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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22

With the completion of his pur-
chase of the Klaw interest, MIR.
Erlanger is now in full control
of two leading theaters in New
York - the new Erlinger's in
West Forty-fourth Street, where
George NJ. Cohan, whom Mr.. Err
LANCER characteriZes as 1.-The
genius of the American theater."
Is playing to capacity business in
his own musical comedy, The
Merry Malones." and the New
Amsterdam, in West Forty-second
the Erlanger-Ziegfeld "Follies" Is
selling out at every performance.
Accompanied by F.. Richard
Anderson, who has superintendent
the construction OF the Erlanger
chain of houses throughout the
country, Mr.. Erlanger visited the
ErlanGer's Theater for the first
time about 10 days ago. After
going all over the house he
turned to MIR. Anderson and said:
81 think this is the most beau
tiful theater in the world. At
any rate I have never been in one
that equaled it. and have visited
hundreds of theaters in all parts
Of this country and Europe. 1t
has one possible rival--the New
Amsterdam, which we built more
than 20 years ago. We have
always called the New Amster-
dam The House Beautiful I
think we ought to call the Err
LANCER. The Beautiful Theater.'
And l want to control them both.
/ wish you would see Mare Klaw
for me and ask him il he will sell
me his interest in the New Am
sterdam and the Frolic on top of
it,
The representatives of the two
former partners had just one in
terview and the deal was consum.
mated. There was no hagglinG
over the price.
1t Is Mr.. changers intention,
as soon as the New Amsterdam
gets a vacation, to spend $500, 900
or more in putting that house
into the same condition it was in
when 1t was first opened on Oc-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
Baby Peggy to Entertain

Baby Peggy, probably the best
known Juvenile motion picture star
In the world, who is offering the
headline attraction of the vaude.
vile portion OF this weeks bill at
the Earle Theater in comedy play.
let bearing the title OF Punched"
will be host to her Washington
friends at reception to he held
on the stage of the Earle Theater
Saturday afternoon, October ~,
following the matinee performance
at approximately o'clock. On
this occasion, Baby Peggy will
present each boy and girl with
handkerchief bearing her likeness
in addition to which refreshments
will be served on the stage Of the
theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
GOOD PEOPLE IN
CAHOOTS WITH
THIS ONE

"Funny Face" fourth of the
annual series of musical comedies
sponsored by Alex A. Aarons and
Ninton Freddy. will he the next
attraction at Polls Theater, where
It will begin a weeks engagement
on Monday evening, October 81.
Funny Faces" comes here
direct from its three-weeks' run at
the Shubert Theater, Philadelphia,
and Immediately prior to its open
ing in New York.
Like its popular predecessors.
"oh. Kay" Tip Toes" and
Lady. Be Good two of which
were seen and liked by Wash
ington audiences, the new piece
boasts score by the gifted
George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira
Gershwfn and a story by Fred
Thompson and Robert Benchley,
the last named being the cele-
brated drama diagonostican OF
Life. who is making his debut as
q librettist.
Funny Face" will likewise
signalize the first American APP
pearance in two years of Fred
ana Auel6 'AStalfe following a
long and successful starring en-
Ragement In the London pro-
dnction of Lady. Be Good"
There associates in the newest
Aarons & Freddy entertainment
are the amusing William Kent,
the original Hard Boiled Herman
of Rose Marie" Stanley Ridges,
Betty Compton. Gertrude Nc.
Donald. Kathryn Ray, Henry
Whittemore, the Ritz Quartet and
twin pianists and roll artists,
Victor Arden and Phil Gilman.
Bobby Connolly. who staged the
musical numebr of HONEYMOON
Lane" The Desert Song" and
Good News. performed = SINH.
hP service for Funny Face"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22

