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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1919 Both Soldier fe- and Manager Hustle is the watchword of Captain Janes W. Greely, who recently OBO Wanted a Theatre, So She Built One Helen Collier, -who is seen with Lew Fields in "Friendly Enemies," is a native of Philadelphia. This probably, in the minds of Philadelphians, will account for the fact that when she couldn't get a theatre to snit her Bhe went and built one for herself according to her own idens. For Miss Collier is a theatre owner. She drew the plans and even superintended the construction of a playhouse at East Falls on the Reading Railway, to Philadelphia from 'Way dowa East to control the destinies of the Knlck erbocker Theatre.

And he has doott some hustling in his young life, for be has served the country in the militaxy service in addition to managing various theatres in New England. Captain Greely saw service with the Unftp cd Army during the Spanish- not far from this city. There, when if!) 1 sne is resting irom ner stage labors, she lives with her sister, Mrs. Mayman, and while she is home she run3 the theatre herself. 1 i But, it isn't often that this pretty little- Thiladelphian is home, for ever since Fhe started on her dramatic career with William Ineersoll in the Or- nheum Stock Company.

Fhe has been 5 jMr 'St engaged for good roles with prominent r-ompanies. She was with Ingersoll in Salt Lak City for eight months in stock, and then went with John Drew for two seasons, playing all the big cities all the way to San Francisco. vr 1 2S I mm She made another trip to the Pacific Coast with the "Turn to the Right" Company about two years ago. It was while she was on thia trip that a fit of homesick ness resulted in her return to East Falls and the building of t'e only theatre the little town ran boa.s.. looking s.t the theatre can see, she pays, that it expresses her as it is unlike any olher theatre in the United States.

dimes. U7. CLreebtf DRAMATIC OFFERINGS ONE -NEW ATTRACTION American War, when he was in Cuba during the campaign there, and had volunteered to go overseas with the American forces when the recent World War brought this country into the con- fcrrc frier test. He was fo thst he Now We Know How HisName'sPronounced Edward Abelcs certainly has a hard time with that name of his. It certainly is an easy name to pronounce once onp learns the correct way, but.my, how furious he gets when you mispronounce ioiu a wee uii ui a no auoui uis ogc as to be within the limit of the very rst call.

He was accepted and again donned the uniform of the soldier, going to one of the Eastern cantonments, where he instructed the new recruits into the intricacies of the manuel of Mr. Newman's First Traveltalk E. M. Newman will begin his annual Traveltalks season next Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the Academy of Music with' "Paris, 1018." LYRIC Enemies" continues its prosperous engagement here, Laving enjoyed the patronage of large and delighted audiences suice its hrst presentation two weeks ago. There are tears and laughter happily mingled in this play depicting the trials of Americans of German birth or parentage in this country.

As often as not the tears are due to the rollicking, uncontrollable laughter which the inimitable of the principals. Lew Fields and it arms and other things which enter into He is called all sorts of names over 1 or more than the telephone. One person calls him the duties of a soldier. Ahell-es, another Abel-is. Oh, they just Many strange thrilling scenes tan hjm everything but just plain Abels a year Captain Greely was engaged ia military work, and it was only a short tjme prior to his coming to this city that he received his honorable dis Please, readers, if you want to make await those who wonder what Paris is In the fascinating capital like Charles YVinninjcer and their support-i He was supply officer of the the heart beat of all France is felt.

ins company anl the inherent comedy ADELPHI Oh. produced by Messrs. Shuhert, will be seen Jicre for a limited time starting to-imorrow It is said to be the 3ast word in what a post-war musical orndy should really be. Its musical suiting vas provided by Augustus Rar-ratt. and Frank Tours and Philip Jiurtholoniae devised the j'-lot and wrote the book and lyrics.

