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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Shakespeare Tradition.

| pOSSIBLY the greatest interest to
students of Shakespeare and to
serious theatergoerS in the perform
ance given by the Stratford- upon Avon
Festival. Co., from the Shakespeare Me-
mortal Theater, now on its second tour
of this country, is the fact that the
plays are presented almost in their en-
t1rety with no Encouragement in the
| sequence of scenes and in as nearly as
possible the manner in which Shakes
peare himself intended them to be
acted.
At first glance it might seem a SIM
pie matter to pursue this plan, and, in
deed, number of producers have
presented the plays in a very crude and
simple manner under the pretense that
they were revealing to the modern pub
nc the methods of mounting and act
ing employed at the Globe Theater. In
many OF these productions the crudities
or the Ellzabethan stage were over
emphasized, while the more important
elements that should enter into proper
Interpretation of the plays were ig-
nored.
The performances given by the Strait
ford-upon- Festival Co. ARE de-
clared as nearly in conformity to
ShakeSpeare,s intent as it is possible
to make them. The director of the
SOltlPdLly NIIdS, III Tie MenlOIldls Library
at Stratford, convenient access to one
of the finest collections of Shakes
peareana in the world All this knowl-
edge he has brought to his productions.
He has also sifted the traditions of the
acting of Shakespeare that have passed
down from lip to ear through many
generations of actors, and has found
here and there a nugget of real value
In the midst of great deal Of dross.
In this connection it is fascinating
thought that it is within the range of
possibility that some item of inStruc-
ton as to the manner of interpreting a
character or scene may have passed
down verbally from Shakespeare him.
self to the ear of an actor of the present
time. 1t is indeed quite reasonable to
suppose that some faint. trace of
Shakespeare's definite stage instruction
as to the manner of portraying Hamlet
has passed down to our generation of
players.
When the great Betterton first played
Hamlet, in 1862, or whereabouts, he was
coached In the part by his manager,
Sir William Davenent, who had known
and had seen the Interpretation of
Hamlet given by the actor Taylor who
had been instructed in the role by
Shakespeare himself Inasmuch as the
line of ShakeSpearean actors had been
uninterrupted since Betterton's time, 1t
may be assumed that Shakespeare's
verbal instructions have been, in some
very slight measure, transmitted through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23

radio program. It was a good
enough opera for such men as
Humperdinck and Blech to Spon-
sor heartily, and for DR.. Muck,
Boston symphony conductor
somewhat discussed when war
feeling ran high, to conduct. It
had its first presentation at the
Royal Opera House, in Berlin-by
a coincidence on an anniversary
of ShakeSpeare's, birthday. It was
the first American grand opera to
be produced at court theater
in Berlin, and it created a politi-
cal storm. This was in the year
1910, and the point of controversy
between nations at that era was
the potash business. The indig-
nation created by suspicion of
musical propaganda was so in
tense that the opera had to be
withdrawn Immediately to still
the oratorical and editorial tenn
pest.
To this day the librettist regrets
that he came into contact with
Potash before the name had be-
come genially associated with
that of Perlmutter. He does not
care to refer to it, except in close
friendly converse. He has no ap-
parent desire and does not seek to
prolong any reference in print to
a matter which he is content to
regard as absorbed in history.
But a conscientious and modest
literary man doesn't always know
what is best for him. A slight
violation of confidence may really
do him good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Waits Long for Minstrels.

