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The Washington times., 1921-04-03
CapHaICuytoHave
ChHdren's Play

Many persons prominent In WASH
ington are interested in ten weeks
season of plays for children, which
will begin with matinee, Friday
afternoon, April Is. The Holton Arms
Gymnasium is being remodeled and
is to become the Holton Arms The
ater, with a seating capacity OF be-
tween 500 and 500. and a well-equip-
ped stage.
II Is the purpose to present high
class dramas with a broad appeal
and the list OF plays win include as
much variety of theme and treatment
as II Is possible to attain. Mrs
Glenna Smith Tfnnin will he the d.
rector. Mrs. Tinnin has had great
success in providing entertainment
for children, her House of Play here
in Washington having demonstrated
her ability to choose what most en-
thralls and delights the young, who
are usually the most severe critics.
The Tinnin Dancers. which made such
a goo1 Impression last week at
Keith's, demonstrated her knowledge
of dramatic Interpretation, while her
stage settings and costuming proved
her artistry.
The Holton Arms .Theater will be
managed by. the Continental Produce
tions Company. A. Washington Pezet,
who is widely known as a dramatist
and producer. will be associated with
the enterprise in an executive ca
pacity.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
"OUer the HlW," the Great
Parad0x Of Hlmdom

In these days of criticism of motion
pictures and everything pertaining
thereto. 1t is gratifying to realize
that there Is at least one flm pro-
duction in the field in which the
most jealous hunter for things to
criticize can find no fault
Blushes-there is not one in the
entire subject. Crime suggestions
ncne, unless one who sees the picture
feels a strong impulse to leave the
tbeater and do violence to the man
or woman who is caught in the act
of abusing his or her aged mother.
The picture is the William Fox pro-
duction, over the HILL" now on view
at the Shubert-Garrick Theater. 1t is
a picturisation of two of the most
popular poems in VIII Cartoons
Farm Ballads"
In addition to being the reigning
screen success of New York city.
..Over the Hill" is noted as the most
persistent breaker of New York's
theatrical traditions that ever located
in Broadway. In the first place, the
traditional New York screen success
Is a picture that enlists the services
of highly paid screen luminaries. who
work amid massive and gorgeous
settings in stories that sometimes
fail to appeal to our best instincts.
In the second place. tradition has held
that a play could not, without financ-
ial damage, change its theater in the
midst OF a successful run. Yet over
the Hill" is now occupying its sixth
Broadway theater since it's premier.
''Over the Hill" started on it's rec
ord-breaking career last September.
and still shows no elimination of at
tendance. Yet II contains none of the
traditional factors of success referred
to above. 1t Is just q simple, homely
story with little old mother as it's
pivotal character. About her revolves
all the meanness and selhshness and
loyalty of true-to-life human nature.
Mary Carr, a player of distinction is
the mother of the story, and her
characterization is one that will live
long in the memories of all who see
her.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
THEY'RE LOOMING UP

Marcus show OF
1920" ir scheduled for the week
commencyy Sunday, April 10.
lPoii's-"Helio, Alexander" is booked
for the week OF the nth.
shube<t-3einsro "Buddes,"' with
original cast. is announced for the
week of the 18th.
iayety-Ed Lee Wrothe and his Best
Show" IL the attraction for the
week of the 10th.
'hubcrt- -Belasco-Guy Bates Post will
J appear In return engagement of
The Masquerade" the week of
the 1lth.
bstrand-vaudeville, including Hawk
Brown and Ada Gunther. with
sherry" as the film attraction, in
announced for the week OF the lith
Hampden, in Shake 4
spesresn roles, together with 'The
Servant in the House." will pls VI
a, weeks engagement commencing
the 11th.
Cuties' is the alIuring
title of the attraction for next
week.
Upon Time" featur,
ing Marsh and Zeck Is the featur,
of the bill for next week.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
Stage People Controlled By
SNpevJtltl0n

dressing room is number fourteen,
and fourteen has a half added.
Beware the actor who. at a dress
rehearsal, puts on makeup, or the
one who wishes Good Luck" to any
member of the company on the eve
Of an opening.
More than one actor or actress has
last standing in the company by a
prophecy as to the outcome of a
play.
knock wood" originated in the
theater and, whenever a compliment
is paid, the actor or actress always
resorts to this means of Retaining
luck.
More than one actor wears socks
or stockings wrong side out at the
opening of a production.
The Rosary" may be popular, but
IL you are professional and wish
to continue your popularity, please
refrain from ever playing or singing
IL in the theater.
One never does a clog dance back
stage IL in the presence of the sup
erstitious.
An umbrella Is never laid on the
table at a rehearsal, nor Is COM
plimentary ticket ever accepted as
sne first admission into a theater.
Whether you are going to be late
on the stage or not. doesn't mean
anything to the gentleman actor
who refuses to cross lady's path
even to save the performance.
1t II known among the older
actors that George Drew Barrymore
never went on In a performance un-
I'll she had said the Lords prayer.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

