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BELASCO-Shubert Vaudeville.

Charles Purcell, recent star of "The
Magic Melody" will headline nine
act program of Shubert vaudeville. at
the Belasco this week, beginning this
afternoon. He will be assisted by
lie Roy, Smiths Orchestra, which
features melodies of syncopation. as
we'll as by Hubert Kinney and
Martha Shelby, premier dancers. The
act is credited with being among the
speediest in the two-a-day and was
held over three weeks upon its ini-
tial appearance at the Winter Garden.
Homer B. Macon and Marguerite
Brownies Married" a one-ac. tab
loid sketch. that teens with witty
lines and speedy action. A capable
company assists in the offering. which
is rated as one of vaudeville's real
gems.
Other acts will include William
Horlick and the Sarampa sisters. the
former dancing partner of Pavlowa
and his attractive partner, both of
whom were members of the original
Ballet Russo; William E. Ritchie,
who has just completed season with
Sir Harry Lauder, in a comedy di-
version called Bits and Pieces;
Matthews and Ayres, in Ben Ryan's
laushable offering. called Hard
Boiled; A. Robins. the walking
music store: Ben Linn. ,aWashing-
ton boy. whose specially. includes
pois gracefully and original patter.
and Joe Fanton and company, in
Seconds of Suspense"
The screen features will include
the Shubert News Keekly and Pithy
Paragraphs.
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Petrova Announced.

ONE of the most discussed events of
the current theatrical season is
Nine. Petrova's return to the dramat-
ic stage in romantic play, THE
White Peacock" 1t is again an
nounced that this attraction will
come to the shube1t Garrick week
of April Il. Its scenes are laid in
Spain. The heroine is a spirited
woman Of artistic temperament, who
has left her husband. a statesman, on
account of his vicious habits. To
her he is detestable and his attitude
an insult to her self-respect, her
spiritual ideals. This conflict between
husband and wife. the old ideas and
the new, comes to a vicious climax
after the heroine has met a caballero.
who has been outrageously treated
by her husband.
The play is promised with scenic
and lighting effects of extraordinary
attractiveness, much of the local col
or being the result of journey to
Spain. made by Nine. Petrova herself
The cast includes Robert Brister,
Leon Calhearn. E. l. Fernandez,
George C. Thorpe, Charles Brokaw,
Judson Langil Ludmilla Toreszka,
Doris Carpenter and Letha Walters.
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COSM0S-"A Musical Cocktail"

