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CCHT WILMINGTON MORNING NEWS, WILM INGTON, DELAWARE MONDAY. MARCH 21. 1921 CITY HAS CHANGE CREIGHTON HALE IN 'A DANGEROUS OPENING AT THE PLAYHOUSE THURSDAY LEWIS J. SELZNICK'S POWERFUL SELECT SPECIAL OPENS AT THE SAyOY TODAY ture, "The Testing Block" written by himself, when one finds "Darling Nelly Gray" as an Important feature of the picture, there is a warming of the heart, a reviving of past dreams "When you and I were young, Maggie." The Testing Block is to be pre-sented all ot this week 'at the Queen Theatre with Eva Novak playing the role of Nellie Gray. Will Make Plans For Easter Delaware Branch of the International Sunshine Society wilt meet at the home of Miss Catherine 1308 Lancaster svenue, this evening at 8 o'clock.

Plans will be made for Easter. TO SEE ERMIHIE Production Here Depends Comes to Playhouse With Reputation Earned on Stage Upon Amount of Interest Shown by People Since Babyhood TUES.andVED. Option Secured Whereby Has Played With Holbrook Blinn, Edmund Breese and Opera May Be Brought to Continuous Performance Beginning at 1 o'clock CREIGHTON HALE IN A DANGEROUS MAID Playhouse in April Other Noted Stars fit i It 1s -p to the people of WU- mlm to say whether they want file i miilf opera, Erminie, one TWO DAYS OF DE LUXE PHOTOPLAY First Exclusive Presentation. ONE OF THE BIGGEST HUMAN DRAMAS EVER SCREENED Wf ta features of the theatrical matli this season. This opera, with (.

superb cast beaded by De Wolf Jaw L.Luler WILLIAM DeMlLLE'S Creighton Hale who takes a part in 'The Dangerous Maid' coming to the Playhouse Thursday was carried on the stago when a mere baby and has been an actor almost from the moment he was br.rn. When a boy in Cork, Ireland his birthplace he sang in church choirs and took part in small shows in the neighborhood. He first went to school in Dublin and later in England joined Gertrude Elliott's company in "A Dawn of To-morrow." When that organiza tion came to America, young Pat Creighton Hale, as he was then known, came with it. After touring the country with JTInixir and Francis Wilson, has ween ptsylna to crowded houses whatever it appeared. It has just (closed a run of four weeks in Philadelphia.

The management of the Playhouse Ifcaa secured an option on Erminie gCsr the first half of the week, be- VEBAGORD8N in THE GREATEST LWE'Setecr Picture rnooocrrow Midsummer Jiadness Wwk rit wtr mj trtu r-v JACK. HOLTurf CONRAD NAGEh CCQanmounlQkture on April 4. Manager Tay- Offerings at the Theatres iiV of the company, nas noimea laager Finney that he is willing bring the bis production here if "The Dawn of Tomorrow" he joined people of Wilmington manifest the Hunter Bradford Stock in Hart SAVOY lenengh interest. This can be shown rels, the crooks, the artists and the criminals. Miss Myers' role is that of a cultured girl who poses as the ford for a season, and then toured A marvelous production, artistically presented, the next year with Andrew Mack Then came a season on tour with possessor of a great art gallery and disposes of clever copies of original Thy writing and sending cards to the jonayhonse.

The prices will be less Khan was asked in Philadelphia or say other If the liTeatre or music-loving witn orchestra accompaniment PRICES Mats: BaL, 25c; 35c. Eves. 25c; BaL, 35c; 50c (plus tax) the Ben Greet Players during which Corots and other noted works. the young actor managed to get th cream of all criticisms. Then came The last three days of the week will feature Lt.

Ormer Lock! ear's I summer season on Stock in Indian jL SSODtlC Xfty lO- snow ailljr cuwwommm "Vkhs opera will not be produced here. last photoplay offering "The Skyway- apolis, with a cast including House 3 THURSDAY Matinee Saturday man." It was just when this picture Peters, Florence Rockwell, John "The Greatest Love," Lewis J. S. Powerful Select Special, which will appear for the first time in Wilmington at the Savoy Theatre, commencing today, is remarkable for many things, but one outstanding point that immediately impresses ittself upon the observer is the magnitude and quality of the cast. The star ot the production is Vera Gordon, whose spectacular rise to fame as the "Mother" of "Hu-moresque" was the sensation of the year in screen circles.

