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Putnam patriot., 1923-09-14
RECRUITING FOR ARMY
Sergt. Sheerin Here To Tell of Mill
 tAry Training Advantage

Sergeant Francis Sheerin is mak- ing a brief visit to Putnam in an endeavor to interest young men of the city in the United States Army. The Putnam postofice is his recruiting station and he will be glad to meet there young men seeking information concerning army service. Parents are also invited to consult with the sergeant.
 Single men of from IS 10 35 years of age now can be accepted for the service in Hawaii. Panama, Philippines the first corps area. New England, San Francisco, ninth corps area. District of Washington, West Point. N. Y., service schools at Camp Vail, N. J.. Tank school. Baltimore, Md, infantry school, Fort Beming, Ga. medical school, Carlisle, Pa, and Fort Leavenworth, Kan. In the fol lowing branches: infantry, cavalry, coast artillery, field artillery, engin- eers. medical department, signal corps. ordnance department, bands, quartermaster department. motor and transportation department.
 Men may have their choice of branches and stations. All travelling expenses from this city to the iron; where the recruit asked to be sta toned will be paid by the government. The new peace time army offers rapid promotion with pay ranging from S2i to S157 per month in addition to free food, quarters, clothing. allowance and education. Trade learning, medical and dental care, recreation and amusements, furlough and passes are given freely so the soldier can visit his home. Soldiers in the army can learn most any trade.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-14

MT. and Mrs. C. N. Sharpe were in Putnam Monday.
 Mrs. Morton Burdick spent the weekend with Mrs. Emily Horton.
 William W. Harris. Jr.. is attending Becker's Business College in Norees- ter.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. C. Leka of Wilh- mantle called on Mrs. 0. A. Weeks Sunday.
 A daughter, Ruth Adelaide. was born September 2 to Rev. and Mrs. k. T. Elliott of North Haven.
 J. W. Arnold and sons of Pomfret have been putting a coat ot white paint on the new store building.
 Anyone wishing to contribute to the Japanese Relief. please hand your contribution to Mrs. Clara M. Sharpe.
 All are sorry to learn that Dorothy Horton is not getting along so we'll as at first since returning home from the hospital.
 Mrs. E. E. Sanderson, who has been spending some time with her 10 her home.
 All are glad to know that Mrs. Waln's health is so much improved that she is able to get out to church Sunday morning.
 The cottage at Cooper's corner now owned by Mir. Colgan is undergoing a thorough renovation and will be cccu- pied by Harry Murray when eomplet- ed.
 In The Patriot last week there was misprint in one of the items. Every one knows Ellsworth Chase is not not called Mick" but "Nick" or "sicky."
 Everyone is very pleased to learn that Mrs. Leonard Watson. who was taken i'll with scarlet fever the latter part of June, is much improved, and is able to be up certain length of time each day.
 At the whist party Thursday eve ming $1o was taken in, which will go towards the Nurses Home Fund of the Day Kimball Hospital. It was an- nounced that there would be another whist party Friday evening. Septem- Der 2l, at Grange hall, and everyone who enjoys playing the game is invit- ed to be present at that time. Don't
Evening star., 1923-02-25

