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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924 15 HERE AND Reviews of the Week By Thespian AMATEUR A one-act play requiring rather more than the average size of cast, a considerable amount of prepara- tion and some skill in direction was presented by the Winnetka Commun- ity Drama club at the Community House on Tuesday evening, January 22. Zona Gale was the author and the play was called "The Neighbors." Those concerned in the action typify the rather well known types of small town people, indulge in the usual amount of small town talk and gossip but by the injection of the character of an unseen boy develop another side to their natures that apparently has been in a state of coma for an ex- tended period. The hard working mother, the deaf old grandmother, the chronic invalid and the fiery old man of the neigh- borhood each occupies his or her ac- customed place in the play and each in turn shows the true, though pos- sibly hidden, feeling that rests beneath each heart at the anticipation of the addition of an orphan boy to the neighborhood. Almost without exception the cast was a good one and the slips of memory or diction were exceedingly few. It seemed to me that first honors among the female roles must go to Mrs. Charles Karnopp who was called upon to learn an unusually large num- ber of lines and who looked and acted her part with considerable effect. Mrs. Charles Moon as "grandma" was cer- tainly true to life and Mrs. Lloyd Faxon gave her usually polished per- formance. Mr. Higgins as Ezra was particu- larly good in the touches of pathos which were called for in his part and Mr. Carleton Washburne, while get- ting off to a slow start, finished with a bang. Altogether congratulations would seem to be in order on the per- formance as a whole. STAGE This week saw several changes in Loop attractions. "We Moderns" de- cided to move nearer the center of things and is trying out at Cohan's Grand. Into the Blackstone came Henry Miller and an unusual cast in "The Changelings" while Florence Reed, whose splendid ability has not been displayed here for some time, brought "The Lullaby" to the Illinois. Louis Mann and George Sidney, with a laugh producer known as "Give and Take," are starred at the LaSalle and the one and only Elsie Janis packed them in at the Palace. After her tour in recitals it was a distinct pleasure to welcome Miss Janis back to vaudeville at the Palace. Somehow it always seems as if that was the place where her unusual talents show to hest advantage. Her art of entertaining is a wonderful thing to behold. none approach her in imitations of the great and near great and few possess charm, grace and al- together irresistible personality. has it that "The Highwayman" now current at the Playhouse will cease its activities there on February 2, and will then tour the principal cities of the Middle West and East. Also that Jack Nor- worth and "Honeymoon House" will stay at Mr. Brvant's other theater. The Central, as long as patronage of present proportions continues, to be followed by "The Lady of the Streets." Announcement The role assiened to Miss Florence Reed in "The Lullaby" is said to be the most exacting of any in her career involving as it does her participation in twelve of the thirteen scenes in the play and necessitating ten different changes of costume and the charac- terization of eight different ages from teens to old age. SCREEN "THE COURTSHIP OF MILES STANDISH" With Charles Ray Woods' Theatre A widely advertised picture with Charles Ray appearing in person at every performance; this is good who'e- some entertainment for every member of the family, as the censors wonld say. Around the Longfellow poem has been drawn a rather careful pic- ture of the landing of the Pilgrim and life in those early days of our his- tory. A number of stirring adventures are injected to make action and a good THERE ON STAGE AND SCREEN picture and there is a storm scene which is decidedly meritorious. Mr. Ray gives an excellent performance as John Alden and Enid Bennett is a most charming Priscilla. Mr. Allyn Warren is Miles Standish. While there are points in the pic- ture as presented that are not en- tirely forceful, it is as a whole a most pleasant picture of early days and early ways with just enough of comedy and adventure to keep interest from lagging. "DON'T CALL IT LOVE' McVicker's Theatre A Paramount picture directed by William De Mille, this picture misses being mediocre because of fine cast- ing and excellent direction. The plot is one of the oldest in existence in- volving the story of the nice girl and the nice boy with the latter vamped by the bold lady. And when the vamp throws him over he returns to his first true