Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1923, Page 14

14 POLI’.S—“Tiger Lily,” With Ses- sue Hayakawa. Sessue Hayakawa, the dramatic ori- ental star of the screen, has followed in the path of many of his American friends of the shadow world and makes his initfal bow on the speak- ing stage of the Ameri theater this week in “Tiger Lily" Fred de Grezao's play, shown at Poli's Theater. “Tiger Lily" is frankly melodrama, with_an atmosphere that combine: reminiscent scenes of “East Is West, and also of “The Bat” All of the wystery properties of oriental in-} genuity are cleverly worked into the plot, and the hero is a rather unusual character—a chemist who under- stands thoroughly the properties of flower essences and their use as poi- sons. As one of the lines aptly puts it, he “slays them with flowers. The p suggests Samuel Ship- man's clever comedy, in that the heroine, Lotus Sen, iy enamored of 4 good-looking young American de- tective, and is protected by him and taken to his mother's home, where she promptly adopts a frisky use of questionable slang phras and a de- | sire to replace the real affections for | the fiancee of the young detective. | However, although her love may seem disconcertingly inconsistent and fickle, Lotus Sen remains consistently a Chinese girl throughout the story, | which is gratifying, after the nu-; merous mistaken identity stories of | cute little Chinese flappers who later turned out to be American heiresses. One says she remains consistently Chinese with a reservation, for the character is never consistently ori- | ental, but exceedingly occidental both in lines and actions., With the ex- ception of Ferike Boros' impersona- | tion of a Polish servant role. the| feminine roles seemed rather weak and badly cast. On the other hand, the masculine roles were quite good. Hayakawa ! was constantly in the limelight, but lesie King, as So Long, the old Chinese philosopher; Frank M.| Thomas, as the young detective; Wil- llam Holden, as his older assistant, and even Percival Lennon, in his small bit as an expressman, are quite | satisfactory. | The Japanese actor in this role of the Chinese Robin Hood of China- town, in San Francisco is delightful und should make a great success on | the speaking stage. His gestures are | frée from stagy mannerisms and the soft, round tones of his voice. are pleasing. The only defect is a blur at times in his acce words indistinct even to those in the front part of the orchestra, espe- cially when he speaks rapidly. He vill probably overcome this, however, It is commendable that he does not continually look out at his audience, but, instead, keeps his attention fixed | upon and seems to live his role. This| may be because of his screen ap-| vrenticeship and again it may be be- ause he knows that he has an in- riguing profile. \ Al in all this story of a Chinaman, first embittered by the selfishness of 1i8 family, then reformed from evil practice nese girl, and finally triumphant in both love nd money matters, is really interesting. [ter, in a which makKes his | tenders for first v his love for a little Chi-! the title role in THE _EVENT D.. C., MONDAY, JANUARY 8, ]9é3. ing itself in halr. In this dancing competition be- 'J§ tween many different tribes, the witch doctor and the devil dances had lead- ership over strange types that had their first showing on a screen. An added luster to the Kimberly dia- mond was given in an intimate, pano- ramic close-up ¢ rush in history,” showing the a workmen guarded by the army guards engaged in rifling treasures from the depths of the earth 1] At Johannesburg, with « tin roof and a goid cellar.” the lec-- I} turer pictured and described the amazing metropolis with adjectives due to the “richest gold district in the world." A visit to Pretoria, the capi- 13 tal of the Transvaal, gave realization !y of the power once wielded by Oom Paul, and a bit later there was a stop i at the Premier mine, where the Cul- linan diamond was found. Hunting for g big game, in which an glishman led the procession of a string of natives bearing dead trophys on poles, gave | tangible reasdn for the triumph of the successful lion killer who had dared the hidden dens of the jungle— with a motion planation of how the thing was done As a continent