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The Washington times., 1919-08-28
METROPOLITAN.

one OF the greatest hits ever
scored BY q photopiay in the Capital
has been registered by William Fox's
stupendous perturbation OF Henry II.
Blossoms sensational stage success,
Checkers" which viii be shown
throughout the remaining days Of
the week at Crandall's metropolitan
Theater, where IL has played to ca
pacity business since the first per
Torrance last Sunday afternoon.
Checkers" In addition to visualiz-
ing q series OF the most amazing
episodes ever shown upon the. screen,
presents q romantic love story that
s. as appealing as its contributory
incidents are exciting.
Beginning next Sunday and contin-
Uing throughout next week, the Me-
tropoiitan VIII offer as it's chief at
traction. the latest Olive Thomas
starring vehicle, "The Spite Bride" I"
ne story Is one Of brilliant con-
frasts and cumulative interest that
permits Miss Thomas q wide range
fer her talents in the role Of half Of
. song-and-dance team in the varfe-
ties who marries at midnight durir.g
q Wild party as a favor to her team
mate, who needs the money"
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

Greater Penn Gardens. Washing
tons foremost open-air dance garden
was enthusiastically received by
thousands Of dance lovers at its
grand opening last night.
The large floor is composed of
marble and glass and the lighting by
a veritable canopy Of electric lights
while Some shine up through the
glass floor.
Greater Penn Gardens is the re-
suit Of many thousands Of dollars
spent on improvements during the
past few months.
Long before the hour set for the
opening a large crowd lined UP be
fore the box office window eager to
obtain tickets Of admission so that
by $3.50 practically the entire number
Of tickets allotted had been sold.
Greater Penn Gardens will be open
every night except Sundays and in
case Of stormy weather ample protec-
tion is afforded.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
WHERE WORDS
PROVE WEAK

II a story cannot be told in words
and one is asked just how it can be
told properly, there is certain to be q
moment Of hesitation before the an
swer is forthcoming, yet with a little
consideration and thought the proper
answer should be obtained immedi-
ately. 1t is the photodrama-
"The Miracle Man." to be presented
at Moore's Garden Theater next week
is a wonderful example OF this fact
the photoplay having a greater appeal
than the legitimate show or the book
as originally published, which fact is
borne out by the most eminent critics.
Incidentally, the story as to how
"The Miracle Man" became a legiti-
mate show and then a photodrama is
most interesting.
The motion picture version, as
George Loane Tucker has produced st.
follows out IN detail the original
story. And the characters are so
finely drawn that one can almost see
the psychological changes taking
place on the screen. It is along such
lines that the camera .outstrips both
the printed and spoken word.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
WASHINGTON To Enter
Musical Arena With
Symphony Orchestra

philharmonic Society. but il is. bull
upon the same plan. The players. who
have enthusiastically thrown them.
selves into the undertaking with this
aim Of bringing Washington's orciles.
ira up to the level Of other munici.
palities of the country, contribute
their services with the understandings
that their compensation in a monetary
way VIII be contingent entirely upon
the response OF the residents OF Wash
lngton TO their campaign for tncreased
membership in the Washington Phil.
harmonic Society. the parent and sus
tanning organization.
Project Il AIfrulstle.
Thus altruism enters into the entire
project. with benefits to be derived
through Cooperation between the
public and the musicians. both recelv-
Ing their share. the one BY the pleas
ure and benefit Of a home orchestra
at popular priees-the players by the
encouragement and support afforded
them.
One dollar memberships are to be
offered. The Society's first cam
paign will be for a membership en-
rollment Of 10000. The response
which may be expected Is reelected
in the announcement by DR.. Hammer
that he has already enlisted the aid
OF one publie-spirited citizen Of
Washington, who requests that his
name be withheld, but who has
pledged a donation of an additional
$4,000 to match the first $4,000 the
society may raise.
Among the enthusiastic supporters
of the cooperative plan Of washing
ton Philharmonic Society are Miss
Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Newton d.
Baker. and Mrs. Herbert Wadsw0rth.
all leaders in the Capitals musical
life.
The preliminary weekly rehearsals
of the washington Philharmonic Or
chestra have been eminently success
ful, not only in the completion of the
personnel, but also IN the rapid ad-
justment Of a musiclanly and i'm
pressive ensemble. The rehearsals
senceforth viii be held twice a week,
and for a considerable pediod before
the first public performance on oc-
tober daily.
The success OF the enterprise would
seem to be assured by the fact that
1t represents a completely cooper
atiYe scheme between musician and
music-lover to provide Washington
with a representative symphony orr
chestra Of the first rank.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

