New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 2, 1917, Page 4

SUNDAY NIGHT Iaughe and Tewrs and Thrills PATHE PPRESENTS GLADYS HULETTE “POTS and PANS PEGGY” 'm.mm.uoxmmmms % ‘\. JUNE 7-8-9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday “WOMANHQOD” (THE GLORY OF THE NATION) =+ A Vitagraph super photo draxna with Alice Joyoce and Heery Morey. The most stupepdous play ever attempted. DONT MISS IT! 7 v MAT. SATUORDAY photo- ! 334 conTINVOUS ]0%-20° Continnous —— TODAY —— Continuous 3 mmum\opm SEASON ~“DARKEST RUSSIA” "FTRO-VEEIRLWIND PASERD JTS IKLY AND MANY OOMEDY FEATURES SUNDAY ONLY ' i, HL “THE-BEAUTIFUL LIE” 4" mei BROADWAY SUOCESS Arrange Now for your Flower Gar- dens, Window and Porch Boxes. Our fine stock and long experi- ence insure satisfactory results. VIETS’ GREENHOUSES ‘Tel. 1978, 48 OLINTON ST. 0 w Pays for a Classified Adv. in e 2 ) - ; ‘Resuits That’'s What You =——GREATER—— EESLEY SHOWS Want, 'into ecstacy over the CHORAL SOCIETY IN MUSICAL TRIUMPH “King Olar” and Other Numbers Thrill Capacity Audience The final concert of the season of the New Britain Choral soclety was given last evening at the Russwin Lyceum before an audience that went ished work of the soloists and chorus. The princi- pals were Mildred Graham, soprano; Theo Karle,/tenor, and Arthur Middle- ton, baritone. A diversified program was offered, the first part, consisting of “King Olat,”* by Carl Busch, In which the principals and chorus scored a tri- umph, and the second part consisting of a brief offering by the orchestra and miscellaneous numbeis by Mr. Katle and Mr. Middleton, accom- panied by Miss Ruth Bennett. In its short existence, the chorus of the soclety has sung nothing so pre-. tentlous as “King Olaf” and it has sung nothing so well. Edwin F. Lau- bin, under whose. direction the ehorus has been drilled, made a wise selec- tion ‘in choosing such an important and difficult pumber. The average musical director would hesitate before daring to ask other than professional artists to attempt such a heavy work but the rendition proved that Mr. Laubin’s confidence was mnot mis- placed. % “King Olaf,” from beginning to end, provides many tense, dramatic situa- tions that might easily be overdone, or not done well at all. The chorus struck & happy medium’and, much to the delight of the audience, gave a smooth rendition that was beyond criticlsm. In volume, blend of tone and spirit the chorus was all that could be desired- Its interpretive powers were also well demonstrated, the upderlying thrill being conveyed instantaneously to those who went to Hsten. New Britain’s history, so far as the visits of famous artists is concerned, is not exceptionally long, compari- tively speaking. But last night's event will ever be remembered for the brilliant work of the soloists. The burden of the singing in “King Olaf” is borne by the principals, more so than in the ordinary concert. There -was not & flaw, not & wavering, in the singing of Miss Graham, Mr. Middle- ton or Mr. Karle. Each responded splendidly to the opportunities pre- sented in “ Olat” holding the audience in a state of hypnotism until the number was completed. Wonderful tone command was shown by Mr. Karlé in his numbers during the second part of the pro- gram. Three brief selections were on his regular program but his audience was loath to dismiss him for the night and insisted on an encore, which LAKE COMPOUNCE PIERCE & NORTON, PROPS. SPECIAL BAND CONCERT EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON ' SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS Bosting, Roller Ooaster, Bil- liards, Bathing, Bowling A Carrousel The Popular Playground of Oentral Connecticut ' HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, merely furnished added evidence of his artistry. Have you ever heard “Danny Dee- ver” sung? Not unless you have heard Mr. Middleton sing it. He ia the last word, the ne plus ultra. It was during his rendition of this song that he brought out to full force his dramatic talents. It was thrillingly ‘wonderful. The other extreme was furnished when he sang ‘‘Mother o' Mine” that