The sinrv j- Lapiy. rolii sonx- on-- ami relates lo the adventures of an American girl, who os to Paris linihins her education. Her nncle fails to meet Jicr at the railwiy station, where she is discovered in distress by a rich American boy. whose father has sent him to Oxford. As Tietty's family is all mixed up in marriage and divorce, she is unable to romeinber whether her uncle's name Pdack, or Brow or ireen, though certain, it is ono of the I'ntil slie can untangle her color scheme the American, j( hoiei.

It tu'-; out that. Mr. (Irc-n. Hetty's soii-rt-for imcie. has divn-ed liis wife and is not immeiliai aware that she is in Paris with second husband, his successor, ana that he is tiuancing the iair with alimony supposed to cease Third Maine Regiment for some time.

Between wars Captain Greely was a promoter of vaudeville enterprises and also manager of a prominent theatre ra the city of Portland, Me. Under his guidance the Knickerbocker gives promise of being a gratifying success. Eddie happy just call him Eddie if you can't remember Abels. Edward Abeles is of Polish descent. He was born in St.

Louis, started his stage career as the tiny southern boy in "Alabama." Since that time he has appeared in every branch of the theatrical profession from musical comedy to motion pictures. His present role in "Oh, Lady! Lady!" is one of the most delightful bits of comedy seen on the stage in quite some time. However, Mr. Abeles' real heart interest is in Mr. Newman with government approval was accorded unusual privileges to photograph ail he saw and to travel where he would.

In this Traveltalk you will better realize the important part played by French women. have no false pride about the indignity of labor. Without their aid it would have been impossible for France to have continued in the war. In motion pictures, color vws and word ctory, of the piece call forth. "Friendly Enemies" in the hands of the company now here is a living answer to the question why it has received such unusually favorable notices throughout' the country.

Of course Lew Fields, as was to he expected, plays his role of Karl Pfeiffer in a manner that only he can assume. He has an opportunity'-for some serious acting of which h' takes full advantage. Mr. Winninger Is an unexcelled Henry Block and these; two are suppurfd an excellent com- puny consisting of Belle Mitchell. Alan i It 'i ri itfir nnrt 'T'ti orprjri.

in Westinjjhonse Men to Fronc The fourth entertainment and dane-e will be held by the Westinghouse Musical and Dramatic Club on Friday, January 17, at the Lu Lu Temple, at you will witness the memorable Fourth jnis dressing rom at the Chestnut of July festivities when the survivors street Opera House he said: TEMPTING VAUDEVILLE SHOWS of Chateau-Thierry our wonderful "I'm strongest for character parts. There's nothing I bike better than to 1 8.15 A. M. The Westinghouse Com- Hale, Marie Richard. Helen Collier aud ilobert William -s.

bse every iota of my identity. But, best i pany, where four thousand shop and i marines marched through the ttreetn of the city greeted by a throng such as Paris had never before seen. Big Ber-! tha was shelling Paris at intervals of of iR. KEITH'S As the headline fea- KN I CK ERBOCKER The slogan oi an, is mat opportunity wnicn even several Hundred otnee nelp are em- 1 1 1 r-rt tiiij tti- rvill my present role, does not af on the remarriage of the former Mrs. GARRICK In view of the really sen- Leonard" and his company of Green.

All parties become luv.dved in business which "Polly mjnstrels. Mr. Leonard has just fm- a curious and side-splitting financial ith A Past has attracted since its jsriefj a run 0f twenty consecutive V. twenty minutes and squadrons of German othas made their nocturnal visits while Mr. Newman was there.

weeks in New York and visits Phila tangle which Mrs. Green's second hus- premier here there is no question but band -a pugilist manages to straight- i what the splendid cast of players which "Tailor-Made Man" Coming "The Public Be which characterized the opening of this theatre at Fortieth and Market streets, under the personal direction of James W. Greely, a theatrical manager of wide experience, has met with the increasing patronage of that element of amuse- ment seekers who enjoy high-class vau- deville in conjunction with first-run i photoplays in a continuous perform- ancc running from one until eleven o'clock, with daily matinees. The bill I arranged for the coming week is filled with inviting features. The headline i on out.

