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The Washington times., 1921-11-27
NATIONAL
Little Old New York"

THE threeact comedy by Rda
johnson Young. entitled Little
Old New York." produced by Sam
H. Harris, Will be seen for the first
time in Washington at the National
Theater tomorrow evening.
Although the play 10 set IN the
period of 1910. It should not be con-
founded with the conventional cos
tune. historical offering. 1t il
bright. snappy comedy which has
for Its characters persons promi-
nent, at that time. in the affairs of
Manhattan Island.
Genevieve Tobin, as Patricia
O'Day, a winsome young maiden
masquerading against her will ~ q
boy, is truly delightful. Mr.. Harris
has contributed cast Of players
who give excellent support. among
whom are Harry Benham, Albert
Andruss, Joseph Greene. Arthur
Linden, Paul Porter. Rollo Lloyd.
Margaret Nugent, Pauline whitson.
Alice Southern, ALI Helton, Frank
Bryan, John Ward, Charles N. New.
som, Frank Horton, William ]. Mo
Clure. Eddie Kelly, Bob Campbell.
and Stanley Ringold.
The story of Little Old New
York" has to do with that city
when 1t was a thriving village;
when Broadway was a meadow:
when Cornelius Vanderbilt counted
his pennies carefully. went about
town in corduroy brooches, and ran
a ferry to Staten Island, all the
while dreaming OF transportation by
steam, and devoting his mind to the
project of a regular line of steamers
TO Nsw Brunswick. n Z
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Looking Ahead
For GImpses
of Program

ETHEL BARRYMORE, in
"Declasse," comes to the
National Monday. December 5.
E. II. Sothern and Julia
Marlowe will be at Polls the
week of December IL In Shake
spearean repertoire.
"The Bat" great New
York success. is on its way to
the Shubert- Garrick.
"The Rose Girl" a CAV mu-
steal comedy. will be at Polls
for the week beginning Deem
Der 5.
Grace La Rue and Hale
Hamilton. in "Dear Me-" are
coming to the National,
Babe Ruth. king Of baseball
sluggers, will be at B. F.
Keith's next week.
Adele Rowland heads the
Shubert- Belasco bill next week.
Rose SydelPs London Bellies
come to the Gayety next Sun
day.
Marriage VI. Divorce" a
musical comedy, comes to The
Strand next week.
The Washington times., 1921-11-27

dances that traverse tho period
from the old-time school Of amuse-
ment down to the present era of
jazz; Joe Jackson. called the "Be-
loved Vagabond," and known inter
nationally through his artistic pm.
tomizins as a cycling comedian;
George and Dick Rath, famed as the
greatest athletes of vaudeville. and
offering a routine different from the
ordinary acrobats; the Ziegler sis
ters, in a melodious diversion, assist
ed by some skillful musicians: Dave
Vine and Luella Temple, in original
comedy; Buddy Doyle, impressions
of some of Broadway's best -kr own
singing comedians; some swift-step.
ping and grotesque pastures will be
contributed by Rome and Cullen;
Jolly Johnny Jones, on the bounding
wire, and the Shubert news events
will complete a program credited
with being unusually we'll balanced.
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
GAYETY
Golden Crooks

JACOBS and Jermon will present
the Golden-Crook Company at
the Gayety this week. beginning
with this afternoons matinee. Head
ing the exceptional array of talent
in this production are the three aces
Of comedy, Jack Callahan. Eddie
shubert and Sid Gold. Kitty War.
rem. winsome soubrette; Ann Myers.
prima donna. and Julia clifford, in
genue, are the leading feminine per-
formers.
The play Is constructed from an
entirely new book. and all the lines
are new. fresh and entertaining.
without any suggestion Of vulg.rifx.
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
THE ARCADE

THE special events on the cards
for the week at the ever-popular
Arcade will be a request Paul
Jones" dance tomorrow night, a big,
bright and breezy carnival on We'd
nesday, and another fascinating
Lucky Spot" dance on Thursday,
the latter to be held in the upper
ballroom, as the auditorium will be
turned over for an entertainment
to be given by tho National League
Of Masonic Clubs on that NIGHT
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cient Egyptian palace, il said to be
the most magnificent Of its kind in
tho history Of the stage.
TO the National Theater this week
somes . peck at Now York
when It was really and truly little"
IN the dayS when John Jacob As
tor purchased real estate and when
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Peter Del
monico. Henry Brevoort. Washing
ton Irving and Fitz Greene Halleck
lived and had their being. This play
IL called Little Old New York." .
comedy by Rida johnson Young.
Genevievs Tobin, who has tho
leading role. has made = great suo-
cess at Patricia O'Day. q little Irish
girl masquerading as a boy. She
has been hailed as "a second Maude
Adams." which would seem praise
enough to suit anybody.
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
THE STRAND
1.-THE Fox"

