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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE. The Spotlight By RICHARD WILLIS. With UcBsie hove, ou hor journeys to loiutions for the taking of Bceues, will be found her mother, Mra. llorton. This is not bccuuse the mother's pres- ence is needed, although she is of great service to the little star in many ways, but because they are fast friends. The chumniiness of the pair is proverbial in film circles. James Oliver Corwood's story, "The Nomads of the North," is to be bcreeued with Uettv Hlythe ua the star. The I'rohman corporation, which has Huth Clifford and Jack Shernll a* stars, has launched a novel plan to en- list the int.Tcst of movie fans ot the couutrv in its productions. It is m- viting'swiO picture patrons to become interested in the company for a noin- in.il sum. The scheme is not primarily financial in its purpose, but more to create a familv of J'rohman devotees who will be boosters for the produc- tions made by the company. The worK of William U. Taylor, the Paramount director, is probably ap pearing beforv the eyes of more peo; tie at the present time than that oi anv otiMi- man in his culling. U is due to the fact that his lilm version ot Mark Twain -s â- â€¢ Huckleberry t iiin is being shown to thousands ot school children in all parts of the country, both in the schools, where projection machines are installed, and in theatres, to which children are sent in groups bv their teachers to see this classic that has been so linely done for the screen. Kenneth Harlan, it is reported, is to be elevated to the star rank by an eastern company. Harlan has played leading parts for many feminuu- stars for three years past. What the I'athe-Rolin company thinks of Mildred Davis, the feminine u.»ociate of Harold hloyd in his come- dies, is shown by a tangible compli ment thcv paid her the other day. A suite of rooms at the studio was hand- somely fitted up for her dressing quar- ters, and when it was ready it was sprung upon her as a surprise. Miss Davis' i|uarters, it i.t boasted at the studio, are the amplest and most at- trmtive .1. the whole field of picture makers, not excepting those of the most celebrated stars. Ethel Clayton's next story for the screen will be entitled, "All in a Night." It is a dramatic love story. She began work on it this week. Leatrice Joy appeared the other day at her studio with a long-trained gown which aroused comment from every member of the company. The beauty of the material, its unusual design, and maiiv distinctive touches, led to the suggestion that Miss Joy must have expended several weeks' salary on it. But Miss Joy denied any such charges of extravagance, explaining that he- father, a prominent New Orleans ilen- tist, had presented it to her to be worn at one of the famous Mardi Gras fes- tivals in the quaint old I.ouisi .n.i town. Kathleen O'Connor put up a gallant fight or three weeks against a threat- ened attai-k of pneumonia and con- (juered. .She is back at her work in Universal pictures. Director Clarence Badger of the Goldwyn company has invested In a new high-powered car which is one of the show aff;iirs of Moviclund and that is saying something because said Movieland is alive with the snorting of a varied and wonderful array of the finest motors extant. Mr. IJadger needs the power because he lives high on the Hollywood mountain on a beau- tiful estate. MARY BEATON IN "CLOTHES." HuiiiiMomil to .New York by Maxwell Kargcr for a part in his ail star jiro ductioii of the llopwood-l'ollock dia ma, "Clothes," Mary Henton has left Metro's I'acilic coast studios for the East. Miss Beaton is a I'hiladidphia society girl who made her lirsf screen appearance with Hcrt I-ytell in "Alias Jimmy Valentine," now ready for re- lease. She then nppeareil with Viola Dana in "Dangerous to Men.' FRANCES GRAY JOINS METRO NEWS STAFF. Frances <»riiy, one of the newest contributors to the motion iiicturo "fan" inaga/.incH, has joined the news staff at the Metro studios in Holly- wood. She will write fashion stories and speciiil articles. Miss Gray was society anil fashion editor of The Even- ing Missourian at Columbia, Mo., for a year and n half. H USH baby, my doll, And don't you cry~ We're going to a party by-and-bye; You look very nice In that pretty dress-- ril have to change my trock, I guess. Find rwo wtio w^ill be «i rtie party IJooer «idt down ilono dr^« I Jnnpr â- i.tae down lion* hir THE CARE AND FEEDING OF CHILDREN. BY ELINOR MURRAY. Registered According to the Copyright Act. I. Beware of bad habits that moat be broken later, and do not allow thumb-sucking or a "comfort." â- J. From the first day of baby's life be regular in everything you do for him. a. Give baby a tub bath every morn- ing. In warm weather we add a sponge bath before bed time. -t. Have plenty of fresh air in the house, but keep baby out of drafts. 