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The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Sometimes Draggy

So as summarized the con-
sensus of opinion for the first
American audience for Wonder
Bar" it was that the new muSi-
cal Is q good show but not a
great Al Jolson show.
When New York sees this per
Torrance it may be different.
There is q flexibility and an in
formal method about the presen-
tation Of wonder Bar" which
permits the convenient injection
Of new Jokes, new songs, greater
variety of entertainment. This
win undoubtedly be supplied be-
fore Wonder Bar" is much older
for as it shapes up there is repe-
tition in dancing, a sameness
which diSsipates interest particu-
Iarly when Mr.. Jolson is not
dominating the scene. If it
could be arranged, for instance,
that Mr.. Keating, the magician,
be allotted 10 minutes for the
glib patter and smart tricks with
which he regaled Belasco audi
ences Of a week ago, I know he
would command more attention
than more waltzing.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07

M ERIVALE In
NEW DRAMA
BY PINERO

The combination Of Philip
Merivale as the star Of a new
drama by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero,
the renowned British playwright,
entitled "Dr. Harmer," is an ideal
one that promises unusual enter
tainment for Washingtonians.
Under the sponsorship of Lee Shu-
bert, it will have it's first presenta-
ton on any stage at the Shubert-
Belasco Theater for one week,
commencing Monday evening,
March 16, prior to its Broadway
premiere.
Pinero, the author of such past
successes as THE Second Mrs.
Tanqueray," "His House in Or
der" "The Gay Lord Quex," "The
Thunderbolt" and Mid Channel" 4"
again displays his superior knowl-
edge of stage technique in "Dr.
Harmer," which clearly reveals.
his remarkable sense of the
theater. Although his newest play
was written after he had passed
his SEVENTEEN year, Pinero has in
corporated into it all the skill and
vigor so characteristic of his
earlier works.
Has Mystery Element
"Dr. Harmer" tells the absorb
ing story of a decent, kindly well.
loved young physician who once
a year for a period of three
weeks, becomes imbued with an
irresistible urge that compels
him to drop completely from the
sight Of his friends and acquaint
anceS and give vent to his inward
longingS. Upon his return to his
regular routine Of being expert
adviser to his patients on domestic
as well as physical troubles, he
vouches no information whatever
concerning his strange disappear
ances, keeping his almost unbear-
able secret locked deep in his
soul. It is with the perplexing
mystery surrounding his annual
holidays" that DIR. Harmer" is
concerned. marching on to a sur
prising, thrilling yet logical eli
max.
Philip Merivale, equipped with
the best role of his notable career,
not forgetting his superb por-
trayal in Death Takes a Holi
day." plays theStitle role with in
finite precision and delectable
truth. His supporting cast is one
that has been selected with me-
triculous care and includes on its
roster Hal j. Scott, Connie Ora
ham, Helen Vinson, Viva Birkett,
Roland Hogue, Wallace ErSkine,
Frank Greene, Olga Birkbeck,
Reginald Malcolm and Felicia
Vail.
Stanley Logan, who has staged
such successes as "Topaze" and
Young Sinners" is responsible
for the expert direction Of DIR.
Harmer."
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Rachn,aninOff to GiUe
d. e.. Recital Mar. 20

Serge Rachmaninoff, the great
Russian composer and pianist,
makes his annual visit to Wash.
ington on Friday afternoon, March
20, at 4::3O o'clock, when he will
make his only concert appearance
of the 1930-31 season at Consti'
tuition Hall. Rachmaninoff's con-
cert will be the final event in
Mrs. Wilson -Greene's Artists
Course of afternoon music a ]
events, and it will also be the
final concert of Mrs. Wilson
Greene'S current season.
Mr.. Rachmaninoff has not yet
announced his program, but it is
assumed that the massive Liszt,
the superb Chopin, the electric
Dohnanyi and even his own COM
positions may be represented
among the numbers that Rach-
maninoff will play.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
LEON JANNEY
HAS PRIVATE
TUTOR