Harry krivits will present at the
Cosmos Theater next week what is
described as "a musical cocktail" in
one act, Pardon Me-" by A. Seymour
Brown, who has created some good
things for vaudeville. 1t will feature
Nellie de Grasse. George Burnette,
Margie Phillips and Paul Atherton.
Other attractions will include John
S. Blondy and sister in the artistry of
athletics; Alton and Allen, in eccen-
tricities. musical. terpsichorean and
mirthful: Mr.. and Mrs Mel Burne. in
their laughable farce. "On the Sleep
ing Porch: Morey. SIENNA and Dean.
in Home, Sweet Home" and Laurie
Ordway, character comedienne, in
song and other characterizations, with
Irene Fischer at the piano.
Frank Mayo will be the star of the
matinee added feature, Tracked TO
Earth,'' his latest first-run photoplay.
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bTENNY JONES'" a comedy from
the French, opened in Baltimore
- last Monday night with Marjorie
Rambeau and Robert T. Haines In the
leading roles.
Lady Bug" by Frances Nordstrom.
was placed in rehearsal last week.
with Marie Nordstrom and John Cum
berland in the leading parts. It is
announced to open in New York
around Easter.
Pauline Lord will continue in New
York for an additional week in Anna
Christie" Her engagement was to
have ended last night. A Chicago en-
sagementt will follow her appearance
In New York.
Georgia o'Ramey will appear In
support of Frank Tinney. in Tit for
Tat" his now production, next season.
Oscar Hammerstein. I'd, and Guy Boil
ton wrote tho book and Herbert Stot-
hart the music. Marion Sunshine will
play tho leading ingenue role.
Estelle winwood will head the cast
Of "The idiot" tho play by John Cow
per Powys, adapted from a Russian
novel, which will be presented in New
York April z. Margaret Mower also
will be in the cast.
"First Choice" by r. D. Gold, jr.,
will be given an elaborate preSenta-
ton in New York by A. G. Delamater
Formal announcement was made by
the selwyns last week that the three
Guitrys-Lucien, Sacha and Yvonne
Printemps-will come to America in
the fall. The French actors, with
their own company, will be seen in
New York about Christmas time for a
season of four weeks. Special perm1s-
sion was obtained from the French
government to bring the company to
New York.
.'voltaire," by two Columbia College
girls, Leila Taylor and Gertrude Pur-
cell, was presented in New York last
week, and, it is said, scored success.
Arnold Daily and the entire company
was praised for fine acting In the
production.
Robert McWade has been engaged
by the Selwyns for one of the leading
explosive" characters in the automo-
bile comedy, 1.-THE Schenckem Six" in
which Barney Bernard and Alexander
Carr will be starred next season.
F. ziegfeld, jr., is expected to reach
New York today from Chicago, to
start work at once on the 1922 Fol
lies.'
Jules Hurtig and the shuberts are
planning to present Just Married
in London in June. This play is one
Of the big successes Of the present
season.
Rshearsals Of "Out to VIM" an
English melodrama adapted by Guy
Bolton from the original of Roland
Pertwee and Dion Clayton Calthrop,
started last week in New York under
the direction of Fred G. Latham. Will
liam Faversham Will star In the play,
which Charles Dillingham; is arrang-
ing to send on a spring tour.
The German production of Sally"
the great New York hit, opened in
Berlin last Thursday evening. The
title role is being played by Sophie
Henkle, a big favorite in the German
capital.
The 20oth performance Of Blossom
Time" the operettA with Schubert's 8
music was reached last Tuesday at
the Ambassador Theater, New York.
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and
Lectures
Maurice Dambois, 'Cellist.

Maurice Dambois. who ranks
among the great 'cellists of the world, !,
is announced to appear in recital at
the New Masonic auditorium Thurs
day evening at $40 o'clock, under the
local management of T. Arthur
Smith, Inc. -
Maurice Dambois was born in
Liege, Belgium, He was an infant
prodigy and possessed even at an
early age a well developed general
knowledge of music. At fifteen he
had completed the course at the
Royal Conservatory of Liege, taking
first prize for theory, harmony, fugue,
piano and the gold medal awarded
by accalamation for the cello, the
only 'cellist who ever obtained this
distinction.
Dambois was introduced to Amer
ican audiences by Eugene Ysaye, the
famous leader of the Cincinnati SYM
phopy Orchestra
Tickets may be obtained at the
offices of T. Arthur Smith. Inc, 1906
G street.
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Has Played Many Parts.

others, all of whom. with the excep-
tion of Helen Tracy and himself,
have since become stars"
He has appeared also In The Great
Shenandoah" 1.-The Fatal Card; with
Olga Nethersole. in repertoire. Ca
mille," "Frou-Frou": with Herbert
Kelley and Effie Shannon. in "The
Mott and the Flame: with Julia
Marlowe. in Barbara Frietchie" and
when Knighthood Was in Flower;
with Ethel Barrymore. in "a Country
Mouse" and "Garrets," Cousin Kate"
Sunday" "a Dolls House." "Alice
Sit by the Fire" Capt. Jinks." Lady
Frederick" and 1.-The Shadow; with
Mrs. Fiske, in "Resmerchelm" Grace
George. in "a New York Idea" and
1.-The Liars; Blanche Bates, in "No-
body's Widow; Effie Shannon, in
"Years of Discretion" Nearly Mar
ried" Featured by Cohan & Har-
ris), and Ruth Chatterton, in Come
Out of the Kitchen"
The late Sir Charles Syndam, the
English actor. and Bronson Howard,
the American dramatist, were his
uncles. This season will be his
eighth season under Belasco's man
agement. He was with the late
Charles Frohman for fifteen years.
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Settings in '7he Last Waltz:

