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MONDAY, MAY 24, 1926, MONROE s- Kings of Turf alone that “Kentucky Pride,” the William Fox supreme attraction which shows at the Monroe Theatre today came to be filmed in the picturesque Blue Grass region. The principal actors in this thrilling horses, and the t includes some of the most famous race track champions of recent years, each playing himself. In the list are Man o’ War, the world’s greatest thoroughbred, Fair Play, Negofol, Morvigh and other settled Ken- tuekians. The ordinary two-legged screen actor gladly follows the camera to the ends of the earth, if such be “hei Not so with the four- legged stars. » wood and waiting around studios * for them. They had to be photo- a ea See. “ite At Re — graphed in the old Kentucky homes | And that’s how it yor not at all. was done. “Kentucky Pride” is the life | story of “Virginia’s Future,” a # royally bred filly, as told by her- y eelf. This daughter of ‘Negofol was born on the splendid estate of * Roger Beaumont. Beaumont lost great sums gambling. ' He bet the remnant of his fortune on Vir- ’-ginia’s Future in her first race. She did her best to” justify her master’s confidence, but fell and broke her leg just when the race seemed won. Beaumont was ruined and: dis- eppeared. The crippled filly, use- less except for breeding purposes, soon fell upon evil times, ultimate- ly passing into the hands of a peddier, who treated her brutally. | Not until her daughter, Confed- « eracy, grew up and restored the. family fortunes by winning one of ythe most thrilling races ever peered: was she redeemed from bondage and returned to her be- ® loved blue grass pastures. . TOMORROW * “The Splendid Crime” Is , New Bebe Daniels Film 4 The Monroe Theatre will have an exceptionally fine film attrac- tion tomorrow, when Willian de gate’: latest production, ‘ “The | Splendid Crime,” starring Bebe Daniels "shows. For” those who venjoy a sparkling crook comedy- F drama, laid aga‘nst a contrasting slam and society background, tine- tured with romance and rich in humor and pathos, this photoplay Sadan fill the bill from soup to F nuts. 4 » ‘The story, written by Mr. de Mille himself, centers about a droll little girl crook, effectively f portrayed by Miss Daniels, whose foster father, an amusing old ras- eal, is responsible for her -burg- plarious tendencies, It finally oc- curs to her that “housebreakin’ * ain’t no work for a lady,” but she is forced to postpone her reforma- tion because her father and his * crook companion need her help in f pulling off just one more job. As ill luck would have it, Bebe fis caught by the owner whose home che enters without an invita- tion, but he turns out to be’ a f youthful, happy-go-lucky million- aire, who turns her loose when #he promises to go straight. 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IN THE EVENING the boys will be entertained at home by their parents, preferably daddy, or a friend who has invited them in to spend the evening. This day in charge of Melvin E. Russell. TUESDAY, MAY 25th:— BOYS’ DAY IN CITIZENSHIP. At the High School Audi- torium at 10 a. m. there will be a ten-minute talk on each of the following subjects: CITY GOVERNMENT, COUNTY GOV- ERNMENT, STATE GOVERNMENT. At this time the Boy Mayor, Boy Chief of Police, Boy Police Judge, and Boy Chief of Fire Department will be introduced. In the afternoon these lads will be given an opportunity to visit the department heads which they represent for the purpose of instruction, and the boys to report to School the result of same. This day in charge of L. R. Warner. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th:— WATER SPORTS at Ft. Taylor Bath House, where there will be conducted Swimming Races and Canoe Races for the boys in their respective classes. Boys are to bring their own canoes, two boys to each. Classes as follows: Grade A, 83 Ibs. or less; Grade B, over 83 lbs., under 107 Ibs. ; Grade C, over 107 Ibs., under 18 years of age. : Evening at 8:00 p. m. BOXING at Key West Athletic Club. All boys of school age admitted FREE. DON’T MISS THIS, as a good card has been arranged for.the purpose of an evening of real entertainment. This day in charge of Geo. V. Perpall. THURSDAY, MAY 27th:— FATHER AND SON DAY AT ROTARY LUNCHEON. Each Rotarian will bring his own son or someone else’s son as his guest. Lots of music, a few jokes, several good songs. This day in charge of Geo. V. Perpall. FRIDAY, MAY 28th:— BOYS’ GRAND LOYALTY PARADE at 4 p. m._ All boys assemble at the Monument opposite the Post Office, and each or- ganization is requested to turn out as near 100 per cent as pos- sible, bringing with them bands, bugles or any type of musical instrument that can be used while on parade, also banners and flags. A quantity of signs will be furnished. LET’S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST AND BEST BOYS’ PARADE. This day in charge of Capt. Jack Maher. . SATURDAY, MAY 29th:— BOYS’ TRACK MEET at Army Barracks at 2:00 p. m. Class A, 83 lbs. or less: 50 yard dash; Baseball distance throw; Running broad jump; Chinning the bar. Class B, over 83 Ibs., under 107 ibs.: 70 yard dash; Baseball distance throw; Running broad jump: Chinning the bar. Class C, over 107 lbs., under 18 years: 100 yard dash; Baseball distance throw; Running broad jump; Chinning the bar. In addition to the above there will be an Open Track Meet in which any individual or team may enter with no restrictions to age or weight. 100 yard dash; 220 yard dash; 60 yard low hurdles; 60 yard high hurdles; Running high jump; Running broad jump; 12-pound shot put; Pole vault; Half-mile relay team of four, each runner covering 220 yards. Above events in charge of Capt. Charles Muldrow and Geo. V. Perpall. Prizes will be awarded for ali water and track races, ‘ GEO. V. PERPALL, Chairman of Boys’ Work Committee