Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1927, Page 15

"FIN ANCTAL. UNDERTONE BETTER [« NSTEELOUSTR Price Shading Accompanies Pre-Holiday Lull in the Copper Market. By the Amociated Press. NEW YORK, December 25.—The feature of the steel market during the > Past week was the estimate that mills . + ducers showed no in general were maintaining a produc- tion rate equal to that of November, despite the seasonal holiday inter- ference to trade. A good part of this Was believed to be due to the steady withdrawals against contracts by Tailroads and the current bookings Qone by those interests. There also Was said to have been some improve- ment in the demand from automobile manufacturers. Pig iron was stead With demand reported slightly better. The pre-holiday lull in copper was accompanied by some price shading and offerings were reported at the 14-cent level for electrolytic delivered at Comnecticut Val points witho naterfally stimulating demand. Pro- osition to press #ales on a Qull market, however, and toward the end of the week there was a renewal of export demand which imparted a generally steadi tons to the market. Some copper w: said to be still available at the 14 cent level, but the larger interests ‘were holding for 1414 cents. Domes- * tic consumption is understood to be running behind last year, but Euro- Pean consumption shows a considera- ble increase and rather a better in- Quiry has been reported for wire and rolled products in the domestic mar- ket during the past week. Tin price movements were narrow. Consuming demand was moderate. Expectations were for an increase in the world’s visible supply for De- cember, Lead was practically without change. Inquiry at times averaged fair. Con- sumers have apparently covered cur- Tent requirements. Zinc averaged somewhat easier in a " @ull market. However, with the low- er prices inquiry was reported ‘as im- proved, especially for future ship- ment. Ore was reduced slightly. An- timony was steady, but consuming interest for spot and future delivery ‘was small. EVERYMAN’S INVESTMENTS BY GEORGE T. HUGHES. Thoughts for the New Year. forward to the new year, the question every investor is asking is, What securities offer the greatest advantages? Is it better to buy bondg or will stocks prove more profitable? In a preceding article in this series real estate mortgages and real estate mortgage bonds were discussed. Now we have to take up other kinds of investments. Going back to first principles, the * * bond is superior to the stock in the « + Mmatter of security. This is true, al- though there are, of course, stocks ‘which are better than bonds. These, however, are exceptions. The man who is looking for safety first will always take the bond. There is no change in that line-up today. Next consider the possibility of ap- preciation in market price and we find that the balance is in favor of the stock and that is as true today as ever, notwithstanding the fact that stocks as a group are at the highest point for all time. It is possible for the purchaser of a stock.to secure a Jarger profit than any investor in a bond can hope for. There is one other vitally important matter and that is the return on the investment. Normally stocks give a higher yleld than bonds and are pre- ferred on that account by those who think they can assume the greater risk the stock carries. This spread in return between stocks and bonds, ‘however, has greatly narrowed in the 12 months, so much so that in- stances are not lacking where the ‘bond gives the larger immediate in- come. Take for example General Elec- tric, one of the best of investment : stocks, and Atchison general 4s, which are right in the'front rank of invest- bonds. General Electric paying and selling at 130 gives the buyer that price a smaller income than tehison general 4s, paying 4 per cent selling at 98. Other comparisons be made which are more favor- to the stocks, but the point is t in weighing the relative attrac- ness of stocks and honds at this the yield is not the determining eonsideration. 16,100-MILE HOP TO SHOW LOW COST OF FLYING Ohicago Afrman to Pilot “Flivver” ' Plane to South America A and Return, B the Associates Press. CHICAGO, December 26 —Promotion | of g004 will and & demonstration of | the low cost of flying will be the chief purposes of Capt. Jos Donnelan's fiight from Chicago to Central and Bouth America and return, his backers seid Baturday night. Capt. Donnellan, whose home s at 8t Joseph, Mich., todsy was at Troy, Ohto, equipping his “fivver” moro- for the hazardous flight, which ealls for 21 stops and 16,100 miles. The ecost of the machine snd equipment ‘will not wtal more than $7.000. His financial backers are friends and Obhicago business men. Accor8ing to _present plans, the Sliot will hop off on his long trip on Year day. He plane 1o fiy the machine from Troy 1o Chicago tumor row or Mondey. PEK SHARE ANALYSIS, AI:U"A” 1. 