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Evening star., 1924-01-20
GERTRUDE PARISH
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boy will offend every youth who
, cherishes the delusion that he is
capable OF immeasurable romantic
conquest; the duke, every braggart
who is brave only when his advan-
tage is complete; the baron, every
professional borrower or dependent
| on feminine bounty. The motto of
the drama might easily be. "We aim
to displease" There is no fine
gesture or flourish OF sentiment in
conclusion, to palliate the scorn.
Father Time, the stage manager,
having witnessed the rehearsal of
familiar scenes, merely drawls his
memorable mandate, "As You Were"
It may be that its American pro-
moters saw in it only a society
drama, with the reckless life at
Monte Carlo offering opportunities
for emotionalities and gowns. If
this is the case they are in the posi-
ton of the gentleman who was look
ing for a silk worm and picked up
centipede.
One fault was obvious. The audi
ence unanimously revived the COM
ment of that eminent Danish dra-
matte critic, Polonius, This is too
long" AS Hamlet pointed out, the
remedy is easy. The sympathy of
Hamlet with actors was strong. I
have never been quite sure whether
his lack of grief after he had in
advertently stabbed Polonius was
not due to the fact that there was
one dramatic critic less in Denmark.
This is levity. But the actors them
selves have set the pace. They are
the abstracts and brief chronicles
of our time, and recent demonstra-
tions have not been altogether dis
tinguished by a profound respect for
Shakespeare.
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No expense was spared to over
come any vestiges of gloom that
might have been left over from Mr..
John Barrymore's Hamlet, at Polls
Theater. Mistinguette's costumes
parade a fortune in feathers before
bewildered eyes. The obscure toiler
to produce magnifcence was again
ignored despite the minute record
offered by the play bill as to con-
tributors and designers. There
should have been at least one round
of applause for the ostrich. The
star of this diaphanous dance de-
lirium, Innocent Eyes" is an eS-
ponent of the personal magnetism
for which Paris is famous. The
feminine witchery which dehes de-
scription has many times caused an
American Juror. A little touch of
something undehnable suficed for
the spark that produced explosions
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Poll s-Mrs. Leslie Carter in
Stella Dallas"

Mrs. Leslie Carter. in a dramatization
Of Olive Higgins Prouty's novel, Stella
Dallas" by Gertrude Purcell and Harry
Wagstaff Gribble, comes to the Poll
Theater. this week, commencing tomor-
row night.
The Selwyns say in Offering this at
traction they feel they have selected one
that will reach the hearts Of those who
really enjoy the best story Of the last
year. Although touched with quality
Of humor, the role Of Stella Dallas pro-
vides Mrs. Carter with rich opportpuni-
ties for the emotional acting which has
made her famous. Stella is a big
hearted woman whose marriage is un-
fortunate chiefly because she and the
husband come from contrasting envi-
ronment and cannot reconcile their
views Of life. Stella is light hearted
and loving, her husband Is
more serious minded. They separate.
their one child, daughter. alternately
spends some time with and is devoted
to both Of them. Stella idolizes her. but
when the break comes she makes a su-
preme sacrifice for the sake Of the
daughter. The situation is poignant In
the story and, as acted by Mrs. Carter,
Is said to be moving in the extreme:
The cast, approved by the adapters
and the author of the book, includes
Margaret Hawkins. Beatrice Moreland'
Evening star., 1924-01-20

A t1ER deluge OF Shakespeare
~ SO torrential as to warrant
4 4 any discreet observer in TAX
ing to cover, the current Of
the theater smoothed down and
flowed into accustomed channels. A
drawing-room play, THE Moon
Flower was shown for the first
time in this country at the Shubert
Garrick, which, in spite OF an erratic
policy as to its bookings, has en-
joyed the distinction Of witnessing
several eventful 1rst-night perform
ances. Innocent Eyes" was a typi-
cal gay Parce' production calcu-
lated to efface any morose shadows
that the Barrymore Hamlet" might
have left lurking in the corridors.
"Lightnin' demonstrated that it can
make hit several times in the same
place and The Bat" disclosed the
remarkable fact that the'rush to see
it has not yet satisfied curiosity as
to what it is all about.
X x I; +
"The Moon Flower" is the most
remarkable production since "Out-
ward Bound" which was an imme-
diate and overwhelming success. in
New York. The fact that Outward
Bound" is recalled in connection
with "The Moon Flower" can only
be accounted for by the process of
reply to certain ancient oonun-
drums, because it is so different" !"
The difference, however, is not a
difference of merit, but of method
Of appeal to auditorium tempera-
ment. "Outward Bound" told the
good news about human nature.
THE Moon Flower" sets out with
cruel logical analysis to let US know
the worst. 1t is artistic to the last
word: so intent on delineating So
cial system of aristocratic privilege
that it grows pitiless in its science.
1t supplies the anesthesia of conven-
tional romance but sparingly, and
cares not what completeness may
be compelled to vince a little. 1t is
play of protest against conditions
which a Hungarian poet may sur
vcy with poignant intimacy. but
which, happily for this continent,
must have the services of translator
and adapter to make clear its subtle
denunciation.
The crowded theater on the OPEN
ing night represented a tribute to
Elsie Ferguson, who finds in this
role a worthy successor to the one
she played in "Outcast." Sidney
Blackmer, who plays the boy who
has resolved to throw life away for
one night of glittering revel in the
Axuries Poverty has denied him, is
4 player worthy of this most exact
ing role. He wins sympathy deeply.
: The boy he has made SO delicately
human leaves the audience at the
conclusion of the play sharing his
own heartbreak. The authorship,
in refusing to supply denouement
of felicity, deserves the thanks OF
those who prefer consistency to
comfort. What might have been
Evening star., 1924-01-20