the collar was also faced with the color
ful silk Embroidery in tones Of gray
and green appeared in convention
pattern atrthe front of the Jacket and
was repeated in long panel at the
back. Squirrel fur was used to border
the Jacket hem, while tiny buttons OF
green satin served as ii fastening at the
side front. The skirt vas long, straight
and narrow.
Miss Burton wore a stunning after
noon frock OF black Canton crepe The
basque bodice was coliared by fold OF
lace. knotted on one shoulder after the
fashion OF the new sport handkerchiefs
and caught with n tiny cluster Of color
fiil buds with narrow ribbons dangling
from them. To the short kimono sleeves
were. attached huge bishop ones Of black
satin varied by d thread-like stripe Of
pink and cuffed win tight bands Of
plain black crepe. The long skirt was
laid in succession of narrow tucks
and a one side there vas f1aring godet
pleat of black satin which fell several
inches below the hem line. a band of
satin ribbon served as Il girdle and a
ca bochon Of pink ribbon fastened il tust
above the godet panel.
Miss FIorrie MiIlership. appearing
at keith's. displayed a gorgeous even
ing gown with a bodice OF black
velvet and a skirt ot orange-hued
lac" over Il black foundation. Tne
neck Ere was batsau and the kimono
SleeVeje;s were slaShed to the shoul-
ders and laced together again with
chains OF rhine stones. while long loops
OF rlttrestones fell at each side. The
yoluminous skirt of lace was seal
ioped at the lower edge and studded
Evening star., 1923-02-25
An Interesting Project.

of interest and concern to each
respective neighborhood.
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THE formal fall opening of the. pub
L lie service departments year WIS
observed in October by reception to
of the division of motion pictures of
the General Federation OF Women's
Clubs. This occasion was marked by
the attendance of one or more of the
ization in the District Of Columbia,
and had proportionately far-reach-
ing effect i'll bringing the Crandall
organization into the consciousness
of large number Of residents of the
capital sin an entirely new light-as
an aid TO civic progress. rather than
merely commercialized amusement
enterprise. AT Christmas time special
community celebrations were held in
six Of the theaters, at which more
toys were distributed 70 approx
mately 10000 children.
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- Mrs. Locher made addresses before
the following organizations: Zonta
Club, Pocohontas Memorial Associa-
ton, Sixteenth Street Highlands
Women's Club. Anthony League, Uni
tartan parish house. civic section Of the
Teachers Association, District Of
Columbia board of the Children Of the
American Revolution. American and
patriotic committee OF the d. A. r.,
Force school Parent-Teachers' Asso-
citation. Trinity Church, Park View
Mothers Club. Phyllis Wheatley Y.
w. G. a. tcolored). District of Column
bia Federated Women'S Clubs, Dolly
Madison Chapter, ID. a. Il. During
the same period there were enter
f.i, j,, ,I of, i, hn INT
tan Theater building. Mrs. Woodallen
Chapman, PocohontaS Memorial Asso-
citation. Camp Fire Girls, Children of
the American Revolution, and Mrs.
Nanette +. Paul, special programs
being arranged for them in turn.
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COMMUNITY service hours have
~ been dedicated 70 the Juvenile
Protective Association, municipal
Fairgrounds. Woman'E bureau of
the metropolitan police department,
Mothers Congress, Visiting Nurses
Association. Infant Welfare Associa-
ton. Social Hygiene. Speaking en-
gagements Immediately ahead include
the Takoma Park Women's Club, Pet
worth Women's Club, Forest Glen
Seminary, and the College Women's
Club.
THE response of that portion of the
1 public heretofore not interested
particularly in motion pictures. it is
said, has been widespread and sin
cere. The work of the department
has made significant an aspect of
motion picture exhibition not before
recognized. II has made new friends
for pictures and converted former
enemies into friends. But further
than that. il has made the theaters
real community centers instead OF
merely places Of amusement.
Evening star., 1923-02-25

with myriad sparkling Jewels. and
the long founces of lace which fell
from the sleeves were also embroid-
cred with gems. A girdle Of rhine
stones added the finishing touch to
the gown, while bandeau of silver
cloth with a jet ornament at one side
completed the coifure.
Miss Millership also wore a sport
frock OF white fat crepe trimmed
with colorful printed crepe. The
model was cut in one piece and open
cd the entire length of the front, only
to be overlapped and fastened with
large green medallion. The collar.
which outlined w. neck, was Of the
figured crepe. as were the huge
square sleeves. The dancers chapeau
was of bright green straw, trimmed
with vari-colored ribbon rosettes.
Miss Frederica Going wore an ex-
ceptienally attractive afternoon gown
in "Kempy' at the Garrick last week.
II was of henna crepe. heavily en-
broidered in a deeper shade OF SILK.
The blouse was 'V"necked. outlined
with a tracery OF embr oidery that had
the effect of a collar. The sleeves
the ends fell away from the arms,
The skirt was almost entirely covered
with embroidered scrolls and medal
lions, but two spiral panels. one at
each eide, were unornamented.
Miss Isabel Withers, also appearing
IN "Kempy," wore frock of light
beige satin. trimmed with four shirred
panels of figured crepe in the same
shade. and with il q cape OF plain and
figured satin collared with a narrow
band Of dark-brown fur
Evening star., 1923-02-25
MelU President PLAYERS

