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Vaudeville and Movie Review. DAVE PEYTON C»mpoi«r, Muticimn, Crlllt THE GRAND “OVER THE HILLS" packs them. The famous Dunbar Players present ed on Monday night the famous dra matic play entitled “Over The Hill” to a large house. Elizabeth Williams triumphed in the role of Mother and drew tears from the eyes of many who witnessed the dramatic version of this great play. Andrew Bishop and Lawrence Criner as the sons were excellent in character and Charles More as the country Loan Shark wa3 excellent in portrayal. Isabelle Jackson and Arthur Ray furnished the comedy moments and kept the audience in spells of hilar ity. Mr. Allen as Sheriff was good, as was Lionel Monagas. In fact, the en tire cast was perfect on their Mon day night opening. The Show was staged ' oy Frank Armstrong, Direct or r. i renown. The story, a very pathetic one deals with everyday life where two sons love their mother. One be comes a black sheep and sacrifices the old homestead to a loan shark and the other becomes accused of a crime which he .did not commit and is forced to abandon the home. The mortgage falls due on the home and the mother is put out into the street. The accused strikes gold in the West and returns home in time to redeem the mortgage. This is surely a won derful theme and will be appreciated by all who see and hear it. Miss Susie Sutton as the dissatis fied wife has no equal today when it comes to character work. She was more than perfect in her role. Miss Cleo Desmond as usual was fine and good to look at. Next week these famous players »vill present George Arliss’ great, S«Jay “The Devil”. ian „ THE MONOGRAM Har - the r<-very fine bill is presented at J . house this week. Jimmie Cox ®ric is a \iot on the bill, featuring Tittle Ernestine. ’T and Hen derson, Zeek and Glascjr„, Leston and Cox make up a v^ty-good bill. THE AVENUE. The Billie King Company will open here next week beginning Thursday with his big act “The Ex ploits of Africa”, Capacity business is expected. Clarence Jones’ orchestra is a feature at this house and enter tains the patrons with good music. There are seven pieces in the or chestra. _ SURPRISE FEATURES IN “EVERYWOMAN” “The great surprise” promised by the management of “Everywoman" is made public in the announcement that Mrs. Maude Roberts George, Chicago’s most brilliant and popular soprano is to sing the role of "Con science” and Mrs. Hazel Thompson Davis, the premiere danceuse of the race is to give one of her inimitable dances. The public is to be con gratulated on having an opportunity to see Mrs. Davis, it being her cus tom to appear but once a year and that in The Women’s Amateur Min strel in which organization she is an officer and moving spirit. Another treat will he Mr. George Proctor, baritone, singing the part of "Passion.” These feature per formers will have the support of a group of fascinating young ladies, among w’ho are Misses Dorothy Ca dozoe as “Youth,” Minnie McDowell, as “Modesty,” Gladys Allen as "Beauty,” Pauline McDowell, as “Vice,” Benny Booth, Faith Brown, Jennette Eggleston, Lillian Graham, Grace Thomas, Gladys Blair, Antoi nette Thomas, Euria Fuller, Clara Brown, Ellariz Mason, Marion Harri son, Caro Lewis and Lillian Speed. Attorney William Dawson has de veloped into an almost perfect “Priest” and Dr. Charles Greer falls naturally into the part of "Wealth” and Mr. G. Sampson as "Lord Wit less” vies with Mr. Richard Brown ing, who takes the part of “The Flat terer.” Miss Vivian Mason gives a startlingly real characterization of “Truth” and completes an almost perfect caste. The public is again urged to se cure their tickets early to make sure of getting desired reservations. Tickets can be secured from Mrs. George -"•eland Hall, 3638 Grand Bivd., Douglas 4111.^ £ CHICAGO’S OWN ALBERTA HUNTER 1 of Dreamland Fame Sings “How Long Sweet Daddy, How Long” — Record No. 2008 The feature release of the 5 th series on the Black Swan Record 2008. Other Feature Releases “THE ROSARY”, No. 2015, by Marianna Johnson, whose Con tralto voice surpasses all others in rendering the most loved song of all times. _ “There aint no nothing gonna take the place of love” — and “Pretty Way’s”, No. 2014 — the long looked for and satisfying dance number by the famous Black Swan Orchestra._ ALL GOOD DEALERS CARRY THE ! “Black Swan Records” WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES ! PACE PHONOGRAPH CO. ! 