The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 38

Thirlvight Theatre Work At Moorish Room State ll Park- Richardson Park School Emptied in 117 Seconds i Blackstone the Magician Here Three Days Next Week 1 RICHARDSON PARK, Oct. 16 Onlv one minute and 57 seconds (Special). The Richardson Park Holds Jbilectioii C. T. U.

held a meeting recently Odd Fellows Plan Tribute Plaque Will Be Unveiled In Memory of Lodge Men Killed During War at the home of Mrs. Beulah Palmer To Be Studied U. of D. Week-End Program Will Present Various Phases of Stage Arts with Mrs. O.

W. Hoagland presiding. Election of officers was held with was needed to clear the Richardson Park School of its 785 children when a fire drill was held there this morning. The drill was not scheduled and the teachers had not been warned that it would take place. D.

H. Mahan, fire marshal or the Five Points Fire Company, came to the school shortly after 10 o'clock Society for Preservation Of Antiquities Chooses Mrs. Mary Williams elected the new treasurer, and the following officers reelected: President, Mrs. O. W.

H. R. Sharp as President H. Rodney Sharp was elected Hoasrland: vice-Dresident, Mrs. president of the Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities at a meeting last night in Old Town Hall.

Mr. Sharp will succeed Mrs. Henry B. Thompson Francis Camperson and secretary, Mrs. Virginia Green.

Mrs. Elizabeth Donovan presided over the meeting of the Philathea Bible Class held in the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. Plans were made to hold a Hallowe'en party Oct. 27 in the church with this morning and said that his company wished to make the test. The alarm was sent in the firehouse by the school principal.

Ramon C. Cobb. Soon the fire apparatus, bearing Charles Beckerle, chief, and Robert Custin, assistant chief, appeared at the school from which the children had already filed. The first pupil was outside in 15 seconds. In spite of the excitement the children were orderly.

Mr. Mahan and the firemen and founder of the society and its president at the time of her death Round table discussions on phases of theatre work, two demonstrations of methods, a symposium, receptions and a performance of G. B. Shaw a "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" will comprise part of the program of the Eastern Theatre Conference to be held at the University of Delaware this weekend. Dr.

C. Robert Kase, director of the conference and head of the dramatics of the university, today announced the full program which will be based on the theme of "One Charles Lee Reese, secretary, and Miss Louise H. Tatnall, treas urer, will remain in their present Mrs. Marie Duck and Mrs. Donovan, co-chairmen.

The class will participate in plans for new auditorium posts. A resolution honoring Mrs. Mr. Cobb and nis iacuuy were pleased with the results of the test. Thompson and her work for the society was voted by the directors in attendance.

This meeting was the first held since the death of Mrs. Thompson last April 2. Marie Colgan, Blackstone. and Merle Norton who will appear in the Show of 1001 Wonders at the Playhouse next week. A committee, headed by William Sunday, being arranged by the church.

Dorcas Circle No. 3 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held a meeting on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. S. A. Heller, with Mrs.

Lulu Harvey. Plans were made to hold a cottage prayer meeting Oct. 27 at the home of Mrs. Rachel Keen. A one-act fantasy, "The Power and Glory," will be presented by the W.

S. C. S. in the church on Marvel, was named to look into the present status of the society, to Meeting Time Changed The Thursday and Sunday night meetings at the Baird Memorial Mission will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 o'clock in order that members may attend the Hyman Appelman talk at the State Armory. Next Sun.

day the mission speaker will be Lawrence Gibson of the Sunday Breakfast Mission. examine its assets and to make plans for its future. Later, a letter which will contain the committee's report and rec Jimmy Duffy Trio Appearing in the continuous entertainment at the "Moorish Room" opposite the Pennsylvania Station, this band of radio and recording artists furnishes the music for dancing and for the show which includes such stars as Arne Sultan, pantomimist and funnyman; Peggy Greer, songster, and George Lyons in musical arrangements. ommendations will be sent to the membership of the society. Nov.

2 with Mrs. Harvey, coach and The society owns the Old Dutch House in New Castle and the chairman. Members are assisting in supervising rehearsals. Mrs. Roger Thomas will direct the choir.

sions on his program of 50 mysteries, presented by a company of 30 assistants. Some of the illusions include: "The Magic Duck," "A Chinese Fantasy." "The Indian Rope Mystery," "Conchita," "The Vanishing Burro," "A Light Without Support, It Floats," "The Dream of Trilby," "Rabbit Inn," "From Film to Life," "Where Is the Girl?" "Flowers That Bloom Again," "A Visit to Spiritland," "The Story of Santa Claus," "The Drum That Can't Be Beat," "The Vanishing Bird Cage," "In a 20th Century Drawing Room," and many others. All of the illusions presented in the two acts and 30 scenes are synchronized with music. Blackstone, a favorite magician for many years, is returning to the Playhouse for four performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23, 24 and 25, with a matinee on Saturday.

