New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 19, 1915, Page 4

USS WIN LYCEUM ESDAY,.0CT. 19 A Powerful Drama. esented .at the 48th . Theater, New York for 5 le year. [CES—2sc, 50c, 75¢, $1.00 .50. 400 seats lower floor $1.00. | Now Selling. rsday Night, Oct. 21 Time Here of the mous Musical Comedy With Song Gems DELE om the French of Herve Briguet and made into lish by Adolf Philipp and d A. Paulton. OMPANY OF THIRTY FAMOUS SONG HITS 22 A has a Record of ntire season at the Long- Theater, N. Y., and 6 hs in London. RIOES—25c to $1.50. ts at Crowell’s Monday <EENEYs ra Kimball Young and ‘Wilton Lackaye, In “TRILBY?” Maurier’s famous classic T, Crean, in solo “BEN BOLT” ml’oul’hy-l “FRECKLES” 0c, 20c. Eve. 10. 20, 30, 500 PARSONS’ EATRE—Hartford and Wednesday (&flnee Wesnesday) 'Sparkling Musical Comedy “ADELE” Nights, 25c to $1.50; Pop- mdnee, Best Seats $1.00. k ce [1in m,, Friday, Saturday Boys! Here It Is! ef] on De Angelis In “SOME BABY” Some Cast ps—Nights, 25¢ to $1.50. $1.00. Seats Tuesday. FAYETTE PERRY ITH POLI PLAYERS Fayette Perry, new ingenue of Players, will make her bow theatergoers next Monday af- when she will appear in le Fashion” at Poli's thea- ‘Hartford. She does not sup- 5 preuent member of the com- or .the 'good and sufficient ‘that for some time there has o ingenue. off to Bugene Desmond! Poli Players are apparently ed of potential leading men lomen for, following the great bt Ben McQuarrie in the lead, a eeks ago, 'Gene Desmond yes- Jumped from Jjuvenile and ter work to the title role in es,” which is perhaps better as a novel than as a play. ne made good. Or the story of “Freckles” the ellow of unknown parentage ‘lost hand, and his struggles to £00d despite all difficulties, it Well known to bear much repe- It is enough to say that the fit all the players like gloves hat everybody and everything inently pleasing. An innova- yme yesterday with the singing n the second and third acts of a gritten by General Manager Thatcher of the Poli circuit. Mat., By ADELE GARRISON “Remember,” Dicky Said, ‘T Am Your Husband—Not Your Pupil!” I was so furious at Dicky for the way in which he had thrown the re- sponsibility of declining Lillian Gale's invitation upon my shoulders that I could ot control my voice sufficiently to answer his question for a minute or two. : “What's the matter, Madge?” he had exclaimed as he turned from the telephone and saw my face, but I could not speak. He was the one who had not wished to go to her house for an all-night revel. I had left it all with him. And yet e had deliberately told her that it was my fear of a headache which had prevented us from coming Of all things, I had desired to keep I objected to her friendship with Dicky. And here Dicky had put into my mouth that ages-old expedient of a jealous wife, a convenient headache, as a reason for not going to her home. I could imagine how she was smil- ing cynically at the idea of my grasp- ing at straws to keep my husband away from her, All my softer mood of the evening vanished. T told - my- self ‘that I had been correct in my estimate of Dicky as revealed by his dealings with Touraine Bros. He had no moral backbone. If a lie suited would utter it gayly, carelessly. If he were annoyed he would in- dulge his temper with no thought of whom it might injure. The Tailor Returns, T was ready now for tae explosion and the other financial- worries. answered his inquiries coldly. “Nothing is the matter, except that I am astonished that you should allow Mrs. Underwood to believe I was the one who did not wish to come in her home. It puts me in a false light be- fore her. She will think I am trying to keep you away from your old friends. “Suppose that she does?” Dicky’'s tone was mischievous. “If she im- agines that, she will be flattered, as any women would, believing you are jealous; while if she thinks that an old pal like me would actually prefer an evening at home to one of her blowouts, her little feelings will be hurt. Those parties of hers are her pride. She can’t imagine that any one who has ever been fortunate enough to attend one of them would ever miss one again.” “Why miss one now then?” I asked dryly; but the ringing of the doorbell prevented Dicky from hearing me. He went to the door and threw it open, and I heara his exclamation of astonishment and anger, “What are you doing here? I told you I'd pay that when I got good and ready and not before. If you really need it I'll send a check this week.” Dicky had lowered his voice, but hig tones are naturally clear and vibrant, and I heard every word. ‘Another voice, a deprecating voice, that I rec- ognized as Mr. Touraine’s, murmured something, and Dicky exploded. “What! You dared to come here and frighten my wife into paying this bill. Why, you blasted little runt, if you weren’t so small I'd throw you down these stairs. I 'have half a notion to do it anyway.” 