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The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Seeks Contrasts
in Stage Settings

Three of the most gorgeous settings
ever made for a musical comedy pro-
duction are seen In 1.-THE Last Waltz"
the Oscar Straus operetta, at the Gen.
tury Theatre. They are the work Of
Watson Barratt, who, while a compare
tive newcomer in the field Of scenic art.
has already established himself as
painter and designer of breadth of facile
technique The modern impressionistic
manner has been followed in the crea-
tion Of the settings, considerable reliance
being placed upon draperfes and cur
tains. A semi-Oriental note Is conveyed
throughout.
As the action is laid In a mythical
kingdom in the Balkans there has been
no restriction made upon the imagira-
ton of Mr.. Barratt The manuscript
called for warm, vivid colors, and the
artist has combined striking reds.
oranges and blues with suggestion Of
Oriental luxuriousness.
"I am firm believer In contrast and
emphasis in stage settings" said Mr..
Barratt at his studio in the Century
Theatre. II executed my first act set
ting--a drawing room In castle--in
comparatively quiet tones. The second
act settings called for much bolder
colors and employed cerise and gold
with a touch here and there of onyx.
Inc scene represents q nuko pdiiYoolIi III
Balkan castle. Through vast bay
window at the rear. which extends from
the floor to the ceiling. mountains can
be seen. Immense candelabra, hanging
lamps that suggest lighted toy bal
looms, two mammoth winding stairways
aand heavy cerise draperies add to the
pictorial quality of the setting Here
again Y had 10 steer a different course
between the garish and the exotic. 1 had
to convey at all times a semi-barbaric
note of richness and vividness without
offence to the eyes of the spectators"
Mr.. Barratt also designed the set
tings of THE whirl of New York" as
well as those OF "Sinbad." cinderella
on Broadway" and The Passing Show
of 1919" Before no achieved distinc-
don In scenic art he had won wide pres
tige as an illustrator whose work was
featured in covers and inside plates of
such magazines as HGrpcr's. Scribner's,
the Century, Life and Judge. He was
at one time q collaborator with Howard
Pyle.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
The Oheafree
NIFTY Makes Art
of RAM Material
Dancer in 'FOllies' Has Trans
planted Here Part Of Paris
Half World.

Broadway has lifted its Volstead COB
let to NIFTY of The Foilies." the gay
dancing sprite transplanted from tho
Folies Bergere of Paris.
NIFTY Is Just 19 and in private life Is
the wife of a Parisian banker With
her partner. Tillio, a swarthy, agile
young man. NIFTY first appeared at the
Folies Bergere. where she has been
hailed as an artistic triumph for more
than a year.
Gilbert MKler. the London producer.
saw In her a potential Ziegfeld star
while visiting In Paris He cabled Mr..
Ziegfeld. who had his agents see her.
They confirmed Mr.. Miller's verdict and
NIFTY was cabled an offer that caused
her to sign on the dotted line.
NIFTY is roundly slender. with wavy
hair. upon which the lights produce
strange glints and flashes. She follows
no set formula In dancing. She has
taken the raw material OF the Partisan
half world and made of 1t a new art
product for the theatre.
NIFTY is making her first visit to
America. She does not speak English,
nor does her partner. She has a three
room apartment in the quiet purlieus Of
Washington Souare-to be exact the
Hotel Lafayette. Here she may have
French servants and many Partisan
friends. who like herself are transplanted
here for the time being
NIFTY began dancing at the age of 8
IN Algiere. She never thought of pro-
fessional career. II just loved to dance"
she says So she just kept practising
from early morning until late at night.
One time she was called upon to dance
at a charity fete. Tillio was a profess
sional dancer who had won some faver
with the public and he was asked to
dance with her.
They rehearsed together and each was
delighted with the ability of the other.
Their professional career began then and
has lasted for ten years Tillio, too. Is
married to Frenchwoman. who Is not
of the theatrical profession.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Suratt in .Jade'
Vaudeville Feature

Miss vaieska Suratt win appear at
the Palace this week In "Jade." a playlet
written by herself and Chester Du
vonde, which In described ~ q psyche
logical bit Of mysticism" Miss Suratt Is
supported by new gowns and q company
that includes John Altman Gladys Clark
and Henry Bergman will do their Tunes
Of the Hour
Others will be Ed Gallagher and Ed
Shean, reunited In Egypt ID. ID. IL !:
william Brack and his band OF gym
nasts Jack Wyatt and his Scotch Lads
and Lassics, and Ed FSirman and Bnl
Nash.
The chief acts at other vaudeville
houses follow:
RIvERSIDE-Harry Carrofl's The
Love Race" Nonette.
EIGHTY-FTRST STREET Victor
Moore. Elaine Hammerstein In tho
photopiay 'Remorselcss Love-"
PROCrOR'S FIFTH AvENUEAPa-
tricola, Frank Davis and Adele Dnrnell.
TWENTY-THIRD STREET-Keegan
and o'Rourka. the photoplay Wet
Gold" FTFTY-EIGHTH STREET
Dora Hilton and company King and
Irwin. ONE HUNDRED AND TWEEN
TY-FTFTH STREET-Marc McDermott.
Evelyn Phillips and company.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Attractions in the
BROOKLYN Theatres

