Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 190, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1923 — Page 7
SATURDAY, DEO. 22,1923
LLOYD GEORGE MARVELS AT U. S. (Continued From Page 1) alive with automobiles of every size and description; a single State in America has on its register more motor cars than the whole of the United Kingdom. But perhaps more than all, one has a sense of the infinite resources of these gigajitic territories. The vast grain belt stretching for thousands of miles from north to south an% for hundreds from east to west, the cotton area of the South, the garden land of California, Florida and southern Canada; mineral resources unequaled in any continent for richness and variety. Coal deposits in such abundance that the bulk are untouched; navigable waterways, rivers and lakes; waterpower available for industry where most needed; immense forests with everywhere the suggestion of unexplored treasure which, when revealed, will exceed the vision of the Golden City of man’s dreams. Population Enormous As you think of all this, you will reckon upon a piece of paper what the population of the United States will be when it equals that of England per square mile and what the population of Canada will be when that great dominion is peopled as Scotland is today. The l nited States, on the English scale, ought to maintain a population of 1.500.000.000, and Canada, -on the Scottish scale, a population of 600,000,000. When you think of all this you cannot help feeling that. In visiting these regions, you I are making the acquaintance of the ' future. This was the dominant feeling that possessed me as I passed through Canada and the United States. And first, as to Canada, I visited Canada twenty-four years ago and was able, therefore, to note the proggress made since that period. I could see it In the enormous strides made by Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg. During that interval of years they have leaped forward in population, in wealth and importance. Impressive streets, made wide and lined with attractive shops and immense offices; noble public buildings—provinical, municipal, educational and ecclesias tical—the miles of comfortable and commodious residences, all betoken a well established and confident pros perity. What struck me most of all In Canada and in the United States was the number, and even more the dimensions of projects for change and improvement around these cities. Where we are apt here t 6 niggle in thousands, over there they plan in millions. Gigantic Schemes on Foot Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg were full of gigantic schemes for the development of trade equipment and amenity. Amongst others, a thousand million dollar canal to carry the grain of the west from the Bakes to the sea was the subject of constant discussion on 'change and in club. These fine cities are dependent, of course, on the bounty of the Canadian soil in grain, timber and materials. When I kgot to the grain centers of the States Pi was struck by the feeling that existed there of the formidable character of Canadian competition in wheat growing. Generations of cultivation had exhausted the unreplenished fertility of their own lands, whereas Canada had unlimited fields of virgin soil of finest quality which still yield rich harvests without artificial fertilization. The American farmers felt their chances of competing in neutral mar against Canadian exporters were diminishing. Although a home population which is well over 100.000,000 provided them with a ready market at their own doors. I was nevertheless told at Minneapolis by farmers' representatives there that American farming suffers considerably from the loss of the European market, partly through Canadian competition and partly through European unsettlement. Nowhere are the possibilities of Canada more thoroughly realized and appreciated than across the frontier. Better Fe°ling In this connection, I was very gratified to find how Canadian stock had appreciated in the States in con'equence of the war. The valor and -- os- r> f the Canadian troops on 1\ battlefields of Europe had ~r!y made an ineffaceable Impression on the American mind. Americans talk of Canadians In a totally different strain to that which T recall In 1893. There is a note of admiration and respect which was fcr.c-t conspicuous in those days. r On the other hand, strange as it may seem, I was surprised to discover tha* Canadians themselves did not seem to realize fully the
magnitude of their achievement in the great war. Had they been disposed to exaggerate their contribution to the victory, that would not have surprised me so much. Every na tion naturally dwells on its own triumphs, often to the exclusion of these achieved by other nations. Too Much Modesty The fault of Canada Is in the opposite direction It errs from excessive modesty. What the second battle of Ypres—the storming of Vimy Ridge—the hurling back of Germans on Aug. 8. 1918, and break ing through of the Hindenburg line meant to the allies —and to the world —is not fully comprehended by the people whose gallant sons won those decisive and epochal victories. It rnty be that political or racial reasons may have had something to do with •lamping down the enthusiasm of an honorable pride. Whatever the reason, that Is what I found. With all this remarkable advance in Canadian prosperity and national prestige and with all the Infinite undeveloped resources of Canada. I had a feeling that the growth of popula tion was not what It might have been. In 1901, the population was 5,371,315. Today it is between eight and nine millions. The growth in wealth would have justified a much larger growth bln population. What is the reason? Has real effort been made and sustained to attract people from Europe to this land of infinite promise? I think it will be conceded that more might have been done had the*® been no cross-currents to impede a policy of encouragement for immigration. For two or three years, the Motherland has had an unemployed list ranging between 1,300,000 and 2,000,000. With the dependents this represents a population of 4 <IOO.OOO Oo 8,000,000 in
Two Noted Opera Stars Booked
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TAMAKI MIURA (LEFT as “CHO CHO SAN” IN "MADAME BUTTERFLY." WHICH WILL BE THE MATINEE BILL OF THE SAN CARLO OPERA COMPANY AT THE MURA T ON SUNDAY. JAN. 13; ANNA FITZIU (RIGHT) AS "MIMI” IN "LA BOHEME," WHICH WILL BE THE NIG HT BILL.