1 had reached the door by this time, and stepped in front of Dicky. “I apologize for my husband, Mr. Touraine,” I said as calmly as I could. “I do not think he realizes what he says when he is angry. Thank you so much for bringing me tne change.” I took it from his outstretched hand, “and sald good night.” An Angry Scene. The. shabby little tradesman took the hint and hurried away. I went back into the living room and Dicky followed me in, his face crimson, his eyes blazing with anger. I knew that he had transferred his wrath from Mr. Touraine to me, also that the chief cause of his anger was childish mortification that I should have learned about the unpaid bill. “May I ask why you took it upon yourself to pay this personal bill of mine, of which you knew nothing, not even if it were genuine?” Dicky’s voice was horse with anger as he faced me. 1 crossed the room and carefully closed the door into the kitchen wheére I could hear Katie singing over 'his dinner dishes. “There is no need of Katie sharing this discussion,” I said coldly, as I sat down in my chair near the grate. I felt the need of the warmth from the blaze. “That is not answering my ques- tion.” Dicky fairly snapped the words out. “There are many things I have to say to you tonight besides the answer to that question,” I returned, “But I do not care to say anything until you can sit down and we can talk things over calmly.” “If that isn’t just like you,” Dicky said. “Do something that humiliates a fellow to the limit, then put on that superior schoolma’am manner, and propose to have a calm, bad-boy- after-school-session. Permit me to remind you that I am your husband, not a refractory pupil.” Dicky was fast working himself into a rage. I wanted to postpone his angry fit, if possible, until all the points of difference between us had been discussed. I tried to make my i voice conciliatory. “Please don’t make it so hard for me, Dicky. I may owe you an exs planation, but it is impossible for me to talk to you while you are storming around like that. Do sit down and listen to me.” I Lillian Gale from guessing, was that | his purpose better than the truth he | over the bill I had paid for Dicky, | Well, what have you for yourself?” Dicky's words were distinctly ungracious, but his tone was less angry, and he sat down in a chair opposite me as he spoke. “Keep the Change.” If I had-been le intent upon settling once for all our household finances I could have borne Dicky’s insulting manner. I had heard that husbands sometimes spoke to their wives as they dared address no other woman, and I was finding out the truth of the saying. But I had too | much at stake to ‘spend my ammuni- tion upon small resentments. I waited until I could control the trembling of my voice before I spoke. “I probably owe you an apology for not bringing the bill to you instead of paying it myself,” I began, ‘but the man appeared to need the money | s0 sorely, and it had been running so | 1ong.” ; Dicky flushed hotly. “He would | have been paid long long ago if he hadn’t been so infernally impudent,” he growled I ignored this outburst on: ‘“You cannot know, Dicky, how it galls me to owe anybody anything. | I could not enjoy any of these things you have provided for me if I thought that the money which bought them actually belonged to creditors.” “You may salve your tender con- science, madam,” Dicky sneered, “with the knowledge that you have paid the only bill I owe which has run longer than the current month. [ am in the habit of paying my debts. I went out of the city suddenly and forgot all about this fellow, and e had the impudence to appear at the studio when I was giving a blowout. You can imagine my embarrassment. I have never paid any more attention to him. Oh, by the way.” He went to his room and returned with three ten dollar bills which he scornfully tossed into my lap with much the same gesture as he would have tossed a bone to a dosg. “Keep the change for your trouble.” His voice was unbearable, The tone and words were like the flick of a whip. Self-control, good- breeding, will power, all slipped from me like