Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1925, Page 79

“They Nee RICHARD TABER and I wrote “Is | Zat So?" says Jumes Gleason. be- | cause we wanted jobs, and we de-| cided that the best w to get jobs was to write a play for ourselves. XKnowing what we could do and what we could do best, we decided that the most effective way to write a| play was to write one with parts it that we liked and could ac rooner did we hit on this idea than | we be; n to work on it 1 evolved a certain situation which I set forth. Then Alice Hanley | "Faber, Richard Taber (both of whom by the way, arve heading the Chicago cast of “Is Zat So?"), Lucille Web- | ster Gleason and I got together in! our apartment and while Taber and | 1 wrote at the typewriter or talked the others commented on what we | had written and then proceeded to et | We contin 1 this of act and writinz until the play wi completed, the time it was done, so far s concerned, we | were absolutely n that it wa: ictable, as every bit of it had beer tried out. Sometim of us ¢ one character and some- | another., We would take | chair and imagine it was a park | bench. And then on from one situ- | ation to another. ded Jobs.” Of course, there was some think- inz on the outside with both of us about getting type of character and working out situations that were difflcult. Thus we finally hit upon the idea of using a prizetighter, be- cause the public knows so little about him, although really he has a 2 appeal. own idea of to me almost exclu: experience on the stage. 1= 1 acted in stoc and somehow or other, by ¥ own methods and_those of others,” what was w in the development or presentation of the cl One particular matter has alw inter- ested me, and that is the motivation of a character's entrance and exit. So, when I began writin with Mr. Taber [ resolved that when our characters went on or off the stage they should have a purpose, for so doing My acting how’ to do dialogue have, I believe, come from my own natural tendencies as a comedian. I am a very strong believer in the fact that comedy can never be taught; that it must be within the person, and once he has it, he knows how to time his speech, how to play it and how to write it. characters came vely through my For many learned experience taught me What laughs I inventpr of Crook Play. ORGE BRONSON HOWARD, | author of the Tiffany production, | “Borrowed Finery,” one of the most prolific writers in the literary world, | was the inventor of the crook play. His untimely death several years ago | removed one of the most interesting | personalities of the writing fraternity. Mr. Howard began his career when | 14 vears old as a reporter for the Bal- timore An the large salary of £ »m there he 1 Citizen at $12 the New York After serving n these vari- d became the week and then to Herald at $20 a week his time as a reporter ons newspapers, Howa press representative of Daly's Thea- in New York. Soon after he be- came press representative for George W. Lederer. I of a restless Toward started for the Once there he beca spondent for the F ice and in that many countrie ing up as disposition, Philippines. . Mitchell Kennerley's series of “The | der | skillful n | lish London Chronicle in the Japanese- Russfan War. ] His first book, published in 1907 was “Norroy, Diplomatic Agent. ter writing other stories he tried he theater. Iis farce, “Snobs,” was played successfully with Frank Mc- Intyre. With Wilson Mizner he wrote “The Only Law.” With Harold At- teridge he wrote the books of “The Whirl of Socfety,” “Broadway ‘to Paris” and “The Passing Show of 1 As a writer of intellectual drama, Mr. Howard took his place in American Drama,’ called “The Red Light of Mars,” which was followed by two dramatic in- ventions that have made fame for him. the crook play, “The Only Law, which was done by Arnold Daly un- the title, “The Double Cross.” The theme has heen successfully fashioned into many patterns since, but Bronson Howard remains the in- ventor of the crook play, and the aster of that second Eng- language, which is known as with the play What Dorothy Stone Says. STRANGE to say, Dorothy Stone’s | chief ambitions are not for her- self, but for the ultimate succ the stage of her two siste and Carol. The new star of the Stone family epping Stones” is mot without nd_desires in connection with her own future, however, and she is steadily progressing along the lines 2id down and approved by her father, | Fred Stone. | I have no intention of stepping out- | side the fleld of musical productions,” remarked Miss Stone when questioned | as to her future plans, “and I hope | my destinies remain in the hands of | my father, who has taught me all I| know and made me all I am in the | theater. I love singing and dancing