| eliminating moment OF farce or OF
tragedy, ebbs, with ripple of tears
into the great. remorseless ocean OF
the commonplace.
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The story as it relates to the mer-
ciless love tyranny of woman and
the recklessness of an infatuated
man, is transcription into modern
terms of Theophile Gautier's mag
nifcent morceau, One of Cleopa-
tra's Nights" 1t will be upon this
phase OF its interest, interpreted
with consummate appeal, that popu-
larity will depend. Like SO many
European writers, the poet could not
be content; with his romance, but
must make his utterance an outcry
in the social struggle. In this re-
spect of the drama it is the duke
who becomes the character of first
significance; the symbol of auto
cratic power who kills at personal
discretion and counts himself mer-
ciful when he does no worse than
slam the door in the face of auda-
cious poverty. Mr.. Worloek ex-
pressed the complexities Of this
character with fine emphasis.
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1t is peculiar cast of characters !;
only one woman, the star, and six
men. The part of the good-natured
friend, essential to this kind of
drama, the man who wants others
to be happy. even at some slight
expense to his own convenience,
was played by Edwin Nicander; an
actor especially qualified for por-
traying in gentle whimsical vein
characters OF mature and polished
personality. He was irresistibly
droll and so accurately in key that
he evoked a constant play of quiet
laughter without creating a discord
in the scenes of deep intensity. It
was almost a pity to see him even
tually as the defeated gambler be-
reft OF his suavity, in order to dem
onstrate the cynicism: "a man has
but too moods, one when he wins
and one when he loses" But it had
to be done. "The Moon Flower"
permits itself no heroism. From the
duke. who makes souls his playtoys,
to the head waiter, who is a cormo-
rant for tips. each parsonage
stresses the insincerities. The love
scenes between the boy and girl are
beautiful flashes of color against
somber background. The play is as
complete in its materialism as Out
ward Bound was in spirituality.
There was never a play which
more boldly disregarded the feelings
of the audience, as the poet, exas-
perated by an uncongenial social
system, strikes right and left. There
is no soliciting of kind applause by
spreading the balm of fattery. 1t
expounds doctrine of fraternalism
on the theory that one man is just
as bad as another. The girl will Of
fend every woman who believes that
no circumstances can render an
ideal devotion quite impossible. The
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Keith Pat Rooney and
Marion Bent.

Several top-notch acts are sched-
uled for B. +. Keith's this~week, with
Pat Rooney and Marion Bent as the
scintillating stars, of the bill in a
brand-new production, a full4fedged
Allan Woolf, and entitled "Sham-
rock" This is said to be an unusual
production for vaudeville, just a
step more and then some in advance
of Mr.. Rooney's Smoke" There are
Ave scenes with a company Of twenty
people, including a snappy, good
looking chorus and Martuccfs Sham
rock Orchestra Included In the cast
are known dancers such as Eva Mas
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Arcade.