This will be good news to the many who were unable to secure seats during his last engagement, as well as to the many who will again want to be entertained by this famous magic man. Blackstone is a unique personage who is not only a great magician of technique, grace and dexterity, but a splendid comedian who knows every trick, artifice and word to entertain his audience. Blackstone created all of the illu THEATRE Jacquette House on the state high EARLE New Castle. Del. Phone 257 way and also is interested in several other historic properties.

Theatre." The general topic Is in line with the national theatre aims of the American National Theatre and Academy which is collaborating with the university in presenting the conference. AH Interested Invited All persons interested in the work and discussions of the conference are Invited to attend whether or not they are delegates from a specific organization. Registration, as at all will be held in Mitchell Hall on the campus starting at 9 a. m. Saturday.

A demonstration of stage lighting by Harry Bidlake of the university faculty and a round table on the secondary school theatre will begin at 10 a. m. At 1 o'clock that afternoon, a discus-eion and demonstration on radio will be given by Dr. Armond Lee Hunter of Temple University, and at the same hour, Miss Peggy Harmon of the Wilmington Drama League will act as chairman at a round table on the children's theatre. The general meeting at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon will have Robert Durkee, president of the Delaware Dramatic Association, as chairman.

A bronze plaque in memory of the members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Delaware who lost their lives in World War II will be formally unveiled and dedicated at 8 o'clock Saturday night at the Odd Fellows Hall, Tenth and King Streets. All of the 27 lodges of the I. O. O. F.

in Delaware are participating in the erection of the plaque and will be represented at the ceremony. The Rev. Dr. Willard G. Purdy, pastor ot First and Central Presbyterian Church, will be the principal speaker The wording on the plaque is: "1941-1945, In Memory of the Odd Fellows from the State of Delaware who gave their lives in World War II," and the names are then listed on the plaque: "Robert A.

Wescoat, Delaware Lodge, No. George I. Jester, Crystal Fount Lodge, No. 10; Kenneth D. Jones, Howard O.

Parsons, William T. Stewart III, Friendship Lodge, No. 22; Dorman T. Daniels, Carl Herman Dorschel, Eden Lodge No. 34." The program provides for the invocation by Walter D.

Carpenter, grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, member of Centreville Lodge. Musical selections will be given by Ralph D. Murray, Winfred B. Dahling, J. Markle Toland and John C.

Wainwright. Robert D. Moore, Eden Lodge, deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, will conduct the flower ceremony. Following Dr. Purdy's address there will be musical selections by the grand lodge musicians.

Paris C. Kirby, Milford, grand master of the Grand Lodge, will formally unveil the plaque and Alvin T. Ardis, grand representative for Delaware to the sovereign grand lodge will conduct the closing ceremony and Dr. Purdy will pronounce the benediction. The plan for making and installing of the plaque originated with Delaware Lodge, but all the lodges in the state are participating in the costs and the ceremony.

The public is invited to the ceremony. The committee in charge, all members of Delaware Lodge, are J. Stewart McLaughlin, grand warden of the grand lodge; Henry C. Pen-ington, R. D.

Strong, Eugene B. Lewis, Philip C. Dougherty, Charles S. W. Buchanan, Harvey McCoy, and Alfred C.

Smith. TODAY and TOMORROW V. JOHNSON R. WALKER "THE ROMANCE OF ROSY RIDGE" Theatre Guide Rummage Sale A rummage sale will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the Mary Todd House, A and South Heald Streets, by one of the girls' clubs meeting at the settlement. ACE "Winter Wonderlan 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:40 and "Twi THCRS.

Si FBI. OPEN 6:30 P. M. Recital Tomorrow Students at the Delaware School of Music will appear in the first recital of the fall season at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening in the auditorium of the Y. M.

C. W. Creary Woods, director, has announced. Mr. Woods said the school will continue to hold monthly recitals as part of the students' musical education.

light on the Rio Grande," 1:40, 4. 6:20, 8:30. ARCADIA "Crossfire," 11:50, P. M. STRAND OPEN 6 Fred Astaire Replaces Injured Kelly in Film HOLLYWOOD, Oct.

16 (JP). Fred SEE THIS NEW COMEDY HIT ITS LADEN WITH LAUGHS! 1:53, 3:56, 5:52, 7:55, 9:58. CREST "Ramrod." 7:10, 9:19. EARLE "Romance of Rosy COPACABANA LYNN ROBERTS "THE PILGRIM LADY" Carmen Miranda Groncko Marx Andy Ruiseli Ridge." Open at 6:45. Drama League Scores Coup Will Be First 'Amateurs To Present 'State Astaire will replace the injured Gene Kelly in a new movie on which EDGE MOOR "Best Years of Our Lives," 2:08, 8:22.

"VIOLENCE" Nancy COLEMAN shooting is about to start, says M-G-M studio. GRAND "Thunder Mountain" MARYLAND AVE. (5-1 or 5-2 Bus) and "Hat Box Mystery." Open at 11. Of the Union' Cnntinnons Shoving tr9m 12:39 LOEWS "Merton of the Movies," 12, 2, 4, 6, 7:55, 10.. NATIONAL Doors Dpcn 11 A.

