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The Washington times., 1920-09-19
ONCE HOUSE PAGE; NOW
HE'S LEADING ACTOR

John Arthur is a Washington pro-
fessional product OF whom its thea
tergoers have reason to feel proud.
Few actors have achieved greater
success in the past few years th<h he
has in the leading roles in "Parlor,
Bedroom and Bath" up in Mabers
Room" Fair and Warmer" and in
his present vehicle, "The Girl In the
Limousine" He is regarded as one
OF the most promising American
comedians on the stage today.
But Arthur is not only a farceur;
he has been equally successful in sc-
rious roles. He made a great hit in
New York few seasons ago as q
cripple in play by Eugene Walter
called "Just A Woman" In whict
Josephine Victor, now playing Mar
Unique" was the star. He also scored
strongly In the character of a Bohe-
mian, with Guy Bates Post In PLAY
called "Thc Bridge"
He has had a long and varied eN-
perience in all kinds OF plays with
aeading stars. Washington has been
his home for many years. In his
early youth he was page in tho
House OF Representatives.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
IackMorqvorh Went toSeaBut
Could Not Forqet Staqe Desire

In MY Lady Friends" he Will sing
just one song, ~ Want to Spread a
Little Sunshine" which has created
a sensation wherever heard. and II
is the kind OF song you whistle and
sing continuously
The story OF My Lady Friends"
deals with the adventures OF young
business man who has become sud
denly rich, through a boom in the
Bible selling business. Possessed OF
more money than he can ever spend
on himself, he wishes to have good
time and at the same time allow
others to enjoy his new-found wealth.
But, as usual, there Is stumbling
block in his way in the forms OF
frugal wife, whose penurious ways
are a milestone about the neck Of
the philanthropic young man or
wealth.
Not being able to persuade his wife
that she should help him unload some
of his superfluous wealth, he decides
to choose his own method OF enjoy
mcnt. He then selects three young
ladies of his acquaintance, each of
whom he considers worthy of better
things, and allows them a free hand
in spending money, his money.
And strangest of all, he has no ul-
terror motive in mind. He just wants
to see them happy and be happy
through their joy in having all their
hearts desire. And then comes the
tangle-all three of the girls fall in
love with their benefactor.
But such a complicated situation
could bring about nothing but the
most amusing and hilarious comedy
situations-and in the solution OF
their difficulties lies the major part
of the fun and jollity of my Lady
Friends"
Surrounding Mr.. Norworth is
splendid cast including such clever
players as Lucy Weston, Jessie Nagle,
Rae Bowdin, Clara Verdera, Margaret
McNulty, Marie Vernon, Janet Horton,
Everett Butterfield and Gerald Brink
man.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

Jack Norworth, erstwhile vaude-
william and musical comedy star. will!
make his initial bow to Washing ton
in straight comedy, when he comes
to the Shubert-Belasco Theater for
an engagement of one week. begin
ming this evening, in II. II. Frazee's
efrervescent comedy. my Lady
Friends"
Mr.. Norworth has had a somewhat
varied career in the show business.
Born in Philadelphia, he ran away
from home in his early teens. to join
minstrel show. Like many
youngster before him. he found hi n
self stranded with a defunct show
that couldn't pay salaries or return
transportation and it was a great
moment for young Jack when he
landed back home among friends.
Hoping to curb or break his wild
desire for the stage, his parents put
him on a training ship and he stuck
to 1t about year, and all that was
gained in that time, was a thorough
knowledge of maintaining his equilib-
brium and an easy swinging gait
that aided his dancing tendencies.
At the expiration of the year. he
was once more seized with the
wanderlust and made another attempt
to get into his beloved profession
with better results than at first. He
trouped the country with fair show
of succeSs-and rose rapidly from
small parts to better ones, and in
comparatively short time was occupy
ing a place in the limelight. That he
has continually grown in public favor
is best attested by the fact that he
has been selected to play the leading
role in my Lady Friends" and has
been surrounded by a superlative cast
of feminine beauties in MY Lady
Friends"
Not only is Mr. Norworth a versa
tile entertainer behind the footlights,
but he is a composer Of note, having
to his credit over two hundred and
fifty compositions that have been
sung with great success, both In
America and England.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
ADery Hopbood Discusses His
Wrtinq: Seeks Entertainment
1~EageTcX!:

