Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1933, Page 22

From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. Miss Skinner Presents “Wives of Henry VIIL” RAGILE and ephemeral fem- inine power near the throne of a King who has been called a “ruffian” is impressed « upon the mind, as Miss Cor- nelia Otis Skinner, in her perform- ance at the National Theater, gives successive pictures of the wives of Henry VIIL When these dis- tinct types are mixed with the performer's sprightly studies house of S character. This group ‘of crea- tions wes given at the matinee yesterday after- noon and will be repeated to- Cornelia Otis Skinner, professional equipment appears to be equal to the task of creating reality in a wide range of types. In her personal ap- when not in character, ses one as a player of h an audience, pos- 1 background of the and combin- keen understanding and humor such a way as to create for I tange, entire! ents of ¢ apart from the re- acter roles. In g the several wives of the who dealt 50 extensively with the problem of disposing of suc- cessive mates with a showing of legality, e not only discloses her own capacity as an actress, but also es the admirable task of ellent understanding of broad taste in his se- lections and the ability of those un- fortunate women to face their re- chology, rivals in the miost dramatic period of the King's tragic domestic career. As in all the other characterizations of the performance, a clever understanding of qualities they possessed, their respective experiences in the royal circle, and the differences in their feminine traits. The former was credited with the regal traits of one born to rule, a frankness in dealing ‘with the King’s attention to her rival and a stoic resignation to whatever fate might bring. She was the spiritual figure that has been painted in drama, and, represented by Miss Skinner’s perfect art, was the most impressive of the wives. Ann Boleyn, on the other hand, showed the com- bination of emotional capacity and that understanding of her own feminine beauty which gave the | clear impression of one who was fated to fascinate to the extent of creating for herself an envied place which, nevertheless, was doomed to eventual extinction. Miss Skinner’s analysis, in brief, of Jane Seymour was one of her most dramatic bits, revealing the ‘woman as a most distinctive domes- tic character, and on down through the list, one gained an excellent view of ihe faces and figures of Anne Cleves (clearly different from all the others in her Continental traits), Katheryn Howard and Katherine Parr. “The last named was repre- sented as devoted to her positien as syouse of the King who had run his course, and her requiem is a fine piece of work. In the brilliant sketches thxt pre- ceded the chief performance, Miss Skinner put much character of the lighter type into the story of the ‘woman of scatter-brain qualities on ! the eve of her return from Paris; the elderly couple’s futile attempt at romance 'in a _gondola in Venice; the woman lecturer who does not experience in a ;'and a story of uni- versal appeal about the sailing time of the liner at the dock. “A Farewell to Arms” To Open Tomorrow at Palace. NNOUNCEMENT ‘was made this afternoon by the Loew office that an unexpected change in book- ing will bring the Hemingway flm, A Farewell to Arms,” to Loew's Pal- ace tomorrow in place of “Strange Interlude,” which was scheduled for another week's chowing SHRINE REMITS DUES £1,000 Members in Chicago Helped by Organization’s Action. CHICAGO, January 5 () —Twenty- one thousand members of the Chicago Shrine were money ahead_today. U. J. Herrmann, potentate, yesterday announced it had been voted to remit all 1933 dues and those still unpaid for 1932 as a special relief measure for members The act would cost the Shrine $300,- 000, he said, but added it had more than $1,000,000 in its treasury. Triplets have been born to the wife of James B. Smith of Billburngate, | England, who is unemployed and has eight other children, Princeton Triangle Club Presents “It’s the Valet.” RINCETON UNIVERSITY'S eminent Triangle Club, famed for its dancing sons and imitation daughters, for its cherubic chorus smiles and skittish (size 10) feet, for its erst- while members, such as Phillips (“American Tragedy”) Holmes and Michael (“Cat and the Fiddle”) Bartlett, and for the fact that its annual theatrical pro- ductions are usually com- parable to Broadway'’s best, , “It's The Valet,” to the W a s h i ngton Auditorium. Here a vast and soclally satisfying audi- ‘ ence watched | the young men G. P. Switt, gambol and the young men sing, and the startlingly | handsome “heroine” pronounce her love