The Cincinnati Enquirer from Cincinnati, Ohio • 74

IO.V TUBES THE ENQUIIIEU, CINCINNATI, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER SO, they are to filter another musics' show. The local engagement mark their sixth week on thep ac- ville trail. Drama Vaudeville Burlesque -Cbe Sleek in Hvt Circles-- 'Jennie the Carrlpr," Sir Herbert Beerhohm Tree In "The Taming ofthe Khrew" and Arnold Daly In "On The Stalm." Mr. Mellinh has the unique distinction of having appeared before three English rulers Queen Victoria, Kins Edward and King George. He now resides on Long Island, where he has erected a manor house, which Is replica of the old homestead In Surrey, where he resided as a boy.

Amusement ossii'p and Fancies I 1 I tali EssSt-l-' KiSh, WmM UMBRELLA -gSjWBSSrK' ff i 1 71 "The Hill-Favm7! Leo Burchill, of Bums and Burchill, on the program this week, has long been known as one of the most agile steppers on the stage, and it was this same agility of foot and limb that ntood him In good stead in Birmingham. England, recently, when a bis motor car driven by an inebriated in dividual, came bearing down on him and a number of other pedestrians. llnrhill fnnMv nut nn diSDlaV BOIDB Of his stage tricks and leaped out of harm's way, but three of the others were less fortunate, all of them suffering serious injuries which laid them up In the hospital for several weeks. The Cosmopolitan Four, a quartet feminine Instrumentalists and singers, on the bill of November 27, had never had any stage experience when they landed in New York two months ago for the purpose of a "try-out" at one of the Kelth-Albee theaters. After listening to the girls the vaudeville bookers unhesitatingly agreed that they were ripe for the big time, and Immediately signed them to a long-term contract.

All of their experience had been confined to college recitals and school plays prior to their New York debut. "Moonlight Maids" is the underlined attraction for the Empress Theater, beginning a week's engagement next Sunday afternoon. "Naughty Nifties," opening at the Empress Theater this afternoon, is owned by Meyer Lantz, manager of the playhouse, and contains practically the same cast that appeared here during the burlesque season of the past summer. Dora Kline and Grace Lewis, Cincinnati girls, will form the extra attraction at the Empress Theater this week. This duo is known as the heavyweight songsters of vaudeville.

The attraction at the Olympic Theater for the week of November 27 will be "A Perfect 36." Thlrty-slx players are in this new burlesque entertainment. Steve Mills and Billy Fields are the stars, with tho Three McCann Sisters and others furnishing the frivolity. Frank X. Silk is taking the presen I opportunity of giving thanks during Thanksgiving week, for tho fact that he is back In the burlesque fold, after some years in vaudeville with hf "tramp" specialty. He is PrjJjjJr' and star of "Nothing But Glrfcjjjti.

Hie Olympic theater during theVeek of November 20. The "SDanlsh Rose Garden" is one of the intriguing scenes in "Nothing But Girls," the Olympic entertainment this week. It furnishes a background for some fast dances of the Spanish type by Root and LaMonte. Gros Marionettes Are To Be Shown Of interest to the public who has held "The Blue Bird" in high esteem since its original production in America by Winthrop Amos, and subsequent production by the Shubcrts, is the announcement that Maurice Maeterlinck has permitted the French Marionette Company, under direction of Jean Gros, master puppeteer, the exclusive rights to produce the play in Marionette form in America. The Gros Marionettes will show st Emery Auditorium, December 6, under auspices of the Junior Service Cincinnati Catholic Women's Assu.iij?.

composition, but to the work of Ohio artists Is due a stronger native strain If It is to make Itself felt as a working body which Is truly representative of Ohio. It needs cohesion of Back Stage Facts SHIBEBT. Manager Nelson G. Trowbridge has been Informed by the Shubert offices that the New York Grand Opera Company has been booked for a week at the Shubert Theater In this city during the month of December. Other early attractions at the Shubert are Clark and McCullough in "The Ramblers;" Franclne Larrlmore In "Chicago," and the Shubert revue, "Gay Paree." There will be no Wednesday matinee of "My Maryland" this week, the mid-week afternoon performance being changed to Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.

