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RED NICHOLS BAND [Martens Presents BACK WEDNESDAY! Eamous 'Cellist|

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lish's Jan. 18, but also a rather | § cherished ‘cello. At least, it is cher- |

ished, and dearly, by Mr. Piatigor-| popular de-

The band played here shortly before the holiday season and the Roof management said the return

THOUGH HE'S BEEN IN HIS engagement was by

| tury, Peter Ilich Tschaikowsky is

mand. He calls it “the sleeping princess.” 25¢ Till 6 ) A A Montagnana bearing the date | (plus tax {1739, the instrument was found | pm | among the treasures in an old Eng-| [Xb country estate. According to! i Mr. Piatigorsky, the “ ‘cello was still | | asleep, a ‘sleeping princess.’ It took | | me nearly a year to get it awakened. | . = I was disappointed when I first, the season. For besides i nat played it. I felt that it was not| wal poise _ sud Bie Ve i i {| whic y s used to life, (When found it had Miss Somer has a technical capac-

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“But at each concert it became Years. : a little more ‘awake until it blos- With firm resolve me ie | somed into full glory.” clutched Tena 0 ih ’ | The instrument was first played commanding Shaves Tom suis {in America when Mr. Piatigorsky | keyboard, frequen * | played with Toscanini and the New| (fills and cadenzas 3 a | York Philharmonic-Symphony Or- beautiful as a string of fine pea { chestra in 1935. and ripped through the powerful concerto with artistic verve, She captured her listeners, all right. The applause was witness to that. Miss Somer’s playing still has the mark of youth on it, which is not surprising nor disappointing, and her greatest talents lie in the technical department. She may have rushed the tempo at first in her youthful enthusiasm and been | a bit nervous with the split-sec-ond entries, but she made the concerto just as thrilling as a great anthem. The composition of course, is a matter on which no few people | became “expert” in the last few months, through one means or another. And there is no point in comparing yesterday's performance with the matured masters who can be heard on records now. Miss Somer laid it out in bold, volcanic strokes and staked out solid claim on future ranking of lofty position. That is that.

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AS USUAL, the stimulating effect of a “pop” audience had its good effect on the orchestra under Fabien Sevitzky's direction, May=be it's just that the musicians are always familiar with the programs through previous performances. But whatever, the “pop” concerts invariably produce some first-rate playing. Tonally rich, agile and confident, the orchestra played Sowerby’s “Comes Autumn Time” overture, the last movement of Franck's D minor symphony, Mr. Sevitzky’s arrangement of Kreisler’'s Praeludium and Allegro, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 and the Act III prelude, Dance of the

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GRAVE now for nearly half a censuddenly taking on new allure

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| arrived, the newly-curious found something else alluring, too: The |§ attractiveness of 19-year-old Hilde Somer, who was heard with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in the Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto. a walloping success, that second “pop” concert of

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|an early age and celebrated his 14th | {year in vaudeville before entering | pictures.

and Allegro, the Dvorak “New World” symphony, Strauss’ “Tales from the Vienna Woods” and excerpts from Wagner's “The Meistersingers.” Next week-end the orchestra | will play the fifth pair of subscription concerts here, with Dalies Frantz, the young American pianist, as soloist in Grieg’s Concerto in A Minor. Also programmed are Tschaikowsky's “Manfred” symphony, “Acceleration” by Harris and Sibelius’ “Swan of Tuoneld”

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Miss Boland Ill

THE IMPATIENT people have been wondering when—if ever— it was going to start. The Theater Guild season here, that is. It wasn't that they had any serious fears, but they were anxious.