a garment. With the temper of a fish-wife, 1 snatched the bills from my lap and threw them full in Dicky's face. LYCEUM PRESENTS “TODAY,” TONIGHT got to say and went Thrillingly human, intensely dra- matic and superbly acted, *“Today,” which comes to Lyceum tonight fairly lept into the affections of theater- goers and quickly established itself as the biggest dramatic success of the season of 1913-14 in New York at the 48th street theater. The story —that of an extravagant and willful wceman who goes astray through her inability to adapt herself to her hus- band’s reduced circumstances and comes to a tragic end—is told so eloquently that the spectators are held spellbound in their seats. With the thrills there are plenty of laughs, the whole combining to make an en- tertainment that will live for years- The Stamford Advocate has the fol- lowing to say about “Today” which played in Stamford Monday:—*To- day” is a good play and it was well acted here.” “ADELE,” DAINTY ' MUSICAL COMEDY The attraction at the Russwin Ly- ceum on Thursday, Oct. 21, will be ‘““Adele,” the biggest musical comedy success of recent seasons and which was received in New York City at the Longacre theater by every dra- matic critic in New York as an un- qualified Success. Its presentation here will be marked by the best sing- ing organization seen on tour since the days of the famous ‘“Bostonians. The company includes; Myrtle Jer- sey, Clara Palmer, Charles H. Bowers, Maurice Lavigne, Felix Haney, Frel Frear, Dorothy Betts, Sidney Davies, Jules Epailly, Elcie Burt, Livingstone, Priscilla Maddox, Eddie Sewell, Dorothy Fernandez, Isabel Carpenter, Lelia Thorne, Vivian Bren- nan, and others. “‘Adele” was written by Paul Herve and Jean Briquet authors of ‘“‘Alma,” and adapted to the English stage by Adolf Philipp and Edward A. Paul- ton, author of “Erminie.” The story of ‘“Adele” briefly concerns a young girl. Adele, wos is in love with Robert Friebur, the son of her fa- ther’s business rival, but cannot get her parents’ consent to her marriage. She then persuades her father to ar- range for her to be married to a member of the French nobility, Baron Charles de Chantilly, who is a bank- rupt, and upon whom her father is willing to settle a large sum of mon- ey. She plans, immediately after the marriage ceremony, to separate and secure a divorce and then marry the man she really loves, since, by a pro- vision in the French law, once having been married, she is then free to marry without the consent of her par- ents. The Baron at first refuses but finally consents and it is then that fate takes a hand, and Adele finds that her heart is not with her first love and so complications pile up, which at last are cleared away and husband and wife live happily ever after. The music, consisting of twen- ty-two numbers are new, delightfully sweet and pleasing, Margaret ! "the SCENE FROM “A FOOL THERE “A FOOL THERE WAS" TO BE SEEN AT FOX'S “A Fool There Was," by the Fox Film Rudyard Kipling’s “The Vampire’ will again be shown at Fox's tomorrow and Thursday being brought back by management by the request of many of the patrons who did not have an opportunity of seeing it when presented here some time ago. Theda Bara, is supported by ware Jose, former leading man for Sarah Bernhardt, Clifford Bruce, an actor of distinction and ability, Victor Benoit, Mabel Frenyear and Baby Hodges. In conjunction with “A ¥Fool There Was,” there will be the latest chap- ter of “Neal Of The Navy,” a Chap- lin comedy and other excellent fea- tures. , dramatized Corporation from Ed- BETH CHALLIS WINS FAVOR AT KEENEY'. Beth Challis, she of “dynamite per sonality,” ’according to the progrs designation, is appearing at Keeney': this week with Ed Lambert in pianologue of exceptional merit. Beth is one of the most popular perform ers on the bill. With ' the “first nighters” she scored a big hit, he: several vocal selections winning bi applause. The young lady is a vacious comedienne and she injects lots of life in the act. She has a good singing voice and very fetching mannerisms, making clever use of both in her efforts to captivate her avdience. Her songs are well select- ed and they find favor with the au- dience. Mr. Lambert plays a piano entertainingly and contributes much tcwards the success of the act. Another good act on the probgam is the farcical sketch, “Flat Broke,” presented by La Valliere and Dever- riet. It is an unusual idea and the plans are woven together c\everly. There are plenty of