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PORE OR ENE TERE CI RCIC BE ET TUS Fer wo - THE NEW PLAYS “Fools Errant” Strange Marriage Problem By CHARLES DARNTON ~- last night at Maxine Elliott's Theatro. ‘There {s much in this play that is tuteresting and intelligent; sane d!s-! does this bec: cussion of questions that trouble those who live in marriage and those who live in sinful apartmentd, but when all 1s sald on these subjects the [p> “heer rhetoric. quixotic hero of the mixed affair brings about a situation that presents @ strange marriage problem. After knowing the unhappy mistress bit three months the self-sacrificing Eric not only takes her away from here to a Minnesota mining town as e of his love for } Pritchard, the play is never movin; his wife, but he lives with her platon! cally for a year, In his simple way he seemg no less than a miracle man. He ts humane and forty-five—possl- bly the dangerous age—but curi- ously enough he becomes so con- “spoken harshly’ upon This scene falls weakly walks out of the pli F you can believe it possible for a man to love a woman so devotedly that after she has been married nine or ton years he is willing to make her husband's mistress his wife just for her sake, then you can believe in “Fools Errant,” the play by Louls Evan Shipman that challenged credulity It takes a matter-of-fact course, with} ) philosophic turnings that often verge ||! There is warmth the clash between Greta and Pritchard, but Iittle dramatic fire in the Minnesota house. Hope of a genu- ine flare-up when the two women meet there dies down as Mrs. Pritch- ard speaks of having been “hatefully wronged” by Greta, only to make matters worse by regretting she has learning Eric's reason for marrying in haste. |||) THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, AUGUST useless visit. A much stronge’ tion seemed to be promised by £ vright to turn to dramatic | w But it all turned ont quite | st xentleman Vi ce 0 early prediction to Pritchard that he] differently, with no more trouble for] Ti would neveg see him again after re-|Bric then letting 3 Pritchard | a ‘ rief in. the turning to Minnes¢ At any rate,| march off and taking Greta into his|hopeless moments of the widow, In I fancied that » who had been] long-chilled 5 the role of an explanatory friend Fritz wounded in France, believed he had] Gyril Keightley did everything that t first seemed consctous of only a short time to live and there-| was given him to do as Eric In his remarks, though as he fore was ready to sacrifice himsolf for fomed, natural, earnest and lik-| Went t tly making calla he a reasonable period by marrying|able mann Both m and sin-| si Miss C, Tracy Greta. Then, if he found hi cerity dist ireta of Alex-| le’ Enale nicely in. another were not numbered, there might bel andra Ce in her break-| Chatty part, Indeed, there was often more talk than aetion, a highly | LATIMER Since \ | cresting state of affairs! ing scene with Pritc 8 this un. Lawer Prices Prevail on Dining Room Suites A large and comprehensive collection embracing all the most popular modern and period designs are featured this week at amazingly low prices in the August Sale FINE FURNITURE 10 - Piece Adam Period cerned with bettering the condition of the mining people that he does not realize Greta means something more than a helpmate to him. This realiz- ation comes to him only when the Woman he believed he loved arrives unexpectedly as a widow. It is quite true there ts nothing so dead as a dead love, yet this fact doesn’t explain Bric’s change of heart, nor is it at all complimentary to Greta, And it must be eaid to her credit that in spite of her bad days with John Pritchard she proved her- self a good sort even then by wanting tg eet away from him, She made no lay for sympathy because she had been unable to keep body and soul together by giving music lessons when he found her in Paris, Tt was simply that her soul sickentd at the way her body was being kept in New York. But although It 1s possible to sym- pathize with the woman taken away by Eri pecially as she ts told he :BROOKLYN= Americas Foremost Speewalists = OPPENHEIM.CLLINS &C FULTON STREET-BROOKLYN The August Sale of Furs Offers Wortwhile Savings On High Quality Peltries Civet Cat Coats—These fashion- able garments are 36 inches long with generous self collar, Sale Price 9 8.00 Natural Muskrat Coats—40 inch- es long; with large self collar and cuffs. Finest quality skins. Sale Price 1 15.00 Natural Raccoon Coats—36 inches long; with luxurious self collar and cuffs. Very smart models. Sale Price 195.00 Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Musk- ‘ rat)—40 inches long. Self collar and cuffs, superior quality skins. Sale Price 275.00 Seal Dyed Nutria Coats—45 inch- es long, trimmed with Skunk col- lar and cuffs. Handsome models. Sale Price 2 7 5 ° 00 Hudson Seal Coats—(Dyed Musk- rat)—-40 inches long. Beaver col- lar and cuffs. Superior skins. Sale Price 325.00 Hudson Seal Capes (Dyed Musk- rat)—45 inches long. Collar of Natural Squirrel. Superior skins. i Sale Price 325.00 Alaska Seal Coats—45 inches long. Large Skunk collars and cuffs. Superior quality skins. Sale Price 350.00 Also High Grade Scarfs at Sale Prices Walnut Dining Room Suite was $350 $245 re The suite pietured above is in walnut, has the voguish ailane extension table, enclosed serving table, china closet, large sideboard and six leather covered chairs. The original price on this suite was $350. August Sale reductions now bring the complete 10 pieces down to $245. Other Unusually Low Priced 10-Piece Suites \ LATIMER’S RUG SPECIAL Sanford Beauvais | adam Period Mahogany $300 bed Seamless Mifare ond Mary Ma 380m Axminster | (er Wilner % 8.3x10.6 hie woe S00 Italian Period Walnut 600 Sheraton Mahogany. Chippendale Mahy ;any.. Duncan Phyfe Mahogany....... . 