The Montauk is the first Of the Brook
lyn legitimate houses to announce It's
opening date and the attraction that will
inaugurate the new theatrical year. Louis
+. Werba- manager OF the Montauk. has
arranged with John Golden for the pres
entation of "Jightnin'." at the Gaiety.
Manhattan, beginning Monday evening.
August 20.
The Santos and Hayes Revue viii
lead the bill at the New Brighton this
week. Others win be Ruth Budd. Joe
Morris and Flossie Campbell. Jack Nc
Gowan and Bully Giason.
Miss May wirth will be the headlincr
at the Orpheum. Others will be Erwin
and Jane Connolly and company. Harry
Breen and Thomas II. Swift and Mary
IT. Kelley.
Miss Constance Talmadge In We'd
ding Bells" will be the principal photo
play at the Strand.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Abercrombie & Fitch school
outfits for college girls and
college men are known from
New England to the Coast.
College girls suits Of i'm
ported tweeds and serges, rid
ing and golf outfits, Fall sport
frocks, capes, raincoats, top
coats Jackets and sweaters
all distinguished by their
smart stu-diness.
Hats specially designed by this
house for college girls use-and the
hosiery and shoes for each outfit.
Early selections and purchases,
before the seasons rush is on, ara
earnestly advised.
Complete outfits for young men
and boys-the standard Of the best
schools in the country.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Fun and Frolic at
The Suburban Parks

Indoor and outdoor pools nj T1lyou's
Steeplechase Park are proving very
popular In addition the Bteeplechase
course is thronged, and the other at
fractions in the pavilion Of fun are much
patronixed by holders Of the combination
tickets The ballroom is well attended
byA dancing devotees, while Arthur
Pryor's Band plays every day.
whirling wheels and fountains OF fire
form a twice weekly feature of free
events at Palisade Amusement Park.
which attracts thousands to the resort
every Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Starlight Amusement Park, at 177th
street subway station, in The Bronx.
will inaugurate Fun Week. beginning
tomorrow. Each evening during the
week ambitious amateur vaudevillians
will compete for cash prizes. II Is
planned to make Fun Week" n sue
oesion Of old fashioned amateur nights.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
CALENDAR OF THE NEW PLAYS
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
tion OF season.
described
Of
Grey production
THEATRE-Max will
new Bolton
n leading will
Sheffield Others
H. Elisabeth Risdon
nc iona
PROMENADE
Lew Polack, as
Ann Toddings, Hurst and Miss Gladys James
seiwyns with Dunn
Mabel Wihee
ng Laurence.
THEATREThe Deour" by
Augustn Duncan Tho
WEDNESDAY
L0NGACRE THEATRE-"Nobodys Money comedy by william
Wallace Eddinger VIII Deming and Miss Helen Lowell Others
Me
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
=-ne~ p1aYe filling /
Conversational Season in
Plays May Be Expected
Trend Shown in Early Dramatic Samples Makes 1t
Safe to Prophesy Talkative Winter
i'm the Theatres.
By LAWRENCE REAMER.


already
conversational difcult nnd
a preference
than writing the kind OF dialogue which 10 create approval
unnOicsd anywhere No
likely tAkatvs Thomas Rohinsoas The
skylar which the first TO show the tendency Of the dramas this
friends q writer
that failed comply with O the ordinary requirements Of drama
for public performance
Maybe = writer clever dialogue when
the rked don't know what want but I'm sns out 70 get
spectators loudly Miss Charlotte
delivery The night the Times Square Theatre
with supposedly little attempting
fully a conversation
President do think Harding win maker asked
industry
.Yes" answered the ntmnd playwright
could have IN
the auditorium of the theatre The answer must be profoundly witty OF
simple
that had the same sound
be that Mr. Megrue also writes witty
the elderly
OF course Of a
have been the discussion his
fession with Its introduction OF an tn OLD oou' Actors na nave
service the theatre Mr. Megru however ba
himself in life He might have thought Of something
present
mistake connection with
public hear the play crested
cordality
automobiles conversation
real The Of the play
seemed to out of the medium Of the theatre
deeds lucky
imperled There is singular lack
with pursuit Of the double meaning
sprinkle their text with wit their own
which ought in farce without
this bald
France this respect and keeps
Getting Geie Carter differs
important particular There
inevitable hastemen that
falls has
always paid the piper
the phianderer there
nubbed wife ignored by his
sktth justified
moral cigation Of the and
the Republic Theatre
talk lot shout
do
The
Stanley.
related
is thus that
would difficult the making OF the
Of construction
scientific method
authoresses invariably THE Teaser
going further the lines
should
interested sngng
showing their
might
be
building play not satisfy
fashioned what
the unresolved
and the eam the aim the pywghts
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Setting Out
The Decoys

