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The New York herald., 1921-12-04
The Opera in vienna

The opera in Vienna" he said, was
wonderful institution In tho old days
| There was never any question about
money. II was only necessary for the
intendant TO keep. II possible. within the
subvention which was as liberal as we
wanted II TO be. The Emperor was never
niggardly Then the theatre itself Is
such wonderful building. Franz Schalk
who was here In his early days, was our
principal German conductor and we had
as well an italian who had charge Of
the italian operas. Piccaver, one OF our
first tcuors. who can also sing his roles
IN Italian. Is an American. Nine. Jeritza
was one OF our sopranos and in the
colorature repertoire there was Mime.
Selma Kurz. In addition TO the German
works which were chiefly, of course. the
Wagner music dramas, We gave modern
italian operas. With Puccini's The Girl
OF the Golden West we had genuine
success"
When Mr.. Gregor was at the Opera
Comique in Berlin, he revived there Of
fenbach's "Contes d'Hoffmann." which
had been summed I'm the German speak
ing countries because II was the opera
on the programme when the Rims Thea
tire in Vienna, was destroyed with such
appalling loss OF life. He gave gave the
opera 500 times.
WIS ilNtl'u 10 lNhf Ait iit'hAHAA's
Of the Royal Opera Houre In Dresden, 70
he told the reporter for THE NEW YORK
! HERALD, and was also asked TO come TO
Berlin. but there 81 nothing TO be done
In north Germany. The tuaton In the
southern cities IA not 80 bad but In the
north II ~ h, at1breakiEs.
"It is Impossible 10 pay the artists
enough 10 i've on. They go constantly
10 sinr for n few performances In other
cities. II is Impossible TO forbid them,
since they need tho money. Even tho
orchestra players will 60 away 20 play
at other theatres for 2 few appearance
90 earn enough 20 i've on. or course,
there can be no discipline under such
conditions. To conduct on opera house
with any credit Is impossible"
Mr.. Gregor Is In the meantime observ-
ing the American methods OF theatre
management and always wondering over
the ereat difference between the city now
and when he saw Il first. thrty-f've
years aFo. Before her marriage 70 the
impresario his wife was well known
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The New York herald., 1921-12-04
Seven
Keys to
Christmas

The Abercrombie & Fitch
store extends to you seven in
vitations.
Each to a separate floor,
filled with Christmas gifts of
character.
Seven floors as unlike as fol-
lowers of the golf ball and the
beagle collectively the haven
of the sportsmen of the world.
Unique and inviting as it is,
don't stop when you have
visited the first floor-take
an elevator-see them all!
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Three New Plays and Two Repipals
MONDAY.

viii
Zoe Atkins who has created sort Of dis
dealing with her life there Paris and America in three
Blythe
Dorothy Lutha j. Adler
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the curtain fell The play has accom-
piished one important revolution in
the taste OF the theatre. 1t has proved
that heroine need not be white
muslin and blond curis to win her
public.
Here II n Youthful Farce.
Her Salary Man" Is so spontaneous
and fresh IN it's fun that there is not
the least difficulty in believing that
Forrest Rutherford really did write
the farce to please and entertain him
self. Easy writing makes notoriously
hard reading. SO the plays written
without effort are rarely to be wit
messed In the same facile way. The
new play at the Cort Theatre Is as a
matter Of fact highly diverting in the
manner of irresponsible and joyous
farce
II would be interesting to know how
Mr.. Rutherford happened to be ac-
quainted with so many Of the rules
thai result in good craftsmanship. II
"Her Salary Man" is a first play. and
IL he wrote IL only for amusement, how
does he happen to know so much about
the right kind OF stage writing? There
are some very expert scenes, and II
Mr.. Rutherford was naturally able TO
arrange them so well. Il might almost
be correct to call him born dramatist.
II is altogether possible that his ma
tive wit enabled him to write the
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Write for Christmas RookIet.
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THURSDAY.
GA1ErY TnEATRE-paul !

eAETy THEATRE-Paul vOenine' VIII
be by Emmett
and will be Mary
Edmund
voare Henderson Hugh Ford directed
"A Retrieved Reforma
ton
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TUESDAY.


the
be Gertrude
H. Brewer Margaret Mower
Robert Fischer Tho play staged by
Incidental music
Guild
production Of The VERGE by Susan Gpe will be
Tuesday Fridays Miss
wycherly production VIII be
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WEDNESDAY.