all. These include some of the best, most skillful and efficient workers in the world. With a little mobilization and training they could apply their hands to any Industry that promised a livelihood. Fill Vacant Lands! The doors of the United States of America are now only partially opened to emigrants. Would it not have been well for Canada to have taken prompt and full advantage of these exceptional conditions to fill up her vacant lands? She has endless reserves of undeveloped wealth. She needs men and women to open them up and exj ploit them for the greater enrichment of the great dominion and the happiness of its people. There is a lag somewhere. Where is It? Canada Is unquestionably missing one of the greatest opportunities ever presented to it of advancing Us real power. It might now acquire an accession of strength which it needs \ by attracting to Its soil a proportion i of this fine population. They are men and women of the same race and tradition as the majority of the people of Canada. A few years hence the chance may have gone. The ordinary methods of attracting emigrants are worthless. A bolder and more enterprising policy is needed on both sides of the Atlantic. But with cooperation results could be se- | cured that, whilst giving Canada a spurt forward, would at the same I time strengthen the British Empire ! at- a whole. — ‘Loyalties’ Booked John Galsworthy's drama, "Loyalties," which created so much talk In New York last season That it remained for thirty weeks at the Gaiety, will be presented by Charles Dillingham at English's the week of Jan. 7. with the original cast Intact. Telling the story of a crime and its detection in a manner wholly apart from the familiar mystery play. Galsworthy's play was pronounced the best of the season last year by the Broadway reviewers. The cast includes James Dale, Charles Qnartormaln, Victor Tandy, Wilfrid Seagram, Henry Morrall, Herbert Bunston. Henry CarviU, Deering Wells, Murray Stephens, Harry Dorn ton, Ottola Nesmith, Cynthia Latham and Mary Forbes. Anglin Due The management of the ShubertMurat announced today for the first time the booking of Margaret Anglin, the well known actress, who Is com ing for a short engagement opening Monday night, Jan. 7. and with a Wednesday matinee. Margaret Anglin Is appearing in anew play. "A Charming Conscience." Her last appearance here was at the Murat about three years ago. We are promised the original cast and supporting com pany. Miss Anglin is making n tour of the principal cities of the United States under the management of the Messrs. Shuberts.
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I^T<S FIRST HALF NEXT WEEK Jack Hoxie “The Red Warning” Romance and a Lone Man's Fight Against a Desperate Band of Tattle Rustlers CENTURY COMEDY “A Reguiar Bey” 10c Ail Seats 10c
MISTER SMITH’S XMAS WEEK ATTRACTION MARION DAVIES •kittle Old ‘^kew)fork J A beautiful romance of the days when America was young. ALL THE | r ALL THE BEAT 6 lOC TIME
‘MIKE’ IS SOME SWELL IN MANNER OF DRESS The Minx's to Make Annual Visit to Murat Monday. Marilyn Miller has nothing on “Mike” Ames of the University of Michigan, who is appearing in "Cotton Stockings,” the two-act musical comedy in which more than seventyflve students play. “Mike,” w r ho is assisted by three choruses, will appear at the Murat Monday night. He has eight complete changes of costumes in the show and appears in songs, dances and in a musical comedy, all of which were originated for the star. Ames also played as the leading feminine "actress” In last year'e University of Michigan musical comedy, "In and Out." Just as "Mike” won all the hearts of the students back at Ann Arbor, so like Eltinge and Norman, ho wins the hearts of all the audiences he plays to. “Mike" is said by R. J. McLaughlin, dramatic critic of the Detroit News, “to have a piquant profile, tapering arms, a figure of delicacy and a hack that puts the celebrated possession of Kitty Gordon to shame." "He is a lovely, authentic lady,” says the critic. Mariivn Man Oil Inspector Appointment of Bertley McClain, Marion, as State oil Inspector for the Marlon district, hits been .announced by James I. Inlow, chief oil inspector. McClain will succeed John A. Jones, who resigned to become Marion postmaster. Grocery Company 'Moves Today is moving day for the Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Company, 11 fill 8 E. Maryland St., which is locating in its new quarters at 539-549 Madison Ave. The company expects to he open for business Wednesday.
