The evening world. Newspaper, July 12, 1920, Page 18

About Plays RRIS GEST is @ wary person, ‘The other day a young man from the West walked into the Gest office and, unabashed by the Gest flowing tie, asked for a job in “Mecca.” Mr, Gest liked the caller's appearance, so he rehearsed him, The ‘work of the newcomer looked 80 good to the manager that he signed him up instanter and gave him the role of the Sultan of Cairo. Now comes to the mountains with instructions to stay there until summoned for re- “Who's going to steal that lad?” ‘Mr. Gest. “Nobody!” And echo, the old copy-cat, an+ swered “Nobody.” REVELL SHOW A BIG ONE. ‘The Nellie Revell testimonial perfor- wmance at the Cohan & Harris Theatro Right was a great success, Abra- and Sam H. Harris launched assist Miss Revell and, with E. F. Albee and others of ‘ability, put it through to a jtcome. The total rece! about $20,000. The e: ‘was excellent. Bijou Fe: and a bevy of other pretty gir! sold programmes, HARRIS HAS ANOTHER, @am H, Harris has added another play to his list. It is a comedy entitied 2 Rag O' Tag Man,” by Sidney ler. WHO'S LOONEY NOW? ‘Tot Qualters is an eccentric dancer who devises her own steps, While re+ hearaing for the new Century Prome- nade shor:s recently she went through a lot of loose-jointed motions that amazed Lew Morton, the stage direc- tor, “wotell’s that?” he asked. ‘Tm a ewig: | on @ freight train ing up in the night in a Kansas © ne,” replied Miss Qualters. So Morton had to arrange to have @ cyclone cellar added to the list of prope. i 3 Jim KNOWS HOW. Vic Casmore, of burlesque, rant a horse, have been signed up Arthur Hammerstein for “Tickle Me," in which Frank Tinney will be starred. In the play Frank will ride Harding, quarte: and and he now has the nag red at the Tinney garage in with a colored boy named Jim ing as chauffeur. Saturday said to the com edian : Tinney, yo’ all bettah take show.” ‘would you quell him?" B a heaht, Hahding. 7 yoh back ain't huht yo’. Jest out aftah de coin.’ Oh, I knows how toe handle LINCOLN AND THE LADY. John MoKee, general stage director for Henry W. Savage, was minus his office boy Gaturday afternoon, Babe Ruth being the cause. Mr. McKee ‘Mitzi’s new musical piece, while Jo- seph C. Lincoln sat in the Inner cffice Ey agen a manuscript. Soon a large ith a roll of music swept by Mr. and started for Mr. Lincoln. it is it, please?” asked Mr. Mc- ‘Let mp alone, boy!” shé replied. “I want to see Mr. McKee.” Mr. Lincoln, realizing she was head- ing for him, slipped out. “There he goes,” yelled Mr. McKee, MBvening World Ouija Laditor Asks Goprright, 1990, by The Press Publishing Co. (The New York Bvening World.) Fans, here's a question that's going to paige the roof right off the town! SHOULD GIRLS WEAR 80X? Short, snappy, to the point and jammed full of thrills. Buy a quar- ster’s worth of postage stamps and start rushing in your opinions. Give ‘us the best line you've got. Keep the game going fast. Ouija expects every fan to do her or his duty. » Mail your answer to-day to The Editor, The Evening World, Now York City. Here are some of the answers to kast week's question, “Should a girl give up marriage for a successful business career?” Robby Vee of Brooklyn—Why give up a promising future for a House of Carde—welcome little stranger. Kathlyn, Brooklyn—A girl should make her home her career. Lonesome Boy, N. Y. C,—Why give ap the porition on entering upon mat- rimony? Your female correspondents fail to grasp that thousands of their |) wex Married but still retain their po- eitions. I admire the girl who is will- ing to help, especially if the husband's ie inadequate to defray the know here each household expenses. ah lly married couple: contributes to the othe: am in quest of just such rl, Erasmus Hall—it one loves the man one is gol: ropolitan. If a girl marries the ri gort of man is not his slave his mate. He Ouija column. Harry of girl who woul * @ successful business career. with blue eyes and blonde hair, Blonde of Brooklyn please publish , address. sq in the majority of “eases is either a really happy life or a very le one. If I were a girl I wouldn't care a bit for a business found a man who could BIDE DUDLEY ;, A Wife—As there are more women of upport, 1 ing to marry one is willing