1e27 Forgl gros dstts -, A, Lulimes ¢l & s 15 Per ehiare 870,65 POLT'S THEATER—"Rose Marie.” Though its principal song hits been played for “Rose Marie" came back to Poli’s Theater last night as fresh and beautiful as in the first few weeks of its unparalleled care Tt won the acclaim of an enthusiastic audience, As the orchestra announced the first few of the lovely “Rose Marie, I Love You" in the overture, the audience settled back in the seats ready, like mily, for a pleasant visit with avorite daughter home for the holidays. The limpid, ever-verdant melodies of ¥rim!l and the incomparable humor of Houston Richards as Hard-Boiled Merman combined to make an eve- ning of perfect entertainment. The performance served to intro duce to Washington a dainty and Jovely voiced prima donna, Buelah Berson, formerly in the Southern com- pany, but elevated to the leading role of the first company. A mere wisp of {a wirl, Miss n made her role sparkle, tivating the audience with { her happy smile, her cunning little manneris and her broken English. The eagerness and enthusiasm with which she, and for that matter the entire company, went at the score ed more of an opening week than a performance somewhere in the neighborhood of the two thousandth. Richards, as a comedian, just about stole the show. Gale after gale of laughter greeted his every sally and the audience was agrin_constantly | while he was on the stage. Peggy Pates {as Lady Jane and Charles Meakins as Serct. Malone, sharing with Richards the comedy, were highly capable supported him admirably ul Donah as Jim Kenyon pre- sented the not so usual combination of a handsome hero with a splendid His fine physique made the v appeal of Miss Berson all the greater by the contrast. The company has in Hazel Gau- dreau as Wanda, the philandering wife of Black Eagle, a dancer of great | lity. She was especially well re- ceived by the audience, Others in the cast included Neil Moore as Black Eagle; Ross Gibson, convincing as the underhanded Ed- San Marco as the quick- tempered and scheming Emile La Flame, brother to Rose Marie, and Daisy Gibson as Ethel Branded. The settings were most attractive and the dancing, particularly in the “Totem Tom Tom"™ number, was of a high order. Ben Schwartz con- ducted a well balanced orchestra with fine effectiveness. Beautiful music, unusually attrac- tive costuming, side-splitting comedy, an irreproachable cast, “Rose Marie” presents an evening in which one pleasure succeeds another in steady procession—pleasure for the eye, the ear and the sense of humor. NATIONAL THEATER — “King of Kings.” Replete with color and charm, “The King of Kings” yesterday entered upon its second week at the National ;rheater with capacity houses attend- ng. Aided by a symphony orchestra of 20, the film masterpiece of Cecil B. De Mille presented the age-old story of the life of Christ with rare art. The color effects of the production add ma- terially to the portrayal as well known biblical characters pass in review as the Christian drama is unfolded. Outstanding in the engaging story are the scenes depicting the last sup- per, the sorrowful journey to Cal- vary's heights and the crucifixion. The sight of masses of earth being’ rent in twain and lightning flashing at the death of Christ is a triumph of film art. KEITH'S—Jane and Katherine Lee. That pleasing pair of kiddie: and Katherine Lee, are headll: excellent bill at Keith's, starting off yesterday with three large audiences. These sisters have become favorites of the screen as well as the speaking stage. It has been five years since the sisters have been at Keith's. They have grown into young ladles, carry- ing with them the wisdom of ex- perience, knowing the entertaining game from every angle. As a result their singing, dancing and comedy make their act a very strong one, and the lights had to be lowered sevsral times before they wers allowed to retire. Ota Gygi. the eminent violinist, has also benefited by his experience in vaudeville, and is now responsible for one of the most popular acts on the stage. Not satisfied with himself and Maryon Vadie, the wonderful dancer, co-stars, he has collected a group of musicians and dancers to work with him, and, as a result, his act shares honors