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IME was, and that not so long ago, when there was attached M to the mere mention of the o words “motion pictures” at s'least the suspicion of opprobrium. ! Presented as an inexpensive form of ° amusement motion pictures made their first tremendous appeal to the masses, and inevitably the classes made an effort to hold aloof. Today theaters of the most expensive construction are devoted to animated photography, mil- ons of dollars of capital and some of the best brains in the country are de- voted to the production of the silently i cvisualized drama, Broadway favorites are delighting to register their emo- f tlons before the camera, and limou- .~ sines are hauling men and women of .. wealth and distinction to the picture .. theaters for hours of entertaining and ~dnstructive amusement which the pub- lic could secure in no other manner . ‘quite so agreeably as through the me- . dium of the projector and the screén. .-+ Magazinés and newspapers the ‘world over are devoting columils of space to the motion picture industry because “'“animated photography, or the photo i —which, in the last analysis, still “l’flhflns a “maetion picture”—has be- come more firmly established in popu- . lar favor than any form of entertain- |+ ment ever devised. ./ +Of particular interest in the develop- ?aut of the industry which now ranks +third among the industries of the world -in point of money invested has - been the changing attitude of repre- sentative artistes whose ideas of “high art” ‘originally made them look upon by otion pictures as far beneath them. i Todu the dignity of the photo play is ,established. Today from Bernhardt . . down artistes of international reputa- tto.n ‘are not only willing, but anxious to trust their best eflort.s “before the um In the very mnear tnture the Ameri- can theater going public will be given the opportunity of witnessing a par- ticularly prétentious screen portrayal « which is in itself the proof conclusive -"A‘thlt “high art” has capitulated—capit- ulated, that is, if there ever existed any reasonable argument to the effect that the art of a Bernhardt, with a limited appeal, was greater than the - art of any conscientious director of motion pictures with an appeal as , broad as the world is wide and as long 4s time runs on. The picture in ques- . tion cafries the title “Midnight at Max- im's” and the “capitulation” in it is #een in the fact that an artiste of no 7 THE ROM GIRLS less importance than the Baroness Im- | dances have been the star attraction gard von Rottenthal, internationally | at many brilllant affairs given in the i LEO PIRNIKOFF and ETHEL ROSE characterized by purity and simplicity. Her costumes, which she designs and often executes herself, are as surely known among people of the highest|homes of Mrs: Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. culture;, has enthusiastically contrib- Taylor Pyne, Judge Elbert H. Gary, uted her best efforts to make is a suc- | Mrs. Benjamin Guinness and Prince cess, Troubetzkoy in New York city and in The Baroness Rottenthal is a member | the show homes of Newport, including of the Austrian nobility by birth, her | that of Mrs. Mitchell.Clark. In addi- father having been the Baron Yusef |tion to a number of similar engage- von Rottentbal, now dead, but during | ments in Chicago, during a period of his lifetime a well known figure in |three or four years, the baroness ap- Austrian iilitary circles and quite | Deared as an attraction extraordinary close to the king of his allegiance. For | With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, years she has occupied an enviable po- | founded by the late Theodore Thomas, sition among the exponénts of classic | now under the direction of Frederick studies in art as are the rhythmic mo- tions with which she interprets the compositions of the great masters, but yet they are made subservient, mot overshadowing, to the more important art of dancing. The baroness, too, has steadfastly refused to pander to the popular demand as expressed in the vogue of the modern dances despite the fact that her -peculiar abilities would have made it pcssible for her to achieve distinction in this line of work in motion pictures that the bar- oness waxed most enthusiastic in her praise of the' new line of endeavor to which she has been converted. “Al- though I have been dancing for years, and in public ever since I had turned dancing, both in this country and abtoad, an artiste so situated that she has been able to devote her life to the realization of an ideal, an artiste who has been able to keep herself absolute- ly free from the smirch of commercial- ism, an artiste