oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-30

PAINTED PLATES SHOWERED UPON BRIDE ELECT DAN OUPID seens to have been especially active recently considering the number of brides elect who are being feted by their friends. One of the very nicest parties of the kind happened yesterday at which Miss Beth Walker was the hostess, assisted by her mother, in compliance of Miss Ruth Coons. The company included another young lady who will soon leave the ranks of maidenhood, Miss zuth Crawford, and the two young ladies were shown like courtesies. The girls were each dressed in tissue paper bridal costumes, one wearing a strand of beads, another a wrist watch, made of tissue, and both carried bouquets of tissue flowers. When they were appropriately gowned, their pictures were taken. Scrap books were made by the guests which illustrated the four periods in the life of Miss Coons as they saw them, the babyhood, the schoolgirl life, the days of courtship and the married life. The shower was a painted plate shower, and the assortment of pretty plates was enjoyed by the guests as well as the recipient. Luncheon was served to conclude the pleasant affair, covers being laid for the Misses Ruth Coons, Ruth Crawford, Jessie Coons, Ruth and May Alice White, Dorothy and Helen Hunt, Doris Hawley, Nellie Cobb, Sophia Zinck, Mrs. Jennie Spencer and Mrs. Edna Cortis, and the hostess, Miss Beth Walker. Girls Enjoy Theatre Party MISS Frances Reed was the hostess at a delightful party last evening when she entertained a bevy of friends. The girls went to the California Theatre where they enjoyed "Kick In." After the show they played Joke on Guests An unusually happy afternoon was enjoyed yesterday when Mrs. A. F. Fishering entertained the members of the West End Country club. Embroidery work interspersed with bits of conversation, were enjoyed until the late afternoon hours. When the refreshment hour arrived, Mrs. Fishering brot to each member a card with this inscription "do not eat too many raisins, nuts or pieces of cheese." She then handed her guests a paper plate with a tiny candle in the center and a half walnut fragment of cheese and a raisin. This constituted "light refreshments". Of course this caused much laughter, but substantial refreshments were served later, of delicious kind. Guests of Mrs. Fishering included the Mesdames H. G. Carlin, F. K. Day, J. O. Reed, George Rebman, J. H. Ritchie, Frank Meredith and her sister from Virginia, G. E. Harbeson, George Baker, Cornwall, F. W. Wesler, C. E. Douglass, Ida Dutton, F. A. Wilcox, John Eells, H. W. Saulberry. Guests of the club were Mrs. Gage of Costa Mesa, Mrs. Myers of Buena Park and Mrs. E. S. Bell of Long Beach. Mrs. John Keyes will entertain the club at the next meeting. HOUSE GUEST IS HONORED WITH HOLIDAY PARTY ONE of the delightful end of the year parties was the one at which Miss Amanda Chambers presided over yesterday afternoon when she entertained a bevy of her school friends. At 1 o'clock, Miss Chambers entertained with a smartly appointed luncheon. Her decorations were complimentary to the season. The girls also enjoyed the pleasure of meeting Miss Carrol Miller of Hollywood; guest at the Chambers home. Other guests included the Misses Marguerite Schneider and Gertrude Shoer. Mr. A. F. Fishering is most hired when Miss and two near Eudin a short Waldin a durious but Girls Enjoy Theatre Party MISS Frances Reed was the hostess at a delightful party last evening when she entertained a bevy of friends. The girls went to the California Theatre where they enjoyed "Kick In." After the show they returned to the Reed home S. West street, where they passed the remainder of the evening with music and conversation. A delightful repast was served the girls who included the Misses Gwendolyn Wadsworth, Dorothy and Barbara Bishop, Honor Easton, Virginia Deming, Frances Adams, Amanda Chambers, Carrol Miller, Ruth and Marjorie Reed and the gracious hosts, Miss Frances Reed. Miller Bros. Cement Pipe and Concrete Work Phone Anaheim 100-R-4 Out-of-Door Feast A merry octette of young folks accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Jones, motored to the Fullerton camp grounds last evening where they enjoyed a weinie bake and marshmellow roast. Games were enjoyed until late and then they returned to their homes. In the party were the Misses Fay Sanders, Thelma Guy, Arline Pleper, Verna Mitchell, Messrs Ralph Jones, Donald Skinner, Leo Ott and Billy Mix. KEEN KID USHERS IN THE NEW YEAR BY WISHING YOU HEALTH HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY DURING THE YEAR 1923 KEEN HAT STORES Men's Wear 175 West Center Street Anaheim KEEN HAT STORES Men's Wear 