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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
.SHUBERTS OFFER
PRIZES FOR
SKETCHES

one OF the most unusual offers
ever made by theatrical man
ager for material was announced
this week BY the Messrs Lee and
j. j. Shubert. who viii give
aggregate prizes amounting to
$500 for clever revue sketches,
and 500 q piece for other
sketches which may be accept
able. The first prize Tor. the best
sketch submitted is $1,000, the
second prize $500. and the third
$500.
The unusual nature OF the
offer Is apparent when 1t Is con-
eidered that the sketches are to
run from three to fifteen min
utes--thus. the author OF the
$1,000 sketch may receive his
prize for less than three type
written pages OF dialogue.
J. ]. Shubert announced that
the judges who have consented
20 serve are William "a. Brady.
Il. Lawrence Weber ana Bide
Dudley. the colunnist. Mr..
Shubert win also be a member
OF the committee. The contest
closes May is. 1927, and the
aWards win be made as soon as
possible thereafter
The sketches may be in the
nature Of satire, burlesque,
comedy or drama, although
comedy sketches are preferred.
Manuscripts should be sent to
"Shubert Sketch Committee.
General offices Lee and ]. j.
Shubert, 236 West Forty-fourth
St.. New York City. The rules
provide that the manuscripts be
typewriter. give the name and
address Of the author, and be
accompanied by return postage.
The sketches should be Of a
type suitable for a Winter Garden
revue such as Gay Paree,'' or
other revue productions Of a SINH
lar nature staged by the MEssrs.
Shubert. This experiment by the
Messrs. Shubert is being made in
d sincere effort to discover new
sources OF sketch material, and
with an earnest desire to encour.
age young and inexperienced au-
thors. From the manuscripts
submitted, they viii purchase for
500, as many sketches as they
regard suitable for their purposes.
In the unexpected event that no
suitable sketches are submitted
to the judges, the contest will be
declared off. but it is not expected
such q condition will develop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
Novelty, to Be Sure

An unusual entertainment in
the form Of an exhibition Of oil
paintings executed under psychic
control by Miss Marion spore Of
New York win be on exhibition
in the Spanish Room Of the
Hotel Washington for two weeks
starting Monday March Il. Dur
ing, run Of 2S weeks in New
York city Miss spore proved a.
interesting from an entertainment
point Of view as she did from the
artistic.
Miss Spore Is considered one Of
the mysteries of the age. She
has the distinct honor of being
the only psychic In. America to
find favor In the late Houdinps
crusade against criminal takers.
Without any previous knowledge
IN drawing or painting she has
executed some Of the most re-
markabIe oil paintings to be found
in the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Affairs.
the best revue that has struck
Washington this season. returns
for one more lightsonne attack on
Washington playgoers prior to
its opening the following week
in New York. Though In ex.
tremely tit condition when here
six weeks ago, the production
has further tapped the LeMaire
resources for 100000 for new
costumes. scenery and additional
talent.
Charlotte Greenwood, Ted Lewis
and Lester Allen comprise the
triumvirate OF stars. with the
following augmented cast OF as
sociate players: Roy Chopper,
John Price Jones. William Hal.
ligan. Lon Hascall, Martin
Broomes, Lester Dorr. John Ham.
iiton, NIFTY and Tillio, Lima Bias.
quette. Bobby Arnst, Vivienne
Glenn. Sally Starr, Olive Brady,
Beth Beri, Nellie Ferns. Beryl
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COIN GS-ON
AT the TkeGter!

Haley, Eileen Cullen. Jaaeway
sisters. Ida Miller Ted Lewis
Merry Musical Clowns and other
talented artists.
BEIAASCO-Sir James NJ. Bar
rie's comedy, "The Legend Of
Lenora," with Grace George as
star, is the new weeks attraction
at the Belasco, the production
sponsored by William A. Brady.
Lenora il a woman who, though
q murderess, charms q judge, en-.
slaves the Jury considering her
fate and receives proposals OF
marriage from every man in the
courtroom. Comedy and satire In
the best BarriesQue style. Bruce
McRae IL in immediate support
OF Miss George. The company
Is composed of George Thorpe.
Leonard Wiley, Edward Cooper.
Richard Simpson, Jason Abbott,
John Whitmore, William New.
man, Robert L. Dorse, Harry
Holiday, Richard Rawson, Adele
Ronson, Nelly Malcolm. and
Grace Beleakly. The play 10
staged by Edward Elsner with
sets by Livingston Platt.
KEITHS-Here's how the big
Keith Centennial Observation bill,
commencing Sunday afternoon at
3, will line up for the seven-day
period:
Elsie Janis, headlining; Vernon
and wallace, in Georgia on
Broadway" Lillian Leitzel. the
circus girl, on the air: Wilbur
Mack ana Gertie Purdy, Mack's
own sketch, "Tho Fresh Man"
Scanlon, Dennis Brothers and
Scanlon, in their original waltz,
"Quadrille;" Jean Adair and COM
pany, in 1.-THE Old Aristocrat;" the
Three Nitos, in comedy eccentrici.
ties; Frank Shields, In rope ma.
nipulations. And, the usual house
features, including Freddie Clark
and his lackadaisical baton.
EARLE-The Mckay and Ardine
Unit show, comprised OF acts that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