Baby Margaret" a phenomenal
child dancer. will do her bit in en-
|tertaining the patrons of the Arcade
las an added feature Wednesday. her
|act being billed for 8 pm. The re-
mainder of that evening and every
|eyeninH OF this week will be given
over to the regular dance program
Evening star., 1924-01-20
At the Theaters This Week

POLTS-Mrs "Stela Dallas, emotional
Opens tomorrow
GARRICK-"The Marionee Man., meodrama Opens
evening
BELASCO-"Red Light Annie" meodrama Opens this evening
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. (Second week.. Performance
evening
PRESIDENT-"Lombardi Ltd" comedy with performance this
evening followed Thursday by Anna Christie, meodrama
KEITHSPat Rooney Marion Bent, vaudeville
opens with matinee
COSMOS-Mme Adelaide Hermann vaudeville opens
with matinee
STRANDRoses Royal Midgets vaudeville Opens this
GAYETY-"An Aboard" burlesque. Opens this
WASHINGTON OPERA COMPANY-"Tales of Hoffman," To-
evening"
RAMS HEAD PLAYERS-"Cecy Ann" comedy. Performances
from Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1924-01-20

society. Jerry Gendron. Harry Manr,
Kate Price, Otis Harlan, Florence
Drew. Emmett King and Henrietta
Floyd make up the cast.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Current Attractions

by, Anne Morrison, Albert March,
Mathilde Barring, Guy Milham, Kay
Harrison and George W. Howard.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
NARY
RYAN
.Betasco

Crane and Miriam Battista. The pro-
duction, which is said to be elaborate
was designed by Raymond Sovey
from sketches made in the Marionette
Theater on Mulberry street, New
York
The engagement should be of un-
usual interest, as IT marks the first
engagement of a high class produc-
ton under the new policy of high
grade attractions at popular prices.
This new policy is in the nature of an
experiment. If it is found that IL
meets with response from the public
1t will be continued.
Evening star., 1924-01-20
Tragedy--andComedyRelief
By Ph,7ander Johnson.

eliminating moment OF farce or of
tragedy, ebbs, with ripple of tears
into the great, remorseless ocean of
the commonplace.
Evening star., 1924-01-20

A FTER deluge of Shakespeare
~ so torrential as to warrant
4 4 any discreet observer in TAX
, 1924-11-27
TEN TURKEYS RAFFLED
IN PARCO LAST FRIDAY

Friday evening the crowd gathered
in the gymnasium at $50 to ascer-
tain whether the goddess of fortune
was lowering over them and while
many were sadly disappointed there
were ten who were elevated to the
highest point of enthusiasm when
the lucky numbers they held were
announced. Turkey dinners will be
in order for the next few days and
some Of those less fortunate in the
drawing of numbers will be well re-
warded by turkey dinners at some
fortunate ones home.
Turkeys were won by Messrs. l..
F. Beatty. l.. ID. Burt, r. E. Paul,
Carl Gilbert, D. R. Hakks, Otto Fred
erick, Joe Mercil. c. P. Ames, Fred
Dorsey and w. A. Urban.
In all respects the turkey rattle
a great success and much en-
joyment was had by the participants
Sc now hat it is all over the Parco
Athletic Association wishes to extend
its thanks to the people of Parco
for their loyal support and patron
age and also to congratulate the win
ners.
, 1924-11-27

finish. After the game there will be
a Big Feature Dance which will give
both losers and winners an oppor-
tunity to drown their sorrow or cele-
brate the victory. This is another of
those affairs backed by the Parco
Athletic Association and SO will, I'M
doubtedly, be something unusual.
The skating rink Is completed and
will be flooded within a day or so
and II the cold wave continues for
a short time skating will be added
to the list of Parco's attractions.
Do not forget the dates and re-
member that all are welcome to
Parco's haunts of pleasure.
, 1924-11-27
ELECTRIC
SIGN ERECTED
In R SOON

One Of the largest electric signs
In the country is being installed on
the Power House of the Parco Re-
finery this week. The sign reads
Producers and Refiners Corpora
ton" on the first lnie and on the
lower line "Parco Petroleum Pro-
ducts" 1t is OF such size and so
conspicuously placed that none who
pass through Parco either on the
train or otherwise can fail to see 1t.
This sign is 95 feet long and sh
feet high. The letters in the first
line. with the exception of the first
letter of each word and the Co in
corporation, are 80 inches in heighth:
the other four letters which spell
Parco are AZ inches high and are
colored red, the remainder of the
lights ching white. The letters in
the lower line are "a inches high.
The sign will be lighted with 700,
10 watt lights. The total weight of
the sign is approximately $500 lbs.
The letters are of the flush type
skeleton design and are constructed
OF Armico Iron. Porcelain receipt
Giles Of the best quality have been
used for the lights and the sign is
painted with five coats Of weather
proof paint.
, 1924-11-27
PARCO ADJUSTMENTS