music OF MeyeF-Helmund and OF
chamihade. For tragic moments he
chose music with a stressed minor.
The emotional value Of tense mo-
ments is greatly influenced by the
tempo used. A real "agitato" fore
tells that emotion, while a BIT Of
suave music can be made real sun
shine.
The "cues" for the music transit
tions, that must be made without q
break. require both skill and discre-
ton to follow. They are given In
either the language on the screen r
in the action. 1t Is an interesting
piece OF mechanism that must ever
tell the heart OF the story.
Manager Beatus OF the Palace
will increase the orchestra to twen-
ty-eight men next week, giving Mr..
Cannon a full complement of play
ers. The Palace pipe organ, with
its rich, mellow tone, is most effec-
lively played by George Emmons.
The organ episodes OF these "sym-
phony concerts for the people" as
they might be called. are rich and
vibrant. This instrument is a Moller
organ. made at Hagerstown, Nd.
Today the Movie" at It's best,
brings an entire concert of art music,
played by skilled musicians, with the
taste that emanates from a musician
ly director; an environment more at
tractive than the legitimate play
bouses offer; and real sense of we'll
being and harmony that serves an
esthetic need in the amazing number
OF people who make up these vast
audiences.
The playhouse Beautiful" has
been the Development of the motion
picture theaters. And when are we
to have the incidental music pro-
grammed? 1t would be interesting.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
E. J. STUTZ NOW
RUNS COLUMBIA

With the presentation today at
Loew's Columbia Theater Of Herbert
RawIing and Sylvia Dreamer in ''The
House Divided" Emmanuel J. stutz
begins the anal half of his first week
as manager Of that playhouse.
Since late in 1917, Mr.. Stutz has
been closely Identified with the man
agement Of Loew's Palace Theater.
first as supervisor Of construction for
Mr.. Loew during the erection OF the
Palace and later as assistant to Man
ager Lawrence Beatus. The .circum-
stance which places Mr.. Stutz In
charge Of the Columbia is the transfer
to the management OF Loew's StiIlman
Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. OF FREQ
Klein, for months manager Of the
Columbia
BY virtue OF Mr.. Stutz's familiarity
with entertainment conditions in
washington and his familiarity also
with thhe Loew system In all its de-
tails, he was selected as Mr.. Klein's
successor.
Mr.. Stutz is a native Of New York,
and has been identified with the Loew
amusement interests for over seven
years. His first connection with the
Loew interests was at Loew's Ameri-
can Theater in New York, and for fve
years he was connected with this and
other Loew houses in New York. When
the decision was reached to erect the
Palace at Thirteenth and F streets
Mr.. Stutz was sent to
to supervise the details
OF construction. and he has remained
here ever since.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
CARRIGANS CAREER

Thomas J. Carrigan. who is cast as
Checkers in the great Fox film pro-
duction Of the famous racing melo-
drama OF the same name, which is
making photoplay history at Gran
dalFs Metropolitan Theater this week,
was one OF the first actors 10 abandon
the speaking stage for the motion pic
ture studios OF Los Angeles.
He began his film work by being
starred in Western thTillers. Then-he
played a prominent part in "Cind-
ereIIa," the first multiple reel feature
with a star. and followed that with
an important role in "The Man in the
Street" one OF the earliest motion pic
tuTe serials.
After the completion OF this last
named production he left motion pic
lures and toured South America with
a stock company, playing leads. Then
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
BY J. sIaeB.

BY Js Mach.
Again Washington is to enter the
musical arena with her own SYM
phony orchestra, and with the open
ing concert scheduled for Thursday,
October ?, at Crandalrs Knieker-
booker Theater.
The Washington Philharmonic So
eiety, a newly formed organization of
music lovers in the Capital, has as
sembled a symphony orchestra of
sixty-five Of Washington's best union
musicians, with DR.. Heinrich Ham
mer, who needs no introduction to
Washington, as conductor. IL IS
planned to give thirty concerts dur
ing the ensuing season, to be pre-
sented In three groups Of ten each.
The Washington Philharmonic Or
chestra has been in rehearsal for ap-
proximateiy a month, under Dr. Ham
mer, and the program to inaugurate
this series Of concerts is already an
nounced. 1t includes the Mcdowell
Suite, opus 81, in five parts: a pre-
miere Of a Symphonic Waltz" by Dr.
Hammer; LA Jeunesse d'Hercule," a
quartet in A, for strings.
Popular Prices Prevail.
Popular prices, an attractive up
town auditorium. the gratuitous use
of the Knickerbocker Theater,
Eighteenth and Columbia Road, are
among the assets that will serve to
make a great success Of this under
taking TO sustain the National Cap
ital among the creative musical
centers OF the country.
The owners OF the Knickerbocker
feel that their liberal contribution to
this end is justified by the magnitude
Of the project and the helghtening
effect it viii have upon the artistic
growth Of the city.
The plan upon which the Washing
ton Philharmonic Society is founded Is
unique in the Capitals musical his
tory. The project Is purely co-opera-
tive. membership being open to all
residents OF Washington at the noml-
nau annual dues of 81.
For the complete membership OF the
society there win be given annually
one mammoth gala concert in some
suitable ediflce Of sufficient size to
house the entire enrolment. or. possi-
bly,, If the membership attalns such
as to warrant II, in the
Sylvan Theater or upon the Ellipse.
The Philharmonic Orchestra Is an
organization within the Washington
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
CRANDALL's.

