Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1930, Page 21

DR. ELLIS ELECTED | BY CITIZENS' GROUP Brookland Association Acts on Market and Fire Station Issues. Dr. George R. Ellis was elected presi- dent of the Brookland Citizens' Associs tion for the ensuing year at its reguls monthly meeting held in the Masonic ‘Temple, Twelfth and Monroe streets mortheast, last night. ‘The election of Dr. Ellis followed the refusal of Marvin M. McLean, presi- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, APRIL 15 1930. From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washindf.on's Theaters. “Nancy'’s Private Affair” Is Delightfully Amusing. ‘HE National Theater Players had lots of fun at the National Theater last night with “Nancy's Private Affair” and so, as a matter of fact, did the audience. which is currently visible on Broad- way as well as at the National, is a genial bit of froth built along famil- iar lines. cream of the fair” is, of course, winds, Miss Wells proves that_she is a delightful comedienne.. Fur- thermore, by the end of the third act, one is thoroughly convinced that she is very charming as well. Miss Wells is not only pictorially satisfying, but her acting shows that she is just what Washingtonians have been wanting—a brilliant lead- ing lady. Her voice last night seemed peculiarly well modulated and she carried her part vith an insouciance that was pleasantly distinguished. The play itself is really over after the first few minutes—that is, the kernal of the plot has been broken into and the jiltimate revealed. Still, even if one“is aware that Nancy to is as evideat as that last nI! cast put the pieces together with consummate skill. The little tricks that the author has devised for Nancy so that she may keep the love of her husband, whom she has divorced, as they say, with a smile, are as obvious as the burst- blossoms of Sprin unate- ly, the National Players have sense of humor, whi roved in- valuable during some of the quaking moments of last night’s matrimonial “pot pourrie.” The largest bouquet of compli- ment, other than the big one that belongs to Miss Wells, should be handed to Forrest Orr, whose per- formance throughout was admirable Marion Sterly as the gold digger gave evidence again that she is an actress who has a promising future, and Adelaide Hibard, in a charicature role, did everything that could be done with it. Furthermore, if one says that Romaine Callender was better than ever, and that Edith Gresham and Walter Gilbert did their bits con- were, all in all, every one, especial Miss Wells, just 'hltldllfl-l’ll\lhmni member of last week's cast of “Journey's End” said they were— “the most astonishingly good com- pany” that he had ever seen. E. de 8. M. e FAMINE THREATENS Soviet Officials Beseech Evicted Peasants to Return to Farms. By Cable to The Star. RIGA, April 15.—Anxiety regarding the menacing agricultural situation continues to occupy the attention of the Moscow leaders. According to advices received here today, President Kalinin at a session of the all-central executive committee of the Soviets urged the sowing and gathering of all grain pos- sible in order to avert a threatened famine in Russia. District leaders have been instructed personally to beseech the evicted peas- ants to return to their farms, but the INDIAN HUNTED ELEPHANT LINCOLN, Nebr. (#).—Indian tales S Wlclent. clephant, the Mo, e ancient elephant, in North America are submitted to the American_Association for the Advance- ment of Science. A report by Prof. William Duncan Strong of the University of Netraska says _one of these stories . The hero of the tale, after kill- lggd_the monster, used its ears for a THE COLLIER INN, Inc. Columbia Rd. at 1 St. NW. RY our delicious Chicken Balad for your next Home Party— olso Sandwiches, Ice Oream and Pastries—a complete and satisfying catering service—sure to please you. Two great groups, at drastically reduced prices. Red, Pointed, Brown, Cross and Beige Values up to $55.00 for $65.00 for $34.50 $377:50 A Small Deposit Reserves Any Selection Values up to Pm. Rogendorf The Original “G” Street Furrier 1215 G St. Metropolitan 9285 National 8663 Gibson, with the help of clothes, wit and womanly wizardry, is going to get hack her side-tracked, bewildered husband, that doesn't mean that the est of the play is totally at a loss as to what to do with itself. ‘There is no question but that the first - act is _infinitely better than the others. But that the other two seem often on the point of falling dent for three years, to accept another . A resolution was unanimously passed by the body expressing its ap- clation of the services Mr. McLean as rendered. Other new officers are: V. R. Wilson, & former president, as vice president; R. N. Ashmun and Noel B. Parks, re- elected secretary and financial secre- tary, respectively, and C. E. Remsburg, treasurer. The present delegates to the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, McLean and Willlam V. Lewis, were appointed for another year. Members of the association passed a resolution indorsing the Capper bill for the establishment of a new market and favored a location north of Pennsyl- vania avenue. A resolution was passed advocating & new fire station between Thirteenth and Eighteenth streets, on Rhode Island | avenue northeast. Plans for the annual Fourth of July community celebration are in the hands of the executive com- mittee. SHIPPING NEWS Arrivals at and Sailings From New York. Miss Marion peasants’ dislike of Communist methods | Wells. As the is s0 strong that several of these leaders have been reported killed. ETE (Copyright, 1930.) AT vincingly, almost the entire cast seems to have been mentioned, which is what they deserve. They —_— woolen undergar- ments 1o the \ A sensational purchase from a nationally known maker brings one of our greatest Hosiery Value-Giving Achievements. 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