Leon Janney, who is featured
in Fathers Son" the First Ma
tional production now at the
Warner Bros Earle Theater, was
born in Ogden, Utah, April 1,
1917. He went on the stage at the
age Of two and a half years, play
ing the Pantages and Orpheum
circuits for several seasons. -Four
years ago he came to Hollywood
and began his picture career.
At first he played numerous
child parts, one with Marion
Davies in "Old Dutch" and one
with Lillian Gish in THE Wind"
He appeared in several Fox
animals comedies and was fea-
tured in both English and
Spanish versions of Our Gang
comedy.
Leon got his first big chance in
pictures when he was signed to
play in Courage" a part which
he got entirely by his own efforts.
The boys realistic delineation OF
character and his ready response
to direction ompted ]. L,
Warner to sign him to three
year contract. His first role un-
der the new contract was with
George Arliss in "Old English"
This was followed by the Door
way to He'll"
He attended public school and
the professional school in Holly
wood, until his picture work pre-
vented his continuance. Now in
his second year with a private
tutor, he likes Latin but does not
like French which he has studied
for three years because Of its
value to him in talking pictures.
He has a decided aversion to
geometry. Another one Of his pet
hates is being called youngster,
he says that it make him think
of a gawky young steer.
Icons hobby is stamp collect
ing. His favorite sport is horse
back riding. He plays tennis
mot so we'll" he says and is in
tereSted in sciences and me-
chanicS. His literary tastes lean
toward romantic. relieved by de-
tective stores. He hopes to follow
the stage, and his greatest ambi-
ton Is to play Skylock.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Met Will Offer
'Ibettson' Here

The Metropolitan Opera COM
mittee of Washington, announces
through it's chairman, Mrs. Tracy
Dows, that peter Ibbetson," "
Deems Taylor's new and dra-
matically great opera that is the
novelty of the New York season,
will be the final opera of the
Washington season Thursday
evening, April 16, at the Fox
Theater.
Bori, Edward Johnson and
Lawrence Tibbett will be in the
cast.
Gigli and Lily Pons will sing
the Wednesday matinee, April IS,
with "Mignon."
The brilliant opening event,
the "Tosca" of Jeritza to the
"Scarpia" of Tibbett. Tibbett
twice, for the film fans. A stun
ming and new music-drama in
the Du Maurier novel set to
music, peter Ibbetson."
Season reservations are in order
at the box office of Mrs. Wilson
Greene.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Young Actress
Gets Big Break

It is not always good fortune
for a talented young actress to
attain movie stardom overnight
Many have discovered through
bitter experience that it is better
to advance slowly. For many
have seemingly achieved the
heights only to learn that the
position gained is too difficult to
hold. However, occasionally, an
actress will emerge quickly as a
star and then go from one success
to another, That is the case with
Constance Cummings, who plays
a role opposite Jack Holt in THE
Last Parade" now at the RK-O
Keith's Theater.
Miss Cummings, who, before
entering pictures, played in "The
Little Show" This Mans Town
and June Moon" on the New
York stage, first came to Holly
wood to play a lead opposite
Ronald Colman. Plans for film
ing the picture were eventually
abandoned.
Undaunted, she transferred
her services to Columbia Pic
lures and from that time on, for
tune smiled upon her. She was
first cast for the important role
in THE Criminal Code" and met
with such success that an en-
gagement as a feminine lead in
The Last Parade" soon followed.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Needs Wow Songs

I think al Jolson has been un-
duly alarmed over the public chill
which was applied to his last
screen musical, and, being ex'
tremely sensitive about arctic re.
ceptions for his efforts, forthwith
divorced himself from songs Of
the type of April Showers,
"Cryin' for the Carolines" and
similar sentimental ditties.
One Of the New York ticket
spectators who came down here
Thursday night to fix a cold, ap'
praising eye on the box office
pulling power Of wonder Bar
on Broadway said: UNLESS Jol-
son gets back to his own type Of
song, the kind he does better
than anybody else-I give won
der Bar" ten weeks in New York
and that on its novelty as en-
tertainment. What AL needs is
a group Of WOW songs and the
old life"
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Praise for Novelty

There was almost an electric an
ticipation in the air Of the Be
lasco Thursday night when that
first audience filed into this beer
and skittles atmosphere Of the
Partisan night club. They wanted
and expected something unusual
in q musical comedy way and they
got it. Filing out into the lobbies
for the intermission one heard
everywhere praise for the novelty
But there was also a very general
belief that Mr.. JolSon had not cut
loose with all he had. Perhaps it
would come in the second act
When this element Of doubt en-
tiers, when one playgoer asks an
other, What do you think about
it?'' then I think it is safe to dis
miss any talk of a smash hit
something which everybody com
mendS.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
LATEST
FILMED IN
NEW YORK