Avery Hopwood, author of THE
Gold Diggers," and co-author of THE
Girl In the Limousine" at Polls, was
born in Cleveland. Ohio, thlrty-four
years ago. Four of his most recent
plays are running successfully at the
present time at four New York city
theaters.
His father, a wholesale provision
dealer, came to America from Eng
land. His mother, whose family name
Is PenderRast, Is of Scotch-1rish
descent, and was a concert singer who
appears professionally to some ex-
tent. He was educated in the public
schools of Cleveland. and later gradu-
ated from Ann Arbor University. where
he specialized in language and liter
ature, paying especial attention to the
drama.
Recently, in speaking OF his leaning
toward the theater, he said: Il al
ways wanted to act and l always
wanted to write, so ! found I had the
combination in writing for the stage.
About the humor in my plays, did
you ask? Well. one Is either born
with or without a sense OF the
ludicrous. You can always appeal to
people who have sense OF humor. ]
am actually afraid of people without
IT. They are usually dangerous,
ofttimes menace.
T wrote Seven days" about ten
years ago, then Fair and Warmer"
followed Claiming Pollock and I
wrote CLOTHES" which Grace George
produced 1 wrote Judy Forgot" in
which Marie CahiIl starred. sadie
Love" was written for Marjorie Ram
beau and "Our little Wife" for Mar
garet Ellington.
"Nobodys widow Seven Days"
OF which latter Tumble In" is a
musicalization and "Fair and Warm
er" proved very remunerativeNndeed
'Nobody's Widow" and Fair and
Warmer" were later played in Italy
Spain, Norway, and Russia.
81 started to go to London in 1914,
for Doris Keane's production Of
"Nobody's Widow" and of course I
had to go around the world to get
there. When I reached Shanghai I
was stricken with small pox and
sent to the pest house. I guess here
my sense of humor saved my life.
when I experienced the first in
disposition. my doctor advised the
frequent use OF a thermometer for
Indications of a fever. I placed the
instrument in my mouth but II did
not work, and my valet said:
Let me try IL, perhaps I can fix It,"
at the same time placing the ther-
mometer directly from my mouth to
his own; but he also failed to register
temperature. The defective ther-
mometer, therefore, made 1t necessary
to send for the doctor, who pro-
nounced my case smallpox.
II was alarmed, of course, but to
see my remorseful valet PROSTATE
and holding his head, when he re
called his carelessness in placing the
thermometer into his own mouth, was
pathetic and funny. and 1 laughed
heartily despite my dangerous condi-
ton. Well, I recovered, after weeks,
and my man was iroculated every few
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
KARYL NORMAN FEATURE
OF KEITH'S BIG SHOW

This week at r. +. Keith's Theater
the stellar feature will be Karyl Nor
man, otherwise known to fame as
THE Creole Fashion Plate" one of
the foremost headliners in vaudeville
He will offer his own creation "A
Tent of Melodies" the music for
which was written by Clifr Hess. Mr..
Norman staged IL.
The extra added attraction will be
Moonlight" one of those colorful and
careful productions that bear the
Laurence Schwab trademark. 1t Is
described as "a bit of play with a
bit of music,r all credited to Thomas
Swift. The company is headed by
Marie Holly and the players are all
well-known stage folks. Margaret
Young, formerly of musical comedy.
but now rated as among the topmosr
vaudeville singing condolences Is
another welcome announcement.
Irving and Jack Kaufman, whose
names are open sesame to the hearts
and lovers of the celluloid records,
will be on view and the audience will
head their songs at first hand.
Harry Holman, the popular come
dian, Is booked to give Hard Boiled
HAMPTON" with n live-wire company
Ben Bernie. the one-time eccentri,
fiddler. but who recently threw down
the fiddle" and took to nonsensical
chatter alone. will explain This Is
Not a Movie" william Ebs will in
troduce a mixture Of mirth and mys-
terry.
The Asahi troupe of oriental illu.
sIonista, Jean Duval and company in
Gems OF Art" Topics OF the Day
and the kinograms Will complete the
program which is one act larger than
usual.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