whose appearance in motion pictures needs no other justifi- cation than her freely given expression Stock. This engagement, which at- tracted the best people in the Windy City, was for fourteen evenings at beautiful Ravinia park. In many respects the Baroness Rot- tenthal is one of the most interesting figures in the world of art today. In no sense of the word is she an imi- tator. In spite of many temptations of opinion that the development of|she has persistently refused to give up cinematography has afforded her an her ideals. Although wedded to the work. As her contributions to “Midnight At Maxim’s,” which has won her to the world of the photo play, the baroness has executed two of her most popular classic dances, the first entitled “Sea Mist” and the second “Snow Flurry.” She appears as the stellar attraction in the realistic representation of a char- acteristic New York city cabaret enter- tainment in which are also enlisted the services of carefully chosen beauties fifteen,” she said, “the glamour of stage life has never appealed to me. Indeed, I have done practically no stage work in the generally accepted sense of the term, having entertained at society functions in this country and abroad ‘and in conjunction with big musical organizations. The little annoyances which I have always felt would ham- per my work were I to follow a stage career I found very agreeably absent when T consented to dance before the opportunity to pass along more rapidly | art of interpretative dancing, she has and more surely the beauties of rhyth- found ‘no justification for the popular mic motion which she has been striv- | practice of appearing in public in a ing for years to develop. state of nudity which, though possibly The Baroness Rottenthal is most wide- | justified by the subject matter of the 1y known in this country by reason of | dances, is more calculated to appeal to her work in the homes of the best so- | those in search of a “thrill” than to ciety people in such cities as New | those with an eye for art for art’s sake. from such nationally known ‘“Broad- way palaces” as Rector’s, Bustanoby’s and Maxim’s. Her dances before the camera were done on a mammoth outdoor stage at|ties of animated photography not only ‘Woodside, N. J., to the accompaniment | for my: but also for others who of a full symphony orchestra, arnd it|have tal their work, even though it camera,; and, indeed, I'was greatly sur- prised to find the ‘tone’ of the motion picture work so high. “] am enthusiastic over the possibili- York, Chicago and San Francisco. Her| Her creations throughout have been e have taken it. I think the public will concede that the rhythmic interpreta- tion of the spirit of the old masters depends for its success upon something within, rather than without, the ar- tiste. If this is true, then, the lack of an applauding audience is rather a help than a hindrance, and there is conse- quently no reason why any classic dancer should not do her very best work hefore the motion picture camera, to be enjoyed more widely on the screen than it could possibly be enjoy- ed in any other way. “I have been gratified, too, and made more confident that there is a great fu- ture for dancers in motion pictures by the care which has been exercised by those producing ‘Midnight In Max- im’s’ The arrangement, you know, embodies the identicel selections which the orchestra played the afternoon 1 did my dances before the camera, with tempos fitted to the pictures of the dances as they appear on the screen. was in discussing this incident of her| be classic danclnz, as seriously as I| When I first saw the picture, with its | comed. musical for me to forget that the my eyes was not flesh to drink in the spirit of ti “I liked the oufdoor f work, too,udlhvo&n will be given the op only motion pictures n todolomeofludnmh ty falry dells and majestic f are too often blrlnqmfl stage settings.” The Baroness Bottenthal been an enthusiastic talents for charity. For a | it has been her rule to once each year—about Chi —for the benefit of some | charity. These appearances d past few years have been cities of the country—not o York—and her return fo ‘where she is loved for her votion to the cause of on the picture screen, . GARRANZA FORCES TEAFPEB BY VILLA = @shington, July 10.