Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1930, Page 5

ARGHITECTS LIST ANNUAL MEETING 63d Convention of American Institute Opens Here Wed- nesday at 10 A.M. The sixty-third convention of the American Institute of Architects will open Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock, in the Mayflowr Hotel, with an address by President C. Herrick Hammond of Chicago. Registration for the conven- tion opens the preceding day, at 1 o'clock, at the hotel. Modern _architecture as the agency which is co-ordinating the engineering, building and manufacturing activities of the Nation in expenditures totaling several billions of dollars annually will be discussed by leaders in the profes- slon during the three-day sessions. Coincident with the convention period, which extends through the week, With & post-convention meeting of the board of directors next Sunday, there will be conferences of three organiza- tions affiliated with the institute. These are the Producers’ Council, the Na- tional Council of Architectural Regis- tration Board and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. Producers’ Council Scheduled. The annual meeting of the Producers’ Counctl, composed of manufacturers and associations of manufacturers of build- ing materials and appliances with a combined capital of $22,500,000,000, will begin at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and conclude on Thursday. The Regis- tration Board's meeting begins Tuesday at 2 o'clock and the Schools of Archi- tecture will meet tomorrow and Tuesday. Following the address of President Hammond Wednesday the institute will conduct a symposium_ on_cotemporary architecture, at which Louis La Beaume of St. Louls, & director, will preside. George Howe of Philadelphia and C. Howard Walker, director of the School of Fine Arts of Boston and lecturer at Harvard and the Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology, will also speak at the morning session. Speakers Listed for Wednesday. symposium on contemporary archi- h:tum fi: be continued Wednesday afternoon, beginning at 2:30 o'clock, at which speakers will be Dean Everett V. Meeks of the Yale School of Fine Arts, Farl H. Reed, jr., of Chicago and Ralph T. Walker of New York. Louls La Beaume, a director, St. Louis, will pre- ‘Consideration of the annual report of the directors, the work of commit- tees, Droj amendments to the by- Jaws and e report of the committee on credentials will occupy Thursday morn- ’n'A'rchlwctunl education will be the theme of Thursday evening’s session, at which the committee on ‘education will make its report. Prof. William Emer- son, head of the department of archi- tecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will preside, and Leices- ter B. Holland, chief of the division of fine arts, Library of Congress, will be the speaker. Award of honors by the institute and announcement of the elec- tion of fellows will conclude the session. Election Set for Friday Morning. Election of officers and of honorary and corresponding members is sched- uled for Friday morning. The after- noon will be devoted to new and un- finished business and a report of the committee on resolutions. Further consideration of the annual r?urt will aleo be taken up ‘®t both sessions. In the evening the annual dinner will be held, with announcement of elections and induction into office of the new president. There will be"several speak- ers, whose names will be announced later. Delegates and guests of the conven- tion motor on Saturday to Fredericks- burg, Va., where arrangements have been made to open for inspection some of the famous Colonial homes and buildings of historic interest. An out- door luncheon will be served at Ken- more House, the home built by Col. Lewis Fielding for his bride, who was the sister of George Washington. Delegates from 70 chapters of the in- stitute, representing every State in the Union and all the insular possessions, will attend. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. ‘TODAY. Hike, Red Triangle Outing Club; meet at Glen Echo. 3 p.m. for 4-mile walk down the towpath, ending at the clubhouse. FUTURE. Card party, Shenandoah Chapter No. 1808, U. D. C., Confederate Memorial Home, tomorrow night. Luncheon meeting, Oakland Motor Car Co,, garden of the Mayflower Hotel, 1pm. Meeting and card party. Mount Ver- mon Council, No. 18, Daughters of America, Masonic Temple, Eighth and P streets northeest, 8 p.m. THE SUNDAY From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. “High Society Blues” Sentimental and Amusing. ANET GAYNOR and Charlie Farrell, veteran Romeo and Juliet team of fiimland, may be seen this week at the Fox Theater making eyes at each other in something called “High Soclety Blues.” Not only do they accompiish all their usual kit: tenish tric and gener * §00-g0o-isms, but they play ukuleles, sing songs and com- port themselves generally after the manner they have been taught since first 1L was discoversd that they ere the most sought- after couple on the screen. ‘Those who ad- mire the rapture that these two undergo at the mere sight of each other will find their