a special fishermen's excursion to
Beach is being held today
der auspices of the Howard A.
|ench Sporting Goods Company. A
|nilar excursion will be held next
|nday under auspices OF the Po-
mac Anglers Association. Return
4 trains will leave the beach at 3
b b:i5 p. m. Trout fishing now is
tellent, and September is regarded
the most beautiful month of the
Dr. at the resort
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

An enjoyable evening Is always
assured those attending Chevy Chase
Lake. The two large open-air pavil-
ions have been taxed to their ca
pacity every night with many enthu-
siastic dancers. apprcciative of the
snappy Jazz music rendered By the
Meyer Davis Orchestra. The payilions
will remain open during September
The Washington times., 1920-09-19
LOOKING AHEAD

Clarence" by Booth Harrington. with
company which played forty weeks in
tional Theater Sunday, September 26.
"Floradora," whose revival enthralled
New York this summer. comes to the
6hubert- Belasco. Sunday. September ~,
tor one weeks engagement.
David warfeld in The Return OF Peter
Grimm" comes to the Shubert- Belasco on
Monday. October is.
Charles Robinson's Partisan Flirts" are
at the Folly next week.
my Golden Girl" the Victor Herbert
Frederic Arnold Hummer musical COM
edy, comes to Polls for q week, begin
ming Sunday. September 26.
Tho Liberty Girl" Drew & Campbelrs
offering featuring Jack Conway, comes to
the Gsyety next week.
Evelyn Nesbit, In Walter Hasts The
Open Book" comes to the Shubert-Gar-
rick for a week beginning Monday even
ing. September 27.
THE Fashion Revue for 1921" Is the
loading attraction for the Cosmos for
next week.
Emma Carus heads the big vaudeville
program at b. F. Keith's for next week
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

Emma Carus heads the big vaudeville
program at b. +. Keith's for next week.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

"The Fashion Revue for 1921" Is the
leading attraction for the Cosmos for
next week.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

Two "Bird of Paradise" companies
Ill tour this season, but not in
merica. One will be in England and
3e other in France, opening in
Dvember.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

1.-THE Bat which had it's premiere
IRE last season, is making records
the Morosco Theater, New York.
kst week 1t played to $4,000, which
the limit OF capacity houses at the
Hoes charged.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

Jack Norworth Is here tonight IN
my Lady Friends" a delightful little
Mr.. Norworth has impressed
Boston playgoers and critics favor
hbly and Washingtonians will prob
hbly wish to see how he plays the
eharacter of the Bible manufacturer
made so popular last season by the
hate Clifton Crawford.
At Polls a snappy, girly show. The
6sirl In the Limousine" will entertain
those with a weakness for the light
buff
Tomorrow real, tasty comedy,
rThree Wise Fools" comes to the Ma
|t&nal
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

George Cohan will take Genius
la The Crowd" off the stage next
eek, substituting for it Arnold DAILY
'"The Tavern" The young
plinist who wants to be good"
esn't seem to have brough many
eers from metropolitan audiences.
The role of the Judge in "Three
ise Fools" was founded on eN-am-
|ssador Choate, who was a friend of
author, Austin Strong.
b. #. AIbee. the Keith circuit mag
q, will erect n new theater In Paw
|ket. r. l., where already he con-
ls one house.
The Washington times., 1920-09-19

Tho Liberty Girl" Drew & Campbelrl
offering featuring Jack Conway, comes tt
the Gayety next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
MYSTIC