SfAAnpS LI1t1C ~ why EfllH SToaIs
est OF all iazz bands has won
worldwide fame. Speaking Of his
unconventional presentation OF
syncopated tone-poens. Mr.. Lewis
offers an interesting and timely
explanation.
We just pick out q piece that
appeals to US and learn to play 1t.
never conduct the numbers. L
think the funniest SIGHT in the
world is to see director Of a Jazz
outfit-Which should fairly tingle
with tempo in every toe and fin.
ger tip-standing up and swinging
a little stick. beating time for q
gang Of temperamental tune
hounds. who play with sheet
music in front OF them. Why,
even In my earliest struggles as
an entertainer. ] made it rule
to teach my boys the basic or
motive melody of a new number.
then tear the music up. We all
play by instinct. Just as one
whistles a tune.
Real Jazz never has been and
never will be written. That is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
A Soothing Brand
Of Very Soft
Soap


The last six new plays pre-
scented by Grace George have
had their premiere In Washing.
ton. Why this distinction!
"Well," says William A. Brady,
producer Of the dramas, "be-
cause l have q profound re-
spect for Washington critical
opinion. The Washington crit.
ics," he adds. "are q bit hard
boiled. but they are honest. 1
get unbiased opinion and I ret
matured thought on the merits
Of the production. / know
pretty wei. before 1 touch
Broadway. what / may expect.
This condition does not apply
In some Of the other try-0ut
towns, where the critic may be
the obituary editor enjoying
an evening at the play. Again
the Washington first night
audience measures up well for
eruditiOn and culture. i like
that"
Which explains why Grace
George In The Legend Of
Lenora" will debut at the
Belasco on Monday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

In arranging the big opus the
Snowman conceived the idea that
it would be an intriguing sight
for the prina donna to wear
black tights in the Valencia"
number, and no tights at all in
the "AcropoIis of Beauty" cpl
sode. Mr.. Shubert contended that
in the Spanish advertisement a
costume such as comic opera Cas-
tillians affect would be quite
proper. while the attenuated vest
ments reputed to have been the
mode of ancient Greece would be
de risueurs
Miss Woodruff demurred. She
wouldn't do 1t. She would leave
the show first. There was an
ample display of curvilinear con-
tours in the show as it was.
without the addition of her undu.
lating charms. She won. Proof
of the fact 10 that she is still
one of the stars Of "Great Temp
tations, and the only one Of
the feminine contingent canny in
the exhibition Of her neither
charms.
The lovely chanteuse's early
environment in concert. lyceum
and Chataqua work followed by a
season in Gilbert and Sullivan
opera may account for her aver
sion to scanty sartorial aspect typ
ical of the gaudy Shubert extraya-
ganzas.
Like many prominent stage
people, Miss Woodruff is the
daughter Of the Golden State.
She was born in Los Angeles and
received her vocal training in her
home city. Her first appearance
in the East was in "Sunkist." q
troupe of Californians that in
vaded Broadway several seasons
ago. Later she appeared in make
1t Snappy," first edition Of EAR
lists and Models" Betty Lee"
and ''L.ove Song"
In her pictures Miss Woodruff
bears a striking resemblance to
that other well-known Angelinian.
tourist and devil chaser. Aimee
Semple Mcpherson, who so re-
Gently visited Washington. So
marked is, the likeness that dur.
ing the run OF Great Tempta-
tions'' at the Apollo Theater, Chi
cago, an amateur sleuth, having
seen pictures Of the then missing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
|, Here's Oracle George and George LeMaire
KATE SMITH AT.
LIZ PARADIC
SUNDAY