with the topliners. The skit opens with a sort of ani- mated music box, a saflor boy danc- ing on’ t of a large victrola, and then coming down to pretty dance scenes wherein he and his wife, with his company, pass out numbers that are crowded with entertaining quali- ties. Allan Rogers, well known tenor, outdid himself last night. He-enjoye a hearty welcome back from the ranks of the musical comedy and sang at least a dozen songs, his best being a welird chant about the recent flood on the lower Mississippl that told of the poor darky losing his beloved wife. The evening’s bill was opened by Rose Irene Kress, ansisted by Lee Doyle and Elinore Bunting, in a sen- sational roller skating act. Then |came the Ploneer Tap Dancers, made {up of old boys of bygone minstrel days, and they were 80 good as to {win many recalls. Charles T. Aldrich | wed ‘with his well known quick change act that at one time was the i'A,k of the country, and he was given |a splendid reception. A new couple {10 these parts, Ann Butler and Hal | Parker, presented a sidewnlk conver- i#ation mct that was crowded with {bright quips, the former being quite a comedlenne and a good singer. “The Flying Torpedo,” presented by Axel Mirano & Co. closed the bill in good |#tyle, while the regular house attrac- 'm.‘- filled in nicely the few vacant spot. FARLE~Inaugural Program, Washington this week sees the ning of an entirely new theater, Nov that the Karle has not been {familisr to thousands for meverm) years, or thst the Btanley-Crandall | Co. has not been furnishing the best {of programs since the first, or that the Metropolitan was not one of the & movie houses of the city, but arle which opened yesterduy wis not the one which closed a week ago. It hns been remodeled and renovated, n changed, s lght Wings dmproved, wnd and poltey, (oo, hay v refur. G STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. MONDAY, D PENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON THEATERS nished and an orchestra new to the Thirteenth street house installed. The inaugural program, for it is not a'reopening, is excellent and promises much for the future of the house. The .| moving picture features are reminis- cent of the Metropolitan, which has bequeathed its contracts to the Earle. There is added, however, an excellent state presentation, which certainly puts the theater in the front rank. Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackaill, one of the most attractive teams on the screen, are appearing in the open- ing bill in “Man Crazy,” a rollicking comedy equal to any they have ever done. The stage presentation consists of elght colorful numbers, song and dance material, which are unequaled. The acts are all too short, for few in the audience would not have enjoyed staying through another program, as was a habit when continuous shows were inaugurated, just to get another eye-and-ear full. Daniel Breeskin has brought his orchestra to the Earle, and it is billed as “the finest in Washington.” There seems to be some justification, despite possible controversy. The program, as a whole, ranks high in this class of entertainment. GAYETY—"Dancing Around.” Christmas week is ushered in at the Gayety Theater by “Dancing Around,” a fast-moving revue brim- ming over with good comedy, songs and dances. Mickey Markwood and Bobby Wil- son take care of the comedy scenes, which are new and thoroughly enjoy- able. Both are good comedians, with an original touch in putting across the laugh lines. From the time these two come on the stage until the final curtain they keep the audience in roars of laughter. Chick Hunter and Murray Parker, two boys of various talents, contribute their bit to keep things moving. Then there is Ryan and Ross, dancers, whose specialty number all but stops the show. The feminine contingent is headed by Maggie Carson, prima donna. Her song, “Camping on Broadway,” is especially good. Bobble Eckard sings some excellent “blues” songs and he dances gracefully In several numbers. Leone Reed, a dashing blonde, is an exceptional dancer and wins applause for her efforts. The “Dancing Around” company has a chorus above the average. The girls are well drilled and go through their dances with a snap that is pleas- ing to see. The entire show is prettily costumed and staged. STRAND—“Girls From Happyland." “Girls From Happyland,” this Wweek's attraction at the Strand The- ater, is up to the entertainment stand. ard of Mutual burlesque. Funny comedians make merry, feminine principals entertain and 16 girls, pret. ty of face and figure, sing tuneful songs and