The annual meeting of Williams Wom- ans Relief corps, No. 42, was held on Tuesday evening in G. A. R. hall. The newly elected officers are: President, Miss Ruth C. Chapman; senior vice president, Mrs. Margaret Eldredge; junior vice president, Mrs. Eleanor Lucy; treasurer, Mrs. Maude Green chaplain, Mrs. Lucy Packer Lewis; conductor, Mrs. Ruth Earnshaw; guard, Miss Eva Ehie; musi- elan, Mrs Irma Keigwin; patriotic in- structor. Mrs. Hoen. The aDpointive off, cers are: Secretary. Ella Buddington {; first color bearer, Miss Gladys Capwell i; second Miss Bertha Ehle; third, Eliza beth Burdicl5; fourth. Jeanette Mitchell. Delegates to the state W. R. C. conven- tion in Hartford are Mrs. Margaret Eld- redge and Mrs. Eleanor Lucy; aiternates, Mrs. Irma Keigwin and Mrs. Ruth Earn shaw. The officers will be installed early in January by Installing Officer Mrs. Gager of Stonington. A very interesting letter was read from Mrs. Louise Lamb, a member of the corps. who has been in California about year, expressing her interest in sthe meeting and stating that she expected to be home in the spring. At the next meeting of the corps. Dec.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09

of $50 and costs for sebastiano viieilO 10 pay when found guilty of annoying Mrs. Catherine Thompson the other night.
 New Dritain-A man killed on the New Britain road the other night has been Identified as Thomas L. Naehorn. of Elmwood. He was struck by an auto truck while riding his wheel. lie Is sur vived by his wife and brother.
 Danbary-The report book at the ro- lice station, used by surgeons in en.el- ing the nature of injuries 10 persona they attend at the emerency hospital is 10 be retired after thirty two yeaTs of service The first entry n thc book wss made october 14, 1888, when -tse [ late George T.. Bevans was caDtair- While ali the pages in the book heVc not beet filled the condition of the COW l CTS and leaves is such that the book is 1 in need of replacement.
 Bridzeport-Rev N. J. Traynor pas tor of St. Mary's church. Bridgeport has received word of the death of his father, Andrew Traynor. in Ireland. De- ceInber 1. Mir. Traynor is survived b. his wife, two. daughters. Mrs. Mary Clarke of Ireland. and Mrs. MarEaTet O'Rourke of South Plainfield. Mas. four sons. Rev. Michael J. Traynor O. Bridgeport. Rev. Andrew Traynor Of Kingston on the Thousand Islands, John Traynor of Boston and Henry of Ire land. Another son. Rev. James Tray nor. also of Kingston. died early lag winter of influenza
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
LIBERTY HILL

