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The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 16

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The Provincei
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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16
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16 TngpAgrgpViy.C?Et VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATUIIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1917, 6 6 A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted'9 6 7j NAT GOODWIN'S Greatest Success 11 99 lis' rA Comedy-Drama of Love and Finance i rs WILLIAM FARNUM' Theatre DIRECTION WILLIAM FOX rlH Commencing a -fT -g MONDAY JAIN. 13 I What 's On Today PLAN TO HAKE CABLE I AND VYiRE ROPE HERE1 Phone iST Avenue Theatre Phone Srjr. 4034 cy. 4(134 Montgomery Flapg, to piny the title role in his great eight-reel production "The Adventures of Kitty Cobb." Jn "The Net," and "The Carriage of Death," she also carried the star parts. In a success "The Deemster," a dramatization of Hall Caine's novel, she shared leading honors with the famous author's son, Derwent Hall Caine.

This Is one of the most elaborate photo-play productions ever staged. Its cost Is close to JiOO.uuo. which la close to that of the lamous "Birth of a Nation." Three photo-plays are now being written for Miss Swayne. all with Brii-ish Columbia scenery, action and mo LDS IN FIRST PLAY OF B-CSfMCITY' Marian Swayne, Famous Star, Coming to Vancouver Signs Three-year Contract. Chofen the first leading woman for the first company to produce a ALL THIS WEEK lary Pick ford In her first Former Vancouver Favorites to Open at Avenue Monday.

One Week Commencing Monday, January 15 Matinees Wednesday and Saturday Promoters of Mew Industry Have Taken Option on Site. With a capitalization of $100,000, a FRANK WTMAN presents iipcrplcture "Less Than Dust" Price! Aflrrnoon and r.vrulns 15.1 Children Ilk- Performances start: 11 a.m. 12:45. 2:80. 1:16.

6:00. 7:45 tif. They will be ready by the timet Del 8. Lawrence, who is to open at ishe Is released from her present the Avenue Theatre next Monday eve-! Broadway engagement. By that time ning under the direction of Frank photoplay at British Columbia' new also a notable company of players, wyman.

nas just cloaett a run 01 two and 9:30 in. "Film City," Mlaa Marian Swayne's'to be a.soiiatert Willi her will alio be name has Just been announced by 'announced. This, it m.iBt be under-U tV, I stood, will he but the first of at least President J. Arthur Nelson of the Do-four companie8 of niollon plclure ac. minion Film Corporation.

He has lors hkh viil be working slniultane- The Del S. Lawrence Co. In That Remarkable Mystery-Farce by George H. Cohan, founded on the story 1" Earl Ierr IHgga, "Seven Keys to BaMpate" years in Ban rrancisco, wnere ne and his company met with remarkable success. On his closing night he was the recipient of many tokens, among which was a large loving cup, given by his admirers.

Mr. Wyman has surrounded the popular Del with an exceptionally strong company and has selected an clo.ed a three-year contract for theiously. To produce one play a weeK company Is In process of locally, for the purpose of engaging in the manufacture of wire rope and cable. The promoters have taken an option on a site and will soon begin operations unless something at present unforeseen occurs. The admiralty has been forcing the construction of ships to such an extent that local Canadian supply Is quickly absorbed.

Great Britain, upon whom Canada depends for her supply of wire rope and its accessories. Is obviously In the same position as far as exporting goes. The i omoters plan to manufacture that number of separate organisations hi would be the least number possible. GiSHUN'S CARGO Theda Bara entire new repertoire, consisting of the latest eastern successes. A rnor.g some of the old-time favorites are Hay B.

Details of Singapore Shipment Re- exclusive time of the famous star, and Just as soon as she Is free from her present engagement In New York, wlie will come to Vancouver. By that time the location of the corporation's plant will be decided on. "In the meantime," said Mr. Nelson, "we are looking ahead with all preparations. The engagement of Miss Marian Swayne.

