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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
Happy New Year in the
Playhouse.
By Ph;1ander Johnson.

A S the old dramatists were accus-
az toned to turn to archaic
sources, such a. the tales of Bocac-
clio and "Plutarch's Lives, so the
most eacruciatingly modern Of rag
dime dramas turns to an ancient
but all-Amcrican inspiration and re-
wives Uncle Toms Cabin The old
4 play remains almost intact.
Tn 10 this extraordinary creation
she impression had prevailed that the
funniest of all productions of Uncle
Tom" was that in which Peter Jack
eon. the colored pugilist, appeared
without makeup to assist nature, as
the sable hero of pathetic interest
The idea of this sturdy prize fighter
permitting himself to be bullied and
brow-beatcn by lank. unframed
underweight like Simon Legree
seem d an absurdity that could
hardly be surpassed.
THE possibility OF making Topsy
any funnier than she already was
was abandoned early in the history
OF the Harriet Bcecher Stowe dram
atization. As has often happened,
where wit failed numbers were re-
4 sorted to, and there appeared shows
with three TopSies. two Lawyer
Markses and other multiplcations OF
roles, not to mention constantly
increasing troop OF bloodhounds.
When YOU measure the merit OF
drama by its appeal TO indiscrimlnate
public fancy. it becomes an axiom
that you can't kill good play. Even
in this boisterous and overwhelming
!. revelation OF fun, the story permits
itself TO be consecutively understood.
The craftsmanship is adroit in this
respect. for the auditor unfamiliar
with the play, long since swept from
general attention, may understand
clearly the basis of plot on which
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
MUTUAL-"Speed Girls"

Next week The Speed Girls" will
hold forth at the Mutual burlesque
theater on Pennsylvania avenue near
Ninth.
The Speed Girls" is trade mark.
a name known for many sea sons as
personifying the best in its particular
field of entertainment. This sea son
an entirely new book. lyrics and score
have been supplied and the show will
reach ashington after breaking
records for attendance wherever it has
plaVed
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NATIONAI-"CI Quarters"

Elsie Ferguson. Margaret Lawrence,
Wallace Eddinger. Bruce McRae, I-hIe
shannon Godfrey Kerr and Fred
erick Worlock form the glittering col
lection of stars George 4. Tyler has
brought together for Close Quarters,
by 4. +. Thomas, which Will play
week s engagement at the National
next week, starting Monday, Janu-
AIRY H.
This extra ordinary company, plan
ned as was Mr.. Tyler's organizations
presenting The Rivals" and school
for Sea ndal." is claimed 10 he notable
in that 1t comprises the largest COllec-
tion of players of stellar standing ever
brought together on the American
stage.
As vehicle for displaying the
talents of this company A. T.. Thomas
has provided a new and modern YER
sion of one of the great classics of the
international stage. lie Demi-monde, =
by the younger Dumas. annually "A
faVorite in the repertoire of the
Coincide Franchise. in Paris. and made
famous in this country under the title
of The Crust of Society. With the
lightneSs of touch and experiences in
dialogue and humor that has char
acteriZed Mr.. Thomas former plays.
he is said to have written a version
of the famous Dumas classic which
brings the story and action down to
the present.
AS the importance of the engage
ment indicates large patronage, the
mana cement of the National has pre-
pared to reserve mail orders.
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GAYETY-"HappN HOOligan."