And In order to accommodate leisurely diners on that day the curtain will be held until 2:30 o'clock. Franclne Larrlmore, who appears shortly In the role of "Roxy Hart" the colorful police play, "Chicago," was last seen here three seasons ago In a play called "Scandal." The role In which she has scored so heavily was originally offered to Jean Eagels, who refused It. The character of "Old Zeke" in "My Maryland," makes the fifty-third part that Alexander Clark has created In his 42 years as comedian on the American and English stage. Betty Byron, the diminutive comedienne of "My Maryland" enjoys the distinction of being the only person in the cast of 160 who doesn't have to play her part the same every night. Betty has such a pronounced habit of "feeling" her audiences and playing entirely to them that she frequently rouses the ire of her stage manager but as she never fails to score heavily with her audiences she is given very much of a free hand where her "lines" are not vital to the action of the plot.

Lottlce Howell and George Rymer, the leads of "My Maryland" are thoroughly out-door folk. Before the production arrived in town Nelson G. Trowbridge, manager of the Shubert received a request to arrange for them to ride horseback and play golf on each of their off-days. Clark and McCullough, starred comedians of the "The Ramblers, coming In the near future, orginally hailed from Springfield, Ohio. They made their professional debut as acrobats with the Hagenbeck circus, Join ing the show In this city.

Their last appearance here was with the Muslt Box Revue. So great has been the demand' for additional time in various cities for "Abie's Irish Rose," that the company orginally scheduled for the Shubert Theater next month will not reach here until some time In January. The New York company, which played on Broadway for more than five years now is breaking established records on tour. Monday night the Cincinnati Busi ness Women's Club will have Its annual theater party at the Shubert Theater, having token over the entire house for the performance of "My Maryland." Later in the engage merit there will be another "sell-ouf party, with the. Girls Friendly of th5 Episcopal Church as the sponsors.

Cincinnati talent Is well represented in "My Maryland" at the Shubert Theater this week. One of the prin cipals is Helen Doyle, of Covington a product of the Cincinnati College of Music, while prominent among the male singers are Harry Nolte, former soloist of the Avondale Presbyterian Church, and Edgar Hunt, soloist of the English Lutheran Church. GRAND. Two additional stages had to be built at the Cecil B. DeMllle studio for the production of "The King of Kings" whitjh returns to the Grand Monday afternoon for.

a limited en gagement of six days only. This makes six stages built altogether for the production, of which the largest were 300x300 feet, and 156x220 feet respectively. The entire production cost 2,500,000. At least $100,000 was spent in the securing of the proper wardrobe for "The King of Kings." The wardrobe was selected by a staff of historians after a research of the countries' libraries as to tho exactness which lasted over six months. H.

B. Warner, portraying the role of Christ in "The King of Kings" always has been identified on the legitimate stage with style of show called crook plays. The last time he appeared in- Cincinnati was in "Bull Dog Drummond." Majei Coleman, portraying the wife of Pontius Pilate in "The King of Kings" is a Cincinnati girl and embarked upon a movie career after her graduation from Hughes High School. To date she has appeared in numerous pictures and Is well on the way to stardom. The German premier of "The King Of Kings" at the Tauentzlen Palast, Berlin, two weeks ago was a huge success.

The police reserves had to be called out to keep the immense crowd in order. Many of the Gel-man diplomatic corps aa well as Important members of the social and political' world throughout Germany were among the invited guests at tho opening performance which was given for the benefit of the Hinden-burg fund. The Tiller Girls, who have been featured in Fred Stone shows for several years, will have a prominent part "Criss Cross," following the "King of Kings" at the Grand. Fred Stone and his daughter, Dorothy, are the stars. The engagement of "Criss Cross" will open on Monday night, November 28.