This week the marsh-lands
will be dotted with hunters,
after the early birds.
Abercrombie & Fitch gun
department never before has
been SO well prepared for the
early Fall season.
Literally the worlds finest assort-
ment Of English, French and Ameri-
can shotguns, and imported and
American rifles.
Snipe decoys, whistles and calls
correct shore-bird loads-shooting
clothes and paraphernalia for every
type OF hunting.
Write for NeD Camping Catalogue
and Game Ldp Folder.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Twelfth Night to his list OF Shake
spearian plays, which already includes
Hamlet. Macbeth" Tho Merchant OF
Venice" Romeo and Juliet" and The
Tanning OF the Shrew.' Mr.. Hampden
will begin his season In Canada, and will
for the first time play in the South and
the extreme West His return from the
Pacific slope will be made by way Of
the Canadian Northwest
Cyril Maude win be the star of David
Belasco's comedy Timothy" which he
wrote in collaboration with w. ]. Hurl-
but. Mr.. Maude is said to believe that
he has at last found a successor to the
famed Grumpy
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

the manager, who has had every reason
to be satisfied with his new departure.
"She has complete control over the
makeup Of the chorus girls. have seen
pretty girls who were engaged by my
stage manager, but appeared on the
stage SO covered with grease paint that
they looked like BARRIERS poles. They
seem to take delight in smearing them
selves with so much color that they are
not only without beauty but they even
seem unlike human beings. Now they
are compelled to be as sparing in the
use of cosmetics as the principals. You
never saw a prina donna, although she
might be standing next to a chorus girl,
covered with the same amount OF paint
and powder. Now. all my girls look just
little bit prettier than anybody else's.
It's not all on account of my new In
spector. She Is responsible, however, for
keeping the girls from spelling their
natural beauty"
The Old Way.
Kate Claxton, who has again come into
the public eye through David Grimth's
Transformation of THE Two Orphans
into cinema, told the other day to tho
reporter for THE NEW York HERALD ar
interesting story OF the final rehearsal
OF that famous play, which has lived fol-
nearly half a century always before ths
eyes OF the public.
Tho account furnishes an interesting
contrast to the methods of the day
which regards as indispensable excur'
sions TO Atlantic City, Stamford or some
other popular place for a try out" Tc
open an engagement here without pre-
liminary canter elsewhere Is known In
the profession as opening -cold." But
according TO Miss Claxton, there was
nothing cold about the old time openings
They seemed. on the contrary, redhot In
comparison with present elaboration.
MIR. Palmer" she said the other day
made the company rehearse all day be
fore the performance until late at night
The next morning we were at work by
10 o'clock. although none Of us had more
than few hours sleep. All that day we
rehcarscd without intermission. Here
somebody was sending out for cup OF
tea. There another hungry actor I'm.
plored stage hand to get him a sand
wlch. Until that night the compan,
was at work. And then do you suppose
anybody went home to rest7 Not at all
There was only time to snatch bite
20 10 the dressing rooms and get read,
for the performance. That was the onlJ
kind OF try out we ever had in thos'
days"
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Mr.. Langner received credit In THE
NEW York HERALD for his share In the
success of 'srangerfne," but the following
letter is willingly printed:
Il want to correct an impression that
seems to be about that was In some
way responsible for Mr.. Lawrence Lang
ner's name being left of the programme
OF -Tangerine.' The story Of -Tangerine'
is Mr. Langner's and Mr.. Bartholomew ..
and 1 want them to have full credit
for It
"I believe that the Misunderstanding
which caused his name to be omitted
from the programme has now been
cleared up, but since the critics particu-
iarly note the freshness OF the plot OF
.rangerine' I feel that Mr.. Langner
should receive his full share of credit for
It Cordially yours. GUY BOLTON"
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Moving from the sea sands
to the mountain tops-from
Newport to the Berkshires-
the break O. the season is, in
the crisp morning air.
The great divide of Mid
Summer, beyond VII c h
stretches a Fall of glorious
sport.
Shore bird shooting is on
Maine guides are being en-
gagged.
School halls are being aired
for the misses and masters
who are preparing for the Fall
term, even Us they play their
last sets at tennis and rounds
of golf.
All activities lead naturally
to this point Where the Blazed
Trail Crosses the Boulevard.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