dance to the delight of holiday pleasure seekers. This show is unusually well equipped—the stage settings attractive and the costuming of both the principals and girls of the :hlorul original in design and beauti- ul. Heading the big cast is an eccen- n the fu king by Ben Mann, Tom cKenna and Ben Lerner. The femi- nine contingent includes Esta Alga, Justine Grey and Rose Lee. There are 14 scenes and 18 musical numbers, new comedy lines and comical situa- tions. Vaudeville specialties are of- fered by various members of the com- pany. Taken altogether, “Girls From Happyland” is a good holiday enter- tainment. r:rlc comedian, Irving Sellg, assisted METROPOLITAN—"The Jazz Singer.” Reminiscent of his own life, Al Jol- son appears this week in the film “The Jazz Singer” at the Metropol- itan Theater, with the Vitaphone movietone, bits of humor and views of Col. Lindbergh's reception in Mexico, the entire program forming an appropriate holiday bill. PALACE—“My Best Girl.” The Christmas crowds at Loew's Palace Theater Sunday evening actu- ally roared with laughter, wiped tears from their eyes and applauded Mary Pickford and Charles Rogers in their roles of ie, the stock clerk, and Joe Merrill, son of the proprietor of a large chain of 5 and 10 cent stores, in “My Best Girl,” Mary's latest pho- toplay. In this romance, written by Kath- leen Norrils, Joe forgets the flancee selected by ‘his mother because her family is well known as my own" and becomes engaged o Mary, who is blissfully ignorant of her lover's high social position, Mary's devotion to her shiftless family and her wish to renounce her love for the sake of Joe's business and social success wake up her relatives from their letharg: win over the elder Merrill and so ha) pily ends the story. This week’s program begins with a e ful organ performance of “Holy Night” and other Christmas carols by Virgil Huffman. Dressed in elaborate Orlental cos- tumes and with appropriate stage set- tings, Wesley dy. guest conductor, and his jazz orchestra give a peppy program of popular music. As one feminine member of the audience r marked about the jazzy conductor: “He makes every ‘wrinkle in his trousers shimmy.” “Bell and Coates,” {introduced as two California songbirds,” and FEr- nest Charles, tenor, sing songs that are well received. Fred Martin as “the Goofy Gob” is a riot in his pres- entation of the proverbial drunken sailor. Dezso Retter as “the Prince of Walils" delighted and amused, while the Tivoli Girls, in meager but col- orful and glittering costumes, gave several exhibitions of grace and rhythm. COLUMBIA—"Love.” The tragedy called “Love,” which is featured this week at Loew’s Colum- bia, is taken from Count Tolstoy “Anna K nina,” and shows “What Price Love" is demanded by the little god. The principal parts are played two favorite screen’ exponents of love, ( Garbo and John Gilbert The primary causation of the tragedy appears to be the marriage of a high- strung, sensitive young girl to a man much older than she, whose attitude 18 cold, calculating and conventional to the nth degree. Anna follows the orderly routine of soclal life until she accidentally meets the dashing Capt. Alexel Vronsky, aide to Grand Duke Michael, who is captivated by her charms. These two meet at interyals Easter service, the wolf hunt, recep- tions and the races. Anna's husband eems to be mainly concerned over ‘appearances” and gossip, when her intense excitement over an injury to Alexei at the horse race and her anx- ious visit to his rooms prove to her- self and others tha® she loves him. The husband, who follows her, tells them, “I shall do nothing sensational. My satisfaction will come without risking my life, without compromising my career.” The lovers are happy in Italy for about three months, but Anna is sad. 8he cannot be content away from her little son. Finally they return to St. Petersburg. When Karenina discov- ers that she has visited her boy, he tells her, “Better you were dead than live a constant reminder of your dis- grace.” She remembers the ominous import of the suddenly extinguished light at Easter time in her son's room, which she had lit with the sacred Easter candle, to be kept burning for good luck. She also hears that Vron- sky is threatened with dishonorable discharge from the Royal Regiment, in which “there has always been a Vronsky,” but he is willing to sacri- fice anything for her sake. She goes to visit the grand duke and begs him on her knees to reinstate Alexie. He will do so only on condi- tion that she never see him again. Anna returns to the hotel, and with