Vera Gordon fit is believed, however, that there Wfll be a hearty response and that was nearing completion that Lt. Cumberland, Frances Nelson and Locklear took the risk that cost him Theodore Langford. The following EDGAR MacGREGOR submits his life. i blowing and carried him fifteen miles southeast of point where he left the plane. The landing was made especially fortunate in that season he was signed for "Indian Summer" in wheih John Mason was ithe people of the city will be en-labted to take advantage of this rare teeat.

Erminie is one of the best of the operas and its revival this year hailed with delight. Added to starred, and it was then that Pat ARCADIA there were no obstacles nor barbed Creighton Hale, became Cre'ghton wire rences witnin a naif mile, as Hale, for the Frohman office sug "Woe unto you Scribes and Phari- he nodded to Lieutenant Wagner to stall the plane, and Sergeant Chambers dropped off into space. "Due to extreme cold and weakness from lack of oxygen. Sergeant Chambers could not function his arms properly and had great difficulty in operating the 'chutes. It is believed he fell at least 1500 feet befgg he finally succeeded in pulling the wire so that the "chute could be released.

"A stiff wind from the north was gested that he drop the first name this was the fact that De "Wolf also has a "Mother" part in this re ses, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the outside of the cup, but within they "Indian Summer" had a brief. nomer and Francis Wilson were span of life at the Fulton and it was are full from extortion and excess." aoembers of the same cast. the wind dragged Sergeant Chambers at least a half mile before he finally succeeded in cutting the 'chutes' from his harness. Neither Sergeant Chambers nor Lieutenant Wagner felt any ill effects from the trip." sufficiently long to start Creighto The Biblical quotation js a sum As a matter of general interest the markable picture, and it is said that her portrayal far excells her previous screen efforts. Ambition, love, mystery, the sordid side of theatrical life and mother love and trust are Hale on the true road to success.

mary of the whole story of "The Frank Powell, the director Inside of the Cup," which the. Ar Pathe, saw him, and marked the lad cadia Theatre is now presenting as ingredients that Edward J. Montague has woven in the picture. As in his mind. He gave him a sma The Novel Music Play A DANGEROUS MAID Libretto by CHARLES W.

BELL Author It "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath." Music by George Gershwin Lyrics by Arthur Francis Incidental dance numbers staged by Julian Alfred REAL STARS ALL its chief program feature. Winston Churchill's famous novel of the same part in his next picture, but Hale an added attraction, vanity rair Girls" are shown in their latest made good, and a contract at name is the basis for the story de TO DISCUSS REFUSE splendid salary was his. velopment. comedy, "Make It Snappy." His first picture, as a featured full cast la given below: Cadeaux (his original character) Francis Wilson Sivennes DeWolf Hopper arqnis de Pomvert Francis Lieb Chevalier de Brabazon (guest of the Marquid) Alexander Clark Sugene Marcel (secretary to the Marquis) Warren Proctor Captain Delauney Madge Leasing Xtafois (landlord of the Lion d'Or) Charles C. Fais Simon (a waiter at the Lion d'Or) Adrian Morgan Aconite de E.

John Kennedy Sergeant John H. Reed Benedict John E. Douglas prminie Irene Williams Srinceas de Gramnoneur (her or- Thousands who have read the book and thousands more who have player, and only his second picture PLAYHOUSE fact; was the serial "The Exploits not will recall the furore of discus DISPOSAL PLANS of Elaine." Then came a brief re sion created by the publication of (cost of $50,000 for incinerating garbage. It would cost the city approximately $10,000 a year. If the work is done by contract, it will cost the city probably $50,000, and no contractor will want to undertake for a shorter term than ten years.

As a temporary measure, the superintendent suggested spreading the garbage and covering it with lime. Another proposition was made to the board by William Eldridge of 118 West Twenty-third street, in Tonight the Philadelphia orches turn to the stage in "Moioch" with Mr. Churchill's book. Many min tra will give a concert at the Play Edmund Breese, and Holbrook isters claimed that it was an I house. Blinn, but his picture contract called upon the cloth.