Are You Legally Married 30 is the
startling title of the feature photo
play 70 be shown for the first time in
Washington at CrandalFs Theate to.
day. tomorrow and Saturday. This
subject deals with a sociological ques-
tion Of the utmost Importance to every
man. woman and child. 1t does not,
however, sacrifice the qualities OF
superb drama TO the mere purpose Of
spreading salutaTy propaganda.
The first three days OF next week at
CrandalTs Theater, beginning Sunday,
will bring to the screen Bessie Bar
Tiscale and Jack Holt in a new re-
lease OF many delightful qualities,
aThe Woman Michael Married"
Tom Moore will be the pictured star
on Wednesday and Thursday in Cold
Wyn's admirable hlmization Of Charles
Klein's notable play, ''Heartsease."
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

followed year in vaudeville with
Mabel Talliaferro.
In the spring of 1914 he went to
Europe and was in Germany when the
war started. Returning to this coun-
try he co-starred with Mary Miles
Minter in motion pictures.
He again returned To the stage.
playing the lead in Mother Carey's
Chickens at the Cort Theater. Last
year. he played in support of Lionel
barrymore in '"The Copperhead"
He made five trips through the sub
marine zone. He had charge Of the
entertainments given aboard the YES
rel for the crew and soldiers. Last
fall he attended the naval officers
training school in New York. He was
discharged from the naval officers
training school just before Christ
mas, 1918.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
CLEO DISCUSSES FLATTERY

'Do women want nattery and com
pliments offered to them as a trib-
ute. or do they desire the finer trib-
ute Of honest, simple, and, If need be,
the bitter. truth" asks pretty Cleo
May1ieId, who is starring with
Cecil Lean, in the new musical play,
Look who's Here" at the National
Theater this week.
'The truth isn't always pleasant.
How can il be" continued Miss May
field. But the truth is curative.
The people who tell it to you have
taken the trouble to study you, to
look at you fairly and squarely as an
individual worthy Of their attention.
''None OF US stands off and gets his
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
RIALTO.

THE Profiteers." Fannie Wards
latest and greatest emotional contri-
button to the silver screen, will con-
Guue as the feature at Moore's RiaIto
Iheater the last three days Of this
week. Those who have seen Miss
Ward in her past successes, concsde
this TO be her greatest work
For next week the Rialto announces
THE Right To Happiness" in which
Dorothy Phillips plays the dual role
Of twin sisters who have been sepa-
rated in childhood and brought up in
different atmospheres. One of the
girls, Sonia, is a hery-tempered bob
haired. igarette-smOking Russian
radical. who is sent to this country
20 spread the seeds OF Bolshevism.
The other is TIE petted daughter Of
rich nan. II Is a picture that
teaches that love, understanding, and
sacrifice alone viii make this world
a better place.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
THREE NEW GARRICKERS

With next weeks production OF
Here Comes the Bride" a number Of
new stage stars OF prominent reputa-
tions join the Garrick Players. Among
them perhaps Che best known to
Washington will be John Kline who
for yeaEs was one of the greatest
stock fayorites this city has ever
known.
AS a member Of both the Columbia
and Poll Players he has long since
built up a following in this city and
it is expected that his legion OF ad-
mirers will be on hand to greet him
Sunday night.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
HNICKERHncKER