to go to the far ends of the earth with him, I don't agree with Helen, Met- ht But 's good luck to the rooklyn—Ghow me the id give up marriage for 1 am ‘aealthy and good looking and like a girl of sweet sixteen COMIC PAGE MONDAY, JULY 12, 1920 and Players Of all the songs we used to sing, Marie, when we were youkg, there's one that's ring: ing in my ears; it's one we al- ways sung. Of all the songs we used to sing—yvou "member, you and If—the one that suited me the best was “Comin’ Through the Rye.” Our voices blended nicely then; you played it well, Marie. That good old song, it used to seem, was made for you and me. And, honestly, I used to think—I did; I don't know why—your smile was sweeter when we sang old “Comin’ Through the Rye." Oh, that was years ago, Marie. To-night I'm sort o' blue. You're gone, but still I love to think of that old song and you. You weren't for me, but, just the same, until I come to die, I'l dream of you, of days of old and ‘omin' Through the Rye.” pointing at Mr. Lincoln, A moment! later the man made famous by Will- | iam Jennings Bryan was seen beat- ing it up 424 Street with the Indy in close pursuit. “He will come around here and loaf, | eh?” growled Mr. McKee. HOBART A BUSY MAN. George V, Hobart has written revue for Charles Cochran of Lon- | don; has been commissioned ito , dramatize “Auntie's Portrait,” for which Charles Previn will | write | music; is making a comedy of “Abie, the Agent;" is writing a new moral- ity play for A. EK, Erlanger; 1s fin- ishing “Kissing Time’ and “Sonny;" js to write a musical version of “Come On, Charley” and is going to London to produce "Experience." Some day, he says, he expects to get busy and do a lot of stage writ- ing. ‘ Gossip. The chorus of “The Night Boat” has given Stage Manager Rainger a watch chain. Now he's saving up to get a watch. e Harry L. Fraser has been appointed Chief of Production for the Harry Levey Film Corporation, Elfee Bartlett, Louis Albion and James Lounsbury have been engaged for “Scrambled Wives.” Wagenhals & Kemper have en- gaged Gus Weinburg for an impor- tant role In "Spanish Love.” Rehearsals for Earl Carreil's The Lady of the Lamp,’ called for Wednesday. ‘The Century Promenade will open to-night. There was a private show- Ing of the two revues last night. A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY. Henry Cooley of Wellsville says he has been in New York so, often he can pass tight by the Woolworth Build- ing and never look up once. FOOLISHMENT. “You're such a handsome fellow,” Writes Arabelle Jinks, (In spite of Prohibition, I'm sure the lady drinks.) FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE. “What does ‘groundhog’ mean?” “Sausage.” that kind are far better off single, for in the end it would be the cause of a broken home, In the world than men, let the women who have a career stick to it, and the girls who have none marry the boys and enjoy the blessings of a husband, a home, children and an escort forever. Lonesome Ruth—Marriage should be considered the event of a girl's life, If the girl is a true pal, mar- lage ls a heavenly blessing. ld Timer—Usually it's wise to sidestep the business career ‘ladies ‘one Js looking for a matrimonial Prize, Being only partly human and of the icicle-variety, vain and head- strong, they seldom work well in double harness. Therefore seriously consider the young lady who almost pups the question, for she wants to get married and {s dead sure about it, and you'll always find her “Johnny on the spot.” —_—_——___- Do Yow Kmow? Copyright, 1920, by The Prem Publishing Oa (The New York Wrening World.) 1, In what State are the earliest cherries of the season grown? ° 2. What General is the Military Adviser of Engl Council? sland on the Supreme 8. What ts the mean: name centipede? ening 42 the h hat was the name of the Amer- eas Cup defender in the | which were held in 19087 renee 5, What is a canoe called which is made from a single log? 6. What is the nationalit poet Alfred Noyes? Tot 58 7. From what country do most clol- - | sonne vases come? 8. What ts the most po ‘ ar es popular climb 9. What former mistress of thi White House \e given credit for hav ng made ice cream Y tng mad popular in this 10. 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