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- . ' .- , v -v : -, , : v. -.... . - - , , - - ' - X . K - t s . ' ' V r . - , ;. i ,, ,v - . , " . , '-; j j ' 1 ' ... ' t . . , . - . .... , , , .. . . .. - v- . ... . . - -. ' . . , . - " - ' --" ' r " - -V" " ' ; ' WILMINGTON MORNING STAB, WILlIIN GTON, N, C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921. , KINB - At the Theaters 1 . , . ; KISSING TIME VICTORIA "Kissing Time," a ' modern muslcat comedy by George V. Hobirt, author of Buddies' and "Experience," and with music supplied by Ivan Cayrll, the fa mous comoser of , "Chin ChDin" an-1 -The rink Lady," Js announced as the attraction at the ' Victoria theatre for matinee and night performances on Saturday, December 17. The cast is a "notably one and in cludes Eve Lynn, the diminutive prima donna of "Fitter Patter," at the Long acre theatre last season; Dan Marble, who scored a hit in the revival of "Ruddigrore" at the Park theatre; Ma bel Frenyear, Charles Horn, Mabel Gould. Murray Stephens, . Augustus Buell and Jesse "Willineham. Prior to the New lYork engagement the management of "Kissing Time" en pased the servlcesof Edward Royce to mit on some new : numbers and as is Eve Tn"aSclTto rirriai?e ii "KlwsinK edy that will be t the Victoria theatre Theatre, Saturday December ior maumee ana nint penormances. .-..-ual when Mr. Royce is called in gave him carte blanche' in the matter of ex penditure. AVhen he notified thdrn that the piece was ready for its premiere, they dis- "ered that the adve.nt 1q$ Mr. Royce had added $20,000 to the cost of pro duction. New gowns, designed by Rene, of Hickson, Inc., were provided for prin cipals and chorus and some of the scenes were, discarded and new ones provided that would allow for better lighting effects. ' . . The score contains several numbe.ru that have become pronounced hits, namely: "Bill and Coo.L "Love's Tele phone." "Kikerikree," "Kfsslng Time" and "So Long ; as .the' "World Goes Round." Tickets for both-the matinee and night performance will go on sale tomorrow morning at the Wilmington Talking Machine Company. VICTORIA Dealing with subtle human emotions in a characteristic manner, Elinor Glyn's original picture written by her for Paramount and in . which Gloria 'V-,--w,-,',V,vlyll-jj.y-. Milton SlllS and Gloria Swanson: : a socne fionrthe ftliamOUIlt PiCCUTS , 'THE GREAT MOMENT Opening Tpday at the Victoria Safe for mPM " t i mm' Xf0$ 'f , , , , 1 iTmTVimt im Tt T I r - - II if PorlnfantIavad QrMdren RIchmnk,maIt.rferafa tract Jn Ppwdjr The Original Food-Drink I' AnioU Coddo--Nwla "Thnnrn ?tkeS her debut a a' etar, tZ? ? Moment" open today at the Victoria theatre. rh T?. Mome"t" deals with the love of Nadine Pelham, a gypsy por trayed by Miss Swanson, and Bayard u?Ve,M,mmin enKineer. played by MHton Sills.. There are several in tensely dramatic situations all of which arf artistically handled by the star and he rsupporting playere. The picture, directed by Sam Wood, has a majesty alt its own and its heautv Is as undeniable as its appeal is irresist ible. That It was fully appreciated by the audience .its flattering reception amply indicated. GRAND "Winsome Wanda Hawley la coming! The delightful Realart star, In "Her Face Value," one of the most real and convincing little dramas of domestic Time" that Ruccm life in which she has ever been seen. Not a farce this time, nor even a ro mantic comedy, but a clean and grip ping story of a chorus-girl bride and her domestic tangles. It Is to, be shown for today only and her host of admirers will no-t want to miss it.' As an -exceptional extra treat the Grand will offer for today, tomorrow and Saturday, one of the best vaude ville acts in the entire country of its kind, the famous Texas Duo, a man and woman, one f the most fascinat ing couples that ever played the Keith circuit, in a big act consisting of Haw aiian music, singing and dancing. This act was ony booked owing to the fact that they happened to be over here for a week, and consented to go