Each Saturday night the famous
Parco Music Producers entertain
many with their mean" harmony
and now thai they have made some
additions to their already large or
chestra they are bigger and better
tina ever" These Music Makers
giving night at one Of those gala
will entertain you in Parco Thanks
Masked Novelty Dances" Every
thing is in readiness for a big time
and Joe Lloyd has arranged to have
costumes and masks for your use
at a nominal price. Festivities will
start at nine o'clock Thursday night
and II You would not miss one of the
big events of the year 1t behooves one
to be there when the first melodious
chord goes floating over the dance
floor. No n will be allowed on
the floor without a mask and dancing
will continue into the wee hours Of
the morning II It is so desired.
Wednesday evening December the
third Parco and Rawlins will tangle
for the first time this season in a
basketball game. Both teams are out
to grab off the initial victory and
it will be a real game from start to
, 1924-11-27
LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Pal Willis entertain
ed f. c. Bertagnolli, Ross Alcorn, C.
d. Clark Jr., and H.. T. Duce at din
ner last Sunday evening.
Otto Frederick spent Sunday in
Hanna. He wen home the possessor
of one of the much desired turkeys
won at the rattle.
The Post Office announces that
there will be a combination package
and letter boz placed outside the
postoffice for the convenience Of the
patrons after Thanksgiving.
Bill johnson and Scotty Massey
turned Ove in a Ford touring car
while driving to Hanna Saturday.
The roads were very slippery and the
car skidded into a rut breaking off
one OF the rear wheels which result
in their turning over. 1t happen
ed near the airplane landing field
just outside Of Walcott. Fortunately
none CT the occupants Of the car were
hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Savery and family
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. G..
Neil in Parco last Sunday. Mr.. Saw
cry Is a prominent surgeon in Chey-
enne.
w. c. Carpenter Of New York City.
representative of the Max Biler
Miller Co.. was In Parco on business
week.
w. X. Kirby OF New York City.
, 1924-11-27
PAUL PADEN
HURT in FALL
LAST THURSDAY

Last Thursday Paul Paden. an en-
ployee of the J. G. White Engineer
ing corporation. fell from a scaffold-
ing in the DewaXing Plant where he
was insulating the steam lines. Pad
en- lost his balance and fell over
backwards striking his head on the
cement floor. He was rushed to the
Rawlins hospital where an ex-ray
of his head was taken. No apparent
fracture showed up but the GUS
tomary signs accompanying such
fracture were very predominant and
it is thought that he did suffer a
very slight fracture at the base OF
the skull.
Paden is getting along very nicely
and unless unforeseen complications
set in he will be up and about very
shortly.
Mrs. Paden. his wife. Is attending
the Palmer School of Chi~ropractics
in Davenport. Iowa, but so far she
has not bee called to Rawlins as
the injury is not considered very
serious.
, 1924-11-27
PARCO RAISES
$50 DOLLARS
FOR RED CROSS

Last Friday was Red Cross Day
In Parco. The ladies of the town,
under the direction of Mrs. F. E.
Richardson, canvassed the whole
place and successfully raised $3.50
for the fund.
Everybody was urged to join for
a year at least and the response was
good. Nearly all those seen gave
to the fund and the ladies of Parco
are very much encouraged by the
attitude in which these sort of things
are received.
1t is generally known that the
Red Cross performs many welfare
tasks hat would be almost imposs-
ible were it not for the good and
efficient organization under which
they work and Parco is glad to be
numbered among those who have
given their aid to such a good and
worthy cause.
, 1924-11-27

chief petroleum engineer for the ].
G. White Engineering corporation,
is now in Parco to assist in the con-
struction of the fabrication Plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. e. Wertz are now
residents of Parco. Mr.. Wertz is
vice president and general superin-
tendent Of the Wyoming division of
the P. & R.
P. L. Neitz of Denver. manager of
the Denver branch of Constructor
for the Johns Manville Co., was in
Parco on business last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Richardson en-
%tertained Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Wertz,
, 1924-11-27

MI. and Mrs. Harry Bretenstein, the
Misses Buckley, H. A. Sorensen and
l. A. Clark at Turkey dinner Satur-
day evening. Decorations were taste
fully carried out in dull red and
black and q center piece of red chrys-
anthemums lent a very pleasing at
mosphere to the occasion.
Acting superintendent Mr.. Robson
of the Parco Sunday School announc-
es that the growth of the Sunday
School and Bible class are very graf
tying. There are about 20 in the
Sunday school and Is in the Bible
class.
, 1924-11-27
Wyoming Weekly
Industrial Review

Lander-Plans under way for
shortening Lander-Pavillior road.
Glenrock-Several streets recent
ly improved.
Parco-Good Roadway being mad0
on construction OF hotel building.
Wheatland-422 carloads OF farm
products shipped during October.
Cheyenne - Laramie county has
good crop OF certified seed potatoes.
Notwithstanding OF beet crop
nearing completion.
Pavillion-Streets being marked.
Copper Cove@Ohio OIL Company
to drill we'll nca here.
Municipal and state bond issues in
excess OF 5000. 000.0 0 were author
lied by voters at the November cleo
ton.
, 1924-11-27