The company of singers and players supporting Fred Stone in "Criss Cross" numbers 100 people and includes former "favorites, among them are Oscar Ra gland, Roy Hoyer, John Lambart, George Herman, Lucy Monroe, Viola Gillette, Cynthia, Lydia Scott, the 16 Tiller girls and a group of Arabs In tumbling and acrobatics. Cincinnati music lovers will be interested to know that "The an American Opera by Deems Taylor and Edna St. 'Vincent Millay, will open a week's engagement at the Grand Opera House on Monday night, December 5. Tho cast of at New of will the In of The an the Is by in a a "The Love Call" is the sixth consecutive play In which Roberta Beatty has been assigned to an unsympathetic role. Being en actress and In the public eye, Beatty Is, of course, conscious of such a fact.

Friends have remarked about It. In "The Love the new Romberg operetta based on "Arizona," which the Messrs. Fhubert are presenting at the Majestic Theater, New York, Miss Beatty plays the vampire role of Estrella Canby Bonham. In 'The Bunch and Judy," some seasons ago. Miss Beatty as "Lady Janet," played her first unsympathetic role.

In a succeeding musical comedy, "Cinders," Miss Beatty found herself In a similar role, the part of an Intriguing society woman. She now began to observe that while contemporary audiences are beyond hissing, they manage to villains and vampires, however politely such things are done. But Miss Beatty scored a hit In "Cinders" and was immediately thereafter engaged for a more important sinister role in "Aren't We Cyril Maude's play. Here again she Was selected to kiss the husband and anger a faithful wife. Then came "Pog o' My Dreams," wherein Ethel Is required to do everything that may be described as "upstage." 'The Student Prince," her last play, is fifth on Miss Beatty's calendar.

And again she Is the sinister lady who marries the student prince when that Keitlenian's wishes were to marry Kathie, the little waitress at Heidelberg. And now In Love Call," indeed, she Btruta her stuff again. But, to be sure, those who know, will tell you that Miss Roberta Beatty is not that sort of person In real life. Basil Sydney, Mary Ellis and the Garrlck Players have entered the fifth week of their modern dress version of "Taming of the Shrew" at the Garrlck Theater, New York. This production, well received by the critics, has won popular favor likewise, and Is playing to steadily Increasing pa tronage.

Among those In the cast of 26 are such well-known players as C. H. Croker-King, Reginald Bach, Gerald Hamer, Maria Ouspenakaya end Betty Llnley. "Artists and Models" was presented by the Messrs. Shubert at the Winter Garden on Tuesday evening, November 15.

An imposing cast, stressed for its comic values, Is headed by Florence Moore, Jack Pearl and Jack Osterman, with Ted Lewis, now billed as "The Tragedian of Song" and his band of musical clowns. Others in the large company include Jack Squires, Harry O'Neal, Jan Oyra, Catherine Gallimore, King and King, William Davis, Manilla Powers, Na-yan Pearce, Walter Johnson, Margie Evans, Gladys Wheaton, Chauncey Parsons, Lucille Arnold, Marietta O'Brien, Jack' McDowell, Jackrey and Hully, Eddie Chester, Eleanore Brooks and Kay Simmons. Lee Shubert presented James B. Fagan's production of his own comedy, "And So To Bed," Wednesday, November 9, at the Shubert Theater, New York. The play is described as a sequel to the "Diary of Samuel Pepys." Mr.

and Mrs. Peyps will be played by Wallace Eddlngcr and Yvonne Arnaud, the latter a Londoa star making her debut on Broadway. AI Jolson will not have a netf play until later in the season, and meanwhile he is to continue ith "Big Boy," which has proved his most, successful production. He opens his season In Albany November 28. Detouring from revues and comic opera to vaudeville, Julia Parker, who Is young, attractive and highly talented, will show herself as an act-ess as well as a dancer.

She is one of those who owe their Broadway debut to John Murray Anderson, who has introduced more than one dancing star to the American stage. Several plays have "folded their tents" and departed, tho more noteworthy being "Pickwick," "White Lights," "The House of Women" and "Yes, Yes, Yvette." Cher niav sky Trio To Give Concert at Alms Tonight The realization that at last the world-famous Cherniavsky Trio will give a concert of chamber music, combined with violin, piano and ceilo solos, In Cincinnati has brought a demand for tickets to the Chairman, Mrs. John A. Hoffmann, and the Secretary, Minnie Oswald, and the concert promises to be one of the musical season's successes. Gifted musically beyond the ordinary talented child, each of these brothers was taught the finest and best for his instrument, and gradually they were taught to play together so that from earliest childhood they have grown up together spiritually and musically.