At Grandall's EEnicker bcl-1E ulie-
ater today and tomorroW the photo
play onering OF chief interest will be
new Metro release, "A Favor to q
Friend.s IN which the stellar role is
portrayed by Emmy Wehlen. On Sat
urday. Albert Ray and Elinor Fair
win occupy the co-stellar positions
on. the Knickerbocker's bill as stars
Of BE a Little Sport" q film comedy.
Olive Thomas viii be the pictured
star at the Knickerbocker next sun
day and Monday in The Spite Bride"
The supplementary feature will be
the Fox Sunshine comedy, Her First
Kiss
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

true perspective. All of US have un-
suspected weakness and peculiarities
and little mental twists. which make
US repellant to some and charming to
others. But, unfortunately, our weak
nesses may repel those whom we de-
sire to attract. Then what can be
more valuable than friendship which
honestly tells US where lie our
weaknesses and where our chances
of improvement?
''The friend who is honest with
you, frank, and perhaps even brutal.
is the true friend. The flatterer who
offers you honeyed words is actually
your enemy. And we women must
cultivate in our nature a greater Xix
ing for honesty, though it be brutal
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
Movie Programs
Herald New
Season
PALACE.

PALACE.
sessue Hayal1Rwa, the famous
japanese screen star, will hold the
featured position on the program at
Isoew's Palace Theater for the last
three days Of this week, beginning
today, in ''The Gray Horizon Hays
kawa has the support Of his Japanese
wife, Tsuru AolIi, in this play.
THE Gray Horizon" is the story Of
an evil mans conquest OF two wom-
mems hearts and the retribution that
overlook him at the hands Of the
Oriental girls brother, who in turn
was forced to pay the penalty rather
than sadden the heart Of the villains
white wife, whom the Jap loved with
steadfast devotion.
For the entire week beginning next
Sunday, LoeW's Palace will present
the splendid adaptation Of Peter B.
Kyne's classic Of the lumber coun-
try. ''The Valley OF the Giants" in
which Wallace Reid viii have the
leading role.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

Gladys Knorr. who followed Mar
garet Lawrence in the leading role of
the delightful Tea For Three" is
another addition to the company who
is bound to become popular.
LurIeen Garrison last seen In Wash
ingtOn in "Fiddlers Three" is the
third new one. Miss Garrison will
handle the ingenue role. She is of
the type Of Helen Hayes long popular
with WashtngtOnians and her breezy
ingenueisms are apt to make her Just
as much a favOrite here as she is in
New York.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

a character in the
photoplay, entitled
Determination"
Applications by
the hundreds pour
ed in for parts in
this production.
Miss Brennan
studied at the VIII
son-Greene School
and IS a former
student Of the
Paramount Semi
nary. She is one OF
the first TO be ac-
cepted as a char
acter for this pro-
duction, a ten-part
photoplay. In the
cast will be the
most noted screen
stars that can be
obtained. Camera
tests are now be-
ing made in the
city of Washington
for the purpose OF
making some OF
the scenes Of this
production, the es-
hich Is S5OO,OOO.OO.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
STRAND.

Thoroughly renovated. Moore's
Strand Theater will open its doors
next Sunday fully prepared for a
most successful season.
The first Strand feature listed for
showing the entire week, starting
sunday. Is 'sThe Misleading Widow" !"
adapted from the well-knowu stage
production "Billited." BY arrange
ment with Florenz ZiegfeId, jr..
PaFamount-Artcraft, are enabled to
present Miss Billie Burke in the steI-
Jar role. This Is Miss Burke's first
appearance on the screen following
en- absence OF six months or more.
and, according 70 all reports. this
popular little stage and screen star
was never more charming.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
STARS TO QUIT
BURLESQUE

George II. Watson and William II.
Cohen. of SGfrls de Looks" fame, at
the Gayety this week, came forward
with the statement that this year
viii see their retirement from bur
lesque.
Barney Gerard is going to place his
two best comedians with, a Klaw and
Srlanger show next season. Watson
and Cohen have been in burlesque
but two years.
AS "Slitken and Slotken," refined
lawyers. there two comics have
brought two new characters to bur
lesque who DO moi have to resort 10
the slap-stick methcd OF comedy TO
make The audience laugh.
During the long years that Watson
and Cohen have been on the Vaude-
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
COLUMBIA.

For the final half OF the current
week. beginning today, Loew's Co
lumbia Theater offers "The House
Divided" Anthony p. Kelly's adapta-
tion to the screen of Ruth Holt
Boucicault's novel, ~The Substance Of
His House." in which appear as bril-
liant co-stars, Herbert RaWlinson
and Sylvia Dreamer.
The House Divided" Is the tale Of
q young Etatesman's recklessness
and the fearful price that he and an
innocent woman he loved were fore
ed to pay for his indiscretion.
The attraction at Loew's Columbia
Tor the first four days Of next week,
beginning Sunday, viii be The
Hornets Nest" an adaptation Of the
popular novel by Mrs. Wilson Wood
row, which features that notable
Vitzgraph star, Earle Williams. The
story depicts the theory Of "once a
crook. always q crook"
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
GARDEN.

