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nt Health eld Friday House, 800 Speakers ins, Anton odson, Dr. heodore B. A Broadway Mutical Comedy With May SHOW a Kiclc EWS Opening Claora· 8:15P.M. Sharp 9th and 10th, 1924 SUPPLEMENT OF WILMETTE LIFE "GAY ADVENTURESS" COMES TO TOWN LEGION POSTS J_"Sal_ly~ Sing-=----er"-1 JUST AGLIMPSE DO REAL WORK I Mn M,cw;. R,;· ..,, INTO mE PLOT Racetrack and Coney Island Scenes "The Gay Adventuress" takes us to two lively places in two acts. In the first act, we will be in front of the Cafe at the Chevy Chase Racetrack ; in the second, on Coney Island. Now, you can imagine that horseracing plays an important part, and you will be thrilled at the race pictured in words in the middle of the fir st act. The pursuit of a contract which will make or break one fam ily or will turn the tide of love and marriage for the daughter, and the complications in the pursuit as made by Moritz and Levy thread a most interesting story together. It's a disceruing person who can see through. to the end before the final chorus. We must not tell you too much about the plot, but we want you to come so we will tell you enough that you will come to learn the rest. Contrary to the usual run of things, the Gay Adventure~s, Frances LaBoy by name, is not the sweet favorite heroine in the show. She and Frank Watson want the written confession of a Jimmy O'Brien, who has poisoned the race horse "Wild Fire." Sally, Frank Watson's daughter, is in love with Ralph Dudley, a jockey; Frank is not a "has-been" because he seeks the hand of T.ilian, the daughter of Col. Allison. Jack Taylor is his rival. Ralph has the confession; Frank's disapproval of Ralph changes when he learns about this. Plinkus and Plunkus gum up the works with their misunder'fCindir:gs; dirty work f6llows . . . No, we must stop right here. You can see there is a plot. And the music runs right along with it. We know you will b,. humming or whistling "You'll Suit Me Then," and "Come Take Me In Your Arms" when you leave the performance. The eighteen piece orchestra from Chicago theatres will help you out. You will ~enjoy every minute of the show! Now, read the article "Legion Posts do real Work" and get the "hot" dope of our Post from its Commander. Winnetka Post an Excellent Example of What is being Accomplished AID FOR DISABLED MEN Americanization Work also Big Feature By THOMAS J. LYNCH (Commander, Winnetka Post) Winnetka Post No. 10, of the American Legion, is a live, active organization which embraces in its membership men of every station in life-from the man who digs the ditch to lay the sewer to your new home to the greatest lawyer, doctor, or baron of industry. Membership in the Legion is a unique privilege, reserved to those who can show the greatest certificate of merit in the world- an Honorable Discharge from the Military or Naval Service of the Cnited States. It was formed to preserve the friendships which grew out of the late war, and its main purpose is to assist those comrades who are still fighting the war in the various Hospitals throughout the country. A great majority of the people of the country ask us "Why should not the Government care for its woundWe are very fortunate in having wonrd ?" We can only answer that the Go1rernrwmt does care for the wounded derful backing for our activities. Our to a great extent but it is up to the chairman of this committee, Mr. MarLegion to continue its work until every cus D. Richards, has secured a very repone of our "buddies" receives all that a resentative list of patrons and patrongrateful _GDvernment owes him. esses which InclUdes many along the · Still Fi·htia· In our Village of Winnetka there are North Shore !Yho are very much in actwo ex-service men who are still fight- cord with our cause. ing the war, one in the fresh-air hospiThe list includes : tal at Milwaukee and the other going Dr. and Mrs. Frank Blatchford blind day by day, as a result of the serMr. and Mrs. Ayres Boa! vice he rendered to the Government in , Mr. and Mrs. William C. Boyden '17 and '18. The claims of these men Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Dickinson, Jr. must be presented to the Government and Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwin Earle fought through by some one before they Dr. and Mrs. J . 