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CHARLOTTE SUNDAY OBSERVER, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1917. 12 I V At the Showhouses CXryl Maude and "Grumpy." Tomorrow night promises to bo most Important In the local theatri cal calendar, aa It will mark the first appearance In this city of ' Cyril Maude, the noted English actor, who will be seen In his most famous role. that of "Grumpy." In the comedy drama of similar title, at the Acad emy of Music. This play Is undenia bly one of the most popular offerings of the Btage, and Its star has proven himself one of the most capable ac tors that England has yet cent us. Although, for a great many years Mr. Maud played a wide range of parts and created numerous roles, that gained universal fame, the tremend ous demand for '"Grumpy," in Ameri ca, has caused the actor to confine his . performance here practically to this one role., Tne present season is ma fourth of Mr. Maude's appearance in the United States and his present tour will be the longest that he has yet undertaken. "Grumpy" Is essentially a comedy that has a well-fitted cloak of melodramatic texture. The central character of the story is Andrew Bul-livant.-once a striking figure of the English courts, but grown old and re tired from active law practice a the time the story Is told. At the age of St this shrewd criminal prosecutor la living very quietly In his country home, with his unswept bedroom chimney, his greatest concern in life. A favorite nephew comes to his home as the custodian of a valuable dia mond, which is to be delivered to his firm In London. There is a robbery and the untangling of the mystery, which surrounds this happening forms the plot. The four acts pro vide delicious fun and reveal Mr. Maude's masterly impersonation of . age, which is one of the most inter esting, likable and amusing charac terisations that has ever been done on the American stage. For his leading Woman, Mr. Maude has Muriel Mar tin, a daughter of the English actor, Martin Harvey, and is supported by a well-chosen cast, which includes the names of Eric Blind, Herbert Ran son, James Kearney, Robert Ayrton, Edward Lester. Noel Leslie, Betty Murray and Louise Van Wapenen. Seats are now on sale at Hawley's Drug Store. "Flora Bella." j Charlotte playgoers have a rare treat in store for them at the Acad emy of Music next Saturday afternoon and night when the New York Casino Theater success, "Flora Leila" is presented here. This is the big sen sation operatic success of the season and the company to appear here is headed by Florence Webber, who has delighted local theatergoers when she appeared here in "The Climax." i "Naughty Marietta, and "Lady Luxury." The Daily Press of Newport News. Va., had the following excellent ac count of "Flora Bella:" "With the exception of 'Katinka,' Flora Bella,' headed by Florence Webber, late of 'Naughty Marietta' fame, last night proved one of the most pleasing musical shows seen at the Academy of Music this season. While the audience was comparatively mail all seemed highly satisfied and encores were frequent 'Flora Bella' was announced as a musical comedy fifffr In mflnv renfrt it annaar&A . HtUA in th ifania-nntinn nf niwrstls I At least It was out of the ordinary as musical shows go, having a plot that was admirably handled by its author and one that held the interest of the The Ottoway PRESENTS THIS WEEK MONDAY Alice Joyce Harry Morey Marc McDermott la Vitagraph's Whom the Gods Destroy TUESDAY Blanche Sweet "The Evil Eye" (Paramount) WEDNESDAY Ethel Barrymore In "The Awakening of Helena Richie (Metro) THURSDAY Chas. Roy In Honorable Algy (Triangle) FRIDAY Louise Huff And JackPickford la Great Expectations (Paramount) SATURDAY Bertha Kalkh la Love and Hate (Fox) I u . mi audience to the rather abrupt end ing.". Julian Elitiige In "Cousin Lucy." We are to have the- famous Julian Eltlnge, impersonator of stunning women, in his latent and greatest success, "Cousin Lucy," at the Acad emy of Music Monday night, January 29. To the' curiosity which naturally attaches to every appearance of this unique artist, will be added a deep interest in the play which is serving' as his vehicle this season. "Cousin Lucy" wu