Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1925, Page 13

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Hyde, prominent as an officer of the Washington Chamber |of Commerce and social welfare work- er, was unanimously elected president of the Monday Evening Club at the |club’s annual meeting held vesterday ternoon in the National Training School for Bo: Elected wit Mr. Hyde were the | following officers: First vice president, |Mrs. R. Thomas West: second vice . Evan ¥ Tucker: recording |8 Fra de Sales Ryan; | corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. A. Roberts; treasurer, Miss Louise A. | Davidson. . | The executive board for the ensu- |ing year will consist of the newly |elected officers and the following addi: tional members: Mrs. Gilbert H. | Grosvenor, Miss A. Patricia Morss [Mrs, Clara Mortenson Bever, Dr. W. L. Darby and Judge Milton Stras- | burger. Dr. W. L. Darby Presides. Dr. W. L. Darby, the retiring presi- |dent, presided at the meeting, which | was held in the chapel building of the {school. In summing up the accom- plishments of the club during the year |he expressed gratification that " the new home for the feeble-minded, tor which the Monday Evening Club worked long and energetically, is actually under way and “in due time will be available for those who need such care.” “The club has interested itselt in welfare legislation,” said Dr. Darby, “and has given its approval to various bills which have been before C & The weight of its influence has ilways been thrown on the side of causes which have the approval of :h_ellg_adlng social workers in the Dis rict. It was gratifying, he said, that favorable action had been secured on the compulsory education law and he hoped that the new administration of the club would lend aid to other bills which Will be prepared by the code | commission. Mr. Hyde's Acceptance Speech. Hyde, in accepting the presi- y of the club, drew attention to ‘mp importance of the discussion con- cerning the community chest idea {and urged that it be given serious irhnu:m. In a number of leading | American cities where the community chest method is in operation, said Mr. Hyde, the contributions from the pub- lic have .ncreased to an amazing extent. Wallace Hatch, chairman of the health committee of the club, an- | nounced that every effort will be made | to have the social welfare forces of | Washington lend eflicient support to | the health program for public school children recently submitted to the ub by Dr. Joseph S. Murphy, med director of the District public schools. | Francis de Sales Ryan expressed reluctance at accepting election as re- cording secretary for the fifth term, which will be the longest continuous term held by an officer of the club since it was formed, in 1896. The election, however, was unanimous. New Members Enrolled. Miss L. R. Richardson, superintend- ent of the National Tra for Girls, and Mrs. Mary the training school staff to membership in the club. Preceding the meeting, Supt. George A. Stirling of the training school had the school cadets and band parade through the grounds in honor of the guests. The club members were afterward shown through the class- rooms of the school and following the meeting were served with dinner on the porches of the main building. e RECITALS POPULAR. Requests to Be Answered in Pro- grom of Midnight Concert. The midnight organ recitals play- ed by Otto F. Beck at the Tivoli Theater have proved popular with distant listeners. Numbers of re- quests have been received by Mr. Beck from listeners in northern New England, the Middle West and the , many of which will be grant- ed in the recital that Mr. Beck will tonight, 11:03 beginning at Because of the daylight-saving hours adopted at many of the East ern stations, the programs at dis- tant _points have concluded before Mr. Beck takes the air, and his re- are, therefore, able to be heard at greater distance, due to the ab- RECORDS found or entered quickly~ Records entered or read on either side of card without removing from tray. SlobeWernicke VISIBLE INDEX You see at a glance any business data which can be compiled on cards. The G-W Visible Index is made of METAL, with interchangeable drawers having ingenious, TROUBLE-PROOF card holders, all of non-corrosive metal. Many other important, exclu- sive features make this the most efficient filing device of its kind. Come in and see it. GlobeWernicke 1218-1220 F St. N.W. Ph. Main 7604 NG STAR, WASHINGTON, AMUSEMENTS NATIONAL—Stock Season Opens. A capacity house at the National Theater last night greeted the opening of a