when Miss Henrietta Crosman tried 70
interest the public IN a dramatic version
of Pilgrims Progress" at the Liberty
Theatre some years ago she had to give
UP the costly effort Now the Com
munity Players Of Pasadena have just
given four out Of door representations
before large audiences There were more
than two hundred actors in the twelve
episodes.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

father william 1t was not until after
a scene OF particularly strong realism
that ho lost his self-control.
but, Alice" he called out partly In
admiration. partly in genuine wonder,
awhere In the world did you learn 1t
snY"
The Face with the Smile.
Next season there win be In all the
ghuhart theatres women treasurers, or. as
,ne public moro readily understands II.
women ticket sellers The Shuberts find
that they have In the main had better
result. IN dealing with their patrons
through the women box Office assistantA
and will. theretoru. have them In al
vh~,r theatres with tho exception OF the
Century and the Winter Garden.
mss. Lohr 60 Act I'm Canada.
Maria I,ohr. who has been for some
t,,,. 4 popuiar actress In London and
wouia have como ovar here but for the
death % Charaes Frohman. viii act this
anamon IN CanaSiN She 10 one OF num-
ter of well known English actors who
ain srnxel all through the Northwest
n~xt season without coming 10 Now
York
Caught an the Jam.
The shrfaka OF tho managers. who
want ths public 20 he 90 time at nrst
rVrforynAncee, mrs long and loud In tho
land. bot N is not always easy 20 have
confidencs IN THAR protestationA The
manner In which the Casino was opened
tha other nlxtt ts case In point one
aoor onlv was ready 20 admit the au-
dlenre. rhe lobby was densely packed
Tho~a mpsctmform counted themselves
lucky who were able 20 cross from the
street 10 ne door In ten minutes. II
tock many a much longer time.
Tho congestion az the gate was greater
wslu win their clothes all but torn
from fher.. the battered spectators en-
t~rcd che theatre 90 nnd the orchestra
rlavlrW the overture 90 q half empty
house. slowly the public. which had
rAfhcred in plenty of time. was admitted
~ the theatre. It took such a light to
cot In. however. that the audience will
not be likely % hurry themselves In the
future when a manager wants 20 begin
a performance on Tina The discomfort
of that crowded lobby viii not be soon
forgotten BY the perspiring crowd that
was compelled 70 spend 80 much un-
necessary time there.
she Makes Them up.
one OF tho careful musical comedy
managers has a new functionary In his
theatre Although she II invisible the
results or her interference IN the produc-
tiona are visible % all she was once
an actress herself IN musical comedies.
And she understands makeup" said
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
sitting Up with Shakespeare.

Walter Hampden is going 20 carry on
IN the rlatter Of the Bard Of Avon. He
viii next year add "0thello' and
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
Neps and Gossip
Heard on the
Summer Stages
What Actors, Dramatists and
Managers Are Talking
About This Season.

\ TOW the talented Gilbert Emery
M IS 10 make his debut IN an
other field After having sue
ceeded as journalist. short story writer
and dramatist. he is soon 10 make his
appearance as an actor. Mr.. Emery.
who Is In private life Emery Pottla.
wrote Tho Hero" which Sam IL
Harris produced last spring and win
give during the coming season But
Mr.. Gilbert ns no IL professionally
known. win not appear In a play OF his
own
Instead be win be the leading actor
In support OF Miss Marie Doro. who
Is TO be seen IN Among the Lilies
William J. Hurinut wrote the play for
the actress. who has not been seen In
the spoken drama since ahe was In
"Barbara- under Arthur Hopkins's
management AZ tho Plymouth Theatre.
Many OF the company have been go
lected but ~ had been impossible 20
flnd an actor for tho leading role.
Weary after a days search for such
an actor. Miss Doro and Mir. HurGbut
were invited 10 tea They we're some
what refreshed from tho labors 81 tho
day when Mr.. Emery entered tho
room.
Miss Doro looked nj Mr.. HmlsuI
Mr.. HurTbut looked back az hard as
he could at Miss poro.
The very typei- exclaimed the
a. - Alt st.a
any longer.
Born for the part whispered Mr..
Huribut IN equal ccstasy.
Affcr a while Mr.. Emery was ap-
-roached. lie wac willing ~ taik about
shr aehut Hs vas not feamed by the
announcement rat he looked ire part
ars. Ellnor Glyn had already soid hirn
revctaI years az that ne was th@ Msal
for Panl IN --Three Weeka.- wfaicf mhe
was hen dramanrinr But me fact tiras
ahe Aad told tha same thing q sa2 othnr
men and one dwarf that wint~r took. "a
II wero the sting cut of the charge Mr..
Emery will. therefore. be the leading
man when Mins Doro cornes back % the
stage. lie has had a brief experiences
N cirema acting.
Cold Digger- wiiI Abesna.
Speaking of Among the Lilies.- u N
On record that The play will not have
cne lady with past but no less than
sweive with very active and seethine
presents. Cold figgcrs win. moreover
abound In tho drama this s@aAon. When
| william A. Brady saw his daughter Alice
playing the heroine. Cassie Cook. IA
Drifting he Ia said 90 have gazed IN
unconcealcd astonishment at her vivid
performance. Tor this heroine ~ all
the others that will be seen this year. has
fhe most highly colored romance. The
more realistic Daughter Alice became the
more concentrated grew the .saze u
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-07-05
Health Committee
Meeting Is CalIed;
WIN Hear Report