Kate Smith Night" to be cele.
brated at lie Paradis on Sunday
evening. March Is, will be one Of
the most important events Of the
lie Paradis season. For one
night the Broadway star win
desert her production, "Efoney-
moon Lane" to make the trip TO
the Capital for this special APP
pearance.
Kate Smith Ii Inc latest Cap
ital girl 10 make big hit on
Broadway and her return here
viii be q triumphant hOmecom.
Ing. Before joining Honeymoon
Lane" last fall she was one Of
the city's favorite amateurs, be-
ing frequently hiiied as 'sAVasl.
ington'a Sophie Tucker Once
given q chance to do her stuff.
Kate fairly ran away with d
New York show and IL now o.
featured performer. Her appear.
ai1ce nc lie Paradfs win mark her
return to the scene OF her first
real successes when she reg
istered big hits with the sophistj-
cate IL Paradis clientele on the
strength Of her genial personality
and excellent rendition OF blues"
numbers.
The balance Of The week at lie
Paradis viii be high lighted by
three ace speciality nights.
Souvenir Night on Tuesday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
Critics to Crit

An advisory council Of critics
and newspaper men will help the
Motion Picture Guild in its new
theater on Ninth Street main
tain set standard Of only great
and worthwhile photoplays.
Committee members include Lee
Soimers, dramatic editor Of The
Herald; Harry Hltes, Sunday and
moving picture editor Of the
Post; Jim Ring, picture editor Of
The Times and Herald; C. p. Mel.
son, Sunday and moving picture
editor of the Star; Leonard Hall,
dramatic editor OF the News;
Harold Phillips, dramatic editor
Of The Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
Groom In Is Reel
Weddings, Urge
Gets Him

After participating in some
fifteen male-believe weddings
for the screen. Donald Keith,
motion picture leading man.
decided to inject some realism
into the scene. so he married
Kathryn Spieuzza. 21.year-old
Los Angeles girl, following 8
years c0urtship.
Keith. who is under . long
term contract to Paramount,
has appeared in Were I'm the
Navy Now" Dancing Moth.
ers." Eddie CantOr's Special
Delivery" and many othcEs. On
the day preceding his wedding
Keith was united in a screen
marriage to Lois Moran In his
current production. ''The WhirI-
wind Of Youth"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

Z 1AkORO&AtSAA 9S0&4V AA @NSW = SAAAe
The story is dance Magic" by
Clarence Buddington Kelland,
now running serially in the
Ladies Home Journal.
The girl. who is to be lifted in
one sweep from the ranks OF
extras to stardom in the lead Of
dance Magic" il Adrienne
Truck, described by Kane as "a
lovely brunette with the profile
of Greta Carlo, the head OF
Corinne Griffith, the grace of
Alice Joyce, the fire Of Gloria
Swanson and the charm of
Dolores Costello"
Kane bought the story for a
price said to be about $4,000
after Victor and Edward Halperin,
who controlled the screen rights
to the novel, had refused offers
from Gloria Swanson, Gilda Gray
Mae Murray and several other
independent producers.
Editors of the widely read
Ladies Home Journal declare the
story has excited more comment
among their subscribers than any
other serial published in years
and the scramble for screen
rights which ended today IL an
other proof Of the novels intense.
drama.
The tale Of Adrienne Trucks
sudden soar to film fame is as
colorful as the scenario Of Dance
Magic," which Adelaide Heilborn
is now making for the film.
Cast in minor roles in produc-
lions on the West Coast, Miss
Truck was introduced one day
last month to one of Mr.. Kane's
agents in Hollywood. The man
was tremendously impressed with
her beauty and personality and
arranged for screen test.
When the test was run off In
Mr.. Kane's private projection
room two weeks ago, everyone
declared the girl to be ready for
stardom without the usual intro
ductory training In featured roles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

why the much heralded Jazz
Opera Is so long delayed. Some
day It will come with a bang. but
It win not be scored and orches-
trated A. other operate compost.
lions have always been. 1t win
De created by each individual
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
New Business