People of the theater are known to
be extremely superstitious, although
many refuse to admit II. Such traits
are more commonly found around the
burlesaue and musical comedy houses
than the dramatic theaters. Why this
is, no one seems to know, but. never
theless, 1t remains so says Zits Weekly.
Another common omen of ill-luck
in the theater. is the reading of the
last lines of a play at rehearsal,
known as 1.-The tag" These lines are
usually spoken only as 'umm. blum,
blum, mya,"
\ The yellow clarinet, any profess
sional will tell you, will cause the
immediate dismissal of the one pos
sessine it. They bring failure to the
play. In fact, yellow is bad luck"
color in any part of a house. One
very seldom sees this color in the
theater.
IL you have an old-fashioned round
topped trunk in your possession, dis
pose of II at once, an actor will tell
you. Your luck isn't worth a tup-
pence while you still possess IL.
The rabbits paw is another of the
superstitions of the actor. Many
carry this superstition to the extent
of believing themselves incapable of
securing an engagement without one
in their possession. In fact, they be-
lieve Il should be held tightly in the
palm OF the hand.
a two dollar bill is something that
no actor Will touch for fear OF being
visited by disaster.
The number thirteen is never seen
around a thcater. The thirteenth
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
STRAND
"MelOdv FeStipdl''

Judging from announcements re-
ceived from the Strand Theater. Man
ager Sparrow seems determined that
each succeeding weeks bill must out
strip all predecessors. Another pre-
tentious and unusual song revue. in
Producing sextette of charming
girl vocalists, has been obtained as
the headline feature for the week.
Messrs. Cantor and Yates presenting
their latest offering of this character
under the title of Melody Festival"
Others listed will be the Skating
Macks; popular Jack Roddy in Char
acter Studies from Life" Mae ana
Hill, who offer a musical interlude.
"Stolen Kisses" and Frank Sabini in
his original comedy oddity, II Quit"
owen Moore and "The Chicken in
the Case" is the comedy combination
which will be the photodramatic por-
tion of the bill. In this latest pro-
duction Mr.. Moore has been provided
with another of his well-known types
of screen characters, and it is prophe-
sled that his role of Steve Perkins will
be the funniest thing he has ever
done.
The story by Victor Herman Is a
straight comedy verging into farce,
and the hero is a young man who
tries to delude his aunt who is also
his financial guardian, into believing
he is married and settled down,
whereas he is merely single and try
ing to get enough money to settle up.
In addition to the star the cast con-
tains the names OF Katherine Perry,
noted as one of the most beautiful
girls in New York; Teddy Sampson,
Vivian ogden. Edgar Nelson, and
Walter Walker.
Short Aim subjects and special or
chestral features, arranged by Arthur
j.. Maxwell, will complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
B. F. KEITHS
Van and COrbett

Billy B. Van and James j. Corbett Z
are continuing to unite their fortunes
of fame and finance and will be the
vital vortex of the y. F. Keith Theater
bill. commencing at the matinee to-
morrow. They will be seen in a spir-
tied travesty of "The Eighteenth
Amendment" a bigger drawing card
than any other medium they have en-
ployed. Both are in their element and
their admirers are more enthusiastic C
than ever. Nat Nazzaro, Jr., with his
selected sextet, will disclose q novel
and beautiful act containing a rare
blending of song, dance and acrobat
les. Claire Whitney and Robert r.
Keane are conjoined in a comic effu-
sion called MRS. Gossiper," a satire
on the Mrs. Grundy of the twentieth
century. Miss Whitney Is the beauti-
full and popular movie star. and Mr..
Keane ranks among the gentlemen
monologists of the day. Dolly Kay.
the premiere dansuese, is another
lively addition to the bill. Jack Os-
terman, in whom the waters of levity
are away above the average high
water mark, is also newcomer seek
ing to cultivate the good graces OF
Washington, the standard of success
in the vaudeville skies. His contribu-
ton will be Fifteen Minutes of Some
thing" Bartram and Sexton are listed
for their sunny Southern songs and
gleefulness. Higgins and Bates will
offer by way of Introduction, Sing
Dance" with Horace Bentley at the
piano. Van Cleve and Pete" are
among the laugh-making division.
Topics of the Day" and the kino-
grams.
Today at 3 and S:15 p. M, at Keith's,
last weeks bill in its entirety will be
repeated. Tickets are selling for the
benefit matinee Friday, April s, for the
insurance fund and other benefactions
of the club. The matinee will occur
at 2:15 and every seat will sell for 81
each. Keith's entire bill, with stars
from the Cosmos and other theaters,
will provide a bill worth double the
usual fare. Every dollar of the gross
proceeds goes to benefit the IN. V. A."
Every vaudeville manager in America
Is following the suit of the Keith
houses.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

