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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
FACTS RELATIVE.
 CAPTAIN BLOOD
Interesting Things You Want To Know About
 Picture

When Albert E. Smith, president of the Vitagraph Film company pur- chased the worlds rights to Captain Blood" he conferred at length with Rafael Sabatini, author of the cele- brated novel, respecting details of the production.
 MT. Sabatini even spoke the final word in the selection of the star who fills the title role. As a result of can vas among motion picture editors, ex- hibitors and picture lovers, Vitagraph received thousands of letters, and though many other artists were sug- gested, MT. Kerrigan was suggested more often to vote in favor of Peter Blood, even MT. Sabatini casting the final vote in favor of Warren Kerrigan. The cast is one of the largest recruited for a screen production in many years.
 The costume of every performer, from principal to the humblest extra, was prepared with scrupelosS accuracy from old prints, paintings and historical data. Here again the author gave invaluable aid. MT. Sabatini is an authority on period costumes and the author of a number of monograms which were used as works of reference.
 The colonial towns of the Barbadoes, as screened, are exact reproductions of the towns as they existed in the closing years of the 17th century. In 'prepar- ing their reproduction every available chart and Autograph of the time was studied. The seven galleons were built from plans and models made by noted English shipwright who has specialized in historical research.
 The thrilling sea battle was filmed fin Balboa Bay, on the California coast Special crews and navigators and sea men manned the ships, and officers of the United States marines drilled the extras in the hand to hand combats Nearly year was spent in arranging the production and about two and a half months were devoted to the actual shooting.
 Captain Blood" with a special over. ture- prologue will be presented at the Temple theatre all this week at Il, 1 3, 3, ' and 9 o'clock performances, with the prologue being presented only at { and o'clock due to it's length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
TEMPLE OFFERS GREAT PROLOGUE
Featured As Part Stu pendous Presentation
 Of'Captain Blood

A special overture-proiogues will be offered all next week at the Temple in connection with the Premiere southern presentation of Rafael Sabatini's Cap tain Blood" This overture-prolegue, "Captain Blood, Yo-Ho," is a pirate episode conceived and staged by Fred Stark. conductor of the Temple concert orchestra. and the symphonic musical score which accompanies the produc- ton of Captain Blood" was arranged and built up by Fred Stark, including tbe syncronization. It is built up large Iy bv members characteristic of the at mosphere of the Spanish Main. : It also includes old English sea songs, and ex- cerpts from Richard Wagner's opera, "The Flying Dutchman."
 One of the high climaxes is the com plete overture of the, Flying Dutch man." The beautiful love strain for Peter Blood and Arabelia, which will be heard throughout the picture is "The Passion Flower" Especial care has been taken to obtain perfect syncroni- zation, so that this exceptionally fine musical setting will accompany the pie ture like an operatic score:
 The scenic effects are by James A. fark, anu tHt Il 4cHuplc SVhScAt oIChCs- tra, conducted by Fred Stark, will be assisted by the .sOriginal Four male quartet, which includes Messrs. Harris, Dobbs, .Sebe Kernodle, Fred Wellborne and Al Fennell.
 The introduction will be echoes from Pirates of Penzance," by Sullivan. Then, Sailing" by Godfrey Marks i; Sweet and Low" by J. Barnby i; Rocked in the Cradle of the, Deep" by Knight; another number, Some Hokum,"" and the finale, "Nancy Lee,"' by Stephen Adams. ...,s ... ,,...
 This special overture-prolosue is one of the greatest ever presented in the entire country, and the best in the south. and Fred Stark, conductor of the Temple concert orchestra, under whose guiding hand this prologue will be staged, promises Birmingham thea tergoers a rare treat.
 Due to the great length of the per formance this week, no added attrac- tions will be shown, and the overture prologue will be presented only at the ' and 9 o'clock performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
CHURCH TO HOLDai
 WEEK OF PRAYER
Young Mems Union An nOunce Program For
 Next Week

