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Evening star., 1923-12-09
Strand-Royal Pekin Troupe

Not since the sensational American
debut Of the great Ching Lang Foo, it
Is claimed, has China sent entertainers
10 this country that have caused the
stir occasioned by the Royal Pekin
Troupe. which will be the headline fea-
ture at the Strand Theater this week,
beginning today.
Ching Ling Foo startled theatergoers
by producing bowl of water, pre-
sumably from his sleeve. Sun Fong
Lin. the magician of this new act, pro-
duces one twice as large overfiowing
With water and filled with goldfish.
They are expert at boomerang throw
ing and their sensational climax pre-
sents two members of the troupe at
lunch In mfdair. suspended by their
hair, and holding their chairs and
tables with their legs.
Others include the Grodon Sisters
and company. in dance number.
Twenty Twinkling Toes; oliver and
Olson. in "A Series of Smiles: Bond
and Adams, in THE Man Said" and
Sid Hall. assisted by Joe Simon and
Della Vaun, in Bright Moments"
"On the Banks of the Wabash" the
photoplay. was inspired by Paul Dres-
.er's famous song. and produced by
Vftagraph under the direction of j.
Stuart Blackton. 1t is a gripping story
laid In little town along the banks
Of the famous o,d river. A film COM
edy and an educational subject will
complete the bill.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
One Girls Choice.

"XNHAT sort of a man does the
woman of the stage like?"
Irene Leary Of "Nifties OF 1924" at
the Gayety, answers her own ques-
ton:
THE stage girl-whether she Is
the prima donna or q member OF the
chorus-prefers the man who meets
the following specifications: He must
first of all be a real man--not the
ordinary boob who hangs around
the stage door. He must appreciate
her for her real self. and not simply
admire her because she wears pretty
clothes and is before the public
He does not have to load her down
with jewelry or clothes. aa long as
he provides her with. comfortable
living He must be absolutely frank
with her and on the level. as che Is
worldly wise and can tell In mo-
ment when he is not. And he must
treat her as real companion and
not a plaything.
rThese qualifications, I think. sum
up the essentials the man q woman
OF the stage demands"
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Fashion Creations of STAGE

Bodice and skirt were draped from
one piece of silk at the front, with
few soft folds suggesting a low
waistline. The neckline was rounded
and trimmed with an outstanding col
lar of fur at the back. and the short
sleeves had long points dripping from
them in medieval manner that re-
vealed a facing of gray. The back
the front, for there yards and yards
of crepe were draped in successive
tiers of circular folds. suggesting a
hustle and yet not quite bouffant
enough for an authentic one. With
the gown Miss Leary wore small
draped turban OF gray crepe match
ing that in the sleeves.
In the final act Miss Leary ap-
peared in a stunning teagown Of
rich yellow velvet and chiffon. Bodice
and skirt were fashioned from a long
piece OF velvet so that the upper part
fitted the figure closely and the lower
formed a few folds at the hips and
then fell in straight line to the
ankles. In the BACK the material was
caught at the waistline with a jew
eled ornament and then allowed to
sweep down into a long, full train.
Short sleeves fitted the upper arms
so closely, that they wrinkled into
folds and long draperies of chiffon
fell from them to the floor.
Bobby Folsom, at Keith'S. displayed
a lovely evening frock of peach
colored taffeta and tulls. The bandeau
bodice, of taffeta, was attached to a
deep yoke Of tulle and trellis of
peach-colored roses and leaves ex-
tended from the shoulder to waist
line at one side to add a pretty touch
of trimming. The skirt was fashioned
from countless tulle panels, silver
edged and massed one over the other
in bouffant fflminess. Flowers and
buds OF the same delicate peach tone
as the yelling were lavishly sprinkled
here and there among the fluffy folds
to add final touch of beauty to the
creation. Miss Folsom also appeared
in a gown OF white satin, beaded in
crystals combined with chiffon. The
sleeveless bodice followed basque
lines and was cut with a slightly
rounded neck and wide shoulder
straps. while the skirt revealed alter
nate circular panels of chiffon and
rounded ones of beaded satin faced in
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Heroic Mail Clerks.