MYTH a numerous array Of plays
~ already purchased for production
in Washington during the spring and
summer. the President Players are
now bending every effort toward u re-
alignment of the company which was
gathered in October, and which fur
nished Washington with its record
breaking stage production, "Abies
Irish Rose"
The company that appeared in
"Abie's Irish Rose" was specially as
sembled for that production. 1t in
Guided several players who. while
Particularly well adapted to roles in
character comedy of the type of
"Abie," find themselves unable to as
sumo roles in plays of different type.
The result is a change in the person
mel of the President company that
seems sweeping in its results.
For example. Miss Eileen Wilson.
one of the most popular favorites
that Washington has ever known in
repertoire production work, played
lcr last performance last night as the
leading woman Of TIE President Play
crs. Miss Wilson is planning a long
rest at her home in New York. and
her absence will doubtless be regret
ted by many admirers.
To I'LL her place, however. the man
agcmcnt has selected as leading
W oman none other than Wanda Lyon,
who is already well known to stock
has been playing with Leo Carrillo In
Mike Angelo" one of the rciSning
hits Of New York.
Miss Lyons resignation OF her part
in that play was followed by a tele
graphic invitation to join the Presi-
dent Players as leading woman. Miss
Lyon wired back her acceptance and
her offer 10 join the company at once.
This made il possible for Miss VIII
son to close her engagement at the
President one week earlier than she
expected to, as she had arranged her
departure with the closing engage
ment of "Euddies.' the current at
traction. Miss Lyon. however. spent
most Of the past week in rehearsal.
and it is she who will step forward
at the President tonight in Miss Will
sons role in "Buddies.'
George Sweet, prominently identi-
is another newcomer to the cast,
though Mr.. Sweet made his bow as a
President Player last Monday night
in one of the three important roles
Of "Buddies." Mr.. Sweet is destined
to play leading Juvenile roles. while
Henry Duffy, present leading man.
plans to devote all his time to comedy
parts and TO give over the title of
leading man to George Barnes, A
coast, who Is credited with being the
highest paid leading man in roper
toire work in America. He will join
the President Players next week for
Mr.. George NJ. Cohan's comedy. 1.-THE
Meanest Man in the World" This. in
cidentally, will be Mr.. Barnes first
trip east.
Other new faces include Miss Lee
Patrick, who up to one week ago was
Evening star., 1923-02-25
BY ELENORE De WITT EBY,

THERE were many tattercd chill
dren's frocks in the opening scene
of 'Humoresque." and Laurette Taylor.
as the mother who had never known the
luxury Of hat. first appeared in dra b
gray sweater and Worn skirt. The Sec
ond act brought prosperity TO the Kan
tor family. however. and SOME very
lovely gowns were displayed by Miss
Dorothy Burton. as Esther, and Miss
Elsa Gray. as Rosie.
Miss Gray first appeared in an even
ing creation Of gold lace over deep
emerald green satin. The basque bodice
was fashioned of sheer gold tissue. cut
with collarless rounded neck and di-
minutive kimono sleevelets. The over
skirt was very wide. and two bands of
gold tissue that circled II seemed to
Stinen il out in modified crinoIine man
uer. \ tiny bunch Of yiolets framed in
d shower of narrow gold ribbons was
placed at one side of the bodice to add
the only trimming.
Later Miss Gray wore an attractive
costume suit Of duvetyn, Collared in
squirrel. The coat was bcltlcss, but was
drawn in at the waist line n trifle to fl
.the figure. The sleeves were long and
tapered into points at the wrists. fitting
them as tightly as gloves. An unusual
feature was a wide band OF fur that
crossed each arm just below the elbow
and danged several inches below like a
misplaced cuff. \ lining of bright green
satin was discernible in the loop. and
Evening star., 1923-02-25