Tomorrow and Tuesday has been Council and" Health Board Will him back to the screen and "The Iron Claw" and "The Seven Pearls' QUEEN Meet Early This Week to two big serials kept him busy for set aside for a screen production, viz: The production of "MidsumiVier Madness." William DeMille, brother of the famous Cecil and himself tionths. lginal character) Jennie Weatherby Cerise Marcel (Erminie's companion) Alice Hanlon llarie Angela Warde Javotte Leah Lewis Fktwer girls, soldiers, peasants, riowns, lords and ladies, eta. Seek Definite Conclusion Now and then some enterprising director of note, has handled the which the garbage is to be ploughed under on the marsh lands along the Delaware river. This could be vaudeville team presents an act JULIETTE DAY ADA MEADE CREIGHTON HALE ARTHUR SHAW AMELIA BINGHAM JUANITA FLETCHER-VINTON FREEDLEY FREDERICK BURT REHEARSALS THIS WEEK wherein the songs of yesterday the Senate Passes Bill Allowing production of "Midsummer Madness" in a skillful and delightful manner. FOR PAGEANT 'AMERICA done, Mr.

Eldridge estimated at cost of about $13,000 a year. The Whitebill, passed by the Sen Bond Issue to Erect New Although the story is of a type songs our fathers and mothers used to sing are revived; almost invariably they meet with an enthusiastic response. So, in William S. Hart's new pic- Ensemble rehearsals for the gi entirely different from the producer's Plant gantic musical spectacle, "America, two recent productions "The Prince ate Saturday, authorizes the Board of Health of Wilmington to have plans for a crematory or crematories A Springtime Bouquet of Dangerous Maids PRICES Nights, 50c to $2.50. Sat.

Mat, 50c to $1.50. SEATS NOW SELLING which is to be produced in the Play house Easter week, under the aus Chap" and "Conrad in Quest of His Youth," it bears the same artistic pices of the Delaware Consistory prepared and submitted to Council The Board of Health will meet the members of City Council in a special quality which has characterized ail LEAPS FROM PLANE AT 4-MILE HEIGHT WASHINGTON, March 20 Details of the smashing of the world's altitude record for parachute jumping by Sergeant Ensel Chambers at Post Field on February 22 have just been received and public by the army air service headquarters here. Chambers jumped from a De Havi-land 4B airplane piloted by Lieuten A. A. S.

R. 32nd degree, with more When Council approves the plans session early this week to discuss pictures produced under Mr. De- than 1000 Wilmingtonians partici pating, will begin this week. En the same body is then authorized to issue the necessary bonds for the the emergency in the matter of gar Mille's direction. RIALTO bage disposal, created by the de construction of the plant.

Under A Dangerous Maid For those who are interested in struction of the crematory Friday semble -rehearsals for the second act will be held Wednesday and Friday evenings and for the first act the bill the city can also either op- the presentation of Edgar Mao- erats or lease the crematory. IT STARTS TODAY night, and the points of the 'bill passed by the Senate Saturday giv Thursday and Saturday evenings. Gregor's new music play "A Dangerous Maid," the announcement is made of the opening of the box of ing the authority to proceed with the This stupendous patriotic and New-Leaders Established SDectacular musical play, which is in Amer. Bowling Tourney fice seat sale this morning at the Playhouse. The first performance attracting the interest and attention of all of Wilmington is by far the biggest thing that has ever been Better in thrills, in drama and in heart interest than any Hart picture before.

of -the engagement is scheduled for BUFFALO, N. March 20 New Thursday evening. leaders were established in the two- produced in this city or vicinity. She is coming and susceptible men man event of the American bowling The vast army of participants is plans for a new crematory. The bill was unanimously passed, for the purpose of relieving the city of its situation.

While several propositions for the disposal of garbage have been suggested, it is said that the Board has as yet no definite idea in the matter. According to a statement made by, Thomas superintendent of the plant, it is possible by the expenditure of $1000 to put the ma congress tournament toaay wnen would better beware. All accounts acclaim "A Dangeroue Maid" a new being coached by a corps of eight First Showing of Best Ptetnrrs at Popular Prices. TODAY and TOMORROW CARMEL MYERS IN Beautifully Trimmed Ninth Episode of DOUBLE ADVENTURE WEDNESDAY Pauline Frederick THE WOMAN IN ROOM 13 Charles Norton and S. Knoche, of sort of musical comedy, a siren to WILLIAM s.

00 ART instructors from London, Paris and New York, instructors who are ant Paul T. Wagner. "At 1.45," says the air service announcement, "the plane carrying Sergeant Chambers as passenger took off and gained at altitude of 22,000 leet than four miles) above seal level at 2.45 p. m. Lieutenant Wagner was beginning to feel the effects of the rarity of the atmosphere and lack of oxygen at that altittTde and turned to Sergeant Chambers and suggested that the jump had better be made.