ditties in a voice as profound as Jupiter's, and other novelties which sat well upon everyone con- cerned, until near to the jhour of | midnight. { ‘While this production does not seem | s0 bright or so sprightly as some of | its ancestors, and the humor, but | for some choice limericks provided | by Jose: Ferrer (a Harpo Marxian duplicate speaking in the manner of Bert Lahr) slightly down-at-the- heels, the music bounced along in the tradition dear to Broadway, and the singing of these rhymes, bespoke long hours of a faithful do-re-mi-ing. “It's the Valet,” a French Revo- lutionary affair, while otherwise not particularly revolutionary, at least offered its patrons plenty of music, some first-rate dancing and, in par- ticular, one gentleman (the program didn’t specify) who came before the curtain and did a dance which had all the earmarks of professionalism. In this a clever effect was reached by outlining the feet in black and white and by the artist's sliding along in the manner of a puppet. ‘This number and another per- formed by three dies” with feathers and varying blue and red stockings, who did some splendid | gum-chewing “hot cha” mouth-and- | foot work, brought down the house, | as did a nightgown waltz and the | heroine’s graceful ball room waltz. This heroine, incidentally, known | last night as the Countess de Veraille, and the cause for all the shooting, was undertaken by H. H. Dunham, known in Triangle circles previously for works of the same kind. Mr. Dunham makes a dazzling daughter of Eve—and one who might fool even Eros but for a voice which is alarmingly profundo. This fact de- lighted the audience, as did a plump and vigorous ‘“chorine” who did “her” dancing in a splendid spirit of abandon. Other highlights of the evening, besides the music (always the peak of a Triangle show) and such catch- ing songs as “I'm All Wrapped in You.” “If You Only Knew,” “An Apple a Day,” etc, were a ghost dance, the singing of G. P. Swift and P. J. McNeel, the smiles and | guiles and general jubilations of | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. in fact, but for the plot, which dis- red rather nflim the evening. m concerned witl gmmlnence in all this also included Johnson, S W. R. Van Liew, . T. Sears and those specialty dancers, who should have done more and more and more. E. de 8. MELCHER. SHUBERTS ASK ORDER TO SELL'PROPERTIES Receivers Would Dispose of $12,- 500,000 Assets to Prevent Further Losses. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 5.—Receivers for the Shubert Theater Corporation, one-time glant of the amusement world, are seeking court permission to sell the Shubert properties to prevent further losses. ‘The recelvers, Lee Shubert and the Irving Trust Co., set a $12,500,000 value on the properties in asking Federal Judge Caffey yesterday to permit the sale and the distribution of proceeds to | but postponed until January 13, creditors. For years the Shuberts, Lee and Jake, have been powers in the world of the legitimate stage. In 1924 they were described as controlling 70 | per cent of the theaters in New York. In placing their enterprises in re- ceivership in 1931, they blamed the stock market crash and the subsequent scarcity of “big spenders” for a loss of | nearly $3,000,000 in two years. Sent to Hospital For Annoyances To Bebe Daniels| War Veteran Defends Self at Hearing, Insisting Actress Was His Wife. By the Assoclated Press. LOS ANGELES, January 5—A Wofld War veteran's persistent pursuit of | Bebe Danlels, film actress, carried on | under the delusion that she went to ‘Clmrfl with him, married him and be- came the inspiration for his lyrics, to- day had ended in his commitment to a | | State hospital. The veteran, Albert F. Holland, con- ducted most of his defense on an insan- | ity complaint signed by Ben Lyon, hus- band of the actress. He was allowed to cross-examine Lyon, who replied in a | low voice in which he injected a feeling | of friendliness. “No, Albert, I don’t remember,” Lyon, screen actor, said time and again as | Holland sought to get confirmation for statements he had made. Miss Daniels testified she had seen Holland five times, on occasions when he was In custody, the first being in 1931 when he was placed in the psy- chopathic ward for his attentions to her. She added he had never threat- ened her, but said, “I am afraid for my husband and baby.” Holland was arrested after writing | letters to Miss Daniels. He was found insane on two previous occasions, once when he forced his way into Miss Dan- iel's room in a San Francisco hotel. | Dresses the hope I might dispel his hallucina- | tion that I was his wife,” said Miss | He had been allowed to leave