ness and vividness without offense to,
the eyes of the spectators"
For the third act, which represents
another drawing room. Mr.. Barratt
was compelled to reach a climax of
pictorial voluptuousness. 1t is in this
scene that he utilizes curtains. drap-
cries and pillows of deep orange. blue
and red with arresting effectiveness.
settings for THE Whirl of New
York; as well as those of "Sinbad."
cinderella on Broadway" and THE
Passing Show Of 1919" Before he
achieved distinction in scenic art he
had won wide prestige as an Illus
traitor whose work was featured in
covers and inside plates of magazines
such as Harper's, scribner's. tho
Century. Life and Judge. He was at
ono time . collaboration Of Howard
Pyle
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STRAND-Hazel Green G. Co.

Hazel Green, musical comedy star.
and her Beau Brummels in a synco-
pated musical offering entitled "A
ply, The Peoples Choice" discussing
topics of the day. are two of the fea-
lures in the vaudeville program at
the Strand Theater for next week.
Others include James and Bessie
Aitken. in ''On Paradise Roof; Hector
Carlton and Mecca Tate. in Opera and
Cproar,"i and Donald Roberts and
Hazel Boyne,. in a comedy satire,
Love at Sea"
Shirley Mason will be pictured in
her latest Fox production, THE
Ragged Heiress"
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Announcement for Poll S
THE management Of Polls Theate

THE management of Polls Theater.
contrary to rumors and reports,
assures US that the theatrical sea-
son in Washington is far from its
early end, that although Polls is
now closed. due to the scarcity Of
legitimate attraction. the remainder
of the season. with the one exception
of holy week. is entirely booked.
Such attractions as THE Last
Waltz" "The Bird of Paradise" and
East is West" are among the Offer
ings promised to make their appear
ance this season, and the production
of regular shows, it is added. will ex-
tend far into the month of May. when.
it is expected, definite arrangements
will have been completed for a the
atrical division Of an interesting ma
ture that will probably extend
throughout the entire summer.
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In the Spotlight

The operetta will probably remain
there for the remainder Of the sea-
son.
The play which Zoe Atkins IL adapt
ing from the Hungarian for produc-
tion BY Gilbert Miller is by Biro, one
Of the authors of "The Czarina," and
not, as reported, by Molnar.
MY Lady's Lips" play by Edward
Locke. with cast Of three charac,
ters, has been placed in rehearsal
by Sam H. Harris. Martha Hedman,
William H. Powell and Gilda Leary
will comprise the cast.
News came from New York last
week to the effect that Pauline FRED,
erick has cancelled her contract to
stage engagement. Miss Frederick
is reported as favoring musical COM
edy on account of her voice.
Elizabeth Brice has returned to
New York after successful tour Of
circuit tomorrow with new sketch.
Taboo" the play Of voodooism by
Mary Hoyt Wiborg, which Augustin
Duncan will produce at special matt
nees in New York beginning March
actors, men and women, there being
thirty colored roles in the play and
but three roles for whites. 1t is ex-
pected that a well known Broadway
star will accept the lead-the only
white woman's part in the play.
Miss Wiborg wants it understood
that Taboo" is neither a travesty
on nor an indictment of the super
sitions of certain groups of the black
race. 1t iB merely serious study
Of them, and will have as much vital
whites.
Marie B, Schrader, who made the
English translation of 'The Wild
Cat" sailed for Vera Cruz Saturday
on the Spanish Royal Mail Steamship
to spend several months in Mexico
City.
The Washington Rotary Club. it is
announced, has purchased all the
morrow night for the entertainment
of the visiting Rotarians in attend
ance upon the fifth district conven-
ton. Tuesday night there will be q
large gathering of Elks in honor Of
prominent Elk in his home town,
Philadelphia.
Tom Wise is supported by Mia Mac
in his new vaudeville sketch, called
Memories" by Roy Briant.
The Marion Morgan Dancers are pre-
senting "Helen of Troy" in four dance
episodes. 1t is rated as their most
artistic presentation.
Ben Linn, the nimble nymph who
tips the beam at 30s pounds. is a
Washington boy, and was drafted by
Uncle Sam in the late unpleasantness.
He lost much of his surplus avoirdu-
pois hiking at Camp Meade. and had
reached $50 and was still going down
when the Germans cried Enough"
Ben is still taking on weight, even
though dancing strenuously.
Early attractions at the Belasco
will include condensed versions Of
1.-THE Rose Girl" Midnight Round
ers," Jean Bedinrs new show, Span
gles," and q return, engagement Of
"The WhirI Of New York"
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BRUCE McRAE has verified Shake
speare's declaation that a man in