I look upon as a most latisfactory one. She comes wlih ex- in Shakespeare's immortal drama Collins, Marriott, George H. Howard, John Sumner and Elizabeth thwl h.v WuU'rhoiiM? o. The Japanese steamer GlKhun Maru, "The quiet comedy Is realistic and genuine, the farcical situations are hilariously funny." Boss. Miss Juslina Wayne, who will rope an.

cable or all sorts suilnoie or oil well rilling, mining, logging and .1 Romeo and Juliet under charter lo Frank Watyrhouse be seen In the leading female roles, Is' a Is due Here tomorrow irom an actress of repute in the States and shipptnr. At present It Is claimed Mnnil.i unrl linnirkonir. via Anstrnlin dKa i iL A stuoendous screen Mllmt words, both In th loritimnte T. tv. "vmwu mere is no imiusiry am iunu spectacle nd in' motion A.

I i ana. wn 18 received I side of Hamilton. Ont. P.irimf the icsiruiNiB Ul riUimilVII, UIIU I'HEiMi; till' flftiiils nf the Sinaanoro worn rnrlro nir 1. Evening Trices: 25c, 33c, 50c; boxes 75c.

Slats. 25c; boxes 50c Make reservations early. Curtain 2:30 and 8:30 80-1-246 413 scenes 2500 people -ho I. In Vnrb utnrrlnir V. i nvi kuih i year iv I i mere waf imporxen WHO i fn VVm A HndVs revive of "Utt by fc- "ar-, mechanical staff has been putting on Canada nearly nine and a half million w'" whU ta id silnet Br i "i n7 for the opening! pounds of wife rope, all dultable at Broad-, has 9 6 cases of rubber.

Iran die. and eveiythlng Is ready for a rousing: 25 per cent, from the United States! Mr. Lawrence and his, and 17 1-2 per cent from Great nny oi racian. i rj cases oi gun copai utui welcome lo Miss Marian Swayne has a number 1000 bacs of tapioca. From Manila tnmr.anw IMS LEiJ Britain.

ine 8oven Keys to TMpafe." gel The services of an expert, control ne iiioiMin iwuiic aucrnwrs io ner sno nas jueu oaics ot nenip Tno jredlt. She was chosen by the dis-, Hongkong cargo has not been ad-ingulshed American artist James vised. opening attraction, Is a ling patents for stranding, closing and play that borders on the frci mm. untwiUm? mnfhinu kiu, edy and is tilled with strong situations with whom also arrangements have and a vein of mystery that baffles the been made to supply the machinery auditors until the final drop of the needed In the Initial stages. Upon curtain.

Mr. Lawrence will have the the completion of the factory, which The Back that is throbbing with pain Yi. ii.muweii an will De started shortly, the companv I wn uses no end of com-'claims to be able to turn out special MAPLE LEAF All Week, Commencing Monday, January 15 Wayne will orders In ten days. This Is being ro1? of Mary Norton, a news- used as an argument against the paper reporter. COLONIAL TODAY Jeanne Eagels In The "flonin and be WOMAN." a really big theme In a strong drama the re-blrth of a soul through understanding placing of orders In the Kast requiring as long as six months to fill.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS. 'i 1 DESTfiOYEDJOUMAGNE A fitory nf nerman "FrlgTiffnlncss" Belgians I-uelng StanaUon. When the Huns hart The world's greatest film spectacle CABIRIA" Returned Soldiers Will RecdTe Pre-ferentlal Treatment, Ottawa, Jan. 11. Lists of success 46 Into the village of Houmagne.

a lone girl, poorly clad hid near the old home ful candidates at civil service exam inations given out today are accompanied by the announcement that unci utter wnen the marching soldiers followed the riders, she had not dared to show herself. They were so muny and terrible stories had come from Lemburg that very can quickly be eased and comforted by the application of Thermo-gene. Thermogene has no equal in its wonderful pain-dispelling and curative effects. It creates a soothing, healing warmth which goes right to he seat of the trouble allays the inflammation, and banishes the pain! Thermogenic is a scientifically prepared form of absorbent cotton medicinally treated and possessing strong curative and heat candidates who have served overseas and have been honorably discharged Globe Theatre MAE MURRAY in "THE PLOW GIRL" THtrmosent Curalivr WgJJint ttt applied lt tht ul Scu(w Lumbuiio, cU, are entitled to preferential treatment By GABRIELE D'ANNUNZIO, produced by the Itala Co. In 10 wonderful parts PRODUCED AT A COST OF $250,000 1000 Scenes 10,000 in the Cast he had not moved evon rh In the matter of appointments.