laughter, song tnd love sends her vitalizing the production by rendering several of the comedian's famous songs, giving eye and ear a real holl- day treat. Jolson is supported by May MocAvoy, as an actress who befriends ‘The photoplay is woven around the story of a boy, designed by his family to be a cantor to keep up the family tradition of five generations’ standing. Disappointing his father, the boy be- comes a singer of jazz and returns on the Day of Atonement to take the place of his father, stricken by fll- ness, in the synagogue. His father dies in the knowledge that his boy has returned to carry out his heart's wish, after being torn between his duty to the stage and that to his church. Then he achleves success before the footlights as a jazz singer, and the Vitaphone carries across to the audi- ence some of those lilting melodies that have made the name of Jolson famous among theatergoers. Ap- plause greets his efforts. Other offerings on the Vitaphone are rendered, including some of the favorite songs in the setting, entitled “In a Monastery Cellar,” and orches- tra and vocal selections. “The Jazs Singer” is, in all prob- abllity a foretaste of the everyday film of the future, when talking and singing will be transmitted through- out the productions. A glimpse of Jolson putting on his noted blackface make-up adds interest to the picture, “When the Wite's Away” 1s a com. edy production, giving the Vitaphone another ,effort to entertain and en- lighten. FOX—“Very Confidential.” The apirit of Christmas pervades the musical program at the Fox thia week, the Victor Herbert operetta, “Babes in Toyland,” contributing an exquisite vision of the gay spirit of the youth at this season of the year. “Very Confidential,” a farcical screen feature, with Madge Bellamy at her bent, 18 an excellent vehicle for the star. Babes in Toyland” i{s presented as other of the composer's presented during the past two weel George Yeager and Bonnle Imbrie are again fea- tured, with Claire and Harris, adagio Aancers, supporting the ballet. Color- ful stage and musical settings of the ¥ox Hymphony Orchestra make the operetta captivating. ‘The mcreen feature concerns thrill. ing and comical adventures of a win- some miss. Miss Bellamy, shop- tired wtore clerk, seel and life as she wants it. Bhe finds it and In the end finds happy marriage with Joseph Cawthorn, who supports her ably in the leading male role. Christmas spirit also dominated the Hunduy afternoon concert and the overture features. “Doll Dan turing Pekgy White and t Ktudio hallet dancers, attraction. Other films include plet lover to interview the duke, and im- mediately after this Anna walks out of the house and out-of life. She could not accept love, life and happi- n at the sacrifice of her child's love and the loss of her lover's honor. M. G. M. news shows maneuvers of the Ethan Allen Crack Cavalry Riders on the snow-covered flelds of Vermont, wonderful electric display in Paris, Dawes' standin with the Capitol pages at Christmas_dinner, Lindy, hero-model of the Mexican children; Gene Tunney at Miami and other notable happenings. The comic 18 quite snappy, showing friend hus. band going to the dock to meet the wife’'s aister, who has recently ob- tained a Paris divorce and is soured on men in general. RIALTO~"On Your Toes.” ‘The Rialto Theater celebrates the hollday season by offering an excellent bill, the chlef feature of which is Regi- nald Denny in his new picture, “On Your Toes." Denny reverts to the type of role which brought him marked popularity some seasons ago in ‘“The Leather Pusher” series, and Denny fans, who feel that the star has been falling off a bit recently in the film fare he has been offering the public will rejoice to find him in the most congenial role he has created for some time. The star is first introduced in the story as a dancing teacher, and later through force of circumstances he takes up pugilism. Living with his proud old grandmother in a Bouthern town, he has been kept in ignorance of the fact that his father disgraced his family by becoming the champion prize fighter of his day. Thus when Denny {s introduced to the art of pugilism by the father of the girl he loves we see the two forces at work In his character, the inherited art of fighting from his father pulling againat the gentle rearing of his grandmother. Of course, there is a thrilling climax when the fighting blood gets the up- per hand. Denny, of course, knocks out his rival in the ring and becomes the “champ.” The girl in the plcture is Barbara ‘Worth, one of the younger group of slim