WHAT is promised a. tho greatest
Western photodrnmA ever
produced II announced for showing
n the main screen attraction at DE
Strand Thsater beginning toby
when Harry Carey appears in The
Fox"
Tho story was written BY Mr..
Carey himself and directed by Lu-
Glen Hubbard. AZ stated. It II a
splendid offering, but II has even a
greater claim to distinction in that
It gives theater-go a colorful view
Of the heroic old Eleventh United
States Cavalry actually in action.
1t will reveal enchanting vistas OF
the awe-inspiring Mojave desert
heretofore uncaptured by the
camera, and It Will afford another
opportunity for her admirers to go
Betty Ross Clark In a role to which
she is particularly adapted, tho fas-
chatting young emotional actress
appearing opposite the dashing
Western star as his leading woman.
heading supporting cast which
includes the famous Harry Carey
Flying Squadron OF riders. George
Nichols, Gertrude Olmstead, Johnny
Harron, Gertrude Claire, George
Cooper, and others too numerous to
mention.
Headlining the vaudeville will be
the futuristic musical farce, entitled
Money Is Money" starring Joseph
0rssnwsA
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Now York sits back and rocks
with merriment when tho comedian
says that suchrandsuch an already
forgotten circumstance has probably
Just reached Philadelphia 1t In too
FUNNY And to remark Of anything
somnolent or placid. that II must
have como from Philadelphia II
looked upon a. the acme Of a cute
jollity. In fact, Philadelphia Ii
"sure-fire" laughter. and, believe
mo, every playwright knows II,
whilst every vaudevillian comedian
realizes that in desperation there II
always-Philadelph
Every city outside Of New York -
funny TO New York. Here Is life
and an that goes to accentuate It
according TO our snobbish ideas. All
else II chaos. Could there be any
fate as horrible as that which COM
pels sentient human beings to live
in-er-let US say-Paterson, N. j.,
Kalamazoo. Mich, Dies Moines.
Iowa, or Omaha, Neb.1 I select
these names at random. Any others
will do equally well-even Brooklyn
10 not exempt. OF course, humorists
have to be little careful Of Brook.
Ign. because 1t IL close to Manhattan
and should suggest Manhattan.
Even the most squalid and undesir-
able features OF New York life are
emphasized on the stage. New
York assuredly does hate itself
NYEW YoRK's ''insulartty" is
~ even astounding. New York
cannot believe that there is
any city In tho world, wtttfer,
nvelier. up to dater, wilder. or
sayer than itself. Tho playwright
In UP against that idea perpetually.
He WIN find himself butting into a
snas II he should fail to realize It.
London and Paris may be depicted
as politely lively and up to date.
but woe to any playwright's box
office II he should paint these
scenes at the expense Of New
York.
Now York Just loves to laugh at
the "slowness'' of any other burg,
at home or abroad. 1t is so self
conferred, and so complacently de-
lighted with itself. 1t is the pace!
1t Is the limit There is no come
back. Any argument contra would
be received in the grimmest ST.
lence. In the musical show the
girls Of all big cities are trotted
forth. The climax is reached with
the New York girls. They arc the
creme dc la creme. There are no
others.
New York particularly dotes on a
sly dig at Chicago. This must be
very subtle and very ingenious and
well done. as--tell It not In Gath
New York IL Just a wee bit-1ust
the wee-est bit-frightened Of Chi
cago. II wouldn't do to roar with
laughter and twist in merriment
at Chicago as one can 40 safely
do at Philadelphia or Baltimore.
Chicago might get devilish. There
n always q slight fear. unex-
Continued On 1ass "a
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
Gipe Long Contracts

THAT the entry of the shubert'
into the field OF vaudeville IL
no temporary excursion Ia evil
denced by the fact that headline
acts OF established worth have been
given contracts for their exclusive
services over q four-yeax psrioA
The Washington times., 1921-11-27

Elaborate scenic and electrical ef-
fects assist materially in a worthy
presentation.
A chorus of twenty-four girls
lends the necessary finishing
touches to all the songs and scenes.
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
BY LOUIS ASHLEY.