written by that famous dramatist, Charles Klein, who went down on the ill-fated Lusitania, and marks the last work from his distin guished pen. It Is said to be a wide departure from anything Eltinge has ever offered, although the star is still called upon to appear during the greater part of the entertainment in f'e,nnjne attire Throughout its three acts, Eltinge Is called upon to change his costumes more often than during all his other plays combined. There is also a large chorus of beautiful girls to participate in the singing and danc ing specialties interpolated through out the entertainment. -- Interesting Line-Up of Stars at the Broadway. The stars coming to the Broadway this week are among the most famous that t lie screen has to offer. The j plays in which they are to appear are also of exceptional note, a number of them being adaptations from famous, novels. ; The opening feature. "On Danger- I ous Ground." i based on Burton E. Stevenson's novel. "Little Comrade." , lirst published in The Muhsey Muga- ! zine. It is a story that is very original ; and carries a pleasing thrill in every ; scene. Th" nucleus of the plot is the secret service of the French and A.I WILLIAM fAHNUt DID.CCTION WILLIAM FOX I At the Broadway Wednesday and Thursday. German Governments at the begin ning of the great war. The delightful romance interwoven In a series of exciting incidents makes the play one of strong appeal. The stars of this picture are .Miss Gail Kane and Car lylc Blaekwell. Robert Kdeson, the famous legiti mate actor, will appear In a Pathe masterpiece, "The Light That Failed," taken from Rudyard Kipling's im mortal novel of the same name. It is the first Kipling story to be pro duced for the screen. The picture is worthy to be called one of the "su perfeatures" of the year. In support of Mr. Edeson, three other well known stars appear, Jose Collins, Lil lian Tucker and Claude Flemming. A bill to prevent the slavery of children in the mine and factory was passed by the House February 3, 1916, by the Senate August 8, 1916, and signed by the President September 1, 1916. The system is still, however, largely under the con trol of the State, and "The Price of Silence" produced by the Fox Com pany is a plea for the "children of tender age (who) must be protected not only against the unprincipled. em ployer but against the greedy or ne cessitous parent." This impressive production presents William Farnum as the star. "The Price of Silence" is the first superfeature in which Mr. Farnum has appeared for this com pany. Miss Vivian Rich is presented as his leading lady In the new pro duction, and being her debut in Fox films. Members of their supporting cast Include Frank Clark, Brooklyn Kellar, Charles Clary, and little Gor don Griffith. J. Warren Kerrigan, one of the most popular Bluebird stars, will ap pear in "The Measure of a Man." It is a big story of how a man over comes his own weaknesses by helping others to conquer theirs. Mr. Kerri gan's supporting cast is headed by Miss Louise Lovely who has proven to be a charming leading lady for the noted actor. Katherine Campbell, Harry Carter, and Marc Robbins al so have Important roles in the nlav. The closing attraction of the week will be the second installment of "The? Purple Mask," presenting Grace Cu- nard and Francis Ford. L'thel Barrymore at Ottoway. Ethel Barrymore will appear at the Ottoway Wednesday in "The Awaken ing of Helena Richie." The complete cast is as follows: Helena Richie, Ethel Barrymore; Lloyd Pryor, Rob ert Cummings; Benjamin Wright, Frank Montgomery; Dr. Lavendar, J. A. Fuiey, Little David, Maury Steuart; Sam Wright, Hassan Mus salll; Deacon Wright. William Wil liams; Frederick Richie, Robert Whittlcr; Dr. King, Charles Goodrich; Mrs. King, Hatue Delaro; Mrs. Wright, Mary Asqulth. The forthcoming appearance of Ethel Barry rnoie in "The Awakening of Helena Richie," marks a new era in motion pictures. It is the era of a great star in a great novel, picturized in a great way. Margaret De land's powerful novel. which has been picturized is one of j the "six best sellers." It is a story , that Is brimful of heart interest from j beginning to end. This heart interest , has been transferred with