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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1917

Page

2

Neil O'Brien Minstrels Bring Busy Tour To Norfolk

The Neil O'Brien Minstrels toured the Academy of Music with a new show full of songs gags and dances. Highlights included James Barardi Earl Holmes and the Ebony Yacht Club number with Leslie Berry as interlocutor. Prices for matinee range 50 cents balcony 50 75 cents lower floor while night seats run 1.50 50 cents with tickets at Elvings.

Neil O’brien Academy of Music Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Colonial Theatre Amd Neil O'Brien Pnew Lasses White Eddie Ross Happy Benway Major Nowak Steve Werher al Marto Laugh Factory James Barardi Earl Holmes Dixie Land J. Lester Haberkorn Allen Earle Leslie Berry Paul Lalonde Jonathan Haw Joseph Andre Carl Strauss J. Mattick John Brennan Ebony Yacht Club Ross George M. Cohan Villa Mexican Novak Itln Elvington’s

Hopwood Comedy Draws Record Laughs at Harris and Selwyn

Avery Hopwood's latest play becomes a record breaking hit after its premier at the Harris theatre New York. Demand pours into Selwyn Company as audiences laugh at the show and plan for its Academy of Music appearance on April 17 next Tuesday.

Harris Theatre New York Avery Hopwood Selwyn& Company Academy of Music

Royal's Great New Show At The Royal

Jester Richards star blackface performer seeks a discarded 52 inch pair of pants to fit his act after his current costume deteriorated. He headlines a lively Royal stage show with Seymour and Dupree new singing act and the Palm Beach Quartette furnishing harmony.

ROYAL Lester Richards the Royal Seymour Dupree Palm Beach

Blanche Sweet in Those Without Sin at Grand Tomorrow

The article previews Blanche Sweet in the Lasky Paramound production Those Without Sin at the Grand tomorrow. Set in Richmond during the Civil War, the drama follows a young girl who aids friends by sacrificing herself as Federal troops advance, with praise for Miss Sweet’s performance and the film’s inventive plot.

Blanche Sweet Lasky-Paramount Harvey T George D Thomas Geraghty Miss Gantege Richmond Ted Miss Sweet

Scores and Honors in Domestic Science Quarter Totals

The Domestic Science Honor Roll for the Third Quarter 1916-1917 lists multiple honors by class and level. Senior and freshman groups show First and Second Honors with scores ranging from 90 to 97.5, highlighting top performers such as Laura Cox and Kathleen Windley.

Verna Crute Liv May Gaylord Arabella Gore Rebecca Keathley Elizabeth McClure Rubyorter Rosa Salling Mary Warren Margaret Williams Clayton Bellamy Howard Penton Charlton Symmes James Westbrook George Rountree Lucia Woody Archie Keels Dorothy Davis Mae Grant Lena McInnis Jacob Abramowitz Hardy Clemmons Lucy Harvey Ralph McKeithan Mabel Eyre Isabel Hinnant Irene Price Lucile Solky Fannie Thompson Omah Williams Lucile Merritt Mary Cumming Mary Benitz Emille Bissenger Mark Keels Johanna Rehder Emma Z Botal

Admiral Grant Leads U S Submarine Force in Hidden War

Admiral A W Grant heads the United States submarine service from his Pacific base directing U boats in the Philippines and other theaters. Since June 1915 he has guided the development of this rapidly growing arm of national defense.

Admiral Grant Washington United States Submarine Service A. W. Grant America Pacific Philippines National Defense

Civilization dominates New York cinema critics at Criterion

New York papers praise Thomas H Ince's Civiliz ation premier calling it unprecedented and massive. New York Press says it transcends any previous dramatic picture. Tribune declares it the greatest motion picture ever made. World calls it the most impressive sight on stage or screen. M P News notes it is more elaborate than Birth of a Nation.

Wilmington Thomas H. Ince Criterion Theatre New York New York Press Tribune M. P. News

Nuxated Iron Promises Strength To Nervous Women

An advertising feature touts Nuxated Iron as a 100 percent strength and endurance builder for weak nervous women. It cites Dr Schuyler C. Jaques and Dr Ferdinand King endorsing organic iron, warns against inorganic forms, and claims quick gains after two weeks of five grain tablets thrice daily. Jarman & Futrelle dispense it.

Yallor America Schuyler C. Jaques St. Elizabeth’s Hospital New York City Europe Jarman & Futrelle

Civilization Coming to Victoria Next Week

The installment titled Civilization is slated to play in Victoria during the latter half of next week.

The Victoria

A Wonderful Picture The Masque of Life At Victorian

The Masque of Life comes to the Victorian Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. It proves what can be achieved with a real story in a spectacular production. The seven reels carry a vital human story running through all acts, with innovative motion picture directing and many invented tricks for the spectacle.

America

How Men Should Use Perfume By A M Spiehler

A M Spiehler argues men should use perfume with restraint to avoid prejudice. He notes barbershop habits create bias and warns excess fragrance risks appearing to replace soap and water rather than enhance grooming. He urges aligning fragrance with floral notes in attire for refined appearance.

A. M. Spiehler United States United Press New York

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