Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-10

did.
After his lunch we walked a block.
we returned to the theater. He pulled
at smoke as l did.
i have twenty minutes to get on the
stage" he said.
followed Norman into the theater.
lie entered his dressing room.
i have to shave" he said as he tore
on his collar, tie, shirt and stripped to
his b. V. Ds
He tossed dressing gown around his
body.
Norman pulled on something which
looked like black tights.
Then silk stockings went over the tight
effects.
Yep, pretty garters were put on his
legs.
Il don't wear a corset, and when 1
do quit the STAGE he said
He grabbed a safety razor.
His mother-one Of those real mothers,
not stage mother-entered, shook
hands with me and told her son that
he had twelve minutes.
Don't worry, mother" he said.
The mother retired.
Karyl shaved just as every man does.
That done. he produced a jar OF some
thing which looked Ike white cream
That's the foundation" he said as
he applied the cream.
l watched him. The cream was placed
over his face and rubbed IN. Then Il
was treated Something looking Ike
light brown stuff was placed over his
face He TOOK some red stuff and placed
on his lips. A black pencil was used
under his eye. Should say black
powder like effect. l saw his eye lashss
become more pointed The eyebrows be
came extended under his nimble touch.
He looked into the mirror.
bis mother cTrered
Il do not choose my gowns III said,
MY mother does all that. l DO net
know what l am going 10 nave until
am fitted. How l hate to he fitted.
Pins being stuck into one from ali sides"
And l added cheerfully, and you can't
resent It,"
mo, I can't fight" he said.
A representative came IN, met me, and
took two baskets containing dainty co.,
tunes. They wore placed In an OF stage
dressing room.
Mother Is so afraid I win be late No
chance" he sail.
His mother handed Norman q Wig.
He adjusted 1t.
Those two little hairs should be
clipped" she said. And they were.
OF came the dressing gown. On went
the beautiful dress which he wears On his
entrance. Should have told you that the
hat went on first. (The slippers had been
put on a few minutes previously.D
Over the gown was placed a wonderful
cape.
Norman walked out TO the wings. I
WINS with him. His mother previously
had given him glass Of water. zone
has to be careful with the red on the
lipsD
Mr.. Eggleston Joined u.s.
well" he inquired.
Il have seen the transformation" |
replied.
Karyl said. 81 mag look like a perfect
lady now, but just give me a chance to
pat on the gloves
I thought it was n personal invitation
I tried to argue the nearest have been
to a fight was the Dempsey Carpenter
argument.
II am testing with Eggleston," said
Norman.
Next act" yelled somebody.
Goodbye" Karyl said. Glad you
came"
The music started.
Norman walked on as the vampire"
The capacity house applauded. Norman
again was a hit.
Nearly forgot TO tell you.
Norman told me that he will marry
Ruth Budd. that dainty person seen a,
Keith's earlier in the season. The date
is June 13-the day that Karyl is twenty
five years OF age. They met at a masked
ball in Australia. KRryl was dressed as
vampire and Miss Budd was dressed
as a sailor. 1t was love Mt first sight.
Now the wedding date is set, Karyl an
nounces.
And Karyl will wear mans dress
suit ar the wedding.
Really-he is a real fellow. He uses
the powder puff, paint and dresses be-
cause he makes his living that way. We
enjoy and love him on the stage. In
private life he is is a real fellow.
That's Karyl Norman as I saw him
both as real man and vampire" yes
terday afternoon Mt Keiths.
I like him. Don't you?
! Il Il
ON VIEW TODAY.
The following attractions are on view
today Mildred Harris and Karyl Nor
man at Keith's; abraham Lincoln" at
English's; Shubert vaudeville at Murat;
Australian woodchoppers at the Lyric;
Fools Paradise" at the Ohio; Moran