Nimble toes nifty comedy and tune
ful music will vie with each other
in making Happy HoOligau," next
weeks attraction at the Gayety Thea
ter. an enjoyable entertainment. Pro
duced by Irons and CIamage. the Of
fering is said to excel in point of ma g
nitude and excellence anything these
ma gers have yet created.
There are fourteen scenes and a null
titude of colorfuI costumes. with a cast
of principals and n corking chorus
of ComelineSS. Charles Tramp" Nc
Nally heads the cast. with Sid Gold
Lola Pierce and Joe Yule supporting
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lantic City January is under the man
agement of the MacGresor- kilborn
Corporation.
Victor Moore. who is one of the
principals in Easy Come, Easy Go,
now running in New York. last week
signed a twoyear contract with Lewis
K Gordon.
David Belasco placed Lulu Belle, ;"
the Edward Sheldon Charles MacAr
thur play, in rehearsal last week. Leo
more Uric. now definitely returned to
the BelaSco management. is the star
| The company includes Henry Hull,
| John Harrington, Lawrence EddinEer.
Percy Vivian and Tammany Young.
! Imre Fazekas. the Hungarian play
Wright. has arrived in New York to
confer with the American adapter of
| his play. "Altona.' soon to be pro-
| duced by the Charles Frohman Cor
poration. He has signed a long term
! - ntract with Famous Players to write
original screen plays.
| THE Poor Nut" will terminate its
New York run of 900 performances
January and then open in Boston
for the remainder of the season.
A new American comedy Move
On" by Charles Bramtield Hoyt,
reaches New York this week after a
successful trial in the smaller cities.
Mr.. Hoyt is a close relative of the late
Charles Hoyt.
John Willard, author Of THE Cat
and the Canary" has sailed for Eu-
rope in search of plays for the ORA
matte Theater Corporation, which is
| repreSented at present in New York
bv Young Blood" Mr. Willard ex-
poets to have a new play of his own
ready upon his return in the Spring.
| Emily Stevens is definitely out of the
cast of 1.-THE Makripoulos Secret" now
being rehearsed in New York under
the direction of Arthur Hopkins. One
story af1oat was that Emily couldn't or
wouldn't pronounce the awful title of
the play.
George Gershwin's new opera, "One
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
NATIONAI-George Whites
"Scandals.'

The 1925 version of George Whites
"Scandals" will be presented in the
New National Theater this week,
opening this evening. This will be
the local premiere of the seventh con-
secutive production in a series Of re-
vues inaugurated by Mr. White in
the Summer of 1919.
The new revue is to be offered in
two acts and 80 elaborate scenes, all
Of which have been staged by the
youthful producer. The comedy
scenes are by Mr.. White and William
X. Wells. 3. &. DeSylva and Lew
Brown supplied the lyrics. The music
is by Ray Henderson. All the cos
tunes, stage decorations and curtains
were designed by Erie and executed
by Max Weldy of Paris.
Among the numerous entertainers
that will appear are Harry Fox, Tom
Patricola, Dooley & Morton. Helen
Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Philips and Norman Philips, jr., Helen
Morgan, Helen Wehrle, Alice Weaver,
Arthur Ball. the Mccarthy Sisters,
Sally Starr, James Miller, Fred Lyons.
Catherine Chapman, Harry Morrissy,
Jim Carly, the Scott Sisters, Joe Sui
Ivan, Adele Mason, Georgia Lerch.
Dolly Donnelly. Norma Gloss, Flo
Brooks, the Albertina Rasch girls and
Miller and Lyles.
Mr.. White boasts of the fact that he
has selected a rare collection of new
beauties for his incoming revue. The
organization is coming to Washington
direct from New York where 1t had
prosperous run of "a weeks.
PRESIDENT-"Unc Sans FOllies."
Tonight will mark the opening of
of n
sylvania avenue and Eleventh street
northwest. with Uncle Sans Follies,
the big song and dance revue. present
ed by AL Stern and the Hoffmans for
the Federation of Federal Employees
Unions. The Avenue playhouse is
declared to be now one of the most
beautiful in Washington.
The popularity of the first edition of
the Follies a year ago. when, despite
the fact that it was a brand-new show,
1t played to capacity houses, speaks
well for prospects this year with a
production that Is said to far surpass
the first in every way.
Eight ensemble numbers, presented
/ by 40 beautiful girls CARRIED in the
| latest Broadway costumes and with
the latest in scenic effects, will be sup
! plemented with 10 speciality acts in
| which music. dance and comedy will
he evenly distributed. A year ago
the producers aimed particularly to-
ward running the numbers off with a
snap of Ziegfeld production, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
Coming Attractions

program will be sam LaZar and Josh
Dale In an Ethiopian traVesty. Ba 9
coma hunters and the musical com
edy stars. Stella Tracey and jay FL
wood in Bits Of Broadway"
The photoplay feature brings Elsie
Ferguson in II dramatic story of love,
business and careers. The Unknown
Lover" with a cast including Frank
Mayo. Mildred Harris, Peggy Kelly
and Leslie Austen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
WARDMAN PARk-"GO Easy,
Mabel"