3420 SOUTH STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. With the Actors. Glen & Jenkins, Big Time vaude ville act are playing the week at The State-Lake Theatre, stopping all shows. Lulu Coates and her Crackerjacks played the Kedzie last week and re ceived a wonderful press notice. Sims & Warfield are headed this way and will hit the Stroll this week. Ernest Whitman, great tenor soloist is featured in the Billie King Company. Wilbur C. Sweatman, great clar inet player is playing the Big Time in the East. The Famous Byron Brothers played to packed houses at the Avenue Theatre, Saturday and Sunday.These boys have a long route lined out for them by the Western Vaudeville Association. The Musical Spillers are the fea ture attraction with the Shubert Route Show. Chas. Gilpin of Emperor Jones’ fame was entertained by Mr. Aaron Malone, in the beautiful auditorium of Poro College last week. A seven course dinner was served. Jones & Crumley left this week to play a date in Racine, Wis. Tim Ousley and his “World of Fun” Company are going big on the Consolidated Time. Howard and Mason have returned from their western trip. Both are looking fat and prosperous. Shelton Brooks will hit the Stroll this week with a gang of smiles and dollars. Miss Alice Gorgas of the famous Dunbar Players now at The Grand is much improved in health according to reports from Philadelphia and will soon be back in the harness again. Willie Tyler of the team of Jordan and Tyler writes from New York that he soon will grace the Stroll. *re in Detroit is a Bailey is «H**(fames 1 friends. Ma Alex-! student str.;vl ,, mina ! sity of Illinois., wm • At the Vendome Theatre, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 24, 25, 26.— And youth takes his fling. Drinks all the joy of life and finds—the dregs. Then stumbles, fallB, sinks so deep, that only love can find him. A story of all you've ever known of human experience. Moving through scenes of vivid beauty and pulsing with adventure. See the garden where dreams begin —the revels of the Primrose Path— the Corridors of Chance—Place of Forgotten Hopes—the House of Lost Souls—the land that love calls home. “HER SOCIAL VALUE" At the States Theatre, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26.—Today a Sales girl—Tomorrow the Wife of a Society Man. Supporting Star, Roy Stewart. They said she had no “Social ralue" because she had been a sales girl before she married a society hus band. She didn’t know what the term meant, but she found out. And she showed those dowagers and grande dames just what her value was. Then she faced the biggest ques tion: “Which shall be broken—a man’s life or a woman's heart? DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY On CREDIT at Cash Prices A small amount down and $1 a week Buy Christmas Gifts Early Aak For S. M. MOORE, , Store—Harrison 1006 He Will Brine You 209 S. State A Selection Street Reakience—Blvd. 4399 IF YOU WANT A SQUARE DEAL — IN — COAL RING J. J. CAMPBELL 4815 INDIANA AVE. And he will come and see you. PHONE KENWOOD 2389 LADIES’ jl ; Earn $25 per Week : j ; Selling SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY > !; TABLETS. Cleans clothes without : > '; rubbing. Prices: 15c a package or ; « '; 14 packages $1.00. Wilson Finley ;> 2802 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, I1L ;! [ Music 1 By Mildred Bryant-Jones MUSICAL TESTS—PART II Hearing good music is the best, surest and quickest way to develop correct musical taste—not merely hearing it now and then—but hear ing it often and in abundance. How may this be done since the admission price to many artists’ concerts makes attendance at them impossible for many? Through the medium of the victrola, grafonola, etc. the world's greatest artists may be heard with very little expense. Wonderful rec ords made by the world’s best mu sicians in solo and in groups, by singers and players, choruses, or chestras and bands may be bought at a nominal cost and may be used many times to give pleasure and ben efit to hundreds of people. In many ■. of the large music stores, at Btated I times, concerts with the use of the above mentioned machines, are given at which the public is welcomed and no fee charged. For a very small sum one may attend the splendid concerts given bv the Symphony Or chestra, at which a talented soloist of some instrument is always pre sented. Even grand opera is put within the reach of those whose fi nances are very limited and the pop ular priced Saturday evening per formances prove a boon to thou sands. in cities where such oppor tunities are offered, there is little or no excuse for lack of proper de velopment of the musical taste. On December 5th and 6th at The Aryan Grotto Temple, Floto’s opera, | "Martha,” will be given by the South Side Opera Company. Mr. James Allen Mundy, pioneer in this line of j musical endeavor in this part of the country, has labored hard to have the opera properly presented and his efforts have received a warm re sponse from the singers under his care. It is believed that the opera will be an artistic success and open to the minds of the public our possi bilities in this direction. On Thursday evening, November 24th, at 8 o’clock, The Metropolitan Community Center Cholf", under the direction of Mr. J. Wesley Jones, will give a concert in Harvey, Illinois, under the auspices of • The Second Baptist Church. The church has se cured the UBe of the Harvey High School building in which to give the concert. Miss Elnora James will be soprano soloist and Miss Magnolia Lewis, reader. Among other num bers the choir will sing Rossini's "Inflammatous" and Handel’s "Hal lelujah Chorus.” Henry Ethridge, tenor, of Chicago, will appear in recital in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on November 24th, under the auspices of The Progres sive Choral Society of that city. Miss R. Lillian Carpenter, president. SPECIAL SALE! You Can Get That Record Success "DOWN HOME BLUES” (Black Swan Record) , 500 in Stock Get it Now! "I’m Lonesome, Nobody Cart* For Me” By Richard M. Jones (U. S. Player Roll) Played by Clarence Jones. Don’t fail to get these Two Hits! Get Them While They Last! RICHARD~m! JONES MUSIC STORE 444 East 39th Street Douglas 418 "| Big* Entertainer 120 J'arlorGaimw, 5 ('OObic Recitation*, 15 Trick* with Card*. 