THE tremendous devotion to duty of
the United States post office en-
ploye, which forms the motif in
Loyal Lives" Is illustrated by the
conduct of mail clerks during the
recent burning Of the Broad Street
railroad station at Philadelphia.
Fffty-two men were engaged in
taking out mail sacks and transport
ing them to other postal stations in
the city. Within a few hours after
the fire had broken out-the flames
raged for more than twenty hours
practically all of the mail had been
taken away. A thorough search Of
the train shed and the cars that were
trapped In the blaze. according to
William Leutwyle, clerk in charge Of
the railway mails at the Philadelphia
terminal, disclosed no loss
Many of the post office men were
called from their beds to extra duty"
Postmaster Kemp said. "All of them
dashed into the smoke and flames,
regardless of personal danger. and
carried out the mail matter until they
were exhausted. 1t was a splendid
,xample OF devotion to duty"
Evening star., 1923-12-09

her through South America as an in
FAINT prodigy.
1t was Paris, though, as so many
times before and since in the realm
of art. which opened Duse's door to
the world--not only to Its own cos
mopolitan world. but, by the rumor
of its emphatic verdict, to the stages
of Germany. Russia. Austria and Bull
garia. and finally, in 1898. to distant
America
The story OF that first engagement
at the old Fifth Avenue Theater, in
New York, had better be left untold.
for. although the youthful visitor
won critical acclaim, her audiences
were scant. We had not yet learned
to think in terms OF a world theater
that knows no bounds of languages.
There is still doubt whether we have
yet really learned to do SO. although
a war of worlds has compelled US to
think and feel and see in terms other
than of ourselves.
Perhaps 1t is just as well that
Duse's return has been deferred till
now.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
]. Warren KerftNn.

7 WARREN KERRIGAN, whS was
chosen for the leading role Of
Maj. Will Banion in 1.-THE Covered
Wagon" has had picturesque
career.
Once he was a member OF the
Spooner-Payton Stock" down at the
foot of the Thespis wagon. but by
1911 he had become a star and "his
name led all the rest" During this
period Kerrigan played more than a
hundred different big movie roles.
After two years off the screen he was
engaged to play VIII Banion In "The
Covered Wagon.
Mr.. Kerrigan halls from the blue
grass country OF Kentucky. the home
OF historic daredevil pioneers like
Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton. He
Is brother -in-law Of Clay Clement,
with whom he acted In sam Hous-
ton" Educated at the University of
Illinois. he was unusually we'll equip
ped for the work Of the stage. Older
playgoers remember with pleasure
his lively Juvenile lead In Brown OF
Harvard" and his splendid acting In
The Road to Yesterday"
decade in the silent drama" has
developed his pantomimic art. his ex-
pertness in outdoor stunts and thrills.
and his attractive qualities as q chiv-
alric love-maker.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
BY ELENORE DE WITT EBY.

THE word "Kiki" Immediately calls
to mind the bizarre little figure
of Lenore Ulrich in a green tam,
trimmed with lofty Question
mark feather, a bright yellow blouse
and black and white checked skirt.
That costume is nearly as famous as
the play and the theatergoers who
have seen il soon forget that there
were any others displayed by the
vivid little acress, while those who
have yet to go perhaps look forward
to seeing the costume that has been
so widely Sketched and photographed.
However. kiki also appeared in an
evening frock that was almost as
startling as her first-act outfit. The
bodice was of brilliant metal cloth,
dotted with large red jewels, and IL
extended to the hip line. fitting the
fsure like a glove. The shoulder
straps which supported it were Of
flashing rhinestones, to add to the
'eclat" of the ensemble effect, and
We're two or three times as wide as
the usual strap. The skirt was a
bouffant mass of cerise ruffles at
tached to the long metal bodice by a
garland of vivid red rosettes with
Jewel centers, and huge bow of
Cerise chiffon caught some of the
flounces up at one hip, while others
were massed into a hustle at the
back and held in place by an immense
bow Of silver ribbon.
Gilda Leary, leading lady in "a
Lesson in Love" at the Shubert-
Relasco, displayed several exception
ally smart frocks. The first was
simple little model of silk-knitted
fabric in a soft orchid tone. The
bloused bodice was cut with diminu-
tive kimono sleeves and bateau
neck. while the skirt was fashioned
on straight narrow lines. A fold of
self-color fabric, more closely woven
than the rest. was wrapped once
around the waist and fastened with
tiny orchid buttons to form a girdle
while a second strip of closely knit
material banded the skirt edge
Miss Leary's second-act gown was
OF pale gray-green crepe effectively
trimmed with fluffy gray fox fur.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

the most beautiful clothes that ever
a woman wore: that you are playing
In the most important company in
the world, and that every perform
ance you give is your opening per
formance on Broadway. Use your
imagination, child
After that engagement wen.
back to play in stock companies for
two years and then returned to New
York in the leading role In Arms and
the Girl. My next appearance was
princess and the English girl in The
Willow Tree and following that /
played a musical comedy engagement
in The Kiss Burglar
Next came my long engagement
as the Chinese girl in East Is West
Last year l played in The Lady
Christilinda,' and this brings me IN
to my present role in The Other
Evening star., 1923-12-09
A High Light.