Summer season of stock by the National Theater Players, with a production of “The Nervous Wreck,” a Wild West farce, based on a story by C. C. Brainard, former Washing: ton newspaper man. From the numerous bursts of laugh- ter that the company brought from the audience, it is evident the play- ers have made an excellent start. Clifford Brooke, director, has a goodly company of male actors, and Leneta Lane. who carries the leading feminine role in “The Nervous Wreck,” has beauty, a delightful per- sonality, stage presence and a mellow- ness of volce which distinctly en- hances her work. ‘This farce is full of romping. rollick Ing fun, shooting, blustering, bravado —nothing serious, nothing to cogi- tate heavily upon, and contains noth- ing censorable in the slightest degree. In point of fact, the cast last night became so amused at thelr own lines it was obvious at times that they were struggling to maintain their charac ters. No doubt, Director Brooke will correct this unprofessional good-na- turedness. The obvious humor of the lines of this rather loosely written farce found a ready response in the audience. It runs for approximately three hours and could well be cut, though the audi_ ence last night didn’t seem to mind The appeal is one of pure amusement, and was accepted as such. Minor Watson, who personified the “nervous wreck,” has comedy role for one so robust looking. e makes judicious use of restraint in concealing his strength in scenes leading up to his wild moments such as when he hurls a cowboy or two out of their own home, but accentuates too greatly the dumbness the “‘nervous wreck” is sup- posed to possess, where restraint would make the part seem a little more conceivable, farce though it be. The *Nervous Wreck” is a typical Easterner, who has bemoaned his ail ments till by the process of auto- suggestion he believes himself almost in his grave. So to the West he goes for outdoor life in a flivver, and stralghtway he is inveigled into run- ning away with a young miss who is about to be forced to marry the sheriff. In a battered automobile of well known propensities .they are stalled on the mountain top with an empty gas tank. Another Easterner, also a nervous wreck, arrives with his family, and is held up and re- lieved of gasoline by the runaways. Complications too numerous to men- tion evolve when the couple take ref- uge on the ranch of the family they had held up for the gasoline. Edward Arnold, who pl sheriff in the original Wreck™ cast, carries the role with | professional ease. Charles Halton and | Romaine Callender give authentic and | interesting characterizations of native westerners. Others in the cast are Willilam McFadden, William Phelp: Thomas L. Brower, Dorothy Tierne: Raymond Cardwell and Walter Sos erling. IMPERIAL SCHOOL REVUE. The pupils of the Imperial School of Dancing, under the direction of Miss Kathryn M. Koehler, gave their an- nual Spring entertainment last night at Poli's Theater in the form of a dance and song revue Apparently the undertaking was pre- tentious beyond the measure of this group of amateurs, although scattered here and there were individuals who displayed undoubted talent. A Black Moccasin” dance of Marle Wyatt. It was not only a novel con ception of the dance, but extraordi- narily executed. Other numbers included a song and dance specialty by Leon Katz the 4 »f Jack Bowie and Manu: 1 dainty ballet number by Vir ginia Langs several dances well exccuted by Mary Deery, the songs of Rose Krick, billed as prima donna, and Sylvia <Javi light-fingered piano selections. The scenes were ¢ and nicely mounted is given credit for the script, while the music and lyrics were written jointly by Mr. Welch and Sylvia M. Klavans. erly conceived Frank X. Welch GAYETY—"Let's Go."” The Gayety Theater this week is featuring return engagement of Fred Clark's “Let's Go,” with Manny King and a_ host of pretty girls. This show was in Washington the early part of the theatrical season and made such an impression t a second showing was deemed advisable. Somewhere in this wide world there may be funnier burlesque comedians than Manny King, but they are giv ing this city the go-by. Without the semblance of a make-up, this fellow is good for more laughs than the most fantastically decorated fun makers. He just uses the physiognomy that nature has provided, and his va- riety of expressions is unlimited, withal he is clever and talented. He | lows her D. C, TUESDAY also plays a “feedle” with considerable skill. Two of the prettiest bits of feminin- ity with this show, Arnette Creighton and Fay Tunis, can sing and dance well and are a good prescription for weary cyes. Harry Peterson, the straight man, has a really good voice, and Walter Smith is a singer of un- usual songs in a manner all his own Nan Palon also sings a number of songs. The chorus looks as if it had just started the season instead of being at the close. It is full of life and dis- plays some beautiful costumes that appear to have just come from the costumers. MUTUAL—"Speed Girls.” 