Helen MacKesr and Charles
Broadhursts "Boght
William tTarrigan
world Allen Atwen Kaya
tells Of American married
n wife Of
from she anticipated
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for herself while she in reality only
intended to get rid of him. For once
Mime. BedHdet's agitation seemed to
he justified. With the loaded pistol
ia his hand her husband really was a
figure to be feared.
Yet she worried altogether out of
proportion to the discomfort that his
little peculiarities caused her. She took
the flowers and the table and the
household accounts and the locked
piano TOO hard. Other women in life
find t possible to overlook the little
vexations their husbands cause them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
Professor Smith Leaves
 BoyIes for Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, June 23.-- (SpeciaL)-- Prof. c. w. Smith of Jefferson coun- ty has been elected assistant super intendent of education in Tuscaloosa and will remove from Boyles to this city at an early date.
 Educational conditions have made such rapid progress during the last few years under the leadership of Superintendent D. l.. Smith, it was found absolutely necessary to have an assistant.
 Prof. G. w. Smith was at one time connected with theestate educational department at Montgomery. He graduated at the Hamilton Agricul- tural school and at the Alab. ma Polytechnic institute at Auburn. He did special work in Peabody Normal school in Nashville, at Columbia un.- versity in New York and at Harvard For three years he was as isteat county superintendent of education of Montgomery county. Mir. Smith has taught in number of schools in the state, and Tuscaloosa county is indeed fortunate in finding a man of his ability to assist Superinten- dent D. l.. Smith, one of the mos. progressive men in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24

tween points in Alabama. rates now applying between such Alabama roints which are generally far below the level of the rates prescribed Tn the order of the commission as maximum redson- able rates. Obviously it was not in tended that the low Alabama state rates which are extremely subnormal, and perhaps in many instances un- remunerative, should be continued, ard, in addition applied between Me ridian and points in the designated territory in Alabama"
 The order of the commission, which the petitioners want reconsidere1 provided that no higher rates be charged between Meridian and points ir Alabama not more than 200 miles distant from Meridian, than are charged for like distances between Mobile. Selma, Montgomery, GSirming- ham, Demopolis and Tuscaloosa on tho one hand and points in Alabama not more than POO miles distant from Meridian. on the other.
 The Tennessee, Alabama and North ern railroad was defendant in the original case, which grew out of a complaint by Meridian shippers, but that road did not appear among tfe petitioners for rehearing. Other roads In Alabama, not coming under the order of the commission, the pc- tition said, the petitioners will be forced out of business on the traffic be tween certain Alabama common points and surrender the business to competitors with no benefit to ,Ie- ridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
Mortimer Jordan NolD Rests
 Beneath Pine m Arlington

Washington, June 23.-(Special.l-- Along with 90 others who gave their lives in that democracy might not pass from the world. they buried Capt. Mortimer H. Jordan this after Eoon on the banks of the Potomac at Arlington.
 This Birmingham boy sleeps an der solitary pine with two other Birmingham boys, Capt. Bryan Tom linson and Capt. Meredyth Roberts. In the imm ediate vicinity are thou sands of others who pared their breasts and gave their lives in de- fense of their country. It is as Cap tain Jordan would have had it.
 Mrs. Jordan, the mother; Mrs. Jor- dan. the wife; Dr. and Mrs. William Jordan, brother and sister; Mrs. J. A. Lavert, sister, and Porter Walker, cousin, were the relatives who wit messed the interment.
 Others in attendance were Sena- tors Underwood and Heflin and Rep resentatives McDuffie, Tyson, Bow ling. Oliver, Almon. Huddleston and Bankhead. The Alabama society of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
TUSCALOOSA WANTS
 GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