beauties, and oth who glve Denny excellent support are Hayden Stevenson, Mary Carr, Gertrude How- ard and George West. ‘There in & diverting staj tion called “A Munical Boiree,” which features several talented artists. The baby star, Bnookums, is seen in a Christmas comedy, "Snookums’ Christ- mas Party,” and the news reel com- pletes a highly diverting bill. LITTLE THEATER—"The Marriage Clrele.” presenta- A revival of Ernst Lubitach’s classlo comedy, "“The Marriuge Cirole,” ia belng offered by the Motlon Pleture Guild at the Little Theater this week. Featuring such noted stars of the \ an Adolphe Menjou, Floren Vatican art gallery, a Santa Claus a Vidor, M tlue and Marle Prevo { UP WITH THE JONESES—Just a Christmas Present. ROBE 1A MO T GHE “Jou FoR IMAT FA? YGU LOOK ETUMMG || TN T THAK GoopNess you DOAT WA T vichg. THAT O QNG T 7995 400 7 4ns 400 b A Deen padd CoNLRuOUS: Casb @vidends have been pald Cpmpeny s U3Kwilieton Sidew ¥idena gures based o outeisnd a1 80, pock yieids B Oo Ausust 1. 3927 Pylimen 5 el die atack of the P Al b o oW ik b bt o ‘o "of e ‘o1d s vaker or br Ine lwbn « of Pull € e w com or for fur wtter Car lon se Lo values back of Lhie 13 CERTAINLY st ||| STIERY T canty SEEN TO GeT CONFORTABLE RANGE IS NARROW IN GRAIN DEALINGS Closing Prices Are Shade Lower on Wheat—Corn Has Heavy Tone. BY GEORGE C. SCHANACKEL. Special Dispatch to The Star. CHICAGO, December 26— Grain trade was of a higher character Satur- day, with little outstanding feature. Wheat fluctuated within a narrow range and net changes were small. The start was easy under a little liquidation in December, followed by some wire house selling of May, but enough short covering for profits was uncovered to steady the decline after a fractional dip. Closing prices were unchanged to'%c lower, and for the k 1; to 1%c lower. December, March, 1.27%; May, 1.28% to 1.28%; July, 1.24. Liquidation as a result of the hearish government report was in evi- dence in all grains during the week and this was responsible for the low- er prices, Liverpool closed unchanged to 3% lower showing a rather feeble re- sponse to our decline of Friday and this was due to lack of pressure. Broomhall said that the increase in Argentine exports this week was due to the inclusion of new wheat in the clearances. The private estimate of Australlan crop made the yield 119,000,000 bushels and the carry-over 4,000,000 bush- el but Broomhall repeated his mate of 110,000,000 bushels. Weather over the Canadian West was colder and this, together with the holi- day, is expected to restrict marketing. Local shippers sold 6,000 bushels to mill Corn had a heavy tone as a result of belated liquidation based on the prospective increase in the Southwest movement, December made a new sea- son's low. Week end profit-taking by shorts caused a falr recovery in the later trade. The close was 13 to 1% lower and for the week 4% to 51 low. December, 80%a803%; March, 84%a 843;; May, 88a88%4: July, 897%. South- west offerings continued fairly liberal and 20 000 bushels were booked. One buyer said he had been approached by Omaha interests to interest him in buying corn on the spot market there for shipment to Chicago. Shipping sales were 74,000 bushels. Oats were easler in sympathy with corn. Trade was light. Shipping sales were 54,000 bushels. The market closed ,a% off and for the week, 1}4a 21, lower. December, 5113a51%:; March, 53%; May, 54l4aSdk; July, 513%. Provisions were lower in sympathy with corn. Lard closed 5a10 lower; ribs, 5 lower; bellies, 5 lower. $4,000 FOR SCRATCH. Sum Awarded for Injury to Car- penter’s Finger. Correspondence of The Star. OGDENSBURG, N. Y.—An award of $17.31 a week has been granted by Referee J. P. Richardson to Bert Rice, a Richville carpenter, for the loss of the use of his right hand, re- sulting from an accident which he suffered while repairing a window in the store of D. S. Moore at De Kalb last May, according to the claim sub- mitted. As physicians declare Rice will be permanently disabled, the award will continue for a period of 244 weeks. Moore did not carry com- pensation insurance and he will have to pay the award. The evidence submitted by the claimant was to the effect that Moore employed Rice and some other car- penters to repair his home fn De Kalb. While thus engaged it was claimed that Moore sent Rice across the street to repair a window in his store. Rice was performing this he claimed he scratched the index fi r on his hand. Infection developed and it was necessary for him to come to Ogdensburg to receive hospital treatment. He was under the care of Dr. G. C. Medill for several weeks. this is the first American production of the celebrated European director, and it was pronounced a masterpiece ot light entertainment when shown in the first.