SPEC o'DoNNELL waited 10 years to
see minstrel show and then he
got paid for looking at oneI
When the freckled Juvenile comedian
was youngster he lived next door to
veteran of the burnt cork circle, who
filled his youthful mind with glamorous
stories of blackface minstrelsy. But
living in a day when the old-time
travelling troubadours of music and
mirth were almost extinct, opportun-
ity to see such a show never came his
way.
Having, however, become one Of the
foremost youthful fun makers on the
screen, Spec was selected to play an
important role In 1.-THE Grand Parade"
and not until he reported for rehearsals
did the overjoyed Spec learn that the
picture was 1llm version Of a minstrel
show, including the complete routine of
singing, dancing and jokes Of which he
had heard so much, but vainly had
longed to see.
Think of tia 10-year wait to see a
show, at one time one Of the
most popular entertainments Of the
theater!
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task of supervising titles, even in
neglect of the more difficult one
Of editing plots, benefited anybody
concerned by the removal of the
hyphen from -Tellegen'S name
with as much surgical assurance
as if it had been nothing more
than some sort of typographical
appendix. The hyphen was part
of the name which classical en-
thusiastS had learned to admire
in its entirety. With the name
Lou Tellegen he appealed to a
new audience, and a few people
admitted disappointment because
he had not proved as funny as
Lew Fields.
X X
A Shakespearean sentiment
hilariously expressed in the Bill
Jerome song, which began:
Bill Johnson said to Mandy
Snow, How'd you like to go to a
minstrel show?' And Mandy said,
Well, I don't know in a very
naughty tone. Them minstrel
folks amt got much sense! It's
Just like wasting your fifty cents.
But I'll tell you what I'll DOLL
go along with you, when Shake
Speare comes to town.
4
The idea of waiting for Shake
Speare is one that gathers popu-
lar force. Fritz Leiber, backed by
a Chicago civic organization, has
scarcely folded his scenery and
departed when the Stratford-
Upon-Avon Festival Co. comes to
town.
Patriotic moods are no longer
permitted to assert themselves in
demonstrative argument concern
ing the relative merits of Ameri-
can or British Shakespeare. The
world is at literary peace, and
there is no chance of a repetition
of temperamental turbulences
corresponding to the Forrest
Macready riots.
X X
Numerous incidents of poets
who have had their troubles with
politics are easily recalled. Ran
dolph Hartley, good Connecti-
cut American now in charge of
the journalistic fortunes of the
Stratford players, recalls such an
occasion with impressions still a
little poignant, despite the phil
oSophy into which time has
melted them. He wrote an In
dian opera entitled "Poia," with
that accomplished composer, Ar
thur Nevin, brother of Ethelbert
Nevin, whose delicate bit of melo-
dious fancy, "Narcissus, still af-
fords artistic verisimilitude to
many a bold and inconvincing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Sue Carols Day Joys.

1T IFE is not what it is cracked up to
be on the limpid plains of Cali
fornia," says the demure Sue Carol,
who in 1.-THE Lone Star Ranger" energies
suddenly with long skirts and red hair.
THE supposed origin of sitting at home
watching and waiting for the rain, the
bonfires in the hills, the swimming
tea parties on the beach, the eternal
publicity parade is, to put it vulgarly,
baloney!
mol" says Miss Carol in a deter
mined voice. Life is certainly not a
bed of roses" And with that she de-
scribes her average day
IT wake with the dawn. Then I
dance-yes, dance right beside my
bed. Then I eat-have breakfast that
is. Then 1 sing-you know, air the
tonsils-and If it's bad I go to my
teacher. Then go to the lot and get
myself photographed and recorded.
After which I dance some more, have
dinner, and to insure sound sleep
do little fencing in my nightgown."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Dressler Extols Carlo.

ONE generation speaking, as it were,
- to another is apt to be slightly
more than cauStic. Such. however, is
not the case when that great shining
light of our fathers day, Marie Dress
Ter, has anything to say about Greta
Carlo. Marie, in fact, not only raises
her hat politely to this magician of
emotional fireworks, but bows low in
reverence to a talent which she says is
'alone and apart"
"Greta Carlo has achieved niche all
her own" says Miss Dressler, and con-
sidering the vast amount of water that
has flowed under the bridge since Miss
Dressler began to breast the histrionic
tides, she really ought to know. She's
a charming girl, too" says the dynamic
Marie, who has shaken more people
from their aisle seats with laughter
than any IL other condolences on the
screen. "I say girl" she continues eu-
Realistically, because she is just that
a dreadfully young creature to carry
the burden Of the great success that
she has attained"
Thereupon the blond Miss Dressler
heaves a sigh and explains that the
cause of the sigh is the sight of the
lovely Greta's figure. which, she adds
hastily, Is 80 reminiscent Of hers
some years ARol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23

rines" Her Interpretation of the role
of Nine. Trentoni instantly won her
stardom and an enviable position in
The American theater
Since this engagement, Miss Barry
more has been starred in long list of
successes, with noteworthy character
izations in Carrots" Cousin Kate. -"
"a Dolls House." Alice-Sit-by-the-
Fire" THE Silver Box" "Midchannel,"
''Trelawney of The Wells" THE
Twelve-Pound Look, 1.-THE witness for
the Defense" "a Slice of Life" Our
Mrs. McChesney," "Declasse," Claire
de Lune," Romeo and Juliet" and 1.-THE
Constant Wife"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
0cene from GIR5Y DREAMS. E6bce (S70qe)
The Canned Beauties.