0 . Ely can be given compensation. The WinMr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Ewart netka Post is at present handling these Judge and Mrs. Stephen A. Foster claims and will see them through. Rev. and Mrs. E. Ashley Gerhard Last year the Post subscribed to the Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman Hay Illinois Department Service Office of the · Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Hamill Legion the sum of $500 to be used to Mrs. William Hibbard fight claims of men from all over the Mrs. · Howard H. Hoyt, Sr. State. The Post also gave over $500 Mr. and Mrs. Karl B. Korrady to the American Legion Rehabilitation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J, Lynch Service for the states of Illinois, MichiMr. and Mrs. Bruce MacLeish gan and Wisconsin. Additional donations Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. McCordic by individual members brought the total Mr. and Mrs. William B. Mcilvaine up to about $1,500. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Miller, Jr. The members of the Post make trips Mr. and Mrs. James C. Murray to Great Lakes Hospital from time to Mr. and Mrs. Irving Odell time, to visit the boys there-bringing Mr. and Mrs. William A. Otis them entertainment and a few luxuries Mr. and Mrs. John Nash Ott of life. They visit other hospitals, as Mr. and Mrs. George J, Pope well, including those State asylums conMr. and Mrs. James H. Prentiss taining most of the thousand mentally Rev. and Mrs. James Austin Richards afflicted soldiers of Illinois. It would Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Scott seem their Government had forgotten Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Starr them. The Legion never forgets 1 On Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Snell one trip the writer was surprised to find Mr. and Mrs. l:lenry L. Stout three of his old "buddies" whom he had Judge and Mrs. George M. Thomson Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wheelock not seen since the day in the Argonne Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Young (Continued on next page.) Finest Stqe and Musical Talent of North Shore to be Heard HOYT PRODUCTION More than SO People in AllStar Cut The American Legion cause brought a ready response from many men and women to help in making this show a big success: "The Gay Adventuress" is more elaborate, more spectacular, more of a real musical show than has ever before been attempted in Winnetka. The lines, songs, and plot take away the oft-time amateur faults in many homemade productions. . For many years, Mr. Howard H. Hoyt, of Winnetka, has enjoyed an enviab]e reputation as a producer · pf musical comedies. His activities in this line have included the student dramatics at We want you to buy tickets for Northwestern and The University our show-we want you to awf'ly of Chicago. He has extended his bad I We know you will get your efforts to the professional stage, money's worth if you come either where many of his playlets and night, ~ay 9th and lOth-and l?erhaps sketches have been prorluced 00 you wtll want to come bolh llli.h!s~. , so much the better I We Mpe you the vaud'evllle stag · are with us 100% to help the wonderHis services were secured for the ful cause which our Post is trying to American Legion, and he has untirforward. ingly worked for the past six weeks Our publicity shows you our en- to make a show which will be bethusiasm. Blind posters have seldo~ yond your highest expectations. He been used in Winnetka, but the ex- wrote the words and music, and is in periences of the last two weeks have the cast of "The Gay Adventure11." been interesting. On April 8th we The plot is' well put together, and the spread in Glencoe, Hubbard Woods, twelve songs, besides the two openinc Winnetka, Indian Hill, Kenilworth, choruses and two finales will keep you Wilmette and Evanston posters bear- amused for an enjoyable evening. A ing "The Gay Adventuress Is Coming Broadway musical comedy with a On May 9th and lOth." A week later, kick 1 the posters change'd to "The Gay AdFifty Ia the C.at venturess Is Coming On May 9th and Over fifty men and women take 10th to Skokie School Memorial Han." We had "stories" in the local news- part in the production. There are papers about. them. Then last Tues- fifteen in the cast, twenty-four chorus day, the third poster told the whole girls, and twelve chorus men. Sevstory. This sheet, "Legion Show eral are well-known artists on the stage, and the choruses have been News" elaborates on the details. Now, to go over the top! We as- drilled