PRUCE McRAE has verified Shake
speare's declaation that a man in
his time plays many parts. -
Mr. McRae has pretty nearly played
more than hfs allotted share, both as
to quantity and diversity of charac-
terizatiohs. Perhaps no actor now
before the public has to his credit SO
long and varied a list of characteri-
cations as has this player.
The name of Bruce McRae recalls
to the playgoer many happy evenings
and every follower Of the theater has
in his heart tender place for an
artist who can readily move them to
mirth at the moment and bring a
lump into the throat at the next.
He was born in London, educated
at Boulogne France, and,S before
making his first appearance on any
stage, spent eight years ranching and
surveying in New Zealand, Australia
and wyoming. His first appearance
on any stage was at Proctor's Thea
ter. New York, In ''Thermidor." with
Elsie De Wolf and Forbes Robertson.
He played in "Aristocracy" with
Viola Allen, Blanche Walsh. William
Faversham, Wilton Lackaye and
Evening star., 1922-03-26

THREE of the most exquisite set
tings ever made for q musical
production, it is said. will be on view
in "The Last Waltz" the Oscar Straus
operetta which Is coming to Wash
ington. They are the work Of Watson
Barratt, who. while comparatively a
newcomer in the field Of scenic art,
has already established himself as a
painter and designer OF breadth and
vision, Imagination and facile tech
nique.
In exotic sensuousness. in sweep and
unusual design and splendor of color,
it is asserted. ''The Last Waits" set
tings rival even the memorable In
yesttture of the Daighileff Ballet
Russo. AS tho immense stage of tho
Century Theater. New York-the
largest stage in Now York, outside
Of the Metropolitan Opera House and
the Hippodrome-was utilized for tho
production of "The Last Waltz" ex-
ceptional scope was given to Mr.. Bar
rats art.
The modern impressionistic manner
was followed in the creations OF tho
settings, considerable reliance being
placed upon draperies and curtains:
A Semi-oriental note lS conveyed
throughout, in keeping with the at
mosphere of the story. AS tho action
ia laid in a mythical kingdom in the
Ralkans, there has been no restric-
tions made upon the imagination OF
Mr, Barratt. The manuscript called
for warm, vivid calors, and tho artist
combined striking reds, oranges and
blues with pictorial effectiveness and
always with a suggestion OF oriental
iuxuriousness, tho garish being deftly
avoided,
and emphasis in stage settings" Mr.
Barratt said recently. II executed my
first act setting in The Last Waltz
a drawing room in o castle-in coN-
paratively quiet tones The second
act called for much bolder colors, SO
in employed cerise and gold, with
touch here and there of onyx. The
scene represents a ballroom in Bal
kan castle. Through a vast bay win
dow in the rear, which extends from
the floor to the ceiling, mountains
can be seen. Immense candelabra,
hanging lamps that suggest toy bal
looms, two mammoth winding stair
ways and heavy cerise draperies add
to the pictorial quality Of the set
ting. Here again had to steer a diff
ficult course between the gartsh and
the exotic. I had to convey at all
times a semi-barbaric note of rich
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B, F. KEITH'S-Daphne Pollard.