—General Vilia ! phied an American consular at Chibuahua yesterday that he led the Carranza forces under ral Hill into a trap and severely eated them in the vicinity of Ag- tes, ‘The consular” agent re- that to the state department at, conftradicting a message from an, consul at Aguascilientes the day Wwho reported that ‘*f-hld been defeated ting northward. ent officials were un< the * discrepancy. alg thought . the . retiring 1t Which General Villa him- rwa%o as preceding his Vic- been prematurely described On’the other hand, tho ency here had a ‘repoit s had administered a to Gemneral Villa's army, it wés «claimed had been cut o] lpu was sal ”"lo have XDevotional Hymn No. CHURCH NOTICES South- Church Sunday Schoek 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. Prelude—Piano Theron Hart Opening Hymn No. 153, Love Divine all loves excelling. Prayer by Mr. Fox ‘Soprang Solo—Hold Thou My Hand Brigss Miss Marie Millard. Address by Mr, Fox 211—Go la- bor on; spend and He spent. Offertory—Soprano solo Miss Millard i Roll Call—Collection Memory Drill 1, Corinthians, 13. Lesson Story Miss Mary Rogers Announcements. Closing Hymn No. looks up to Thee. Dismissal—The Mizpah. Postlude—Piano 168—My faith Mr. Hart First Church of Christ Scientist. First Church of Christ, Scientist, carner West Main street and Park place. Sunday services at 10:45 a. m., subject, ‘‘Sacrament.’” Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Wednesday evé- ning meeting at 8 o’clock. The read- ing room at the chapel is open to the public daily from 2 to 5 p. m Union Service. There will be a Union service in the First church tomorrow between the Baptist ‘and the First churches. Rev. T. Edwin Brown, D. D., pastor of the Baptist church, will preach a histori- cal sermon by request, on “Founda- tion Principles of a Baptist Church.! At 6:00 p. m. the church will join in the union gervices at Walnut Hill park and- at 7:30 p. m. in ‘the union ser- vices in the Methodist church in be- half of the boys. A’ M. E. Zion Church. A. M. E. Zion church, Corbin place, Sunday, July 11 1915. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. 8. Gurley. ' Subject “David's Charge to i club. L His Son, Solomon.” Sunday school at 12:30 p. m, C. E. spciety at 6:30 | | Brown, D. D. pastor; 10:45 a. p. m. Censecration meeting, subject: “How ta Make Life Better,” led by President James Robinson. At 7:30 sharp the. Gospel mission band will | be with us and there will be:preach- ing and gospel song service. The : band is composed of good singers. Ali | are cordially invited to attend the ser- | vices during the day. Trinity M. E. Church. Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, Warren F. Cook, minister. Sunday morning at 10:45 a. m., preaching by the minister, subject, Workman.” The evening service is special in the interest of the boy's will conduct the service. Mr. Thienes of the TFirst Congregational church will sing. Mr. Barrett will render cornet salos. Mr. Cook, will speak on, “A Good Indian.” Everybody wel- come, boys especially. Special sec- tions will be reserved for tHe boys. Adults are invited to come and be young again and assist in the offering which goes to tha Boys’ club bulid- ing fund. Hillcrest Church. Hillcrest Universalist church, 427 ‘West Main street. Services Sunday evening, 7:30 o’'clock, subject, “How Does Jesus Save Us?” Everybody welcome. People’s Church. The Peoples’ Church of Christ Evangelical and Phidenomenational, ‘Milton S. Anderson, pastor; 10 a. m., Praise meeting; 10:45, a. m., preach- ing followed by Communion service; 12:15 p. m., Bible school; 5:45 p. m., Young Peoples’ meeting: 7:00 p. m., Evangelistis service, Rev. James Solo- man and chorus choir from Hartford will speak and sing; Tuesday, 7:45 p. m,, Bible study; Thursday, 7:45 p. m., prayer meeting. A cordial invitation to all. First Baptist Church. First Baptist church, West | arid High street, Rev. T. Main Edwin “An Efficient | Mr. Fox of the South church | m., 4 i Public Worship at the Center church. Sermon by Dr. Brown; 9:45 a. m. Bible school; 6:00 p. m., Society of Christian Endeavor—Union service at Walnut Hill park; Thursday, 7:45 p. m., Church-Night service; Topic, “Jesus Making Love?” Seats ' free, everybody welcome. Second ‘Advent Church. Second Advent church, Elder E. F. White, pastor; preaching services 10:45 a. m. and 7:15 p. m.; Sunday school and Bible class at' 12 noon; prayer and social service on Thurs- j day night at 8 o’clock; all are cor- dially invited to these services. WEDS MONDAY IN NEW HAVEN. John P. Hartney of Franklin Street fo Enter Banks of Benedicts. At 10 o'clock Monday morning John P. Hartney of 20 Franklin street, this city, and Miss Minnie Graham, of 116 Lloyd street, New Haven, will be married at St. Rose’s church in the Elm city by the Rev. John J. Fitz- gerald. Simon Fitzharris of Kensing- ton will be best man and the bride’s sister; Miss Lucy Graham, will be bridesmaid. Following the wedding there will be a reception at the bride’s home. Mr. Hartney is employed at the Ber- lin Construction company and will re- | side with his wife at 715 East street. WANTS COTTON GRADED. Montgomery, Ala, July Strengthening of the cotton futures law to require cotton in interstute commerce to be graded according to federal standards was advocated here today before the Alabama State Bav association by Francis G. Gaffey, so- licitor of the department of agricu!