David Belasco lias assembled for this Johnstone. Frank Fay, Hel- i comedy could remain for several weeks on Shipman and Harry Connor are the I longer. But it is really true in this featured placers. Others in the cast I instance that it has been found im- At the Garrick Theatre, Monday i evening, January 20, Cohan and Harris ford, of making myself absolutely unrecognizable. And you know I've played roles sufficient to be quite sure of my favorite.

"It's many years since I made my initial appearance in 'Alabama. and I've been at the game constantly ever since. In movies my premier hit was made with 'Brewster's Since then I've starred in five big film productions. In the theatrical profession there's nothing like having a finger in every. pie, so I've tried every branch and am still rooting for my old character parts." BURLESQUE AND MINSTRELS delphia as the first stop on a specially arranged tour.

The offering will be a burnt-cork coddity entitled "Dandy Dan's Return," which is said to be the most pretentious of the Leonard vehicles and contains a little more of everything, including more of the inimitable comedian himself. Joe Laurie and Alecn Bronson. who are known as "The Pint Size Pair." return to vaudeville in a comedy sketch with musical trimmings entitled "Let 'Er Go," de- are: Riciiaru Temple, Alan Edwards, Harry Dehnar, Emily rie Trament, Keletey, likhard Melbourne and David Drvor. ployed, has a dramatic and musical club that is equal to the best amateur theatrical organization in the city. Mr.

Fred Weiler, the Westinghouse musical director, who is in charge of all branches of musical and dramatic activities, has also organized a glee club of twenty-five voices, a thirty-five-piece band and a fifteen-piece orchestra, who have been rehearsing for several weeks for a production entitled "The Westing house Follies of 1019," said to be one of the biggest features ever attempted by an amateur organization, and has given each branch an excellent opportunity to perform to the best of their ability. Some members of the club are well known by the theatre-going public and have scored successes on the legitimate stage. William Sheldon, for three years with Dumont's Minstrels, is a top-notcher in versatility and will keep everyone roaring with laughter. Miss Agnes Grand, a charming entertainer, well known in Philadelphia's leading offering will be Mr. and Mrs.

William to cancel the books at Washington and Baltimore which have been made and thus this will be the final week of the Philadelphia engagement. Twice on Christmas and twice on New Year's "Polly A Past" broke all existing records at this playhouse. Not only has Miss Ina Claire scored a superb personal success but each of the other eleven players has come in for commendation. It is easy to under O'Clare. who will be seen in a laughable CASINO The best of Joe Hurtig's Irish sketch called "The Lakes of Kil-I a will present their laughing success, "A Tailor-Made Man," a brilliant Ameri-; can comedy in four acts by Harry James Smith, staged with Grant Mitch-! ell in the leading role, supported by the entire original New York cast di- tect from fifty-one consecutive weeks at the Cohan and Harris Theatre, New i York City.

The play tells an effective story in a tempo that is both unique and delightfully entertaining. Then, too. the lines and situations are so up- scribed as a' delightful bit of foolery, larney," in which these newcomers have 1 1 il uo wiiivu nu- w' ui. Mr. and Mrs.

Barry are to be seen in amnle scone for their brilliant Celtic attainments. Monaco will present a i tir.ction of rurfnirg all summer at the sensational musical novelty, hich com-j Columbia Theatre, New York city, an bines artistry and skill, and Fields and evidence of its exceptional quality, will Bandy will provide mirth in their com-i be the attraction this week with the edy skit, called "The Little Soldier two Sams Iewis and Dody as the i roaxious.y tunny, tnat tne iascmaung stand after seeing the little play why it. ran for consecutive performances in New York. Its ftory possesses exquisite daintiness and charm, abounds in clever lines and the mounting has the frequently-referred-to "P.elaseo storv never lags for an instant, from one of the funniest of the Barry sketches, called "The Burglar." and Lois Josephine and Tyler Brooke make their first appearance here as a team, in a singing and dancing act that is neat and refined. Bert Kalmar and Jessie Brown will also contribute new offering called "Bugland." a fantasy in four scenes, with special music and pronounced the season's brightest concep Bov." The Broken Mirror is a novel leading funsters.