Arm of Coincidence took hand in
the game at this juncture and NINE.
SCOT came to America to pay a visit 20
Nine. Mai Bang, a violinist relative.
One day she attended a reception and
yes, you've guessed 1t. There was
Mirovitch as big as life and twice as
natural, so to speak.
They are to be married in June-if
another war doesn't break out-ani
will sail shovtly after for Scandinavia
where they plan to spend the summer.
"Sonya-" which was seen in Wash
ington last fall at the Shubert-Gar-
rick, with Violet Heming in the title
role, Is announced for production in
New York in the early fall. 1t is said
that the leading role has been changed
to give the crown prince the principal
part
The Georgetown University Dental
Department will give a minstrel per-
formance at Gonzaga Hall on April
20 and n. The announced purpose is
to establish a prophylactic station and
to give instruction to the public in
oral hygiene.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
NATIONAL
"A Dangerous Maid"

Only the waves OF laughter that
make audiences rock in their seats
and only lyrics and melodies that win
applause that stop the show count,
according to- producer Edgar Mac
Gregor, purveyor OF many musical
comedy successes. The manager has
new production exemplifying his
standards in "a Dangerous Maid" de-
scribed as a music-play, to be seen
here at the National Theater for an
engagement of one week starting
tonight. It's gay In StStones, swift
in its fun and varied In it's complica-
tions is this novelty. with a heroine
In a popular young stage idol, and its
hero, young society catch who
wants to marry her.
Charles W. Bell. author OF "parlor,
Bedroom and Bath" who furnished the
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

At Manager Taylor's Shubert
Belasco, Guy Bates Post will appear
In return engagement of THE
Masquerader." and theater patrons
will be given another opportunity to
see this eminent actor in the dual
role OF the dramatization Of the
popular novel of Katherine Cecil
Thurston. Mr.. Posts supporting
company is said to include Enie
Shannon, Elwyn Eaton. Katherine
Raynor. and Reginald Darlington.
The press agent heralds the MAR
Gus Show OF 1890" the attraction at
the National for April 10. as contain
ing "a wealth of gaudy investiture.
comic episodes, exotic dancing, my
riads of pretty women, and ear
haunting melodies" The same
optimistic gentleman tells us that
tune bearing the seductive title
Smile With Me-" is the piece de
resistance OF the performance. one
OF those airs that make one glad
Jubal struck the chorded shell. St
Cecilia tarried awhile amongst NOR
tails, or in whatever fashion 1t was
that the polyphonic art became
known to mankind. Now you know
just what to expect at the National
next week.
"Over the HILL" which Is attract
ing crowds to the Garrick, will con-
tinue on at the + street house, and
Mary Carr will no doubt appeal for
several more weeks in her role of
stage mother. Mrs. Carr has six chill
dren to look after in the screen ver-
sion of Will Carleton's poem, and what
Is a more serious matter for her.
really has six Of her own, ranging in
age from four to eighteen years.
La Wrntho xuiIl kt nsf
Show" to the Gayety; "Once Upon a
Time" is announced for the headliner
Of the bill at Cosmos; Cute Cuties'' is
the alliterative title of the Offering Mt
the New Capital, and the Strand an
nounces another attractive line of
vaudeville and pictures.
1t is understood that the "Erminie"
company will disband with its closing
performance last night at the Ma
tional.
Writing in the New York Telegraph
that entertaining scribe, Leo Marsh,
relates a story of romance without
parallel except in the most hectic fc-
tion. We quote at length!
Who says the day of romance has
passed? Certainly not Elm SCOT.
Scandinavian soprano, and Alfred
Mirovitch, composer and pianist of the
Essipofr Russian School-and they
can prove IL.
These two artists yesterday an
nounced their engagement after
four-year romance that led all the
way round the world from darkest
Russia to the most glaring lights of
New York. 1t was in Copenhagen
they first met while Mirovitch was
playing a series of concerts there and
after a short courtship they became
engaged. Mirovitch then proceeded
to Russia to fulfill some musical en-
gagements and before he could get
his season over the war broke out.
The hapless male portion OF the ro-
nance then discovered he could not
make his way back to Copenhagen and
started out philosophically enough. on
a tour Of China. where II had been ar
ranged the fair lady of his dreams
should join him later. Again war con-
ditions stepped in and. with mails GO
Ing astray. Mirovitch traversed the
Orient for four yes.s without a word
from Nine. SCOT.
IL began 10 look bad for poor old
Cupid. but the Justly famous Long
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