B. F. Keith's Theater, beginning
with the matinee tomorrow, will have
as its headline attraction the tiny
singing comedienne, Daphne Pollard.
American-born, but the idol of the
London music halls and tho revues
at the Hppodrome. Miss Pollard viii
introduce new characters and songs,
among them Nancy" = mirth-provok.
Ing type; a singing and dancing spe-
cialty called 1.-THE Ragtime Germ; a
typical song travesty Of the London
music halls, called Cleopatra; a
comedy scene. with song, entitled
"wanted-A Man. and others along
similar lines. DOC" Baker and his
company in FLASHES" will be the ex-
ira added attraction, in what is de-
scribed as a lightning revue Of fun,
fads and fashions. which provides the
star with many changes Of character.
Tho company features Polly Walker.
assisted BY Bud and Jack Hssrs01.
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DAPHNE POLLARD
Keiths

Vaughn Comfort, the American tenor,
is another conspicuous factor.
Elsa Ryan, the one-time inter-
national hit of "Peg O. My Heart" and
other famous plays, also is listed.
supported by Rodney Ranous, in Peg
for Short" specially written for her
by Dion Titheradge.
Others will include the Hegedus Sis
ters. who have won fame and favor
with their bowling, both being violin
istes; the Runaway Four, an act of
comic purport; Bronson and Edwards.
in "Absurdities,' with pantomimic
clowning. and "The Clown Seal" a
trained f1appeE comedian. presented by
Ray Hulings. In addition. the bill COM
prises Aesop's Fables. Topics of the
Day. the Pathe News Pictorial and the
500 prize essay on improving business.
Today at and Sis pm. last weeks
bill, headed by Marion Harris and
Grant Mitchell, will be presented.
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MARGUERITE Keller
Belssco.
Ziesfeld Follies.'

"7IEGFELD FOLLIES," an aristo-
crat among musical reviews.
will come to the National Theater
for its annual engagement Sunday,
April 9.
The "Follies" is one Of the very
few attractions. it is said. that have
not been hurt this season by the pre-
vailing hard times" in the world of
theater. 1t continues to attract ca
racity audiences.
A big company this season includes
Raymand Hitchcock, Vera Niche
lena. Fanny Brice, Mary Eaton.
Florence O'Denishawn, William c..
Fields. Ray Dooley, Van and Schenck,
Mary Milburn and John Clarke.
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NATI0NAI-"The Gold Digger"

NATIONAI-"The Gold Digger" !"
The attraction at the National The
ater this week, opening tomorrow
night, will be '"The Gold Digsers," by
Avery Hopwood. presented by David
8slasce. Tho comedy comes direct
trem its two-year run Of success at
the Lyceum Theatss. New York.
washington play patrons will easily
recall Its former appearance here. 1t
is described as a comedy OF really
modern ideas, strong object lesson
with complications galore, treated in
a highly humorous manner.
The company of players selected by
Mr.. Belasco to present 1t includes
Bruce McRae, H. Reeves Smith, Ger
truds Vanderbilt, Jobyna Howiand,
assvsrly West Theodore Babcock.
Ruth Terry. Csra Williams and 9th.
~.
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Coming Attractions

one year ago at the Century Theater.
and ran there for more than six
MONTHS right through the intense
heat of last summer, to capacity busi-
ness. 1t will come to Washington
after successful runs in Chicago and
Philadelphi. On account of the en-
ormous size of the production. THE
Last Waltz has been booked in very
few week stands.
Supporting Miss Painter will be Miss
Eleanor Griffith, a Washington girl.
who made her stage debut with the
Garrick Theater Stock Company of
this city: Eddie Nelson. Walter Woolf,
Harry Fender. Florence Morrison,
Harrison Brockbank, Isabel Rodri-
quez. Gladys Walton. Edward Golden,
Irving Rose, Timothy DAILY. Frank j.
Curran, Robert Galley. Raymond Metz,
George Evans and a large chorus.
The entire production of THE Last
waltz was made under the personal
supervision Of ]. J. Shubert.
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GAYETY-;'Garden Frolids."

The Gayety this week, beginning
this afternoon. will present Irons q
Clamage's Garden Frolics," describ-
ed as a stupendous production inter-
spersed with musical novelties ana
witty dialogues. The cast includes
Danny Murphy, singing comedian,
with an unusual tenor voice. and
Pearl Hamilton, who is co-starred
with Murphy, and is gaining new
laurels for her interpretation OF a
serpentine dance. others are Joe
Lyons, Jack Shutta, Mindell kingston
Dot Stewart and Ed Holders edu-
Gated mule; also a chorus OF twenty
dancing beauties
In addition there viii be vaudeville
and film attractions.
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Nina Kosketz- Philadelphia Or
chestra, -.