wonderful j force to the picture story. ' ! In the screen adaptation of the i book sre shown the quaint village of Old Chester and the simple, strong hearted characters that lived there, f frirst of all Is the venerable, sweet- I tnatured Doctor Iaendar. who would rather help others than help himself, j Then there are old Benjamin Wright, i crabbed, studious; his son, th deacon. I a-ho his mil tpotaa to him tut rm berauiM of ths spanking administered In rhitdhrmrl Rum's Ihd r.ri ' J Dortor King, the sympathetic healer j 'and his kind, yet critical, wife. I if i 6 k " In ! pi jtj Cyril Maude and Mnrial Martin ITarvcy, In a scene from "Grumpy," which will be HUNTERSVILLE PASTOR HOST TO CLUB MEMBERS Special to The Observer. Huntersville, Jan. JO. The mem bers of the "every member canvass committee" of the Huntersville A. It. P. Church were entertained Friday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Bigham. A delicious three course dinner was served and every one present enjoyed a delightful time. The guests present were: J. F. Al exander, W. W. Ranson, Mesdames W. O. Brown, Pat. Knox, W. J. Ran son. A. E. Love. Miss Ida Hunter, Mrs. V. E. Alexander, Sr.. M. C. Rog ers, Miss Mattie C. Hunter. P. O. Cov ington and R. S. Blythe. The Ladies' Reading Circle met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. W. G. Craven. The study for the quarter is "South America" and the women are greatly interested in these meetings The "Twice-Six" Club held its last meeting with Mrs. J. R. Barnette. Delicious refreshments were served and all the members pronounced it a most delightful meeting. John MeAuley, who has been living in New York, in the vicinity of Buf falo and Loekport, arrived in Hunt ersville this morning and will spend some time here visiting friends and relatives in the neighborhood. L. S. Bigham and family, of Mal lard Creek, moved to Huntersville re cently for the purpose of sending his children to school here. Mrs. W. J. Dunn, of Gilead. is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. F. B. Blythe. POLICEMEN LETTER CARRIERS DRIVERS and other workers who must have enduring strength, take to build up and keep up their health. Surely it will do as much for you, but insist on SCOTTS. Scott ft Bowse. Bkwmfidd, N. J. IHJ Home of jo) ID) MONDAY, JAN 22. GAIL KANE and mm BLACKWELl IX "On Dangerous Ground" A WOULD PICTl'RE BRADY-MADK FROM THK FAMOUS NOVEL LITTLE COMRADE GOOD MUSIC 510 WED'Y JAN 24. William IFamiinm 660 1015 FRIDAY J, Warren Kerrigan Louise Lovely. IX THEIR GREATEST SUCCESS Thelleasure of a Han . IT'Ji Stars in "Grumpy" Academy or Music Monday night, Jan. S. C, FARMERS TO TALK OVER TORRENS SYSTEM KKfial to The Observer. Columbia. S. C, Jan. 20. Promi nent farmers from every section of the State have been called to meet in the rooms of the State Depart ment of Agriculture. Commerce and Industries here Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock to consider the amendments needed to the present law for the Torrens system of land registration, . . . v. : . v. j.. i : i . i .. .. .1.... i w liicii i i:itlliueu lo oe u urirtuvc that it makes tne price lor getting deeds for land almost prohibitive. It will be necessary to have Tor rens land deeds to secure loans from the Federal land loan bank, which will be opened in Columbia next month, probably on February 8, ac cording to Commissioner Watson. UNION D. OF C. SEEKS TO SEND VETERANS TO MEET Special to The Observer. Monroe, Jan. 20. A meeting of the Daughters of the. Confederacy was held today at the home of Mrs. George S. Lee, the president, attended by a large number of the members. A resolution adopted was to circulate petitions through the county to obtain signatures to submit to the present session of the State Legislature, ask ing the passage of an act to authorize the commissioners of Union County to pay the fare of any old soldier that may desire to go, to Washington, D. C, on the 28th day of next May, the occasion being the N'aional meeting of the Federal and Confederate veterans. There will probably be 50 of the old soldiers that will be glad to make this trip from Union County. ALLEGED VIOLATOR OF LIQUOR LAWS MISSING Special to The Observer. Fayetteville, Jan. 