sweet plaintive, infpir- ing song that will ever live while thought of motherhood live. Mr. Middleton also was forced to how:to the insistence of his auditors sud respond with an encore. Many New Britain music recognized an old and true friend in Robert H. Prutting, conductor of the Hartford Philharmonic orchestra, to whose clever hand the baton was in- trusted for the orchestra number on the second part of the program. Two selections were given ‘“Shepherds’ Dance” and “Torch Dance,” both from Henry the VIII. All that has been sald complimentary concerning the other entertainers of the evening can be repeated concerning the work of the. orchestra, which exceeded expec- tations and which was one of the sparkling features of the program. The concert was opened with the singing of “America” and closed with *“The Star Spangled Banner,” in both of which the audience, chorus and soloists joined. ~ PATHE PICTURIZES lovers 2 1017. - News Fo : Theatergoers and Women THE IMMORTAL THEDA A “NEGLECTED WIFE” | Keeney patrons interested in “The Neglected Wife,” Pathe's new serial, and as the story develops there will be few photoplay lovers in the city who will not be attracted by it, will have a last chance to see the first chapters tonight when the opening episode will be shown. The serial is one of the most costly film features ever produced and Fridays and Sat- urdays are bound to be big days at Keeney's from now om, the manage- ment having decided to show the episodes a8 they are released on these days. Lenore Ulrich will be seen in “Her Own People,” a Paramount picturi- zation of a big story. This film will top the photoplay program. The acts which will close their New Britain engagements tonight ; McNallis and Rayno, presenting “The Waning Honeymoon Borgia, piona accordionist; and Carl Eugene and his troupe of acrobats. GOOD LIGHT OPERA, PARSONS’, HARTFORD Those who have not been attending The Opera Players’ productions at the Parsons theater ‘are missing some very entertaining shows. \_The Play- ers gave the “Pink Lady" for the opening week. Last week they gave “Little Boy Blue” and all this week the “Spring Maid.” The company is well balanced and with much better than the average voices. With Mabel ‘Wilber, as leading soprano, Doris Ver- non, Bllly Kent, comedian, and with the snappy pony ballet, chorus and good costumes. The Players are drawing full houses every matinee and evening. Next week Mftzi Hajos’ great success, “Sari,” will be given by the Opera Players. From every indication this company of good art- ists will have a most successful sea- son. Prices are,very moderate for the high class of operas given. Add a large pocket to your sum- mer frock and embroider a large rose upon f{t. 'HARTFORD AVE. AND STANLEY ST.- ENTIRE WEEK COMMENCING 'MONDAY JUNE 4TH. FEATURE EXTRAORDINARY SUPREME Sheesley’s World Toured TRAINED WILD ANIMAL ARENA IN “HEART AND SOUL" AT FOX'S THEATER MONDAY AND TUESDAY ' “DARKEST RUSSIA” A GRIPPING DRAMA Successful beyond all expectations was the initial showing of ' Alice Brady's latest screen vehicle, *“Dark- est Russia,” at Fox's last night. Few subjects at present hold the publio mind at such an extreme point of high tension as the fate of the latest recruits to liberty’s banner in -their struggle against unjust and tyranni- cal oppression, and in this latest fea- ture of the Fox program is depicted a fair example of the cruel conditions to which these people have been sub- jected for 50 many years. It tells of the harrowing experiences of an in- nocent . Jewish violinist, and = her brother, who, from/being a lterary idealist, is driven by the rnisery of his countrymen, to the verge of Ni- hilism. They join the revolutionary party when their father is brutally shot by drunken government officials, and are sentenced to Siberia, together ‘with the son of a Russian nobleman who has fallen in love with the girl. ELEPHANTS STAR ON SPARK’'S CIRCUS NINE Of the many stunts performed by the Sparks Circus herd of elephants the one that probably gets the most appreciation is the game of baseball played by these mighty and unwieldly