscher,
Mr.. John w. Brock, Jr., Mr.. Norman IL.
Brock Mr. Robert Toland, "a, Mr.. Francis
p. Frazier, Mr.. Arthur Crisfeld, Mr.. Nor
man Ellison, Jr., Mr.. John Van Pelt, Mr..
Edward Van Pelt, Mr.. William J.. Wright,
Mr.. Minturn Wright, Mr.. l.. Scott Ian
dfeth, Jr., Mr.. Morris de G. Freeman, Mr..
Hamilton d. Carpenter, Mr.. George Wood
ward, Jr., Mr.. Eugene G. b. Simonin, Mr.,
Charles j. Biddle, Mr.. A. Charles Myers
and Mr.. John Olyphant, of New York.
DIR. and Mrs. w. Reynolds Wilson. nc
companied by their eldest son. Mr.. Charles
q. Wilson, who has recently returned from
France, have gone to Briarcliff Lodge, New
York, to be near their daughter, Miss Hen
rietta Wilson, who is at Ossining School.
After the close of school, May 80, they will
80 to their home in Villanova.
Mrs. Charles Wolcott Henry entertained
at lunch yesterday at her homo in Chestnut
HILL
Mrs Henry s. Jssnss, Of Devon. enter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
THE BURLESQUE SHOWS
Gayety and Trocadero Feature New
Combinations

Clever and refreshing arc tho "Chic- chic
BurIcsQucrs, who proved at the Trocadcro
that they arc original in their costumes,
humOr and dancing. An interesting feature
was tho dancing of Princess TcXico. Others
"Chcro' Miller and the Howell sisters.
One of the main delights Of the show is the
"cutr' chorus, which was we'll received at
all times.
Many now ideas in comedy arc unfoldcd in
the burlCsquc presented by the "Chit Chat
Girls at the Gaycty. In addition to an
abundance of laughs there is an ample sup
ply of good music Emma kohlcr and Billie
Davis have a large share in the funmaking
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

GRANII-Lady Tson Mel, thn 'Nhiuesc
Nightingale" heads we'll balanced bill
with her clever limitations and repertoire of
songs. The English boys from America, Val
and Ernie Stanton. present n lot of clever
nonsense, while Ford aud Trina and the
Vanceos. in Foot Fcats," provided both
eccentric and classic dancing. Howard Nc
Guire and Raccy furnish comedy playlct
"A Real Pal" and Slim, Klaisr and SAKE
cnlivcn with their pattcr. \ photoplay Of
merit opens the generous bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
WILLIAM PENN-Somc tcnsely

WILLIAM PENN-Somc tcnsely dra
matte moments were furnished by "The
White Coupons" u dramatic allcgory which
pleased highly. Plenty of new quips and
songs We're built around current happenings
by Bonita and Lew Hearn in '"The Revicwsi. .
cal Comedy Couple" The Manus gave n
well received nonsense turn and the Texas
Comedy Four garncred much applause. Con
stance Talmadge. in THE Yelled Adyen-
ture," was the film feature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
CROSS KEYS-A miniature music

CROSS KEYS-A miniature mQsical
comedy, Motor Boating" which inciden-
tally is one of Billie Burkcs products, is tho
pleasing headliner. Those ''rube" comedians.
Mills and Lockwood. and Dick Knowles, all
alone. scored substantial hits. A unique
feature is furnished by Tabor and Green,
and the Seven Musical lIighlanders and the
Borsini troupe complete the good early week
bill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
BROADWAY The Niol Inn Whit

BROADWAY-"Thc Niol Inn which
heads the bill. is one of the classiest pro-
ductions seen here in n long time. Herman
Timbcrg supplies most of the comedy, IN al =
dition to offering number of artistic selcc-
tions on the violin A scxtct of pretty
violpistes. who can dance as well as play,
add to the act Brady and MahOney kept
laughs moving. The Murray Sisters and
Hartley in Juggling fCats rounded out the
bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

NIXOS-Quality is stamped all over tne
bill. The Kitamura Japs. athletes proNlue
thrills every minute. Howard and MOSS
banjosts, with production and loo per cehs
mort os musicians, were the applause hit OF
tho show, Laughter rcigned throughout the
sketch presented by Maggie LeClair and com
pany. while Teck and Mcintyre proved to be
pucenakers in an unusual singing act
'Beating Odds" the photoplay attraction,
held interest from start to finish
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

GLOBE-The Rgol"tto twins "Ssls!ru ~
bv the Swanson sisters, feature a pleasing
biu with "A Trip Around the World III
which they offer wide diversity OF song,
n,hIot;.s and humor. "Cold Turkey a
minioturc musical comedy. and BILLET IT,
playlct of Flanders fields, plus fd MOI
ton. the Philadelphia humorist. add TO inc
entertainment. Others on the bill ihcludc
Rchn and Clark, song and patt"r; behman
and Anderson, comedians on wheels 'orinhe
Triton, songstrcss; Moore and Sterllhg'
comedians and Mari and Evans, eccentric
acrobatS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

Mrs. Charles Wolcott Henry entertained
At lunch yesterday at her home in Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20

The Palace screen has William S. Hart
in ''The Money Corral "For Better, For
Worse is ut the Great Northern, Alham,
bra and Locust. 'Oh, You Women" is al
The Riyoli and Eyes Of the Soul, with
Elsie ferguscn as star. Is ut the Strand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
HOWE'S SEWING MACHINE