many, many times. You will sume you were curious and desired to see a stupendous array of costumes, know the facts. Let that desire be- color, and class. We are very fortunate in having Mr. come a buyer of your tickets I Tickets can be secured at the fol- Harold Rigler play one of the leadinc lowing places: parts. He is recognized as one of the Glencoe: Hillman's Pharmacy. finest tenors around Chicago, and Hubbard Woods: Hubbard Wood!! with Mrs. Warner Robinson will sing Pharmacy. one of the song hits of the show-"Let's Winnetka : Adams Pharmacy. Make A Wish On Stars." Mr. Rigler Kenilworth: Kenilworth :Pharmacy. sings regularly at the Fourth PresWilmette: Snider-Cazel Pharmacy. byterian Church in Chicago, and Mrs. Evanston : Chandler's · Bookstore. Robinson is prominently identifiecl And, besides, a coupon is all ar- with the North Shore MacDowelt ran~ed on this sheet for your con- Club. vemence I (ContitJued on ~text page.) THESE LEADERS GIVE SHOW THEIR BACKING --------------------------- WE'VE TOLD YOU ALL: BUY SEATS EARLY! Production Staff Has Some Fine Talent Too Behind this production is quite a staff of workers, some on the business side while the rest take care of the show itself. We're going over big or know the reason why. S!lmuel S. Otis is the general chairman, appointed by the Legion. He has had so much experience with the North Shore Theatre Guild that he knew where to pick the people to help him. · The program committee is headed by Ralph K. Rockwood and assisted by Samuel C. Smart and Harold Snell. The patrons and patronesses were 'Selected · by a committt'e, of which Marcus D. Richards is chairman. The publicity is being handled by S. Edwin Earle and J. Endicott Bradstreet. As you know, the director of the show is Howard H. Hoyt. The technical work is under the direction of Gregory Foley, who has as electricianc;, Harold J. Bohnen and William J. Wissman. The talent was secured l)y a committee including Mrs. Edward W. Ellis, Mrs. John K. Coolidge, Mrs. Stanley Parker, Jesse Cain, and Sherman Orwig. The costumes are under the direction of Mrs. Delbert Poff, as~i s ted by Mrs. James N. Rawleigh. The properties are beinl! secured by 'l committee of which Mrs. Ayers Boa) is chairman. So you see there are many others doing their bit for the Legion cause than appear in the cast and choruses. You will find the show one of the best you ever saw, a real honest-togoodness Broadway Musical Comedy with a kick! SONG HITS OF ,THE SHOW The Gay Adventuress . . . . . . . . . . frances LaBoy and Race Track Johnnies The Vows We ~ake TICKET COUPON MR. GEORGE McKINNEY, Ch4irma11 Ticket Committee, · ... . . ..... ..... .. ....... . ... . ..... . Frank \ Vatson 605 Cherry St., WrNNtTKA, ILL. My Eyes and Lips are True to You . ........ . .. . ..... . .. Sally Watson You Made Me What I Am Today . . Sally, Ralph, and Jack and Chorus Come Take Me in Your Arms .... ... .......... Jack Taylor and Lilian ,Raggedy Ann ...... . ....... Sally Watson and Ralph Dudley and Chorus Let's Make A Wish On Stars .. . . ... . . . Lilian and Jack Taylor and Chorus Sally .............................. .. Sally Watson and Ralph Dudley Tango Specialty ...... , ... Mrs. Edward W. Ellis and Mr. Henry Lane You'll Suit Me Then ... , .. . ......... ... Levy, Moritz, Corinne and Nora Please send me ........ . ..... tickets, at $1.50 each, for the American Legion show on l f May 9th May lOth . I enclose $'. ..·...·.· to pay for them. Name .. . ....·.·......·........ .. . . .·... . ...... Address ......... . .........·.··.·... . .......... If You're Not There on Time You'll Miss a ~t . Date . . . ... . ... .. · .. . ......··.......·.. NOTE: Theu ticket.r will be moiled to you. Read Tom L ynrh·.r lVIiclt atrd yov will clturfully giw for IM cau.re o"IJ.'---<ISide from .ren,.g a BroadWGy Mu.rical CoPMtly. Everything is fixed for the arrvia1 of the "Gay Adventuress." All that remains M d Mrs Bar!on Walker is for you to get your tickets early and r. an · find you're place in the auditorium beDance Specialty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · '· · · · F L B fore the "orchestry" strikes up the liveFor I'm in Love .. .. .. .. .. · .. \ . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·' ' · ~ · ranees a oy lly overture. Whatever happen!!, don't be lateL--------------1---:---:--~-;-:---=~---~ opening chorus, 8:15 o'clock. 1---------:--.:-:.---:.,. ::-~~: . ----'---.-~ :----:-:"-;:.,_ ~ ~ ~ · ~"':""' ~. ~~