The management Of Swanee Is
working on q new program Of
special events to be presented early
in April. This new sequence Of
special entertainment IS said to
offer a series of novelties and
amusement ideas absolutely new
to washington and viii be booked
{ to run through the spring and
early summer until roof garden
time comes around.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

player perfecting his own work,
on his own instrument with hia
own original effects. 1t is the
coordination Of this individualistic
effort, into q harmonious whole.
that constitutes the gigantic task
that the jazz band director must
master. And that. hermit me to
state. is some job. even with eight
men. ] have no desire to try 1t
out with eight or more. So /
shall continue to clown around.
cut a few capers. sing a song or
so and do a bit of sati-..:al acting
now and then. leaving the Jazz
Grand Opera game to other and
ADLER musicians
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12

lady preacher in the public
prints. informed the police that
the lost evangelist was appearing
in the ribald revue under an
assumed name. The incident
caused Miss Woodruff consider
able explaining. The one fact that
the would-be Sherlock Holmes did
not take into consideration IL
that the singer is q distinctive
brunette, while Pastor Mother
sons browning glorysis auburn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
Mayflower Concert

Favorable comment has been
expressed by those who have at.
tended some of the regular Sun.
day programs played by sidney
and his Mayflower orchestra
throughout the winter season.
The program for tomorrow.
March Is, promises considerable
entertainment for music lovers
The following numbers will he
played:
Overture, Light Cavalry Won
Suppe; 'Macushla," MacMur-
rough; "The Sweetest Story Ever
Told" Stults; excerpts from
Countess Martha" Kalman. Re.
quest. "Mandolinata,'' PaladihIe.
Minuet in @, Beethoven. Re
guest, ''Fanatsie Thanhauser. .
wagner.
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loose Ankles"

loose Ankles" Sam Janney's
farce comedy which amused lovers
Of the riotous sort Of comedy for
six months at the Biltmore Thea
ter. New York, win come to the
Belasco for one week, beginning
Monday. March 81.
The comedy's chief distinction
lies in its hilarious moments
which are full Of ludierous situa-
tons and wise-crack repartee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
PERSONALLY, WE LIKE
TIE LEWIS STYLE

Ted Lewis that distinctly different aHgh Hated Traeedan Of
Melody and Song and star Of "LeMares
ons Ihsate next week not only unique method aso-
uey original In the of the
offerings he waves magic wand melodious harmony
rom MS Merry Musical Clowns They play by not 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
SO SHE SAID TO J. J.,
SHE DID

Charlotte Woodruff whose personality and meodous voice add
g much Great Temptations at Polls bears the distinction
OF being the only living person told Shubet what
she would do and what she would noand still works for the
firm OF which he The pud head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-12
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
HER ASSETS ARE

in pictures and the PURCHASE Of
the widely sought after stories Of the which
her. been by Robert Kane at the Cos
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EARLE-The Mckay and Ardine
Unit show, comprised OF acts that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-05
EXCELS AT PLAYING LONG
IRON SHOTS AND MASHIE
His Being Outdriven by Jones at Baltusrol Last Year
Proved No Handicap He Left Few Open
nings on Second OOut.

On at least nine holes, playing after
Won Elm. Bobby watched Georges
long iron shots cover the pin all the
way and stop within fair putting dis
tance of the cup. Only superhuman
plays could put him inside.
Iron Serves in Crisis.
The crucial point of the match came
at the twenty,eishth hole. Won Elm
had stepped off the twenty-sevcnth
green ! up. AS usual. Jones had the
longer drive off the twenty-eighth tee.
distanCing George by - yards.
Traps guarded the green right and
left. George. playing first, held long
iron dead on the pin and reached
home, with an easy birdie in sight.
BObby's ball found a trap and he be
came down. Thereafter. George was
confronted with the problem of halv-
ing holes, not winning them. He was
fully atloat on the championship tide.
Once more his irons had held him
up.
Notwithstanding his deadly eff
cheney with his other irons, Won Elm's
favOrite club is his mashie niblick. In
the 1926 Los Angeles open. when he
finished second to Harry Cooper, ne
made a basketful of brides. largely
because of wonderful mashie niblick
pitches.
In his final round he made five con.
secutive brides. His mashie niblick
was the chief factor During this run,
he made three pitches that left him
with puts of feet. feet and IS
inches. On one long hole he Clipped
dead and on another he holed a chip.
shot over some short trees, after a
bad play off the tee.
Copyright. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-05
WOMEN IN SPORT
BY CORINNE FRAZIER