Wm. Fox Presents t* t MMa A STORY OF A THOUSAND THRILLS AND THE MOST STUPENDOUS AWE-INSPIRING MOUNTAIN AVALANCHE EVER FILMED—CAST INCLUDES RUTH CLIFFORD AND MAURICE FLYNN. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT Popular Indianapolis Comedian 1 f
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VARIETY STARS ON CHRISTMAS BILLS (Continued From Rage 5) Jack Ward, has a delightful routine of variety bits. WHITFIELD AND IRELAND— Comedy team. FIVE BALLOTS —Four girls and a man who rank among the foremost European athletes and gymnasts and who offer an act of sensational quality. ON THE SCREEN—HaII Room Boys comedy, "Ham and Yeggs”; a mavie fantasy, "Bray Pictograph, “The Strike Breaker,” and a Bruce Barton film, “The Good Old Days.” -1- -I- -ISanta Claus to Bring Variety Favorites to Keith’s Monday Santa Claus Is going to be good to patrons of B. F. Keith’s next week. He is sending a holiday week bill of eight acts, all of headline caliber, to keep up the Yuletide spirit. The bill will include: VAUGHN COMFORT American tenor. Comfort will offer a group of popular songs with Jimmie Jones playing his accompaniments. CLAUDE AND FANNIE USHER —• Will be seen In their playlet, "Bide-a-Wee Home.” It tells the story of a little ragged girl and a gruff hut kind old man who is cross only to cover up his goodness. It is a story with a moral. MASON AND COT.E—WiII offer a revue of singing, dancing and music. DEL CHAIN AND LOU ARCHER —A pair of entertainers new to local Keith audiences. Their offering Is a comedy called "Not Now.” THE DUPONTS —A pair of syncopated Jugglers. They use music of the Jazz sort while performing Intricate feats of juggling. THE GOMEZ TRlO—Spanish dancers. will offer selections of the old Castilian and Aragon dances, tn an act called “The Fete of Saragosse.” SHARKEY, ROTH AND HEWITT will offer a novel act which they call "A Triple Alliance of Fun and Song." HALL AND SHAPIRO—BiIIed as "Entertainers De Luxe.” They have a comedy offering. The hill will Include the Pathe news weekly topics of the day and Aesop’s fables. -I- -!- -IKtiral Musical Comedy Sketch Tops Palace BUI Christmas week will be ushered In at the Palace with “Lonesome Town,” a rural musical comedy, featuring Toby Wilson and a cast of eight, coming here direct from the Cleveland 1 lippodrome. The story of "Lonesome Town” centers around Toby Wilson and his hoy Philbert. Toby is postmaster, merchant prince, leader of the band and chief of police of his little Missouri town. Musical novelties are provided by the guest of the town hotel, the landlord's daughter and the music saiesma n. Other arts on the hill are: A LENA N'DER GIRLS —Once known to vaudeville audiences as "The Alexander Kids," but now they have
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Services Planned in Churches
DR. FRANK S. C. WICKS, pastor of All Souls Unitarian Church, announces the following order of service at II a. m. Sunday; “Holy Night” (Dudley Buck), "March of the Magi” (Dubois), Hymn 196, service, page 16; covenant, anthem, Words of Aspiration, responsive reading, page 17; Scripture, Hymn 531, notices and offerings, "Shepherd Pipes,” William Harris; address, “The Christmas Secret”; Hymn 191 (Carol), benediction, postlude, Hallelujah Chorus from "Messiah" (Handel). * • * "A CHRISTMAS SERMON” will be the morning theme of Rev. Charles P. Martin of Brookside Park U. B. Church. At night a White Gift Service will be held. • ♦ * DR. EDWARD CUNNINGHAM will pre;*ch his Christmas sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday at the Central Universalist Church. At night the Sunday school will give a Christmas program. * * * CHRISTMAS SERVICES at St. Roeh’s Catholic Church are as follows: Midnight mass at 12 o’clock sharp, Crib' celebration with appropriate hymns. Short sermon on “Christmas Joy.” Midnight celebration to last from 12 o’clock to I o’clock. Shepherds mass at 7:30 a. m. Tuesday following by Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. The choir will sing hymns during the mass. The third Holy Mass at 10 a. m. sermon by pastor on the "History of Christmas." ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT and candle light service will be held at 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon at All Souls Unitarian Church. • • • REV. PAUL W. EDDINGFIELD will preach Sunday morning at the Broad Ripple Christian Church on "The Shepherd's Vision." At night, "Bridging Chasms." * • • A CONCERT will bo given at the First United Presbyterian Church, grown to young womanhood. Oliver W. Scott accompanies them at the piano. FRIES AND Wll .SON —A pair of chaps who are writers and singers of their own songs. ( HOY LING HEE TROUPE—Six natives of Canton, China, who offer native mysteries and juggllnf . STEPHENS AND HOLLISTER —A pair of “nut" comedians. Thursday’s show is featuring an act that should especially appeal to the kiddies. It Is Leon's Comedy Circus Other acts on the hill will he Peggy Brooks, singing comedienne and eccentric dancer; George Austin Moore and Cordelia Hanger In "Its Not Being Done Any More"; Duncan and Pelford, comedy entertainers and instrumentalist*, ami Claire Vincent and Company In "Learn to Smile," a playlet by ("apt. Gordon King. The photoplay the first half of the week is "Broken Hearts of Broadway,” starring Colleen Moor© and Johnnie Walker. "East Side, West Side/' starring Kenneth Harlan, Eileen Percy and Wally Van is the screen attraction the last half of the w eek.
Twenty-Second St. and Park Ave., on Friday night, Jan. 4, by W. T. Shannon, organist; Miss Mabel Henderson, mezzo-soprano, and Gladys Smead, reader. * * * PRE-CHRISTMAS SERVICES will be held Sunday afternoon and night at the Ca-dle Tabernacle. Rev. Harry Vonßruch, evangelist of Chicago, will preach at both services. His brother, Walter, an expert cornet soloist, will play at both services. The choir will give a special musical program in the afternoon, including "Shout the Glad Tidings,” “Is It the Crowning Days?" and “O Holy Night.” The choir at night will sing Christmas carols. • * * AT 4 P. M. SUNDAY at the Synagogue Knesses Israel Congregation, 1021 S. Meridian St., a memorial speech will he made by Rabbi Moses Rivkindrin memory of the late Rabbi Sholem Yaffe of New York, who recently died. Rabbi Yaffe was the oldest Rabbi in this country. Elaborate plans liave been made to make this memorial service one of the largest ever held here. * • * THE REV. E. P. JEWETT, pastor of the Morris Street Methodist Church, will preach next Sunday morning on "Christ, the Ne.w Bom King.” At night the Sunday school will give a Christmas play, “The Babe of Bethlehem.” Gifts will be distributed. • • • THE FEATURE of the Sunday morning service at Hillside Christian Church Sunday morning will be the special program of Christmas music rendered by members of the choir, assisted by the Claypool Trio —Alma Miller Lentz, violin; Consuelo Couchman, cello; Carolyn Ayres Turner, piano. The subject of the sermon by the pastor, Homer Dale, will be “The White Cross." The evening service will be In charge of the children and will be devoted to a Christmas entertainmevt. • • • DR. M. B. HYDE will preach at the Grace M. E. Church Sunday morning on "The Divine Imperative.” There will be special Christmas music at this service. At night a program will be given by the Sunday school. The pastor will give a brief talk. • • m AT ST. PAUL CHURCH Dr. la?wis Brown will speak Sunday morning upon "Heckling the Church.” At night the Sunday school will hold a festival In the parish house. On Christmas Eve (Monday) the customary- carol service will be held. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10:30 p. in., the service continuing until midnight. On Christmas day Holy Communion will he observed at 8 and 10 o'clock with special music by the
1 PROGRAM II jj| • j|| fHipli G c ISSrZ) Ifin = M STAGS ffl success m gif if ’The Meanest 1 7 Man in the \ (T\ f ■ §jg| World" |jj| =— He Wouldn't Smile '—r —ur =r: —.q Jj No, not even if Venus stooped to kiss him. He was so TO j: r_'.' iJI mean he just couldn’t smile at anything. Rut little old —~ $ Cupid shot a dart or two—and how love will change a EtEEtE .~ z ~ : | A CIRCLE PRESENTATION |jj • EEEEE H " “AN INTIMATE REVUE” fl p= 1 DOROTHY SEEGAR |jj I§§|!jj BOBBIE TREMAINE j^HH I HOWARD { gT FREDERICK |j | I NETHERLANDS FOLK SONG kj p=l Hu And tlio Circle Brass Quintette. kjj !r~ .~. i= | a “FLYING FINANCE” I I (r WITHOUR XMAS GIFT f) Ij: zZEEEE j{| COMPLIMENTS SUGGESTION }||^EEE ::: .:|| To the first 1,000 ladies at- Why not give a booklet of jv jt 7 N] tending the matinee per- tickets good for any attrac- _ - I formances on Wednesday, tion at the Circle Theater as tu - • Uj Thursday, Friday, Dec. 25, a Christmas remembrance? ?T f. ■ - - M complete bound copy of Ger- cover .' Tou . wl!1 , aß9ur ? th . e OTft —= •■•■ td trade Atherton s much dls- many happy hours. On Sale yLh Bj—- - ■ I] cussed novel, "Black Oxen.” Now at Box Office. Y|| fl; ~ Tr’Affjjn W COAMING SUNDAY, DEC EMBER 30|\ 7=r,. v,: “The Eternal City” yjS&r --!- —7 ( jL. A Fir*t National Picture (j \ tjffierr .sjfip