book of "A Dangerous Maid" is said
to have snap-shotted his subjects
brilliantly. The score by George
Gershwin and the lyrics by Arthur
Francis are already fast taking their
place among the popular airs OF the
season.
Producer dacGregor might have
stressed the Importance he attaches
to cast as well as his requirements
for outlaws and whistleable tunes.
for in "A Dangerous Maid" he has
assembled galaxy incompatible in
any consideration of light musical
fare. His cast of stars all" include
Juliette Day Amelia Bingham. Ada
Meade, Juanita Fletcher, Creighton
Hale-back, thank goodness, from the
films to his first love. the speaking
stage: Ninton Freedley, Arthur Shaw.
and Frederic Burt.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
POLPS
"The Midnight ROunders"

Eddie Cantor in the New York
Century Theater production of The
Midnight Rounders," with Nan Hal
perrin, the wonder girl, begins its
first engagement in this city at
Polls Theater for one week begin
ming tonight. Cantor, famous for his
appearance as a star OF Ziegfeld's
"Follies," Is now seen for the first
time at the head of his own big
revue which the Messrs. Shubert
produced at the Century Theater for
run of six months.
A company of 125 persons is seen
with Cantor headed by Nan Hal
perrin. Harry Kelly and Lew Hearn,
and backed by Jane Green. James
Blyler, Muriel de Forrest, Alice Rid
nor, George Hale. La Barbes. Burns
and Foran, Ina Williams, Joe Opp.
the Penn Four. John Byam. Fran
cine Dunlap, Colin Cameron, Jeanette
Whitley and Betty Pecan. Cleveland
Bronner has staged a ballet for the
end of the first part of the enter
tainment. There is. OF course. a
chorus of Century Theater girls, the
100 adorables.
Cantor has several new songs in
The Midnight Rounders," including
"Palesteena." "Margie," After the
Ball" Now 1 Lay Me Down to
Sleep" and "Rebecca." In addition he
appears in two travesty sketches, in
white face.
Foolishment of unadulterated Joy,
100 proof, in the original container.
contents untampered with by the
censor succeed each other with
lightning-like speed. II is the first
New York Century revue to visit
this city and its original cast comes
unchanged
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
Leading Shakesbearean Interpreter In
Return Engagement-Other
attractions
BY LOUIS ASHLEY.

Next week the theaters of the city offer attractions in
variety to appeal to tastes the most divergent Most
portan to serious students of the drama is the
ment of the coming of that sterling actor Walter Hamp
den who is announced for return to the Capital in Shakes
repertoire and matinee performance of Charles
Ram Kennedy's "Servant in the House,
This is the play in which Mr. Hampden scsred his first
great in this country years ago. although prev
ously he had/won renown in Europe Mr.. Hampden will be
seen in Hamlet for night only 1t in the role
of the Dane that Mr. Hampden broke all records since the
days of Booth, playing sixty-eigh performances in New
York city.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

Florence Mills, wife OF Abe Rey-
nolds, comedian at the Gayety The
ater this week, who has been seen
in burlesaue with him, is now play
ing her second year with 'Irene" at
the Vanderbilt Theater in New York.
Bob Mcclure, advance manager OF
the Abe Reynolds Revue at the Gay
ETY. Theater this week is q Washing
ton boy.
The Washington times., 1921-04-03
COSMOS ~~
COLlini'S VARIETY Dancers

CollinPs Variety Dancers, a sextet
of graceful dancing whirlwinds in
new and surprising terpsichorean fea-
lures, and Belts Seals, the funniest
The Washington times., 1921-04-03

II Is reported that during It's six
week engagement In New York. the
ChicGG opera Company. OF which
Mary Garden Is imprcsario. lost $780,
600. weekly average of q ooel
$4,000
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
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Clyde Thornton has returned from a visit to Little Rock.
 Jump in your car Friday night. All is O. k. with the Rainbow in sight 5d6 Mrs. Josh Moore spent the week end with her nephew, Duncan Brown at Philadelphia.
 Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie has returned from a visit to Ashdown, DeQueen and Texarkana, where she went in the interest of the Candid Opinion. Funniest play you ever saw. Get your tickets and bring your ma. 5d6 Dwight Blake was a visitor from Texarkana Saturday afternoon.
 G. W. Alspaugh and Herbert Rhodes spent yesterday with Hope friends.
 Friday night the time, High School the place Get your best girl and fill up space. 5d6 Byron Moody has returned from a visit to Malvern.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jim Stark spent yes terday with Mir. Stark's parents at Hope.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-07