and I hope to continue singing and dancing on the stage for a long time to_come, No, I do not desire to ever y Juliet, which T am told is the tr: tional ambition of every new actress, because it seems to me that making | on Paula | T was born in the theater, practically; people laugh and enjoy life is just about as bix and as important an undertaking as the American theater affords tos Not every girl has had the advantages that were mine. my mother and father are of the theater, and all my life I have cherish- ed the idea of succeeding in the pro- fession of my parents and have work- ed since I was a very little girl with that one idea in my mind. T suppose that few debutantes have ever appeared on the stage under more favorable conditions than I did in ‘Stepping Stones,’ and it is just that thing that makes me anxious that my two sisters should have equal advantages when their turn comes. v are as eager and as ambitious as I was at their ages, and I propose to do evervthing I can to help them 2lonz. Paula and Carol both show a marked inclination and aptitude for the stage characteristics of the Stone and in addition they are ‘my vere critics as well as my best Arcade Open. LARGE crowds visited the redeco- rated ballroom of the Arcade at the gala opening Thursday night and many new dancers joined the throngs of Arcade fans the two following eve- nings. ~ Much admiration was ex- pressed for the appearance of the ball. »om, which has been tastefully refin- hed. The music has never been e: celled. Rest rooms and easy all been conveniently 1 comfort of those who de The auditorium is hein into the lavgest and n equipped roller-skating rink in this section of the country and may be opened to the public by October 1 chairs have t dance. transformed t completely .FRATERNITIES (Continued from Fourteenth Page.) | term. The lodge decided to celebrate | their home-coming night October 22, | Mrs, s elected di- | o. its last meeting. A 5 v is held at the home of the past | noble grand, M Linnie Keiser, 1204 Delafield place, October 16. oble Jeanette Mevers an nees tha a home-coming of Schuyler Colfax RNebekah Lbdge, No. 11, October 14, and will have as guests the members of Falls Church Rebekah Lodge. | | DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. A reception was given in honor of State Vice Councilor Julla Delano and | Deputy E. Viola Thompson by Fidelity Council, No. 4, Tuesday at Northeast | Masonic Temple. A solo was sung by | AMr. Hodges and Rev. M. F. Carey of Ryland Church spoke. The music was furnished the group orchestra of Rvland Church, consisting of Miss | Cooper, pianist; Rev Charles Haga. Walter Bushe nd arl Yates. Addresses were made | hy Assoclate National Councilor 0. B. Hopkins, Past National Councilor Betty Sewell and State Councilor | Emily Hockstrasser. | Martha Dandridge, No. 1, celebrated its thirtieth birthday Wednesday and | Also zave a reception in honor of one of its members who was elected state councilor, Mrs. Emily Hock- strasser. The guests were escorted to the banquet hall by Color Bearers Estelle Dudley and Mrs. Risler. Flowers were presented to State Councilor Emily Hockstrasser, Coun- cilor Lila Davis and Deputy Louise | Schwenk. A playlet was givén by the | members of the council, entitled “Can | « Woman Keep a Secret.” A banquet was served by the “zood of order’” committee. Loyalty, N tion recent 19, held a class initia A “Trip_Around the World” will be given Tuesday. A reception will be given the retiring deputy, Past National Councilor Mrs. ann, and the new deputy October 16. Triumph, No. 8, postponed its recen- tion to Past State Councilor Fannie P. Joyner and Assoclate State Vice Councilor Pearl Wolfe until Tuesday in order not to conflict with Fidelity's celebration, held September 29. All State and National officers are to be invited. A 500 card party will be held in Northeast Masonic Temple Wednes- day, with Past State Councilor Louise Schwenk as chalrman. The first Autumn meeting of the £ood of the order committee of Golden Rule Council, No. 10, was held recent- Iy At the honie of Past Councllor Mr: Ollie Montgomery, 631 T street north- east, to perfect plans for the council's annual Halloween dance. This council captured two State offices at the ses- sion of the State Council held in the Northeast Masonic Temple recently. | No De Mille Writes Story. ILLIAM DE MILLE has turned author again, and has written the story for a new production for Para- mount. Thl"OIlKh_ a change in production plans, thi photoplay, tentatively l!ll?d‘“ agpie,” will be next on Mr. De Mille’s schedule, instead of “‘Polly of the Ballet,” which previously had heen announced. It follows New :frtumx.