At the sefni-annual business meeting of
 the Liberty Hill c. E. society the follow
 ing officers were elected: President. john
 Clarke, vice president, Mrs. Maud H.
 Palmer; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. J.
 George Clark; lookout committee, John Clarke; Bible school committee. E. E.
 Caples; missionary committee. Rev. John H. Knott chairman of social committee,
 Mrs. Horace Foote. also of the floral com rnittee.
 Thunder and lightning accompanied the
 rain storm Sunday morning. No churC service was held in the morning, but the C. E. meeting was held in 'the evening. Mrs. Hattie F. Loomis, who has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. George Clark, for the past two weeks. started Wednesday morning for her home in El- gin. H.
 Mrs. E. A. Moves has received word l that Prof. F. A. Verplanck. superinten- dent of schools ill South Manchester who has been i'll with grip the past two
 weeks. is now sitting up a short time Mrs. Verplanck is Mrs. Moves daughter 1 Mrs. Estella Lyman of Hartford is the guest of MT and Mrs. John Clarke.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Mrs. U. Bowers and Mrs. Mary Dur kee were in Willimantic' Monday of last
 The mission department of Durham Me morial church held a very interesting meeting for mission study Tuesday of last week at the parsonage.
 Good attendance, and good harmony marked the December church meeting on Thursday afternoon.
 . Rostnaster Hansen and family visited relatives in Stafford Sunday last @ On account Of the rain storm preaching FeTyice alids Sunday school session were
 omit Eat Dunham Memorial, cIiurch on Sunday, but there, was q good meeting of the c. Es$ society. including the monthly business, iHE the evening.
 George Nelson was in Hart1sTA Katur-
 day ons business. Miss Pauline -Chaiker of Eaglevilie vis- tied sat the parsonage Saturday, E. E. Standish of Andover and Ste5hen Geek of Waterbury. students at Storrs college. visited at E. B. Thonpson's Sun- day. ;s:53sss.s < ,Mr.fand Mrs Emory Whitcomb and Ed Stuecfs. of. Mfddletown were at the par sonage Sunday afternoon. Rorkicfde is prevalent in places just outside; this village
 | Supervisor Downing of the Mansfield state training school and hospital was iu Wiliiinantic Monday.
 l 5isvs z E FF.SsW!. Klein attended pastors l .i
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. w. R. Witter is spending week in Providence.
 George SDaulding is beginning cutting the timber on the woodlot recently qur- chased from Mrs. c. NJ. Rawson.
 The Illustrated lecture on Australia Jy Mir Stephenson, given in the church las Tuesday evening was well attended ans much enjoyed. Mir. Stephenson was a most interesting speaker. The duet. I am Pilgrim, sung by Mrs. Harold Hib- bard and Mrs. George Lyon. Mrs. c. M, Perrin accompanist, was especially pleas ing
 Arrangements for a Day Khlball hos pitaI benefit to be given by the Social Danes. during the. last week in Decem- Der are well under way. \ play will be presented and light attachments will be served followed by dancing. Invitations have been issued by Mir and Mrs Charles Ladd to the marriage of their daughter, Martha and Mir. Dave. of Boston, Jan. 9th at their home Colonel William Paine, r. s. A. and Mrs. Paine were visitors at the home Oi | Irving Paine recently. They have just returned from the Philippines where they have been since the war
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09

21st. Christmas tree win. be one of the principal features.
 At the annual meeting of Canton Arail, No 10. R. M., I. Q. o. F., held Monday evening. the following officers were elect ed Captain. Charles G. Cox; lieutenant, Samuel E. Stewart; ensign, William A. Mcdonald; |; clerk, Horace White; accoGrt- ant, Charles. H. Eccleston. There vas also an initiation. The fins supper served consisted Of roast pork, mashed potatoes md turnip, creamed onions. pickles, rolls,
 pumpkin pie and coffee. The elected of
 icels will be installed in January anu -re-
 jorts will also be presented at this time,
 Later reports on the Red Cross mem .ership drive show that $50 mere has
 'cen received, making the total amount iSS.75. John Geggs of Brooklyn, \. r.. is the guest of his daughter. Mrs. E. ". Gas kel
 Attorney Philip 2. Hsnkey of New L1on- don was business caller here Tuesday. Theodore Anderson is home from New York for short stay.
 J. J. Mcintosh has returned from Yer l mont.
 1 MT and Mrs. Edward Fowler have re- turned to their home. in Westield, Mass. after a visit with Mrs. Emeline Allyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
COLCHESTER

spa13isis II. B. Starr. assistant engineer of the. Norwich division of the state highway de pertinent, was il town Tues day en Ysufyey work.
 Frank Williams of Salem was visitor in town 9Afonday... x
 MT. and Mrs. c, F. McIntosh were in Norwielrg Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. Loren Rathbun.
 OffSGfe Avoodhorfse lodge, No. 51, K. of F.: met iIs sF,yttliah hall. Tuesday evening There was a larce q, tendance. The nom inatiol of. officers for the ensuing term was' held and the following were the choice: Chancellor commander, Harry N. Davenport Y vice chancellor, Isidor Mintz i; prelater William ,Curgenven; master of work, Samuel Friedman; keeper of rec ortfs and seals, F. E.. Baker; master of fnance, Myron F. Abeil master of ex- clleauer, AT. Van Cleve; master at arms, c. F. Mcintosh inner guard. Arterus F. Roper; outer guard, Samuel L.. Sterns {; trustee for three years. s. L. Sterns.
 E. A Mitchell, inspector on the state road.e of Salem, was a caller in town Tuesday:
 !. r. Ableman was Marlboro caller Wednesday. r
 John Carrier Of westchester was a Col chester, visitor Wednesday. John Willis of Millington was here Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
LYME