The list Includes quite a number of men who have been serving overseas. soldiers, with loud, sharo voices, had all the villagers to leave Successful candidates at the pre nomeri. and stand In one long line down the centre of the village street, hut when Hhe saw their bavo generating prppprties a light, dry, ficecy wadding, much better than the old fashioned poultices and plasters. liminary examination for the outside division at Western Canadian points are: ii-ts ut worn, acl the little children Impaled and thrown right over the shoulder of one huge nermnn ni At Prince Rupert John M. Btruth- 300 NIGHTS IN NEW YORK 200 NIGHTS IN BOSTON 200 NIGHTS IN CHICAGO ers.

COLUMBIA ARMSTRONG'S BABY DOLLS In "MIHMtillT IS C1IIX ATOWJT" At Nanatmo A. Cullen, J. M. Me- Jr i wneat fom a pitchfork, she iinu nun Knew not whither. Qulckle.

L. I. Sutherland, A. Scott, A. L.

Thompson. Uosolate. homeb-v and hearthrnUn a figure typical of the rathnmle WW JUS At Victoria a. 8. Abbott.

E. W. Comerford. E. H.

Craig, T. I. Dicks. Ina Miller. David Mackenzie.

Fred Tomlinson. Thomas Watson. WADDING At Vancouver L. Cucksey. A.

A most remarkable picture. I have never seen anything with which to compare "Cabiria." Pres. Wilson. FIRST TIME SHOWN AT POPULAR PRICES MATINEE 10c EVENINGS 15c ery of her country, she stood there looking back towards her home In the burning village of ftnumngne. bv the light of which a officer wrote In a diary that pnssed later Into the hands of the Allies: "The Inhabl.

tants without exception wera brought out and shot." E. Duke, Frank Postlethwalle. At Nelson C. N. Cryderman.

Successful candidates at the ouall- fylng examinations are: At Prince Rupert O. R. S. Tits. At Victoria M.

A. Charlton. C. C. Tens of thousands of fugitives, such as this poor girl, victims of deliberate ind cold-blooded "frlghtf ulness" are today face to face with death bv Mtar.

Godson. VANCOUVER OPERA HOUSE (EMPRESS) Seymour 2402 WILKES STOCK CO. in THE SPENDTHRIFT' every Writneaitay and fist- nrriar, Ziao p. IUe and itftc. Toe day (HiitO p.m.) 10c, 25c Se, 5e Next Week.

Starta TnpMtar TRAIL OK TUB LUNESOMK vntlon. the Inst act of the trncutv At Vancouver T. P. Hodnett, R. R.

Millar, Ueorge NuttalL M. K. Prender-gast, J. D. Smyths.

Invaluable in all cases of Backache, Khetimatism, Sciatica, etc. Can be worn under the underclothing without discomfort, day or night. lmtlid by Ynntmbmrck. tht fnnmi Belgian chtrntut Hriltih mttilt by 1 to. Limited lltalh England.

Price 50 cents from your Druggist or from Baltt At or Cnsd i Harold P. Cltchle A Co. Limited It McUul (rt, Tereot At Nelson H. H. Atkins.

through which they have lived for two years. Without your aid some one nf them mnv be forced to starve. Send your contribution to the neure.it France and It-ussla are tmnortlrur Province Liners Pay ill relief committee, or direct to the Bel. plan Relief I'und. 59 St.

Peter street, thousands of Chinese and to work In munitions factories LMk fr tko rn ln4 Mi ana arsenals to free their nutlv Montreal. There are 7,000,000 Bol Uua to werjuoeo for military duty. 3.

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