THE tallest candle ever built in
America recently was made in
California. Lifting its waxy head to
the height of thirty-eight feet. the
giant candle has a circumference OF
over six feet. 1t was built for the
interior of n reproduction Of the
cathedral at Seville which is used In
Pola Negrfs picture. The Spanish
Dancer, which Herbert Brenon pro-
duced for Paramount
Candles of such enormous proper
t1ons are new to America, but in
European cathedrals they are not un-
common. metal ladder. imbedded
In the wax, makes 1t possible for the
lighter and trimmer to reach the top.
A candle OF this dimension. II is said
Will last for hundreds of years and Ia
only lighted for a few minutes dur
Ing the celebration of high mass.
In reproducing a section OF tho
beautiful Seville cathedral for THE
Spanish Dancer" II was found that
the part where the action OF the pic
ture takes place included the corner
where stands the wax giant. About
midway to the top heraldic designs
of the church are secured and COW
ored with coating of pure gold.
Hundreds of other candles are used
in this scene which gives some idea
of the splendor of medieval church
ceremonials.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
A Modest Auto Biography

II BEGAN my stage career at the
fairly early age Of Ave-" declares
Fay BANTER.
1T was out in Los Angeles, where
was born. l had taken part in
pageants and other amateur enter
tainments. 1 can hardly remember
time when | was not on the stage.
For nine years 1 remained with
the Los Angeles Stock Company. until
l was fourteen and too old for child
parts. Then followed three years
with stock companies In San Fran
cisco, Seattle and Portland.
Il made my first New York appear
ance In 1912 In The Rose of Panama,
and after that ! appeared in a play
called The Bridal Path
Some time later / was fortunate
to secure a part with Mrs. Fiske In
Mrs. BumDsteadLeigh Fate seemed
to smile on my efforts. for that great
actress gave me the incentive and
advice that started me on my real
career. l remember that she said to
me: Every time you go on the stage
picture to yourself that you have
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Chambers Writing America

THE secret OF why Robert w. Cham
bers. the novelist, has become a
confirmed commuter between New
York city and Mamaroneck. N. Y, is
out at last. He is writing America" :"
the story of the American revolu-
tion, which ID. w. Griffith is filming
for the Daughters of the American
Revolution
Chambers. whose early popularity
was gained through novels dealing
with the revolutionary period, and
who Is regarded as All authority on
early American history, has become
so enthusiastic over America" that
he is reported to be burning the mid
night oil prodigally in order to full
hll his many other contracts and
siill keep America marching to
completion
Evening star., 1923-12-09
"Morals" In Stories.

THE phrase "a story with a moral"
is absurd, according to Tod Brown
ing. Goldwyn director, who filmed
Arthur Somers Roche's novel, The
Day of Faith"
Every good photoplay, book or
play ever made has a moral II that's
what you wish to call it," says
Browning.
"A picture that hasn't some quality
from which a serious thought may be
drawn is not a good picture. It's not
even a fair one.
Motion pictures are not written
with a stereotyped moral in view.
Neither are most books or plays. But
IL they do not have it, or something
akin to it. the story must be mean
ingless.
ANY story, book or picture should
be more than entertainment alone. A
tho audience something to think
about or look back upon could as
well have stayed unwritten.
by this 1 do not mean that pic
lures should preach a sermon. To
me, at least. there is nothing more
obnoxious than to read a book or see
n picture which tries to drill into me
some doctrine. creed or theory.
NO person wants to have shouted
at him from the screen or the printed
page what Is right and what is
wrong. Good pictures and good
stories illustrate the point and let
the audience draw it's own conclusion"
Evening star., 1923-12-09
In the Spotlight.

ley. John Harwood is stalking the
production.
Around in Par comedy by w.
has been acquired by Lester Bryant,
who controls the Playhouse in Chi
cago.
Even, 1t is claimed, before a si.. gle
rehearsal has been called, Ol,er
Morosco has received an offer from
London for the British rights to hrs
latest acquisition, Simple Souls" a
play by John Hastings Turner, the
Curtis Brown Company making the
overtureS. Simple Souls" will have
its first presentation in New York
next month.
The tiny Belmont Theater in New
York is getting famous for turning
out hits. First it was "Kempy,"
You and l." which Burne Mantle
called one of the ten best plays of
the 1929 output. Now 1t is ''Tarnish."
turning them away nightly. fYou
Belasco the week Of December 23.
This season Al Jolson will make
one Of the longest tours in the his
tory OF the American theater. He
will reach the Pacific coast next
car with a retinue that includes a
valet, business secretary and pri-
vate secretary. In the language of
a noted burlesque comedian, he has
the dough-"
Much interest is being manifested
in the forthcoming production Of
"Homeward Bound" by William
Harris. jr. This play Is now said
to be the sensation Of London. 1t
opened in little neighbo rhood
house and was soon rushed into
London's biggest playhouse. Then
the American managers began to
hid for 1t. only to find that Harris
had purchased the American rights
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Photographing Red Light.