Mr. Hurtig. than! affair in which the agility of one of whom no producer of burlesque, stands the company is put to a severe test in higher, has shown his usual managerial the rise of the first curtain but grows all the more interesting as the play progresses to its fourth and final scene. doing exactly the came things that the Big Actors' Fund Benefit On Friday afternoon, February 7, at the Forrest Theatre, there will be a monster benefit performance in aid of the. Actors' Fund of America.

This special matinee for such a worthy cause will enlist the cooperation of the leading lights of the theatrical profession and will be of such tremendous proportions of entertainment as to ensure the ready response of the public The benefit will be given under the personal direction of Mr. Daniel Frohman. president of the Actors Fund of America, who will supplement the big offerings from all the leading theatres of Philadelphia, with several noted stars and special features from New York. Local business arrangements will be in the hands of a committee, of which Mr. Thomas Love is chairman.

tion in singing and dancing acumen in this season ordering, and has even excelled his own best previous efforts in providing an attraction that is as gorgeous scenirally as it is clever in music and comedy. That his two British Aviator to Lecture Colonel W. A Bishop, of the British stars might have a Vehicle worthy of Royal Air Force, who has seventy-two -A- 1 1 11 A. 31 clubs, will be a sure bet in "A Revelation of Dance and Songs." William Livingston, a popular young comedian, will also do his best to make the "Follies" a tremendous success. A chorus of twenty will assist with the clever dancing and singing.

Mr. Weiler promises a most enjoyable evening to all who attend. The Westinghouse policy will be carried out, by extending to all uniformed men an invitation to attend. their talents and of the cast which sup iff BROAD A most delightful and dis- tinctly unusual evening's enter- "tainn ent is being given hy that distin- I guished artist. Mr.

Arliss who." t(moriTw night begii.s the second and last werk of an extremely suci-essfnl ongageruect in "The Mollusc" and "A Well Remembered Voice' 1 lis differentiation between the English gentleman who has acquired much of the spirit of the American business man with broeziness anil its is widely removed from the elderly artist father whose only son has lost his life in the great war, but whose voice returns to his parent bringing a message of cheer, rhiiip Merivale plays the 'Voice' with such elocutionary effect that the audience marvel at his skillful projection all over the stage. The company supporting Mr. Arliss is one of exceptional merit. Mr. Merivale has roles in both plays for, beside playing the Voice, he plays the husband of the indolent woman brought out of her mol-luscry by her brother, a role most admirably portrayed by Hiss Viva Birkett.

Olive Tell is the dainty governess in The Mollusc" and 'Laura' in a "Well-Remembered and Mrs. Arliss is well placed as the mother in the latter play. SHUBERT After setting Philadelphia rocking with buighter by their inimitable comedy acting in the Messrs. Shuberts' musical extravaganza "Hello Mclntyre and Heath, the famous blackface comedians, will close ports them, Mr. Hurtig ha- had written touch." Mr.

Belasco is entitled to praise for sending the original company in its entirety here. The final week will include regular afternoon performances on Wednesday and Saturday and an eitra one on Fridav. CHESTNUT ST. OPERA HOUSE Tomorrow night marks the beginning of the last two weeks of the highly successful engagement of "Oh, Lady! Lady!" which enters upon the eighth week of its engagement in this city. Cleverness runs riot all through the piece.

The plot provided by Guy Bolton and 1. G. Wodehouse is of an exceptional calibre, expertly executed by a company of rare ability and the music is some of the best composed by enemy planes oinciany to 'nis ere cut, and is the possessor of many decorations, will give an illustrated lecture at the Academy of Music on Thursday evening, January 30. The subject will be "Air Fighting in Flanders an entirely new and original patriotic I musical burlesque called "Hello Amer-! tb honk bv Frank Wakefield and rancis iates ana uua iteea in an oddity called "Double Crossing," which is a happy combination of comedy and songs; the Four Readings, sensational jugglers of the air; Eddie Weber and Marion Ridner, "youthful prodigies;" Emma Francis, dancer and acrobat and the usual pictures of current events, round out an unusually inviting programme. i COLONIAL Splendid entertainment is promised here with "Playmates," interpreted by an array of juvenile talent, as the headline feature.