An uproarious farce, Go Easy,
Mabel" is announced as this week s
offering of the Thomas Herbert Stock
Company at Wardnan Park Theater,
with the opening performance Mon
day night.
This comedy-farce had years run
at the Cohan Theater in New York
and is the first of a series of expensive
farces-expensive from both the royal
ty and production viewpoints-that
this popular stock company has in
hand for the coming weeks. 1t is re-
plete with fast moving situations, but
never offensive.
Ruth Harrison will play Mabel, who
gets herself entangled in dense situa-
tons that prove her more deserving
to be loved than censured. Parker
Fennelly will play the part of Mabel's
admonisher and others of the cast In
clude Ben Cain. jr.; Robert L. Clear,
Cecil Anne Cain and Mary Keane.
Thomas Herbert, who directs the COM
pany. will play leading role.
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EARLE-Meyer GOIden's Masterpieces

Meyer Golden'S Masterpieces,
spectacular revue recently seen in one
of the Capitals most pretentiouS thea
ters. will he the headline attraction at
the Earle Theater next week. The
added attraction will he Kate Smith,
Washington - queen of SNnCopatlon,
who has achieved local popularity
both on local stages and through the
air as one of the "Crandall Saturday
Nighters.
Other offerings will include Barber
and Jackson: Anthony and MarCelle,
Observation-Disclosures: Bill and Genevieve
in "Frills. Thrills and Spills" and
the photoplay feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
Current Attractions
At the Theaters This Week.

NATIONAIGeoree "Scanda Opens evening
FOLTS-Mtz, in Naughty Riquete Opens this evening.
BEIASCOThe Kid HIMSELF. comedy. Opens evening
FRESIDENT-"Uncle Sans Folies.' Opens this evening.
kETHSClara kmbal Young, vaudeville Opens this afternoon
vaudeville Opens this afternoon
STRAND"Thc Window Cleaners vaudeville Opens this afternoon
WARDMAN PARk"Co Easy, Mabel stock comedy. Opens
GAYETY-'Mut and Jeff burlesquc. Opens this afternoon
MUTUA-"Laffn Thru" buresquc Opens this afternoon.
Frocs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
EARLE-Anniversary Celebration.

Anniversary week will be celebrated
at the Earle Theater this week, begin
ming this afternoon at 3. with a pro-
gram that presents the best entertain
ment in vaudeville and pictures obtain
able by A. Julian BrylawSki, manag-
ing director, who made a special trip
to New York for no other reason than
to book a fine group of advertisements
for this occasion.
Foremost among the vaudeville at
fractions will be the Four Fords,
monarchs of da nceland. who will dem
onstrate every known type of modern
and classical dancing. This famous
quartet of a still more famous dancing
family comprises Dora, Edwin. Max
and Lottie Ford The added attrac tion
will be the Gown Shop" a modiste's
dream of milady's frills and fancies.
en- appear in series of charming
stage pictures.
Other vaudeville offerings will in
clude Van and Vernon in a comedy
turn Of clever dialogue and harmoni-
GUS singing: Rody Jordan, blackface
comedian: the Primrose Four, Il 900
pounds of harmony" and the kitaro
Japs in distinctive novelty.
The picture feature will be Para
mounts production of Bebe Daniels
/, Lovers in Quarantine, one of the
most amusing of recent romantic
comedy releases.
The customary house features will
| include the orchestral overtures, pipe
organ recitals and short-reel film
| novelties, including comedy, news and
topical subjects.
The usual prices will prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
KEITH'S-ClaIa KimbalI Young.