Special prayer week will be observed by the Young Mems union of the South ern Baptist church beginning Sunday at the First Baptist church, officials of the union announced. A program has been arranged for every day in the week and the services will continue through Sunday, September 2S.
 The prayer week will be held with the idea of completing the $75,000,000 drive begun by the Southern Baptist convention five years ago. A com parison of the conditions then and now will be made and the union will at tempt to close out the drive.
 Both services Sunday, September 21 and September 28, will be held on prayer. During the week the meetings will be held at 3 o'cS.k each after noon, with the exception of Wednes- day.
 Mondays service will include a spe- cial prayer for the Baptist orphanages and will be led by Mrs. J. R. Hobbs. Mrs. E. O. Henry will lead Tuesday afternoon in a special prayer for the Baptist hospitals.
 Wednesday will be observed as a general uuy OL prayer. Dr. J. h' Hobbs, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Fred Scholdfield will lead special prayer for men from z until 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. From II o'clock Wednesday morning until o'clock Wednesday afternoon prayer hours will be observed by the business women. Luncheon will be served at this meeting.
 Mrs. c. F. Manley will lead spe- cial prayer meeting at 8 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon for the Baptist state mission. Wednesdays services will be closed at 7:3O o'clock by q service conducted by Rev. Hobbs and Mr. Scholdfield.
 Prayer day for home missions will be observed at 3 o'clock Thursday aft ernoon. Mrs. Joe Mcintosh will lead at this service. Friday will be observed as foreign mission prayer day. with Mrs. Fred Lehman taking the lead.
 Mrs Fred Scholdfield will close, the week day meetings Saturday with a special prayer day for the schools. The Sunday praper services will be held at II o'clock each morning and 8 o'clock each night, with Dr. Hobbs leading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

Movies of late have been described in such glowing terms that there scarcely seems to be words left to de- scribe areally good picture. It is not until one sees production like Gap tain Blood" which is the attraction this weeks,at the Temple theater, that one, wishes they had been more conserv- ative in describing other photoplays- In Captain Blood" there is no action, acting and merit. It is far different from other films and contains a wealth of those features that have made the photoplay a chief factor in the worlds amusement attractions. Many of the best cities have said that after wit messing score of average film produc- tions it is as refreshing as an oasis in the desert, to see one of the calibre of Captain Blood"
 From the first when Peter Blood is arrested and sent a slave to be sold at Barbadoes, to the final scene when, as the governor of the island, he wins the hand of Arabella Bishop, there is not a dull moment. The slave market, the insurreetion of the slaves, the at tack on Georgetown, the capture of the Arabella by Blood sha his fellow rebel convicts, the encounter with the French fleet, duels between klsod and a pirate chief, and with Spanhh officer; the burning of ship and thg sinking of the ArabellaSaare a few of the spectacular highlights in the production. These follow each other in rapid succession
 Fine Love Story
 The love interest if we'll 'hapdled ac- cording to critics, the major thread be- ing carried in commendable manner by J. Warren Kerrigan as Peter Blood and Jean Paige as Arabella Bishop. Kerri gan has a role different from any he has previously assayed in his long and varied career.
 Those who admire this versatile actor will surely enjoy his work in this pro duction. Jean Paige has lost none oi her charm and ability during her brief absence from the screen. If anything she has returned with more grace ant charm than ever. The minor love in terest is carried by James Morrison ant Charlotte Merriam. Morrison has q difficult role which he handles amiably and Charlotte Merriam indicates that she will soon be one of the shining lights of filmdom. Columns might be written comment ing on the excellent work of such screen favorites as4 Wilfred North Templar Saxe, Allan Forest Bertram Grasby, Henry Herbert, Otis Harlan Otto Mattieson, Jack Curtis, Joseph Rickson and hundreds of others. Each seem to fit into the role with glove like exactness, leaving nothing to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
EDMONDS TO TALK
 ON GAMBLING. EVIL
Musical Program To Precede gaz P tyf9 Services

Gamblers ands near-gamblers may learn something of interest to them by
 attending the services at the Lyric the ater Sunday night, when Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church, will take the sub ject of "Gambling" as his topic
 These services are being conducted under the auspices of the Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church, the doors of the theater opening at z 80 o'clock and a special musical program, under the direction of J. P. Mcguire, will begin at :55 o'clock sharp: The male quartet on this occasion will be heard in the following four numbers |: "Sun of my Soul" Spence; Alton ment," Koschat; 70 Lord Most Holy,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
BETTY COMPSON
 CAPIT0L'S STAR
Shows Two Days In Fea-
 ture Film sThe Stranger

