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New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
NEWyY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

used to know and it so happens that she and her child wander into his To- cality as he is about to wed the so- ciety maiden. The denouement of this gripping story of ennobling love Sro- gresses in a most gripping manner and there comes a meeting between the pair in lowly negro shanty. Then comes the choice ftH the clergy man- the girl of his own rank and social circle: the honors and glories of the pulpit to gain which he must forever yield his love. which he now realizes is the only love of his life. Which shall he choose? Tn climax of the picture is masterpiece of act ing and theme writing.
 The photoplay version of one of the most thrilling of present day mystery plays, "The Unknown Purple" will be the chief attraction at the Lyceum the last three days of next week. The picture abounds in gripping scenes, but probably none is more spectacu- lar than the uncanny lighting effect. It is from this that the drama gets it's name for the mystery surrounds the nature and cause of strange ray of purple light, the possessor of which is able to render himself in- visible to others. The story itself is one of justified revenge for great wrong.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
THE WHITE ROSE,
 LYCEUM FEATURE
Starts Sunday for Four Days-- "UnknoWn Purple" Begins Thurs.

One of the best pictures by one of the worlds greatest producers-such is The White Rose" which opens a four days showing at the Lyceum to- morrow evening. This D. ". Griffith production is the glorification of a woman's love. As an added Sunday attraction the Power Divine" will be presented. This is an excellent drama. The usual comedy features and news reels will be shown and on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday the latest epi sode of Fighting Blood will be screened. For the last half of the week The Unknown Purple" one of the greatest mystery dramas of the present day and which ran as show for solid year on Broadway will be shown.
 While the story of The White Roes" is a modern one, it has reflcc- tions of an age gone by and of glor- ies gone forever. In filming this pie ture Mr. Griffith went into the old Bayou Teche country of western Lou isiana. The tale of a wronged girl:. the scora heaped upon her and the struggle she has in regaining her place in the world is not new. as it dates from the very beginning of time. Int story starts with a young man of high standing in the south studying for the ministry to carry out his dy- ing mothers wish. It was generally understood that he was to wed the daughter of another prominent fam fly. but before starting his career he, goes out into the world to see condi- tions for himself. Meanwhile there emerges from an orphanage a slip of girl who has to make her way alone. She becomes flapper and be- lcving that she must make herself attractive to get along she does so and soon outdistances other girls. She meets the theological student who falls madly in love with her. yet thinks she is n girl of loose morals and eventually he flees from her charms. | Time fits past and the young man now is an ordained clergyman while the girl now is an unmarried mother, summed by society. =
 Despite his success, the young cler- gyman has never forgotten the girl he
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
MINSTREL FOLLIES
 BOOKED AT CAPITOL
Local Talent Included in Big
 Vaudeville Act

Starting Monday for an entire week
 the Capitol will present Linton Bros. i Hometown Minstrel Follies with a
 cast of Broadway principals and fifty local boys and girls This massive ex-
 travaganza is produced in great style
 and the local boys and girls have been
 rehearsing this past week under the
 direction of a New York producer, and
 when they appear on the Capitol
 stage Monday New Britain will mar
 rel at the talent which they offer. A
 number of them will offer specialties
 and the remainder will be used in the
 chorus, During the week popular | ity contest will he carried out giving
 the best boy and girl in the show
 beautiful diamond ring. In addition to the local talent the company car
 ries and presents number of Broad
 way principals including Jolly and Wild, Haney and Francis, Ward and
 Kavanaugh, Rosie and Jollie Cole
 man, and Beatrice Osborne. The show will certainly be the talk of the town
 while playing here and the many friends of the boys and girls who ap- pear will be surprised at the profess sional air which these amateur actors will carry. The show will remain all week and in conjunction there will be three other Keith acts featured for the first half of the week. Russell and Hayes will be seen in Let's Sing:" George Damerel and Myrtle Vail offer Words and Music" clever act that will more than please; and Vivian Cosey's Revuette, with Dorothy Argo and Her Pals. This act is something | now in orchestras, as the act shows | five banjo players with the young | lady at the piano. The feature photo. play for the first three days of the | week will offer John NJ. Stahl's "The | Wanters," a very fine drama of peo- pie who are always wanting luxuries. | The principal roles are portrayed by | an all star cast. For Sunday night | there will be two features presented | offering Thomas 1nce's drama The | Soul of the Beast" with Madgc Bel lamy. and Noah Beery; and The Whispered Name" with an all star cast. On Thursday one of the feature ! acts will present Gene Morgan "The | Joy Boy" back again after making a | big hit here few months ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Spouse of British Peer Is One of the Stars in Andre CharlOt's London Revue of 1921.