Tuscaloosa, June s.-(Special)-- Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce is making every effort to secure one of the tuberculosis and neuro-psychia- tric hospitals, several of which by an act of Congress will be con structed in the United States.
 Congressman W. B. Oliver has been Tn touch with the consultants of hospitalization of the war and navy departments and is informed of the full details of the scope of the hospitals.
 The plans of this hospital includes room for 200 beds, with all of the requirements of a government hospi- tai, and would have a pay itll of s20,000 a month.
 Under the advice of Mir. Oliver, the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerca has prepared a brief setting forth the advantages of Tuscaloosa for the location of such hospital anG made a straight cut offer of 50J acr;s of land on which to locate tae he spite l free of all cost to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24

at or upon street avenue or alley intersections shall be assessed against the lots or parcels of land sbutting on said highway so inter secting for one-half block in each direction.
 (b) That the cost of sidewalk inn provements on street and avenue corners shall be assessed against the lots abutting on or nearest to said improvements, and the cost of side- walk improvements at the intersec- ton of any alley with a street or avenue or other highway shall be assessed in fair proportion against the respective lots or parcels of land abutting or cornering on the alley at such intersections.
 (c) That no assessment shall ex- ceed the cost of such improvements or the increased value of such prop crty by reason of the special benefits derived from such improvements.
 Section 4. That the estimated cost of said improvements is $4,125, and that the commission of the City of Birmingham will meet on the 12th day of July, 1921, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Bir- mingham, at o'clock D. m. to hear any objections, remonstrances or protests that may be made against said improvements, the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Approved June 21. 1921,
 N A. BARRETT,
 President of the Commission
 A true copy:
 H. S. RYALL City Clerk.
 Age Herald, June 24-July 1, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
Grade Ordinance No. 423-C

An ordinance fixing and establish ing the grade of Woodland ave- nue, southwest, formerly 4th ave- nue, and the eurbs on both sides thereof, from the west curb line of 1lth street, southwest, former ly Pearl street, to . point 300 feet west of the west property line of l4th street, southwest, formerly Poplar street.
 Be 1t, ordaiped. by the Commission of the City of Birmingham. that the grade of Woodland avenue, south west. formerly 4th avenue, and the curbs on both sides thereof from the west curb line of 11th street, south west, formerly Pearl street, to a point 800 feet west of the west prop erty line of 14th street, southwest, formerly Poplar street, be, and the same are hereby, fixed and estab- lished as shown on profile sheet No. 2sl heretofore exhibited to this Com mission and now on file in the City Hall in the office of the City En- gineer.
 Approved June 2i. 1921.
 N A. BARRETT
 President of the Commission. A true copy,
 H. S. RYALL, City Clerk. Age -Herald, June 24, 1921.
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grade of s1st street and the curbs on both sides thereof from the north property line of 12th avenue 10 a point 800 feet north of the north property lineLof 18th avenue. be, and the same are hereby fixed and estab- lished as shown on profile sheet No. 27S heretofore exhibited 10 this Com mission and now on file in the City Hall in the office of the City En- gineer.
 Approved June 2i. 1921.
 N. A. BARRETT.
 President of the Commission. A true copy,
 H. S. RYALL4 City Clerk. Age Herald, June 24, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
CONSTANCE TALMADGE TO OPEN THE
 RIALT0 IN HER NEWEST PRODUCTION

Constance Talmodge, as full of ehe and pep as ever. will be the attrac- tion at, the Rialto Saturday and dur ing next week. Her vehicle is Les sons in Love- corking good com edy drama, adapted from Douglas Murray's stage play, "The Man From Toronto"
 Lessons in Love- deals with the attempts of two old men to choose a husband for their. ward, young woman with q very strong mind of her own. When one of them fails in his attempt to bring his nephew east to meet the girl, he plays dead, leaving win providing that his nephew shall inherit the fortune if he weeds the girl. The report of his urcle's death brings the young chap cast as last courtesy but he is de- termined' that he will wed only one woman Of his own choice The situ- ation is distasteful to the girl. She does not relish the idea of q pros peetive bridegroom looking her over,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
PRISCILLA DEAN IN "REPUTATION,'
 BIG PICTURE AT TRIANON MONDAY