"MECcA tho magnificent. after
many weeks Of promise.
comes to Polls tonight and will very
likely pack the big Avenue house
all week. This is said to be the last
and greatest of all the Comstock and
Gest spectacles. "Chu Chin Chow"
and "Aphrodite" have already been
seen here. the former twice during
its run of five years. Mecca" ia
said to surpass them at their best.
Placed In Cairo a thousand years
ago, Mecca" promises to be a riot
OF barbaric color and beauty. with
shapeiy women and stalwart men.
The ballet of at least a hundred
girls. all trained and drilled by
Michel Fokine, appearing in the
Vii ddaaes - tn stsDs r. the ~
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
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1&NEWPLAY9
BY ALAN DALE

ALAN DALE.
TTOw popular" playwright knows how little
III old New insuaty perssteny used for
laughter and the wenregulated playwright is thoroughly
accustomed help And New Yors "nsulariy
described the most
metropolis world Nowhere is there such ardent
appreciation accused often Of forgetting that
the matter Of nsulary
u compared with Now York.
willy playwright serious for long and desires
permit his characters to
say philadelphia Instantly the audience breaks into
Phadephia" the
snrfaca City, s
The Washington times., 1921-11-27
Has Mem Company.

lack WILSON is not associated
with Vera Beresford and Frank
Griffith in his new vaudeville black
face sketch. His new abettors are
Harry Antrim and Miss Betty
Browne and company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Red Cross Trains
z 147 Blind Vets
In Useful Work


Training designed to fit them for the
battle of life was taken by l47 blind
ed ex-seyice men at the Red Cross In
stitnte for the Blind, near Baltimore,
Md, during the fiscal year l920-l92l.
according to the report Of the Instl-
tute for that period.
OF this number, 10 have gone on to
other institutions, In almost every
case TO Institutions where those hav-
EiiiG sight are receiving advanced edu-
cation. The blind ex-seryice men who
have entered such institutions are pro-
vlded with special textbooks in
Brallle, reading which they were
taught at the Red Cross Institute.
Twelve men have. passed from the
Institute to successfully carry on some
occupation or business for which they
We're fitted by special training. A few
have Withdrawn from the Institute be-
cause Of poor physical condition, IA are
receiving further training on the
job" aud 81 are stlll In training.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Red Cross Plans
100000 Effort
To Save Children

Medical care and clothing for thou
sands of children in Central and East
ern Europe are outlined MS the actlv-
tiles Of the American Red Cross In
Europe for tile. year, says u
statement on the eve OF the Annual
Roll Call of the organization. These
activities, supplemental to the feeding
operations of the European Relief
Council of which Herbert Hoover is
chairman. are designed to provide the
most adequate and balanced relief
within the resources Of private phi
lanthropy.
Through the establishment of child
welfare statiodslifi' the eenters of pop
ulati1n OF those countries where ade-
quate medical care Is not now obtain
able, the American Red Cross plans
TO provide the medical assistance need
ed to restore these children TO nor
mally healthy life The sum OF So
100000 has been made available for
this work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Kidney and Bladder
Troubles Conquered
or Money Back

For 40 years, said DR.. Carey, have
been prescribing Marshroot for kid
ney and bladder sickness and now
that have retired from active prac-
tice | nave made arrangements With
leading druggists TO dispense this
wonderful prescription at moderate
price, on the money back II dissatis
fed plan
Beware of kidney disease thous-
ands die of il every year WNo ought
to be enjoying the blessings of life
and health. Watch the symptoms
II you have specks floating before
the eyes, puffy eyes, clammy feet or
moist palms, backache or sideaclie,
YOU ought To get a bottle of Dr..
Carey's Marshroot right away.
IL has wonderfully benefited tens
of thousands OF cases of kidney and
bladder troubles and is the medicine
you can always depend upon. Re-
suits are guaranteed.
N0TE--Dr. Daniel G, Carey was q
practiting physician for many years
and his great Prescription, Marshroot
aided thousands of sufferers from
kidney and bladder troubles. Here
! after you can always get this effec-
tive prescription in both liquid and
tablet form at all reliable Pharmacists
the country over. Keep in mind the
name. Dr.. Careys Marshroot pre-
scipton no III No other medi-
cine can take its place-Advertise,
ment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
SUNDERLAND