It is this close bond that makes for the exquisite Interpretations, beautiful tonal shadings, the perfect harmony and blending of mu- sic, that creates the illusion of one artist only In the ensembles, This is so rarely found In an ensemble that their listeners are transported to the realm of greatest enjoyment, and tha three brothers are In constant demand as concert artists. Their art has charmed both civilized and uncivilized listeners, for they have appeared In tho greatest musical centers of the world, as well aa in such out-of-the-way places as the Fiji Islands, Burma, Java, Ceylon, Australia, South Africa. The Cherniavsky Trio is being brought to Cincinnati under auspices of the First St. John's Protestant Church Choir, of which John A. Hoffman Is director.

The concert will take place tonight in the Hotel Alms at 8:15 o'clock, the time having been changed from the afternoon so as not to interfere with tho Popular Concert or the English Singers. Single tickets of admission may be obtained at the door. Rev. Hugo Eisenlohr and the following members of the board will serve on the Reception Committee; Messrs. Charles Dolle, Louis Hauck, Charles Bertram, Albert Heidt, Fred G.

Dethlefs, Julius Luchsinger, George A. Muenzenmaler and Leo Paala. singers that first sang this opera the Metropolitan Opera House in York and a traveling orchestra 40 will be heard during the Cincinnati engagement. Elliot Nugent, well-known and liked Cincinnati actor and! author, open a week's engagement at Grand on Sunday, December 11, the George C. Tyler production "Hoosicrs Abroad." Rafaelo Diaz.

Frances Peralta, Richard Hale. Henri Scott, Dudley Warwick, Ora Hyde, Thomas George, Constance Hcjda, Alfredo Valentl, John Glovani Martino, and Marie Sundellus are among the Metropolitan and Covent Garden stars to be heard in "The King's opening its Cincinnati engagemnt on Monday night, December 5. In this week's performance of "The French Doll," Mary Newton has two charming songs entitled, respectively, "When Eye Meets Eye and Heart Meets Heart," and "Do It Again." songs were originally written for Irene Bordoni, who starred successfully In the piece some seasons ago. An enthusiastic welcome awaits Bradford Hatton, talented young actor, when he makes his reappearance with the National Players this afternoon in "The French Doll," after absence since the close of last season. 'White Cargo," the outstanding; fi nancial winner of the past season of National Players, is being con sidered for revival soon.

Other plays scheduled for early production are The Lily," "Loose Ankles," "Stella Dallas," "So This Is London" and "Tiger Rose." KEITII-ALUEE NOTES. Tamakai Maiura, noted Japanese operatic star, will be a picturesque ad dition to the Keith vaudeville roster this season. M'lte Maiura has sung with the Metropplltan, San Carlos and Fortune Gallo opera companies. She scheduled to appear at Keith's here Elsie Ferguson, dramatic star, is negotiating for a tour of ths Keitn-Albee houses. It Is stated that MUs Ferguson will probably appear at Keith's In Cincinnati soon in a sketch Edgar Allan Woolf.

Will Fyffe, Scotch comedian, who bids fair" to rival Harry Lauder 'n American popularity. Judging fr.n Pyffe's success during his brief wtay New York Ust year, will arrive in this country in about two weeks to bejln a tour of the Kelth-Albee houses. Fyffe is due in Cincinnati January. Dora Maugham, American variaty star, and niece of W. Somerset Maugham, English author, is making sensational hit in London wiCi her ultra-sophisticated patter.