"The sergeant was rather weak and had difficulty in climbing from the cockpit with the two 'chutes' on his back, but after several attempts finally succeeded in getting in position to jump. When he was ready Madison. shot a total of 1294 anticipate with delight. Certainly Dins, three nours alter w. t-ieper called the greatest of their Kind the auspices surrounding the forth and Al Eroell, of Milwaukee, had fnrminf an organization which is taken the lead with a total of 1291 coming advent of the charmer are assuring.

C. W. Bell, author of one of the two foremost of Its kind chinery of thle burned building in in the world. Parlor, Bedroom and Bath lur- condition for temporary use in about Staged with scenery which, from 9Testing Block' nishes the score. Charles Gershwin the music, and Arthur Francis the the standpoint of size, is the great two weeks, and the matter of roof-fng the plant could be considered later.

He suggested that it would est earned by any road company, this mammoth production with its pay the city to build a plant' at a score. Producer Macuregor, is aiso responsible for such lively successes as "The Sweetheart Shop" and "The Velvet Lady." pins. M. Heim and W. Prey, another Milwaukee pair, rolled into sixth place with a score of 1253 pins.

There was quite a shake-up among the individual event leaders today. W. Roloff, of Milwaukee, took fourth place with a total of 679 pins; J. Krueske, another Milwaukee roller, got seventh place with a 668 score, and H. Marino, of Chicago, scored 1000 participants presents the great CCQcimmounlQHcture est assemblage of singing and danc ing artists ever witnessed on a local Mr.

MacGregor might have stage. This production uses more stressed the importance he attaches SAVOY elaborate costuming, the personnel to a cast for in "A Danderous Maid A-Newest Sunshine Comedy, THE SLICKER combines greater mentality and abil he has assembled a galaxy incomparable in any consideration of light a total of 663, going into eighth NOW SHOWING ity than any other performance place. either professional or amateur. musical farce. The play will run for six con Hiscast of "stars all" include The high roiling in the doubles and singles brought about a change MAJESTIC ARCADIA secutive performances, with five JulietteDay, Amelia Bingham, Ada nights and a matinee beginning Meade, Juanita Fletcher.

Creighton WILSON LINE Fourth Street Wharf PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT TIMETABLE LeaTe Both Wilmington and Philadelphia Tuesday, March 29. Hale back from the films' to his first love, the speaking stage Vinton Freedley, Arthur Shaw, Fred UNTIL THURSDAY NIGHT TUES. AND WED. in the standing of all-events leaders, W. Pieper, of Milwaukee, with a total of 1862 taking sixth place, while H.

Marino, of with his 663 count in' the singles brought his total for nine games to 1848, which put him in ninth place. eric Burt and others. A dramatic picture in which the star proves her versatility. GARRICK Miss Claire Whitney, the famous Week Days Except Saturdays film star, who delighted thousands Brandywine Springs Park some Shako-l'p in Ranks of Cabs PASADENA, March 20 Due to a double defeat suffered yesterday at the hands of Seattle and Mount Vernon, the Cubs are in for a shake-up. Changes were made in regulations permitting more train The Cup years ago as star of a stock com Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

7.30 a.m. 10.30 a. 1.30 p. m. 4.15 p.

m. 7.00 p. m. MAJESTIC A most unusual and remarkable situation forms the climax of Pauline Frederick's "picture, "The Mistress of Shenstone," which is to be presented at the Majestic Theatre the first three days of this week, commencing today. Here is the condition of affairs of the story, The Mistress of Shenstone, Lady Myra Ingleby, is widowed by the war.

Her husband was killed not in actual fighting, but through a premature order of another of his fellow officers. The tragedy and sorrow of Lady Mj'ra's life almost ruin her health. The pany, and who has since won tame in the movies, will be at the Gar- 8.00 a. m. 12.00 noon 4.15 p.

m. ing time. A. Cosmopolitan Production rick Theatre this week. She will be featured with Robert Emmet -Keane, the noted Broadway comedian, in new vaudeville act.

The bill also includes Sylvia Clark, Walter Clin- md Ronney; the rour RATES OF FARE Weekdays 30c Each Way Sundays and Holidays 40c Each Way NO INCREASE IN RATES Angelo to Fight K. O. Cliancy Billy Angelo, the York, lightweight, who fought a sensational bout with Joe Tiplitz, has been matched to fight George (K. Ohaney, the Baltimore knockout artist, eight rounds or less, in Philly Monday evening, March 28. Camerons; Polly and Oz; AuDria Rich and Ted Lenore, the Darrows, Jessie Frank and -others.