Betty Compson travelled half way around the world to play the role of the girl in "The Stranger.g
 At the. time that Paramount an snoupced that John. Galsworthy's '"The First and the Last would be produced under the title of "The Stranger" Miss Compson was enjoying her first glimpse of Paris, having just recently completed two British-made productions, both filmed in the vicinity of London.
 Returning. to Hollywood from the French capital, she began work at once in the, role of aspretty girl casH on the streets of London, the city Miss Comp son had called home for the preceding three months.
 There is just one actress who can play the pathetic, beautiful girl, in this picture, and that's Betty Compson, the same Betty you saw in '1rhe Miracle Man" an .artiste whose attractiveness and skill and reputation have grown by leaps and bounds during the past year. With. her is Richard Dix, one of the most interesting and versatile leading men on the screen. You've seen him scores of times before, but you won't know the full extent of his screen power until you watch the characterization he creates in "Phe Stranger"
 Then there's Lewis Stone, ideally cast in part suited to his ability as finished, skillful, magnetic actor, and Fully Marshall, the actor of thousand character plays--the same Tuuly Mar shall of 'eThe Covered Wagon" All four are featured. .
 Robert SchabIe, Frank Nelson and Clarence Burton head the supporting cast of '"rhe Stranger" which opens run of two days at the Capitol theater Monday. 4.S -rs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
NEW YEAR sERiCE
Lews To Observe Rosh Hashanah Next
 Sunday sA

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, will be observed by the Chaarei .TefiIoh orthodox congregation at the Old Seminary hall, 1716 Fifth avenue, north,, it was announced Saturday.
 -The first service of the annual holi- day will be held Sunday night, Septem- Der 2s, at 6 o'clock with morning and evening services on Monday and Tues day.
 Tom Ripper, or the Day of Atone ment, win be observed by services at the same hall on October z and & All Jews are invited to attend the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
RECOMMENDED MOVIES.

Motion pictures recommended Dy tne National Metter Films committee, show ing in Birmingham this week, as an nounced by Mrs. NJ. W. Shell, city amusement inspector, follow:
 Trianon-"The Sea Hawk" especial ly recommended.
 Temple-"Captain Blood, especial ly recommended.
 Galax-"Her Marriage Vow espe- cially recommended, mature udlences. ,,
 Strand-'No Wedding Bells, all ages.
 Loew 's-"Sinners in Silk.
 Capitol-"The Stranger" mature au- diences. The Acquittal," high school age and over. ,
 West End-"The Scarlet Lily. The Stranger" mature audiences.
 Woodlawn and College-'"The Vir- Rinian," high school age and over. saThe Scarlet Lily" "The Stranger" mature audiences.
 Norwood- "Manslaughter." 365 Days" high school age and over. "The Eternal Three" mature audiences. Long Live the King" especially rec commended, all ages. Masters of Men. especially recommended, all ages. Golf Chased Bride" high school age and over.
 Five Points-"E External Three ma ture audiences" West of the Water Tower Fair Lady" "Income Tax Collector" high school age and over "Dulcy."
 North rmingham-"West of the Water Tower" Fair Lady" "Prodi gal Daughters, especially recommended high school age and over. "Eterna Three" mature audiences.
 ? Franklin-"Fair Lady 'Prodiga Daughters" especially recommended high school age and over. "Eterna Three" mature audiences. West o the Water Tower"
 Belle-"Birds of Passage" especially recommended, all ages. Catch M! Smoke" high school age and over.
 Avondale-"Mid Your Business. Bob Hampton of Placer high schoo age and over. Running Wild al ages. Night Message"
 Champion-"BackS Stage all ages.
 Famous-"Wild Bill Mickok,' higl school age and over. "Hunchback O Notre Dame" high school age and over "Women Who Give" especially recon mended, all ages. Be Yourself, higl school age and over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

thought that the year 1924 4-255 will ceed all previous marks. as resa number of students and in general terest.
 Dr. F.. L. Sanders is president the college, which numbers among faculty, several of the most noted gro educators in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Omar Khayyam Small Potatoes" <"

The late Sir Mortimer Durahu, brit- ish minister to Persia, once told the members of the Omar Khayyam club of London that, on their request, he had interceded with the shah of Perisa as to the upkeep of Omar's tomb at Naishapur. That monarch, he said, had burst out laughing at the request, and declared that Persia had hundreds of poets as good as the author of the ''Rubaiyat," and genially implied that he had written better poetry himself.- Lloyd Roberts in the Outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Time Wasted.