rich in diamond: gold and copper; with a soil adapte to every variation of farm n open wealth for the pioneer and hid- den treasures vet a secret to civiliza- tion, and with its supreme s splendors of land and ocean, th turer gave voice to Rooveselt's prophecy that Africa will some day rank among the most valued of the world's natlons STRAND—"Boys of Long Ago." Billed as "Young Old-Tim Favorites, in Momen r. Dave Marion and head the Stra heater this . in a sketch, “The Boys of Long Ago which kept the la audience in high spirits yesterday and won many de- mands for encores. The “old timers" cast embraces Hi Tom Ward, Sam Johnson, Leonard Brothers and Alfrec Allen. eir offering consists of dances and comedy features of miles” Davis, the girl who entertained thousunds of soldiers in Europe during the great wa was well received and her repertol could not be improve Semon, the inventive introduces several novel | and Bern; istruments d Wheeler and Adele Pot omedy skit, “Back Talk, written by Harry Tyler, are keen con honors. & Co., in ¥ juggling, balancing heavyweight' lifting o Viola Dana, in the Metro offering. Life’s Darn Funny.” is the picture feature. METROPOLITAN—Jackie Coogan, | in “Oliver Twist.” Jackie Coogan, who tablishe himself firmly in the heart of the motion picture public when he played harlie Chapli | ture, “The Kid,” has made the p: ic little Oliver Twist absolutely | his own. His interprdation of thi child role follows consistently GARRICK—Celia Adler, in “Has- | Ptk roaceeQllows consis by Chal | Dickens. If the great English auth sie the Orphan.” lor could see this seven-year-old boy | The Jewish public that crowded the | Shubert-Garrick yvesterday witnessed | of the best Jewish plays yet presented to the 10,000 Yiddish- peaking Washingtonians. “Hassle he Orphan” has contributed to Jacob ! ordin’ as dramatist, and rhough the living modern playwrights | like Pinski, Hirshbein, etc, have | successfully invaded the Yiddish repertoire ‘and have produced works of rare artistry, it is the old popular Gordin who ‘'has brought up_the Yiddish theater-goer and developed {in this role he probabl | be otherwise than could perfectly satisfied that the child of his brain lutely sympathetically and cally impersonated. There have beer artisti- us attempt the most 1 table among them being the elabo production by the Famous several years ago, in which \ ro was starred. However, in even this production a highly artistic femi- nine - interpretation of the title role | was less satisfactory than that of the talents of many an artist, some of | Jackie's Cliver. whom, like Bertha Kalich and Ben Ami, star gloriously on the American stage. Hassie the Orphan” is much of a Cinderella, but her sufferings are caused not by a stepsister, but by in whose rich city mansfon she is/ placed by Motye, her poor father.| Hassie's village simplicity is ridiculed by her aunt and cousin who exploit her helplessness by degrading and ~nslaving her. Her uncle and his prospective son-in-law, men of dig- nity and leisure, preaching morality, force upon her their attentions. The voung Vladimir, a typical capricious, =ood-for-nothing rich man's son, falls { The photography is e her contemptuous and naughty aunt, | Settings, both inte; | 1s a lovely The First National production of | the Dickens play shown at the Met- ; ropolitan Theater is developed with careful precision as to every minute detail of the old English customs. cellent and the or and exterior, are attractive and fully in keepin, with the atmosphere of the story. The | other parts of the cast are falt portrayed. Lon Chaney makes marvelous in,” Gladys Brockwell and George Siex- ncingly villainous as “Bill Sykes.” The other characters also are weil-played, even to the ugly bulldog, who is faithful to his bully master, Bill § to the end. mann is_con in love with the despised orphan and to the horror of his superctlious family he marries her. But this| marriage that would atone ‘n an ordinary drama for all wrongs and | Console the compassionate audience | is here, in Gordin's drama, simply a | prolongation of her tortures. H Miss Celia Adler, eminent as a| Jewish actress, has clothed pure fle- tion with the flesh of reality, Mr. Teitelbaum as the peasant father with his plous simplicity and stolc perseverance was excellent. Mrs. Manne, the aunt; Mrs. Teitelbaum and Messers. Poper, Wessberg and Sil- berkarten all - contributed to the success of ‘the play. | PRESIDENT—“Abie’s Irish Rose” The continuing crowds that flock 10 the President Theater are convine- | ng evidence that the story and the merits of “Able’s Irish Rose’ which has been entertaining Washington for gix long weeks, are well known,; and that there was ample justification for continuing it into its seventh!