laughs in the piece and it should be a winner all week. Billy Barro billed as “The Music Master,” pla. his w into favor. He shows marked ability on a variety of instruments. Fisher and Fisher do a number of sensational bicycle feats, Thomas Emerson in “The Conspir- acy” and Charlie Chaplin in “Shang- haied” are the big photo-play at- tractions for tonight. The ‘“movic” program is one of the best obtajnabie. The Big Four feature this week will be Selig’s picturization, of Mary Robert Rinehart’s big detective novel, “The Circular Staircase.” This pic- ture will be shown on Thursday and Friday. Another big attraction this week is “Jim The Penman” with John Mason in the leading role, booked for Friday and Saturday. W AS” FEATURING THEDA BARA. Judging from the applause each and every feature received at all or the performances yesterday, Fox pa- trons enjoyed the program. Mrs. Mary 1. Crean, received an ovation from her many friends and admir- ers that she will never forget. rendition of “Ben Bolt” 'w; pretty and delightful afigie be rendered in such fas Crean with her mellow a C voice, which thrills and delghts. “Trilby,” with Clara Kimball Young and Wilton Lackaye the pro- duction will be shown for the last time tonight. This is a classic par- ents should have their children and New Britain theatergoers ld only iMrs. iful bring their chapter of “The Goddess" as well as some real good comedy features round out the balance of the bill. Burton, the character comedian added much life and ginger to the entertainment. His routine of char- acter songs were ably handled. youngsters The latest OPERA SINGERS ENTERTAIN, At ispices of the Ladi r¢c Stanley Memorial church the rst of a series of entertainmen as ‘neld, the proceeds of which will o used in furthering the work being one by the church society. The en- rtainment was furnished Mme. Jana Genovese and Adele Krueger, ormerly of the Manhattan Opera ompany of New York, and was thor- sughly enjoyed by a large audience. 3oth singers have splendid voices, which were heard to advantage last night. Their rendition of classical numbers in English and foreign tongues was very pleasing. The so- is planning for further enter- tainment and dates will be announced later. * Aia society of by SALE OF CANARI A good singing canary is a cheerful little companion in any home. The little bird’s thrills and sweet warbling turn many a dull day into pleasure. Having secured a number of the gen- uine Hartz Mountain sweet singing canaries we have placed them on sale, ach one in a little wooden cage, han- dy to carry for $2.79. We believe the usual price is $5. We have already sold a great number and we cannot promise that there will be any left after Wednesday, October 20. Wise, Smith & Co.—advt. LATEST U. S. FRYE NOTE. Washington, Oct. 19.—Publication last night of the text of the latest note sent by the United States to Ger- many in the case of the American ship William P. Frye, reveals that the United States does not regard an op- portunity to escape in lifeboats as sufficient safety for passengers and crew of any American vessel de- stroyed when carrying contraband. “OVER THE WIRE” I've been sort of extravagant to- day and yet as it turns out,” very ecenomical T bought an im- ported collar which was, to say the least, expensive; but Madame can copy it for me very easily . . . . It's a high collar of black velvet, shirred over the upright boning . . . . There is a silk lace frill around the face and the same kind of lace is used in a very deep frill which hangs over the shoulders and falls down even longer in front ow this is the economical part of it NALEY can have a lot made just like it with ‘dm‘(‘ront color velvet or silk around | the neck. and lace threaded in the { color to match . I can wear these over last season's blouses by just taking the old collars off . . . 