Singing Comedian to Return to Apollo
• ' : • CHARLES B. LINES Charles B. Lines, Indianapolis’ singing comedian, will return to the Apollo for a special engagement Christmas week with a repertoire of new comedy and popular songs. Lines was formerly a member of Virgil Moore’s Apollo Orchestra. vested choir. Dr. Brown will preach on “The Bells of Christmas.” • • • AT ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Dr. Frank L. Ho vis will preach in the morning on “No Room.” The choir will render a cantata, “Tbo Shepherd King." There will be no night service. • • • THE PSYCHIC SCIENCE SOCIETY will hold its services Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the main hall of the Denison Hotel. W. Briscoe will give the principal talk. Questions will be answered by Bessie Woodwork. There will be special music. • • • ANNUAL CHRISTMAS message will be delivered by the pastor at 10:80 a. m. Sunday at the New Jersoy Street M. E. Church. At 7:30 p. m. a program of special Christmas music will be given by the choir. On Tuesday night at 7 o’clock the Sunday school will give a Christmas program. • • • AT THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH the pastor, Rev. H. R. Waldo, will speak in the morning on “God Manifest in the Flesh," and at night the choir will give a cantata entitled "King of Kings.” A Christmas tree and treat Monday night.
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ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS
With hy WALTER I). HICKMAN OMES the welcomed news from Broadway that Tom Powers. i__ remembered for his masterful work in "Mr. Pim Passes By” and other Stuart Walker productions at the Murat last summer, is now in an assured hit, "Tarnish,” by Gilbert Emery. It is admitted by those who follow the theater on Broadway that this play Is among the real hits. Ann Harding is in the cast. -|- -|- -IThe word “burlesque” is no longer a term which must be whispered in quiet terms. Burlesque is an ancient form of entertainment. In the last five years the modern big lime revue has not only been burlesque or travesty in character but many of the actors in such revues got their start in regular burlesque shows. Burlesque must be clean, the book must be bright and modern. The right kind of burlesque is good entertainment. The trouble with some burlesque comedians is that they cannot wake up to the demands of the audiences of today. Burlesque needs new talent, better books and smarter music. Real burlesque is supported. The weak attractions nearly starve to death. •i- -I- -IRoltare Eggleston, manager of the local Keith house, was in New York the first part of the week to attend the opening of the largest vaudeville theater in the world —the new B. F. Keith’s Hippodrome. The Keith people took this hig tneater over some months ago and after many costly repairs opened It as a variety theater last Monday. -!- -I- HTheodore Roberts, “the grand old man of the films,” wes to be the honored star at Keith’s Christmas week r.i a dramatic playlet. Because of hts serious illness, which has caused him to cancel many of his engagements. Roberts will be absent at the local Keith house next week. -!- -!- -1Want to call attention again to the Andre Sherris’ Revue at the Lyric this week. Here is a revue whic h other variety acts would do well to observe. In the first place there Is real singing and dancing talent present. Each one knows her or his business. The act is beautifully mounted. The girls are real beauties and they have talent. This act comes mighty close to perfection. A day in the planet Eros is five and one-half hours long.
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