New York. Feb. 16.--A London bar onet's wife has ben discovered on the New York stage, She is Beatrice 1illie, wife of the present Sir Robert Peel, Bart. grandson of the famous Sir Robert Peel, Bart, an English statesman and prime minister who sied in 1850. He promoted free trade and introduced police reforms. One result of these reforms has been that fhe English policeman ever since has been called a bobby
 Beatrice Lillie and Gertrude Law renee are two English stars of the musical comedy stage, who have won the hearts of New York theatergoers in Andre Charlot's London Revue of 1924" which is being presented by the Selwyns at their Times Square theater in New York. Both are young and good looking. This is their first visit professionally to this coun- try.
 Miss Lille is a comedienne of the most engaging kind with a keen sense
 
 renee sings topical songs with exquis- ite grace and her acting is full of subtle charm. They are entitled to their stellar eminence. but they work for it,
 Miss Lillie was born in Toronto, Ont, and taken to London by her parents when she was six. She has made her home in London ever since. She found her first prominence in the London theater sir years ago through the Chariot revues. Likewise, Ger trude Lawrence played her first en- gagement in the West End of London in a Chariot revue and has been with Chariot for six years.
 Very few English artists in musi- cal productions have come 10 Ameri- ca and made such an emphatic hit as have these two young women. Their acting Of fareical and emotional roles is remarkable in the different sketches that make up the Chariot revue
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
AMATEUR THESPIANS

The lure of the stage and amateur
 theatr1cals has been responded to by
 about 90 New Britain girls and boys
 who have been rehearsine this week for the Home Town Foilies at the Capitol next week. When the Ma sons. the Tabs or other organizations give amateur performances there al-
 ways are many who arc anxious to take part and the same is true of this theatrical enterprise. The girls en- rolled arc: Irene Mullen, Bud Cofran, Connie Logan. Irene Perkins, Marie Shepherd. Betty Evans. Katherine Malloy. Helen Urban, Ruth Anderson.
 Msrgerie Ward. Mary ogan. Peggy o'Connor, Julia Jennings. Betty stan ley, Blanche Mathis. Katherine Sleath. Bertha Plocker, Lillian Winslow and Daisy Coty. The boys: Paul Ross. Kenneth Casey. W. Babcock. sam Ataro, George Caldueila, Angelo Lon- gono, Chas. Embrv, Robert Walsh, John Mottola, John Barone. Art Wes- tegren.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

i delight. Miss Cleveland recently played at Parsons theater in Hart ford in So This is London" Arthur Goodrich's latest hit.
 Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa is develop ing into strong movie fan. A few weeks ago he went to Hartford to see the "Hunehback of Notre Dame" and he has written letter of congratula- tion to the Palace management on securing the picture for presentation here next week.
 Mabel Normand's latest hit f"The Extra Girl'' has been booked for ear ly showing at the Palace.
 The Community Players of Bristol will attempt one of the most ambiti- ous productions of their career in the high school teacher in Bristol to- night when they will present for the pleasure of the public Three Wise Fools" Some of the most prominent figures in Bristol will appear in the cast includge Judge Roger S. Newell, Vice. President George s. Beach of the Bristol Trust Co. and Roscoe l.. Ses- sions, Bristol song leader. Many others will appear and the perform ance will be an excellent one, judging from the manner in which the cast has carried out its rehearsals. The
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
LONDON BARONET'S WIFE
 ON THE NEW YORK STAGE
Mayor PaOnessa Is
 For Better Films