-run houses. Directed with the delightful subtlety of continental sophistication, the film unfolds a story of the gay life of Vienna at its best, with the charm of the Old World and its frothy upper classes strongly em- phasized. Menjou appears as a henpecked young husband, whose wife becomes enamored of a fashionable doctor. The doctor's wife, in turn, falls in love with Menjou, leaving a compli- and turns which Lubitsch has dev ed with delight- ful touches of continental subtlety. An unusual treat is afforded in "'. showing of one of fe Chaplin earliest comedies Rink." It I the first of a group of Chaplin's comedies of a decade ago which the Little Theater has secured for re- [k I vival. 1) dim ! i -.”- T (el (") National Metropolitan 113 B 113 Old al ol Years Years 15th St. opp. U. S. Treasury DAWEONIT! 'L DoNr Peel RIGHT = L CANT STAND THS! £ FeeL LK A CLOTHING Dumry'! EMBER SPANISH WAR VETERANS ‘Walter W. Davis, United States Navy, was mustered In as an active member of the Richard J. Harden Camp at its last meeting. Willlam 0. Ohm, chairman of the relief com- mittee, reported D. J. Myers in the Soldlers’ Home at Johnson City, and that he is improving in ; he also reported Frank 8. May in the Naval Hospital and Willlam L. Scott In Walter Reed Hospltal. On motion of John A. Gallagher, a committee consisting of Willlam . Rink, Willlam L. Mattocks and James J. Murphy was appointed to Tevise and have printed a new camp roster. Department Adjt. Willlam I. Jen- kins announced that the installation of the newly elected officers of the various camps would be held the first meeting in January, when each camp would conduct its own Installation. ‘Willlam L. Mattocks, chairman of the department legislative commit- tee, spoke in detail of the legislative program of the national committee, which will be sent to the entire mem- bership. George W. Kingsbury told of a tentative plan of transportation and subsistence on the trip to the 1928 national encampment "at Havana, Cuba. Other_ speakers were Comdr.- elect George V. McAlear of Gen, Nel- son A. Miles Camp; William I. Jen. kins, Thomas A. Hudlow, H. L. Les- lle and Jacob Orken. The Col. James S. Pettit Camp at a recent meeting elected the follow- ing officers: Commander, Samuel Hu- bacher; senlor vice commander, Wil- llam T. Ryan; junior vice commander, Charles A. Strobel; officer of the day, John D. Norton; officer of the guard, Harry A. Pixton; trustee for three years, James E. Smith. The camp will give a Christmas tree party Tuesday night at 921 Penn. sylvania avenue southeast. The vet- erans are requested to bring articles from the 10-cent stores for decora- tion, also cakes and sandwiches. The Col. John Jacob Astor Camp, at its meeting last Monday night in Stanley Hall, United States Soldiers’ Home, elected the following officers: Commander, John Schaefer; senior vice commander, George Kastner junior vice commander, John Hol- land; adjutant, Archie J. Jon quar- termaster, Frank Wieloc] trustee, one year, Edward Barrett; trustee, three years, Benjamin F. Motley; his. torian, John C. Coyne; chaplain, Al fred E. Simond:; officer of the day. Willlam Bluemer: officer of the guard, John J. Dwye sergeant major, Joseph M. Barth; quartermaster ser- geant, George F. Kilbourn; color ser- geant, Danfel McGeever; chief musi- clan, Patrick Conway. + The camp decided to hold public in- stallation of officers in the theater of Stanley Hall, January 16 meeting. The meetings of the camps for ‘the 26, 1927, 1st Trut Loans Any Amount D. C. and Montgomery County Large Construction Projects FRED T. NESBIT 1010 Vermont Ave. M. 9392, Mortgage Mon at Low Interest Rates Eeconomie Conditions Izler & Rutherford atual Benefit Main 475 1520 K Street e First Mortgage Loans Lowest Rates of I[ntersst and Commisston Thomas J. Fisher & Company, Inc. We Buy and Sell Liberty Bonds Treasury Nofes Etc. ‘ Bond Department FINANCIATL. week are: Col. James 8. Pettit Camp, 5 Money to Loan Tuesday night, 921 Pennaylvania ave-|gocured by first deed of trust on real estate. nue southeast, and Gen. Nelson A. lan Temple. VICTIM OF C;CRISTMAS | SHOOTING MAY DIE| One shooting and half a dozen | minor affrays marked the Christmas week end. | George Sterling, 26 years old, colored. | 1320 R street, was shot in the face | and cut about the head and wrist by | an unidentified colored man. 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