5. Keep the nursery temperature at tin degrees during the day. At night it may go us low at 50 degrees. (p. Give the baby a tablcspoonful of boiled water, lukewarm, three or four times daily, between meals. 7. If baby is asleep at feeding time, waken him until he becomes regular in his habits. H. Have baby sleop by himself in a basket or crib from the first day of his life. 9. Train the baby to go to sleep by himself without rocking, walking, pat- ting, singing or having a light in the room. 10. Weigh baby once a week. II. Do not excite baby by playing with him near hudtime. 12. Never use a gocart or carriage unless it is large enough to be com- fortable and has good springs. 13. Do not make your baby nerv- ous by constant plajr or talk. Leave him alone. A few minutes' play after his morning sleep is enough. 14. Do not give baby a lot of things to play with at once. One at a time will be more enjoyed. 15. Do not allow people to kiss your baby except ou the hands. Itt. Do not lay every ailment to "only teething." Find out the real trouble and remove it. 17. Do not think It natural for a baby, to vomit. That is a sign of indi- gestion. 18. Keep long warm stockings cover- ing your baby's knees and extra boot- ees on his feet. 19. Never give sweetened water to baby. He will take it plain if you do not teach him to like the water that way. LMi. .\s early as possible train baby to pick up his toys, to put tlicm away and help mother in littla ways. ELINOR Ml'KKAY. Kliuor Murray will be glad to an- swer any inquiries from readers of this paper regarding the care and feeding of children. If you are perplexed or would like any information, write to Kliiior .Murray, care of this paper and your iiu|tiiry will be answered here. I iiiHiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii iiiiiiimiHitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiH ;y^^s^V;::'-..^--;-i'.-v/.»:? For Match Scratches. Match scratches on white paint can lie removed hy rubbing with a cut lemon. For Stained Teacups. A simple paste mixture of salt and vinegar will (piickly remove the stains from discolored teacups. Chicken Oakes. Boil one fowl in water until tender, remove bones, put meat through food chopper, and add two medium sized onions, three large boiled potatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. If too dry add a little sweet cream. Mold into cakes and fry brown in beef I'at or but- ter. Burning Orange Peel. Do not throw away your orange peel- ings. When thorouglily ilried they are use for lighting fires. Cooking Liver. There is an Italian recipe for eook ing liver which has proved to be ex- ceptionally good. Wash ami slice the liver and stew it for fifteen or twenty minutes iu slightly heated water. Drain, chop fine, ADVICE TO GIRLS By Rosalind RtgUUred According te (A< Copy- right Act ' Dear Uosalind: Though only a girl of 18 I take the liberty to ask your advice about a love story of mine. I have been in love with a good- looking, neat and kind-hearted chap ever since I was Ifi. But a ricti â€" a very rich â€" man has been courting me for more than six months, yet will never get my love aor promise because I do not care for him. And father insists that I marry him, I think just because he helped father when he had a little financial diffi- culty. So what shall I do f I love the dear boy, who is striving for our future, with all mv heart and soul. MAEY. Dear Mary: Of course, you don't want to marry any one you do not love, but, my dear little friend, be sure before you cast aside the man of your father's choice that it is not merely a romantic no- tion that holds you to the lad you men- tion. Anyway, it seems to me that it woulil be wise to wait a year or so, and then you will know whether you love cither of them or not. ROSALIND. Dear Rosalind: I am a young girl and am engaged to a young man two jrears my senior. I do not know what to do with my- self. I am almost dead from worry- ing about him. He has left me and lives quite a distance from mju" and 1 have not heard from him since East- er, but I have written to him very often and he did not answer my let- ters. 1 have also sent him two par- cels and he did not say if he received them or not. I am so tired of life on account of him treating me like that. We were going to be married two years after our engagement. I do not know what to think of him because he does not write. Another young mau has asked me if he can call on me, but I said he could uot do so. I have a sweetheart and I said I didu 't want him or any other one to call on me at all. But please give me your best advice be- cause I need it badly. I do not know what to do. .