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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1916

Page

2

Theatre de Lilac Domino at Academy of Music

The three act international musical success Theatre de Lilac Domino by Charles Cuvilliner, touring from Vienna to Paris, comes to the Academy of Music for a matinee and evening on Saturday October 28. Impresario Dippel hails its elaborate production with Viennese syncopations by Milan Roder, lavish scenery, stunning costumes, sprightly chorus, and five comedians delivering constant laughs, with Bradford Kirkbride among the notable cast.

Milan Roder Vienna Bradford Kirkbride

Rousing Light Opera Preview Promises Top Talent and Songs

Leading performers Yvonne Darle Marie Hamilton Joseph Carey and Edward Crawford headline a light opera with famed voices and lively numbers. Songs include Song of the Chimes The Lilac Domino Let the Music Play and What is Done You Never Can Undo. Dancing features and a broad program are promised. Matinee 50c to 2 and night shows 50c to 1.50 with ticket sales starting Friday at 9 am at Felvington's Pharmacy.

Yvonne Darle Marie Hamilton Joseph Carey Edward Crawford Allan Ramsey Mlle Andree Corday Archibald Gilchrist Mr. Kirkbri Felvington’s

Victoria Hosts New American Girl Company Show

Victoria welcomes the American Girl Company for a second appearance this season. The touring troupe presents a brand new lineup with no repeats, featuring Lewis and Root, the Ziegler sisters, and Pauline Glennmar. Tonight and tomorrow, Ticket 44 offers a tough musical comedy with stinger songs and dances. ladies admitted free tonight.

Victoria Zarrow Lewis and Root South Ziegler Sisters Lillian Elsie Pauline Glennmar

Matrimonial Martyr at Royal in Colorful Five Act Feature

Balboa produced color photoplay The Matrimonial Martyr at the Royal promises a rare Pathe Gold Rooster presentation. Ruth Roland stars with Andrew Arbuckle and others in a two role performance enhanced by hand coloring from Paris studios. The film, shot in California open air locations, showcases exquisite outdoor photography and double exposure effects.

Pathe Gold the Royal Pathe Ruth Roland Andrew Arbuckle Daniel Gilfether Marguerite Nichols R. Henry Gray Balboa California Paris

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair

An old time beauty remedy hawked for restoring gray hair to a natural dark shade. The ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as easy to use with a sponge or brush and promises darker, shinier hair by morning, not a medical cure.

Yosrandmother Wyeth

Nicknames in Daily Life and Studio Fame

The writer loves nicknames among friends and in her movie career. She shares examples like Strawberry Cream Puff Pinkie and her own drift from Spigie to Goddess. She christens her home The Wood Violet and a doll Cream Puff, notes the pull of nicknames, and asks readers whether they are foolish or fascinating.

Ethel

Quarantine Lifted At Colonial Apartments After Illness

The quarantine at Colonial Apartments at Third and Market streets was lifted last night. Sixteen children their mothers and a few gentlemen who entered the building to be with families were released and return to normal life. The health department praised its handling and the lone patient at James Walker Memorial Hospital is recovering.

Colonial Apartments Third Market Streets Coors James Walker Memorial Hospital

Degree Conferrals At Stonewall Lodge No 1 K P Knights

The first degree will be conferred upon several candidates at Stonewall Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias. Visitors will be present.

Stonewall Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias

Wilson Fund Appeals for Liberal Contributions

A brief appeal urges readers to support the Wilson fund, emphasizing peace and prosperity through generous donations. The message stresses collective action and civic duty to help grow the fund for community needs.

Wilson Fund

Splendid Talk At Dock Street Church By Rev Bert White

Rev Bert White of Roanoke Va spoke at Dock Street Christian Church last evening as field representative of the Southern Christian Home of Atlanta. J W Buck sang a solo and White cited figures showing 202353 in contributions this year and care for 1230 children and widows. The Home oversees five old ladies homes and six orphanages.

Dock Street

Convention of Michigan Club Women Opens in Jackson

Delegates from more than 300 clubs across Michigan gather in Jackson for the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention. Mrs. R H Ashbaugh of Detroit ends her term as president with rivals contesting the post as policy questions loom and a banquet at the Masonic Temple marks the opening. Business sessions run Thursday through Friday.

Jackson Mich Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs R. H. Ashbaugh Detroit Masonic Temple

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Return of the Featuring Lewis & Root Lillian & Elsie Ziegler Pauline Glenmarr Royal “Wiingtons Modern Movie Ial Academy Andreas Dippel Eka Elvington’s Amparito Farra Academy of Music Miss Roland Elvington America Jtan New York Royal Grocery Stores Elgin Rumford White House Coffee White House Coffee Royal Snyder Hecker’s the Royal Grocery Stores Telephone Red Cross Streets Josephine la Feere Co Philadelphia Convention OF Club Women Fayetteville, N. C Wilmington Atlantic Coast Line T. (. White N. C the Standard Railroad OF the South Dalton H. J. Macmillan P. O. Box Wilmington, N. C Guemnan
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