Jesse r. Osborne has established
a Driverless Ford and Taxi service
branch In Parco. His headquarters
are at the Parco Club. This il much
needed and desired service in Parco
and Is welcomed.
, 1924-11-27

TO his credit and "Young'
The boys from the Pen put on two
very interesting battles and showed
real form. The Music Producers pro-
duced throughout the evening and
"Bonehead" Williams with his two
brothers gave an interesting little
skit entitled the THE Barber Shop
Scene"
The first bout between Young"
Jack Dempsey and Young" Jim
Flynn proved to- be one of the most
popular bouts of the evening. Jack
won by a decision. For three rounds
these two young fighters tore madly
about the ring administering and alb
sorbing punishment as few are cap
able of doing. From a scientific
standpoint little can be said except
that the combantants have possbil-
tiles and may develop into zeal fight
ers in the lear future. They possess
speed, endurance and courage and
their efforts were well rewarded by
the crowd who generously threw
money into the ring as the battle
progressed.
h battle between Moon Null
Inns" n Barney Google which
was scheduled to go four rounds
was ended in the second when
Moon Mullins who had been I'M
mercifully beaten by Barney
Google gave up. Barney hit Null
Inns at will and beat him about the
ring.
The battle scheduled between jim
ME Dillon and Stranger Lewis was
declared no fight. Stranger Lewis
unfortunately sprained his ankle
when leaving his corner at the be-
ginning OF the first round and was
unable to proceed farther. Only one
blow was struck and that by Lewis
before he realized what had happen
ed. II is hoped that a bout between
these W heavyweights can be ar
ranged for in the future.
Thelan and Harris of Rawlins put
on the first scientific bout which was
n four round exhibition. Both these
men fight at 145 pounds and are fast.
clever fighters. The fight was de-
clared a draw neither one OF the
fighters having the advantage in any
round. Jacklin and Eslick followed
with another exhibition bout. Both
of these men are from Rawlins and
fight at 100 pounds. In the first
round Eslick hit Jacklin low with
being hurt rather badly. However
he continued throughout the fight
and showed aggrcssiveness and
speed. The men were very evenly
matched and gave a good ~demonstra-
tion of some clever infighting.
Dick Terry and STUDY Jackson
fought -four rounds to q draw. They
fought at 1875 pounds and were very
evenly matched Terry taking the first
and third rounds and Jackson the
second and fourth. Terry was a lit
, 1924-11-27
THE PARCO NEWS
BY H. 7. DUCE
Plan Your Future

Be Systematic. the Thought, the
plan, the Energy, the success
of your day Is measured in
value by your application of
each-of System.
George Matthew Adams.
, 1924-11-27

I'VE shall never have any
more time. We have. and we
have always had. all the time
there is"
mo object IL served in wait
ing until next week or even un-
I'll tomorrow"
'You may fancy that the wa
ter will be warmer next week.
II won't II will be colder"
Employ an hour and n half
every other evening In some
important and consecutive cul-
tivation OF the mind"
Taken from Arnold Benefits
How to live on ~ hours
day"
, 1924-11-27
PARCO COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday school 9:45. a. m.
Morning services, 1O:45 a. IN. Ser
NOR subject The Homing Instinct"
Evening services, 1880 p. m. Ser
nor subject The Entrance Gate"
, 1924-11-27
Opening SMOKER Of PARC0
ATHLETIC ASSN. A SUCCESS.
SMOKER in PARCO LAST FRIDAY EVENING UNCOVERS
MANY TALENTED FIGHTERS and LARGE CROWD
RECEIVED Them With GREAT APPLAUSE

oarco Athletic Association last
received by a large crowd
Many fighters of considerable
an opening event in this line
.ed success. Barney Google"
oung" Jack Dempsey were de-
i've bouts. Barney" winning
Ting Taylor" with a knockout
ack Dempsey with a decision.
Scene" 1t was very clever and
something unusual. 1t was greatly
appreciated by the audience and it
is hoped that his services will be
available at the next similar event.
The crowd of men and women en-
joyed the event and were not slow
to show their appreciation of the eff
forts of all the performers and
fighters. Cigarettes and cigars were
generously furnished to all and
there is but one regret and that is
there were insufficient ringside seats
to go around to all. The Association
expects to- hold these events fire.
quently during the winter and it is
hoped they r able to procure some
to put on a bout now and
they in addition to the local bouts.