\XXI0US SUE. Dear Girl: â€" 1 think you had better let the new man call if you care for his company and forget about your fiancee as soon as possible. Just don't write him any more letters or send any more par- cels and he may become anxious enough to do a little writing. Fill your time so full of work and enjoyment that you won't havj time to worry and let the absent young man worry for a change. If he doesu 't care enough to answer your letters you are much better ofl' without him and don't let him think you care anv more than is necessary. ' ROS.VLIXD. Dear Rosalind:^ 1 am a young girl and have a boy friend of whom I am very fond. We go around with each other a}l the time and have awfully good times with each other's folks in town. Hut my imitlier does not approve of our friend- ship at all. 1 hate the thought of giv- ing him up. So please, Rosalind, tell me what I ought to ilo. I will follow your advice, for I have great faith in you. PEGGY. I'eggy Dear: â€" \ ou <lon't say why It is your mother objects to your friend, and you do not Icll me whether you are old enough to ilceide such things for yourself. Un- less you arc quite sure your mother is taking the wrong stand in the matter tiy and win your mother's approval or ;,'ive 11]) the young mail. These mothers, as a rule, are much more level-headed than (laughters imagine and it is well to trust them to be looking after the welfare of their children. ROSALIND. season with salt and pepper and chopped onion. Then put into casserole half a cupful of rice aad a chopped carrot. Over this spread the liver with the liquor ia which it was cooked and dot generously with butter on top. Hake twenty minutes and brown with the cover off. It is a delicious dish. MOTION PICTURES PHYLLIS HAVEB, Who is Appearing in Mack Seonett Comedies. For Kerosene Stains. To remove kerosene stains from a car- pet the spots should be sprinkled with buckwheat llour. Repeat as often as necessary. A Cheese Relish. Mash one package of cream cheese with a fork and mix. with whipped cream so it can be rolled in balls. Fill halls with finely chopped nuts and serve with salail. "BDNTY PDLLS THE STRINGS " BOUGHT BY GOLDWYN Graham MofTat'sFatnousScotch Play of Charm and Comedy To Be Screened. The most famous of all plays deal- ing with Scotch character, and the most successful from an artistic and popular standpoint, ' ' Bunty Pulls the Strings," has been purchased by Gold- wyn Pictures Corporation. For a num- ber of years motion picture producers have sought the rights to this great stage triumph, but without avail until last week, when the deal that assures the screening of the play by Goldwyn was closed. The Shuberts and William A. Brady- were associated in the stage produc- tion of "Bunty Pulls the Strings," at the Comedy Theatre, October 10, 1911, and for many months thereafter the producers and Graham Moffatt, the au- thor, reaped large profits from a run that was one of the sensations of the season. Hailed as a unique contribu- tion to the stage of this country, Mr. .Moffatt 's play started a vogue of com- edies with Scotland in the back- ground, but nothing since has equalled " Hunty Pulls the Strings.'' A Success Everywhere. .