Keith's. Now comes the Younger
Foys, Chips of the Old Block"
who will be featured in a most
original act.
All we'll balanced vaudeville
bills must have an unusual dance
act and Billy Bradford and Ma.
rian Hamilton, Twin Stars in a
Single Setting" will offer their
Dancers a la Carte" They will
be assisted by Phil Sheppard.
Other acts Include: George Aus.
tin Moore in. "Some Southern
Songs and Stories land Howl;
Songs. patter and little whistling
by Harry Lang and Bernice
Haley in Who Is Your Boss"
w. Cromwell Knox, the English
humorist, who Keeps Things
Up" AL Gordon's Comedy Ca.
mines. "A Treat for Young and
Old" Frances and Frank in "A
Supreme Offering"
BELASCO-Ferenc Molnar at
his wittiest and Holbrook Blinn
and his excellent company arrive
next Monday. The story is all
about a tangled love affair be-
tween a young composer and
prima donna, aided and abetted,
and at times nearly ended, by the
efforts of the composers collab.
orators. In addition to Holbrook
Blinn. the company includes HUI
bert bruce, Martha Lorber, Gavin
Muir, Charles Millward and Ralph
Nairn.
EARLE-Baby Peggy, the
diminutive moving picture star, is
announced as headline artist at
the Earle next week Baby
Peggy will appear in person, in
the stellar role of a comedy play
let. Punched" The added vaude.
vile attraction will be c. B, adj
docks production of Side Kicks
starring Jack Cameron in a two.
scene musical comedietta staged
by Lewis Hopper. The McBanns
will open the vaudeville in Life
on the Farm" an arrangement
of dexterous and ambidexterous
feats. They will be followed by
the American prima donna, Hazel
Crosby, in advertisements rang
ing from grand opera to popular
syncopation. The original Honey
Boys in "A Beehive Full OF
Honey" will be added. The photo:
play feature will be 1.-THE Fight.
ing Eagle" in which the stellar
roles are played by Rod La
Rocque and Phyllis Haver, story
adapted from one of the works
Of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
FOX-The Joy Girl" with
Olive Borden, the worlds young.
est film notable in dra.
matte parts. il the william Fox
film presentation at the Fox
Theater for the week beginning
Sunday. The locale IL New York
and fashionable Florida resortsI-
The Joy Girl" u every mans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
AN INDUSTRIOUS
BROOD ARRIVES
AT KEITH'S

Six Little Toys have spread
their wings, and are flying very
successfully indeed without the
cid of their famous father. Eddie
Foy. 1t was some years ago that
they made their stage debut well
chaperoned by their father. They
then numbered seven. A lively
and uproarious brood, their high
spirits contagious. their antics
thoroughly engaging il not pro.
fessionally finished.
There followed spasmodic APP
pearances by one Foy child,
Charlie, by quartet of them. by
threes. and in pairs. The moving
picture business engaged the at
tention of Brian, the oldest son.
This season the other half dozen
decided to pool their efforts, and
In a Foy revue conceived and
etaNed by Charlie. they will be
seen at keith's Theater this new
week.
Charlie, who in addition to his
tasks as author, director, manager
and actor. is spokesman for the
troupe. says that there is remark.
ably little friction in the company.
And that they owe their success
not only to ability inherited from
their father and their pretty dane.
ing mother, but also in large
measure to the wise and kindly
upbringing which their mother
managed to maintain.
First of ALL" he explains. "un.
like most vaudeville children we
had a permanent home. And fur.
thermore. we were kept in 1t, My
mother always insisted that the
stage was no place for children,
that every child had a right to
normal out.of.door childhood, far
removed from the artificialities
Of the footlights. My parents
chose New Rochelle as a convent.
ent distance from New York, i'm
which to establish a home, and
We still have it,. 1t gave us a
background and feeling Of belong
ing some place which most stare
children, particularly vaudeville
children, miss entirely"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
BLACK HUSSAR"
PRESIDENTS
FIRST

With November Z a bare two
weeks off and the vanguard of
the cast OF principals identified
with the President Theater Light
Opera Company arriving on the
scene, the musical enterprise
which r. Arthur Smith is bring
ing to Washington begins to as
sumo definite proportions on the
amusement horizon.
Mr.. Smith has chosen. for his
first production Mellooker's color
full light opera, 1.-THE Black Hus.
sar." a comedy, last seen on the
native stage some 20 years ago,
when the old Castle Square and
Bostonian companies were barn
storming their several ways
across the country. The opera,
as 1t will be presented by the
President repertory group, will
be given with all the fanfare and
tinsel Of the original production.
1t will be light opera on a grand
scale. To this end Mr.. Smith has
employed Charles T. II. Jones,
probably the finest director in the
light opera field in America, who
will begin rehearsals within the
next few days.
stephen Golding. accomplished
scenic artist, has been designated
to design and paint the settings
for THE Black Hussar" and 70:
subsequent productions. and the
original drawings are being used
by the comparys costumer In
making toggery for the cast.
With Hazel Huntington in the
role of prima donna, the com.
pany boasts one of the finest
coloratura sopranos in the light
opera field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22