Tonight the long period of hopeful waiting ends with the opening of that old schoolroom classic, “The Rivals,” with a three-star billing that features Eva LeGallienne, Walter Hampden and Bobby Clark. Miss LeGallienne is taking the place of Mary Boland, who became ill several days ago and had to forego appearing in the St. Louis performances. It had been hoped that Miss Boland would be sufficiently recovered to.play here, but it was impossible. Aside from the cast, of course, the Guild is pretty proud of this production, claiming that it proves the organization's sense of humor. Usually, the Guild goes in strictly for the heavy stuff, which more often than not is bristling with morals. But now the theme is comedy, with no danger that laughs pcp up in the wrong places. Produced first in 1775, Richard Brinsley Sheridan's . comedy is about the fluttery goings-on at a famous watering place, where gossip iS the keynote of all. The comedy has outdistanced even such standbys as “Charley's Aunt” and 1t comes herz in advance of its New York appearance. Miss LeGallienns will be Mrs. Malaprop, who tortures the English language. Mr. Clark is Bob Acres, the dunce, and Mr. Hampden is Sir Anthony Absolute, a stern and determined papa. In addition, there are Helen Ford, Haila Stoddard (the glamour girl), Donald Burr, Philip Bourneuf, Robert Wallsten, Raymond Johnson, Horace Sinclair, Walt Draper

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Directed by Miss LeGallienne and produced by Lawrence Langner and Theresa Helburn. “The Rivals” has been given the full, Guild treatment—which, according’ to the Guild, is no less than super-terrific.

YOUNG OLD TIMER

Dick Purcell went on the stage at

Sapphire Stars

Roberto and Sarita are currently featured in the Sapphire Room’s floor show at the Hotel

| Skinner, died here last night. |

daughter, is the only survivor,

appear in her current production, “Theater,”

been inactive on the stage for a decade save for special perform-

ances, died at his home. Death was) due to uremic poisoning.

ner worked with or for all of the

{ances to some of the annual re-

the play until after her father’s funeral tomorrow.

Otis Skinner = = =

Starred in Many Roles

Greatest Triumph Was As Beggar In Kismet

NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (U, P.).—Otis dean of American actors,

Cornelia Otis Skinner, his actressShe announced that she will not

until after the funeral. The 83-year-old star, who had

Barr will be installed president of the Kiwanis Club at a luncheon Wednesday in the Columbia Club. He has been a member of the club for many years. George H. Lilly is retiring president. Past Presidents Take Charge— Past president of the Rotary Club will have charge of the luncheon meeting tomorrow at the Claypool Hotel. Russell S. Henry, immediate past president, will conduct the meeting. Henry “Great” Scott, concert pianist and humorist, will give a program of swing and classical music, Ladies of Rotary will be guests.

Southport O. E. S, to Be Host— Southport Chapter 442, O. E. S., will entertain officers and members of the Greenwood Chapter Wednesday night. A pitch-in supper at 6:30 o'clock will be followediby a meeting at 8. The guest officers will give the initiatory work. Mrs. Alma Spencer is worthy matron and D. S. Rider worthy patron of the Southport Chapter.

Auxiliary to Hold Luncheon—The Social Club of Monumental Division 128, ladies auxiliary to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will have a covered dish luncheon Thursday noon in the home of Mrs. J. A. Fulmer, 2429 Adams St. Mrs. Sam Leonard and Mrs. Lec Neargarden will assist.

Daylight O. E. S. to Meet—Daylight Chapter 553, O. E. 8, will meet at 1 p. m. Friday at Masonic Temple, Illinois 2s*d North Sts. Mrs. Ruth I. Denison is worthy matron, and Dr. Arthur E. Denison, worthy patron.

Funeral services will be conducted |

at noon tomorrow at the Little] Church Around the Corner. Burial will be at Woodstock, Vt.

Among Most Skilled Otis Skinner was one of the most!

skilled, one of the most revered |

actors that American stage has

known. He was active on the stage for more than half a century, be-

ginning in 1877, and the roles ox played fill several columns in “Who’ S| Who in the Theater.” One of his best Ay

{was that of Shylock in “The Mer-| {chant of Venice,” but perhaps he {was best known

throughout the country in the role of Hajj in “Kismet.” Skinner was born in Cambridge, Mass., June 28, 1858, the son of the Rev. Charles A. Skinner and Cornelia Skinner. He was educated in Cambridge and Hartford, Conn., but never finished high school, which he regarded as a “monotonous grind.” - He got a job as an insurance company clerk, held another clerkship and then was bitten by the Jacting bug. He -studied the theater and acting, began giving monologues and finally made an inconspicuous debut as Jim in “Woodleigh” at the Philadelphia Museum in November, 1877.