Frankie Heath, singing comedienne: other is doing, lhe Novelty comprising seven exceptionally versatile singers and comedians, who stage their number beautifully, will find unlimited favor because of the newness of the sayings and the up-to-dateness of the ballads. For the especial benefit of the children there has been secured Torcat's Trained Roosters, the only barnyard flock of educated feathered actors in the world. These fowls seem to be endowed with almost human intelligence, for they go through a regular programme of tricks and feats which are little short of marvelous. The feature photoplay presents Barbara Castleton and Johnny Hincs in "What Love Forgives," a modern story of a man with a stern conscience and of a girl who loves greatly and who is therefore able to forgive greatly. The picture is filled with scenes that appeal to the heartstrings of every man and woman who see it.

The photogra special music by Nat Osborne. The supporting company includes Margaret White, the American Girl. Kitty Glas-coe, Billie Hill, Owen Martin and Shaw and Lee. A noteworthy feature is the splendid chorus, composed of thiry handsome girls ranging from the stately show girls down to the graceful, petite ponies. Donovan and Lee, in comedy and dances; Jerome Kern.

It is a musical comedy that will be 'remembered long after jt Quin and Caverly in a sure-fire comedy illill il I likiau ill I mwtSi'A act; Garcinetti Brothers, novelty hat leaves town. The original cast, made jugglers, and the photoplay, All the World to Nothing," comprise the bill for the first half of the week. Beginning Thursday, Bobby Heath and his "1910 Girlie Revue;" Milo? singer and up of Vivienne Segal, Carl Randall. Edward Abeles. Florence Shirley, Harry C.

Browne, Helen Bolton, Reginald Mason, Harry Fisher and Constance Bin-ney. remains absolutely intact. "Oh, PEOPLE'S The "Step Lively Girls." with a show practically new in every detail, will be the offering here this week. A two-act burlesque called "The Ladies' Hotel" has been provided and is said to contain an abundance of those elements which constitute a rat Lady! Lady celebrated its first anni- phy is especially good and the locations especially well planned. There will be Pathe News pictures, as well as Charlie Chaplain in one of his most humorous comedies, entitled "A Dog's Life." their engagement here at the end or'versary last Monday when the com-the coming week.

The two actors, who pany was given a dinner on the stage have been partners forty-four years, of the Opera lionise. Its first per- tling good entertainment. Witty dia 1 11 formance was given January 0, 1918. logue and exceedingly funny scenes and situations abound and these are punctuated at frequent intervals with lively musical numbers and vaudeville special WALNUT "The Garden of Allah" begins its fourth and final week tomorrow nigl t. The play, dramatized by Mr.

Hichens, assisted by Mary An comedian; the Royal Imperial Japs and other big acts are announced, with Co-rinne Griffith, in "The Adventure Shop," as the photoplay attraction. GLOBE A musical tabloid pf recent creation called "Oh, What a Night?" will head the bill here this week, interpreted by a capable company, mostly girls. Roland West and Company will offer "Fixing the Furnace," a farce: Cook and Iorenz have a comedy act that is full of merit; the Musical MacLarens are Scotch singers and dancers, and Spencer Charters and Company will appear in a new sketch. Harris and Manion contribute a diverting specialty: Alice Cole, a singing comedienne of much magnet ties that keep the performance moving rapidlv from beginning to end. Sev eral of last season's principals are in the cast, among them Rich McAllister, ALLEGHENY Leading off a sterling bill here this week is the rural musical comedy "Crosby's Corners," featuring Felix Hush, the noted "rube" character comedian and a company of fifteen, including the village brass band.