175 West Center Street Anaheim 1922 New Year Day Affords us the wel tunity to extend to and patrons our si wishes for a year ful and happiness. DANZ PIANC 162 W. Center St. THE WOMAN'S PARTY OF THE PLAIN DEALER, DEC. 30TH, 1922 SHOWER PARTY FOR BRIDE ELECT AT RAMAGE HOME THE approaching marriage of Mrs. Margaret Levy was the inspiration for a miscellaneous shower given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. A. Ramage to several friends of the bride elect. The rooms were gay with their Christmas decorations and the two-course luncheon served late in the afternoon was appropriately arranged for the holiday season. The honoree was showered with gifts of various kinds, all of which will add to the convenience or beauty of the new home. The exact date of the marriage, in which Mr. Roy Clark will be the fortunate grooms, is being kept a secret, but it is whispered the date is not far distant. Ten-year-old Miss Gracie Hairgoyen entertained the ladies with unusually pretty fancy dancing and gave some readings. Cards were played for quite a time with Mrs. Johnson first prize winner and Mrs. Potter, second. Those gathered in compliment to Mrs. Levy were Mrs. Walter Cobb, Fullerton; Mrs. F. J. Hairgoyen and daughter, Gracie; Miss Ruby Payne, Mrs. H. Johnson, Mrs. H. L. Potter, Miss Marguerite Eves, Mrs. Glenn Callan, Mrs. Sam Christensen and the hostess, Mrs. Ramage. Former Neighbors Visit Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Ballou were most happily surprised yesterday when Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Waldin and two sons, Richard and Robert, of near Eureka, dropped in on them for a short visit. The Ballous and the Waldins were former neighbors in the north and were fast friends. Mr. Waldin, who is a lumber merchant, and family are passing several days in Los Angeles with Charles Waldin, a brother, and family. Having but a few days from business duties they are making brief visits. Constance Talmadge at Her Best as Ming Toy, Heroine of “East is West” Constance Talmadge, the wild girl! Constance Talmadge, the demur and aluring! Constance Talmadge biting the finger of the wicked Chinaman who would buy her from the “love boat”! Constance Talmadge winking with a mighty “come-hither” in the lilt of her eye brow! Constance Talmadge in love, worshipping Billy Benson! Shakespeare's line in Romeo: Juliet—“He jests at scars that never felt a wound,” often prompts perienced persons to sneer at most picture sword play. But the scars tare expert swordsmen sustained during the filming of sword duel scenes Cosmopolitan's big, spectacular p Former Neighbors Visit Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Ballou were most happily surprised yesterday when Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Waldin and two sons, Richard and Robert, of near Eureka, dropped in on them for a short visit. The Ballous and the Waldins were former neighbors in the north and were fast friends. Mr. Waldin, who is a lumber merchant, and family are passing several days in Los Angeles with Charles Waldin, a brother, and family. Having but a few days from business duties, they are making brief visits to Tia Juana, Venice and other interesting points, and will return to their northern home immediately after New Year's day. Katella P-T. A. Tuesday The Katela Parent-Teacher Ass'n will meet Tuesday afternoon in the school building. It is the wish of Mrs. Williams, the president, that there will be as many mothers present as were in attendance at the Christmas program, which was a very gratifying number. BRET HART NOVEL AT UNITED THEATER Bret Harte's "Miss," a story of the gold camps of the Sierra in the "days of '49," was one of the most popular plays used by the 10-20-30 repertoire companies some 25 years or more ago. Now this quaint romance of the western hills comes to the screen under the name of "The Girl Who Ran Wild" and will be shown at the United Theater tonight. Gladys Walton plays the title role, which explains in a measure the immense popularity of this picture wherever it has been shown. There is a bit of adventure, the fascination of a death mystery, a generous portion of comedy, a pretty romance, all in the bracing atmosphere of the mountains. VARIED PARTS FOR FRECKLED STAR Wesley Barry, the young screen star, is a natural born actor. This fact is admitted by all who have seen the freckled lad play. Wes is a natural actor in the same sense that the outstanding figures of the stage, Jefferson, Coquelin, Salvioli, Duse, Sarah Bernhardt and Sir Henry Irving were natural. That is, he has the true instinct for the inevitable gesture, the spontaneity that with some is the result of a