M. Daily A I Kelly had been rehearsing with Judy Garland for the role but on Monday he slipped, fell and fractured his ankle while practicing dance steps at home. The studio said Astaire will play the role instead of following his intention to retire from films. Charles Drake Lvnne Roberts WINTER WONDERLAND' Gene Autry 'Twilight on the Rio Grande BEG. THURS.j OCT.

23 3 DAYS 23-24-25 Matinee Saturday ERROLL FLYNN and BARBARA STANWYCK "CRY WOLF" "THE TROUBLE WITH WOMEN" meats MRKT. NR. 3RD OPEN 11:45 A. M. NATIONAL "Cry Wolf." Open at 11.

PARK "Copacabana." Open at 6:30. PIKE "Apache Rose," 7:08, 9:41, and "Millie's Daughter," 8:23. QUEEN "The Corpse Came C. O. Open at 11:30.

RIALTO "Drums Along the Mohawk," 11:45, 3:10, 6:35, 10, and "Mark of Zorro," 1:25, 4:50, 8:20. RITZ "Dear Ruth." Open at 6:45. SAVOY "Torrid Zone," 12:10, 2:04, 3:58, 5:52, 7:53, 9:47. STRAND "Pilgrim Lady" and "Violence." Open at 6. WARNER "Variety Girl." Open at 11:45.

The Wilmington Drama League will have the distinction of being the first "little theatre" or amateur dramatic group to present "State of the Union," popular Broadway success by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. This play will be given by the local group in their theatre on Lea Boulevard on Jan. 15, 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24. Earlier this season a professional group, headed by Kay Francis, gave "State of the Union" at the Playhouse on the opening of a road tour after the play left Broadway. Rehearsals are now going forward for Shakespeare's "Macbeth" on Nov.

13, 14, 15 and 20, 21 and 22. Directors for this production are Gladys and William Frank. Last year they successfully presented one-act versions of "Julius Caesar" and "Taming of the Shrew." George Ogle will serve as production manager and North Dowling as stage manager. Auction Sale Tonight An auction sale of used furniture and household goods will be held in the parish house of St. James' OF Church, Newport, beginning at 8 o'clock tonight.

The event, which The university's welcome to the delegates will be given by Dr. Allan P. Colburn, assistant to the president, and Dr. Kase will report in behalf of the American Educational Theatre Association, of which he is president. Arthur C.

Cloetingh of Pennsylvania State College will report on the National Theatre Conference of which he is a former director. Miss Rosamond Gilder, editor of "Theatre Arts" magazine, will address the meeting on "The International Theatre Institute." Election Scheduled At 4 p. m. Saturday the Delaware Dramatic Association will meet and elect officers, while three round-table discussions will be held at the same hour: Community theatre, with Richard Gage of the Harris-burg Community Theatre, chairman; university theatres, with Professor Cloetingh, chairman, and the high school theatre, with Miss Barbara Gittin, president of the Wilmington High School Thespians, chairman. The latter session will be open to high school students only.

"The Dark Lady of the Sonnets," will be staged by the university's E-52 Players on Saturday at 8:15 p. m. A reception for delegates will be held by the players in the lounge of Brown Hall following the performance. Sunday's program will open at 10 a. with two round tables on acting and on new plays and playwrights.

At 1:30 p. Col. C. Law-ton Campbell, chairman of the board of the American National Theatre and Academy, will preside at a symposium on A. N.

T. its plans and projects. A reception at 4 p. m. in Brown Hall, honoring the officers and directors of A.

N. T. will conclude the conference. 9 Z.tosrcyctsf will benefit the church, is sponsored by the church school. Articles for CREST OPEN 6:45 TWO SHOWS the sale may be brought to the hall this evening prior to the auctioning and the purchase price may be divided equally between the donor and the church.

Charles Long will Wilmington Manor WILMINGTON MANOR. Oct. 16 (Special). The executive committee of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the heme of Mrs. Charles T.

Ashley recently. Mrs. George E. Fisher was named chairman of spiritual life. The society cook books were reported for sale.

Officers and teachers were installed recently at the Wilmington Manor Methodist Sunday School. Charles S. Kleinbach is superintendent and Joseph Fisher assistant. Other teachers are: Mrs. Theodore R.

Hill, Mrs. Robert Richards, Mrs. Albert T. White, Mrs. Charles S.

Klein, Mrs. Roxie N. Guy, Mrs. James E. Moore, Mrs.

B. H. McDaniel, Mrs. Houston Looney, Miss Connie Warren, Mrs. George E.

Fisher, Mrs. William Andrews, Mrs. Wayne T. Abbott, Mrs. Brooks Reynolds.

Mrs. Herbert Byron, A. Brainard Peet, Raymond L. Blades, Herbert Baker, Irvin Kreemer and the Rev. Brooks Reynolds.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the fire company will hold a soup sale Saturday at 1:30 p. m. Miss Gertrude Drennan is chairman. The group will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening. Alfred Childs, leader of the choir of the Wilmington Manor Methodist Church is announcing plans for the ccming season reported a need for additional men's voices in the group.

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