Played With Booth

He played in the stock company of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater for two years and made his first New York appearance at Niblo’s garden on Sept. 4, 1879, as Maclow in “The Enchantmen.” Then he played in the company of the great Edwin Booth and later with Lawrence Barrett, getting = thorough ground in Shakespearian roles. At some time or other Mr. Skin-

theatrical great of his time. He was a star for almost 40 years. Among the more notable productions in which he has been starred were “The Honour of the Family,” “Mister Antonio,” “Blood and Sand.” “A Hundred Years Old” and such Shakespearian plays as “The Merchant of Venice,” “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “King Henry IV.” His last regular engagement was in “The Merchant of Venice” with Maude Adams playing the role of Portia. They toured the country in the season of 1931-32. Since that time he has confined hig appear-

vivals of the Players Club, the last of these being in 1933 when he played Uncle Tom in “Uncle Tom's Cabin.”

'THEATRE' TO PLAY HERE THREE DAYS

“Theatre,” starring Cornelia Otis Skinner, will play here a day longer than originally scheduled, Manager Vincent Burke of English’s announced today. Originally booked for Jan. 30-31, the engagement has been extended to Jan. 29, 30 and 31. Miss Skinner is the daughter of Otis Skinner, dean of American actors who died last night in New York. Playing now at the Hudson Theater in New York, Miss Skinner said she would not appear in

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“How Green Was My Valley.” Shh Waiter Pidgeon, Maureen ©’ Donald _ Cris Sara Allgood, Ans Lee and dy a cDowall, .at 12:10, 3:20, 6:30 and 9 “Ma the Boss's Daughter,” with Brenda Joyce, Bruce Edwards and George (ERToer, at 11:10, 2:20, 5:30

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“The Rivals” . (on stage), with Eva Le Gallienne, Walter Hampden and Bobby Clark, at 8:30. Tomorrow ae :30 and _ Wednesday at 2:30 and

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“They Died With Their Boots On,” with Errol! Flynn ane Qlivia de Havilna at 11:22 135 6:58 and

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LOEW'S “Babes on Broadway.” with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, at 12:10, 3:23, 6:36 and 9:49. ‘Mr. and Mrs. North,” with Gracie Allen, Rose Hobart and Tom Conway, 11, 2:13, 5:26 and 8:39.

LYRIC “Louisiana Purchase” (in technicolor) with Bob Hope, Victor Moore,

Vera Zorina and Irene Bordoni, at 11:10, Ek 4:45, 7:30 and 10:20.

“Flyin i Lowe, Frank Albertson and oy Harris, at 1, 3:45 6:30 and 9:2

ton Chapter No. 364, O. E. 8, will meet at 8 p. m. Monday at Irvington Masonic. Temple, 5515 E. Washington St. Mrs. Nelle M. Polk is worthy matron and Ralph E. Guthrie is worthy patron.

W. R. C. to Install—Installation ceremonies will Je ‘held by Maj. Robert Anderson Post, Women’s Relief Corps, at 2 p. m. tomorrow at Ft, Friendly, 512 N. Illinois St. Mrs. Stella Rariden will become president,

Speaks on Chinese— “The Chinese Secret of a Long Life” was the subject of a talk by Prof. W. S. Hiser at the Indianapolis School of Maturates today at the Y. W. C. A.

cil today branded it an “unpatriotic act” to cause a traffic accident and called for volunteers in its “home

front” war against waste of lives and property.

The council made a state-wide

call for Indiana citizens to pledge themselves to drive and walk safely and to impress upon others the ine creasing need in 1942 for safety on Indiana’s streets and highways.

“The nation today is engaged in

an all-out war for its very existe ence,” the council said. tion of lives and property is the first essential of both the military and civilian population.”

“Conservae

The Rev. Charles M. Fillmore led a lesson study on spiritual discipline.

POLICE AND FIREMEN TO RECEIVE AWARDS

Bruce P. Robison Post 133, American Legion, will award medals and citations today to Indianapolis policemen and firemen whose records have been outstanding during the past year. The presentations will be made at the annual open house at 6:30 p. m. in Central Christian Church, N. Delaware St. and Ft. Wayne Ave. The awards are made annually. PF. C. Hasselbring is chairman of the program. Col. Will H. Brown is post commander,

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