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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
GLADYS USES TELEPHONE
 TO TEST MONOGRAPH

Gladys Brockwe1l has devised a new scheme for buying records for her photograph, and tells of it for the benefit of those who regret the con- sumption of time devoted to such purchases. The idea was born one day when she called up the store where she buys her records for an appointment to hear some late one they had just received.
 She could hardly hear the sales man talking on the other end of the wire. Drowning his voice were the insistent strains ofa waltz record be- ing played for the approval of soma customer in the store.
 It was then she astonished the salesman. Please play Caruso's Ave Maria record" she said. The sales man replied that he would do so as soon as she arrived at the store; but this was not what Miss Brockwell wanted.
 'eNo, play 1t now" she insisted. T can hear perfectly well over the phone"
 The record was played and nothing of it's beauty was lost in the trans- fer of the music over the wire. "Tl take that one". said Miss Brockwe1l And now will you kindly play some of the new records for me?" When her selection had been made the star proceeded leisure1y with hel | dressing happy in the com mpletion oI the several hours saved in her busy day
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
Be A Good Reader As We'll As Writer,
 Advises Ritchey

'I wonder how many of the good people who write scenarios and send them into long suffering and patient studio editors are well read people ?" said Will M. Ritchey the other day Here to my mind. is one of the necessary qualifications for a writer of photoplays, and for that matter, a writer of anything.
 "I do not only mean reading the short stories of today; we all do that. I advise every aspiring scribe to delve into really good literature; 1t not only improves the mind. but 1t breeds desire for better style.
 'tSo many people write any old way, and carelesseness in style leads to undeve1oped ideas. A well read man or woman has a tremendous advantage over those whose reading is confined to the current stories and up-to-date novels, no matter how good they may be. Read these too, but don't overlook the masterpieces of literature.
 'I also advise all those who have real writing talent to turn part of their time and talent to short story writing because 1t leads to a more careful analysis of character and de- mands originality of plot as well as a careful unfolding of a story. Many short story writers earn an added income by selling the photo play rights to their stories after they are published, and every writer should | be careful to reserve dramatic and motion picture rights when subnitt- | ing a story to a magazine; this is 6 point which should not be overlooked
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
Capitalize The Smiling Habit, Athletic George
 Walsh Advises

George Walsh believes in the value of smile in real life just as he be- 5ieves as its value on the screen. and tight life's battles will go much further on the highway of trium- phant endeavor than will the habit a1ad grouol. It is the contention of tis earnest young star-earnest de- spite his ever-present smile-that mere grim determination never won anyone anything yet.
 '@Why be determined and grim when you tackle Hfe's problems?" says Walsh. ''The very fact that you are grim counts against you in winning your goal. Instead, be siming1y con- hdent-you've won the battle then, for a smile is sure-fire ammunition dn winning the adjective you've set out to gain If you have confidence you have the power to make people believe in you. But don't mistake conceft for confidence; there's just as much difference between the two as there is between the poles
 s'tAnd don't allow your smile to be- come forced. Its charm as well as its power is lost then. If you get into the habit of smiling rather than drowning you will find that things will begin coming your way much easier than before. Not only will material things be brighter. but you yourself will be happier; because it's a demonstrated fact that a smile is a most effective weapon in fighting that demon generally known as the blues.
 'sSmile and forget your trouble or, as is more generally the case your imaginary trouble. Practice smiling the blues away, and you vii be surprised to find how much cheer fer your disposition will become. A about the same time you wifi notic' that your popularity has risen jus about ten points, for an optimist i
 always more in demand than a pes sinnist. Just try it and see.''
 walsh's own smile has been des sgnated as the million dollar smile.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
CONKLIN WARNS HIS
 PROFESSION OF
 ROCKS AHEAD