Actual New York scenes pro
vide the exterior settings for
Clara Bows latest fun-thrill-ro-
nance picture, "No Limit" at
Loew's Palace Theater.
The entire production unit for
mo Limit" went to New York
from Hollywood several months
ago to take the "shots" Of the
flaming haired Miss Bow and
her supporting players in various
places called for in the plot and
action of the play.
One of the scenes requires Miss
Bow to run to an 81" station,
dash up the steps and catch a
train which she rides to far
uptown point. A special ele-
vated train was arranged for
through the Interboro Rapid
Transit and the actual trip OF
several miles was made as the
camera clicked the action.
Other shots were made in an
automat restaurant and in a
fashionable woman's appare
shop. AS the heroine of the
play Miss Bow Is an ambitious
usherette in a big movie palace
She gains a fortune through a
lucky turn of fate, meets a crook
and falls in love with him and
almost gets arrested-but it all
comes out as all good movies
should end.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Burton Holmes Will
GiUe FiUe Lectures

Beginning his thirty-eighth
year on the lecture platform, Bur-
ton Holmes of the articulate trav-
els will presently return to the
National Theater, bringing with
him new pictorial records Of his
latest wanderings in Europe and
in Africa.
AS usual the Holmes series is
to be given in a cycle Of five
Thursday afternoons.
The course is to begin on
March 10, with a revealing pic
ture resume Of present-day Rome.
A little more than eight years
ago the Fascist army under Mus
Solini, marched on Rome. Each
anniversary of this event has
been marked by the unveiling of
some great public work. Last
years ceremony celebrated the
excavations and ratings of old
buildings which had grown up
about the Caroline Hill, and
which has brought into dignified
prominence the theater of Mar.
cellus, the famous Tarpeian Rock,
and other ancient monuments.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Three Leading Men
Help Out Clara BOLC

In her latest starring produc-
tion, mo Limit" now current
at Loew'S Palace Theater, Clara
Bow has for her supporting cast
three young men who are the
most sought after in Hollywood
movie circles by stars who want
supporting strength.
The three male members of
the cast are Stuart Erwin, Harry
Green and Norman Foster, all Of
whom have appeared in many
successful Paramount releases
during the past season.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Better HumOr

About the wonder Bar" COM
edy, it is folly to waste words. It
can and will be improved for I
have faith enough in the Jolson
talents to know he will not be
satisfied with the venerables
which passed as jokes on Thurs
day night. Below the belt humor
may go big in the Broadway zone,
but I still continue to believe
that Potomac audiences feel they
are being treated to something
more appropriate for turkey bur
leSque than the modern, high
priced, musical comedy.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
BEBE DANIELS
SHOWS RICH
APPAREL

Bebe Daniels, who is playing
opposite Douglas Fairbanks in
Reaching for the Moon" now
showing at the Columbia Theater,
anticipates the fashions of 1882
and is about the most gorgeously
gowned woman ever before seen
on the screen.
Edmund Goulding, writer and
director of the picture, gave in
structions to David Cox and How
ard Greer, noted designers, to use
their imaginations in creating
ultra modern styles. Here are de
Scriptions of several creations
Miss Daniels wears:
A black lace evening gown with
tinted rhinestone brilliants, worn
over black satin. It fits snugly
over the hips and has fullness
from the knees down, enhanced
by circular ruffleS. The bodice
has a bolero effect. With this is
worn a black velvet evening wrap
The sleeves are trimmed with er-
mine.
Another evening dress is of mist
gray triple voile, made with a cir
cular trouSer skirt, trimmed with
bungle bead embroidery. 1t is
tight over the hips.
Striking Gowns
The most striking evening gown,
however, is made of alternating
gold and silver metal cloth fitted
snugly at the bodice and over the
hips, where it flares out in circular
effect. With this is worn specially
designed modern costume jewelry,
heavy pieces of angular design
with large jewels.
A sport outfit for travel consists
Of a marine blue tweed topcoat
with collars and cuffs of a darker
shade Of blue suede. The tailored
dress is plaid of marine blue and
white, trimmed with suede. All
hats and shoes match these en-
Sembles. The hats are of the same
materials and are simple, snug af-
fairs.
A chic pajama outfit is made
of gray satin and chiffon in alter
mating stripes of a futuristic pat
tern. The sleeves of the jacket
are in the same design as the
trouSer legs and are edged with
chinchilla. From the throat float
two Scarfs of chiffon edged with
chinchilla. TWoscore girls who
appear in the picture wear Spe-
cially designed clothes in the ex-
pected mode of 1882.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
JOLSON TRIES
TO FORGET
'MAMMY'
by ANDREW r. KELLEY

