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r - . v - - ' . IVE - THE MORNING STAR, TOMINGTOJN,-IM mvNuAx xusskuakx zz, lasi i i i At the Theaters 1 ' - - ' ' Academy : Bijou :' Victoria : Royal : Grand GRAND " Maurie Tourneurc has temporarily .-rtpd the sea as a theme for mo- and has picturized Hnn pictures ana nas piciurizea a fLVnunir mystery romance i in ; "My , ' Ay'S Garter," the photoplay at he rrand today only. This is an adapta tion of Jacques Futrelle's novel of the time name. -'..' Interest in the plot Is piqued by the fact that for a eood "part of the true the hero figures as the villain nd vice versa. The central figure is The Hawk," a notorious ' internation al crook who has topped oft a record ,or daring crimes by purloining th historical jewelled gmrier 01 me ong 'ai countess of Salisbury. Detec J Ls camp on ' his trial,' ana in ,thfe -hase are involved an American rail, road magnate, his pretty daughter, snd a weak-minded poet. Suspicions point to a certain Bruce Calhoun, who mysteriously appears in the, neighbor hood as "The Hawk," but the subse quent thrilling developments indicate that things are not what they seem, v BIJOIT The greatest chapter yet to be un foMeil on the Bijou screen of Eddie niv, greatest Universal serial "Th( King- of the Circus," is the toplinerv on i today's menu. Polo is reaching a erand climax in this serial and every week sees the action piling up faster Bn,l quicker, the interest getting more 1 .-pen and the work of the star more hazardous and difficult to.-go through with. i;ut Polo is the one serial star who never falters, who never employs a double to do the dangerous stunts railed for by the story he is enacting for the silver sheet, and patrons can rest assured that it is Polo all the way through. "King of the Circus today, together with another one .of those bis Supreme comedy' treats, is he attractive menu at the Bijou. ROYAL S In order that patrons of the Royal riay know exactly what the foremost motion picture critic of America says about "Midsummer JIadness" the ' at traction opening at 'the -Royal today, the editorial by Arthur James, in the Moving Picture World. Is given here with complete: ' 5 tireat moving pictures are few, al though many productions may be called 'excellent.. , 'Midsummer Mad ness," the third Important production created by William te Mltf e, steps into greatness and .classifies Itself by . abso lute -merit as a superb entertainment. It has that fine- virtue of beine a com plete dramatic structure to begin with. To this have been' added, realT acting, beautiful photography, a sense of taste and composition, v it is' unquestionably the greatest legitimate dramatic pro duction the screen has ever seen.' Noth ing in "Midsummer Madness" imposes on one's sense of credulity, and there is no jarnns note' of anachronism in, the good social atmosphere -through which the action proceeds.: Such small flaws 'as too great, length of titles are totally forgotten in the ; absorbing , in terest of the story. It is'a notable pro duction. .A word to those who are dis- ! tressed about the falling off -In fine productions . for the screen a, critical examination of. this.- exceptionally great work will effect a cure." ' iion oi me romantic latry ineme, -witn j ' j a fine organization of musical eomedy , f 1 interpreters and a, chorus . that can both singr and- dance and: is said to (Justify as 'much as- earthly miadens "sun-goddesses,"this diverting enter tainment' has struck loudly the 'key note of popular - lavor and will doubt less afford local patrons- of the play one of the most enjoyable evenings they have had in a long while. Tickets will ,gO on- sale Friday, at the Wilmington Talking Machine company. BIJOU TUESDAY " i Something never - before , attempted on . the screen; was ; done when an en tire . v combihed circus entertainment was screened," to be shown in a two reel film-. The entire combined shows of Buffalo Btll and Pawnee Bill have been thrown on the screen in a mam moth two - reel release, ' the greatestJ mm show n earth, and will be the attraction at the Bijou for Tuesday, one day only. - v " The way theyr'e talking -abbut, this show, it seems that the theatre will not be able to hold the crowds, and that ' it would be well for those' desir ing seats or admittance to come early, v Colonel "William F." Cody nimself is seen in the films, together with the other notables which have made this circus the one biggest In the whole world. It is a rare treat, to be shown at .the-Bijou as - an extra' -attraction Tuesday. ... VICTORIA Joe : Mall's Rose of Panama Girls come to the' Victoria for the week opening today bringing a show to Wil mington that is " new and' novel, "with some J exceptionally big - treats that will score a distinct hit with Victoria patrons. , ; ' .;- .