Mts Maugham, who made her first lojil appearance last season, is booked for return date In Cincinnati in February. Fanny Ward, "The Eternal Flap-P3r," although well over 60 years cf age, is scoring a sensational "come back" in vaudsville In and about New York. While In England recently she was honored, with a special "command" performance at Buckingham Palace. Miss Ward will appear at Keith's hero Elsie Jan is, noted mimic, has gone to Europe to rest in an effort to recover the use of her voice. It is hop that Miss Janls will be well enough to tak3 up her Kelth-Albee contracts which, are dated to start the first of the year.

Her route Includes an appearance here in February. Rosalind Ruby, who comes to Keith's this week, is known as "the girl prima donna," because until a fev months ago she was working as a clerk in a modiste's shop. She was "discovered" by Queena Mario, famous diva of the Metropolitan. Grade Deagon, on this week's bill. Is a true daughter of the theater.

Both her parents were players, and Miss Deagon made her debut as tn actress when she was only six years old. Her vaudovlll partner, Charlie Cannefax, was until recently featured with the New York production of "Artists and Models." PALACE, Although the banjo Is one of the oldest of musical instruments, nevertheless something "new and novel" In banjo entertalnrhent Is promised when "Banjoland" gets under way at the Palace Theater this week. A sextet of male banjolsts provides the musical setting for the dance steps and songs which Lpretta Dennison will offer. Two "of the boys were in the banjo section of Eddie Leonard's vaudeville act last season. The booking of Jewell's Mannlkins In "A Circus Day in Toyland" as one of the turkey week features should not cause any groans from the youngsters.

The act is Ideally suited for juveniles, as wen as grown-ups, anu.j coming at a time when the little folic will be enjoying a trio of holidays will no doubt provev a magnet for many. Will Burns and Leo Burchill in "Tunes, Tickles and Taps," on the bill opening today, have only recently returned from a European trip of 12 weeks, most which was spent 'n and around London, England. "Comedy As You Like It." the name of a song, dance and fun skit on the program beginning today, Is very much of a family affair. It Is presented by the Four O'Connors, father, daughter and two sons. Miss O'Connor plays the piano, sings and dances, while "dad" and the two boys Indulge in comedy capers.

Not a bad arrange-- ment, Mr. O'Connor. Cecil Mason and Bernie Shaw, in "Song, Dance and Chatter," a current feature, were prominently cast In Will Morrissey's "Newcomers" during the run of the latter production at the Ambassador Theatef In New York. They were only signed for a nine-weeks' tour in vaudeville, after which they returned to New York, where of tlon. id month of November its exhibition of American painting, which belongs to the permanent collection of the Mu seum.

This Is a collection that Is well worth visiting; It Is one In which 1 always find new pictures to admire. The picture I have chosen to repre sent with this number Is Frank Benson's "Autumn." It shows a three-quarter figure of a young woman with scarf, moving through an autumn scene. This Is redolent of the vital power of Benson's brush. Hung with other distinguished paintings, It seems particularly appropriate and In accord with the season at hand. It repeats the warm, rich colors found in the autumn foliage on the outside.

The special exhibition of hand painted and printed textiles, at the Museum, will also run through the month of November. This should be of special interest to textile design ers and interior decorators, particularly those who are Interested in period designs for household use, for here are found the old masters of textile designs. These designs have had their lips and downs, just as other old masters have had. Just noi. with these master textile designs, the emphasis Is on the "ups," as one may see the parents of many of the modern woven textiles in this exhibition textiles that arc commanding high priceH, too.

It seems to be the vogue, at present, to use the one-color-over patterns, just as wo find them In these master designs. Here are the quaint reds, pinks, mauves and IndlKi blues found In the present-day textiles. There is an eighteenth century wood-block bedsprea with wide red stripes alternating white stripes. The entire spread is quilted. The' way this piece Is fashioned and quilted with a deep scalloped valence is typical of practically every bedspread of this period.

Such a piece of work is both interesting and helpful as suggestions to housewives who favor the old and quaint. Print exhibitions at the Museum make strong bids for popular favor. The first annual Ohio Print Makers' Exhibition holds the center of the stage of the Museum's fare for the month of November. The initial exhibition of the Ohio Print Makers' Society Is a modest but creditable showing. There are few of the artists of outstanding merit.