Good music, singing and dancing enlivens the act. which is said to be one long laugh, Harry Langdon, with Rose and Cecil, have an amusing act called "Johnny's New Car," every line of which is bright and snappy, and the situations arc laughable in the extreme. James (Fat) Thompson assisted by Al Petric, offers a plain and fancy assort are at tneir oest mis year, il iue applause and laughter which greets their efforts in "Hello Alexander' is any criterion. When Mclntyre yearns for the livery stable from which the long-worded and merry-minded Henry Jones, in the Person of Mr. Heath, inveigles him, there is nothing to do but to hold one's sides, to keep from bursting a vest or a stay.

In persuading the hard-working Alexander to sell his mule for $r0, and leave his livery stable chores for the glories of the life of a traveling minstrel player, Henry Jones starts something that keeps the ball of fun rolling until Harry T. Shannon and Dotson, lhe Midnite Stepper." The new members include Jack Mundy. Anna Propp and Margie Wilson. Messrs. McAllister, Shannon and Dotson have introduced much new material in their specialties, ism; tne i our iselsons, expert gym and the new extravaganza is said to ment of laughs in a farcical skit called 'The 'in which he lays give them greater opportunities tnan derson de Navarro, is presented by a great cast selected to portray the distinctive characters of this absorbing and thrilling story.

Nothing could be more finely and fastidiously feminine than the Domini Enfilden portrayed by Edna Archer Crawford. In every scene her acting is exquisitely sincere and true. Paul Gilmore vividly realizes character of Boris, the young monk, in appearance and carriage. Walter Edwiu gives distinction to the part of Count Anteoni, and John Ridgeway's sriile of benevolence fits well under the shovel hat of the French priest, while Edward Everett is an excellent French captain. Native Arabs in the large mimber of minor characters not only add to the picturesqueness of the various scenes, but they also act with the facile and fierv grace of their kind.

nasts; Weston and Ealme in a unique turn, and Vaughn and Dreams, a pair of dainty misses in dainty bits of songs and dances, are both announced. down a barrage of good humor. Minnie they had last season, a large cnorua of pretty, vivacious girls has been assembled, and there is said to be a prodigal display of beautiful scenery and cos Kloter and Miriam (juinn are a duo of "Dainty Misses in Dandy Songs," who have a personality that makes one NIXON-GRAND. Mindreading will be among the features here this regret that their act is not several times its actual length. Mandaly is a novel Japanese juggler and equilib this week.

Mme. Ellis giving a remark able exhibition of mental telepathy. ir 1 Ktitli Hove, clever singer of -ragtime; An Offer of New Health to All Who Are rist, who combines skill and grace and has an Oriental setting suggestive of the land of Nippon. Douglas Fair lne Melody tiarden a musical tab loid; Darrell and Edwards in a breezy act called Raymond Wil- banks in his Latest play "Arizona," will be displayed on the screen. It is a bert in a skit, "On the Golf Links." and Ethel Sinclair and Marie Gasper military drama, with Doug in the role of a lieutenant of U.

S. Cavalry, whose horsemanship, athletics and in a novel satire, together with the Weak, Anemic, Nervous, Run-Down ONLY those whose life is darked by ZXy dSEHjSlSY' ill-health only those who are Weak, can see the way it benefits you by bringing a Has Discovered New Luminary thord episode of the Houdini serial "The Master Mystery," are smile are in evidence throughout. The scenes were taken in the State of Ari Alexander once more settles clown to a more or less methodical existence. Included in the supporting company are Dan Quinlan, Johnny Burke, Walter Cawin, Eva Puck, Jack Squires, "Scream" Welch, Joe Cofifman, Clayton and White, Allen Campbell, Ray Lynch, Varou Ellsworth, Charles Brown, Sig Mealy, Jack Montrose, Otto Johnson, Milton, Poms, Henrietta Byron, l-th-r Walker. Lulu Beeson, Estelle Hauden, Ruby Wilbur and Marie Gray.