latest picture probably their best. Certainly, they have more chances to smile, giggle and make faces at each other than ever before. They have the distinction, besides, of making sentimental mo- ments seem quite believable. And when it is all over you will find that it's been pretty good fun the whole way through. Called a “story book romance,” for reasons that allow Miss Gaynor and Mr. Farrell every now and then to break into amorous songs and make love to each other on bal- conies, as “in days of yore,” this story has the old, old theme of the Midwesterner trying to crash the social gates in the East. In this case, Janet is the rich girl who throws over her flance, Count Prunier—probably related to . the famous Parisian fish restaurant— for the son of a pie-consuming Westerner. The romance, of course, has been frowned upon by both families, but in the end they are all to be seen hanging all over each other’s necks. Janet Gaynor is as lovely to look upon when she smiles as ever, and Charlie Farrell, in spite of his East Boston accent, is decidedly pleasing. Edda Hopper plays her usual society role, and William Collier, sr., throws verbal bricks at Lucian Littlefield, and vice versa, for a good part of the picture. On the stage, Fanchon and Marco have devised an elaborate entertain- ment called “Jazz Temple.” In it Wally Jackson dances, with highly amusing results, and Sylvia Lee, Gus Elmore and Nora Schiller contribute their various talents to the evident enjoyment of the audience. There are besides some very intricate cos- ".\;mes, fl]lew“stll;nkht Beauties,” and, complet e pi m, the Fox Orchestra and newnme:. All of which makes good food for relaxation—relaxation that comes most pleasantly after trying for most of an afternoon to get into the theater. Go early! E. de 8. M. “The Czar of Broadway” Rather an Unpleasant Story. ANOTHIR picture featuring crooks with redeeming qualities and newspaper folks without has come to the Rialto this week in “The Czar of Broadway.” It stars Betty Comp- son as the “hard-boiled heroine,” and she seems admirably adapted to her role and wears several cos- tumes which show to advantage her lovely figure, and that attractive young actor, John Harron, gives promise of developing into the type which the public ld afford to see oftener, John Wray, who appears to enjoy the part of the “king crook,” plays his role with the skill which comes from practice and often through- out the picture his irrepressible and pealing laughter shouts forth from the screen until it reaches the mighty dome of the Rialto. Frank- 1y, that laughter gets a wee bit upon one’s nerves and excites wonder as to why in this day of skilled direc- tors Mr. Wray is not a little less “bubbling.” ‘The principal newspaper of the city, desirous of getting the “inside” on the activities of the leading crook of the town, who is also a prominent real estate man and the owner of a popular cabaret, assigns a young reporter to the work. The reporter, Grant by name, becomes strongly attached the crook, otherwise known as the Czar of Broadway, and the czar reciprocates, unaware of the young man’'s busi- ness. Grant also falls in love with the czar's sweetheart, Connle, who, not really in love with the crook, returns QGrant's affection. Just when the czar has discovered Grant’s identity and is about to have him “bumped off” the czar is himself killed by the machine guns of his enemies. He dies without Grant learning that a plan had been under way to take his life. The young reporter, believing it Janet Gaymor. would be unethical to betray secrets which he had learned from the czar through friendship, refuses to write the story after his death and is promptly discharged. He then an- nounces he is through with being a stool pigeon and is sick of the life. ‘The audience is left with the im- pression that he goes forth with Connie and lives happily ever after in a profession other than journal- ism, which is not so hard c2 jour- nalism. A featured musical number, “That Homestead Steady of Mine,” is sung by Miss Compson in one of the cabaret scenes. 5 An amusing animated cartoon, “Oswald”; a laughless comedy and The Evening Star News-Universal reel, with Graham McNamee &an- nouncing the events, complete the program. G. 8. “Paramount on Parade” Reflects Elsie Janis’ Clever Ideas. ¢¢PPARAMOUNT ON PARADE,” as the title implies, is a roll call of this company’s stars, dressed up to do their bit in what proves to be a cheery, bright and only occasion- ally dull revue. In fact, as a revue this new attraction at the Columbia ‘Theater does pretty well,"thanks to the services of Messrs. Chevalier, Oakie and that madcap child, Mitzi Green. Elsie Janis has been the guiding spirit in the manufacturing process of this picture, and for that reason it has in it more than occasional spurts of comedy. Leon Errol has amusing minute or two—sups posedly on his deathbed; Harry Green appears as a be-goggled Jew- ish torreador in a scene from “Cai men,” and Helen Kane shows how to teach school and history by the “boop-boop-a-doop” method. Be- sides these short comic interludes, Maurice Chevalier and Evelyn