However, it Is a fitting and normal manifestation that the Ohio artists are becoming conscious of themselves as a working unit. This undoubtedly spells development. Let us hope that seeing their work as an integral unit may help to strengthen their expression. With the exception of the work of a few individual members, the Impression derived is of careful, delicate craftsmanship with an artistic quality. There are Individuals and personalities among them which show that they are capable of great variation and greater solidification as to I EN the Cincinnati Art Club opens its annual exhibition we know that the new art season is well under way.

On Saturday, November 12 the New-Art Center, made its official debut at the Starr Piano Company salesrooms by featuring as their opening number, the annual display of the Cincinnati Art Club. We all know that everything gains uy proper companionship and surroundings and paintings and sculpture are no exceptions to the rule. Whether or not the new venture on tha jpart of the club and the public-spirited women who are behind the Art Centre movement will be. successful remains to be seen. We sincerely hope it will.

Such measures for showing paintings has often been tried before. Artists have used theater lobbies and hotel lobbies for showing their work. Lately thr steamship companies have been trying out the Idea. In Paris the artists take their paintings to the street and hawk their wares as would any other vendor; they have even used sand wich men to patrol the streets. The question always comes up, is it the right way to do? Do art works lose or gain by these methods? They certainly do reach a class of people who otherwise would never see them.

In the Instance of the Art Centre the women sponsoring the movement have gone farther than most promoters as we understand they will have attendants In charge who will endeavor to Interest the spectators and take care of prospective sales There Is one thing this movement does emphasize, and that is the glaring shame of Cincinnati that there is not a public gallery In the downtown district where artists may show their work and have It presented In a dignified manner and have it taken care of in the proper way. We sight as an example the great success of the Grand Central Galleries In New York, where everything Is dignified, quiet and where the artworks can send forth their message without the distractions of other Interests. Such a thing Is surely an asset to a city. This, however, is not a criticism of the Art Centre, but rather a wish that we might go even farther in the same direction. Personally we are surprised at the dignity of the walls and the Impression the pictures make in spite of rather discordant surroundings.

The Hanging Committee has rather outdone Itself in the splendid way the members have presented the pictures and lighted them. A part of the Impression made is due to the splendid quality of the pictures themselves, as it is a thoroughly, good show all tho way through. Every member seems to have done his best, and there Is no feeble work1 on display. The exhl- bltlon should prove a success from the standpoint sales. The walls are divided into sections, and in these divisions pictures which fuse are sorted and hung.

This is the thing which makes it seem particularly gracious. Reginald Grooms and George Deb-erelner's "Dahut" and "The Japanese Umbrella" have the most conspicuous places on the north end and south middle walls. Both are ambitious compositions and particularly well handled. Matt Daly's ''Street Scene, Rock-port," and Wllber Adams's "Mountain and Meadow, (Glacier Park," are the focal centers of the other division. Wilber Adams makes us feel the altitude of his Glacier Park; its colors are resonant and the scene commanding.

We also were attracted by the peaceful aentlment of Mr. Daly's Itockport street. On a near-by wall is John, Weis's "Yesterday." This Is a most arrest ing picture. Wei admire It as much for Its plcturlzatiow as for its inherent Earnest Bruce Haswell's three charming Bag Reliefs portraits of children Is a most dignified feature. "Billle," "Emma" and "Jeanne" are the titles.

In them he has ee-cured tha esaence- of child Ufa. Mr. PA liS I Haswell has a fine In portraiture and It is coupled with sln-cer-i characterization. "The Return," by Flank Myers, stands for the most modern expression of the show. It Is a sombre, dramatic summary of realism, transposed into a simple key.

It's meaning we Benae Immediately, without having it pinned down by painstaking investigation. In his Sea Gulls he pictures the refuge of seafaring creatures; It Is, In reality, a rendevous of gulls. Martin Rettig, the veteran flower painter, has entered three canvasses "Zinnias," "Dahlias" and "Fall Flowers." The latter Is a sensitive painting of a few coreopsis, wherein there is a wealth of sentiment. Paul Aahbrook, who has Just turned from his sketching trip in Europe, sends three of his latest sketches. They are of Amsterdam, Concarneau and Bayeaux.