The movement toward better films as cNcmplitied by q few of the biz productions today has back of it many important men in high positions. Ed ucators, priests. ministers and public men have pointed to The Hunchback of Notre Dame," opening at the Pal ace Sunday night, as q striking eN- ample of better films.
 Ii has been publicly endorsed by Mayor King of Meriden, Mayor Behrens Of Bridgeport, Mayor Kinsel- la of Hartford. Supt. Of Schools, Dr. E. E. Cortright. Bridgeport. James C. shannon, grand knight. Knights of Columbus. Bridgeport; Mayor Rogers of MiddIetown. Mayor Guilfoyle of Waterbury and q host of others. Now Mayor Paonessa. of this city, places his stamp of approval on it in the fol- lowing letter:
 City of New Britain, "Ofice of the Mayor.
 New Britain, Feb. l 6. Manager.
 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Palace Theater.
 New Britain, Conn. Dear Sir:
 "I have seen Victor Hugo's master piece and am frank to state that The Hunchbaek Of Notre Dame.' is both educationally and historically valu- able, and I take great pleasure in add ing my endorsement 10 that of other public men who have approved of this wonderful screen production. think The Hunchhack of Notre Dame is a step forward in the interests of better films and the management of the Palace Theater deserves credit for bringing this picture to New Britain.
 '.Very truly yours,
 Signed "A. NJ. PAONESSA,
 Mayor, New Britain
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
proceeds of the affair will be used to purchase scenery for the theater.

proceeds of the affair will be used to purchase scenery for the theater.
 Every male member of Christie's new comedy Busy Buddies" saw serv- ice in the late war. The comedy deals in the adventures of three ex- seryicemen, portrayed by Neal Burns. Felix Valle and George Burton. Bur- ton is the proud possessor of three decorations. Budd Fine. another member of the cast, is just recovering from having been gassed. Even the extras were ex-servicemen for many members of the Hollywood Legion post took part in it.
 Since his recent romance with Polas Negri and it's ramificatons but little has been heard of Charlie Chaplin. However, he of the funny feet and trick cane is still in the producing business, and his latest effort along these lines-"The Woman of Paris, with his erstwhile Poli in the leading role. is to be brought to the Lyceum within a few weeks.
 Mabel Normand's latest hit, ''The Extra Girl" now showing in NeN York, is to be brought to the Palace shortly.
 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" one of the most spectacular and scenic productions of the scenic di- rector's art is to be presented at the Palace next week. The management deserves whole-hearted public sup port in this endeavor to provide the public with the. best in motion pie lures. Undoubtedly the quality of the film will attract capacity houses every night that it is shown.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
SoilcsI Embroidery

To clean embroidery on materials that will not stand laundering cover with . thick paste of powdered French chalk and alcohol and roll up in clean muslin for few days. Then brush off
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
parisian Novelties

At the Paris style openings there are many novelties in the way of iobots. lace frills. lapels and collars.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
STAGE AND SCREEN

Gene Morgan, the likable Southern CT who made such a pronounced hit at the Capitol several weeks ago, comes back on Thursday of next week for return engagement. Incidental ly, he will take part with the Home Town Follies." It will be re- membered that it was when he sud- denly appeared from the wings and did an impromptu comedy sketch and dance number with another act that he leaped into local vaudeville fame at that time.
 Announcement at the Palace that Lillian Gish in "The White Sister" is to be brought here for an early show ing. with special orchestral accom- paniment, recalls to the mind of many theatergoers the original Ly- ceum stock company. This troupe came here more than 10 years ago with Alfred Cross as the leading man and Anna Cleveland, wife of the man. ager Mir. Blair, as leading woman.
 At that time ''The White Sister" was a current New York attraction and the Lyceum players put it on with Miss Cleveland as the White Sister. Her work in this emotional role. that of girl who, when her soldier lover appears lost. takes the veil only to have him reappear was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TRAILIN', By Ma. Brand