â- \fter a Broadway season, "Bunty Pulls the Strings" was received with equal acclaim in other large cities. The name is known wherever there is a public for stage plays, anil the magnifi- cent film presentation to be made by (ioldwyu will profit by the great popu- larity of Mr. Moffat's original work. The reputation of Molly Pearson was permanently established after her in- imitable portrayal of Bunty, who was a past mistress of the art of ••pulling the strings," in other words, directing the actions of those with whom she came in contact. Supporting Miss Pear son was a company of Scotch and Eng- lish players. While "Bunty Pulls the Strings" is essentially a play of character, and appeals by reason of its charm and simplicity, there is enough action to assure an interesting photoplay story of a type .new to the screen and well in accord with the policy of Goldwyn in making pictures of the highest ar- tistic merit. It is not announced what star will be presented iu the leading role that is rich in opportunities for exceptional acting. Sorghum Smith's brother had built a new barn. Shortly after it was com- pleted a cyclone swept his section of the county. He was iu the grocery ?tore the next day and Sorghum asked liiiii: ' • Did that cyclone hurt your new barn f ' ' "T duuno. I ain't found it vit. " WHY PHOTO PLAYS ARE NOT ACCEPTED Authors Are Careless, and Pro- ducers Thus Prefer Mag- azine Stories. (By Frank E. Woods, Supervising Di- rector Famous Players-Laaky Co.) What is the reason why so very few original photoplays are accepted by the picture-makers* The answer is want of intelligent thought, proper and necessary study of the needs of the motion picture, and rank stupidity and carelessness; nay, absolute ignorance. The manufacturers welcome any good story; that is, if it really meets their immediate needs and is suited to the stars or featured players they are employing. Why is it that the manufacturers have turned to the printed story f One reason, it is true, is that the name of a well known author is of value for advertising and publicity purposes, but there is another all im- portant reason. When an author writes a novel or a story, he gives his work a world of thought and knows that unless his work is good, his plot, dialogue and action are thoroughly interesting, he has little chance of getting an editor to accept it. He will take a long time writing it and will add and altar his manuscript until he feels it is almost flawless and will then send it to a publisher or syndicate. He does not insult his own intelligence by submit- ting a story which has been carelessly deeloped or put together, because he knows it only means loss of time and prestige. He openly recognizes the in- telligence of the editors of the maga- zines and journals and respects them. He studies each magazine's require- ments and does not send material which he knows is unsuitable. The makers of motion pictures are not treated in the same way. It is no use mincing matters; it is a proven fact that the same care, study and re- spect is not shown to them, and the result is that authors and writers com- plain that the picture people do not want their material and treat it with scant consideration. The very writer who will take weeks on a short story and study the re- quirements of the magizine, will write a photoplay- iu a few hours and send it to a picture concern without even trying to ascertain whether it will tit their needs or not! Just as long as this state of things exists, just so long will the manufac- turers of motion pictures turn to the printed, adaptable story, and just so long will writers wail that their wares are returned to them marked "unavail- able." NEVER TOO LATE. It is never too late, says O. S. Mar- den iu •'New Success"; To begin to smile if we have been frowning. To save if we have hitherto been spendthrifts. To be honest if we have been dis- honest. To be careful and painstaking if we have been slovenly and slipshod. To be considerate and kind if we have been tlumghtless and cruel. To form the habit of looking for the good in others instead of the bad. To give an encouraging word instead of criticism and blame. To love instead of resenting and hat- ing. To be generous if we have been mean and stingy. To forgive if we have received un- kind treutment from others. To apologize if we have been in the wrong. To give a lift to the unfortunate, to light another's candle by our own, which will lose none of its" light there- by. To turn over a new leaf; to leave off doing wrong; to turn our back upon an evil ijast and face a worthy goal. "They tell me you and your wife had some words last night.'"' said the preacher to Pa Skimmilk. Pa Skimmilk shook his head in de- nial. "I had some," he said, "but I didn't get a chance to use 'em." The small daughter entertained me while I waited. •'How old is your baby sistert" I inquired. •'Oh, 1 don't know," she answered. "We have had her nearly a year now ourselves. ' ' JOEMARTIN- r â€" ^^^fg Irs A Great Game . ♦