These pre sent, most modestly, the very kernel of sketching; that Is. Interesting mo tives, the character of the place and spontaneity In rendering. The scene from Bayeaux presents a handsome miniature painting of a court yard, which one Instantly know Is com plete and true. Enders, also fresh from for elgn fields, sends three of his admir able sketches. They are "The Mos que In Moonlight, Fez," "The Kasbah of tho UUias.

Rabat." Thase are In dicntive of how his particular talent has progressed, first In Its selection and second In ita interpretation. When contemplating advancement in art perhaps Wllber Adams has made the greatest strides. We sight his Glacier Park paintings for their fine qualities and handsome arrangements. Particularly picturesque Is The Hill Farm, where he has obtained a fine tonality. We like the Jolly air of Jacob Kunz' "Blue Chair." His French brush has given It personality, Martin Dumler has Invested his "November Scene" with an airy charm.

Charles Kaelin's "Winter," owned by John E. Wels, Is a painting one has to hold by itself for a few minutes, away from the distractions about It, to be able to understand what a delightful rendering it Is. There is no bombast here; no striving for public notice; Just a quiet, beautiful passage In paint. Richard Busebaum's style has changed more radically than almost any artist in the club. It Is a far cry from his old way of painting close up to the breadth and solidity of the paint found in his picture called "The Garden." In William Weissler's "Still Life" there Is a shorter range for the brush, but he has driven for the same thing Mr.

Busebaum finds Interest in, that is, the solidity of form first, then color, then actuality. In expression the Weissler "Still Life" is almost realism, but not quite. Ernest Pickering, a new member, sends three wood blocks which convince us that he Is an expert hand at wood-block cutting. The Erie Canal has given Edward Potthast II. the material for a colorful landscape.

It is some time since Ben Farip has been an exhibitor. His "Evening In Egypt" lends variety to the show. Laon Lippert's "Study of a Young Girl's Head." in pastel, gives full evidence of his Individual style and sure draftsmanship. Stephen Alke's study of a laughing child is a most pleanins; picture. The cullber of William McDonald's seen at Its best in his painting called "The Black Lace Fan." Arthur Ivone's "Portrait of a Philosopher," in terre cotta, Is a Irm piece of modeling.

Frederic Kolde senses the meaning of the country views in his painting of 'The Brook." We mention particularly two other pictures "In tne Woods," by John Kunz, and "A View From Ault Park." by E. Sihoen-baechler. i We were delighted to learn that the attendance at the Museum for thii year has exceeded that of last year by 9,890. Let us hope that this Increase points to a greater interest lo art. The Museum will continue- during the purpose as well as strength of expression.

But at present the important thing Is the movement and that the artists have become conscious as a body. Tho art of Ohio has been, and still is, rich and interesting, but the group lacks the local color, spirit and flavor that have been maintained In the Indiana group, which not only has maintained that spirit among themselves, but has aroused it in the people of the state. Their slogan seems to be Indiana art for Indiana people. With Cincinnati, Cleevland, Columbus. Toledo.

and Dayton to draw upon, there is no end to the possibilities, and we. hope Ohio will arise as a body conscious. Art, In order to function properly, must take its place in civic life. In the future we hope the fates of Ohio artists will be bound up with the fortunes of the state, Meanwhile, some of her print makers have triumphed even If their work lacks the native strain. Our own Hurley, who Is one man whose art has a strong native flavor, might have come up stronger with better and more typical selections from his well-filled portfolio.

He only sends two prints, "Fountain Square at Night" and "Christ Church Tower." Thsse are very delicate and charming prints, but he might have selected more stri dent numbers for an aggregation like this. The showing of Benjamin Miller and Charles Locke makes itself distinctly felt. Their Individual series each consists of four prints, well selected for the admirable qualities which distinguish their work. They are both strong men and they strike with force. Their plates are well known, but I winrt my readers to note the exquisite tonal quality In Charles Locke's lithographs of Furman street.

