The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-02

Never before and not for many
days to come VIII there be so many
notables gathered at one time or such
volumes of activity crowded into
such a short space of time as out
lined for the coming of Marcus Loew
and his party Of movie stars for
the opening of I.oew's State theater.
Thursday Oct. 7,
The local or reception program is
also one Of Unusual proportions and
bids fair to keep the visitors on the
jump from the moment of their ar
rival to the hour OF departure.
Two bands of music. the full
Shrine band from the AL Chymia
temple and the Federation band, will
meet. the incoming special car beaf-
ing Marcus Loew and his screen
celebrities.
with the arrival of the train at
II: SO am, three professional camera
men will alight first and station
themselves at the most advantage
Gus point to film not only the re-
ception committee from the Al Chy-
mia temple and the stars, but the
mass of movie fans who will un-
doubtedly tax the station to get
Closeup" glimpse of their favorite
star. A seige of hand shaking is
to be expected and the's stars will be
prepared.
The first welcome will be made at
the car by committee composed of
1llustrous Potentate Walker NJ. Tay-
lor, Past Potentates Joseph A. Fow-
Ter, e. H. Kline, J. M. Buckingham,
r. r. Schuyler. J. p. Norfleet. C..
N
QUINN NJ f. Chism, II. d. Wilson,
A. E. Cameron and Mobiles r.. A.
Rome, b. NJ. White, J. W. DeShazo,
l.. B. Handy. c. f. Mcclure. ]. L.
Wood, T. p. Spence. c. +. Bunbury,
H. H. Hull and M. M. Parker.
With the nd-shakers appeased,
in the lobby of the station the party
will proceed to the entrance, where
shots" will be made of their en-
trance to the city of Memphis by
the waiting cameras. Then, led by
the guard of mounted police. the
two bands, the parade will proceed
to the city hall. where Mayor Paine
will bestow an official welcome on
the steps of the executive building.
The cameramen will trail the pa
rade and do some more filming at
the city hall steps. After luncheon
at the hotel the stars will appear at
Loews State at every performance,
and after their final little speech
will proceed to the Scottish Rite
cathedral. Union avenue and Dunlap
street, where representative gath
ering of approximately 1000 will
await their coming.
Entertainment and Dance.
To accommodate the visitors and
at the same time afford everyone a.
comfortable opportunity of chatting
with the stars, the main banquet hall
will be utilized as we'll as the audi
torium. Past Potentate +. A. Came
ron, in general charge of all recep-
ton committees and the general ar
rangements, has announced that the
patrol will act as ushers. A dance
will follow an entertainment in the
auditorium. also the introduction of
stars.
Not only will theatergoers have an
opportunity of seeing and meeting
the stars. as arrangements made
through Hardwig Peres, head of the
board of education; Superintendent
of Schools Wharton S. Jones and
Principal C. =. Jester. schedule a
trip to the Central high school stu
dents for Marcus Loew and the
stars on Friday morning. After the
students have had their little chats
with the stars, the cadet corps, un-
der Commandant Paul c. Paschal
will turn out in drill and be reviewed
! by the visitors.
In response to number of phone
| calls and written requests, r. A
Schiller, general representative OF
| Loews Southern and Southwestern
circuits, has announced that Loew's
| State embarks Immediately on Its
set policy with the opening Of the
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