Brent illustrate the origin of the Apache dance; Jack Oakie and Zelma O'Neil sing a song and bite each other, and Mitzi Green takes-off Mr. Mack, of the Moran and Mack team, with all the earmarks of Elsle Janis herself. Of all the stars that appear, only Ruth Chatterton’s ability seems to have been misguided. For some rea- son, the scene in which she appe: is curlously ineffective. To make up for this disappointment, Para. mount has produced Nancy Carroll in a song and dance number quite up to her standard, and Buddy Rogers and Lillian Roth have a scene together that proves Miss Roth a good singer and dancer and Mr. Rogers a good singer. Other num- bers that are among the best in- clude whatever Maurice Chevalier does and whatever Jack Oakie ap- pears in. Like all other revues this one goes on and on and on. It is, however, better than most of them. The Columbia Orchestra playing selections from “The New Moon,” short subjects and the Hearst Metro- tone newsreel complete thed program, le 8. M. “Hell Harbor,” Grim Caribbean Yarn, MURD!IR and lust for gold, amid the romantic setting of palm trees and the moonlighted shores of the Caribbean, appear to be the out- standing themes in “Hcll Harbor,” the feature picture showing this week at Loew's Palace with Lupe Velez in the leading role. A sextet of native Cubans, playing with the technique of professionals upon na- tive instruments, is one claim the picture may have to originality. Genuine Cuban music is played by this orchestra, in dance hall scenes, where a rather weak attempt has been made to imitate the famous ‘West Indian “danza.” Lupe Velez proves to be a very skillful swimmer in one scene, where she dives from the bow of a schooner and swims ashore. In fact, the young woman does very commend- able acting in a story which is a poor medium for one with such an attractive personality to express her- self. The story deals with an unscrupu- lous white settler in a little port on the Caribbean, who tries to marry his daughter Anita to the most pros- perous trader of the little town. The marriage will take place, however, only if the trader is successful in selling some pearls, obtained in a none too honest manner, to an American trader, who is expected to arrive at the port about that time. The American does arrive per schedule, but instead of buying the pearls, he falls in love with Anita. Both Anita's father and the trader who has desired her in marriage are killed in the complications which arise through the failure of the pearl sale, and the picture, after many shrieks and blood shed, shows the American’s_schooner sailing peace- fully away toward Havana, with Anita happlly aboard as a contem- vlated bride. An excellent vaudeville is offered to those who may not delight in the frequent sordid scenes of the plc- ture. Benny Davis, the well known composer of popular songs, presents a number of young people whom he STAR, NETHODSTS PLA 3 MORE BISHOPS Conference Votes to Enlarge College, Which Wil Bring Total to 16. By the Associated Press. DALLAS, Tex., May 17.—Another controversial subject before the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, South, was settled today when the quadrennial General Conference here voted to en- large Episcopal supervision by the addi- tion of three superintendents to the College of Bishops. The new bishops, who will bring the total to 16, will be named at a secret election next week. Opponents of the memorial reported by the committee on episcopacy de- clared it would cost the church $100,000 & quadrennium, with each bishop salary and expenses amounting to least $8,000 a year. The salary is $6,000. ‘The conference falled to reach a: agreement on the proposal to unify church funds into a single “budget™” fund and the subject was made a special order for next Tuesday. ‘Tonight <delegates were discussing the possibilities for the new bishops. Names heard in this connection in- cluded Gilbert Rowe, professor at Duke University; Dr. Paul B. Kern of San Antonio, Dr. Arthur Moore of Birming: ham, Dr. C. C. Selecman, president of Southern Methodist University, Dallas; Dr. Forney Hutchinson, Oklahoma City; Dr. T. D. Ellis of Nashville, Tenn., and A, Prank Smith of Houston. introduces “Broadway Stars of the Future.” Mr. Davis is justified in using such a prophetic introduc- tion, as each of the performers with him has a clever bit of talent to offer to the “song and dance” public. Those featured on the stage are Bemis and Brown, dancers; the Cali- fornia Crooners, Addle Seamon, Jack Heller, May Joyce, Thelma White and Alfred Brewer. Short news reels, including the Hearst Metrotone News, complete the pro- gram. “The Cuckoos” Still Making Them Laugh. $¢'T'HE CUCKOOS" remains blithe- ly at R-K-O Keith's for a second week. This amazingly plot- less comedy has to its credit two of the most ridiculous comedians that ever trod the boards of fllmdom. Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey are, in part, capable of reducing the sternest vertebra to a wilting noth- ing, through a series of clownings that should make even pastoral ani- mals roar with undisguised laugh- ter. There are those, of course, who claim that the antics of these two gentlemen produce for them only & succession of yawns. And there are others—who in this case seem to be the large majority—who say that never in all their born days have they witnessed such idiotic contortions with more complete joy. At any rate, or rather in either case, it is safe to believe that the essence of ‘“The Cuckoos” story can produce no sen- sation of any kind, it being & mere scare-crow of & musical comedy l)lll)b—l t to be even worse in the orig! Once uj & time there was a night club in Mexico which had at its back door a gypsy camp. Thus the story starts, and thus the story ends, althougi somewhere in its mid- dle there is a love affair. ‘The gypsy girl is played with much zest by Dorothy Lee, and those two “mad and bad” buffoons, Wheeler and Woolsey, besport themselves through so-called “soclety” and the gypsy camp, toward the end, getting themselves much mixed up with the villain, who has, of course, abducted the charming heroine. It all turns out all right, so there is nothing to worry about. And there is a guar- antee that if you laugh once you will laugh again, and again, and again, etc. The R-K-Olians and shorter sub- jects, including the newsreel, com- Plete the short but spirited bill. 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CHICAGO, May 17.—Painting and powdering is quite all right, in the opin- jon of a large group of hotel managers, but when it comes to using the hostel- Ty's towels as an aid, that’s another matter. So expensive a matter has it become that the North Shore Hotel Association, representing 100 hotels, shortly will con- sider ways and means of educating women guests not to use the towels to remove cold creams, lipstick or to shine shoes, E. R. Lucas, the association’s secretary, announced. One hotel already has posted notices informing guests that if the towels are made unfit for further use, they will be charged on the bill. COL. HERO TO RETIRE AT OWN REQUEST Served as Brigadier General in World War and Was Chief of Coast Artillery Recently. Col. Andrew Hero, jr., Coast Artil- lery, who resides at 2804 Thirty-fourth street, will be transferred to the retired list next Tuesday on his own application, | in the grade of major general, by virtue of his former service as chief of Coast Artillery. He is from Louisiana, and was gradu- ated from the Military Academy In June, 1891. During the World War he served as a brigadier general in the National Army, and from March 20, 1926, to March 20, 1930, he held the office of chief of Coast Artillery, War Department. MILITARY LEGION GIVES STEPHAN HIGH HONOR National Guard Commander Elect- ed Honorary President of Bervice Organization. Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, com- mander of the District of Columbia National Guard, was elected honorary president of the Military Service Legion lat the last meeting. Other officers ielected follow: Capt. Edward W. Zea, commander; Maj. John G. Donovan, first vice commander; Lieut. Morris J. Hole, second vice commander; Capt. Clarence H. Green, secretary-treasurer, and Capt. Thomas A. Green, secretary- treasurer, emeritus. ‘The following were named to serve on the advisory council for the year: Col. J. Miller Kenyon, Maj. C. Eugene Edwards, Capt. Sheridan Ferree, Lieut. Marshall J. Smith, Dr. J. Baldwin Rutherford, A. J. Green and Willlam H. Groverman. 1930—PART The legion will hold a meeting to- morrow night at 8 o'clock at the | National Guard armory, Sixth street | and Pennsylvania avenue. | Gid. CAPT. BERRIEN GETS LOCAL COMMAND Skipper of U. S. S. Lexington to Succeed Capt. McDowell at Navy Yard. Capt. F. D. Berrien, now commanding the U. 8. S. Lexington, the airplane carrier, will be the next captain of the the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Capt. Willis McDowell. The change is expected to take place before June 12, when Capt. Claude C. Bloch is schedul- ed to relleve Rear Admiral Arthur L. Willard, the commandant, who becomes commander of the scouting fleet, with the rank of vice admiral. Orders for Capt. McDowell, who is also superinten- dent of the naval gun factory, have not been announced at the Navy Depart- r]manl. but are expected within a few lays. Capt. Berrien is an serial observer. He has had considerable experience with destroyers. ‘The change of Capt. Berrien from skipper of the U. 8. S. Lexington will bring about a shift in high-ranking of- ficers of the Navy who are closely identified with aviation. Relleving Capt. Berrien as commanding officer of the Lexington will be Capt. Ernest J. | King, who is now commanding the Naval#Air Station at Hampton Roads. Va, Capt. King will be relleved by Capt. Kenneth Whiting, chief of staff, commander of the aircraft squadrons of the Battle Fleet, aboard the U. S. S Saratoga. Capt. Whiting, who is one of the Navy's pioneer aviators, com- manded the aerial squadrons that flew over Washington last week. Capt. Berrien has been commanding officer of the Lexington since August 22, 1928. He has held the rank of cap- tain since June 3, 1922. 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