Reputation" the super feature which is to be shown at the Trianon theatre next week. beginning Monday will establish Priscilla Dean as the foremost emotional actress of the screen. This is the opinion of re- vlwers in other cities who have seen the production and who say that it excels even "Outside the Law re- cent picture with the same star.
 "Reputation" was filmed at Univer- sal City under the direction or Stuart laton. It is based on False Colors," the sensational novel by Edwina Le- win. The screen adoption was by ucien Hubbard, Universal scenario editor, Tn collaboration With Doris Schroeder.
 Playing a dual role, that of mother and daughter, the star takes every hurdle on the emotional steeplechase and brings the story to climax that las never been approached for sheer power and soul-stirring effect. The theme revolves around the fantastic rivot 0 ia girl impersonating her mother, famous actress; appearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
GORD0( TO HAVE BIG
 CELEBRATION ON FOURTH

Gordo, June 2s.-tspeciai.) )-The biggest event of it's kind ever held in west Alabama is planned for Cordo, Monday, July 4 The big feature of the day will be the sing ing held in the high school auditor ium.. Many famous singers, includ ing Prof. A. J. Showalter of Chatta- nooga, Tenn, will be present. Me. Showalter, who is justly known as the father Of gospel music in the south" needs no introduction to any southern audience. As the composer of that grand old song, Leaning on The Everlasting Arms" Mir. Showal- ter's name will always be familiar wherever church music is sung.
 Among the other features of the day will be the dinner on the ground" with the help yourself spirit" The song service will close about 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon and will be followed by ball game between two of the fastest teams in west Alabama.
 Gordo extends an invitation to everybody everywhere to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
GADSDEW LEGION WILL HAVE BIG FOURTH OF JULY

Gadsden, June 2s.-(Special.)-- Plans for the Fourth of July picnic at Noccalulu Falls. to be given under the auspices of the American Legion and the Auxiliary. are well under way and promises to be one of the best get-together affairs that the ex- soldiers have stag ged since the home coming day.
 Mrs. A. Greet. president of the Le- zion auxiliary, has requested that all wives, sisters, mothers or daughters Of ex-service men. whether members or not. who contemplate furnishing one or more baskets for the occasion, to communicate with Mrs. Mack Far rar at the Etowah Trust and Savings bank. This Is to be done in order to assure sufficient food for the occa- sion.
 All ex-service men and their imme- date families are cordially invited to be present and join in the days fes- tivities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24

in her stead at the opening of a fam ous Broadway production and being an unconscious witness of the cul- imitation of her mothers life tragedy, the end of an amazing series of sor- did and picturesque adventures along the red lane of unrestricted desire.
 Niles Welch, Madge Hunt, Rex de Roselli, Spottiswoode Aiken, Will liam Welsh, Harry Carter Harry Van Meter. Mae Gircia, Al Garcia, James Mclaughlin, Kathleen Myers, Joey McCreery and many other accom- plished artists play the principal roles in the supporting cast.
 Gorgeous spectacles and magnifi- cent scenes follow each other in rapid succession alternating with humble and sordid backgrounds to rive the stcry It's striking contrasts. Scenes behind the footlights, a performance of big dramatic success in Broad . way playhouse and a series of incl dents which range from episodes in q small town orphanage to q Babylon ian feast in q London palace provide constant surprises in every reel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24

so she coneals her identity by mas querading as a maid. The young mar is very handsome, and the maid flrts with him. Complications multi ply, and the big surprise is experi- enced when Uncle Henry comes to life
 The part of the whimsical and flirtatious Leila Calthorpe, the hero inc of the story, is ideally suited to Miss Talmadges unusual talents, and her interpretation Of it is truly de- lightful. Kenneth Harlan, who gave such splendid support to Constance in Dangerous Business again dis tinguishes himself as her leading man in Lessons in Love"
 Others in the cast of this excellent comedy are such well-known screen artists as George Fawcett Flora Fiheh, Florence Short, James Harri son, Frank Webster and Louise Lee.
 It is by far the best thing that G instance Talmadge has done since he" rise to stardom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24