| week. The play has been described and | real individuals, )packed to the very The reality of the picture is almost startling and is considerably enhanc- ed by the colorful prologue, in which carefu costumed to correspond to the c of the story, and an admirable living-por- trait of Dickens himself are fillunri- | nated one by one the _spotlight. This is undoubtedly one of the five best pictures, if not the best. shown in Washington within the last twelve | months. The musical number was an over- | ture, “Britannicu given by the Metropolitan orchestra, under the di rection of N. Mirsky, conductor. PALACE—Thomas Meighan, “Back Home and Broke.” Thomas Meighan is rivaling V i tino himself in popularity. judging ig from the crowds which thronged thel Loew's Palace Theater all yesterday ! afternoon and evening. Apparently| jevery seat was filled, and yvet those.Jg leaving perceived that the lobby W doors, while af heroic group braved the damp night| alr, patiently awaiting standing room | commented upon from every angle so that each opinion concerning it has iad its fair show. The one fact re- | in the lobby. A humorist might have | found a wealth of merriment in a:@ couple who were hurrying toward t NG STAR, WASHINGTON, e e e e s e Choice of Any Rug in Our Stock At V3 Off Regular Prices Also Linoleum Rugs Palais Royal—Second Floor, EEsssENTN ZhePALAIS ROYAL The Shopping Center—1 l&h and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. Another Opportunity to Share the Savings Offered In Our January Sale of Famous Palais Royal Undermuslins Considering Quality and Workmanship, These Are the Lowest Prices We Have Offered in Years Note: | Plenty of nationally adverticed gar- | ments in this sale. Choose from “Plume,” | | “Dove” “Wolfhead" and “Willow Loom.” [he enthusiastic response proved conclusively that women and misses of Washington were agreeably sur- prised and took liberal advantage of the many interesting groups offered Lvery garment was made with that careful feminine care. And remem- ber, generous stocks have been pre- pared for the extra size women zes up to 52, and all presented at January Sale prices A Wonderful Group of Undermuslins Remarkable, This Lot of Undermuslins '1.98 { Including- 100 styles of Nightgow 50 styles of Envelope Chemnise 15 styles of straight Chemise 10 styles of Drawers. 1 20 styles of Petticoats | styles of Princess 5 styles of Combinations Made of desirable qualities and styles sure to be appre- ciated by “all women.” New Untrimmed Hair Cloth Hats, $3.98 The newest ideas in Spring Untrimmed Hats that have met with instant favor are the chic haircloth and visca_cloth hats. Ex- ceedingly light in weight, bright and smooth finish, make just the hat for early spring wear. Styles include ch pokes, mushrooms, turbans, rolled brims and off-the-face hats Colors, black, brow na sand, rose, jad and almond green Clearance! Smart Velvet Hats Reduced to $1.98 and $2.98 For the woman that wishes an inexpensive hat to tinish out the winter we offer an exceptional fine as- sortment of the season’s best styles and colors. A good assortment of black hats to choose from. 0Odds and Ends of Winter Hats Reduced to 49¢c and $1 A large assortment of odd hats, in good styles and colors to choose from, reduced to these low prices for a quick clearance. Palais Royal—Second Floor. Binner Corset Demonstration Arrange for An Appointment Expert Corsetiere from the Binner POSSESSING FEATF SPRINGTIME GLORY—THESE CAPTIVATING New Frocks For Misses At $25, $35, $39.75 and Up New superb fab- rics have been chosen by designers to express their vi- sions of glorious spring. There are smart creations in Flat Crepe Figured Roshanara 30 styles ¢ 50 styles of 10 styles of Petticoats 20 styles of Corset Covers 20 styles of Bloomer 10 styles of Step-ins. All