Monday, June 13, Sophs will oppose
the Freshmen and Juniors viii meet
the Seniors.
The base ball loop is the last fea-
ture of the athletic program for 1927.
Following this, Belle Meyers, athletic
director, will announce the class win
ming the athletic efficiency cup. The
all-around sportswoman trophy will
be awarded, together with major and
minor letters, at a special assembly
preceding commencement week.
Play for the tennis title at West
ern has been slowed down by difficulty
in obtaining courts and by inclement
weather. Dorothy Cook and Rae Bal
lard have reached the final round OF
the senior event and are to play for
position in the intef-class finals to-
morrow. Miss Cook defeated Dorothy
Albert, Go, 6-1. in the semi-finals.
Miss Ballard drew a bye.
Sophomore racketers are in the
semi-final round OF their bracket. Miss
Fulton will play Miss Davis and Betty
Sargent will meet Miss Garrett
Judith Fishburn advanced to the
title round Of the junior tourney when
she defeated Norma Pencil, "a,
81. Betty Smith came through the
lower half, defeating Kay Slaughter.
G--1, Go, in the semi-finals.
Catherine Crane, defeating Betty
Hartman in a lengthy marathon,
13-I1, 7-5, won her way to the
last round of the freshman event and
is waiting to play the winner of the
match between Mary Tolman and
Louise Raft.
The four class winners will vie for
the school crown. Dorothy Cook, pres
ent holder of the title and winner of
the junior championship of the Dis
trict last Summer, is the outstanding
faVorite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-05
Public Course Graduates Abu Capital Won Elm Best Phases colt
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
READY FOR SEASON

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June A.
Eligibility lists for the newly organ
lied Alexandria Commercial League
We're approved at a meeting Of the
officials and managers tonight. Fiji
teen players on each team are eligi-
bic for play. A revised schedule
submitted by Secretary Jack Allen
also was approved.
Gerard Edwards, who was named
on the board of commissioners "a a
meeting held last Wednesday, will be
succeeded by Z. w. Jenkins, presi-
dent of the league, on that body.
Edwards is now playing on the
Gazette nine.
The eligibility list follows:
Alexandria Post, No. "a, American
LEGION. w. Kendrick, ]. w. Mills,
Douglas Merchant. Molvin Zones,
Chris Newton. +. b. Howard. Hofr-
man. Peyton, Owens. Young, Nugent,
Giles, Dudley, Davidson and Sheri
dan
Merchants-Larry Kersey, Robert
barley, Herbert Knight, Tony Grl,ly,
Billy Travers. c. Travers, beavers,
Houston EVERY, Louis Hoy, Dave
Bayliss, Ham Nugent, Burton Ross
and Charles Horne.
Alexandria Postoffice - Raymond
Astryke, Melvin Barnett, +. II. De-
DER, F. f. Fegan, Linwood B. Jones,
T. c. Glasgow, T. D. Hewitt, Joffries,
J. c. Long, L. c. Lane, John A. Mar
tin. Gilmore Mudd, Windsor Sampson,
Alexandria Gazette - Edwards,
r. Clarke. A. Clarke, r. Clarke, c.
Pharr. Jones. Whalen. Carne, Lynch.
Hull, Reentzjernia. Reynolds, Powell,
Thigpen and f. Clarke, mascot.
Agricos-L. p. Dowham, J. w.
Pierce, Frank Lee, Jos. Lee, William
Simms. V. Bradley, Harvey Dawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-05
STRAIGHT OFF THE TEE

the ball from the tee with any in the
game. The match also will display
in the fire of fierce competition one
of the great iron players of the game.
Tom Armour is admitted by the pro-
fessionals to be the master of the iron
clubs. Compston is one of the long
drivers of the world.
Two team matches i'm the four-club
league composed of Manor, Indian
Spring. Argyle and Beaver Dam, are
scheduled for today. Argyle will move
over to Beaver Dam to play the Land
over clubmen, while Indian Spring
golfers will entertain the Manorites at
Four Corners.
Seven Washington gOlfers-two
amateurs and five professionak-are
practicing today over three widely
scattered courses for the qualifying
round for the nationaL/open cham
pionship, to be played tomorrow over
II layouts in as many sections of the
country. Eddie Towns of Indian
Spring is the lone Washington entrant
at Pittsburgh. Miller 3. STEVENSON of
Columbia, amateur; Fred Mcleod of
Columbia, Bob Barnett of Chevy
Chase and Ralph Beach of Burning
Tree are at Philmont, near Philadel-
phia, and George VoiGt, amateur, of
BannOckburn, and Mel Shorey, profess
sional, of East Potomac Park, are at
the Hermitage Club of Richmond.
About l20 players will qualify for the
championship proper, to be played
June IA, IS and 16 at the Oakmont
| Country Club, Pittsburgh, Pa.