\," the next De Mille produc- P AMr De Mille's “Strongheart,” “The Warrens of Virginia” and other works made him one of the country’s most prominent playwrights before he entered motion pictures. Past Councilor Mrs. Elizabeth Shep- herd was elected to the office of State Council conductor and Past Counctlor Mrs. Bessie Bryant received a com- mifteeship of ~ the State Council benevolent committee. A reception was given in thefr honor. A program of entertainment arranged by ‘group 0. 3_of the good of the order, with ( Nellie I°. Teeple as chairman, isted by Mr. and Mrs. Pettit, Mr, and Mis. Montzomery and Mrs. Effie Tancill, was as follows: Songs and fancy dances, “Little Baby Young,” accompanied at the plano by Mrs. Helen Young; recitations, Miss Helen Lyons; presentation of a traveling handbag to State Conductor Elizabeth Shephcrd by Past Councilor Effie Tancill; presentation of a gold plece to Mrs. Bessie Bryant of the State benevolent commitiee by Past Coun- cilor Ollie Montgomery. B. P. 0. ELKS. A meeting was held of the selective membership campaign committee of Washington Lodge, No. 15, Monday. P. J. Callan was elected chairman, amuel Richards vice chairman, and William Shelby, secretary. Plans Wwere laid for an intensive campaign. The possibility of the lodge erecting a new home in the very near future was also discussed. As an added in- centive to secure members for the Oc- tober class it was announced that the officers of Annapolis Lodge, accom- panied by a large delegation, would visit Washington Lodge October 14 and exemplify the ritualistic work. Regular weekly meetings of this com- mittee will be held every Monday at 8 p.m. in the lodgeroom. Following this meeting the Chicago Club was formed. This club is com- posed of all members of Washington | Lodge desiring to attend the Grand Lodge convention at Chicago in July, 1626. John . Lynch was elected chairman, C. Eugene Edwards, vice chairman; ichael G. McCormick, urer, and Howard Peter, secre. 2 The chairman appointed the following committees: Itinerary com- mittee, James E. Colliflower, Howard Peter and William A. Finkel; badge committee, C. Eugene Edwards; uni- form committee, Lemeuel Robey; hotel committee, Nathan Welll. Regu- lar meetings are held every Monday in the lodgeroom at 8:30 p.m. The regular weekly meetings of the lodge will be resumed October 7. At this session Samuel Richards, chair- man of the charity ball committee, will make his report. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Keane Council, which meets Thurs- day evening, ‘announces zero hour will be held promptly at 9 o’clock. This is the big feature of Keane's first meeting in each month. Keane's 500 Club met and organized for the coming season. Mrs. Mary C. Adamsen is chairman, assisted by, the: THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER 4, 1925—PART 3. following ladies: Mrs. John E. Burns, Mr. W. M. Neligan, Mrs. J. E. Dono- van, Mrs. J. T. 8. Burns, Mrs. Harry Burns, Mrs. Frank Wall, Mrs. W. A. Mulligan, Mrs. Charles W, Darr, Mrs. David E. Barry, Mrs. L. A. Ratcliffe, Mrs. C. E. Edwards, sr., Mr. C. E. Edwards, jr., Mrs. Daniel J. Burke, Mrs. Leo 1. Kavanagh, Mrs. George B. Saur, Mrs. Edwin P. Goodwin, Mrs. Frank J. Haske, Mrs. E, A. Strudley, Mrs. Danfel P. Hyland, Mrs. Dennis J. Niland, Mrs. W. W. Adamson, Misees Lilllan Davis, Helen Strudley and Margaret Haske. WOMAN'S BENEFIT TION. The D. C. Officers’ Club met Monday evening, with Victory Review as host- ess. The president, Mrs. Della E munds, presided. Mrs. Olive Eckert managing deputy, addressed the mem- bers, and plans were made for a ban- quet and class in November. A card party will be held by the D. C. Club October 14 at Odd Fellows' Hall. Lib- erty-Union will meet tomorrow eve- ning at Pythian Temple. ROYAL ARCANUM. Regent R. A. Jama of Kismet Coun- cil recently held a meeting of his advisory committee at his residence, at which meeting plans were laid for furthering the social activities of his ASSOCIA- council during the Fall and Winter months. Refreshments were served. District Council, Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum held a card party on Saturday at the residence of Mrs. Godwin, 35 T street, for the benefit of their relief fund. Kismet Council at its recent meet- ing arranged to visit in a body with Capitol Council at their meeting Oc- tober® 8. All members requested to attend. Kismet Council recently admitted to its membership M. Ward Noell, jr., be- lieved to be the youngest member of the order in the District of Columbia. SONS AND DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY. Justice Council, N met Wednes- day evening with Councilor Nellie Teeple presiding. Plans were made for the anniversary October ? WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. Fraser Camp met Monday evening and entertained a number