RJALTO Anrubpr double bill program feat Lewis J. Selznick presents Vera Gordon "The "Mother" of "Humorxqnc'') IS The Greatest Love Directed by Henry Kolker Picturized by E. J. Montagne Dedicated to the one to whom we turn in joy or sorrow Our Mother. The screen's greatest mother in the greatest presentation of the greatest theme.

ADDED ATTRACTIONS SNUB POLLARD in FELLOW ROMANS PATHE NEWS ures the first two days of the week Appeal for Furniture The Alert Branch of the International Sunshine Society wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a bed for Mrs. i Joseph Tomlinson in re at the Rialto Theatre. Carmel Myers' picture, "Beautifully ana the Ninth Episode of Charles Hutchinson's serial "Double Adven sudden death of her husband is followed by an earnest prayer that she may never come face-to-face with the man who was responsible for his death. In a small watering place in England she chances to cheer up and soothe the melancholy existence of a former officer of the war. Her pity for him changes to love and then an incident reveals to them both that he is the man who was responsible for the death of her husband.

The heart of the woman is torn between love and anguish. To yield to the one means subjection to the other. The drama of the picture can be easily imagined by the few important details set forth Frederick can be relied upon to give THE SIGN OF THE GOLD BRICK ture," are attractions. sponse to the appeal made yesterday. The branch is very anxious to secure enough furniture to make the members of this family comfortable.

Any one wishing to contribute fur TH? Mistress Roantifullv Trimmed is a siory of Greenwich Village and the curious folk that live there the scound- cSiieMStone niture may have it called for by WlnMton communicating with Mrs. B. I. Denio, 1107 We6t street. From the story of the same Chnrrhill'S Powerful Story, Tony Sargs' The sure sign of the Gold Brick is "Big Dividend." Not all affairs that pay big dividends are fakes, but all fakes offer to pay big dividends.

Think twice before yon draw your Money from the Bank. ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK 505 MARKET STREET OPEST TUESDAY EVEXIXGS FROM 1 TO 8.50 4 PAID OX DEPOSITS name. Comedvj TORCHEY MIXES IN Made Into a tremendous picture. Han't the proper emotional expression to the character as well as to appear as beautiful and cultured as she always does. Roy Stewart plays with her.

taxi PHONS 1 MARIONETTES IN TWO PLAYS New Century Club TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Matinee at 3 30 'The Rose and die Ring" Evening at 8.15 "Rip Van Winkle" The Quaintest. Most Novel and Artistic Performance Imaginable. Tickets now on' sale at Robe-len's, 710 Market street. Matinee, Sl.OO; Evening, S1.50. THE GARRICK.

WEEK OF MARCH 21 Afternoons at 2.50; Xlgbtaf S.15, 1 Special Enmurmcnt of Famous Broadway Comedian ROBERT EMMET KEANE, Asnloted hjr Claire Whitney, Film Star THE PLAYHOUSE Philadelphia Orchestra (96 Musicians) LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI Conductor TONIGHT, at 8.30 LAST CONCERT Soloists: THADDEUS RICH, Violinist ROMAIN VERNEY, Viola TSCHAIKOWSKY "PATHETIQUE" SYMPHONY Tickts. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $10, $2.00, now at Bos Ottos. Cardinals to Buy Toporocr ST. LOUIS, Mo. March.

20 E. C. Landgraf, president of the Syracuse club of the International League, was due at the training camp of the St. Louis Nationals in Orange, Texas, today, according to a dispatch received here, and indications are, it is stated, that arrangements will be made for the Cardinals to acquire George Toporcer, the infielder who wears spectacles while playing, Tor-porcer is the property of the Syra U1S1 IHtTO 8 1 CORD CrrCIURE-PROOF Polly and Os The Darrows Jessie Frank The Fonr Cameron Aubrey Rich and Ted licnore Walt Clinton Sc Julia Itooney 11 Eat TUrdi KVIAIA CIjARKE; "KlasKy Klown," the -Glad Girl," Npted Broadway Favorite. That cuse team, but has been at second base for St.

Louis sioca Um training season yin i ii i i "i i mm i un ii mum, i.