DHOTOGRAPHING n red light was
the problem which puzzled the
technical staff of the RED Lights"
company. Director Clarence Badger
looked a long time before he found a
process of photographing a red ray
The script called for a number of
red lights, and without them the
spirit of the tense mystery drama Ia
lost.
1t Is well known fact that a red
light Ia used In the development room
to protect the negative, as red iays
do not have a damaging effect on the
ordinary raw film. 1t necessitated an
endless amount of research work in
the laboratory before the light could
be properly registered on the film
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Arcade.

The Arcade's annual Christmas car
lival, to be held Tuesday evening. is
announced as the merriest, jazziest.
noisiest event ever held at that dane
ing center. All the paraphernalia re-
quircd for this occasion will be pre-
sented to visitors at the entrance
Among the souvenirs Will be paper
caps, horns. rattles and other noise
makers. Inside the auditorium. col
ored lights. variegated decorations
and snappy strains from the orches-
ira will combine to make the night
joyous one. Throughout the week,
as usual, there will be dancing.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Continued from First Page.)
Arts Terps,chore." an artistic dane.

Arts Terpsichore," an artistic dane
ing feature.
"Hoot' Gibson, the rough and dar-
Ing rider, Will be the star OF the big
Universal picture, 1.-The Ramblin'
Kid" which Universal has turned out
with q great story and many thrills
In addition and also for the first time
here the Cosmos will present Round 1.
The Wandering Two" of the third
series OF the Leather Pushers, featur-
ing Reginald Denny, with the Urban
Movie Chats.
Today, last weeks attractions will
entertain, starting at 3 pm.
Evening star., 1923-12-09
Gayety-"Nifties Of 1924"

? Joe Hurtig's "Nifties OF 1924" is this
weeks attraction at the Gayety, be-
ginning with today's matinee. 1t is
described as one OF the "niftiest"
apokes in the Columbia Burlesque
wheel"
Ben MeroffTs entertainers, who put
the Jazz" into "Nifties of 1924" have
for their director, Meroff. a soloist on
many different Instruments. who has
Evening star., 1923-12-09

OLIVER MORoSCO has announced
for immediate production a new
play by Richard A. Purdy called
Across the Street"
James Gleason has been engaged
for My Dear Lady" the musical
comedy in which Constance Binney
VIII shortly appear.
The Eddie Cantor musical show.
KID Boots opened in Detroit last
week and 1T is said the theater was
packed to the doors.
Joe Cook. the well known yaude-
vile topliner. has signed a four years
contract with Earl Carroll and will
be seen later In new revue.
Outward Bound" a play by sut-
ton Vane.. now running in London.
was placed in rehearsal last week by
William Harris, jr.. and will open
in New York the first of the year.
"The vagabond," by Wilson colli-
son. Is being rehearsed in New York
by Frank L. Teller The cast. in
Haines. William Boyd and Anzonetta
Lloyd.
Israel III; zanEwirs e. play, nv I've Mod Mod,
Tyler in about two weeks hence In
this city. Helen Hayes. o. p. Heg-
gle. Kenneth McKenna, Isabel Irving
and Flora Sheffield are prominent in
the cast.
Max Reinhardt who is in New York
TO stage THE Miracle" for Morris
rights for the "Shadowgraph" that
MIR. ziegfeld uses in the "Follies."
Leo Ditrichstein and Lola Fisher
open in THE Business Widow" in
New York tomorrow night.
Al Woods has placed in rehearsal
n new play by John Hunter Booth en-
titled "Softy" Robert Ames is the
featured player. Elizabeth Murray.
Florence Finn. Jack Rachael and
William Calhoun are In the cast.
Cyril Maude, who made one Of his
first London successes in The Little
Minister" has just received word
from England that they are planning to
revive that play there. He has about
decided, however, not to give up his
old gentleman part in Aren't We
All9' in order to return to the Barrie
role.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's comedy, "The
Vegetable" which Sam H. Harris
presented recently in Atlantic City,
with Ernest Truck in the principal
stella Dallas" the play from the
book of the same name, which the
sJelwyns have provided for Mrs. Les
lie Carter, will make its bow in this
city January Z. After a preliminary
tour the play goes to New York.
Engagements to date for "The New
Poor are Herbert Yost Norma
Mitchell, Lillian Kemble Cooper and
George Thorpe. The play Is by Co.'S
mo Hamilton and will be presented
by Alex A. Aarons and Vinton Freed
Evening star., 1923-12-09