The talented Clara Kimball Young,
heroine of many screen productions
and before that n star of the legit-
innate stage, will hold the spotlight
at B. F. keith's Theater this week
in a new playlet called, His Adorable
Wife," which was written for her by
Tom Barry, the vaudeville playlet
writer. who also staged the piece.
Ventriloquism raised to the plane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Hundred and Thrty-fifth Street" was
given its final rehearsal last Monday
and opened to a big house Wednesday
night in New York. Blossom Seeley
heads the east.
Suzanne" n musical comedy, Will
be presented for the first time under
the direction of John W. Cort at the
Windsor Theater, in the Bronx. Janu-
airy IS.
You Can't VIM" by Ralph Gull
Imam, will be placed in rehearsal by
Whitford Kane.
Ruth Chatterton is going to take
short flyer in the two-a-day. starting
in New York tomorrow, in The Con-
fiict," by Vincent Lawrence.
Elsie Janis will sing goodbye to
Broadway and other Eastern cities
tonight for a long time, as she and
her mother are going to Cuba. Holly
wood and then for tour of Europe.
THE Fountain" Eugene O'Neill's
fantasy of Ponce de Leon. failed to
please New Workers and was with
drawn last night. Tomorrow night
o Neill will put on another play, en-
titled, THE Great God Brown" which
is said to be a daring effort in play
writing.
Blanche Yurka will have a leading
role in THE Goat Song" soon to he
produced by the New York Theater
Guild.
RoSalinde Fuller has been engaged
for the leading woman'S role in The
House of Usher" which opens in New
York next week.
Between Day and Night" a play
by S. Anstey, which will be known as
THE Cossack'' in Charlotte Wells
adaptation, is announced for produc-
ton by Hyman Adler the latter part
of the month.
Miller & Lyles the colored comedians
who are an added feature with George
Whites Scandals. will star in a colored
revue next season. They are writing
their own book. lyrics and music for
a revue entitled Use From Florida. "
which will be produced in the Apollo
Theater in July. Miller e. Lvles. it
will he remembered. registered success
here last ason in "Runnin Wild"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
STRAND-"OrientaI Wonder
Workers"

Next week the Strand Theater's
headliuing feature will be the kikuta
.JapS. magicians and eGuilibrists, in a
Juggling number entitled Oriental
Wonder Workers.
Other numbers on the vaudeville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
STRAND-"yyindow Cleaners"

Starting today. the Strand Theater
offers a diversified bill of vaudeville
and pictures, with Sam Lewis and
Sam Dody taking the headlining
honors in a mirth-provoking comedy
skit entitled THE Window Cleaners.
The added feature brings the Mango
and Beth company in "A Variety of
Colorful Dances" featuring Airline
Frances Ardelle and Betty Eldridge,
with Georgia Farley and Mildred
OtMore.
Other numbers will include THE
Wedding Ring" by AL Boasberg, a sur
prize fight in three rounds, featuring
Frank Ford and Dorothy Ricketts,;
Jack and Reta LaPearl. in a rube
comedy act. THE Indiana Folks" and
Gordon and Gordon in a novelty en-
titled Twist and Turns"
The photoplay feature is a thrilling
mysterious comedyromance, Seven
Sinners" with a cast headed by Marie
Provost and Give Brook. 1t is whirl-
Continued on Second PaRe)
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In the Spotlig

CCHNITZIER' THE Green Cocka-
too opened at the Triangle Thea
ter, New York. last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Suzanne musical comedy, Will
be presented for the first time under
the direction of John W. Cort at the
Windsor Theater, in the Bronx. Jaml-
airy IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street" was
given its final rehearsal last Monday
and opened to a big house Wednesday
night in New York. Blossom Seeley
heads the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

You Can't Win" by Ralph Cul-
Imam, will be placed in rehearsal by
Whitford Kane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

THE Night Duel will open at At
lantic City January IS under the man
agement of the MacGreeor kilborn
[ orpOratiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Ruth Chatterton is going to take a
short flyer in the two-a-day. starting
in New York tomorrow, in The Con-
fict," by Vincent Lawrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Victor Moore. who is one of the
principals in Easy Come, Easy Go,
now running in New York. last week
signed a two-year contract with Lewis
K Gordon.
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George Gershwin's new opera, 20
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

mcnt, there must be elimination of national and racial differences. He also declared that the greatest force in civic botterment is love.
 Hate produces hate" he contin- ued, but love produces love. Tol- stoy said, Above all things l prefer to be man and love men, and so do I, You know, I'm ono of those men who believe that man Is perfect, Why? Because we are created by that being above, and He never creates anything imperfect, Tho brotherhood of man is tho greate't tie man knows, and it would guido the affairs Of men if it were not adulterated in dollars and cents,
 Mr. Grant amused the members of the club by prologue of humor, in which he declared If q thing is talk ed about enough If will become popular. He said that today pro- hibition is popular simply because it has been paraded before the pub. lie cyo SO much.
 Russell S. Gold was in charge Of the program last night, and he was responsible for bringing Mir, Grant to New Britain.
 It was reported by President Ed ward Christ that the club had de- .cided 10 send boy who is i'll and needs medical attention 10 the Junior Republic. He also announced that inc Exchange clubs of Con-
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
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 NO COLD TOMORROW . F YOU ID THIS N0N

