oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-17

ELKS' SH BIG FOOLISH PAPER ENEVOLENT VOL 1 PLAIN DEALER Entered at Big Show is to Be the Best Yet We are not going to tell you too much about the Elks’ big show at the Fairyland theater, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 20 and 21, for we know you know it’s going to be great and why spoil it all by letting you in on all the fun before the big night. We have some wonderful musical numbers which are reviewed in another column, and as for the farce, “Purple Flashes,” we have W. R. “Stormy” Gordon, the undisputed John Drew, as Jack Temple, a liar; while C. J. McNaughtan, or “Mae” as he is popularly called by the local “Bills,” who is our show director, appears as his chum, Frank Fuller, classed as a bigger liar. Also we have Jack Cole who will hit the footlights as John Brown, a ladies’ hairdresser. Jack has played in everything from “Ten Nights in a Bar Room” to “Othello” and lays claim to being “some thespian.” Walter Cadman has consented to give the theater loving public of Anaheim a treat and will play the part of a blooming “H’englishman.” Walter is certainly there with a monocle, and his love scenes with his sweetheart are highly instructive to the rising generation. Also we have Jack Cole who will hit the footlights as John Brown, a ladies’ hairdresser. Jack has played in everything from “Ten Nights in a Bar Room” to “Othello” and lays claim to being “some thespian.” Walter Cadman has consented to give the theater loving public of Anaheim a treat and will play the part of a blooming “H’englishman.” Walter is certainly there with a monocle, and his love scenes with his sweetheart are highly instructive to the rising generation. “Governor” Loudon, who is perhaps the best known tragedian in Orange-co, will close the cast as Wigson, a talkative butler. It is hoped that after this show the community will erect a statue of him as a lasting tribute to his art. Not to forget the ladies (and who could, God bless ‘em) we have Mrs. Agnes Messersmith, as Mrs. Jack Temple, one of the worries. This is a leading part and gives great scope for her natural ability, going into a mixup of comedy situations from laughing to tears; from the sublime to the ridiculous. Mrs. Clem Staples and Miss Margaret Brisco will be seen as Mrs. Frank Fuller and Dorothy Gladsome, both dainty, attractive roles, loaded with peril. And they are playing them with the ease of professionals. A part that is a riot of fun is that of Mrs. John Brown, Christian name Martha, a human cyclone. It is effectively portrayed by Miss Elise Jessurun who, thru her laughable characterization furnishes much of the plot of the play. And we editors, as authorities, insist that every nu-to-the-minute farce should have its plot. The scenic effects and costuming were both made at an expense of $5000 especially for this show, and we grantee that “Purple Flashes” will be a sure cure for “FLU,” tired feeling, broken hearts or a bad disposition. Put on your old hat and new tie and come over. THERE ARE NO Bad Actors THERE ARE NO Bad Actors IN “Purple Flashes” but there are hundreds of these fellows who are waiting to trick the unsuspecting and make a “get-away” with their hard-earned savings. Deposit your savings with this bank where your finances will be safely guarded. First National Bank AND AmericanSavingsBank ANAHEIM SHOW MES PRINTED PROTECTIVE ONCEINAWHILE ORDER OF Entered at the Anaheim Roostoffice as the Worst Kind of Male Matter "Purple Flashes" Seat Sale The reserved heat sale for "PURPLE FLASHES" opens at the Mullinix Drug Store on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. and the committee advises everyone to get their seats early as they will be in demand. No phone orders will be received till noon of the day of the show or until those waiting have been taken care of. BE IN LINE at the sale opening and get your choice seats. The admission for "PURPLE FLASHES" is $1.00 and $1.50 (War tax extra). Those holding Elks' $1.00 tickets and desiring the $1.50 seats can exchange three of the $1.00 Elk tickets for two of the $1.50 reserved seat tickets. Elk tickets are the same as cash to the holder. SEAT SALE Ticket War Tax Total Entire Balcony $1.00 10c $1.10 Entire Lower Floor $1.50 15c $1.65 Obey That Impulse and Reserve Seats B. P. O. E. BEST PEOPLE ON EARTH —and— B. P. O. E. BEST PEOPLE ON EARTH —and— The Brunswick BEST PHONOGRAPH ON EARTH Schmidts Music Store Over 2600 Records to Select From 177 W. Center St. Anaheim Harry Fellinge SALESMANAGER Established 1914 'Purple Flashes' Song Revues Show Fun, Fads and Fashions The Elks' show which will hold the boards at the Fairyland theater on next Monday