A. III. Woods and Gilbert Miller will
present Avery Hopwoods adaptation.
THE Alarm Clock" in New York
Christmas eve. Blanche Ring. Bruce
McRae and Marion Coakley have the
PRINCIPAL parts
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Three of Broadway's youthful ac-
tors. Charles Eaton. brother of the
petite Mary: Frances Victory and
Miriam Battista. have been engaged
by Lewis and Gordon to appear with
Wallace Eddinger in Hutcheson
Eoyd's comedy
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Israel Zangwill's play. eve Mod
erns," will be produced by George
Tyler in about two weeks hence In
this city. Helen Hayes. o. p. Heg-
gle. Kenneth McKenna. Isabel Irving
Evening star., 1923-12-09

The American premiere will occur
at the Shubert-Belasco here, New
Year eve
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Engagements to date for 1.-THE New
Poor" are Herbert Yost Norma
Mitchell, Lillian Kemble Cooper and
George Thorpe. The play Is by Co.'S
mo Hamilton and will be presented
by Alex A. Aarons and Vinton Freed
Evening star., 1923-12-09

stella Dallas" the play from the
book Of the same name, which the
Selwyns have provided for Mrs. Les
lie Carter, will make it's bow in this
city January Z. After preliminary
tour the play goes to New York.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Drinkwater's Robert Z. Lee"
which started q turbulent career In
Richmond, provoked discussion In
Washington and then went to New
York for further fame, according to
late reports has been Withdrawn.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

THE Vagabond," by Wilson Colli-
by Frank L. Teller. The cast in
Cludes Louis Bennison. Robert r.
Haines. William Boyd and Anzonetta
Lloyd
Evening star., 1923-12-09

F. Scott Fitzgerald's comedy, 1.-THE
Vegetable" which Sam H. Harris
presented recently in Atlantic City,
with Ernest Truck in the principal
role, has been laid up for repairs"
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Max Reinhardt, who is in New York
TO stage THE Miracle" for Morris
Gest, has purchased the European
rights for the "Shadowgraph" that
MIR. Ziegfeld uses in the "Follies."
Evening star., 1923-12-09

outward Bound" a play by SUIT
ton Vane. now running in London.
William Harris, jr.. and will open
in New York the first of the year.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Leo Ditrichstein and Lola Fisher
open in THE Business Widow" in
New York tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Al Woods has placed in rehearsal
n new play by John Hunter Booth en-
titled "Softy" Robert Ames is the
featured player. Elizabeth Murray.
Florence Finn. Jack Rachael and
William Calhoun are In the cast.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

Joe Cook, the well known vaude-
vile topliner. has signed a four years
contract with Earl Carroll and will
be seen later In new revue.
Evening star., 1923-12-09

OLIVER MoRosCo has announced
for immediate production a new
play by Richard A. Purdy called
ACROSS the Street"
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-27
Cheyenne, WyO.,
News

The debate, Resolved, Joshua did
more than Moses to bring the children
from Egypt to the Promised Land,
was finally settled Mt II meeting of
the Excelsior Club on Friday evening.
Rev. f. w. Wright, on the affirmn-
tive. was declared the winner over
Geo. w. Mayo, negative. Judges were
Mr.. Frank McCombs, Mesdames b.
Turner and Ida Birney.
The n. A. A. f. p. met on Sunday
afternoon to transact necessary busl-
ness. An interesting program was
rendered. Able speeches and discus
sions by members. The branch was
organized by II number of representa-
tive Race women. The membership Is
So strong, including Il number of men.
At tho meetings the men are conspic-
uous by their absence. Follows il nst
of the only Race men who attended
Sundays meeting: Rev. S. $. Fairly
Rev. w. r. Thornton, Rev. h. W.
Wright. Messrs. Frank McComb, Wm'
Ashford. Mrs. James Smith is presi-
dent. Men. come to the next meeting
Let us see if you are boosters.
Mr.. James Gaskin and Mrs. Nj. A
Endicott of Denver We're visitors IN
the city.
Lolita Horn entertained a number
of her little friends on her elghth
birthday at the home of her parenIs'
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Horn. Light re-
freshments were served and a dell
cious cake decorated with eight PINK
candles. Lolita proved an excellent
hostess. Rev. Fairly was n speciai
guest.
,fesdsmee Stemmons and Mcdowell
have returned from visit to Denver
Kansas City and Sedalia, Mo.