FORREST Julian Mitchell's "Terpsi-chorean interludes," in the Klaw Erlanger musical comedy sensation -The Velvet Ladv." now breaking all records here, are the latest efforts of his career as a director of poetical motion, and he has figured largely with Edgar MacGregor, the stage director, and Mr. A- L. Erlanger, who personally supervises all productions in designing and directing the picturesque evolution of the chorus groups. The advertised "company of youth" is well borne out, for it is claimed that not a single girl in the organization is beyond her teens and this practically applies to the principals, almost all of whom are of the younger professional set- Every member of the cast seems to have made a distinct individual hit and this distinction may be given specially to the Misses Georgie O'itamey, Marie zona, which will show some fine views of the wonderous est. tumes.

DUMONT'S Dumont's Minstrels won the skip-stop agitation without half trying. This timely and humorous satire will be continued for this week only by permission of the railway magnates. All the comedians are in a jolly race of intense fun. Richard Lee is always good and original, Alf S. Gibson and Joe Hamilton would make a stone image shriek with delight.

The champion winning state soug, "My Pennsylvania Home" is sung by Hor-tiz and Harvey Brooks, Oscar Smith, Tom O'Brien and Bennie Franklin have specialty acts and ballads right up-to-date. Eddie Cassady is always fomenting funny troubles for himself and his auditors. Burke and Walsh are very much in evidence when it comes to expert dancing. TROCADERO "Paris By Night" is the attraction which will be shown here this week. The production is in the nature of a revue and present various satires on the successes a or Anemic, or Nervous or Run-down healthy glow to your cheeks, and a brightness CROSS KEYS H.

Bart McHugh's Childhood Days" tops the bill BROADWAY One of the oic vaude can realize what an offer of new health real- And soon your whole body is sin-charged with ville features for the first half for the first half of the week. Other acts include Ernest Dupillo, comedian; of the week will be "The Candy Shop," which, as its name implies, is one round of sweetness and pretty girls. The Kay and i'aganna, comedy and songs; Canfield and Ross, entertainers: the Tokio Japs, gymnasts and "Oh You cinema feature will be the Official Stork. Beginning Thursday, "iiello Tokut," a breezy musical tabloid; Har- S. Government film, Four Flags," which is replete with timelv kinsand McClay.

ia songs aud piano interest. Harry Romm and Rowie Ha- act, and a half dozen other excellent ney, well-known South Philadelphians. features will prove, attractive, as will also Houdini in "The Master Mystery." have a neat and tuneful act, and Fred Ardath presents his latest corned v. ly means. Robust, vigorous health, that new health and new vitality.

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From Begin to get well KRF.K even the first dose you can feel it doing you good, NIXON Bobby Heath and his "1919 "The Decorators." Bernard and Sca-ron, in topical songs and patter will of The plot takes up its thread during a gala night celebration in Paris. A scene which offers a beau Girlie Revue" will feature the bill for the first half of the week. An also entertain. Beginning on Thursday, "Oh, You Stork" will be the fea tiful boulevard effect with the crowds other feature will be Milo? an original Flynn. Minerva Covordalc.

ray Marbe, Una Fleming and the Messrs. Ray Ray-wiond Alfred Gerrard. Ernest on the olaza serves to introduce the ture act, while The One Woman" will be the screen attraction. entertainer. The Royal Imperial Jiu Jitsu Troupe; Harry and Anna Stanton, chief comedian, a fellow who is bent Howard Langford.

Eddie Dowlmg and on having a regular time. Situations aerial artiste, and others, are booked, and complications are crowded upon venture Shop," During the last half of the week rankie Heath, singing come each other, and there is a perpetual flow of comedy, as well as a number of attractive dances and musical numbers. Daniel Sullivan. Because tiie civet Ladv" engagement at this theatre has absolutelv" broken all musical comedy records for the house Messrs. Klaw Erlanger were perforce compelled to extend the engagement here, thus post dienne, and other big acts, are announc- ed.

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23rd St, N. T. centric comedians, and others. Edward covery," that is really worth while, in the person of Miss Helen Haves. F.