Rudolph Stanley-Brown and Orville Peets, of Cleveland, are the two out-of-town men who are outstanding. Both have a fine technical command Mr. Peets Is a skillful wood-block cutter; this Is shown In his four Portuguese subjects. His three etchings have a fine decorative spirit as also a fine blending of craft and picturlza-tlon. Stanley-Brown's dry points of "Venice and Verona," more loosely textured, seem particularly fine.

His architectural drawings are very skillful and artistic and arc absolutely without the flavor of architectural drawing boards. The fugitive effects he has caught are well worth remembering. "Spring Night," by Russell Limbach, Is a print that is marked for its feeling of modern decorative treatment. The group is composed of 29 etchers with 57 prints as a representative showing. MARY ALEXANDER.

From Broadway Maryland," made a touching address, stating that it was her one desire to receive In her stage career the honor and distinction that it has been Mr. Mellish's good fortune to merit. Fuller Melllsh became an actor in London, his birthplace, at the age of fifteen, and he has trod the boards ever since. Some of the stars he has supported In his long career are Richard Mansfield in "Don Carlos," Viola Allen in "Cymbellne" and "Twelfth Night," Eleanor Robson In "The Dawn of a Tomorrow," Nat Goodwill and Marie Doio in "Oliver Twist," Lady Forbes Robertson In "Rebellion," Margaret Anglin In Greek repertoire, Leonore Ulric in "Tiger Rose," Mrs. Pat Campbell in "The Sorceress," Annie Russell In Maurice Maeterlinck, one of the, greatest writers, of the age, has al- ways held keen interest in Marionette, having written six Marionette plays, of three have taken their place in literature as "Immortal creations." These plays have been studied and played by Little Theater groups oveV the world and are filled with mysticism, deep thought, beauty unparalleled and such literary values that when presented become an educational factor In the educational life of any community.

Monsieur Maeterlinck having followed the creative work of the Frencn. Marionettes over many years became convinced that Mr. Gros with his technique of the puppet theater, Ills vast experiences with audiences all over (he world cculd and would make a presentation worthy of the traditional success made by "The Blue Bird." Fifty of the largest Marionettes In existence, including a set of ancient Japanese figures will present 'he play in ten scenes. The scenes designed by Mr. John D'Neil, American painter, were the result of a special trip to Europe to go over all original material held by the author.

The largest equipment of its kind traveling, puppetteer artists with years tf experience assist Mr. Gros, A violinist, a hamist. a tenor, contralto, barvtone-w actors, all Join in making the tatlon or unusual merit. There will be a special matinee for children, "Uncle Wigglly In Wonderland." Enter Tom Mix The Arizona Wildcat," in which Tom Mix, popular Western hero, turns polo champ, will be the featured aU I traction at the Family Theater for four days 3n potltgfjt'sf aps starting Sunday, November 27. Mix is seen as Tom I a Arizona ra nch owner, a former Captain of the United States Cavalry and mem- ber of the army's Drama Flashes That grand old actor, Fuller Melllsh, who plays the role of Mr.

Frietchie in the operetta, "My Maryland" at Jolson's Theater, New York, has reached the half-century mark in his stage career. The occasion was celebrated recently with fitting ceremony, nearly all the stars appearing in New York being present to do homage to a gfeat thespian. Mr. Melllsh was presented with a silver cup by his fellow players In "My Maryland," upon which was eneraved the names of all the productions in which he has appeared, together with the names of the stars he has supported. As it happened that his sixty-fifth birthday came at the same time, there was actually a double celebration.

Miss Evelyn Herbert, prima donna of "My polo team. Doro- I "thy Sebastian, a mous Alabama beauty and known as "the Gloria 1 Swanson of the South," Is featured Ji opposite Mix. promlnetifsn- i porting roles are essayed by ISfelJf Bard, Marcella Day, Gordon Elliot, -v Monte iCollins, Cissy Fitzgerald and Doris Dawson. And, of course. Mix's famous horse, "Tony," again plays a conspicuous part.

Direction' was by It. William Nelll. 1.