IN discussing the ills of the
= theater Florenz zeigfeld. pro-
ducer of elaborate musical shows,
mentions the greatly increased
cost of production. I'm the past
years." he says, II have produced
"a editions of the 'FollieS.' At
first. the cost Of staging amount
ed to $4,000, and the expenHe
account ran to $4,000 per week.
Now it costs 100000 to produce
a 'Follies' and $4,000 week to
keep it running. There will be
no new 'Follies' this year, but
will produce another revue. Then
the show will be turned into a
photoplay. I'll put the famous
stage beauties in a can and ship
them around. 1t won't be like
fresh fruits, of course, but it will
be the best canned goods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Talks on Cathedral.

zen. JOHN j. PERSHING. whose
public appearances since the end
of the World War have been quite rare,
is featured in the Paramount News at
the Metropolitan Theater this week.
The former leader of the A. E. F. de-
votes his news reel space" to a talk
on the building of Washington Cathe-
dral. The pictures show Gen. PerShing
who is a member of the Cathedral
Committee for Washington Cathedral,
standing beside a model Of the COM
pleted edifice in the curators Office.
The fllm is also screened at the Am
bassador and Tivoi Theaters during
the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Sir Archibald to Be Here.

CIR ARCHIBALD FLOWER, chair
- man of the board of governors of
the Shakespeare Memorial, will arrive
here from England Wednesday to at
tend the opening performance in Wash
ington of the Stratford- Upon-Avon Fes-
tival Co. During his stay he will
address the students of the Georgetown
University, the American University and
other educational groups on "Stratford
and the Shakespearean Players"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
when Shakespeare Comes
To Town"
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

In the cycle of reiuvenation
now so iridescently in evidence
that romping village hoyden
"Sari" returns, a personality that
defieS time and geography and
may be defined even as an exotic
reflection Of our own Sis Hopkins.
The prima donna and her oper-
eta present themselves with all
the vivaciouS charm that swept
them into favor here when "Sari"
seemed but butterfly of the lyri-
cal moment in poisoning will
dernesS Of sunshine, wit and song,
which in recent seasons has been
left UNEMPLOYED. 1t returns from
Chrysalis and delighted audiences
welcomed it as another evidence
of an awakening Springtime in
the fascination of the theater, for
it must be admitted that some of
the more or less robot dramas on
fatalistic themes have been rather
bleak and wintry.
X + 4
It was Henry Savage who called
her Just "Mitzi" for the purposes
of the billboard. The memory of
Lolita, whose name was so pun
gent and eXhilarating as to lead
that prince of American farceurs,
John Brougham, to refer to her
in those very distant pre-war
days as "a dramatic cocktail" led
many managers to envy the crisp
title which carries suggestion of
affectionate familiarity. Politi-
clans have realized its value from
time uncounted. Even Theodore
Roosevelt could not be acclaimed
truly great until he was referred
TO, either in praise or censure, as
freddy"
For. this our romping .prima
donna, her native name of middle
European origin was too much to
say, so Mizzi Hayes was cut away
at the middle and we have Mitzi,
an established American favorite.
1t is not easy to lure talents of
the Old World to this cold and
calculating American atmosphere,
but once acclimated to the golden
sunshine which conquerS tenn
peramental chill, they never go
back home.
\ y
A similar experiment was tried
with Miss Taliaferro. Her name
was altogether a pathological puz-
zle, being popularity pronounced
+Talliver" SO they changed it to
"Nell."
Opinions still differ as to
whether the manager who so
Early loves to undertake the easy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23
Stage and Screen Attractions This Week

Otage and Ocreen Attractions his Week
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "Show Boat" Opens tomorrow evening
POLS-Ethe Barrymore in 1.-THE opens this eve
ming F ~ ~
GAYETYGirls froh the Foes burlesque afternoon
and evening.
COLUMBIA"Anna Christie" afternoon and evening
R-k-O KEITHS-"The Grand Parade" This afternoon and
evening -
METROPOLITAN"Son This afternoon and eve
ming
PAACE-Shp from Shanghai This afternoon evening
FOX-Lone Star Ranger" This afternoon and evening"
R1ALTO-"Undertow" This afternoon evening
EARLE-"The Aviator" This afternoon and evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23