8| Girls," Ray Read's show at the Mutual this week, is not one to be recommended, although it has fea- tures which, by themselves, might be entertaining. An unwholesome zeal on the part of the two comedians is far from conducive to honest enjoyment. Read himself is a unique clown with a style peculiarly his own, that shows best in & courtroom scene in which he, < the judge, “runs the cowrt.” His d Douglas, Is a good foil. Nellle Nice, the prima donna, and Helen Manning, in contortionist num- bers, are adequate, and the chorus, chosen along symmetrical lines, is pretty and well gowned, ENROLED AS GUEST STAR Giannini, American Soprano, En- gaged for Berlin Opera Stage. BERLIN, May 19 (®.—Dusolina Giannini, American soprano, has been effgaged as guest star by the state opera for the two months beginning with September. The engagement fol- phenomenal success in re citals here Dusolina Giannini, who is a pupil of Marcella Sembrich, was born in Phila- delphia of Italian parents. Her father, a tenor, sung with Adelina Patti for many seasons. "DECORATION DAY EXCURSION VIA Richmond, Freaericksburg and Potomac Railroad ROUND TRIP FROM WASHINGTON TO $4.00 Richmond, Va. $4.00 $2.00 Fredericksburg, Va. $2.00 Tickets sold as follows, good for paseage in coaches, sleeping and parlor cars on all regular trains. MAY 20TH—Afternoon trains (commencing with 12:01 p.m. de- SATURDAY, MAY 30TH—AIl trains. SUNDAY, Good returning. to leave Richmond £:57 p.m.. Sunday, May 3lst Children, halt fare Consult 1418 H 8t. N MAY 31ST—Morning trains (including 12:01 p.m. departare). not later than 8:15 p.m., Fredericksburs No bageage checked cket Agents, Washington Terminal Station: 714 14th St. N.W.. J. B. Mordecai, Traffic Manager. cevvreey SEVENTH STREET s e d Blue Serge Suits (Two Pairs Trousers) i | Il b Il Hfl! il | Two-trousers feature that appeals— in suits of blue serge and cheviots of the latest models—broader shoulders, wide lapels, trousers straight and full hanging and of medium width. Behind all this -—sturdiness of material, longer wear, greater quality. Single and double breasted models. Saks & Company—Third Floor MAY 19, 1925. HIGH SCHOOL CLASS GOES OUT ON STRIKE Graduates of Dexter, Jowa, Resent Denial of Right to Choose Com- mencement Speaker. By the Associated’ Press. DEXTER, lowa, May 19.—Refused permission to select the speaker for commencement services here last night, all but two members of the graduating class of the high school absented themselves from the cere- monies and attended a motion picture show, while the Rev. D. J. McKay, the selection of the school board, delivered the address. There are 21 in the class. The Glee Club declared a sympa- thetic strik and only five members of :hal. organization attended the serv ce. The students requested Rev. Kurt Daib to conduct the comencement sery- ices and he had consented on condi tion that there be no prayer. The class had accepted his theory that since the school and church are not related, the services should have no religious flavor. in and ruled that the usual religious services would be held. WOMAN DIES IN FIRE. Farmer's Wife, Trying to Save Horse, Trapped by Flames. NEW MARK Towa, May 19 (). — {Mrs. Ruby Ingram, 20-year-old wife of a farmer living near here, was burned to death vesterday when she was trapped by flames while attempt ing to lead a favorite horse from a burning barn. FOUNDED 1857 VICTOR RECORDS “A Kiss in the Dark” Four different artists in- trepret this charming number in their own wa on Victor Red Seal Records. Hear Them Here Kiss In the DurkE 9—10-in. = $1.50— Kiss Me Again Galli Curel. Kiss In the Dark ) 43348—10-in. Man Inthe Moon( 3 00— Kiss In the Dark) 192 -in. ;. $1.50— Waltzing Doll z - nca ] 18072—10-1n. i8c—The Serenaders. Waltz Is Made for Love DROOP’S Music House 1300 G St. Then the board of education stepped | | Start the day with SHREDDED WHEAT Most food for least money Triscuit The Shredded Wheat Cracker is in Town! Ask your Grocer about it There’s Protection For Your Property DA-COTE AUTO ENAMEL (Black) $1.60 QT. BLACK SCREEN ENAMEL 75¢ QT. S$-W BEST ROOF PAINT $2 GAL. 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