Albert Cont, Florence Turner,
Dan Mason. Anna May Wong,
George Kuwa and Eta Lee.
The stage presentation intro.
duces Lockett and Page in a nov
city act, Say 1t While Dancing"
PAI4ACE-Ethereal and beautt-
tiful. in the stern setting of the
wars of Highland clans, in set.
tingS that blend the legend and
romance of Scotland with the grim
details of its turbulent history
this is the Lillian Gish of Annie
Laurie" latest vehicle Of the IA.
nous star, which opens today at
Loew's.
The stage will feature Ted
Weems and his merry musicians, a
talented combination, both indi-
vidually and collectively And Ted
Weems Is some director-no fuss,
no feathers, no gymnastics a la
Nassella, no comforter funnisms. a
la Creatore-but when Weems
raises that slender stick OF his, it
means music. Weems Is said TO
produce scintillating, inspiring,
tantalizing. delightful harmonies
that are different.
METROPOLITAN - Constance
Talmadge, who has not been seen
on the local screen since her APP
pearance in Venus of Venice" is
the pictured star at Crandall's
Metropolitan Theater beginning
this afternoon in Breakfast at
Sunrise" in which she is sup
ported by new leading man in
the person of Don Alvarado. The
surrounding program features a
new two-reel subject, a compila-
ton of news events and the GUS
tomary orchestral contributions.
Miss Talmadge Is cast as a
beautiful young Parisienne en-.
gagged to be married. she thinks,
to the Marquis de Cerisey. The
marquis. however. has other ideas
and during an interval of flip.
pancy Is discovered in a smart
restaurant by his fiancee who
Immediately resorts TO an i'm.
promptu friendship with Pierre,
enamored of a dancer in the
hotels cabaret who likewise shows
scant interest in her affianced.
The two thrown together in the
crowded dining room hit upon the
novel scheme OF marrying each
other at once to bring a realiza.
ton OF their perfidy to their re-
spective betrothed. From this
situation are evolved the quick
succession Of highly amusing
episodes which characterize the
movement Of the story.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
Lillian Dresses I'm

Lillian Gish is playing her first
"dressed-up" role in a long time.
In her new starring vehicle, IAN.
ME Laurie" now showing at
Loew's Palace Theater, she wears
furbelows and ribbons again. She
is playing the aristocraiic daugh.
ter of an ancient Scottish chief
tain, mistress of a great castle and
almost a princess
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22

NATIONAL-Pauline Lord opens
her new play. "Surmise." by Frank
Vosper, at the National on Mon.
day, October "a, for an engage.
ment of one week.
"Surmise, said to be an in.
tensely inter sting emotional
drama based on the noted BY.
waters-Thompson murder case in
England. is the first of several
productions in which Miss Lord
will star under the direction of
George C. Tyler. who is assem-.
bling a repertory of modern and
classical plays for her.
This new play Is the work of
young English playwright who is
an actor and now playing abroad
In yellow Sands"
Miss Lord is supported by q
company of distinguished players,
including Elizabeth Patterson,
Charlotte Granville, Cecile Dixon,
Grace Mills, Gwladys Hopetown,
Gene Magnus, o. p. Heggie,
Charles Francis. Don Cook. Charles
Courtneidge. and Edward Broad.
ley.
enthusiastically one of the
greatest finds for vaudeville
will be presented at B. F. Keith's
next week, Emma Calve, the
greatest and most famous of all
"Carmens," has been brought
forth from the grand opera and
concert stage into vaudeville.
Nine. Calves, the beloved diva,
comes to Washington TO assist In
making this the greatest OF all
Keith-Albee seasons. Until now
the voice of this great singer has
been confined to grand opera and
concert stage.
Not long ago Eddie Foy, that
famous comedian, appeared at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
Help From Bobby

Robert Burns-bard of Scotland
as an assistant screen director!
This is the posthumous distinc.
ton OF the famous poet--for his
words years after his death helped
In the production of annie
Laurie" Lillian Gish's new star.
ring vehicle, which is now show
Ing at Loew's Palace.
Throughout the production of
the huge historical spectacle of the
Highlands. John s. Robertson, the
director, kept a volume of Burns
by him, and MANY OF the delicate
little human touches and details in
the epic of Scotland We're cleaned
from Burns poems and Burns
sentiment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
A Beauty-and Acts!

