The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-10

definitely if their present offering is any
criterion
Beginning Monday of next week and con-
tinuinE Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day. the Iris viii have one of the most in
teresting pictures Of the season, entitled
Captured by CannibaIs-'
This picture was made by Martin John
son in which he portrays the actual life
Of the man-eating tribes of the South Seas
their customs, traits, and daily habits
This is a picture that every one should see,
especially children, owing to its educa-
tionaI value
One of the many interesting subjects in
the play is how the male selects his bride.
The male selects his bride, even among
saYages of the south Seas but it's not
done by process OF cOurtship. On certain
specified holidays the Maria geable girls
ing their bodies with dyes daubing great
streaks OF white paint on their faces. and
then they are paraded, by the medicine
man Of the tribe. before the young men.
The males make their selection on this oc-
. casion, the girl is taken home, Invested of
her decorations and returns to the man
who has picked her for his wife. The
custom of selecting girls for marriage is
pictured in Captured by Cannibals," the
final instalmeut Of Martin Johnsons SEN
Seas
This is only one of the many interesting
! topics that are brought out in this won
derful photoplay. The Iris program will
be concluded the first half OF next week by
an exceptionally interesting Pathe News
At the Orpheum.
Mary Pickfords Captain Kidd. Jr.," a
new Aircraft Photoplay, will be shown at
the Orpheum Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday It was considered APP
propriate by the little star that after hav-
ing raised millions for Uncle Sans war
chest she should participate in a photopla V
having to do with buried treasure and all
the mystery which usually surrounds the
same.
However, selling liberty bonds was far
more serious business than the search for
the mythical hidden millions in the But
terrified farm, which is an interesting fea-
cure Of the story Of Captain Kidd, Jr-'
so that Our Mary" entered upon her
suspended film activities much as one
would begin 4 vacation Contrary to pub
lished statements Mary returned from her
arduous eastern tour in better physical
of the long trip She actually gained five
pounds while hOpscotching over the con-
hnent doing one night stands for Uncle
Sam and the allies
Big Moose Carnival.
Next week the City park will be a blaze
of light and fun. The Moose lodge has
contracted with the Patterson Kline
Carnival company for one week of real hon
est to goodness hilarity. This Carnival
company comes to Topeka well recon-
mended from every city they have appeared
IN this season. there are plenty of good
shows rides, lots Of pep and deuce of
a lot Of fun The Patterson Kline show is
commented upon at every city for its IN
usual clean attractions. Sunday evenin =
the big band, with the show. will give a
free concert in the City park Monday
evening a grand street parade Will march
up the avenue. In the parade will be the
steam caJliope, the animals. all the folks
and gay wagons with the troupe and all
the members Of the Moose lodge. The Carnf-
val is given here for the benefit of the
Moose building fund. Every dollar goes
to that end popularity contest will be
held. The girl receiving the highest Lum-
Der Of woes during the week will be award
ed a 800 diamond ring She will be crown
ed queen and presented the ring on the
last night of the attraction. Much interest
has already been started in this direction.
So next week will be a gala carnival week
for every one Grab a girl and start for