Helen. regal in green velvet evening gown, something terrible seemed to flame out of the woman. It was as though volcano of hate had burst into eruption.
 "Whose are they?" she hissed.
 "Harry's and Berta's children" answered Keith. "Ours now"
 Under cover of the scene that followed the guests disappeared. The crux of Helen's rawlings was that the children must go to an orphanage. She had dominated Keith for so long that not for a second did she doubt he would yield to her in this. But she could not see the vista that had opened to the heart-hungry man. The years ahead were no longer desert, but across them moved children; his eyes beheld the light of their faces; his ears heard the music of their laughter; he saw them putting into practice some of the wisdom he would pass on to them from his own experience of life.
 "I should feel sorry if you went away, Helen," he interrupted her at last. "But the children will stay"
 Helen reused the janitor and had her empty trunks rushed up to the apartment. All night she packed thoroughly and ulti- mately. 1t was nearly dawn when she fin ished. She set the alarm as she must be out of the house by o'clock. But she was awakened by something entirely new in her experience of awakeners-the plumping of a soft, warm, confident little body against her own, the touch of velvety, fragrant lips upon her face and murmur of cooing sounds in which she finally distinguished, "Plitty laly dless babee?" The words were repeated .crooningly over and over, punc- tuated with the lightest of kisses on her eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, hair, and every now and then chuckle of laughter. What darling baby it must be, though Helen. She opened her eyes and beheld the yellow haired mite with it's nightgown slipping off its shoulders, and something broke within her: It was not the bitter weeping of the night before, but the soul-cleansing and healing tears that come when man or a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
THE DESERT BLOOMS

woman awakes to the folly of old ways and sees new life ahead.
 Keith slept late after the harassing three days and night with no rest. Even before he was fully awake there was sense or de- pression which told him that all was not well between Helen and himself. Then he remembered-she was today leaving him forever perhaps had already gone. On the heels of that thought came the remembrance of the children, and he arose on his elbow to peer into the other twin bed, Helen,s, into which the night before he had tucked the children It was a much rumpled bed now, and empty as last years bird nest.
 He jumped out of bed and into his bath rome and slippers. When he opened the bedroom door he heard voices. They came from the dining room. It was woman he heard chiefly, but it was not the rasplng on his nerves. This was lovely wonan's voice, full of caressing cadences, with lu!la- by sounds in it, as though she could sing little children to sleep and comfort all thelr aches and sorrows. He opened the doors to see the little group. There was Helen-a new Helen, with woman's crown of glory upon her-the littlest child upon her lap, it's head against her breast, Harry and Keith leaning against her, listening adoringly to. the story she was telling them. He caught his breath. Suppose he had missed this Helen?
 Then Helen saw him. Shifting the soft burden from her lap and freeing herself from two pairs of elinging hands she came to him and into the ready circle of his arms, and their lips and their eyes met, saying un' speakable things.
 "Why didn't I know, Keith?" she half sobbed. "They're all that makes life worth while! Think of our wasted years. I've talked as though children would mean such terrible sacrifice-the awful sacrifice comes in doing without them. Oh, I've plans, dear
 -
 'So have I, sweetheart" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
EIGHT