- ture. The law now exempts from a heavy tax otherwise imposed, cotton sold according to those standards. Mr. Caffey - also defended the constitu- tionality of tha law. The forestry commission is making three maps of the city showing where each tree is located. 10—} | | Holyoke model council. City ltems Tomorrow evening the French na- turalization club will meet and take up ! a further.discussion and study of the . New Shoes added to our 31 Shoe Sale every day. Besse-Leland Co.— j advt. The Swedish Baptist church young people will hold a social at the church on July 14 when Rev. Mr. Loetjner will speak. Chairman A. F. Eichstaedt of the entertainment committee of the Par- ents’ and Teachers’ association is ar- ranging for a series of four entertain- ments during October, November, January and February. The Swedish Temperance Fea;r& tion will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock at the Norden Bungalow at the foot of Arch street. Rev. Mr. Leotjner of Hartford will speak. The embryonic New Britain Ma- chinists’ Union met last night and lis- tened to Frank Jennings, vice presi- dent of the International Association of Machinists, There are now about thirty new members and steps are to be taken to get a charter. The subscription dance given in Booth’s hall last evening by Louis Jones and Luther Parker was attended by many young people and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. Judd's orches- tra furnished music and the patron- esses were Mrs. C. A. Parker and Mrs. D. E. Dean. Martin F. Plunkett of Wallingford, state organizer of the socialist party, will speak at the corner of Main and Fast Main streets this evening at § o'clock. George Spiess, Jr., of Hart- ford will speak at the same corne&’ { Monday evening. F. W. Benham of 147 Maple street is recuperating from an operation performed at the local hospital Thurs- } day by Drs. Hart and Hepburn of | Hartford. | Dr. Frank Dickenson of this city has been notified that he has the New Hampshire dental examination. He will open an office in that state. John Koloski, who lost a finger two weeks ago by a premature explosion of a cannon, has been discharged from the local hospital. The July meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Mary’'s church will be held tomorrow evening. At the meeting of New lodge, No. 9567, B. P. O. E., next Thursday evening, a tablet service will be held for the late John O'Neill and A, Howard Abbe. A marriage license has been issued to Abraham J. Sable of 69 Oak street and Ida Kopolowitz of 659 street. Charles W. Holmes has applied to Building Inspector Rutherford for permission to erect a two-family house on Farmington avenue at & cost of $2,600. Charles Jedziniak and A. Kolod- zek have flled notice with the ci(y clerk of their intention to sell their grocery at 123 North street to M. Zalenski and Rose Mieczkowska. IF CHIEF COMPOUNCE board Britain Dwight High-Cheeked Gentleman for Whom |Pleasure Resort Was Named Would | Want to Attend C. of C, Outing. Everything at the present time points to a successful outing of the Chamber of Commerce when that body gathers at Lake Compounce on July 21 with the lady friends of the members. The committees appointed to take charge of the various branches re- port that they are meeting with ex- cellent success so far. Of course the ball games between ” COULD “COME BACK” | the civic bureau, Prior and the L captained by J. J. the city officials, ¢ Loomis and the by G. K Macauley, are stage positions, but events in the mw not be overlooked, viz: | dash, in charge of Ji To all who can run, they can run and those ing to try to runm, the be sent in at once o W. W. Leland has fatmen’s race and this portunity for all from superfiluous out and run some of it will be glad to hear A number of the 1 Chamber have always keen interedt in beat ri afternoon of the ou Riley has arranged that should prove to be &l teresting. E. J. Porter has been thc task of replenishing ! the hungry and those “Gene’s abilities along thos satisfled that the “real dinner” to be served | will be voted the best | The Philharmone engaged to furnish during the day and Lynch has promised & real up-to-date music. If the weather is bad & will be held the next Huerta Taken to Bl Paso, Tex., J\l Victoriano Huerta hearing on violate the Unit laws late yesterday der $15,000 bond for grand jury at San 20.. He declined to was removed to Fort