A meeting Of the Grady county
health committee will be held in
the Chamber of Commerce rooms,
second floor of the First National
bank building, Thursday evening at
8 o'clock, Mrs. w. II. Gilkey, secre-
tary of the committee, announced
this morning. The meeting was call
ed for the purpose of receiving re-
ports from Miss Olive l.. Conn, pub
lie health nurse, who has been con-
ducting the infant welfare campaign
in the county.
All members Of the committee are
urged to attend the meeting, Mrs.
Gilkey said
The campaign closes Thursday af-
ternoon when Miss Conn completes
her engagement at Meridian. She
is in Verden today, and is slated to
go to Stover tomorrow. The drive
already has been conducted in Chick
asha, Alex and Rush Springs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-07-05
WORK ON Off SET
TO START WITHIN
80 DAYS, REPORT.
Contract Signed and Leases Put Up
as Forfeit. -Drillers Say That
Rig Is On Way
Well.

Drilling on the offset to the Har-
less well will begin in 30 days is
he opinion of the men in close touch
With the project
The contract was signed late last
week and all preparations are being
made to rush the work. This we'll
ill be drilled on the southeast cor.
Ter of section Is, 5north, 7 west.
b. p. Estes and w. G. Hodgewood
,aye charge of the drilling opera
ions and report that the rig is now
IN the way to the location.
The leases surrounding the well
ire posted as forfeit and If ac-
ual work is not begun in the re.
luired time they revert to the own.
,rs.
The Harness well Is producing
bout the same flow of oil, close to
% barrels daily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-07-05
FREE BARBECUE
To END JUBILEE

The A. o. U. W. Fourth of July
celebration being staged at the Grady
county fair park will end this even.
ing
Among the features of the program
this afternoon is free barbecue
Several hundred pounds of beef have
been barbecued and will be served
this afternoon, according to w. N
Elliott. Several speeches also will be
made it was stated.
General features of the program
have been the wild west show, the
fireworks, display last night, wrest
ling, dancing, trapese performances
and vaudeville entertainment
Speeches were made yesterday by G.
w. Austin, president of the Okla
homa College for Women, John Duff,
local labor leader, and John Davis
deputy grand master of the A. o. U.
w. lodge of Oklahoma. President
Austin discussed national affairs,
while Mr. Duff reviewed the labor
situation. Lodge affairs were dis
cussed by Mr.. Davis. Speakers for
this afternoon have not been an
nounced. @
w. N. Elliott, chairman of the ar
rangements committee declared this
morning that he believed this cele-
bration was one of the most success
full ever staged here. More than
10000 people have attended, he de-
clared
Eight or ten concessions are oper
ating at the picnic ground.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-07-05
StUdebdker Winner
in Races. at AnaddrkO

Anadarko, Okla.-ln the presence
of an immense crowd assembled for
Anadarko's Fourth of July celebra.
ton, a Studebaker, entered by p. G.
Splnng and driven by Emmett Bar
ton, of Chickasha, won first place in
both the stock car and free for.all
auto races here yesterday
Entries in the stock car race were
Buick, driven by owner, Cofer of
Cliickasha; Essex, Frank Cox. Chick
asha; King Eight, Essex Speedster,
with an Enid driver, and Studebaker
which won by $50 yards. Several
racers, including a Maxwell, a IIud.
son and others, were entered in the
free-for-all, the Studebaker, driven
by Barton, leading by 200 yards at
the finish.