187 Mm, Riddle# * and Funny Reading*. 73 Toa*t*. 3 Mopo lognea, 50 Money Making Recipe*. All * for 10 Centa. 8 (or 80 Cents. Postpaid. ART NOVELTY SHOP 2313 West Lake St. ■! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ M M H-WM M M . ; Chicago Men and ■ ; Women Wanted * a Dispensation Now On ■ ■ The American ■ ■ Woodmen J * Incorporated 1901. * _ Join Now—Dignified * Obligation ® | Certificate up to $3,000.00 f ^ Good anywhere you live, i I J. J. Attwell, Supervisor g 3336 Indiana Avenue B Joining Fees reduced to j $4.50. B Douglas 30 I DREAMLAND'S NEW 12 PIECE BAND BEST IN CITY | Since Packy McFarland and Jimmie Williams have acquired partnership and active management of the Dreamland Cafe, they have begun vigorously to improve the service and quality of entertainment to be found there. Crowds are increasing in size each night and Dreamland is rapidly re gaining its place as the pinnacle of places of entertainment. The latest improvement to be made is the complete reorganization of the band. Dreamland's band, as It now stands, cannot be excelled by any in the city, It is said. It is now composed of twelve pieces, whereas it formerly contained only eight. Reservations are coming in fast for the Thanksgiving dinner at the matinee on Thanksgiving afternoon ! This matinee is to be of the nature of a grand opening. .Many people are planning to have dinner at the Dreamland instead of at home. The popularity of the Dreamland Cafe as a place to eat is rapidly growing as It is becoming known that Louis Ar rington is in charge of the kitchen. “CLAY DOLLARS" At the Vendome Theatre, Sunday, Nov. 27.—Mr. O'Brien's role is that of a clean-cut young man who spends several years in the eventful activ ities of New York City and returns to his native heath to find, much to his surprise, that life can be Just as event ful and dramatic in a small country town when the proper elements are there. .I Week of November 28th THE DUNBAR PLAYERS in The Play That Made George Arliss Famous A Real Sensation “The Devil” A show different from the rest A show of real action and thrills A show that makes you think GRAND THEATRE State Street, at 31st Street — — — — — — — — — — — — WANTED 100 Experienced Girls 100 To[Sew'Silk Lamp Shades Apply International Lampshade Company 533 South Wabash Ave. 7th Floor See Mrs. Porter ' “NOBODY'S FOOL” At the States Theatre, Sunday, Nov. 27.—An Intimate Story of a Pretty Girl’s Soul. A delightful picture that everyone will be glad to have seen. It's a problem and every girl and woman, and men and young men, should see this picture. THE- saxophone shop H..:'es Book Store, 3640 State Street The Saxophone is a good Christ mas gift for young or old. Free Lessons To Pupils who buy saxo phones. Our Record Saxophone Sextette is now ready for Lodges, Clubs and Societies. Piano Pupils Wanted. HORACE GEORGE “The Man Of Music” Horace Scurry, Mgr. Boulevard 2GG6 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 24th, 25th and 26th GEORGE FITZMAURICE’S EXPERI NCE with Richard Barthlemess VENDOME THEATRE, State and 31st Streets .iwwa ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ i Avenue Theatre Beautiful 31st St. and Indiana Ave. A Continuous 7:00 to 11:30 P. M. IS I V l t^. £ Matinees Sat. and Sun. 2:30 P. M. of Vaudeville and Pictures !5c-3$c inci. war ux-Nt Higher t =*=*=—- *=^====3=, New Monogram Theater 3451 State Street, Corner 35th The Home of Colored Vaudeville Always a pleasing show for ladles and gentlemen t-j SOMETHING NEW! THE LINCOLN GARDENS 159 EAST 31st STREET (Formerly The Royal Gardena) You MUST hear Cook’s Rioerciew Orchestra, direct from Rloeroiew Park First appearance on the Southside. Refined Fintertainment. Dancing. Largest and best Dancing Floor on Southside. Admission FREE on Monday and Friday Nights. First Class Restaurant in Connection. BUD RE1DD, Mgr, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Arrington’s Restaurant 3502 STATE STREET Prices Reasonable Service Excellent I give Personal Supervision to my Entire Busi ness. Therefore I can give Absolute Guarantee of Satisfaction. v —OPEN ALL NIGHT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ENTERTAINER' CAFE SOME JAZZ BAND THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN THE CITY SPECIAL FEATURES Souvenir Matinee Every Tuesday Efternoon, 3 to 7 P. M. Weekly Feature Contests—Entertainer Cafe. INDIANA AVENUE AND 35th STREET jj Drexel 1396 Drexel 1381 [ Panama Inn | 4601 State Street | Dancing-Entertainment- Restaurant | J. S. (Nick) Nichols & Crawford Williams, J Proprietors