of visitors, including Escort Kemp of Long land Camp, Brooklyn. Capt. Helge- sen and Company B of the Uniform Rank gave a drill. Announcement was made that automobiles would be in waiting at the Woodmen Hall, 24 Grant place, next Sunday, at 1:30 p.m., to transport all who desired to witness the unveiling of the Whit- worth Monument at Cedar Hill Ceme- tery. State Manager Luther C. Jones an- ! nounced at a meeting of the deputfes that special attention is to be given to_the Juvenlle feature of Woodcraft. President William G. Stott reported to the directars of the W. O. W. Tem- ple_ Association that the work of re- has been entirely completed, Alpha Camp listened to a talk on the ‘“Protection of the Home,” by Banker J. Dickey last Friday night. The staff officers of the 103d Regi- ment, Uniform Rank, will hold their regular business meeting tomorrow night at the Temple. The special busi- ness of the evening will be action upon the resignation of Col. Freeland. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Mount Vernon. Lodge, No. 5, met last Wednesday evening and instructed the committee on entertainment to proceed with arrangements for the visitation, October 14, 1 E cellor € Heisle: by the Remarks 3 turer Herman A. Woodey : Holder, chancellor commander of Union Lodge, N The ranks of page and esquire will be conferred next Wednesday evening Century-Decatur, No. 30, will modeling the new home of Woodcraft | have | jthe first of a seri its grand visitation tomorrow night. { Webster, No. 7, will hold its grand visitation October 20, and regular weekly meetings will commence next week. he Princes of the Orfent will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday. Matron Ruth A. Furr of | U. D.,” announces of card parties | to be held in the Northeast Mason! Temple, Eighth and F streets north- | cast, October 5, and a turkey din- | ner and bazaar at the same place on November 16. The chapter's regu- lar communications are held on the first and third Saturday evenings. BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN YEOMEN. Mount Vernon Homestead will open its social season with a free dance for members and their friends in Northeast Masonic Temple October 14, 8:30 p.m. An invitation is ex tended all members in the city. 0DD FELLOWS. \Federal City Lodge will hold a short business meeting on Friday evening ind will then adjourn In time to n trip to | twood Lodge and tend its annual visitation in a ba 15 Past Grand Mallory has heen appoint- ed degree director of the initiatory degree and will have his team ready to confer this degree on several can- didates. Past Grand Wilson, drill master of Federal City Lodge, is hold- ing weekly floor drills with the degree teams. Arrangements are being made to carry a large delegation to Cul- peper, Va., this month for the annual convention of the Northern Virginia 0dd Fellows' Association. All mem- bers of the lodge desiring to make this trip are asked to with Noble Grand Fred S Grand Master James E. Chamber- lain_has requested the attendance of all Grand Lodge officers to be present with him at the Rebekah anniversary, which will be held Thursday evening in the auditorium of the 1. 0. O. F. Temple. Linnie A. Keiser s the chairman of the committee. An elab- orate program der the direction of the ch: the program committee, F Andresen. rman ther M. The annual meeting of the Northern Virginia Odd Fellows’ Assoc| be held at Culpeper, Va., Wedne: 5 Plans are being perfected for the run- ning of a special train over the Southern Railway to carry a large delegation from this jurisdiction, aug- mented by bodies which will join us at Alexandriz, ind Manassas, as been arranged un- | t | tion will | T Va., and other points en route. EI- mer Cummings, grand guardian of the Grand Lodge, in charge of detalls, held a meeting of the representatives of the varfous bodies last Monday eve. ning in the temple and made dist: bution of the certificates and gave fu ther instructions and information. Grand Master James E. Chamber lain has released the dates of the offi clal visitations for the Fall serfes, which are as follows: October 9, to Brightwood Lodge, No. 30, meeting in Masonic Temple, Geor- gia and Colorado avenues. October 13, to Amity Lodge, No. 27, meeting in its hall at 465 K street southwest. October 21, to Friendship Lodge, No. 12, meeting in its own hall at 22 Twentieth street. October 27, to Excelsior Lodge, No. | 17, meeting in 1. O. O. F. Temple. November 3, to Mount_ Pleasant Lodge, No. 29, meeting in Park Sav ings Bank Bullding, Fourteenth and | Kenyon street November 11, to Eastern Lodge, N0 meeting in I. 0. O. F. Temple. November 20, to Federal City Lodge, No 20, meeting in 1. O. O. F. 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