-- - , . . Mall's show Is just one of eight suc cessful tabloid attractions i which this talented, producer has r on the road this season. Maintaining a big organ ization for acauirihg talent; for l Ills shows and producing so many bt them. Mr. Mall has -' the call oh all : that Is worthwhile In both ; sbills and actors and actresses. He is presenting a se ries of big new musical' comedy script bills that will . indeed prove - refresh ing. V ' . ' . Among the topllner vaudeville hits will be seen Murdock and Harriss, the boys from -Minstrel-land; Vera Hassen, singing t and dancing soubrette, and Baby Dorothy, the internationally -famous child dancer' . ' The second chapter ot the big Helen Holmes serial; "The Tiger Band," will be the attraction on Monday and Tues day. - EDDIE POLXK Does Some of the Great est ScreenWork of v His Career In To . .day's Chapter ' t ; of . FfNBRAL OF. MRS. M'DUFFEE . "ICingof -.tfie Circus 99 MORE THRILLS THAJSf YOU CAN COUNT r You Just Must See It . -TODAY mm III"-' ' x . - - ' r - v'- 7 - , ' ' . - " - . , - i 7: A "SOME GIRL. ACADEMY Under, ita fitting .title, "Some Girl," this musical oddity " will be revealed at the Academy of Music on next Saturday .matinee and night. Of fairy like construction, but modern in its happily drawn mixture of personalities, artfu'ly novel in its pretty preserva- -SV k; v"y ?N. tti HeM Frtday at iot Caswell Atkin- '-',.:-. : son Notes . (Spclal to Tke Star) ATKINSON, Feb. 27. At Point Cas-. well Friday Mrs. W. S. McDuffee was laid -to rest, hd body having been brought from Wilmington on the boat of her brother, Capt. ., J. Black. The funeral was preached by Rev. H..F. jBeatty at the home of Captain Black. Many floral wreaths and the large at tendance indicated the es'teem many friends felt, for the deceased lady1. Roads around this place 'have been very bad, -; but recently improved weather conditions and some road work, have made them good again. The school children have been pick ing cotton on the warm days recently, after school hours. Miss Geraldine Bllztard and John Flynn were married recently and will soon begin keeping house in their new home In the" eastern part of town. E. A. Hatves, Sr was confined to his bed for a few days by pleurisy, but is up again, t The Bible pictures shown by Rev. Mr. Noe Thursday night were very in structive and the : people -are looking forward, with pleasure to seeing his pictures of John Bunyan and Pilgrim's Progress next Thursday night, Mrs. Tom Johnso'n is spending a few. days with her brother, W. S. McDuffee. Miss Hazel Black, who has been study ing at the assembly's training school at Richmond, came home to be ' at. the bedside of her sister, Mrs. W. S. Mc Duffee, ' and will remain a few days before returning to Richmond. NEW COURTHOUSE APPROVED Special to The Star) FAYETTE VILXE, Feb. 27. T h e Cumberland commissioners, meeting to receive the report of the special investigating committee named to look tt into the advisability. :of .erecting a new courthouse and jail, votea unanimously 1 to adopt the committee's recommenda tion, which will giv Cumberland one of . the finest courthouses in the state. The plan as adopted calls for a four story courthouse t along the lines of the Durham county building, with the courthouse and jai) within one struc ture, the jail 'composing the fourth floor. ' - A MUSICAL SHOW rhat Possesses All the Charm and High. Class of , The Biggest Ones . JOE MALL'S Rose of Panama Company In a Repertoire of Higb-ClaM Musical Comedy Plays . t With t - Vera Hamen, Singlns and Dancing Soubrette . Baby Dorothy International Child Dancer . murdock: and- Harris, the Woy From Minstrel Land And a Bis Feature Chorus , That Blakes a Complete - Guaranteed Attraction VICTORIA Itarts Tmdrrow-Tuiesdla T 10:00 O'clock A. M. V 300 Pieces to Choose From K CI at X vj jk Be Here Early? lb eac, -Get First Choice House Furnishings Department on Third Floor