Miss Caroline Bill and Miss Marjorie Lord Were Saybrook visitors Saturday
 C. M. Beckwith and family visited Alor- ris Peck in Westerly Saturday and Sun day.
 Mrs. Oscar Ely is recovering from her illness. Mrs Minnie Rand is taking care of her.
 Miss Hester Warrer Of Brockway spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. II. L. Key holds.
 john Tiffany was called to Hartford last Saturday by the death of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Tiffany, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wood Burial was ill Waterford.
 MT. and Mrs. James Lord entertained MT. Shepard of Fort Wright, brother of Mrs. Reginald Lord, over Sunday.
 Mrs. A. W. Bunnell was a Norwich vis- itor the last of the week. The library directors held their annual meeting Saturday evening Dec. 4th, at the home of the secretary, Mrs. II. L. Reynolds
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09

sa7 9- caused lCRief. Kliloutey to post, man there No arrests were riad.: Wednesday, < Daring Eoverates.' thirteen deaths were recorded In the town of Windham. The list tas recorded, Ut the office sof Town Clerk Frank R., Fenton follows:
 lEHgrprd G. Williams, 2S, general tub a277Joa1n Klizwits, t+2 months; cholera dnfantufn.N *. az
 sstAhto.nette zaga+a, 6 months. lOba, phsumonfa-
 4-waitsr B. Foxie 6a, perniciou'
 sAzrlora C. Taber, sl, cerebral enlbo
 Il544Iiuoys B. Ford 4 apoplexy.
 Charlotte. E. Wales: 75,. intracran ial'' hem aorrhaga..
 I9s-zIaeob 'Solz, fl operation for rup cured appendix
 1sMaFgaret conety, A., ether marco sis. .......s s.
 21TAithea Olson, as, tubercular- peri tdnitis. ss'f. ~ William Q, Turner, s5,. bronch pnsulnonia+. .2sAAnnie " steffen, sa fatty. degen eration of %the heart.
 Edward. J. Sullivan, 6. peritenitis
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Hartford-This city has been think ing of yearly census. But 1t is/rcund that the cost would be considerable, and no one can see any special advantage in such expenditure.
 Danbury-At a recent meeting of the representatives of the various volunteer fire companies it was voted not to hold the annual hremen's fair this winter because of the industrial situation.
 MiddIetown-'This court and police propose to make it safe for any woman or child to walk the streets of Middle town, at any hour of the twenty-foul in a day" So said Judge S. Harri: Warner in the city court in fixing nns
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-09

Of the number of children enumerated inc boys numbered a526 and the girls 1886. The enme ration of 1919 was 30S3. this years total showing a gain of 2s. This report was accepted and ordered .,n file.
 Mir. Case reported that teacher had lSeen secured for the domestic science classes Mrs Frederick Bowers has been engaged to fill the vacancy, her sal ary 10 be that paid for this type of work. namely $50 per day, this amount to in clude expenses.
 The regular brls were read and sc- cspted 4 request from Rev. John k. Clark that medical inspection be made rsgu,srly at the parochial schools, as in sae public schools, was brought before he meeting by Chairman Guild. It was voted that a committee of three be ap- pointed 10 look into the matter. the ap- ,ontnents to be made by Chairman Guild. one of the members to be himself fTs appointed ss the other two members, '. c. Case and Waiter R. King. This ad- Jitionai medical inspection will increase the cost of the schools and does not come uader ,he jurisdiction of the town school committee.
 I. was voted that the salary of tie achooi medical examiner and the secra- .ary of the town school co nittee be continued at the same figures IS la5t year. s4oO and $500 respectively.
 The report of the America nization az ent. c. B. Gilman. covering the work for october and November was accepted. MT Gnman's report told of the four classes ot work done by his department, namely