Washington was represented by it's president. Maj. Thacker Walker. There were also Majors R2vee Norris and Felix Blackburn and Capt. oscar W. Underwood. Jr. who led to the piace of interment the Washington chapter of the far-famed Rainbow division; Dr. and Mrs. J. D, Bowling. Justice E. K. Campbell, Ira j. Sande- fur and Dr. Cecil Gaston. brother of Mrs Jordan, were other residents of Birmingham who paid the tribute of q tear.
 It was a very simple, but deeply impressive ceremonial. A troop of soldiers stood at parade rest, while the chaplain read the military serv- ice for the dead Then rang out the rifles in the final salute and then the lugubrious sounding of taps. The blistering sun slipped behind a va grant cloud. and a breeze beat the Potomac into foam. Apparently 1t was the tribute Of nature.
 Miss Alice Robertson. Oklahoma cvrgressw was 8 distinguished attendant. It was the burial of an other of her boys On the bier of each she drops a tear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
Roden Grocery Company Rapidly Reducing
 Large Stock

From the manner in which the re- tail merchants are buying from the B. F. Roden Grocery Company at 1905 First Avenue, it is proof conclusive that they are offering great induce ments in way of prices in their liq- uidation.
 A ground floor display is main tained of entire stock on hand and is still quite complete
 An early call before lines are broken will prove financially benefi- ci . 1-Adp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
wALKER-CHUaCH \ NUrTfALs

wedding that is of the greatest in- tcrest to a long list of friends and relatives throughout Alabama took place Wednesday in Newman H.. when Miss verla Church became the bride of Charles Davis Walker of
 Faunsdale. Ala. Miss Church Is a beautiful young girl who has often been the guest of her brother and sister since their pun chase of three of the fine old pl.ntations near Faunsdale. and 1t was here that the romance began which eliminated in the beautiful wedding Wednesday.
 MT. Walker is the only son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Walker of Fauns- dale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
'REHEAR|NG ASKED
 BY RAILROADS IN
 MERIDIAN RATES
By Associated Press

Washington, June 23.-Petition for a rehearing of the case involving freight rates between Meridian, Miss. and points in Alabama was tiled to- day with the interstate commerce commission by the Southern Railway company. the Alabama Great South.
 ern railroad and the Mobile and Ohio railroad.
 The order of the commission. the petition said. if enforced would re- suit in many malsdjustments, fla grant determinations against. traffic moving by way of the petitioners lines betwen common points in Ala bama, undue prejudice against nu- nierous important points in Alabama in the closing of certain routes be- tween Meridian and points in Alabama and would not give Meridian the equality of rates which the commis- sion undertook to establish. unless the petitioners apply between Merid- ian and points in Alabama and be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS
FIVE GOOD ACTS IN WELL
 BALANCED BILL AT LYRIC.
BY EsrEILE BETHEA HALE

X rythmic and harmonious xylo- rhone duet opens up the Lyric pro- gramme for the last half. The two men who play are dressed in Spanish costume for picturesque effect and a hearty hand rewarded these ar lists billed ''The Musical Johnsons"
 A nice little round of song is the Pert Rome and Betty Wagner act. They sing several songs to bring out their range and both voices have at enjoyable musical quality which nade them one of the most appre- ciated features of the bill.
 Life and "pep1 is thrown into the audience by Bobby Ferns and com pany, who present a skit in an apart. ment house. The black face co bred elevator boy proved a good come dian. A little singing and dancing thrown into the act rounds it out. It is highly enjoyable throughout.
 A long tall athlete in athletic togs being given an interview by a news raper woman of opposite build maue funny skit entitled At Tie Train ing Quarters" This act brought out numerous laugst with smart repar- tee. James Carlisle, the athlete, has very nkable personality, and makes them laugh just naturally.
 Four men and a girl in an or .has tra offering come in for the last turn. This was probably the most appreciated of all the acts or Thurs day afternoon. The orchestra gives stirring renditions of popular and classical music, greatly enhanced by their own artistic appearances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-24
sTiLI--HODGEHs N BIDDING

Camp Hill. June 23.--tSpeciaL)--- Miss Ruth Rodgers of Camp Hill and H. P. Still. prominent young mer- chant of Haleyville, were quietly married at the home of the brides father, Mr G. R. Rodgers. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. N. P Abernathy pastor of the First Meth odist church of Dora, Ala Immedi- ately after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. sun left for a short trip to Birming- ham, after which they will make their home in Haleyville. Mrs. Still was one of the most attractive and popu lar of the younger set in Camp Hill and her marriage came as surprise to her many friends.