THERE are few motion picture en-
i thusiasts in America who have
not heard of Jack Holt, but, In turn,
few of these fans who admire him
know that Jack Holt was born as
close to Washington as Wtnches-
ter, Va.
lack is one Of the most prominent
natives Of Winchester. the historic old
town that is now the center OF a vast
apple growing district, and which ls
known in history as the starting point
of Cen Sheridans historic twenty
mile ride during the civil war which
inspired the famous poem, "Sherldan's
Ride
Mr. Holt is the son of Winchester
the Virginia Military Academy. And
he is not yet cid enough to have for,
gotten the posture that was drilieo
into him at Staunton back In the
school days.
History does not record what career
the elder and reverend Holt had Sc
lected for his son. but IL ts safe 70
say 1t was not the stage. Young JACK,
however. took mis- first step when he
Joined q travelling stock company, and
that one taste OF applause completely
ruined him for any other career. once
or twice necessity forced him to side
track his career. because he was drtv-
ing a sledge train in Alaska for a
while, and a little later he was punch
ing cattle In the west.
That cattle-punching job carried
him into California. because he could
make a horse do things that the
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Howard Students in "Mikado."

Tho Gilbert Sullivan Japanece
comic opera masterpiece. The MI,
kado," is to be given by the Howard
University choral society at the Lin
coin Theater, Thursday evening
March 1st.
The special interest which is being
exhibited in this performance Is
probably due to the fact that 1t Is the
most ambitious production which the
students Of the Howard University
ever have undertaken. Those who
are acquainted with the story VIII re.
member that the most colorful riot OF
beauty known to the opera world Is
required In it's presentation.
The students are being trained
under the supervision Of professional
directors, and assure the presentation
of the opera in q purely professions
manner. The scenery and costumes s
have been secured from New York
city. There is required for the pro-
duction an ensemble Of seventy-f1ve ve
principals and a. chorus, with an
accompaniment by an orchestra of
thirty five.
At the request of a number Of
patrons 1t has been decided to give n
matinee performance Friday after
noon, March 2, at 3:15 o'clock, in
order that the school children Of the
District of Columbia may have an
opportunity to see The Mikado.
Evening star., 1923-02-25

member OF charles Dillingham's
cast in THE Bunch and Judy" The
Bunch and July" closed in Washing
ton. and Miss Patrick saw no other
engagement Immediately in sight. In
the meantime the last rehearsal in
terrals of "Buddies," going forward
at the President, disclosed an opening
for Miss Patrick and enabled her to
go on with the performance last Sun
day night.
Miss Patrick was rendered the role
on condition that she become letter
perfect in something like twenty
hours-a task of no mean proper
tions. considering the fact that
"Buddies' is a musical show. Never
theless, she accomplished 1t with two
rehearSals. and on last Sunday night
Henry Duffy made Il short speech
from the stage, in which he revealed
the remarkable feat accomplished by
Miss Patrick. The audience promptly
accorded her an ovation. and she Will
remain as a member Of the company
through succeeding productions.
Evening star., 1923-02-25