Behind comedy's mask is some times to be found a very thoughtful mind. One who has been familiar with Chester Conklin only through the burlesque and slapstick parts that he has played with Keystone and other companies for these many years would hardly expect serious ob- servations. Conklin made some the other day in sounding a warning to the makers of rough-and-tumble fun films without any genuine chart. Although my own career and what success has come with it have been associated with .slapstick' he said, "I unhesitatingly declare the 1 opinion that old 'ad lib methods are giving way before the demands of a more critical public. Popular tastes 1 Is going beyond the mere haphazard l and disconnected episodes that make Anp the typical screen farce and de- manding 8 better foundation of plot l and story-a closer connection be- l tween the author and actor than now usually prevails.
 q have some theories along these
 lines that I hope to put to the test before a great while, and I shall do
 it even at the cost of personal sac | rifice if necessary. There Is a 1 marked tendency today to 1engthen | | with one reel and are now up to two
 and three and still expanding; in ] deed MT. Sennett's most successful comedy based on the Kaiser, is one of five reels.
 "But you will notice that in such
 cases there has been 9 well defined
 thread of narrative. Heretofore the
 practice in creating screen rarces has
 been to get merely a theme and start
 work on it, trusting to inspiration
 as one went along to suggest one epf-
 sode after another. The analogy
 may not be esvery good, but the result
 is bound to be much the same as 1T
 the case of a speaker who picks a
 text and without preparations starts
 a discourse. His audience is apt tr
 go to sleep on him.
 "Bin Nye was a good example o1 this. He was naturally a great hu
 moriSt and great success until he , hired out to a syndicate and had to
 turn out so much per week. Ht would take an idea and ramble witt it until 1t could plainly be seen tha he was groping for situations. I
 was finally fatal to his reputation. with a genuine plot the realit, of your story and characters in creases as you go along; without 1 : reality decreases until the audience ? no longer interested in what the peo pie of the farce are doing, begin t. pick flaws in the detail. If vol ramble in making comedies you 3 audience will also ramble, and that i = deadly.
 "We comedy makers have got to ge t wise to the tendencies-and this ap : plies to exhibitors. The custard pie s thrown in comedies hereafter mus
 have a genuine relation to a we'll de = end story. Do you get me?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
MADLAINE FORCED TO KEEP CARD INDEX
 OF HER GOWNS

Madame Traverse, Empress of stormy emotion, who is conceded to be the best dressed woman on the screen, has such a large wardrobe that 1t is necessary to have a card index system to keep track Of her gowns. Six modistes are constantly employed by Miss Traverse. Once she has worn gown in front of the camera she has 1t remodelled- changed in some respect; and Miss Traverse nevers appears in the same gown in a second picture.
 Color effects in front of the cam era and under the Cooper Hewttts are study in themselves. This has become fine art with Miss Ira verse; but she does not rely on her own Judgement exclusively. She has employed an artist. A new gown is donned by Miss Traverse. the lights are turned on full, and the gown photographed. Then the ar tist studies the result from all an- gles. If there be the slightest defect if the gown is not at all times rest full to the eye-Miss Traverse orders it changed.
 Colors that blend harmonious1y un- der the brightest lights, that rest the eye of the patron of the silent drama a1ways help Miss Traverse in mak. ing her roles convincing. There never is any harshness in the tone; i
 Is always a rest for the eye to set ! the statuesque beauty work. It i to this art that Madame Travers' owes no small measure of her re markable success.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
SWEDEN, TOO, HAS A MARY" QUEEN
 OF THE MOVIES

Mary Johnson, one of the brightest in the brilliant constellation of Swedish Biograph stars. is the Mary who reigns as queen of the moves in Sweden. She gained her fame in in genue roles just like Our Mary.
 Like the other Swedish film ac- tresses, she belongs to the legitimate stage where she earned reputation as star all over her native land. She has had engagements both in the provinces and in Stockh olra. Now however, she has become so wrapped up in film work that she only freaks away from it when she can go tour ing with her own very successful company, to win fresh 1aurels at the principal provencia1 theatres.
 Mary Johnson has a slight but harmonious figure and a beautiful face with pure, 1ovab1e features Lovliest of all are large expressive eyes whoch are the mirrors wherein are reflected the varying emotions This happy exterior and the ability to express facially the feelings of the heart are factors that have contri- buted toward her screen success.
 Miss Johnson began her cinema career three years ago when she played a few minor roles at Gothen- burg. Since then she has developed rapidly. Her first hit was registered in "Puss In Boots'', one of the earli est pictures produced by the Scan | dia Film Company. In "Sir Arne'. Treasure, she comes to the fore witl a rush proving herself the premier l feminine star of the Swedish Bio i graph Company.
 We venture to prophecy a brillian reception for Mary Johnson when sh
 appears on American movie screens
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
NAMING THE BABY

Scott Dunlap, who is directing Shirley Mason in Her Elephant Man., now has an additional star un- der his direction, and nearly all the Fox folks working in Hollywood are endeavoring to have Scott name his star after them. The names include those of Madame Traverse, Gladys Brockwe1l and Shirley Mason. Tom Mix believes that Temasina would be fitting and proper for a direc- tors daughter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
PURCHASE NEW STUFF

William Fox has purchased five new stories for the use of his stars. The stories include '"The Orphan, by Clarence B. Mulford, ''The Iron Rid- err by Frank L. Packard; "The Honor of the Force' by Alan SulIi- van; "Find the Woman" by Ge1ett Burgess, and the celebrated stage play "The Penalty from the pen of Henry Clifford Colwe1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
NEW O. HENRY FILMS