Louise Clerc, who about a year
ago was chosen by Ernest Lennen-
kamp az one of the seven most
beautiful women IN America. now
has a part in the Fox offering,
The JOY Girl" the film attrac.
ton at the Fox for the week be-
ginning Sunday. The story is
taken from a Saturday Evening
Post story ny May Edginton. with
q background Of fashionab BILE
beaches and the Fairgrounds Of
the rich,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
BOswOrth at Palace

Hobart Bosworth, who played
the father in THE Big Parade"
plays the historic Wolf Of Glen
coe." a grim ruler of the men of
Glnecoe, in Lillian Gish's latest
Metro Gcldwyn.MayeV starring We
hicle. annie Laurie" now play.
ing at Loew's Palace Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-22
OTIS SINNERS.
DAUGHTER, A
PROMISE

Cornella Otis Skinner, daughter
of the distinguished actor, Otis
Skinner, il to be presented this
season as one of the outstanding
features of the series of ten
events arranged by the Com
munIty Institute of Washington
for its first season here. Miss
Skinner will appear az the third
artist in the series, on the eve
ming Of Thursday. December Is,
in the auditorium of Central
Community Center, Thirteenth
and Clifton Streets. She will
give her own character sketches.
Immediately preceding Miss
SINNERS appearance, another
will be given by the institute on
Thursday, December !. when the
Metropolitan Museum Cinema
films will be shown. introduced
by talk by Huger Elliott, direc.
tor of the films department of
the museum. Three films will be
shown for the first time here on
that occa sion, including "A Visit
to the Armor Galleries" "The
Pottery Maker" and "Vasan.
tasena,"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
A AND ABBOTT
TO JOBS

B. w. Clark, for seven years super
visior Of the Gallatin National for
est, will on September 1 exchange
places with Supervisor "a. B. Abbott
of the Helena forest, whose head
quarters are at Helena.
Mr.. Clark has, during his admin
istration of the Gallatin forest, made
an enviable reputation for efficiency,
and his transfer is regarded here as
being in the nature of a promotion.
He will move his family to Helena
the first Of next month.
Mr.. Abbott. prior. to his assuming
the supervisorship Of the Helena for
est in 1919, was deputy supervisor
Of the Gallatin forest and is well
known here. In the Capital city he
is highly regarded and has scores of
warm friends who regret his leaving,
He has been greatly interested in
Boy Scout work, and also will be
missed from Helena musical curcles.
Because of his previous service
here, Mr.. Abbott is thoroughly famil.
lar with forest work in this territory
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
SUMMONS

In the District Court of the Ninth
Judicial District of the State Of Mon
tana in and for the County of Gal
latin.
Richard H. Nethken, Plaintiff, vs.
Mary Resa Nethken, Defendant.
THE STATE OF MONTANA, To
the above named defendant Mary Resa
Nethken you are hereby summoned
to answer the complaint in this action,
which is filed in the office Of the clerk
of this Court, a copy of which is here
with served upon you, and to file your
answer and serve a copy thereof upon
the plaintiffs attorney within twenty
DAYS after the service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day Of service.
The said action is brought to secure
a decree of divorce on the grounds Of
extreme cruelty, all of which will
more fully appear from the verified
complaint on file in said action, re-
ference to which is hereby made, the
same being made a part of this sum-
mons.
And in case of your failure to APP
pear or answer, judgment will be
taken against you by default, for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Attest: My hand and the Seal of
said District Court, this 18th day of
August, A. D. 1927.
CSeaD FRED LAY, Clerk
By James VIM. Moore, Deputy Clerk.
E. F. Bunker, Attorney for Plain
tiff.
First publication August II, 1927
| (Last publication September 2, 1927
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
News of Society


Chautauqua programs and vacation. outings have occupied
Bozeman citizens during the past week, to the exclusion OF
customary club meetings and other social functions. Some persons
are now enjoying the thrill of setting forth upon a vacation triE
to a distant city,. or through one of the national parks, while
others have just returned from such journeying, bringing rich
harvest of new visions and memories. Whether by anticipation
or by recollection, the week is enriched by:
VACATION PEARLS
Clustered pearls in memory dance,
Telling vacations beloved romance.
Visions of Flathead waves bright glance,
Wooing the ship in it's swift advance;
Deep mysterious green expanse,
Rejecting shore line with sun to enhance
Beauty of mountains and green trees lance;
Thanks be for wonderful vacation chance!
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
C~Omplimenting Miss Street.

COmplimenting Miss Street.
Mrs. Henry Grouse and Mrs. Lester
Grouse we're hostesses at the Grouse
home at Springhill, last Saturday af-
ternoOn, complimenting Miss Grace
Street, whose marriage with Frank
Kremer will be solemnized this month.
There were present forty intimate
friends of Miss Street and all brought
gifts to add beauty and comfort to
the new home, about to be establish
ed. The shaded lawn of the Grouse
home made picturesque setting for
the group of friends, as they were
seated about. charmingly served tea
tables at 5 o'clock.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
Shower for Bride.