institu- tions to which he had been sent. “I talked with him almost 30 min- utes at the time of our first meeting in Daniels. “He seemed convinced, but later began bothering me again.” Holland claimed he married Miss Permanents Open}ng Special $2.25 or $1.50 Either of these permanents worth more than their cost. We guarantee all work. ' 25¢ & 35c¢ Service Nat. 8930 Open 9 to 6:30 Becker Bldg. Warner Beauty Studio atr 1318 F 3& NW. the chorus, and most everything, Daniels in Mexico in 1925. [~ CroTHES OF QUALITY FOR LEWOMEN SINCE 1903 January Clearance SALE prices further reduced for absolute clearaway Dresses 19.50 25 35 Coats (with furs) 49.50 69.50 Suits (with furs) 45 65 Hats 3 5 8 Furs below cost prices “Misses Frocks” 10 12,50 IS5 all sales final. READY TO WEAR MADE TO ORDER PLUMMER RELEASED ON BOND OF $15,000 Sum Is Accepted by U. S. Commis- sioner at Baltimore in Calvert County Rum Case. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, Md., January 5.— William Plummer, called by dry officials “the king of the bootleggers in South- ern Maryland” and alleged dry in- former, yesterday was released in $15,000 bail pending a hearing on charges of hijacking four prohibition investigators in Calvert County last September. Plummer, who was arrested on the orders of ‘Simon E. Sobeloff, United States district attorney, following a hearing in the United States District Court last month, has been in jail in default of $20,000 awaiting a hearing, originally scheduled for December 29, Yesterday, Plummer'’s attorney offered bond of $15,000, which was accepted by J. Frank Supplee, United States commissioner, following a conference | with Mr. Sobeloff's office. Success of recent prospecting near the Rand gold fields of South Africa in- dicates that there is a probable exten- sion of 30 miles of payable ore beyond the present limits of the main gold- bearing reefs. MODEL Ssmopr Sale Friday Morning ONLY to close out at 'Values to $16.50 Exchanges Refunds Charges NO Regular $14.50 Imported Dinner Set Thin white china with clusters of flowers in pas- Gold-line Set of 50 pieces. tel shades. edges. ‘ 8.50 Complete Service for Six Sir each of Dinner Plates, Tea Plates, Bread and Butters, Rim Soups, Fruits, Teacups and Platter, Round Saucers—one each of Salad Bowl, Pickle Dish, Open Vegetable, Sugar and Cream. ’DUUN @ MARTIN Connecticut Ave. ana 1" o Gifts, Table & Home Furnishings Since 1847 L6 LASH IS RECOMMENDED FOR PRISON BREAKERS Delaware County Workhouse Of- cials Urge Assembly to Enact Legislation. By the Associated Press. ’ WILMINGTON, Del, January 5— Recommendations that the General As- sembly enact legislation that would more effectively punish jail breakers and perhaps provide for the lashing of convicts who attempt to escape, was placed before Attorney General Samuel J. Layton yesterday by officials of the New Castle County work house. The attorney general was given the details of Tuesday's attempted break at THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1933, the work house, when four convicts de- scribed as “veteran jail breakers,” pried their way out of theff cells in an un- successful attempt to escape. At present, thers h’no nuinimum, or maximum penalty for jail breaking, the prison officials sfated. i @ Ex-Convict Amused. LOS ANGELES, January 5 () —A complaint charging Moe Vogel, 28, for- mer convict, with forging and cashing money orders, authorities said had been stolen at Elkhart, Ind., was issued by | | Post Office Inspector C. D. Lowe. Lowe said Vogel, who was released recently from Leavenworth prison after serving 5 years for stealing money orders in Peoria, Ill, has cashed the orders here, Pasadena, and San Diego. PRISONER CONFESSES CHAIN GANG ESCAPE | California Police Say Man Admits Check Passing and Claims Burns Acquaintance, By the Assoclated Press, SAN JOSE, Calif., January 5—Held | here on a bad check charge, Charles | Searing, 27, was quoted by San Jose police today s admitting he escaped from a Georgia chain gang and left a | trail of worthless paper as he crossed the continent. Officers said Searing told of escaping from a prison truck in Forsyth County, Ga., last August 27 after being sen- tenced to five years for forgery, and e ‘sxbsequem]y passing worthless cheecks | for $10 and $25 in the larger cities of | Georgia, Texas, Ohio, hu-vurL Kansas' and California. He took a excep- tions to the story of Robert . (“T Am a Fugitive From a Chain ") Burns. “Parts of his story are true enough,” Searing said. Burns in ome of the Georgia pri aeed to chatn the men g.zmfi'.g when they gave trouble. But I never saw a whipping.” 