Newspapers / The Wilmington Dispatch (Wilmington, … / Dec. 18, 1916, edition 1 / Page 2
Part of The Wilmington Dispatch (Wilmington, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
-1 r 5 : r THE; WILMINGTON; DISPATCH,MONDAyFTERNeQNDECEMBER 8fil g 1 61 ' t PAGE TWO If THEATRE I mmm ) V J.;. 2?.: i J. ':IV I i .V m W. riffitn's' Stupendous ifepe- Jtaele of peace arid: war 'Tfie'Birttf' of a Nation," will play a return engage -'ineAttit'the Academy ofMusfe; starting "Christmas day. All over the country lit has duplicated the maryelOus records made in New York, Chicago', Boston, Philadelphia; Pittsburgh, ' St. Louis, Baltlmoref Washington ganFrancisco and Los Angeles; r Where return en-ne-fmients have been played, the at- .-tendance was even larger where that ,was possible than the first times, fi fteen hundred performances have been given in New York City alone. 'Over 'ten million people 'have been thrilled by the wonderoa of fho great Griffith Produced during th fiftieth annivr- sary-of the closing events of Civil War j the play offers an unusually nvia por trayal of those epoch-making events. It is just over a "half a centurjr since T.ee's surrender to Grant, and the ter rible assassination of President Lin-, . coin in Ford's Theatre, Washington, : Both of those events that Stirred the nation to its depths are depicted by Mr. ; Griffith" in so relastic a manner as to i etoftio with thpir realism even that mm jxS5S-:.:-:i.:-: ( v Siiim y iiTininnft 1 Nelir York. Dec : 18 Miss 1 Muriel Startle wil l iiieir icjuwui .. j - ?ast scattering few who were them-1 Winthrop, one A the.yoonge .sockd selves a part of what was done in tnose sei, is uunug xx,.. 7 Z momentous days. - , aiding the French soldiers in the The first half of the picture covers trenches. Her latest efforts have re the entire period from 1860 to 1965 with suited in . the securing of an addi massive battle scenes which by their tional ambulance and several thou- lmrmr nwentuate the blessings oi sanas oi aouars inau me. Auieiii. peace. The second half Mr." Griffith de-' Hospital Committee will use for the mm m Scene from P. W. ' Griffith's Wonder Spectatle ' -Appearance at the Academy of-Music. Day votes to the soul-stirring drama of Re construction. He shows the South in the clutch of the Carpetbagger and the Scallawag and how it was saved by the Scottish Clans of the Carolinas. Here Ithe dramatic power reaches its zenith. The eyes of the spectators look back wards for fifty years and see history in the making. This wonderful spectacle is madestill more impressive by the art of music, interpreted by thirty pick ed musicians. The manner of presen ; tatton increases the illusion of realty. , The seat sale will open at the box " office soon. Those who recall the unprecedented rush for seats last sea fson, will realize the importance and convenience of securing their seats well in advance. That obviates the necessity of a long wait in line before the performance. This engagement will be the last 'opportunity to see "The Birth of a Na tion" in this city. The matinee prices will range from 25 cents to $1. The : night prices will be from 25 cents to $1.50. Tickets will go on sale Thursday morning at Elvington's Pharmacy. NEW ROYAL OPENS TONIGHT. All is in readiness for the opening of Wilmington's new vaudeville the atre, the new Royal," tonight at 7:30, Ind there is no doubt but that crowds will be anxious to, get in to see the benefit of the French soldiers. class musicaL comedy plays, with the prettiest and best trained singing and dancing chorus ever seen in Wil mington. Special and elaborate scen ery and stage equipment is carried with this show for every bill, and they feature that famous yodeler, Hy Jensen, as one of the biggest attrac tions ever presented with a popular price musical comedy show. The Tirangie Trio, dancing and singing ; artists de luxe, is another big fea-j ture of the show. A-new .scale of prices has been ar tanged for the Royal, whereby the highest price at night will be 25 cents for the entire lower floor and 15 cents for the entire. . balcony, which has been re-arranged and ele vated. The same hours as formerly at the Victoria will be maintained at the Royal. m 1 s K ".wlv.v .