Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-05

II was a long, tedious job to wade
through the several hundred lin.
ericks that flooded into the Office
since the contest for free. tickets to
the Illinois theatre was inaugura-
ted on Saturday, and to finally de-
eide on the four best. But then it
vas accomplished by the, limerick
ed. with the assistance Of Miss So
ciey Editor, who is really q lin
eYick critic. He wishes to congrat-
ulate those four whose names are
printed above for the excellent
quality of their contributions. Their
limericks are composed in true lin
erick style and serve to bring out
the thoughts most desired.
It was rather a blow to learn of
the Illness of Paul Gilmore, star in
The Miracle Man." which fact
necessitated a cancellation Of the
performance in Rock Island. But,
then, we feel that the prize winners
will enjoy fully the presentation Of
Friendly Enemies" for which the
tickets will be awarded. Friendly
Enemies comes to the Illinois on
Saturday and Sunday. The prizes
will be mailed out in time to reach
the winners on Saturday. This is
one of the greatest comedy success
es of the present, and is certain to
please everyone. highly. Winners
should call The Argus and express
preferences, if had, for either the
Saturday or Sunday performance.
We think that you will agree with
US that Mrs Monroe, winner of
first prize, one full box of six
chairs, expresses beautifully the
sublime spirit Of The Miracle
Man" in a way that makes us dou-
bly, sorry that We are not to- have
the pleasure of witnessing the spo-
ken production. Mrs. Monroe's lin
erick is appended:
Paul Gilmore. it was given to you
To make ancient truism new.
Your art on the stage
Causes heartache and age
To vanish, and courage ensue.
There's Joy in your magical sway;
There's healing and life in the play.
The hopeless. the bad.
The world-worn, the sad,
Leave darkness and enter the day.
Your Miracle Man" is a Joy!
A refuge from ills which annoy.
Youths sparkle and dew
Enchant US anew.
Since faith is life's anchor and buoy.
MRS. n. T. MONROE.
1929 Tenth avenue.
Allynne NJ. Burt was one Of the
erst to get her limerick in to the
,ditor, and it successfully stood
against the hundreds that followed
as second of the best four. Miss
Burt responded with two limericks,
The one that wins two 81 seats be-
ng printed below. The style again
S excellent and shows an ability
'ree from effort. Read and see for
Yourself;
There's a man whose last name is
Conan:
He's surely got everyone gohan;
He has written play,
The hit of the day;
Its as good as some Of my owan!
The play is The Miracle Man"
You'll go If you possibly can.
l know. if YOU see,
You'll surely agree
It's great, The Miracle Mani"
Paul Gilmore will star in the part,
And exhibit his wonderful art.
So take my advice.
And go once or twice;
i won't touch your purse. like your
heart.
ALLYNNE NJ. BURT.
1916 Fourth avenue.
Third place, which also carried
With it two 81 seats, goes to mere
nan. Not that the men did not evil
ience as much interest as the wom-
m. but the latter appeared to have
he edge. However. Mr.. Willet's
s a fine example of the composers
ut, and although he does admit
nat he would dig up" even though
lie failed to land a prize, he couldn't
)e kept out in the final decision
We are glad to furnish him two
tickets gratis for his expenditure
IN the following limerick:
There's an eminent actor named
Gilmore,
r. nyV