600 . ®GLATIMER & SONS © 33-35 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn BROOKLYN: - OPPENHEIM.CLLINS &C WANTED. FULTON STREET-BROOKLYN MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS, On Sale Tomorrow BLACKSMITHS, CAR REPAIRMEN, SKILLED IN RAILROAD WORK; STEADY EMPLOYMENT; STANDARD WAGES, AUTHORIZED BY UNITED STATES RAILROAD LABOR BOARD, Corsets » of Silk BROCHE New “‘Roselle’’ Model 3.95 Superior quality, elastic top models, laceand satin ribbon trimmed; three pairs hose supporters. Apply to CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY C. E, Chambers, Supt, Motor Power & Equipment, Jersey City, N. J. Brassieres Of corded silk and satin; Picot-edge trimmed. | WANTED—ME HELI 95¢ Permanent fons are open at the fol ing rates, authorized by the United States Railroad Labor Board: pos Lingerie Underwear per hour Gowns and Chemises, | 95 dered; variety of models. C Machinists | Bolermakers | Biackamiths | Bheet hia, lace trimmed and embroi- lection t- x Power House Gwitchboard Operator _ riectricians Step-Ins and Vests an st Helpers f Hoilermaker Helpers Blacksmith Helpers Bhoct Metal Workers’ ——sic por bour. Novelty materials; lace Helpera . . Electrical Workers’ trimmed and tailored | O5¢ tare models; newest shades. Car Repalrers & Inspectors—0Jo per hour. L Apply 9.00 A. M. to 6.09 P. M. to Buper. intendent's office at Tilnd treet and Wille Avenue, Bronx, N. ¥. F. M. Chal New York, New Haves @ Hertford R. It Makes Little Difference What You Need A World “Want” Ad. Will Go and Find lt Superintendent, B, Co ABRAHAM €~ ns BROOKLYN STRAUS me Telephone Main 61 00 Such Low Prices Will Help You To Furnish Your Dining Room at Least Cost Visit this Half-yearly Sale, and you will see how we are helping furnish new homes and bring brightness and new beauty to old ones—at prices surpris- ingly low. Here you may choose from the broadest range of suites and separate pieces, for every room of the home, and be sure you are getting furni- ture of highest quality at low- est possible prices. For in- stance, in your dining room, this EarlyEnglish Dinin g Store Hours, 9 to 5 * A dignified yet comfortable suite in whose design are combined the best motifs of the late Stuart period. Well made, beautifully finished in dark rubbed “Walchrome” finish. Comprises a roomy buffet, servin table, cabinet, extension table, an set of chairs covered in an antique tapestry characteristic of the period. A unique feature is the concealed linen drawers on the larger pieces in the set. Rare value at $427.50. Other Interesting Dining Room Suites aC piece American walnut combination, Ay piece Antique oak, English design, 10-piece Duncan Phyfe, solid mahogany, $1057.50. 10-piece Adam mahogany, $325.00. 10-piece Elizabethan, in black walnut, $1375.00. 10-piece Antique walnut, solid throughout, $355.00. ae 10 - piece American walnut, two - toned, lined, $405.00, 10-piece Noir walnut suite, $595.00. A. & 8.—Fourth floor, Central, Floor Coverings of Beauty are Timely Price Reductions Wilton Velvet Rugs, $57 9x12 ft.—Seamless Reduced from $67.50 and $77 for this sale. Lin n-fringed. All new and fresh from the mill. Made of best worsted yarns in many Oriental and Persian effects. Some solid colors with band borders. Heavy. long-wearing quality. Two other sizes also reduced : Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rugs Reduced one-third Some were bought as slightly imperfect, but most of then are perfect. Besi grade worsted yarns. Figured effects and plain colors. 9x12 ft., regularly $28.50, now $17.96 8421014 ft., reg. $24.95, now $16.75 Finest Wilton Rugs, $97 81471014 ft., was $59.50, now $49.50 Reduced from $120. 9x12 ft. New and 71429 fl., was $46.25, now $39.76 perfect—from regular stock. - Two Unusual Values for Wednesday Only 9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs of best grade; fringed. Reduced from $44.50 and $46.75; for one-day sale tomorrow—$35.75. | 9x12 ft. Axminster Rugs; heavy, closely woven and durable. Reduced from $38.50 for one-day sale tomorrow—$29.75. i Water Goblets and Sherbet E at 29c each ‘eful—cut in a dainty daisy and foliage design— Remarkably low priced, too. High and Perfect and new, A. & &.—Third floor, Mast. * Glasses Thin, grac blets and sherbet glasses. low-footed glasses. 12-Piece Iced Tea Sets, 72c Six tall glasses and 6 glass spoons—a light, attractive set for all summer drinks. Light-cut Lemonade Sets, $1.19 Two pretty shapes—richly cut in floral and foliage designs, The set consists of one large pitcher and 6 glasses. 249 Iced Tea Sets, $1.98 Of light-cut crystal. 14 pieces to the set; covered pitcher, 6 tall glasses, and 6 glass spoons, in various colors. A. & &.—Bubway floor, Central —_——— M f These Men’s Highgrad _ . Two-Trouser Fall Suits at $31.75! It means a big saving to get that new fall suit now! This price is considerably lower than such suits will sell for later We were able to buy the suits of this group at a remark- abl. savin ordering them months in advance. Come in and look at them—try them on—and you'll see there has been no sacrifice of quality. The fabrics are all wool; the workmanship excellent; the styles and patterns new and pleasing. ‘Two trousers give a suit practically double life and make it a double economy. Details: Grays, browns, herringbone, stripes, fancy mixtures, Sizes are 35 to 42, including regulars, stouts and longs. Prompt and courteous attention whether you come to buy, or simply drop in to look, Convenient street entrance to men’s department on Hoyt St., a step from Fulton, A. & S.—BStreet Moor, Hoyt St. Room Suite, $427.50 | mene ww