love a sadder and a wiser man. O course she takes him back after keeping him guessing for a spell. In, around and through this there are some fresh bits, some good photog- raphy and excellent stage designing together with much good acting. Agnes Ayres proves she has consider- able talent and Nita Naldi does some excellent vamping. Jack Holt, Rob- ert Edeson and Rod LaRocque make up the balance of the cast. -- Neighboring Theaters NEW EVANSTON Mabel Normand is the next star to grace the silver screen at the New Evanston, her latest picture, "The Extra Girl" having been booked to feature the program for the week be- ginning Monday, January 28. This Mack Sennett comedy is dom- inated throughout by the popular commediene and affords a wide range for her exceptional talent at making fun, toning the ludicrous with a touch of pathos and providing comedy with real romance. Tom Moore and Edith Roberts brought capacity houses to the New Evanston this week with "Big Brother." The film continues through Saturday night. HOWARD Alice Lake and Gaston Glass will provide the week-end entertainment at the Howard with the "Spider and the Rose." They will be seen on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. A tiny child will hold the spotlight at the Howard on Sunday when Baby Peggy appears in her latest success and first great feature production, "Darling of New York." This film, it is said, has ranked this infant prodigy among the great juvenile actors of the silver sheet. Gertrude Atherton's sensational novel, "Black Oxen," will be viewed in its screen interpretation Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday. Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle, stars of the "Common Law" and other splen- did film versions of famous stage suc- cesses, are prominent in the cast. ADELPHI Percy Marmont, star of "If Winter Comes" and "The Light that 'Failed,' will be seen at the Adelphi on Fri- day and Saturday of this week in his latest success, "You Can't Get Away with It." Jackie Coogan comes to the Adelphi for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday showings next week with his most recent triumph, "Long Live the King," characterized as one of his best ef- forts. "Big Brother," starring Tom Moore, Edith Roberts and Raymond Hatton, will be seen at the Adelphi on Wed- nesday and Thursday of next week. Those who have witnessed this pro- duction, place it among the really great pictures of the season; one that should stand the test of years. Income Tax Facts Official Information, Bureau of Internal Revenue In the making of his 1923 income- tax return the business man, profes- sional man, and farmer may deduct from gross income all items properly attributable to business expenses. In the case of a storekeeper they include amounts spent for rent of his place of business, advertising, premiums for insurance against fire or other losses, the cost of water, light, and heat used in his place of business, drayage and freight bills, the cost of repairs and maintenance to delivery wagons and trucks, and a reasonable allowance for salaries of employees. A professional man, lawyer, doctor, or dentist may deduct the cost of supplies used in his profession, expenses paid in the opera- tion and repair of an automobile used in making professional calls, dues to professional societies, subscriptions to THE NEW Evinsto "The Big Pictures First" -- Now Playing -- Tom Moore "Big Brother" Larry Semon Comedy -- Starting Monday -- Mabel Normand "The Extra Girl" MATINEE EVENING 2 to 5:30 7 to 11 Sleds * fountain EVAN SKATES Toboggans Chandler's - Skis Sguare * S TON 630 Davis Street professional journals, office rent, cost of light, heat, and water used in his office, and the hire of office assistants. The farmer may deduct amounts paid in the production and harvesting of his crops, cost of seed and fertilizer used, cost of minor repairs to farm buildings (other than the dwelling), and cost of small tools used up in the course of a year or two. FUNDS FOR HEALTH The state spends $25 for charitable and penal purposes for every $1 for public health service. This amounts to placing the cart before the horse, according to the health officers. If more money were spent in preventing disabling diseases, it would be neces- sary to spend much less in taking care of the insane, blind and criminal. HowARD N. W. "L" Station at Howard Thur., Fri. and Sat. ALICE LAKE GASTON GLASS "Spider and the Rose" Sunday BABY PEGGY "Darling of New York" Mon., Tues. and Wed. CORRINE GRIFFITH CONWAY TEARLE "BLACK OXEN" NEWELL & RETCHIN Pick of the Pictures I ADELPH 7074 North Clark St. Friday and Saturday PERCY MARMOCNT "You Can't Get Away With It" Sun., Mon. and Tues. 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