20. M. Lyteh, a young white man, charged with hav ing too much whiskey in his posses sion, failed to appear when his case was called for trial in the Superior Court and a capias was ordered is sued for him. The court had ad journed on account of the absence of important witnesses in the case. On reconvening it was learned that Lytch could not be located. The rest of the docket having been cleared, the court adjourned for the time. Lytch was arrested by Sheriff MsGeachy some time ago on the road between Baird and Fayetteville with a trunk full of whiskey in his automobile. A ED WAV Super-Features and Good Music TUESDAY, JAN. 23. RUDYARD KIPLING'S IMMORTAL MASTERPIECE "The light That Failed" WITH A STAR CAST Including "ROBERT EDESON" THIS IS THE FIRST KIPLING BOOK SHOWN IN PHOTOPLAY 1015 Super Feature Days A Stunning Actor In a Stunning Entitled rice of DijieMce -A FOX PRODUCTION Also a Two-Reel -Fox Comedy THE SOCIAL PIRATES - A - WaiMKI- r the attraction at the 2Z. UNION VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS ON LEE DAY Special to The Observer. Monroe, Jan. 20. The meeting of the old soldiers of the county was largely attended In the court house here yesterday. It was appropriate and fitting on Lee's birthday, and the meeting was one filled with reminis cences and pleasure with the old soldiers. Officers for the succeeding 12 months were elected as follows: B. H. Benton, commander; S. E. Belk, lieutenant commander; W. G. Long, second lieutenant commander; W. M. Perry, adjutant; A. N. Mc Maness, quartermaster; M. W. Griffin, commisary; Dr. J. B. Eubanks, surgeon; Rev. J. A. Bivens, chaplain; Andy Presley, color bearer; A. C. Helms, drummer; M. A. Roundtree, fifer, and B. C. Ashcraft, secretary treasurer. Doctor Eubanks and Mr. Ashcraft are not veterans but they have al ways exemplified a deep iterest in the welfare of the veterans and for many years have held the positions accredited to them above. After the meeting adjourned yesterday Mr. Ashcraft entertained the soldiers at dinner. SAYS IT IS STICKY NT ML HE Cincinnati man tells how to shrivel up corns so they lift out Ouch !?!?!! This kind of rough talk will be heard less here in town If people troubled with corns will fol low the simple advice of this Cincin nati authority, who claims that a few ! drops of a drug called freeaone when j applied to a tender, aching corn stops ' soreness at once, and soon the corn dries up and lifts right out without pain. He says freezone Is a sticky sub stance which dries immediately and never inflames or even irritates the surrounding tissue or skin. A quarter i of an ounce which will cost very lit- ' tie at any drug store. Is said to be sufficient to remove every hard or soft corn or callus from one's feet Mil- lions of American women will wel- I come this announcement .since the In auguration of the high heel. THURSDAY JAN 25 Play 99 Don't Miss It SATURDAY The Purple Mash Also PATHE NEWS AND DRAMA To Be Selected 510 CLEARING HD'JSE BANKS AGAIN SHOW INCREASE Statement Reveals a Cain of $21,034,010, Making Total of $202,472,630 Above Legal Requirements. Nw York. Jan. 19. Tb aiaUmant of th actual condition of clearing houso baaka and trust companies far lbs week shows that they hold 20?,4 JS.6S0 reserve la ceas of legal requirements. This Is an to create of tll.tI4.010 ever last week. ' The statement foKowa: Actual Condition. Loans, discounts, etc., $3,441. 411.090; In crease $55,215,000. Reserve In own vaults (b) $56(,416,t(; Increase $S,HS.0l0. Reaervo la Federal Remrva bank $14, 171.000; decrease $3,277,000. Reserve In other deponitartea $5,7I,000; Increase $1,1X1,000. Net demand deposits $3,SSJ. $10,000; In crease Mt.ll4.00t. Net 4lme depoeits $U4,S,000; increase $ 1.S63.00O. Circulation $18,653,000; decreaao $$$,000. (b) of which $4)0,062.000 la epecie, Afgregata reserve $J 18.044,000. Excess reaervo $202,472,430; Increase $21. 014.010. , Summary of State banks and trust com panies In Greater New Tork not Included In clearing house atateraent: Loans, discounts, etc, $74I,1M,$00; de creeee $10,079,000. Specie $63,245,600; Increase $011,100. Legal tenders $10,127,100; decrease $41, 700. Total deposits $6$,!41,800; Increase $11.