The first sewing machine built by Elias Howe was given a private dem oastration by its inventor seventy three years ago. Sewing machines had previously been constructed by Thomas Saint, an Englishman, in 1790; Duncan, also English. in 1894, Adams and Dodge, Americans, in 1918; Thimonnier, 4 Frenchman in 1884, and Walter Hunt, an English man, in the same year. HOwe's ma chine was the first really practical invention of it's kind. He was workman employed in a Boston ma chine shop, and worked out his sew ing machine idea in his spare mo- ments. Several months after his first trial Howe secured an American pa tent, but -as unable to get capital to commerce the manufacture of his invention. He had no better success in England. and returned to America as a common sailor. being without funds to pay for his passage. During his absence abroad others began the manufacture of machines similar to Howe's, and for a time 1t seemed that he would be deprived of all the fruits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
MUSIC STUDENTS.

Before the war many students of music used to go to Europe, par ticularIy to Germany. It was com monIy held that equally good instruc- ton could not be had in this country. It was felt that Euro7ean study gave a music teacher or professional musician much additional prestige.
 That idea was very largely moon shine. But numbers of ambitious young musicians put a great deal of hard earned money into it. But the time has gone by when such a course is necessary. After all ttat has hap pened since 1914. few yJung people will feel like going to Germany to study. They would gain no addition al prestige by so doing, and some folks would look askance at them.
 This country has as good facilities for the study Of music as any in the world. There are a number of great orchestras and opera companies that equal anything Europe ever pro duced. There is every facility for hearing the best music played by the greatest artists. 4 great humber Of the best performers and instructors of other lands have taken up their residence in the United States. They can give educational facilities equal the best. Young people should be
 iscouraged from the idea thet they
 ust 20 to the great expense of resi-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
SHAMPOO JACKET.

A shampoo jacket or throw-on, to use when brushing the hair, may be made from large Turkish towel. Make q line with a pencil for this oval shaped neck, having it two inches lower in front than in the back. Mark two lines an eighth of an inch apart down the center of the front and buttonhole stitch up one line of the front around the neck and so on down the other side.
 Cut along the line of the stitching. Join thread. Pearl Cotton No. ,, to the lower edge of the front on the wrong side. Make loops of six chain stitch edge and turn. Second row is three single crochet two single cro- shet and picot. Repeat twice more with three single crochet picot in each loop.
 Use eight strands of cotton for d cord, folded together after being twisted or you can use a crocheted cord by crocheting the length requir- ed with a single stitch. turning when long enough and crocheting back in each loop. Finish the ends with tas- seIs and put a rosette. or roses made of crochet, on each side of the neck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-28
STONES AT
 GERMAN SQUAD

New York, Jan. 2S.---The fighting spirit that made the American army irresistible is Illustrated in the case of Private Michael J. F'eeney, of Com pany c, 114th Infantry regiment, 29th division, who with his buddy" named Brady, put a German squad to flight by hurling stones at them. The incl dent is related in a letter received here from First Lieutenant T. J. B. Lang, Fecneys commanding officer. who vouches for it's authenticity. Lieutenant Lang volunteered from Jersey City, while F7eeney's home is in BayOnne, W. J.
 The Twenty-ninth division was in heavy fighting in a wooded district in or near the St. Miniel sector.
 "Foeuey and his running mate, Brady, were occupying the same bunk hole in the woods," writes Lieutenant Lang. There was just some tangled undeu0rush between them and the lines of BOChes close in front. Dur ing the early morning there was a Roche machine gun serenade and things were h. inning at 8 lively rate. Some BOches y. 10 evidently had come LN during the night with the evident intention Of bombing our men from their position got close enough to hurl their hand grenades into our lines. We were not in trenches. We had gone far, far beyond them.
 One Hun hurled a. gry made quite accurately and it landed on the edge of the hole which was the hunting lodge of Messrs. Feeney and Brady brave crusaders of the gentle Irish rae. r. ley saw the grenade com ing and jumping, himself, he hauled his cOmrade, Brady, after him into the next hole less than a foot and a half to the right. Of course he didn't have time to save his equipment His mind was rightly more fully filled with thoughts of his own and Brady's safety
 "The grenade c;plOded with a ter rible noise. It shattered the stock of Fccney's rifle, making it useless, but FGcney with all the hereditary tenn per of his race wasn't long in decid- ing that the 'Dootchmen' were a dirty lot and needed d beating. He had no gun and no grenades so, with a curse at the Kaiser and his servants, he stood up in plain view of the enemy and threw rocks and stones at the Huns q few yards away.
 They evidently didn't feel safe fac ing Feeney and his mate Brady and, thinking they were due for a shower of grenades, beat q mighty nasty re- treat for their own territory.
 ''I went over to Feeney and. trying to keep from smiling. I upbraided him for throwing rocks at the Germans Feeney didn't see tDat I was chuck ling but thought l was angry. He felt I hadn't been fair in upbraiding him so he lost his usual disciplined attitude and very forcefully told me:
 '''Yis, Loounent; ye may be mad with me but if I'd a had grena5es I'd q thrown thim too
 How could I help promoting him for it