NO truer index to the value of a
= public relations bureau to the
exhibitor Of motion pictures-espe
ctAlly the chaih theater. owner-per
hapa could be found than is afforded
by a review Of the first eight months
.of the public service and educational
department of the Harry NJ. Crandall
theaters in Washington. under the
direction of Mrs. Harriet Hawley
I<ocher: Mr.. Crandall estah3iEhed the
department. last June, it is said, with
out any thought OF it having Aldirect
Pe3rine on box Office statements, but
With the single view of making his
Ten washington houses real COM
munfty cehters, to aid in the promo
lion OF civic betterment. The de-
paftnaert has been conducted with
that end in view .. ,.,-
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THE first constructive work done in
Washington was to attain recog-
milton Of the Saturday afternoon per-
rnances in all the CrandaIl residential
houses as suitable for Juvenile audi
ences, and to organize an advisory
board composed Of representatives of
every organization in the District
having direct contact with the child
mind. The organization Of the ad-
visory board led to the creation Of
junior committee and a theater
committee. The advisory board is
composed of representatives of the
Children Of the American Revolution,
Camp Fire Girls, Municipal Play
grounds. Girl Reserves. y. W. e. A.
Boy Scouts Of America, Girl Scouts,
Boys Club Of Washington, and Trim
ity Community House
The junior committee was formed
because it was found that the So
called Child mind" frequently was
capable of making valuable sugges-
tions toward the improvement of the
juvenile bills. The thcater commit
tee was formed to impart to the ad
visory board higher degree OF
"showmanship" and more intimate
knowledge of the conduct OF the
amusement business.
THE municipal Fairgrounds being
the only agency whose work was
not impeded by the warm weather.
the Crandall public service depart
ment first allied itself with them.
Motion pictures were made of the
playground activities in all sections
Of Washington and presented to Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes. supervisor. They
were sufficiently valuable in her work
to result in their being shown in all
the principal cities OF the country.
This led naturally to the co-opera-
tion Of the Crandal organization
with other activities of useful ma
ture and to the establishment of the
Crandall community service hour OBJ
served each week in the neighbor-
hood theaters and devoted to topics
Evening star., 1923-02-25
GAYETY-"Maids of America. >

Maids or America opens tnS
afternoon at the Gayety Theater for
weeks stay. This production comes
equipped by William X. Wells with a
clever book and lyrics, to which
Melville Morris and al Dyson have
set uneful music. a company of ten
principals will interpret the comedy
scenes, offer individual contributions
OF various types and lead the show
girls in costumcd ensembles. Ray B..
Perez staged the numbers-of which
there are fourteen-and novelty Is
promised throughout the show.
Three comedians share In the
merrymaking, each a master Of a
different method for creating
laughter. Jack Shutta, Fred Reeb
and Geo. Leon know the detailed ins
and outs OF burlesque, and the ma
tertal with which they have been
supplied Ats each system. Don Trent
and Sidney Page will aid In the
comedy scenes, as well as offer songs
and dances.
Alfaretta Symonds, prima donna,
Mildred Franklin, soubrette. and
Florence Devere, ingenue, are leading
women in a company that holds a
preponderance Of feminine charms
and graces.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Enrol g Prouty, Painters

THERE'S a sign over a garage in
! New York bearing the firm name
Of Enrol e. Prouty-We Paint Your
Car in Three Days." Not many peo-
pie know. however. that the owners
of this establishment are Leon Errol
and Jed Prouty, two of the most
famous musical comedy and screen
funmakers in America
Right now, however. the Prouty end
of the partnership Is in a temporary
state of coma, Mr.. Prouty having
been west to play the role OF Jimmie
Monahan in "Kick 1n," q new George
Fitzmaurice Paramount picture, fea-
turing Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and
May McAvoy.
80 now" says Prouty. Leon has
to do all the painting!" Which you
can believe or not, as you wish.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
An Original P;errot.