At the first sign of cold--that. ithe time to treat it. 1 Millions do it with hot lemonade. IThey take one when they first sus lpect a cold. Then get into bed, un 'der warm covers. { In the morning, in nine cases out of ten all traces of the cold have disappeared
 This is the treatment that saves millions from pneumonia and the "hu'-those who didn't wait too long.
 Just squeeze the juice of lemon lin glass or cup of hot water. The Effectiveness of hot lemonade is due to more than It's heat. Add 'sugar if ysu wish.
 ; Get a dozen California lemons now and keep them always in tho ,house-ready for colds.
 They make the most effective lemonade for colds.-Adv.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
PROGRAM AT LYCTUM

Starting Sunday night for four lays the Lyceum is to present a re- 'ival of Over the IIill," the famous movie epic of 4 fow seasons ago. Now prints have been distributed and leading heaters are featuring this wonderful drama.
 Tonight concludes the local show ing of "Tho Cohens and the Kollys," ." featuring Charles Murray and Kate Price in this famous Irish Hebrew comedy drama of New York's east side, and "The Golden Cocoon" with Huntley Gordon and Helene Chadwick,
 Beginning tomorrow at the mat nee the feature pictures will be Sporting Life" and Siege"
 In Sporting Life" gripping drama of American lie is so welded together that various sporting events, prize fights, etc, appear.
 Siege" Is tale Of New England with puritanical aunt attempting 10 tyrranize over the young wife of her nephew
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
CIVIC RETIREMENT
 DUTY OF EVERY MAN
Indifference Greatest Sin in POG- tics, Exchange Club Hears

Tt is impossible for you to make this city safe place for your boy and your girl. unless you make it q safe place for every boy and girl" declared Robert t. T. Grant. q real tor of New Haven who spoke on "Ci1ic Bettermcnt,' before tn" Ex- change club last night at its weekly meeting in the Burrltt hotel.
 Civic h"ttcrmcnt is q large sub joct," he continued and one in which we should all be interested. Politics is d very important part of civic b"ttcrmcnt, and it is thing in which we should all he interested and tako an artiro part, and teach our children, who will have the bur den of government on their shoul- dcrS in q flow years.
 The Eroatnst sin in modern poll lies Is indifference which allows sraft and vice 0 flourish l. is every mans duty 10 take part in politics, and I'm glad 10 say that inc major- ity Of men in politics today ar" hon. orable mon and N" eve f 10 them 10 show th"m OUT appreciation"
 Mir Grant insisted that in order 70 reach p"rfoction in civic better
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

necticut will give radio program through station WTIC on April 10, when President Calvin Coolidge, Governor John II, Trumbull, and cX-Governor Marcus Holcomh will speak, The New Britain club will present three features on tho pro gram. and Grove Steel Joseph Ward and Robert Smith, have been ap- pointed a committee 10 mako ar- Irangements.
 The club will organize a team of
 l2 members to aid in the forthcom ing Community Chest drive, Shor- wood Raymond, George Taylor and Edward Christ were appointed a committee 10 arrange the team,
 A letter was read from Council man B. A. Grabowski, of the fifth
 ward, who asked that the club cx-
 press its sentiments in regard 10 the resolution which asked for a new city hall at Main and East Main streets, which Councilman Grabow- ski presented to tho common council recently, The club decided to table the letter until the next closed meet ling,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

You'll won out If you use Herald Classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
'DRINkING DECLINES,
 W.C. T.U. IS TOLD
Supply Of Liquor Reduced, Mrs
 Robertson Declares

"Thc statement that there is as much drinking today as before pro hihiiion is untrue ns this is phy- sical imposablity" declared Mrs. Bertha Robertson of Portland at tho annual meeting of the New Britain W, C, T. t., at tho First Conerrra- tional church yesterday afternoon, Tt is impossible that the stills and rum runners can flood inc country with as much liquor ns did tho hun ireds of hrcwcrics in pro. prohibition days. No must furnish correct in. formation on prohibition 10 combat the lies which ih" vets ar" spread ing through this country and abroad"
 Mrs, Robertson went on 10 tcll that she had noted a marked change since prohibition came into effect.