A 'Midsummer. Madness. A.Puamoont-Pictuie Cpening a Three-Day Engagement at tfce Royal Monday . ' " Have yott taought of the . danger ot dr 1 v I n g with out complete li ability protection? Telephone - us and we will cover you. JAMES & JAMBS Telephones 607-103 Silk s ion National Silk Week February 25 to March 5 PRESENTING SILK FASHION'S FOREMOST FABRIC This store is ready for Silk Week with Fashion's newest shades of Plain and Novelty SilkWTaff eta, Satin and Crepe, evening and afternoon 'shades, as" well as the "much in demand", highly-col- ' -. . - ..:.. ored sport shades. . d It will be a pleasure to h,ve you call this week and view the new Bilks. ) : ' : - . . ' '.. u G R E A T EST. SHOW ON EARTH Buffalo Bill V . v . - . - . t V ': And : Plwiiee Bill And,f,Their Combined 1 Cfreater Shows , niU! Of ? - - . In Pictures First Film of the Kind EyerrMade A Com plete Circus TUESDAY ONLY A CAD BUY It SAT, C I MARCH O ' MiTlSEB AND NIGHT LeOomte & Fltsber Offer ' The. Happiest, Snappiest, Danciest. i Smartest Musical OOmedy ' . Success . , :,.k - r:: - ome Girl The Sauciest, Sweetest Glrlof V, S Them All -. : .' Entire Original, IncomparaWe ; ; Cast of. COMEDIANS t SINGERS DANCERS COMEDIENNES j "Superb Production and the Famous : SUN-MAIDEN DANCING CHORUS Its Merry Hymns Are Malting the : c, Nation Hum . . .. f PRICES I Niht, 50c to $2.00. Matinee, 60c to flJSO, plus tax Seats on Sale at tVllmlnarton Talk ing Machine Company Friday GOULD HARDLY EAT ANYTHINS UNTIL HE USED NiSHS0R3 IT A WONDERFUL ME0IC1KS PE-RU-NA v-'sfl r m I was wek and tired and could hardly eat anything until I used Pe-ru-na. Soon my appetite was (rood and my strength returned. I told my neighbors and every one of them found it a wonderful medicine. Ton can always get a dose of Pe-ru-na at my house no matter wbat the war tax." -Mb. T. N. Waoowm, Box 25, Bragg City, Mo. : Catarrh of the stomach and bowels is among the many forms of catarrhal diseases from which a large niimber"of people needlessly suffer. Fifty years of usefulness is the guar antee behind Tablets or Liquid Sold Ererywasre Pillsbury's Family Of Foods The now ave in stock, Pillsbury's whole family: Pillsbury's Pancake Flour;. Pillsbuiys Buckwheat Flour Pillsbury's Bran Pillsbury's Wheat Cereal All of the same high' quality of Pillsbury's Best Grbcers Specialty Co. 17 Market St, ' Phone 65 A DAINTY circlet lost many years agmhr a lady affected the lives Of some of New York's leading society In the 20th century. " hi r ' . . " . . ' ' - . A ' . s , "7 - ' " ."'' . 1 - ' ' "Vident" . r j TOOTH BRUSHES Prophylactic, Itaunerset" fcnd rther ; . Tooth-Urushes Everready and Rubberset leather ' Brushes ,: j. HICKS BUNTING DRUG COMPANY V Second and Princess Sts . -. ..(- i MAURICE TOURNEUR PRESENTS " v JACQUES FUTRELLE'S ; A FAMOUS raVZX , MY LADY S GARTER ',:-: -. ' - -v:'; , -.. j-. - v Another' superb" draWatlo photoplay by the producer of The Great Re deemer" one of . the season's finest photoplay productions. Presented With a east of favorltep. lneludlns . , SYLVIA BREAMER - i (Whose work you will Watch) A - WINDHAM STANDING , HOLMES E. , HERBERT - . and many- others : -"v - A Treat You Must -Seel TODAY ONLY! FIRST N ATIONAIi ; KtXOGRAM NEWS ALSO! '- : The Gireatest legitimate Dramatic Production the screen has ever held.w Arthur : James In - Moving: Picture World. : t "Conie.i nearest being a perfect picture. N. y. Telegram. : . -TOMORROW AND- WEDNESDAY Cohan A Harris, grreatest statTe (raC- . cess by Aucusttn MacHuch and -Wlnchell Smith " - ."OFFICER 060 . ' which la the crownlna; achlcTement "Under the k I so f inasjrlc nuoon liaTht ft h e warm nlgrbt called tft : LOVE :: . ESSE X. HA.SKVi WILLrlAK DeMIHLEB 4V, CjviUUlltbb With "LOIS WItSOK LIllA LEE JAOCHOLTCONImCEL. . From Cosmo Hamilton's ' "HIS FRIEND AND HIS WIFE' YOU whose one-time lover may now he merely your husband ; You whose sweet-, heart has eome to be only a wife. - Do you often wonder where the old romance - ha nedt ' - v '-.. -j--. - - . . - And' If in n moment of "mid summer madness, something should reawuke the first wild ecstacy n drama that plerees convention's veneer and shown what real love is. .and does! m -a i fcr it7' 1 v . i i All ..: fi -l ?Z m t 1 - - - H - i ! '3 'lliiW xViaimees: 25c; 35c, 50c (Tax. Extra) in -the career of genial TOM MOORE i V
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