"Sendin' Maria ter that finishin' school was all nonsense" said old Flaw buck as his daughter went into the parlor to meet her visitor. Here's that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

Franek; At. Thy Feet in Alteration" Dvorak. The mixed church quartet will sing ''Harbor of Rest," Lester; and Twilight and Dawn" Sueaks.
 "The School of Christi will be the subject of Dr. Edmonds' sermon at the morning service at the church, Highland avenue, at Thirty y-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

young man Foster been callin' here for six months and she ain't able to finish him yet."-Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
fore have SO many artists been al sembled in d single production.

Tore have SO many artlSts been as- sembled in d single, production.
 The principals will be supported by scores of young men and women.
 The largest amphitheater ever erect ed>in Birmingham will be completed to- morrow. Thousands of chairs have been installed. Refreshments will be served. A stage 100 by 30 feet has been erected: The last of the scenery is painted and installation of the cleo trical apparatus has been tried out. The Shrine band will render concert, starting promptly at 7:30 o'clock. All seats are free, the early arrivals hay ing their choice. The opera. will be- gin promptly at s :15 o'clock. No one will be seated during the first act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
COLLEGE TO OPEN
Negro Institution Expects Big At
 tendance

A, record-breaking attendance is exi
 pected at the opening of the Union Cen tral college at ,.Powderly station on September 29. The school has been in
 existence for eight years and 1t is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-04-08

enough can not be said. They have
everywhere made decided hit.
Another innovation in the prog
ram will be the use Of two separ-
ate orchestras. One, the pit orches-
ira which will play the acconlpani-
ments for the different acts, is I'M
der the direction of Mr.. Franz,
Roman, well known Atlanta must
clan who was for many years lead
er of popular motion picture thea
ter orchestra there. The other is a
stage jazz orchestra led by Eddie
Thompson and Bishop Foreman,
both of whom have played in pro-
fesisonal orchestras.
The members of the Glee Club
will be entertained in various
homes of the city during sheir STAY
The advance sale of tickets has
been unusually large for such a
performance, and another large
crowd is expected.
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THE AMERIcUs TIMEs-REcoRDER

Club has been dveloped alonf en-
tirely new lines this year, and is
said to be entirely different from
that of any other southern glee
club.
The features of the club will be
its female impersonators and its
comedians. Several songs and
dances by female impersonators
serve to give variety and spice to
the performance. They are ac-
companied by male choruses of
from twelve to twenty voices. This
years chorus has been under the
direction of Chas. Lyons, we'll
known baritone, who has played
leading parts in Kirmess and other
Atlanta shows. The heavy male
chours selections have been replaced
by late ballards and song hits,
which have produced a marked i'm
provement over the choruses Of
former years. Of the comedians,
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BUSINESS WOMEN TO
MEET IN AUGUSTA

TOWNSVILLE, April 8.-The
State Convention of Business and
professional Women will be held in
Augusta on May 1920.
This convention was scheduled
to be h cid III Valdosta but be-
cause of the burning of the Valdes
hotel the place of meeting has
been changed to Augusta. This
will be the annual meeting of this
convention a nd W i'll doubt be
largely attended.
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GEORGIA TECH GLEE
CLUB HERE TONIGHT
Program Said to Have Been De-
veloped Along Entirely New
Lines This Season

Tonight will mark the appear
ance of the Georgia Tech Glee and
Mandolin Club at the Rylander Thea
ter. The members of the club ar
rived on the noon train from Crit
fin, where they gave very success
full performance last night. The
audience was one of the largest
ever seen at a similar performance,
and everyone voted the show a great
success. Press reports are all very
favorable.
The Program of the Tech Glee
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SULPHUR IS BEST
TO CLEAR UP UGLY,
BROKEN OUT SKIN