It viii be interesting to watch
the result Of AL Jolson's studied
effort to get away from Nanny
and her Tin Pan Alley offspring
as demonstrated in The Wonder
Bar" the tremendously novel
continental musical which has
completely sold out its four per.
formances at the Shubert Belasco
Theater.
It must have been a comfort
and q sustaining influence in the
trying comeback test for the
very practical Mr.. Jolson to know
that he had cleaned the ticket
racks and that the clamor Of
hundreds to get into the Belasco
to see him must be a futile ges-
ture for this engagement.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Clara BOW Imports
Her SDeci0L Peaches

Clara Bow has no yen for
apples. What she likes is peaches
and she likes them most when
they are out of season. During
the filming of her latest starring
production, mo Limit" now cur
rent at Loew's Palace Theater,
the red-haired "It" girl imported
specially grown hot-house peaches
for her menu.
Frank Tuttle, her director,
claims that the young lady works
much better when her palate is
pleased.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
IOlsOn Is Unique

Thus 1t Sits down to the fact
Chevalier is Chevalier, unique and
distinct in his song method, even
though he is stumped by a
nanny song. Eddie Cantor is a
pop-eyed and prancing salesman
for the snappy topical songs, al
though I would hate to try and
see him do q Harry Lauder. Al
Jolson is Al Jolson, the singer
who made Nanny Preferred pay
The Washington times., 1931-03-07
Emotional Role

At a preview before hard
boiled Hollywood audience, the
work of Leon Janney in ga
theirs Son." the FIRST National
picture which is now playing at
Warmers Earle Theater, brought
tears to the eyes of many in the
audience. He is acclaimed by
many as the screens greatest
child-actor.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07

high and regular dividends. For
that matter AL Jolson more than
anybody else is responsible for
making the talking pictures ex-
actly what they are today. I
must say that I prefer the old
time black-faced AL to the high
brow JolSon.
The Washington times., 1931-03-07

Men and women alike will find the
24-HouF Service Directory published In
tOday'S Classified Section Of immense
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16
TASTE.TEST PROVES
SUPERIORITY OF
ROASTING METHOD
Hills Bros. Coffee, Roasted
Differently, Has Flavor No
Other Coffee Has

To drink Hills Bros. Coffee, after
you have been drinking other
brands, is certainly revelation. 1t
has a marvelously rich, satisfying
flavor that no other coffee has.
This delicious difference is due to
the way Hills Bros. Coffee is
roasted. Instead of roasting in
bulk, as others do, Hills Bros. use
a process they invented and pat
ented. It's called Controlled
Roasting.
AS the accuracy of the hour-glass
depends upon an even, continuous
flow :. little at time :. so the
delightful, unvarying flavor of
Hills Bros. Coffee is produced by
this patented process that roasts
evenly, continuously ...d q little at
time. Temperature and flow of
coffee through the roasters are al
ways under control. (Hence the
name Controlled Roasting.") A
uniform roast, such as no bulk
method equals, is absolutely as
sured. A perfect, unvarying flavor
results in every pound.
This delicious coffee comes to you
in vacuum cans. Air, which makes
coffee go stale, is removed and kept
out of these cans. Ordinary, "air-
tight" cans won't keep coffee fresh.
But Hills Bros. Coffee can't go stale !!
Order some today. Ask for it by
name, and look for the Arab trade
mark on the can.
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc, Los
Angeles, Calf. @ 1881
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16
HALLOWEEN FROLIC
COMMITTEES REPORT
PROGRESS OF PLANS

Committees given charge of ar
rangements for the El Centro Ju-
nior Chamber of Commerce fourth
annual Halloween Frolic at the Bar
bara Worth hotel October 81, met
last night to report progress of pre-
liminary arrangements, and mail
announcements of the frolic to
those who have attended in the past.
The entertainment committee an
nounced two tap dancers from
Brawley will appear on the program.
No other plans for entertainment
were given out, but the committee
promised a detailed announcement
of the Halloween program within
the next few days.
Frank Adams of the ticket sales
committee announced large early
sale of tickets. He said practically
one-half of the tickets for the frolic
are already in the hands of El Cen
tro people who in the past have at
tended this frolic.
The frolic, with a limited num-
Der of tickets on sale, is planned as
the most elaborate affair of its kind
ever given in Ell Centro. Those
wishing to attend are urged by
members of the junior chamber OF
procure their ticket reservations
early.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16