Owing to the popular demand, Wit agraph is now completing two-reel subjects from the O. Henry stories at the rate of two a month. Direc- tor David Smith has just begun '"The Ransom of Mack at the West Coast Studio and Edward Griffith has start ed work on '~Thimble Thimble'' at the Brooklyn studio.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
Working Against Time

Vitagraph's comedy team, Mont gomery and Rock, know how to beat the time clock when it comes to rush ing Vitagraph comedies, now in great demand. While Earle Montgomery is out on locations taking scenes that don't call for the presence of his CO., star, Joe Rock is away with another camera crew making preliminary scenes for the next comedy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
WALLINGFORD DOPE

George Randolph Chester, produc- tion editor of Vitagraph, and creator of the characters of -Rich-Quick -Wallingford' and his companion, tBlackie Daw' is getting further ac- quainted with the children of his brain. He is having "Wallingford'' and ''Blackfe" go through a whole lot more adventures in the scenario he is at present writing for V'~- graph.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
DAREDEVILS

Mazetu Brothers, a team of dare devil acrobats in the world of vaud- evi1le, will be used by Larry Semon in his next comedy, on which he is starting this week. Lucille Carlisle will continue to be Larry Semon's leading lady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
FAWCETT DIRECTING

George Fawcett, formerly a fea- tured player in Broadway produc- lions, and now a Vitagraph direc- tor, has completed just half of Cor inrle Griffith's picture "Deadline at Eleven MT. Fawcett came from fhe- West Coast, where he had been assisting D. w. Griffith. especially to direct Miss Griffith at Vitagraph's $ studio.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
NOW THEY'VE GOT
 PETERS DOING IT

House Peters who is starring in 'tSilk Husbands and Calico Wives,
 has consented to appear in several churches in Los Angeles and render sermons against the word ttobey'' as now used in the marriage ceremony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
VITA BRIEFS

Corrine Griffith has been enter taining her sister and her little niece who has just been christened Corinne Griffith Crouch. Mrs. Crouch lives in Fl Paso, Texas, and had never before seen the Vitagraph star play before the camera. Miss Griffith is herself a Southerner having been born in Texarkana, Texas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
THIS WEEK AT QULTY's.

Thursday Industrial Basket Ball League opens for season; Cranes vs. Graphophones, Lakes vs. U. M. C.. Games at 8 sharp. Dancing. Friday High School Dancing Classes-Ad- yanced Dancing Class.
 Saturday Novelty Party and Dancing.
 Monday McEna1ly Singiug Orehastra--Ady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
RESIGNED

Ernest Reed, wlIo has been man agine director of Fox Film Corpor- ation in Great Britain for the past three years has resigned his post. Frederick Mordaunt Hall has been installed in his place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
COMING

During the month of January, Wit agraph will release two O. Henry subjects, t"The Church With an Over shot Wheel and White the Auto Waits''.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08

George Beranger, for more than six years associated with David W. Grifhth's staff as a director, has been signed by Fox Film Corporation to direct the next George Walsh fea- ture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08

The cast supporting William Rus sell in "Shod With Fire" will include Helen Ferguson, Betty Schade, Rob ert Cain, George Mcdowell, and Jack Connolly. This is Russells s fourth picture under the Fox banner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08
TENNIS TAKES A LONG POSTPONED VACATION

Tom Ferris, Vitagraph director, is taking a vacation until the beginning of. the new year. This is his first vacation in eighteen months, since when he has directed Alice Joyce in "The Lion and the Mouse", ''The Third Degree'' and ''The Vengeance of Durand", Corinnne Griffith in ''The Climbers" and Earle Williams in t'The Fortune Hunter" as well as other Vitagraph special productions. Some of the exteriors in "Shc d With Fire" in which William Russell will star, will be taken in Prescott, Arizona The company left the west coast studios a few days ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08

The eleventh episode of "The In- visible Hand". the new Antonio Nor enc serial. calls for several submar- inc scenes. These will be photo graphed in the Pacific Ocean, off Santa Monica
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-08

tfDames and Dentists is the title of the newest Vitagraph comedy in which James Aubrey is starred. A dentists chair may not be very fun ny to most people but the one in the new Aubrey comedy is guaranteed to provoke mirth.
 'tAn Afternoon Miracle" another of the O. Henry stories, is being filmed by Vitagrap11 on the Mexican border near Tia Juana- David Smith Is di- recting and the leading roles are be- ing played by Jay Merely and Vir- ginia Nightingale.
 Harry T. Mercy expects to resume @ work on his play "Dectective Jirn'' the day after Christmas. An attack of conjunctiveitis put a stop to his work.
 Graham Baker, a former newspa- per man has been made assistant production editor of Vftagraph. MT. Baker recently wrote the seen ario for '"The Fortune Hunter in ] which Earle Williams is starred.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-06-03
Farmers Nero camille Co.
The Of Quality Merchandise
SEASONABLE WASH GOODS

