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LiL EY Cas ddr March 6, 1926 WINNETKA TALK 31 Stage and Screen News and Reviews "GAY PAREE" Apollo Theatre The Messrs. Shubert are responsible for the presentation of "Gay Paree" and had the assistance of a score of writers and others in their efforts to rival the eye and ear entertainments of similar purport. They have been successful to a considerable extent and as now on view at the Apollo the show is the equal of and superior to a num- ber of others which have preceded it. The action is continuous and fast, there is no plot to require thought or at- tention and the comedy, though sophis- ticated, is abundant. One gathers something of the extent of the show through the bare statement that there are 32 scenes which occupy a good three hours. Prominent in the various scenes are Billy B. Van, Winnie Lightner and Chic Sale, the latter one of the real character artists of vaudeville for these many years. Eddie Conrad, Jack Ha- ley and Lorraine Weimar are also much in evidence. The chorus work is excellent and in numbers surpasses most of its rivals. The scenic effects are very good and the singing about all that could be desired. On the whole, Gay Paree is a suc- cessful rival of the Passing Shows, the various "Scandals," and, from where I sit, a much better entertain- ment than the "Follies" recently on view in the Illinois --Thesjian. VILLAGE THEATRE Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 9, will be bargain days at the Village theatre, when two feature pictures will be shown. They are "The Fighting Edge," with Kenneth Harlan and Patsy Ruth Miller, and "Compromise," with Irene Rich. "The Fighting Edge" is a thrilling melodrama which gives Harlan a chance to put over a particu- larly effective piece of acting. The story concerns the smuggling of aliens into the United States, and gives the hero, a Spanish-Irish young man, an opportunity to engage in some exciting fights with the smugglers, and to con- vince the pretty heroine that beneath his indolent manner lurks the fighting edge that carries him successfully through all difficulties. "Compromise" is a story of married life with an unusual ending. Irene Rich is supported by a strong cast, includ- ing such stars as Clive Brook, Louise Fazenda, Pauline Garon, Winter Hall and others. A news weekly will complete the bill. On Wednesday and Thursday the Wilmette post of the American Legion has taken over the theatre and will show a picture called "Illinois in France." There will be a special matinee at 3:30 o'clock Thursday af- ternoon for the school children. On Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, there will be an all-comedy bill. The feature attraction will be "What Happened to Jones," Reginald Denny, said to be one of the fastest and funniest farces of the sea- son, and a Charlie Chase comedy, "His Wooden Wedding." There will also be a Pathe news reel. THE NEW EVANSTON 'Marion Davies may not know it but that charming little star has Irish fore- hears on at least one side of her fam- ily. "Nobody, who isn't of Irish ancestry, could wield a shillalah like Miss Da- vies," says Frank Currier, well-known character actor. And Frank ought to know. He is the one who was beaned more than once by the fair Marion during the taking of scenes of "Lights with: of Old Broadway," her first starring vehicle for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, to be shown at the New Evanston Theatre beginning next Monday In the role of a daughter of an Irish squatter who was about to be evicted, Miss Davies handled clubs and bricks with an accuracy that damaged Currier and his henchmen during the eviction scenes and left the actress in full com- mand long after the camera had faded out. HOYBURN THEATRE Girls, are you "moderns" now, or still just "flappers." The "modern" was introduced re- cently by the Camp Fire girls as a substitute for the "flapper" term. The Camp Fire organization selected Colleen Moore, film star, to lead their campaign, declaring that she is most typical of the "modern." And Colleen, jumping into the fray with "modern- istic" methods, has just completed a film called "We Moderns." It is an adaptation of Israel Zangwell's novel, and she plays the role of a young so- ciety "modern." The picture, produced by John Mc- Cormick for First National, is coming to the Hoyburn theatre next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 8, 9 and 10. "Below the Line," the Warner Clas- sic of the screen which is opening on Thursday, has for its theme the excit- ing story of a vicious, snarling dog made loyal and brave through loving training. Rin-Tin-Tin, who will be re- membered by all enthusiasts of dog