and Tuesday will carry a cast of 50 people. And not satisfied with giving full money's worth with the rattling farce-comedy which is explained in another column, and which is one of the greatest successes of recent years, the Elks are featuring several revues. They will be the most elaborately staged acts seen behind local footlights in many a moon. The opening with the "Fashion Show Revue" and the "Kiddies' Fashion Parade," led by R. T. Corley which offers an elaborate showing of eccentric styles and swingy song numbers. The following girls appear as models: "The Blue Girl," Miss Lucile Nenno; "The Red Girl," Miss Jean Wilke; "The Green Girl," Miss Beatrice Scraper; "The Brown Girl," Miss Mabel Ziegler; "The Old Rose Girl," Miss Clara Keister; "The Gold Girl," Miss Estella Hammerstein; "The Flame Girl," Miss Doris Eden; "The Bride," Miss Helen Wilke, and "The Old Fashioned Girl," Miss Edith Larson. Also the following kiddies appear as models: "The which offers an elaborate showing of eccentric styles and swingy song numbers. The following girls appear as models: "The Blue Girl," Miss Lucile Nenno; "The Red Girl," Miss Jean Wilke; "The Green Girl," Miss Beatrice Scaper; "The Brown Girl," Miss Mabel Ziegler; "The Old Rose Girl," Miss Clara Keister; "The Gold Girl," Miss Estella Hammerstein; "The Flame Girl," Miss Doris Eden; "The Bride," Miss Helen Wilke, and "The Old Fashioned Girl," Miss Edith Larson. Also the following kiddies appear as models: "The Bathing Girl," Helen Hartfield; "The Society Girl," Harriet Riley; "The Vamp," Josephine Shanks; "The Ballet Dancer," Marion Stroup; and "The Bride," Goldie Lichenstein. Master Elmer James Wagoner also will appear in a novelty stunt in the show. In "the Old Time Song Revue," A. J. Garraway will sing a solo lead of "Bring Back the Songs of Long Ago," and the following girls appear as models: "The Southern Girl" in There's a Girl In the Heart of Maryland; Miss Gay Cook; Chinese Girl in 'Chinatown,' Miss Katherine Huarte; "Jazz Military Dancer" in "Over There," Mrs. Dolllie Cohen; "The Elk's Girl," in "Old Lang Syne," Miss Lillian Degryse. In "Melodyland," which features some of the most popular of the late musical comedy song hits, Mrs. C. E. Harbeson will sing a solo of "My Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown," from "Irene"; Miss Helen Novak will take the Italian role from the popular play "The Wop," and offer a characterization dancing number; Miss Louise Schmidt and W. R. Gordon are featuring the well known song success, "The Love Nest," from "Mary," George Cohan's great success. Misses Elsalle Schellens, Lanetti Rubl, Lydia Davis, Amanda Schaffer, Dorothy Schellens, and Helen Stofsel are to be featured in a special singing and dancing number offering the song numbers "Cry Baby Blues," and "I'm Nobody's Baby." A chorus which is the peppiest and prettiest ever assembled in this city and which will work in all revues as well as a special big chorus opening, will be composed of the Misses Viola Lensing, Melba Dugas, Katherine Montenyohl, Ethel Easton, Anna Meyers, Clara Bainsberger, Dorothy Garrison, Gretchen Holland, Alma Barnes, Norma Bradstad, Lovenia O'Toole, Grace Jackson, Mae Vance, Doris Lee, Florence Allan and Pearl Burris. R. N. Mendoza and T. H. Sutton will offer a special solo singing and piano act, and R. P. Kellogg will appear in a jazz novelty violin act. There will be a good orchestra in the pit, under the direction of Frank Powell, musical director of the production and the production will be perfectly staged in the same lavish style as was maintained in the many coast cities in which "Purple Flashes" was acclaimed the finest offering of many seasons. The costuming and scenery for the entire show is carried by C. J. McNaughtan, the professional show producer, who is directing "Purple Flashes" for the Elks and they are both beautiful. Some wonderful evening wraps and gowns are shown. The cast of the show is rehearsing faithfully and when the curtain goes up on the first act of "Purple Flashes" patrons will witness a show, the like of which for local talent, has never been seen in the city. Remember the seat sale opens at the Mullinix Drug Store this Saturday at 10 a.m. Better be in line and not miss the event of the season. GET YOUR SEATS EARLY. "Just what I was going to do!" "Just what I was going to do!" Wigson, the butler in "Purple Flashes," causes many humorous situations by the constant use of this phrase. Open a bank account and let us become your financial advisor. Don't wait until you suffer losses and have to remark "just what I was going to do" when someone suggests that you should have consulted a bank. Golden State National Bank ANAHEIM