good fabrics and good washable trimmings Paialy Royal—Main and Third Floors. In the January Clearance Sale of Fur-Trimmed Coats A VERY SPECIAL GRO¥¥P At $24.75 SHARPLY REDUCED FOKR OUR JANUARY SALE Do not let the low price mis lead you. ceptional “buys.” These coats are ex- for they were selling in regular stock at high- er prices. I'HE STYLES REFLECT THE SEASON'S WORTHIEST OFFERINGS—THE FABRICS ARL THE POPULAR DEEP-PILED TYPE—THE FURS ARE DESIRABL Winter Suits, $19.50 Originally $25. $29350 and $3 Included are tailored models that can render. servire: durin, the early spring da: B IN EVERY WAY Every Set of -Children’s Furs in Stock Reduced Y3 Off Royal—Third Floor. January -Clearance Sale of Tomorrow Is Bargain Basement Day The day we call par- ticular attention to our downstairs Economy Store, Underwear January Specials—Most Important of the Year 55¢ 7 Sill; U;Id;rwear $1.98 Rompers at 6%¢ oiderec 9e will 1 Bargain Basem Night bfawers, 50c Flannelette - Bargain Basxeme Corsets, 52.9_5 t [r“ inves 0. Ext Domestics Annual January Sale This B a Sale portant « ineludes usual morrow 25¢ Y;lrd. Muslins 36 _Inches 15c 20? gl:eetings 8 Yards, $1 38-inch Unbleached Shee standard at vard ght vards usually $1.60 tomorrow, $1.00. 40-inch Tnbleached Sheet andard at 29c va —Bargain Base Buy 10 Yards And Note the Savings o & AOmoae PO ARPERLED L] momom o AmEmr e T mEg 8 S8 n:" maANaNfESsasane s mains above all, and that is that the | {Pif fuaint humor and the pungent lines | foket ¥ it the play breed laughter and good | ©2 Salons of New York City will be here to give individual fitting. Wash Dress Goods humor, and that no one makes a mis take who goes 1o see it. BELASCO—“The Midnite Revels.” A fair entertainment is presented | at’ the Shubert-Belasco Theater this | week in “The Midnite Revels.” Al- though George Mayo is not given one of the prominent parts on the pro- gram he furnished the principal en- tertaining feature. He is a fun- maker considerably above the average and his jokes and songs were well received. He was especially good with Claire Devine in “Say It With Flowers." The show opens with Tubby Gar- ron and some of the girls, in “A Few Minutes on Broadway,” which is just about long enough for the introduc- tion. Billy Purcella and Evelyn Ram say present a song and dance num- ver, following which Tubby Harron, Phil Dolan and Buddy Leo entertain with popular songs. Bayone Whipple has her own play- let, “The Union Burglar,” in which she is assisted by Packy Callahan and company. It is one of the entertain- ments of the program. Claire Devine has a cold and her songs missed their | effect accordingly, but she is pretty and wears pretty clothes, which, in part, atoned for her indisposition. Walter Huston, billed as one of the headliners, presents:-a novel musical sketch, In which he is ably supported by a jazz band. The_second half of the program is “The Midnite Revels of Youth.” All of the members of the cast are given | opportunity in this part of the' program. Some good singing and, dancing are brought out. H i NEWMAN—“Capetown to Johan- i nesburg.”.. Newman signalized his_fourteenth | season of traveltalks at the National' Theater last night with an lllustrated description of the first stage of his re- cent journey across Africa—+Capetown to_Johannesburg.” ¥ The highways of British and Boer progress are open roads to travelogue tourists already familiar with hustling cities and bountiful flelds herded with thoroughbred stock, but the way, last night, at many points, gave first re- vealment of a dark continent to which even Stanley gave no clue. Gorgeously Zrotesque savages danced with an aban- don that combined the whirl of the - dervish, with the jazz of modern body- || , DUt t00 0 to-be el o6 kinsnip, to-clulization checks colds before they de- wvelop into serious ailments. It soothes tired, scratchy throats, loosens disagreeable phlegm and scon breaks up the cold. Now—don't let your cold linger on—ask your draggist for DRKINGS ¥z ~asyrup for coughs & colds —'n _—— N T THE VERY BEST TIME fo take |y Doctor Plerce’s Golden Medical Dis- covery is now, if you feel that your [§ blood is out of order. Donw't wait ' untll you have to cure disease; it's I easier and better to prepent fit. | ‘With the first blotches or eruption, B