--: s (OOPVRtGHT IfttO-VITAGRAPM) f ' 11 GREAT COMBINATION AT GRAND TOMORROW. THE WHAT MY BROTHER MEANS IN MY LIFE. It was a number of years ago that a sweet-faced nurse brought a tiny I w 4 -X t v DAILY BIRTHDAY PARTY. '. - -; ': -:- v i ; I -;; : J-v-r- ,; - j - ila jor Harry IT. Bandholtz, Thir teenth United States Infantry, who J. Commanded the Plattsburg training j camp the past summer, rborn in j iichigarir ;52r ydat-s ago today. man, aiithor and editor- born ,at Rox bury, Mass. 81 years ago today. t)f. S.Parkes Cadmah,- noted cier lyinan and ' eloquent pulpit orator, born iti Enghthdr 52 yars agtJ1 tbday. . Francis. Burton Harrison, governor j general of the Philippines, born in; New Yorkri43 years ago today. j Nathan" B. Scott, former United! H4ninn 0An4.n TIT A TTl f - - , . - . j i. f ...i.. thnntrhta nn a ' oeuaiur iium west Virginia, uuuuie JTl"eu,u ? . 1 V' T I , 7 . r. . ";. ;:" born in Guernsey county. Ohio. she said 74 years ago today. -.. Rt. Rev. John Grimes, Catholic bishop of Syracuse, born in County Lfmerick, Ireland, 64 years ago to day. Tyrus R. Cobb, outfielder of the Detroit ' American league baseball team, born at Roy stonr Ga., 30 years! Harold Lockwood and May Allison, one oft. the most popular combina tions in the silent drama, will be seen On the i screen here at : the Grand tomorrow in "The River of I "new and pretty theatre tonight, arid ; Romance," a five-part Metro wonder- , that capacity crowds will witness the -performance of Danny Lund's Trian gle Girls. -' Danny Lund's Famous Triangle Girls Company has been booked for the big opening week at the Royal, an all-star aggregation of musical comedy and jvaudeville artists, pre senting only the newest and highest rz TOMORROW Metro Quality Pictures Present Harold Lockwood - T7 And ; , . , Mae Allison . - . .- - . In Their Latest Jicreen Triumph "The River of Romance" . In Five Enjoyable Acts ... .. play produced by the Yorke Film Cor poration. In this production Mr. Lockwod is seen in the role of a wealthy young man who decides to make his own way in the world. Not finding anything better to do he buys a broken-down motor boat, which be-uses to. ferry passengers rniong' the islands in the St. Law rence river. There he meets the beautiful daughter of a rich New Yorker, on p. visit to the Thousand islands. He falls in love with her, but she rebuffs him. The girl is struck by his man ner, nevertheless, - but on account of his station in life, refuses- at first to consider him seriously. Little by Ut ile, however, she loses her heart to him. How he finally carries her away iigainst her wishes in his -boat and forces her into an elopement,, when she thinks he is a burglar; forms a story of thrills, and- stirring situa tions. .The boat sinks while - they are running away and the supposed boatman saves the girl. . . There is an unusual twist to the finale, making-it- one of the .best sto ries ever provided for, these stars. book. "A little brother for you, dear; and mother is doing mceiy, with a sweet comforting smile. From that minute on my life ' was different. When I went into the street to play a few hours later I looked with pity upon my school-chum be cause she had no "brother. " V Gradually my baby brother grew into a boisterous youngster a natural mischief-loving boy who delighted in dropping my paper dolls into the well and pulling my hair curled for Sunday school. He teased me, and I liked it. Of course, he underwent every stage of boyhood just like any other boy; I ago today and I for my part lost patient with him at times and called him all the cross, Mike Glover (Michael J. Cavan names I' was capable of. agh), well-known welterweight pugil- 4' well Tecollect him one. day chasing me about the house bearing a large 1st, born at Lawrence, Mass., 26 green ' caterpillar with many colored French knots on its wrinkled