'COUGHING trains the heart. positively stops 3 otghs in 15 minutes or money back. A , pleasant pm-. not & W, N, TWoses & Sons Nat’l 377 Store Hours: 9:15 to 6 F St. at 11th Specials and Friday Bargains! JANUARY LINEN SALE SPECIALS These Are But a Few of the Many Values You May Use Your “Purchase Card” Account WHITE AND COLORED LINEN CRASH AND DAMASK SETS Special Luncheon 35¢c Fried Select Oysters With Tartar Sauce Au Gratin Potatoes . . Coleslaw « e+ . Tea MOSES—LOWER FLOOR Tomorrow Final Clearance! HATS Were $4.94 to $15 $1.94 MOSES—FIRST FLOOR $2.84 Silk Undies $1.98 Limited number of gowns. slips. mise, panyier, danceties and short icon' trimmed. pure sik. platn or flesh or tearose. cut or fitted Slightly solled. $4.85 Underset, $2.89 Limited number of Romany sets of brocade or crepe boneless or slightly boned. Uplift lace ssiere; panties of crepe de chine s, hose supporters MOSE&—SECON‘D FLOOR $4.55 Skirts, $2.49 Limited mumber. All-wool skirt style. button trimm Na green and blue, 3 silk blouses, 5 silk blou: Friday MOSES— $2.95 Gloves, $2.09 French kid gloyes tn novelty slip-on or shades. but not ali cuff styles. Many light A sizes o the eroup, sizes in each style. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR. $2.84 Bags, $1.94 Limited number of bags in calf. moroc. Black, navy. brown and co and moire. beige in the collection Limited number of blick, Drown, navy Rz- $3.44 or green bags. el Reputarly S48 duced to MOSEEr~F'[RST F'lDOR. Toiletries Reduced Were 25 Rea Reta cleansing tissues. 10 s customer) . compacts. $i 75 Dresses, 89¢ Very limited number of daytime frocks ting colored material trim. Flared or pleated skirts. with ‘organdy or contras MOSES—SECOND FLOOR. . Mexican .. Roil ‘and Butter .". Coffee . . . Milk. che- under- de chine; 2.50 54-inch Cloth, 6 Napkins. Now. $3.50 54x70-inch Cloth, 8 Napkins. January Sale pricc. $5.50 Colortd 54-inch Damask Cloth, 6 Napkins. . ce Sa]e Price . CANDLEWICK BFDSPREADQ Double and single bed sizes in all wanted colors; quantities are limited. Some in two-tone patterns. Sale prices ......... COLONIAL BEDSPREADS, $2.44 In many colors, including orchid, and $3.75. Coples of old-time spreads. green, blue and rose; reversible, RAYON BEDSPREADS plain colors or all-over damask patterns, a In tailored styles: wide selection. Regular $2.50 Attractive printed cloths in various. designs. A feature of the January Sale. 2.-TONE WOOL BLANKETS, $3.69 Specially priced for the January Sale. ready to use. size; very soft and fluffy. ............... $1.64 and $2.64 Priced far below their regular prices. Now— w Printed Cloths, $1.88 Beautiful 2-tones in peach and green, rose and green, rose and blue and others. Satin bound. Recently featured at $2.25 Double size; firmly scalloped $2.64 to $9.94 Size 52x62 inches, Pure wool double-bed Here are Shoe Values That Are Truly Exceptional January Clearance SALE A Clearance of 500 Pairs Fall and Winter Styles at a Price That Demands Your Attention High Heels Bliack Suede @ Smart Pumps Brown Suede @Chic Ties Kid Leather @ Snappy Oxfords A Positive Savings and Values Unheard of Before OPPORTUNITY SLIPPER SHOP " ere 1.1 « Hemmed “De Luxe” Sheets and Cases e famous Moses “De Luxe” sheets because of their fine quality and absence of any filler substances are long wearing. prices quoted below are the lowest in many, many years. Cases, 45x36 inches, reduced to .. Sheets, 63x99 inches, reduced to . Sheets, 72x99 mch:s reduced to Sheets, 81x99 inches, reduced to Sheets, 81x108 Inches, reduced to.... Sheets, 90148 inches, reduced to . MOSB‘FIRST FLOOR. " Chinese Embroideries 1, Price 0dd lot of Chinese scarfs in small and large runners. Were 44c to $5; slightly soiled. Friday, % price Bed Lights, 84c Limited number georgette bed lights, in various colors; were $240 to $3.35; Friday, 84c. 5 parchment paper bed lights; special, Friday, 84c. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR. 9%4¢c Jewelry, 29¢ Odd lot of assorted earrings, bracelets, necklaces, clips and belts. Reduced for Friday. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR A Moses-made Innerspring Mattress Specially Priced $1 7'75 (Both the Down Payment and Time Required for Balance Arranged to Your Convenience) ‘The l REMNANTS Curtains and Draperies 50-in. Damask and Antiaue Satins. Blain’ and fgured. dold. red. blue: rust and green. Regularly Special, yard 1 Lot of Sample Drapes and Slip Covers used for display purposes. 1 of a_kind. Values from %5 to 00. S 9dc to $6.81 fots of Tailored and Ruffied rains 3314 off of regular price. (Sivles of 1 palr of a kind. ~Net, quiscite and Dimity’ Rufica and Tailored Curtains 15 resniar Drice. L Tallored Marquisette Ci and ivory, fall width and Regular price . 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