With Nina Kosketz. a noted So
prano, as soloist, the fifth and con-
Guiding concert of the Philadelphia.
Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski. con-
ductor. viii be given Tuesday after
noon, April I, at the Newt National
Theater.
The concerts of the Philadelphia
Orchestra have been one of the out
standing features of the local musi-
cal season and it is expected that the
program to be offered at the closing
Concert will be exceptional.
Seats may be had Of T. Arthur
Smith, 1906 G street.
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NATIONAL-Lionel Atwill
"The Grand Duke"

No announcement of the season,
perhaps, will excite more pleasure
than that of the coming to the Ma
tional Theater next week, opening
Monday, April 3. of Lionel Atwill,
in David Belasco's production of The
Grand Duke"
""rhe Grand Duke" has been de-
scribed as a Partisan comedy by
Sacha Guitry, and embodies in it's
production the latest efforts of the
master play producer for his dis
tinguished star.
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Current attractions
AT THE rHEATERS THIS WEEK

AT THE rHEATERS THIS WEEK
NAr1oNA1-"The Gold Diggers" comedy Opens tomorrow
evening
b. F. KEITH-Daphne Pollard vaudeville New show opens to-
morrow afternoon.
BE1ASCO-Shubert Vaudeville. Opens this afternoon.
cOsMOS-aCave vaudeville New show to-
morrow afternoon.
GAYETY-Garden Froics" burlesque Opens this afternoon
CAPITOI-Baby Bears" buresque Opens this afternoon
Evening star., 1922-03-26
B. F. KEITH'S-Marion Morgan
Dancers.

Next week at b. +. keith's Theater
the bill will present the Marion Nor
gan Dancers in new ensemble,
Thomas +. Wise and company in A
comedy, Elizabeth Brice in a blend of
songs, dances and comedy: Jack
Benny, comic violinst: Meehan's dogs.
the Charles Ahearn troupe, Wiley and
Hartman. the unusual duo, and the
house inclusions.
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POLI'S-"The Last Waltz"

Polls Theater will open next Sum
day evening, April 2, with one of the
strongest attractions of the present
season. Oscar Straus' Viennese oper-
eta. 1.-The Last Waltz" with Eleanor
Painter and the New York Century
Theater production absolutely intact.
"The Last Waltz" was produced just
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feminine contingent includes Sarah
Hyatt, the "best dressed prima donna
In burlesque," and Jessie Mcdonald,
soubrette; F'ritzie Harper and Stella
Dawn. The production boasts more
than twenty musical numbers. and en-
sembles.
Evening star., 1922-03-26
Arcade Auditorium.

The Arcade announces in addition
to the nightly dancing program there
will be two extra events this week
q paul Jones" dance tomorrow night
and q charming innovation on Thurs
AAy evening, when "Lolly-Pop
Party" will be the special attraction.
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CAPITOL-s'Baby Bear"

Lew Talbots Baby Bears" under
the direction of Arthur Laning. Will
open a weeks engagement at the
Capitol Theater at today's matinee.
The show is in two acts and seven
scenes. The first act Is entltieo
of ridiculous situations and laugh
BILE material. Tho second act Is en-
titled '-The Statue. musical farce;
Joe Mack and John Hudgins. well
known comedians, head the cast, Win
Arthur Laning and Zen Hughes. The
Evening star., 1922-03-26
GAYETY-"Sporting Widows."

The Gayety Theater next week will
oifer Jacobs and Jermon's latest edition
of Sporting Widows" with the bur-
lesque comedian, Al K. Hall, assisted by
Helen Renstram, prima donna; Gertrude
Beck, scubrette, and a beauty chorus
In addition to the big show, there will
be two high-class vaudeville acts. a fea-
ture picture and short comedy releases