Rush, the producer, is responsibl bines expert bareback rid'tig w'th com- for the book. Harry Palmer wrote the who, though not yet eighteen, has edyi Other acts include Moss, and Frye, in an Ethiopian comedy and "PouErhkeeDsie:" Roeber and Gold. music and Solly Fields put on the num bers. $1.00 and $1.75 per bottle, practically ct rned off the honors of fhe new Will am Gilllette play. "'Dear Brutus," by Sir James M.

Rarrie. Miss mm mm mm naa song fest; Denton and Notably Comedy Here Soon The Better "Olc," the Bairnsfather-Eliot comedy with music which will be given its Philadelphia premier by Mr. and Mrs. Coburn at the Broad Street Theatre Monday evening, January 20, has at last accomplished what has hitherto been looked upon as an impossible achievement, in that it has brought an entirely new kind of entertainment to the English-speaking 6tage. Captain Bairnsfather, the celebrated cartoonist, and Captain Arthur Eliot, humorist and actor, ia painting this picture of the trenches with its high lights of comedy presents the English Tommy in h's most human and most lovable aspect, relating with deft brush the laugnable adventures of those rollicking Bairnsfather musketeers.

Bill, Bert and Alf, and portraying perhaps more authentically than any other playwrights the humorous side of the soldier's life during the great struggle. During the coming engagement at the Broad Street Theatre Maclyn Arbuckle, well known berc for his delightful comedy methods and fine achievements, visualizes Old Bill. singing comedians; the lying Heelers, Free Tried Coupon DLvIE. One of the pleasing features XXOYD E. GOSS, 15th Maetor Hayes was loaned" by Mr.

Tvler to the Frohman office for Mr. Gillette's production. She had already appeared with considerable success in both of the bill by Murphy Minstrels this week will be "Our Har aerial artists, and Constance Talmadgc, in "A Lady's Name." For. the last half of the week the bill will be equal poning tne iPW luri rugnjjnuriit, which is scheduled to follow the Philadelphia run, ORPHEUM. The Mae Desmond Tlay-- ers will present "The Old Homestead" this week.

Four of the original Mae Desmond players will be seen in the cast- A feature of the production will be the Old Homestead Quartette, Austin M. Beattie and Henry Taylor, tenors; Emerson ms, baritone and James Ialy, basso. Mr. Beattie was with Dcnnam Thompson on his farewell four and the others are well known in the concert world. In addition to "The Old Oaken Bucket" and "The Rosary" thev 'will fing "Kentucky Babe" and "Mighty L'ak A Rose.

A splendid scenic equipment is promised. Miss Emily A. Calloway, the new leading ladv, will make her first appearance I with the company on January 2Q. mony Quartette," a group of singers who render both classical and popular "Pollyanna" and "Penrod" under Mr, Tyler's management. Of her ner- Edward Tismi Ino, 17.

S. Arnto 400 West 23rd Street, New Trk Sefid me tbe free sample of Win cam la, ly as entertaining. KEYSTONE Billy Reeves, the orir ballads interspersing them with a vein of bright comedy. The burlesque will Tot Salt) by EVANS' DBCG STOBIS 1106 Chestnut 1221 Market 1012 Market 732 Market 17th Chestnut ULKVnEI.I.TNS DRUG 8 TO KB 1518 Chestnut JACOB BROS. 1013 Chestnut formance in "Dear Brutus," such ad jectives as exquisite," spntely.

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As usual there will be actuality, mvery and "as ingenious hamt Address as tne violets ttiat gTOw wild in the William Ebs, novel ventriloquist; Mill vaudeville and motion picture attractions to round out a programme of woods and fragrant are onlv er and Bradford, songs and dances I marked interest to residents of Mana- few of the many pleasant things the Two Sports, gymnasts, and Pearl White CABAIXERO DRUG CO. 62od A Watant cnocs wrote. Cttr junk and the Eurronnduis section in "he Lightning iiaidex..

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