back. Life years ago today with him about was no dull, gray thing. I can also remember how poor mother who was entertaining some friends at afternoon tea, came running down the veranda steps thinking I was being killed, while lod colored Eliza came arounu from the grape-arbor as quickly as her portly figure would allow. WITH 66 rex 9 9 Ware "Pyrex" is Perfectly Clean, Crystal bright and thor oughly transparent. It may be used for any food that is baked in the oven pies, cakes, bread, custards, puddings, casserole dishes, etc. It saves a dish to buy a dish to wash, a dish Id store for "Pyrex" is easily and quickly cleaned and never chips, flakes, crazes, dents or bends. N, Jacobi Hardware Co. 10 and 12 South Front Street. C I. W. W. Raises Big Defense Fund. Virginia, Minn., Dec. 18. Some of j the ablest counsel in this section of Once I cried myself to sleep because he told me I couldn t go nsnmg with r the country has been employed to him and some other boys "I was only a girl, and didn't even dare put the t conduct the defense of the members of the Industrial Workers of World, who go to. worm on the hook." But usually I understood perfectly that affection wholly was behind his demonstrative words and d"e"eds.. . , Although brother George is several years" younger than I am, I have al ways felt a strange respect for him, which probably grew from his ability to outdo me at stunts m tne cmianood oays. sheriff James Myron Me is now attending a muatary school and although he only gets home! weel-1 under indidtriients charging them with the ki trial here the this ling to mother und nie during: vacations, he means much in my life.' I love him, as I always have, for the adventures we've had together. His lettes relating all the secret spreads, military drills, and other fascin ating boarding school affairs are a constant enjoyment, and I lopg for the time when he will be able to return to us for good after having completed his educa tion. Because as the years go by we both feel the strehgthenrng bonds of fraternal affection,, than Which there is nothing sweeter to expect. Rheurriat ism is completely washed out of the systet 03 the celebrated Ss ivar Mineral. Water. , Pot ! uively guaranteed by "money-back offer , atcs Lnc costa a '.n:!e Delivered any ere by' oiir Wilmington Agents, E'.ving Pharmacy,. Co7 2iid and pfiftceiS Sts 3 i RE-OPENING TONIGHT With Performances at 7:30 and 9:00 P. M. No Mat?neo Today. . r ' . : . Presenting Danny Ltittds imii mmm V i'lrad fL6ne oSefcfoir Priied 'Musi--L J .. t Comedy Attractions ofJthe Season. T " BKi VAUDEVILUACTS. : HY.JENSON , A Broadway's' Famous Yodeler. f TRIANGLE- TRIO : Singing and Dancing Artists ; jDe, Lluxe. ELABORATE SPECIAL SCENERY prlc: M.t!n.., Flr F.oor, 16c. Balc my, 10c, NIBh Fr.t F(... 25o -Uritii tr.'- J sum I 1 Honor for Ruth Law. I New York, Dec. 18. Seldom Jias tnere been seen m this city a more distinguished company than that which gathers about the festal boad at the Hotel Astor tonight in honor of Ruth Law, Vho holds the record for the longest ndnfstop fligjit in America, and the . second longest flight in the world. The Aero Club of America has arranged the dinner and Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary has. accept mi nh invitation lo pro-side."' APPLICATION FOR PARDON. strike riots " last Spring. of Deputy during ' the For weeks past the leading spirits of the I. W. W. have been conducting meetings over the iron ranges of Minnesota and collecting funds for the defense of their accused members. This en tire section ' has been flooded with flaring red posters demanding that "the innocent be not railroaded." ELV WGTON'S pENPABLE DRUG STORES. The Truth Is Good Enough All advertisements of ELVINGTON'S DEPEND ABLE DRUG STORES may be interpreted literally, no statement need be discounted, no claim questioned. We believe that the truth about the goods carried by ELVINGTON'S DEPENDABLE DRUG STORES and the mention of prices is all that is 1 necessary to sell them. Furthermore prices advertised as specials" are to be "specials" real reductions from our everyday prices. Two stores. .117 NORTH FRONT ST., PRINCESS AT SECOND ST N'ntkv is bfr.'by given that a npllcation . s.' ! will be marie to tlie (;overnor of North Car- i nd i " ""'rJrXn ror Timothy, Clemmoni nisi considerable eomneHtfoW in th- future,' ni; Charles McCourt, one of New York, ' Dec. . 