pachydexms. Every play is gone with in the most ludicrous and the laughs furnished by this number will remain as a pleasant remembrance of the circus. . All the accessories—pitcher, batter, catcher, umpire, flelders and their gloves, masks, bats and uniforms—are present, and “Big Mary” in the roll of batter seldom misses a home-run swat, and has thus established a .400 comiediss, including the fat Msack and the irrespressidble Suffer, together: with the news of the day in the Pathe Weekly. A powertul five-part picture with an original plot is “The Lie,” which h the Fox bill Sun- day. It is a drama founded on the earnest up-hill struggle of & girl who attempts to live down & past that has been thrust upon her unconmsciously, and who awakes to find hereelf about to consummate & horritie revenge upon the man she loves. The remain- der of the program will include & pa- triotic_subject, “Know Americs, The mark batting record for hérself. Run- ning the bases and the slide to home plate never fail to -bfing forth rounds of applause and laughter from the audience. Another funny sjtuation is when the pitcher hag two strikes on “Big Mary,” he and the catcher et into an animated argument over the next ball to ba served by the pitcher and trumpet int6o each other's ears. This little plece of by-play ai- ways meets with the instant approval of the audlence and adds greatly to the alresdy funny number. This act ‘wag presented to New York City's de- lighted millions last winter and came in for more favorable newspaper com- ments than any animal act geen there in recent years. This feature is pos- itively on the program of the Sparks World Famous Shows, which are ll>l‘lled to exhibit here Thursday, June SIDE TALKS “The Crazy Way of Mine” I wish I had gone to see his draw- ings but I had heard so much about them that I resolved not to see them, —"“s crazy way of mine, your honor.” ** So wrote Sir Walter Scott many years ago of the famous bird draw- ings of Audubon which were then being exhibited in Engisnd. 3 Don’t you think it is interesting to know that this “crazy way” of turn- ing agajnst things which have been too much recommended to us is Sir ‘Walter Scott's as well as yours and mine. We Iike To Be Scott’s Thousandth Cousin. It seems to give us a sort of thou- sandth cousinship with him: whom even Thackersy humbly called “that B! t“dhu. 1 e cause ut . wi I wonder, 13 the fnrthll“l!i‘uy'fl"l&h'm the lr? test and the least fall? o SUPPOse it's just plain human pm-rdw ty. > s den't want what told to do. ".“. o Too much + - = sugar turns the stom. llhtv n 6 on my shelves & novel I have-never read. :ll :: cause someone had told me how good it was. I managed to g0 that far out when it came to picking up the book and sctually resding it 4 “WOMANHOOD” FOR 'L LYCEUM THEATER " Those who knew Capt. Jack Craw- ford, the “Poet Scout”-—and he was known far and wide over the United States as s gifted and piuturesque character, may easily recognise him as in lite when they ses “Woman- hood, The Glory of the Nation,” star- ring Alice Joyce and Harry Movrey at the Lyceum theater on Thursday, Friday aund Saturday, / 2 In the stupendous Vitagraph pre- ductign he performs ote of the bits of herolo daring such as he wag assds clated with by reputstion. He died * at hiz home on Long Island last Feb- ruary but during the summer of 1 4 was alive and vigorous, though &gy At the invitation of Stuart Blackton, who T friend to him, Capt. Jack toak 4 in the filming of the battle 5 seessrdsesacnscssnsssesae Menu for Tomorrow —— utes; drain and place in a double B 3 boller with one pint warm milk and coak for half an hour. sugar, one teaspoonful of vanills and ' mnlmybuhnvumahur‘n g Sauoe—Put cerefully yound the kp- ples and set aside until wery eold. Serve with a soft custard made with the egy yolks, one pint milk and three tablespoontuls of sugar. < the coming guedt to the skies. “It worked perfectly—he wags sick of hes b‘mh:hl:fl.ht." 4 § ut damning with faint praise, I don’t think it is half so dan- gerous as sickening with too msuch At least not so long as human nee ture is & synonym for perversity. 3