His hand went out, feebly, by SLOW 9o' grees, and was caught in mighty double clasp Warmth flowed through him from that grasp, and great emotion troubled him, and voice from deep to deep ecnoeo within him-the call of blood to blood. lie knew the truth, for the hate turned out Tn him and left only an infinite sadness.
 He said: "What of the man who loved me? Whom I love?"
 q have done penance for that death,' answered William Drew, land I shall do more pcnance before I die. For am only your father in name, but he is the father in your thoughts and in your love- IS It true?"
 'It is true," said Anthony.
 And the other, bitterly: "ln hls lie, ne was as strong as I in his death he is still stronger. It is his victory; his shadow falls between us.'
 But Anthony answered: Let us go to- gether and bring his body and bury 1t at the left side of-my mother"
 A plaintive sound came to the ear ot An thony, and he looked down to see Sally Fortune weeping at the grave of Joan. Bet ter than both the men she understood, per haps. In the deep tenderness which swelled through him he caught sense of the drift past and projecting into the future, men and women strong and fair and each with high and passionate love.
 The men died and the women changed, but the love persisted with the will to live. It came from thousand springs, but 1t rolled in one river to one sea-: The past stood there in the form of William Drew; he and Sally made the present, and through his love of her sprang the hope ot the future. He looked to William Drew and saw that he was gazing on an old and brok- en man.
 He said to the old man. Father, she is wiser than both.'
 But William Drew had TO eye for her; he was fallen into deep muse over the blurred inscription on the headstone. He did not even raise his head when Anthony touched Sally Fortune on the shoulder She rose, and they stole back together toward the house. There, as they stood close to- gether, Sally murmured: 'It is cruel to leave him alone. He needs us now, close to him..
 His hand wandered slowly across her hair, and he said "Sally, how close can we ever be to him?"
 "We can only watch and wait and try to understand murmured Sally Fortune.
 They were so close to the door of the ruined house, now, that taint of burnt powder creptt out to them, small, keen odor, and with a sudden desire to protect her, he drew her close to him. There was no tensing of her body when his arm went around her and he knew with rush of tenderness how completely, how perfectly she accepted him. Over the hand which held her he felt soft fingers settle to keep it in its place, and when he looked down he found that her face was raised, and the eyes which brooded on him were misty bright, like the eyes of a child when joy overflows in it, but awe keeps it quiet.
 THE END.
 Copyright 1922 by Max Brand)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07

Copyright, 1922, by Max Brand.)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-21
Nash-Penrose Motor Sales Co.

Like the tabled pheniX, the Nash
Penrose Motor Sales Co. has risen
from the ashes in a stronger, larger
and better condition than ever. In
stead of occupying one room in the
building the adjacent room has been
taken in, thus doubling the former
capacity, which in addition to increas
ing the space Of the display and sales
departments materiSlly adds to the
arrived and are ready for inspection,
and, if any doubt is entertained as to
their beauty and desirability an in
spection will quickly dispel it. The
same force of expert mechanics is on
hand to put your old machine in tip
top shape in short order and at reas-
enable cost; in fact the Nash-Penrose
Co. has come into its own again in
better shape than ever before.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-21
u. S. Court Skaters
The VOlStead Act

Washingtno-A fatal blow to dis
criminatory legislation and invasions
of homes is seen in the sacquittal of
Congressman John Philip Hill in a
verdict rendered by a jury in the
United States District Court at Bal
timore, by the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment.
"The jury verdict brought out a
fact that Mr.. Hill had been trying to
bring out for more than two years."
the statement reads. Repeated eff
forts to obtain ruling from the pro-
hibition officials were in vain and in
every instance were met with eva
sion. The court ruling establishes
the fact that 2.7 per cent cider is not
Intoxicating in fact, and can be pro-
duced legally by citizens.
"In charging the jury, Judge Soper
made successful effort to maintain
the sanctity of a mans home. He
cited Section l of the Volstead Law
which fixes standard for manufac-
turing, and asks that it not be con-
fused with Section 20, which relates
to the making of beverages from
fruit juices in the home, and fixes an
entirely different standard.
"The effect of this action by the
jury in dismissing the Hill case may
be far-reaching, in that it may be the
direct cause of rewriting of the
Volstead Act and regulations pro-
mulgated hereunder.
"The amusing fact is the effort of
the prohibition officials to climb on
the bandwagon of right" the state
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-21
School Holidays Fixed

The board of education has decided
to give two day holiday, for Thanks
giving-November 27 and 2o, and the
Christmas vacation will be from De-
cember 19 to January 5.