1'rhe lace hangs down so that it cov- ers up the blouse, maxing the blouse ’mst a foundation for the callar. I think I'm really clever when it comes right down to it, don't you? ] Don't laugh. dear, that's rude. ! When you see Ruth this after- | noon, give her my love . ... Goodbye- gweet, | Her | see, | will | do well to take their opportunity and | Booth's hall last night under the | THE NEW NOVEMBER RECORDS Will Be on Sale Tomorrow Here ngain, boon. Just look over the November list of Columbia records, music lovers of today are finding the Grafonola = There is no need to give up the old music, the well-loved airs. Here will be found music to satisfy the sim plest as well as the most classic taste of music lovers. Osc Scagle sings two old English ballads, “The Bloom Is On the Rye” and “I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen,” with a tender dignity that emotion. as o tenor and soprano solo respectively. Kelsey, one of America’s most with infinite charm “The Lass Gently, Sweet Aton.” tette, raises these old-time popular With the With the “Owl and the Pussy cat” as a quar- a medley of old-time songs, introducing “Anmie Rooney, melodies to heights of genuine “flearts and Flowers” and “Violets” are beautifully sung Mme. Corrinne Rider- concert singers, Interprets Delicate Alr” and Flow the Gloaming,” “There Is a Tavern in the Town" and Jingle Bells,” and two other guartettes singing “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” and “Old Oaken Bucket,” there .is no necessity for anyone to acquire “new cars” to enjoy this musical’list. Popular Hits for November If you really enjoy popular music, the Columbia November list is rare picking. They can only be fully appreciated by hearing them. There is also a good selection of new dance records. Come in and hear as many as you like. *Phone or write and we will send you full list. COLUMBIA ECLIPSE $25 EASY TERMS Other Columbia Graf- onolas up to $200. BRODR!B & WHEELER 138 MAIN STREET, Hallinan Bldg. Tel 974-4 In my evening paper the other day I read that a certain well known life prisoner, who has recently died in prisan, asked in his last letter to his wife, when he knew that he was nearing death, that his body be cre- mated and his ashes scattered to the four winds of Heaven. Can’t you just feel in that request his rebellion against the walls that have suffocated him for so long and |m sionate desire that in death, he shali not be imprisoned s free as air? She Didn’t Approve of Cremation. It seems to me I can, but evidently his wife cannot, for the item went on to say that she does not approve of cremation, and was considering where to bury him. Isn’'t that typical of a certain class, the people who will go to infinite trouble and expense for their friends, but persist in doing for them and giving them only the things they themselves want, even when they do not know these are the things their friends want, and sometimes when they actually know they are not. She Gives Cut Giass Because She Loves It “I always give cut glass for a wed- ding present.” a friend of mine says, naively, “Because 1 can never get enough of it.” Strangely enough there are people who can. “You don't think she’d like a book better than flowers?” I heard one wo- | man ask another in regard to a gift they were sending to a sick friend. «She has so many flowers, and T know she reads omniverously.” “Oh. let's send her flowers!” persisted the other. “I do so love to get flowers when I'm . ‘A very clever woman who honors me by being my letter friend has had her troubles with the type, for she writes me the following experience A Birthday Card But No Desk Handles Some time ago I wrote a hard- ware firm in the eadt for a particu- lar kind of handle for a desk. firm told me the price, and said they would mail handles. I sent them a check and for many weeks the desk went without handles. I could get no reply from the firm. and was in despair. 1 wrote to a friend to ask if she could not try to find out what the trouble was, and told her the in- convenience I was suffering. She re- plied that she had not been within a couple of blocks of the store, and did not often go in that direction. A few days later she sent me a birthday card with a charming sentiment. She prides herself on sending appropriate cards, and spends hours looking for them. I can assure you I was not particularly grateful-—I was so- pro- voked at having her spend the time in her way of doing a nide thing rather than in the practical way I really wanted. Aguin I write to a city friend and ask how skirts are being made this season, as I have engaged a dressmaker for next week and am uncertain. She replies by deseribing the opera she has attended recently Another, who knows I love recipes for new dishes, tells me of the dinners she has gone to, and the trouble she has had with her cook, but she dpes not think of describing food—and so it goes! I knaw that probably I do the same thing myself, but when we are going to give, whether its a letter or a material gift, or a service, why can't we think what will really pleass the recipient. ins us?” Why indeed? The |, -ad of what pleases ¢ %