&C all the Pierrot and Pierre(le
stories, In the many versions b.
their many authors. "L'Enfant
Prologue" is said to be most original
1t is a pantomine. by Michel Care
Son Of Michel Carre. famed . as
librettist of the. operas of "Faust.
Romeo and Juliet" Mignon" and
Hamlet 2
"IEnfant Prologue" will be pre-
sented, Heginning Wednesday, at the
Rams Head Playhouse, under direc
tou Of Robert Bell. Music, written
by Andre Wormser, follows the kc
tion of the play, in fact, every cus-h
music cue. as not a single line ..
spoken during the entire performance
Winthrop Ames gave a professions +,
production Of this pantomime at N,
Little Theater. New York. severa
years ago. Mr. Bell will play III.
leading part of Pierrot, as created b,
hlm number of years ago, in :.
private performance in the garden 8
Twin Oaks.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Jack Holt-Virginian.

actors couldn't, so he got into the
movies!
1t is also not generally known that
Holt started out to be a screen viii
lain. He tried all sorts Of villainy.
but when the public began to take a
liking TO him, villalny and all. II was
decided that Holt should go straight
from that time henceforth, so Para
mount made him leading man, and
now he's a star.
His first picture as a star was The
Call of the North" and his latest is
Making a Man. which is at the
Palace this week.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Continued from First Page.)

Teste and Harry Hamilton, will offer
a. dramatic SIX ketch. Mary LOU" which
is declared replete with humor, pathos
,lnd an interest t-sustaining plot
Thomas p. Dunn. character comedian.
will offer various characterizations
Dunn. II is siad. has mastered the
dialect of the many different nation
alities. Billie Norton and Ethel Will
ron, in q skit ranging from the sub
lime TO the ridiculous, and Bell and
Eva. acrobats Of no mean ability,
in "At the Soda Fountain" will com
plete the vaudeville portion Of the
program.
Miss Pearson will be seen also as
the star of the photoplay feature.
"Wildness of Youth" a picture Of
life. capably enacted by fine cast
The Kinograms news reel. come
dies and other features, with incl
dental music by the orchestra, wilJ
complete the bill.
Evening star., 1923-02-25
RAMS HEAD PLAYERS-"L'En.
FAINT Prologue"

beginning Wednesday evening, the
Rams Head Players will present az
their NTH production a charming
French pantomime, 'LEnfant Pro.
digue," by. Michel Carre, fills, with
,nusic by Andre Wormser. Josephine
Hutchinson, Leona Roberts, Walter
Beck, Lester Shafer and Robert Bell
will appear in the leading parts, with
Katherine MoClintock at the plano
and Paul Gardner Tschernikon as
master Of ballet
Evening star., 1923-02-25
PHoT0PLAYS NEXT WEEK.

fdU1U1Ld1S . Mai "E6A.
Rialto.
Hearts Ahame," screen version of
Timber" by Harold Titus.
Metropolitan.
Harold Lloyd, in "Dr. Jack"
Palace.
Viola Dana. in "Crinoline and Ro-
nance"
Central.
Florence vidor. in The Conquer
ing Woman"
Crandall's.
Wallace Reed, IN Thirty Day.
Lincoln.
The Dungeon" and What Fools
Men Are"
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Janet Richards Tomorrow.

Miss Janet Richards will give her
usual interpretive review OF public
questions tomorrow morning In the
auditorium OF the New Masonic Tenn
pia s$ 1915. In. these lectures Miss
RiehahAs discusses the outstanding
evehtxx IN, world: Affairs TO date each
Evening star., 1923-02-25
Current Attractions

week. both national ard internation-
al. Tomorrow's talk Will include
review OF the week in the English
parliament, the crisis between I.ithu-
Z 'ania and Poland, congressional legis-
lation. etc. The talk will be repeated
in the evening under the auspices Of
the Y. ". c. A. at the Church Of Our
20 thar 18th and L streets, at SID.
Evening star., 1923-02-25

Henry Miller will appear in Pas
teur." by Sacha Guitry in New York
March "a The Charles Frohman
Company is producing the play in
association with Mr.. Miller. There
are no women in the cast