on. Other wise the cost would have been prohibi tive. They will appear at 3:30, 8 and 9:30, three times, daily. ROYAL One of the brightest photodramas of the year, with the sereen's most fas cinating star, opened last night at the Royal theatre. It is called mort Skirts"' and -gives Gladys .Walton an opportunity to prove thaat she Is a capable actress as well as an extraor dinary lovely little bit of feminity. Gardner and Lawson's Musical Com edy company put on a brand new show that met with extreme favor and is one of the best yet seen. BIJOU Roy Stewart, the original "two gun man' o fthe screen, comes to the Bijou today only in one of the biggest dra matic treats o fthe month, "Sheriff f the erreat outdoors, with big scenic backgrounds. I t ictinot rat for Biiou patrons. X I 13 Cm cape IeaTmilway company is formed Traction Company to Operate Line From Fayetteville to Camp Bragg (Special to The Star) FAYETTEVILLE, Dec. , 14. With Fayetteville and Raleigh capital fur nishing the. financial backing, the Cape Fear Railways, Inc. .was organized he-ne yesterday fior the purpose of building a traction line from Fayette ville' to Camp Bragg on -the west and the mill villages on the south, and the company's, application for a fran chise last night was passed on its first aitno- hv th cltv board of aldermen. The new company supersedes the old Cumberland Railway ana rower wm- INFANTS INVALIDS , ASK FOR .. Avoid Imitations and Substitutes pany, and according to executive offi cers, plans to build I at once twenty miles of railway, including the line to Camp Bragg that will fulfill Fay etteville's pledge to the war depart ment by virtue of which the camp was made permanent. The president of the new company is N. A. Sinclair, of this city. L. H. Couch, of Raleigh was elected vice president, and A. G-. Bradley, of Ral eigh, secretary an treasurer. The hoard of -directors is composed of John R.V Tolar Jr., Frank M- Stedman and A. B:;tcni.an;' of Fayetteville, and L. H. .' Cbuch'O and J. Kemp Johnson, of Raleigh, Immediately after organization wars perfected by tax election of the di rectors and executive officers, an fexe tive committee was appointed to su pervise the work of constructing and equipping the lines'. This committee is composed of Messrs. Tolar, Sted man and Couch. President Sinclair in a" public state- j Try this Beauty Treatment for leveial nights and note the clear, soft, yppthfulness o&your convt Wash your facea neck, hands end arms with warm 'water and Black and White Soap. Then with the finger tips, lightly apply Black and White Beanty Bleach. Allow to remain on the skin over night. Next morning remove again with warm water and soap. AH drag and' department stores can snpply you with Black and White Beanty Bleach, 50c the package; Black and White Soap, 25c the cake. Write Dept. &, Plough, Memphis, Tenn., for yonr Birthday and Dream Book, and leaflet which tells all about the toilet requisites of the Black and White line. 1 HnfiillT for tlila beautiful star.. by the famous author 1 "'l aree nteKs." MILTON SILLS playa his uiost f asclnattns; role I THE GIRT wild Grvay ong la ker hartr kad waited her youth to sheltered luxury. The aauin. blMtaar civlllsmtloiiL's 'path throuffh the wilds, eared nothing for women or love un tU.Yoa'11 - want to see the great moment! ' TODAtiaii TOMORROW VICTORIA Matinee 330. 2Viht 7:45-9 tSO MffleHmt J S Qkiramoanl f Qiduny 2 Jess.XLa$fcy present 1 ir GLORIA I Swanson v j m Eljnor Glyn's 'The Great Momenf - I - ' ' - - ' . . . - ... - 'k PURE CREAMERY BUTTER, per pound PURE HOG'S LARD, per pound KINGAN'S HAMS, any size, per pound . . . FRESH CANDLED EGGS, per dozen ... ........ ... j. ment declares that the company . is ready to begin work at once, first rushing -the line' to the boundaries of Camp Bragg, where it will connect with the tracks being laid by the gov ernment within the reservation, now nearing .completion. As soon as the camp line is finished construction will start on a line to the mill villages on Massey Hill, south of the city. Both these lines are regarded as profitable investments and their importance to the city rank with that of any en terprise started here in recent years. William J. Boone, a Jiighly esteemed citizen of this city and former deputy clerk of the superior court, died at his home on Winslow street yesterday morning, following-an illness of sev eral months duration. Mr. Boone, who' was 6 years- of - age, leaves a wife, two daughters and , a son, Mr. R. D. Sparrow of- New-Bern; Mrs. C. B. Case, of Fayetteville, and Kenneth Boone, of this city. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and of Cross Creek lodge of Odd Fellows. The fun eral services were conducted from the residence this' afternoon at 2:30 o' clock. HUGHES APPRECIATES SUPPORT BY- TEACHERS . Ji - Special to The Star) WSHINGTQjJ, Dec., ,.4.-Senator SimriTbns todisqpFecelved from' Secretary A v;jou't Mis This One! r GLADYS WALTON The Sweetest Girl fin Pictures "SHORT SKIRTS" The Story of a Peppery Little Spitfire GARDNER & LAWSON'S MUSICAL COMEDY CO. In a Big Rerue is ACADEMY FRIDAY NIGHT JOE SHIMKUS Who Beat Turner Vs. ' HANSON Ringside Tickets at Newman's Cafe r . -t TiE WlIiMIiNiarTUJN IRONWORKS has endeavored to re-establish pre-war conditions We believe our prices will warrant the placing of Wil mington business in Wilming-1 ton. j Main Office, and Shops: Foot of Orange Streets Wilmington, N. C Telephone 247 ROYAL We received a shipment a few days ago and they of strictly new ysz - i - - - WE HAVE tOTS in blocks, Mars of State Hughes a letter acknowledg ing receipt of resolutions from the North Carolina Teachers assembly on disarmament. "May I ask you to con vey to members of the association my deep appreciation of the interest and support which they have been so good to evince," the secretary said. The German government has granted) full recognition of American coasular j omcers in tnat country. witn mis right the United States rfbw is func tloning throughout Germany as in pre war days. BIJOU Here Is Year Punch! - ROY STEWART In a Big Five-Reel Drama of The West "SHERIFF JIM" With the Whole Big Outdoors of 'i,.. the. .West-As- n-Background A HER FATHER WAS A MOTORMAN , while she vrns Peggy Malone, of the "High and Dry" chorus Uut when.uhe became Peggy Ma one, famciia picture star, he turned in his badge and took life easy. ' Come and see how genuinely hu man a film play can .be WANDA HAWLEY n her most fascinating Realart production ' "HER FACE VALUE" From a story by Earl Derr Blggers VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTION Balance of Week. Texas Duo A genuine Keith Vaudeville Act -In Singing, Dancing, Hawaiian Bluslc Vaudeville at 3:30, 8:00 and 9x30 TSO EXTRA CHARGE! Tomorrow May McAvoy In "MORALS" GRAND IT material guaranteed felt and weigh 45 pounds each. - ,"'V;.- - $22.50 - OF OTHER ARTICLES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR CHRISTMAS GWTS -Furniture and Music Company 29 South Front Street 13k 25c 44c s Matinee and Night, Saturday, December 17th a SNAPPXPEPPYMUSICALJSHOW III VwnwhXS ! V mm M f? mW With EVE .LYNN, DAN MARBLE, M ABLE ERENVAR, ROY PURVIANCE AND NOTABLE NEW YORK COMPANY A DASHING CHORUS OF YOUTH AND BBAUTYXIN LATEST HICKSON FASHIONS REGULAR PRICE Popular Price Matinee .50c and $1.00 Night - ...75c, 1.00, 1.50 and $29 " r (War Tax Extra) Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at the Wilmington Talking - -1. r' - v Machine Company The Big Uptown Department Store" Free Carfare on Purchases of $2.00 and Over - i , . GIVE USEFUL Something That Will Be Every NIGHT In the Sleep Easy Felt Just : think of the nights of restful sleep It would bring to the recipient nothing would be more ap- proprlate. are now on display. These mattresses are made The price is . 45c : : l roio-v-Hofrri eh'der' OUT OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT Headquarters For ?5.25 Dolls $350 Dolls 2 gQ GIFTS Appreciated Yeara Mattress ,'- t Is ' iW (. i- i i '1 n. T V
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