Glittering In new decorations from
Pit to dome, with one Of the most
artistic theater fronts IN the East
with large, newly furnished retiring
and lounging rooms; with augmented
orchestra IN addition to new $500
organ, Moore's Garden Theater Will
inaugurate its I919-Is2O season next
Sunday by presenting 10 motion pic
ture patrons Of Washington one OF
the greatest photodramatic produc-
ions ever offered. George Loane
Hcker's wonder play. The Miracle
-
The Washington times., 1919-08-28


The w. c. c. s. School for song
leaders and accompanies opens on
Tuesday, September 8, at T:30 P. NJ. at
Carroll Hall. 9Is Tenth street north
west. In extending the work Of the
song-leadeFs class that was inaugu-
rated about a year ago, the directors
have divided the school for Song
Leaders" into three branches.
There win be a class for the ex-'
perienced leaders, who will be i'm
mediately placed as leaders Of glee
clubs and small choruses: a class for
beginners; and q class for accompa-
nists. No fee is charged. but the
members Of the classes must serve
the community in the capacity fer
which they are trained. The schcoI
viii have for instructors Hollis Edi-
son Davenny. director OF community
singing Of the War Camp Community
Service; Ralph Winchester Hills, asso-
ciate director. and Myrtle v. Kesh-
elmer accompanist and organizer.
Demands are constantly being made
for song leaders for community sing
ing throughout the city and in the
suburbs. In August, the quiet sea-
SON, about 14o Sings" Win have been
held.
Last year. when this work was es-
tablished by Peter ". Dykema, be-
tween 40 and so people were trained
as leaders or accompanies, and with
in the year an estimate OF 2.45O
"Sings" were held. It is an amaz-
ing record, showing in how far-flung
a field this interesting movement TO
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

The @Americanization" plans Of the
country hnd music OF especial benefit
70 ehe foreign-born American. In New
York recently washington Square has
been the scene Of a series OF inter
national sings" arranged BY the Ma
tional League for Women's Service,
in cooperation with the international
Music Festival Chorus.
The choruses assembled were an
Italian chorus, under Gaetano Caro-
selli; q Lithuanian chorus, led by
Xavier Strunslde, and i've Seandinav-
ian singing societies, under Ole Wind
ingstad.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

Z The famous Pontihcal choirs from
Rome are due in this country some
time next week for their concert tour
Of the United States. Throughout the
ages the genius OF the Vatican singers
has been fostered and developed By
Pope after Pope. The contributions
OF centuries have created an ineOm-
parable library from which viii be
chosen the programs Of the concerts
to be given on the American tour.
Many Of these have never been heard
outside the Vatican. and although
ages old are stiil IN manuscript form.
The choif. which Is composed Of
seventy voices. Is under the direction
OF the Right Rev. Mgr. Don Ranele
Casimiri, who has selected many OF
the most notable singers from the
Roman Basilicas. including men long
associated with the choirs Of the Sis
tine Chapel. st. Peters Basilica, st.
John Lateran and the Pontihcai
school OF higher sacred music.
The Papal choir, from which many
OF these singers have been drawn,
was established by Pope Sylvester
"a. d. 314@35). The use Of instru-
ments has always been excluded BY
the Pontifical choir, their ideal being
purely vocal style.
1t Is said that the great beauty and
sacred inspiration Of these voices,
which have enriched the musical
world by their achievements, viii
arouse 4. deeper interest IN polyphonic
singing In the United States.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

The marriage Of Louis B. Thomp-
son and Miss Dorothy Gordon, daugh-
ter OF former Representative and Mrs.
william Gordon. OF Cleveland, Ohio.
will take place on Saturday at 5
O'Clock in St Luke's Church. Cleve-
land, Ohio. Mr.. ThOmpson's brother.
clyde Cruit, viii be best man.
The date for the wedding was set
ahead. 1t having been planned for the
early autumn. and the ceremony viii
be attended by but a small family
party. After a wedding tour Mr. and
Mrs. Thompson win return to Wash
ington, where they will both continue
their work in music.
The Washington times., 1919-08-28

The Washington College OF Music
announces free scholarships. with one
eaeh Tor the piano, violin, and vocal
departments. These will be awarded
upon examination, being conferred
strictly upon the basis Of talent and
ability. Scholarships are given for
The Washington times., 1919-08-28
D. c. GIRL WINS
SCREEN ROLE

Fay Brennan, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. z. J. Brennan Of the Har-
rington Hotel has been selected as