Mrs. Rodney Hamilton is spending the day in Texarkana.
 FOR SALE-25 1-3 acre lease two miles from Sutton well. Good title; no rentals till Feb. 1, 1922. J. E.. Barham.
 J. A. Reeves, B. H. Logan, Fred Anderson, Harry Morton and A. A. Gordon, travelling salesmen, spent the weekend with their families.
 Mrs. D. B. Thompson of Hope, spent yesterday in the city visiting her parents, MT, and Mrs. Alex. Vaughan. She was en route home from visit to Little Rock.
 If you want to save money ask H. B. Young about Snowbound and Supreme Flour. H. B. Young, special representative for Arkansas. Malvern Ark. o-Ado n
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-07

Out at High School Friday nigl we are offering you a treat. Go Guthrie's with fifty cents and bJ yourself a seat. $ Dan Pittman leaves this aftemo for Little Rock to attend the Wi chester Club, of which he is pres dent.
 OIL LEASES-Will exchange lea for good used car. Moore & Mart
 2-4d2T Raymond Sage, who is attenda Hendrix College at Conway, spd yesterday in the city visiting his pa ents, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Sage Rev. J. A. Harp left last night 4 a business trip to Dallas, Texas, aflI visiting relatives in Prescott. R9 Harp also preached at number Methodist Protestant churches on \ Prescott district.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-07

Giles o. Gibson and Tom Turner came up from Hope this morning and motored over to Blevins with Joe Boswell.
 E. L Smith, postmaster and mer- chant at Gale, passed through today en route to Little Rock and St. Louis, to purchase his spring merchandise.
 C. N. Wylie came in from Fl Paso, Texas, last night to visit his father, T. c. Wylie.
 Got the blues? Don't worry, my friend, see the Rainbow, and they quickly will end 5d6
 Joe Bailey, who has position with the State Highway Commission, spent yesterday with his family here.
 Miss Sue Byrd arrived this morn ing from St. Louis, and will have charge of the trimming department of the Quality Shop this season. FOR\ SALE-A good buggy and harness or will trade for good milcf cow. See W. H. McBryde. 1-25tt
The Prescott daily news., 1921-02-07

J. B. Dalrymple, traVellng sales man, spent yesterday with his family.
 c. H. Moore spent the week end with his family here.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Cox left yester- day afternoon for St. Louis to pur- chase merchandise for E. L. Coxs store on East Elm St.
 Vernon Fore has returned from visit to Little Rock
 H. A Hamilton was visitor to Hope yesterday.
 J. D. Cornish has returned from Fl Dorado.
 John A. Davis has returned from a visit to Fl Dorado.
 Clifton P. Arnold, mail clerk, spent the week end with his family.
 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McSwain of Emmet, spent yesterday with Mrs. NcSwain's parents, Mir. and Mrs NJ W. Greeson.
 Hurry up, avoid the rush, buy two tickets and make a crush. 5d6
 Mrs. A. NJ Westmoreland has re- covered sufficiently from an opera tion at the Park Sanitarium to be moved to her home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Porter of Dallas, Texas, are visiting relatives here
 John Paul Jones of the Hesterly Drug Store, and Fibre Peters of the Ozan Mercantile Co.,, spent yesterday with Hope friends.
 Subscribe for the Arkansas Ga zette from Jack Johnson, newsletter.
 Jake Sanders spent yesterday with relatives at Emmet.
 See "Onyx" lace striped, full fash toned Silk Hose at E. L. Cox & Go. 2-4d6
 Joe Boswell spent yesterday in Hope.
 Dr. Al Buchanan made profes sional visit to Emmet yesterday.
 Onyx, beautiful, full fashioned Silk Hose with "Pointex Heel" at E. L. Cox & Go. 2-4d6 Mir. and Mrs. Jake Suckle spent yesterday with relatives in Hope.
 Save your nickels and count your dimes, then spend them Friday, when the Rainbow shines. 5dG
 The Prescott Chamber of Com perce will hold a call meeting We'd resday, Feb. 9th, to discuss certain important matters with regard to oil, etc.
 The Bank of Prescott and the First Srate Bank will be closed Saturday, February 18th, Lincoln's Birthday.
 ". o. Allen is spending the day in Hope,