Nh. and Mrs J. f. Hill Benjamin
Hill and Herbert Bowen attended the
State fair at White River Junction
Wednesday.
Mrs Raymond Waite and daughter,
Nellie, were in Bennington Friday.
Mrs. f. A. Cook is spending several
weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Frank LON
bard of South Ashbqrnham.
Mr.. and Mrs Walker Wright motor
ed to Montpelier Sunday where they
will spend a weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w, s, Holt recently
entertained friends from Weston.
Z. w. Parker of North Bennington
spent Sunday at the home Of his
brother, b. A. Parker.
-aAifss William Reynolds, who has
been i'll several weeks, is convaTesc-
ing slowly.
Harley Baker spent the week end
with lis family in town.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Helpful Hair Hints

Worthy the Attention Of Everyone
Who Would Avoid Dandruff, Itch
ing Scalp, Gray Hairs and Badness
what viii stop my hair coming
out?' Reply: Partisan sage (liquid
,forml is the best remedy for hair and
scalp troubles; said to prevent bald
ness, grayness and dandruif.
Before going to bed | always rub
a little Partisan sage into my scalp"
says woman whose thick. soft and
fluffy hair is greatly admired. This
stops itching scalp, keeps the aalr
from falling out and makes il easy to
arrange attractiyey.
Beautiful soft, lustrous healthy hair
is n simple matter for those who use
Partisan sage It's inexpensive, and
sold by w. l.. Gokay and all good
druggists with guarantee of satisfac-
ton or money refunded
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
DYES HER DRAPERIES
AND A FADED SKIRT

Diamond Dyes" add years Of wear
to worn, faded skirts, waists, coats,
stockings sweaters. coverings, hang
ings, .hraneries, everything. Every
package contains directions so simple
any woman can put new, rich, fadeless
colors into her worn garments or
draperies even II she has never dyed
before. Just buy Diamond DyesA-no
other kind--taen your material will
come out right because Diamond Dyes
are guaranteed not to streak, spot.
fade. or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye
is wool or silk, or whether it is linen,
cotton, or mixed goods.-Advertise-
nient.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
washlnaton,s t4aryest Ct Moss.

During the wet season ,le moss
grows hixnrianily on the roofs and
under the caves OF the houses in
Seattle and that part of Washington,
and when the dry season arrives this
moss becomes so intiammahle that it
offers great fire menace. II is
necessary to tear II away and this
is done with the aid Of a long,handled
tAol something like 4 rake. In many
communities there are laws which
make. this removal compulsory. 1t
1akes an excellent fertilizer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
FOR SALE

i offer for sale the Captain Gore
farm situated less than one mile
from the Village of Bennington. The
farm comprises about los acres. is
abundantiy supplied with water, has
a large frame dwelling house with
commodious barns and out buildings
IL desired the purchaser can have. at
reasonable prices, the stock and farm
ing Implements now on the farm.
IRVING Il. GIBSON
Executor Estate of Ransom O. Gore.
Remington. Vt. September IL, 1924.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Where MSn Carry Fang.

The folding fan came originally from
Japan. IN the East fans We're carried
by both sexes and We're much usell
at important ceremonies. The Japa.
nese had war fans, colored bright red,
and there are some fans which have Il
small polnard concealed In The handle.
The folding fan was Introduced TO
England in Henry WITS time. coming
from Italy, TO which i; had been III
troluced by Catherine de Medici.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
RtCIAL IRREGULARITIES

The Chinese boil bread instead of
baking It,
The japanese never wish their wives
good morning
Abyssinians use blocks of salt as
small change
African Mohammedans will not
touch n corpse.
Persian girls are not permitted to
play with bays.
The English law prohibits man
from marrying his mother-ln-law,
Turkish shakers believe amber re-
moves all the injurious effects of nlco-
tine.
In Spain the baby's face is brushed
with a pine bough to bring It good
luck.
In central Africa ii is regarded as
mark of respect 10 turn the back
upon a superior.
Mesopotamians have no money.
Wheat, fruit and skins nre the only
medium OF exchange.
Honesty among lceanders is SO uni
verSal that theft is unknown, though
locks, bolts and bars are never used.
Women of the Isle OF Man believe
the exiting OF carrots Is specific for
jealousy and bud temper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
peliheration.