Opinions still differ as to
whether the manager who so
Early loves to undertake the easy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23

A similar experiment was tried
with Miss Taliaferro. Her name
was altogether a pathological puz-
zle, being popularity pronounced
+Talliver." SO they changed it to
"Nell."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRIBUTTON

State of Minnesota. County of Pine. SIS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the estate of Mabel
Anderson, decedent:
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interes ted in the final account and dis
tribution of the estate of said decedent !:
The representative of the above named
decedent. having filed in this court his
final account of the administration OF
the estate of said decedent, together
with his petition praying for the adj
justment and allowance of said final
account and for distribution of the
residue of said estate to the persons
thereunto entitled. Therefore. YOU:
and EACH OF YOU, are hereby cited
and required to show cause. if any you
have. before this court at the Probate
Court Rooms in the court house in the
Village of Pine City. in the County of
Pine, State of Minnesota, on the 18th
day of October. 1880. at one o'clock
p. NJ. why said petition should not be
granted.
WITNESS The judge of said court
and the seal of said court. this 18th day
of September. 1890.
Court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX.
Judge of Probate.
LAMSON & REINHOLD.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Sept. 1S-Oct. p
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
LEGAL NOTICES
ORDER LIMITING TINE TO FILE
CLAIMS AND FOR HEARING
THEREON

State of Minnesota. County of Pine. S.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the estate OF JenS
Nielsen. decedent.
Letters testamentary this day having
been granted to Hansine M. Nielsen
1T Is ORDERED. That the time with
in which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court. be. and
the same hereby is. limited to three
months from and after the date hereof:
and that December Sth. 1890. at one
O'Clock p. M. in the Probate Court
Rooms at the court house at Pine City,
in said county. be. and the same hereby
rs. fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon and the eXamina-
ton. adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within the
time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in the ASkov
American as provided by law. and by
mailed notice as provided by the rules
of this court.
Dated September 5th. 1880.
court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX.
Judge of Probate.
L. BYRON OLSEN and S. G. l. ROB-
ERTS. Attorneys for Representative.
Sept. 11-25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
FLEMING TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Market enter
tanned friends from the cities Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Breiland called
at the Carl M. Anderson home Sun
day afternoon.
Clarence Odegaard of Duluth, is
visiting Indefinitely at the Sam Long
shore home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Figg and daugh-
ter, Mabel were visiting friends here
over Sunday, returning to Minneapolis
Sunday evening.
Ed Beavens, ST., of GAINESVILLE, and
Emil Gerdts of Waseca, have returned
home after two weeks visit here. Mr..
Gerdts was feeling fine afer his oper-
alton for appendicitis. They left last
Thursday morning.
William McDonal of Duluth, Wis
tied at the Ed Beavens home Friday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRIBUTION

State of Minnesota, County Of Pine. SIS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the estate OF Thure
Bergman. decedent:
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the final account and
distribution of the estate OF said de-
cedent: The representative OF the above
named decedent. having filed in this
court his final account of the admins
tration of the estate of said decedent.
together with his petition praying for
the adjustment and allowance OF sad
final account and for distribution OF
the residue of said estate to the per-
son thereunto entitled. Therefore.
YOU. and EACH OF YOU. are hereby
cited and required to show cause. II
any you have, before this court. at the
Probate Court Rooms in the court
house in the Village of Pine City. in
the County of Pine, State of Minnesota.
on the 9th day of October. 1880. at one
O'Clock p. m, why said petition should
not be granted.
WITNESS. The judge of said court.
and the seal of said court. this Sth day
of September, 1880.
Court Seal ROBERT WHOA.
Judge of Probate.
LAMSON & REINHOLD,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Sept. 11-25)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
DUQUETTE