or the dullness, weariness and de- |3 pression that are some of the symp- toms, you meed this tomlc. It wi SaveYour Hair With.ticurg druff anditel Women and misses who are fastidious about their corsets and desire all the essentials of a ready-made corset are urged to have a Binner Corset fitting. Binner Corsets are fashioned along the lines of perfect models and help your figure to gracefully and correctly form to these lines. Priced from $5 to $25. —Palais Royal—Third Floor. Printed Crepe de Chine for Spring, $2.49 and $2.79 Yd. . We have assembled a wonderful assortment of the choicest designs in confined styles, gatterns to suit everf\; taste—there o e are the conventional .and nounced patterns in more daring color contrasts. ral designs, also the more pro- Each de- sign shows a background of solid color in such beautiful shades as Pearl Gray, Almond, Delft, Copper, Fawn, Quaker, Camel, Mohawk, Cinnamon, Taupe, Jap Blue, Navy, White and Black. These are 40 inches wide and priced at $2.49 and $2.79 yard. 40-Inch Balkan Crepe $249 Yard. Of the Canton variety, but This handsome crepe has the appearance of all shk, , ling giving a most that Colors —are peacock, taupe, walnut, grebe, Mohawk, midnight heavier. the wool fil satisfying body, splendid wear. white,, wallflower, zine, marine, and black. navy, 40-Inch Rhama Crepe $2.98 Yard A particularly handsome heavy crepe weave shown in 40-Inch Cambridge Crepe $3.98 Yard Wondertully rich in appear- ance. A heavy, supple weave in great demand for the new season; such popular shades as toast, elephant, cinnamon, Jap blue,” tobacco, midnight and black, Printed Argyle Crépe at $4.49 One of the most attractive silks shown. A small all-over pattern in beautiful color com- binations, with a background of zinc, camel, Morocco, henna, fallow, cape and navy. Silk Plisse Crepe in Plain insure the following rich and fashion- Colors able shades: camel, Morocco, seal, midnight and black. Almond, sine, copper, —of white, pink, honeydew; light blue, maize and orchid. At 8¢ yard. f Canton Crepe Scoreshavetouches of color at collar, cuffs or hip. Others express their indi- viduality through the simple and grace- fulness of lines that lend themselves so subtle to youthful, lithe figures. NOTE: The enthusiasm of our patrons in the last week is logical. Each day women and misses are complimenting us on our new and enlarged collec- tion of sndividual models. Have you seen the Palais Royal Spring Dresses yet? If not, be sure to visit our Third Floor Tuesday. Eachday New Garments are 'being added. . Palais Royal—Third Floor. e Frou-Frou Wool Knitted Two Hundred Bed Springs Dependably made of all metal, service. sure to give years of Gray enamel finish. Hotels, boarding houses and managers of institutions are urged to take advantage of this sale. Sale Price $11.75 $10.65 $8.75 $7.60 $6.50 $5.49 Regularly $15.00 $13.00, “$11.00 $9.50 $8.00 $7.50 Kroehler Bed Davenports and . Three-Piece Davenport Suites V4 Off Regular Prices In those finishes most want- ed, such as fumed oak, golden oak, birchwood and mahogany. Attractively ‘and substantialf%' upholstered. Homelovers will do well to see these bed daven- ports and suites. Carefully read this list. _ Three-Piece Suites Regularly - - . Sale Price" $180.00 $135.00 $123.75 165.00 157.50 $11813 - $114.38 ¢ $152.50 $145.00 $108.75 - Regularly $76.50 e & Bed Davenports Sale Price s JUST TWO HUNDfiED SMOKING STANDS— SOLID BRASS, FUMED:OAK, GOLDEN OAK AND MAHOGANY FINISH—AT 24 -OFF REGULAR PRICES. 5 g Nainsook, 36 inches wide, standard at 39c¢ yard 10 Yards, §3.25 Naingook, 38 inches wide; standard at 4 10 Yards, $3.50 Batiste, 45 inches wide standard at €9c pair: 10 Yards, $5.00 Longcloth, standard at 23c inches wide; yard 10 Yards, $1.98 Table Damask Tomorrow’s “Specials” 70 inches wide. Figured. Yan, 64 inches wide Figured. Yard. 58 inches wide. Plain. Yard, Patterns as in hig linen damasks—and finish to look like linen. S these cotton Damas Bargain Basement. Tablecloths, 73¢ Standard at $1.00. These hemstitched and scalloped Damask Cloths. Spe- clal at 73¢ Napkinw, 18-inch siz “Renfrew”, standard at 1.79 d . Special :( lozen. pecial $1.43 ,—for other Basement Note 5, specials . sce this evening's Times. 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