Shower for Bride.
Sixteen young women accepted the
invitation of Miss Bess Fowler and
Miss Rose Fowler, to spend last Fri
day evening at their home on South
Grand avenue. Miss Grace Street,
bride-elect, was guest of honor for
the evening and a beautiful gift of
table silver was presented her, in
honor of the coming event. Miss
Street was also shOwered with reel
pes, which have been found worthy
by her friends. The game of 800
was played and the hostesses served
an attractive supper, at the close of
the evening.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
Shower Cor Bride and Groom.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Matthews,
who were married on July 80, were
guests of honor at the parlors of the
Christian church, last Friday eve
ming; when a company of Is friends
gave them welcome upon their return
from their wedding tour. Many beau
tiful and useful gifts were presented
the bride and groom and the evening
was spent with music and games.
Mrs. Matthews was formerly Miss
Anna Belle Fitzsimmons of this city.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
Ia the Poetter Homo.
SOCIETY

SOCIETY,"
Sunday School Picnic.
Plans are being perfected for a
picnic to be held by the Presbyter-
ian. church Sunday school, next
Thursday afternoon, August Is. The
assembly will hold from 1870 o'clock
until 5 o'clock, at Bozeman Hot
Springs, with clever features of en-
tertainment for old and young. Ar
engagements for the picnic are being
made by the Bethany Bible class, who
ask individual groups to bring bas-
ket dinner.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12

Mr.. Noble was born October 5, 1847,
at Inverness, Scotland, and came to
Montana from Canada in 1883. MI.
and Mrs. Noble came to this city about
20 years ago. Of late years they had
spent the winters in California or in
Arkansas. Besides his wife, Mr.. Mil
Ter is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Bethard of Gravette, Ark,
and two sons, John 7. of Winnipeg
and Alex S. of Kinsey, Mont.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
MIR. and Mrs. Parker Return.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Parker, who
were married on July %, at Long
Beach, California, have returned to
their home at 521 South Sixth ave-
nue.. They are now being greeted
and congratulated by many friends.
Mrs. Parker was formerly Mrs. Mel
lie NJ. Briggs of Long Beach.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12

in 1925 to SS14,88S, 900 in 1926. Most
of the losses are shown to have been
in the day coach business but the re-
ceipts from sleeping cars dropped off
last year for the first time in many
years. Railroad authorities predict
a falling off in passenger receipts for
the year 1927 Of approximately $50
100000.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
GaIIatin Gateway.

NJ UuNINIIIE UuNNWNya
Miss Mary Callaghan was hostess
at dinner, Wednesday evening, at Gal
latin Gateway Inn. The guests, en-
joying Miss Callaghan's hospitality.
Mesdames l.. A. Boyd of Sioux
City, Iowa, w. j. Dickinson of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, Leslie Gilmer of Los
Angeles, California, Bembridge Par
SONS and j. F. Shepherd of BOzeman.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
Mrs. Benepe Hostess.

Mrs. F. L. Benepe was hostess in
her summer home, King Pine Lodge,
in West Gallatin canyon, from Thurs
day until Saturday evening of last
week. Her guests. enjoying the de-
lightful house party, were members
of the gustrite Bridge club, Mes
DANES H. S. Buell., w. S. Erwin, w.
]. Fransham, A. D. Rose, G. S. Smith,
A. H.. Sales, A. I. Rutledge and DR..
Ada Keller Henery. Mrs. Fransham
and Mrs. Smith remained with Mrs.
Benepe at the Lodge over Sunday.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
AUTOS AMI RAILROADS.

Railroad freight traffic has been
heavier this year than last, but official
figures show that passenger travel on
the railroads steadily declines. In
the entire country railway passenger
earnings declined from $329,29O,0OO
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-12
McV Stevens

The marriage of Mrs. Rose McVay
and Harvey Ellsworth Stevens was
sOlemnized, Wednesday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride,
800 South Sixth avenue. Rev. R. P.
Smith read the marriage service and
a small company Of relatives and in
innate friends attended the ceremony.
The bride and groom were school
mates in Iowa during their childhood
days and both w farming property
in Gallatin valley. Upon their return
from an automobile tour of Yellow
stone park, Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens
will be at home to their friends al
401 South Third avenue.