Sunday visitors at Mrs Ellen M.
and son of Park township, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Pearson. Mrs. Ebba Osterick,
Mrs. Effie Sundstrom and daughter,
and Miss Hannah Pearson, all of Du-
luth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Thomson and
daughter, Phyllis June, Of Remson,
Iowa, are visiting at the P. Erickson
home for a week. Mrs. Thomson is
daughter of the Erickson's.
Edwin Johnson, ALT Erickson and
Dick Thomson made a trip to the
southern part of the county on an
apple buying expedition Tuesday.
A dance will be given at the Du-
quette Community hall Saturday
night A new four piece orchestra
from Superior will furnish the music
The Great Northern Train No. "a
became stalled at this place Monday
evening on account of the engine
breaking down. Conductor McNorton
telephoned to the Nickerson operator
who got in touch with Superior and
another engine was dispatched and
pulled the train to Superior Nobody
hurt.
Mr.. Dahlgren of Cambridge, field
man for D. E. Ryan Co made a call
here Tuesday and inspected the pota-
to warehouse and looked over the spud
situation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETl
TYON TO SELL, MORTGAGE OR
LEASE LAND

State of Minnesota, County of Pine
IN PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the estate or Edltn
Virginia Anderson, Edwin Oscar Ander-
son. Carl Raymond Anderson. and Mar
ion Viola Anderson, wards.
The State of Minnesota TO all persons
interested in the sale of certain lands
belonging to said wards. The petition
of John Peterson as representative OF
the above named wards. being duly nleo
IN this court, representing that 1t Is
necessary and for the best interests OF
said estate and of all interes ted therein
that certain lands of said wards de-
=Scribed therein, be sold and praying
that a license be TO him granted to sell
the same
NOW THEREFORE. You and each OF
you are hereby cited and required TO
show cause. If any you have. before
this court. at the Probate Court Rooms
An the court house, in the Village OF
Pine City. County of Pine. state OF Min
nesota on the 18th day of October.
1880, at ! O'Clock y. M, why the prayer
OF said petition should not be granted;
Witness the Judge of said Court. and
the seal of said court this 18th day
of September. 1880.
<Court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX,
Judge of Probate Court.
IAMSON & REINHOLD.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Sept. 1S-Oct. p
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25

market usually held by Minnesota
and have caused the prices to drop
materially. It's hoped they may soon
clean up and enable our people to get
the price which we think they ought
to have-around one dollar per bushel
Hot weather has made it next to i'm
possible to handle bagas, SO the mar
ket on them is also inactive.
The C. E. meeting at the Rudd
school house Sunday evening was well
attended The c. E. meets in Bruno
Sunday evening. Come and bring
your family and friends. Robert
Berglund, leader.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
EAST OF BRUNO

Mabel Hedin of Minneapolis, an(
brother, Oscar, visited with Mrs AL
bert Osterkamp and at the Ed RupI
home Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert OsterkamI
visited at the Ed Charpentier home
Monday evening
Viola Rupp spent Monday night with
Pearl and Ruby Rupp.
Howard Plaisted is spending a few
days at the Mike Plaisted home. He
expects to leave shortly for Browns
vile, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs Klingbeil spent Fri
day evening at the Billman home.
Mrs. Mike Plaisted and Howard
Plaisted called at the Mel Plaisted
home Saturday afternoon.
The Billman family spent Tuesday
evening with the Osterkamp family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Plaisted and
Howard Plaisted called at the C. o.
Billman home Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Pierce of Port
land Ore, visited at the home of E.
j. Miller over the weekend Mrs.
Pierce was a sister of Mr.. Miller.
They have not seen each other since
war time, 1918. Mr.. Pierce is a con-
tractor for the Pacific Coast Fruit
company.
Mr. and Mrs John Babe called at
the C. o. Billman home Tuesday aft
ernoon
Clifford Charpentier spent Tuesday
evening with Dale Miller.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-09-25
OPINIONS

Every day, bank robberies are re-
ported No town is exempt now. Our
town may be next. The banks keep
insured and now most banks are
keeping only a small amount of cur
rency on hand to help make it less
profitable, but what strikes us is why
this wave of banditry can't be
stopped. A good efficient police force
and capital punishment would have
some effect on them; just what right
to life has a bandit who will come in
and shoot you if you don't do exact
ly as he says and perhaps shoot you
anyway; surely that man is murder
er, and should be hanged. A lot of
soft people will tell us that's not the
way to reform men. Well, we fail to
see any of them reforming under
their method. Let's go back to cap
ital punishment and have short trials;
dead bandits don't rob. They lay per-
fectly still.