New-York tribune., 1920-01-18

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repeated, "my mother was Swedish, and
I was born in Phi1sdelphia- Quits
q combination, isn't it?" she demanded
Although Miss Haig had just come
off the stage and hardly had time ia
change her costume, there was very
little evidence Of makeup on her face
Inquiry on this point brought forth:
II think 1t is disAguring and unnAt-
ural to use too much makeup. sim-
ply use a little bit Of rouge Under
each eye and q black line at the edge
sof the eyelid and find it most effective.
When Miss Haig revealed later that
she was painter and was busily en-
gagged in painting portrait Of herself
in oil it was easy to understand why
she had objected to too much makeup.
She studies the face and notes many
things other actresses overlook.
"Besides studying dancing with Kos
loft for an hour every day spend much
time sin painting. No, am not taking
lessons. When was about fifteen I
received some instruction In Philadel-
phia, and since then have painted for
first male portrait, picture Of Mr..
Waldron, my dancing partner, and now
l am doing myself"
Not satisfied with learning to play
golf like an expert, with gratifying her
ambition to become q great dAncersand
to do ballet dance, Miss Haig designs
her own costumes, chooses the colors.
rides horseback In the park every
morning, and swims.
IL really do these things" ihe sddad.
II know many girls who talk about
these things, but never have done
them"
The winsome little dancer was asked
how she managed to find time for the
traditional actors parties which are
supposed to last q good part Of the
evening ana the following morning, and
at which large quantities Of liquid
now scarce, is said to have been con-
sumed.
Miss Haig looked surprised. She be-
came very serious.
"1f an actress expects to be able to
go out on all-night parties, to drink, to
sleep all morning and get up only when
1T is time to get to the theater, and
then expects to last, to keep her looks
and give the public the best that Is in
her, she is very much mistaken. I have
seen too many fresh-looking young girls
come to New York and then have seen
them only a short time later, worn
looking, lifeless, with no signs Of am
bition,. and with dissipation marked on
their faces. It is tragedy"
One look at her suf1Iced to show that
she was strict follower Of the theory
OF regular hours, early rising, exercise
and wholesome recreation.
TOO many actresses in vaudeville
lose sight Of their future in their de-
sire to make money quickly. They play
week after week without any Thought
of rest or Of their health, to the detri-
ment Of their acting. l cannot 90 on
that way. find it absolutely neces-
sary to rest and recuperate. Usually I
put in about six weeks at q stretch
and then 60 away for 2 week where
there is plenty Of opportunity to ride
in the open air.
Before you 60 mpst toll you about
Mr.: Waldron, my partner. I rot him
right out of the army. He was In tho
Argonne Players Of the 77th Division
and heard about him when they pleyed
in New York after their return from
France. l felt he had done his 'bit'
and deserved good chance, 80 asked
him to join ME In my act"
You have warlike name, Miss
Haig," was suggested.
"Oh, the field marshal" sho smiled.
well, I'm not a. bit warlike. I hate
anything like fight"