A splendid assortment of new goods awaits
your choice in this department and you will be sur
priscd to see how many really nice patterns are
shown in the different materials, such wide range
of color and design as we are showing this year,
makes it easy for you to find what you need for the
whole family. All fast colors and fine finish.
Percales light and dark, per yard .35c
Ginghams plain striped, checks, plaid, soc, &c. 45c
Peggy Cloths, plain and striped. ;. ...... .45c
Romper Cloth plain and striped 45c
Devonshire Cloth, plain, stripes and checks. .55c
Plain and figured Flaxons.. -. =. .45c and SOC
36 inch White Gabardines =. -. .9Oc
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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-06-03
SWEATERS OF QUALITY

These cool mornings and evenings make
good sweater necessity and here we are prepared
as never before with wonderful line of new and
snappy style sweaters NOT AN OLD SWEAT
Err IN THE LOT. All the latest colorings, either
solid or two tone and in the new MILDLY and Tux
edo styles. And all at such moderate prices, as
compared with present day figures, that you will
be agreeably surprised.
$3.50, 5000, $3.50, $1,000, $11OO, $3.50, $3.50.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-06-03
NEW GEORGETTE WAISTS

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Some fine creations in this lot of waists-nif-
ty designs-beautiful colorings-choice qualities.
White, Flesh, Pink, Blue, Old Rose, Brown,
Royal, Black.
Specially priced. :. -. :. $3.50 to $1,000
Let Munsingwear Union Suit You
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-05-22

You are going to experience a very gratifying sensation when you step into this store
to-day for there isn't a single display here that docs not speak volumes IN favoro hap
Ply summe days-and the cost to mothers to outfit the youngsters will be extremely
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-05-22
English Creek

Mr.. and Mrs. John Steelman and
Miss Della Steelman, of Atlantic City,
and Mrs. Martin Lee and son Thomas
motored to Wilmington, Del, on Sun
day.
Mrs. Stanley Leek and baby are WIS.,
iting Mrs. Ella Steelman. Mrs. Leek
will be remembered as Miss Anna
Steelman.
Mrs. Edmund Hannum and children
and Miss Doris Ingersoll spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. In
gersoll.
The Trustees of Asbury NJ. E. Church
will hold their annual all-day picnic
in the church grove on Monday, May
81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Shamrock and
daughter, Naomi, of Pleasantville, were
guests of Mrs. Mamie Steelman at din
ner on Sunday evening.
Mr.. William Force, of Linwood, and
Miss Elizabeth Steelman motored to
Philadelphia on Sunday and returned
on Monday. Miss Steelman was the
guest of Misses Ada and Melvina Gar
rison.
Mrs. Lizzie Albertson, of Pleasant
vile, recently spent a few days with
Mrs. Abbie Scull.
Mrs. Ida shrimp and Mr.. John Gold
en-, of Atlantic City, were calling on
Mrs. Shimp's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Smith, during the past week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-05-22
Linwood

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hagerthey en-
tertained the members of the Bayside
Social Club on May 18th at their home
at Linwood. After an interesting bus
mess meeting the members enjoyed a
very good social time of games and
cards, followed by refreshments, which
were served by the hostess, after
which they adjourned to meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Haines
on June LIST. Among those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Steelman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Jones. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. j. Williams, Mrs. Edward
Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Haines,
Jerry Robinson, Richard Mills. Betty
Mills.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-05-22
Every White Dress
in Our Stock
is Reduced to Half
their Actual Cost
Today
Two Big Specials

A splendid assortment Of
beautiful fashioned voile and
organdy dresses, trimmed with
Val. laces, tucked skirt with
lace insertion, some with pref
ty boblero jackets, Others with
pretty embroidered panels
crossed in front and finished
in the front with dainty rose
bud trimmings, marked eX-
tremely low, since the values
are $500 each. Sizes are 8 to
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-05-22
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. Henry E. Jones, D. D., Minister.

Services next Sabbath as follows:-
1870 a. m, and 40 p. m, Preaching
service. DR.. Jones will give the mes
sage.
2.30 ?. m, Sabbath School; Harry
L. Lake, Supt.; Calvin S. Burns and
Lewis H. Lake, Associate Supts. Or
chestral music. 181 present last Sab
bath. Still there is room. Prof. E.
D. Riley, Sec. County S. S. Associa-
ton, and Rev. w. G. Boomhower, Genl
Sec. of the State S. S. Association,
will be with US. Mr.. Boomhower will
address the S. S. workers of Pleasant.
vile in the Church auditorium at 4 o.
clock. Everybody invited.
c. E. S. will meet at Z o'clock. Top