- 111.000. Banks' cash reserve la vault $11,801.70. Trust companies' cash reset re In vaults $58,570,(00. NEWTON JAILER FINDS SAWS IN STEEL CAGE Special to The Observer. Newton, Jan. 20. Jailer John O. Gilbert today found two hack saws about 12 inches in length inside the big steel cage in the Catawba County Jail where five white men are held. He has also discovered the party who smuggled them into the cell but has not decided what action will be taken against him. if any. In the cell are Grady Propst and davlleht hnrwiarv nf th. nt daylight burglary of the borne of Henry Speagle in Jacobs Fork Town ship; Harvey Clark, charged with stealing four pairs of trousers from a local store; Lim Jarrett. impris oned on charge of selling mortgaged property, and L. E. Morehead of Hickory, held for court on charge of forgery. SrOAR AXD TOFFEE. New Tork. Jan. 20. Raw sugar ateadjr; molaaaea 4.40; centrifugal (.27; refned steady. 3 pot coffee quiet; Rio 7a, 10; Santos 4a 10 '. CONSTIPATION CAUSES BAD SKIN A dull and pimply skin is due to a sluggish bowel movement Correct this condition. and clean your com plexion with Dr. King's New Life Pills. This mild laxative taken at ; bedtime will assure you a full free, non-griping movement in the morning. I Drive out the dull, listless feeling re suiting from overloaded intestines and ! sluggish liver. Get a bottle today. At all Druggists, 25c. 1 MR. ACADEMY S -fx Staged Under Dirertiwa of Mas Kcbeck. TnE QCEEN OF MIRTH AND MELODY mm WEBBER N. Y. AMERICAN: ALL THAT A MUSICAL COMEDY SHOULD BE AND MORE! N. Y. EVE. SUN: THE HIT OF THE SEASON'S MUSICAL COMEDIES. (Late Star or Naughty Marietta) IN THE TITLE ROLE OF THE SEASON'S RECOGNIZED Direct From Months at Mil 1 AUGMENTED I (-f Pnn1 Cfl B, KINGING AND ORCHESTRA QU rCUpiC QJ DANCING CHORUS A WEALTH I Ofi MUSICAL f CAST OF OF MELODY Aj NUMBERS 4tJ FAVORITES Seat Sale Opens Thursday at HisVj'i Drag Store. MAIL ORDERS NOW PRICES Matinee -!, iM Night . - . . t OO, 1.5, I.M THEATRE GOERS ! FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HE HAS BECOME AMERICA'S MOST CELEBRATED STAR, THE FAMOUS JULIAN ELTINGE WILL VISIT CltiRLOTTE. We hare waited rears In see this great artist and this will he our only opportunity. JULIAN ELTINGE and his M( BMstcal eomedy com pany will come direct from New York aad appear at the Acadetuy one nleht only. MONDAY. Jan. -"TTTTT KEAT PFMATTr TTO.T TlrT IArtf7T-tr-NTrf Ml. UHDLK MUT PRICES .. JJ, l.ao, I.aa NEWTON MEN TO WORK WITH. HICKORY FOR GOOD ROADS - Newton. Jan. 20. W. B. Gaither. C IL Mebaoe, Julius V. Abernethy. O. F. Cochran and R P. Caldwell were appointed on the committee last night to meet -with a committee of five from Hickory and map out one or more plana for a system of county roads, to b submittted to a mass meeting of all citizens to bo held la ter," for the purpose of drafting a bill that will suit the people of the county, calling for an election on $400,000 or $00.000 of bonds. The resolutions adopted by the meeting of Newton business men de clared in favor of a sufficient bond issue, for a non-partisan road com mission, for the employment of the best engineering assistance, and for a system of roads that wilt penetrate and cover every township In the county, and bind the rural districts with the several towns of the county. Although there is much discussion of the proposition to issue a large amount of bonds, not a word of op position haa been heard, every farm er or business man who has expressed himself publicly, declaring for bonds and better roads. 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A free trial package is mailed for the coupon below. r . Free Trial Coupon F. A. Stuart Co., 247 Stuart Building. Marshall. Mich, send me at once free trial package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Name Street City... i ..State ACADMV Iff Jan. 22 FIRST APPEARANCE HERE CYRIL MAUDE In His Comedy Drama Triumph GRUMPY Seats Selling Fast at Hawley's Drug Store. PRICES ... .50, 75, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00 SaMay, Jan. 27 N. Y. EVE WORLD: , "COMBINES THE CHARM OF "THE MERRY WIDOW" WITH THE SPIR IT OF A CABARET SHOW." MUSICAL COMEDY SENSATION. the Casino Theatre, New York. A
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