Any breaking out or skin irritation
on face, neck or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho- Sulphur,
says a noted skin specialist. Because
of its germ destroying properties, moth
ing has ever been found to take the
place of this sulphur preparation that
instantly brings ease from the itching,
burning and irritation.
Mentho-Sulphur heals eczema right
up, leaving the skin clear and smooth.
II seldom fails to relieve the torment
or Disagreement. A little jar of
Rowles Mentho- Sulphur may be OBJ
tanned At any drug store, i is used
like cold cream
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DANCE AT RYLANDER HALL
, THIS EVENING

An event of this evening will be
dance at Rylander Hall, immediate
ly after the Tech Glee Club per
Torrance at Rylander Theater,
sponsored by tn eyoung men of tie
dancing contingent of Americas.
The Tech Glee Club orchestra will
furnish the music for this affair,
and number of attractive out-of-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-04-08

Brooks, at her home on Elmore
street, at three o'clock. Every
member is urgently requested TO
represent.
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EAST AMERICUS CIRCLE
TO MEET WEDNESDAY

A meeting of the East Americas
Sewing Circle will be held Wednes.
day afternoon, with Mrs. Gordon
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town visitors from near by towns
will be present, adding greatly to
the pleasure of the occasion.
Dancing will begin promptly at
II o'clock and continue until two.
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Ga{Q1S

Mrs. Emmett Murray has gone to
Montezuma to spend several days
with relatives.
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Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriey
Hudson and young son, Sherlcy,
Jr, will be glad to learn that they
have returned to Americus to re-
side, after making their home in
Columbus for some time. They
will be at home with her parnts,
MIR. and Mrs. j. A.. Pinkston, AT
their home on South Lee street.
Mr.. Hudson has accepted position
with Caye-Andrews Contracting
company.
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An unusual opportunity - the
Slipper Sale begins tomorrow.
Match your dress in Springs
newest footwear-at a saving.
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with Caye-Andrews Contracting
company.
Miss Ruby Bragg returned to her
home in Macon Sunday after spend
ing the weekend with the family
of her uncle, Mr.. G. M. Bragg at
their home on Church street.
Mrs Cleve Allston, Mrs Lee
Coffin, and Mrs Ross French of
Richland were among the out of
town shoppers in Americas today
Mr. and Mrs Eli S Levin of Daw-
son spent today in Americas and
were among the guests at the Tea
Room for luncheon
Mrs Rex Morris and young son,
Rex, Jr, of Birmingham, Ala, are
guests Of Mrs Wade Morris at her
home on Fielder street
Mrs ] 7 Humber, Mrs R L Grier
and Mrs H Barr, of Lumpllin
were out-of-town shoppers in
Amricus from Lumpkin
Mrs John Lee, Miss Bertha Lee,
Miss Dolly Thornton, and Mrs u
W Lee of PARROT, were among the
out-of-town shoppers in Americas
today
Mrs Thad Wise and Mrs Sam
Burgin of Plains, were shopping in
Americas today
| Frank Gooding, of Albany, well
known in Americas, was a business
visitor here today.
Mrs. Charles Meadows has re-
turned to her home in Omaha af-
ter spending the weekend with
Mrs. w. G Dixon, at their home
church street
Mrs E w Strange and Miss Sarah
Strange were shopping in Ameri.
Gus today from Elaville
Mrs j c Moulton, and sou
Frances, of Ellaville were visitors
in Americas today
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w. D. Miller, Jr., has returned to
Jacksonville, Fla, after spending
several days with his grandparents,
Capt. and Mrs. H. D. Volts, at
their home on Church street
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Mrs. s. NJ. Smith and Son! B. S.
Smith, Of Canton, Ohio, have re-
turned from visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. C. Butler, at Sale City,
they having been the weekend
guests of Mrs. Butler.
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Mrs E w Strange and Miss Saral
Strange were shopping in Ameri
Gus today from Elaville
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Mrs c Moulton, and son
Frances, of Ellaville were visitors
in Americas today
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Mrs. Charles Meadows has re-
turned to her home in Omaha af-
ter spending the weekend with
Mrs. w. G Dixon, at their home
church street
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Miss Ruby Bragg returned to her
home in Macon Sunday after spend
ing the weekend with the family
of her uncle, Mr.. G. M. Bragg at
their home on Church street.
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Frank Gooding, of Albany, well
known in Americas, was a business
visitor here today.