~ must admit" said Mr.. Meekton,
that woman often proceeds with
more cautious deliberation than u
man."
For instanceT
"A man frequently decides an i'm
portant matter by dipping coin.
where a woman will consult a ouija
board"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

'Deur Teacher 4 mother writes,
"please excuse Winnie being late this
morning. rs She had 10 wait until I
got this excuse wrotc.".-BoSton Tran.
script.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Wax Thsre

what sort of a man is Peckton?'
"put him with u crowd of men and
he's as red-blooded MS anybody"
81 see"
but his wife selects his hats"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Thoughts in outline.

Little Nancy Mother, know what
drawing Is.
Mother-Well, my dear, what Is iti
drawing is thinking, and then
marking line round the think
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
Windy ANYHOW.

ViSitor-You MUST have been visited
by a bad hurricane from the appear
ance OF yQur buildings.
Farmer-No; rented my farm last
month 10 movie concern to make a
fiye-reel comedy. Fun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
rhe Book.

DO you believe in studying tho
classicsyr
I'm say | do don't propose to
have all these handsomely bound vol
umes I've been paying on for years put
entirely out Of fashion,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13
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slIsCELLANE0Up

sbOSr-liong twister chain. Valued
~ Keepsake Finder please return to
Banner Office and receive reward. Jlt6s
inST--l.adics small gold watch with
min attached Phone Haze. Martha
liaiusha, ,aUt9
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TO RENTAL elderly lady will rent
q small dwelling TO acceptable family.
n return for board and lodging For
full information apply to Edward u.
iatl. 29tG-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TO RENT--Nice, warm, furnished
room suitable for one or two gentie-
men for the winter. Anply al 22g
West Main street, corner Washington
avenue. sRtE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TIC. lllGNT-.After the middle OF Octo-
her, furnished fiat OF four rooms. Adj
ults preferred Apply of Mrs c. S.
Morse. South Branch street or tele-
phone 1862. lGif
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TO RENT--Front Office and two
large adjoining rooms over Qulnlan's
Drug Store. Inquire at The store. iif
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

To RENT-Storagc space for I cars.
y. SAUNDERS Garage, 200 South ST.,
tei' t"0-J 2atf.
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TO mENT

TO RENT--Furnished rooms with
steam heat, electric lights bath. cen-
irally located. Mrs Geo. Il. Davis. 2O9
Pleasant ST ants
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOP SALE - Columbia prafanola
with 90 records. slightly used. Price
$35. William Gee, tel. 55-M sits
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE--Home Restaurant, 200
pivar st Must be sold before Nov. lat.
Call or write, Miss Fannie Carey. tel.
po2-W site
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TINE Prest-O-Lite Battery at
4 $3.50 (trade-in price) is $7.65
under the December price of $31.15;
$12.40 less than the September price
1855. 90; and, yes, it's even less than
the 1917 price-a better battery, tool
This $3.50 battery is strictly
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

TO RENT'--Stores. nTlees. tenements
srs. furnished Apartments and ronsns
AIS Main st. fSss
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-Ferrets; healthy. we'll
bred animals. Newman Harrington. .
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

Women of the Isle OF Man believe
the enling OF carrots Is a specific for
Jealousy and bud temper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR SAI.E-A Norway black seal
fur coat with orange SATIN lining, with
collar and cuffs of brown marten fur
appropriate for street or auto wear
Apply 20 West Main street. corner
Washington avenue. sSte
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR sALE--Building lot on silver
street; W feet frontage; good depth.
fr'ce SoVo' TONER n. webster. 1880
FOR SALE-Used cara for sale ,nt
the Bennington Garage: 1891 Ford Ses
uA"' sstr.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR sAI2E,-Four or five Stewart
parlor stoves. also number of cook
stoves. electric washing machine,
Singer sewing machine. white enamel
bed and springs dining room tables.
etc. James Foys North st. 2Dt6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE--Two cook stoves and
second hand furniture. Call at SIS
County Street. s0t6s