18 GeoTge W. Mopre of this "city, who won thj thrbeushion billioard cliampionship last monlh "frorii Hugh Heal, of To ledo, will- defend the: title against the! veteran Alfred De Oro in a malch scheduled to begin here to morrow night. That the contest will be one of the chief . local attractions of the present billiard season is as sured. Three sessions will be re quired to decide the event, which will be of 150 points. Since the three-cushion champion ship trophy was put In play" in Klarch J I ' !1 1 1 1. . 1 .1 of , last year; it has been held by six ividuala. It is destiaed to fii'r- I .oiirt f JVew Hanover County, of an assault upon Katie warren, anri sentenced to flffeen ' years -servitude ht the State's prison. the former holders of the frnnhv ha- t All reronf. onnosintr nnnii.Hnl. 1111 iuiiuci uoiaers oi me tropn, na.. . hereby notified to forward their protest to already issued a. chajleiige and will ,t.,e governor VSr&o line o , inect the -winner of Hate of North Caroline, i.he, Moore-Do Oro contest. ' : . s '. - ; - f London -Dec. -18:- Addressing' the House of Lords, Lord Devonpprt', (he newfi.food controller, has : uiatie ,it; clear that compulsory abstinence from -certain foods at certain times will , be, put into., effect if the En'gllsn people "do not1 v voluntarily abs.tain from" those food9 mentioned. ' Lord Devonport added that steps would be taken to see that food is" fairly; dig-. t tributed ; and that no one . procured; more than his" share. For the preS-: nt a fair, distribution only will be ' sought, " but Lord Devonport 'stated i that" if ' this did not prove effective ! compulsory abstinence' and rationing of the nation would "haVe . to be In voked. ' ;- ntaucuiy ui ivii A -merit I obH for m Ro'hmv ThuAT are tnanr nd th; pay food.. Wot only thliy bnl dlftereiit Usea-vf government work, re m nrM that thyr U position Jottou fit your sho4n Un Vigork. .H yott arc aa American ovar I8( you ar elf sflble fora eovcrnment position once you past tha narntodoat Borne, and in your apare time, thrown , x. t-. a.iuaenis nave won position In BoVrhiftent ierViea.' You ch do Hi nrne. KTerything made dear and simple. Foe full parttcolar. and (res book gi vl li "t ot Tarloui ecg ,UMUl students,. Twice Christmas "Day ndrTiesday at 3; 15 and 6:30 TRIUMFfH ANT RETURN AND FAREWELL TOU R OF D Gplt-FITH'S . v V). (mm I-.! H "jf I II ' - -v : T.,-,-: m r: -' ::-; v. Biiggestioiis Paniel Green 1 r j ippers SHOE-UP FAMILY ' For Instance: u'randpaf A pair warm felt slippers; Grandma: A pair Comfort shoes; yather: A pair P. L. Button shoes; Mother: A nice pair soft kid shoos; Sister Kate: Dress slippers; Brother Tom: A pair dressup slioei; Brother Willie: A pair Rubber boots; Aunt Sallie (cook) A pair Rubbers; Many Other Useful Gifts at kiilfs Wilminstoa' Best-Shoe Store. ffllllllllllllllllllllllllllli: s i a v L IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GOOD FOR SAME. SUPERB SVAl ftfii ON V. ORG HESYRA i Pxw P K.W REDUCED iCES-NiW Matfnee.ifty' EXACTLY AS PRESENtED LAT SEASON 'TOoV rVtjtfbt 10 -VOTES 10 f For J 1 ' a- Address -,r:---.- .- , -mmmmL r J In the Dispatch Grand Prize Contest, subject to conditions gov- Couponinor be"c6nntea" must be carefully trmmea around border and deposited unfolded and Jn an envelope or fastened together. 5 w..,- ,4 ThJs coupon- will be void after December 30. I MIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWM II RFsnwn ifte: ins TnnAV USANp 'ENTHUSfASTicVW ,1jUl;).;lr-.riiJj.g if, , ,.J-:f-.-- . V - :- ,. : - - - . ;
The Wilmington Dispatch (Wilmington, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Dec. 18, 1916, edition 1
2
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75