sound teeth and strong bones. The
efficiency OF each mineral salt is
increased by the presence of the
others in proper amounts.
The vitamins provide health
and vigor and the power to grow.
They steady nerves and have Il
market effect on the appetite
They are, in fact, protective"
substances. for their presence in
sures against the deficiency dis
eases.
Digestion to be Considered
Several foods which are known
to be difficult to- digest should not
be planned for the same day and
especially the same meal. A rich
pudding should not follow a heavy
meal. Discrimination in this re-
spect does much to prevent diges-
tive disturbances.
Concentrated foods should be
served with something which will
counteract their effect. O.
Foods stimulating the flow of
the digestive juices should be serv-
ed at the beginning of a meal.
For instance, soup precedes other
foods. Also. foods which whei
the appetite should be served as
a first course or between two
heavier courses. Sweets which
satiate the appetite should be
withheld until the end OF a meal
Another point to remember is
the advantageousness of keeping
the full value of regular meals the
same from day to day. A feast
one day and a famine the next
does not make for perfect health.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16
DANISH MOTIF FOR
PARTY LAST NIGHT

Among the delightful events Of
last night was the bridge party
given by Miss Winifred Woodward,
Miss Gerda Gravengaard, and Miss
Ruth Houseman at the Woodward
residence, 536 South Sixth street.
A Danish motif was originally
carried out in decorations and ap-
pointments and the refreshments
were delicious Danish specialties.
Miss Gravengaard completed the
effect by wearing a quaint Danish
costume.
Miss Beryl Lippincott received
the prize for high score at bridge
and Miss Irene Mccoy, the consola-
ton.
Guests were the Misses Nora Ep-
Ter, Evelyn Delaney, Beth Mel
bourne, Shirley Simpson, Vera Nc
Elyany, Lois Cook, Mary Baker,
Laura Redden, Edith Eicke, Kath-
leen Kavanaugh, Katherine Kenny,
Irene Mccoy, and Beryl Lippincott
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16
CLUB CELEBRATES
SECOND BIRTHDAY

Nous Faisons Joie club members
celebrated the second anniversary
Of their organization with a most
successful dance held last night in
the Ten Thousand club house.
Over $50 people were present for
the celebration and the affair was
undoubtedly one of the outstanding
events of the year.
The club house was attractive
with baskets of greenery, ferns, and
with softly shaded floor lamps. An
excellent orchestra furnished the
music for dancing and the guests
enjoyed a delightful evening.
Mrs. NJ. E. Stewart and Mrs.
Frank G. Weir were chaperones and
assisted the girls during the eve
ming. Mrs. Stewart presided at
the punch bowl and Mrs. Weir as
sisted at the ticket booth.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-16
BY SISTER MARY
NEA Scryicc Writcr

/ IF YOU remember that there are
certain we'll established rules
which govern the selection of the
food you feed your family, meal
! planning is not difficult.
The first rule in meal planning
is this: a balanced diet must be
maintained. Unless one is dieting
under a physicians supervision.
protein, carbohydrate and fat must
be supplied in definite proportions.
II has been estimated that the
minimum calorie requirement for
day for adults is twelve calOrics
to each pound of body weight.
Children need more food in pro-
portion to their weight than
adults. Physically active persons
those of sedentary habits. OF
these calories. ten to fifteen per
cent should be protein. twenty-five
per cent fat and the remaining
sixty to siXty-five per cent carbo-
hydrates.
The second rule to keep in mind
is the Importance of providing or
gaRic salts or minerals in neces-
Sary amounts. Calcium, phoS-
phorous. iron, iodine. copper and
other minerals are essential fac
tors in every meal.
Third. the protective foods" or
yitamins are imperative.
Fourth, a quart of milk a day
for each adult should be used
either in cooking or as beverage.
Fifth, each meal should contain
something crisp which requires
thorough mastication for the sake
of the teeth.
Supplementary these constitu-
ents. bulky foods and water must
be included.
bodybuilding Food
The function of each group of
foods is significant. Mary Swartz
Rose states that protein food has
an absolute monopoly on the nj
trogen supply of the body" and
that nitrogen enters into the con-
struction of body proteins which
are essential to the life of every
cell and constitute the most prom
inent part of muscle tissue. A
child cannot grow and form strong
muscles without it; a full-grown
adult cannot keep in health with
out it,"
Carbohydrates furnish heat and
energy and fats give energy and