pictures, for his remarkable work in "Where the North Begins," is the star. HOWARD THEATRE life of Paris is given in "The Girl From Montmartre," which is coming to the Howard theatre Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, March 7, 8 and 9. On Wed- nesday and Thursday the feature at- traction will be "Dance Madness" and on Friday and Saturday Tom Moore will be seen in "The Song and Dance Man." Tom has been doing better work in every picture recently and this one is better than ever. Next Sunday, March 14, Johnny Hines will be seen in his newest laugh producer, "Rain- bow Riley." Those who like Johnny Hines and what he stands for--hilar- ious comedy--will not want to miss this picture. Kenilworth Garden Clubs Invite to Joint Meeting The Kenilworth Garden club and the Kenilworth Home and Garden club will hold a joint meeting at the home of Mrs. Edward Phelps, 328 Leicester road, at 4 o'clock, Monday afternoon, March 8. The vital question of getting rid of the mosquito will be the subject. Mr. Skinner, the expert from the Gorgas Memorial Institute, will be there to explain his theories and answer ques- tions. The meeting will be open and a cordial invitation is extended to all interested. The clubs ask you to keep the date in mind and come and bring vour friends. COUNCIL TO MEET "The Friends in Council of Evanston will meet again Friday, March 12, at the Orrington hotel to hear a program that has been scheduled as follows: "They Knew What They Wanted," by Sidney Howard, reviewed by Mrs. Dennis Wood Smith; "A Woman of Forty," by Rheta Childe Dorr. SELL BARRINGTON ACREAGE Hill & Stone, of 404 Linden avenue, report two recent sales of acreage near Barrington at $250 per acre. The two sales comprise 320 acres, but the names of the purchasers were not revealed. The same firm reports much activity in the Barrington vicinity. A faithful reproduction of the night| Many Odd Fellows Respond to Yearly Lodge Roll Call By A. H. H. Last Thursday night the Wilmette Odd Fellows held their twenty-seventh annual Roll Call meeting. The attend- ance was exceedingly large, and many of the old time members who had not been to lodge for quite a while were present. After the regular lodge meet- ing every member was called on for a few remarks, and the responses made by most of those present were report- ed as being highly entertaining, in- structice, clever, and witty. Several members entertained the lodge with unique stunts and humorous stor- ies. One of the best stunts was a chalk talk by one of the youngest members, in which he surprised his brother fraternalists by displaying a remarkable ability as a cartoonist. The lodge orchestra furnished lively music for the occasion Refreshments, con- sisting of roast beef sandwiches and coffee, were served. It was said that this was one of the the most enjoy- able social meetings ever held in the lodge room, and that every member left with increased enthusiasm and de- votion to the principals for which this great order stands. In order to establish a nucleus for a fund for the relief of distressed out- side of the order--which has just re- cently been permitted by the Grand Lodge--a card and bunco party is to be given in the lodge rooms, under the auspices of the bowling teams, Thurs- day night, March 11. Mrs. John F. Holland, Jr., and her children, of 1370 Scott avenue, re- turn March 7, from Rochester, N. Y., where they have been visiting for sometime. Village Theatre Your Home Theatre J. B. Koppel, Managing Director Evenings, 7:30-8; Mat. Tues., 3:20 Monday and Tuesday Mar, 8 and 9--7:15 and 9 p. m. Double Feature Days Irene Rich in "COMPROMISE" Also Kenneth Harlan in "The Fighting Edge" and Pathe News Wed. and Thurs, Mar, 10-11 Wilmette American Legion No. 46 presents "ILLINOIS IN FRANCE" Also, Comedy and Pathe Review, Special Matinee Thursday, 3:30. Fri. and Sat, Mar, 12-13 Reginald Denny in "WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES" "His Wooden Wedding" and Pathe News. Also, 2's Newell & Retchin HOWAR] The House of Harmony Continuous Every Day--2:16 to 11:15 N. W. "L" Station at Howard Sun., Mon., Tues., Mar. 7, 8, 9 Lewis Stone -- Barbara LaMarr "The Girl from Montmartre" Wed., Thurs, Mar. 10, 11 Claire Windsor -- Conrad Nagel in "Dance Madness" ¥ri., Sat, Mar. 12, 13 Tom Moore -- Bessie Love in "Song and Dance Man" All North Shore Trains Stop at Howard NEW 8 EVANSTON Starting Monday § Marion Davies mm "Lights os Old Broadway" with Conrad Nagel also Latest Comedy Fox Variety First Run News Weekly THE HOYBURN Mon., Tues., Wed. Colleen Moore 'WE MODERNS' Latest Comedy "SPOT LIGHTS" Hodge Podge News Thurs., Fri, Sat Rin-Tin-Tin "Below the Line" and Jimmy Adams "FAIR BUT FOOLISH" Hodge Podge News