carefully acquired technique, with others, a happy gift of genius. This is to be seen in "Rags to Riches," his latest featuring vehicle sponsored by Warner Brothers, which is announced for a run of three days beginning Sunday at the United Theater. Here Wes has many an opportunity for the display or his roguish, mischievous personality. Constance Talmadge biting the finger of the wicked Chinaman who would buy her from the "love boat!" Constance Talmadge winking with a mighty "come-hither" in the lit of her eye brow! Constance Talmadge in love, worshipping Billy Benson! Constance Talmadge, rampant, stamping her way to freedom over the feet of the vendor who insisted on trying to fit her with the tiny shoe of a high caste Chinese girl! Constance Talmadge, defiant braving death at the hand of Fifty-fifty Charlie Yong for the man she loves! Constance Talmadge eating Chinese food with the certainty of one to the chop-sticks born! Constance Talmadge strumming the samisen with the nonchalance of the American flapper hitting the ukulele. Constance Talmadge showing off with the mannerisms of the habitues of Kelly'a dance hall across the street! All these, and many others, go to make up Constance Talmadge as Ming Toy, the heroine of "East West," the stage success, now a First National attraction, in which she will be seen starting tomorrow at the California theatre. Ming Toy a Charming Heroine Ming Toy is perhaps the most bewitching character presented to the American public in the last decade. It is a role like a many-sided diamond with Constance Talmadge adding her own luster to every facet. "It has always been my ambition to play the part of Ming Toy," says Miss Talmadge, "not so much because this character is the central figure of a play which ran for two seasons on Broadway but because I consider Ming Toy the most marvelous of heroes." When Mr. Schenck told me that he had arranged for me to play Ming Toy I was so startled at my fondest dream coming true and so happy that I could have cried for joy. Realizing the wider scope afforded by the motion picture I have tried to make the screen Ming Toy even a greater figure than was the stage Ming Toy. This was my one aim all through the production and I enjoyed every minute of the work." Miss Talmadge is quite justified in speaking of "work" for, behind the sensational success which she is achieving in "East West," universally accepted as her finest effort, there lie weeks and weeks of reientless toil and preparation. As Ming Toy, Miss Talmadge is seen in the varied phases of the life of a Chinese girl oppressed by the weight of a tradition which makes woman the slave of man's whim. It was necessary for Miss Talmadge to acquire the mannerisms of the Orient as well as to understand the psychology of the Chinese in order to give her interpretation of the role the depth called for by the big emotional scenes as well as the EXPERT FENCERS SHOW THEIR SKILLS IN BIG PHOTOPLAST Shakespeare's line in Romeo and Juliet—"He jeets at scars that no felt a wound," often prompts him periled persons to sneer at most picture sword play. But the scars that expert swordsmen sustained during the filming of sword duel scenes Cosmopolitan's big, spectacular production of "When Knighthood Went In Flower," a Paramount picture starring Marion Davies, which count to the Fairyland theatre next Monday, amply prove that even these scenes a surgeon was kept constant attendance at the Cosmopolitan studio, and split thumbs among lacerated hands were treated nearly every day. Only the fact that most of the swordsmen were experts prevented casualties in the meld from being serious. James Murray, fencing master of the New York Athletic Club, was coaged to supervise these scenes in "When Knighthood Was In Flowers." Mr. Murray declares that in his thirty years' experience as a swordsmaster in Europe and this country he never saw such strenuous assaults at armies. Among the expert swordsmen are gaged in these scenes were two German barons, one Italian and one French count, all of them with records as duelists. Guy Coombs used to teach fencing at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, while Forrest Stanley and Ernest Glendinning are experts with the foils. The surprise of the picture, how ever, is the prowess with the small sword displayed by Marion Davies in the stellar role of Princess Mary Turdor. Disgusted as a boy in the scene she crosses blades with this swash buckling adventurer, and starts the melee which involves the whole company in a free-for-all sword fight. "Miss Davies is one of the best fencers for a woman that I have ever seen," declares Maitre d'Arme Murray, "and she wen into this assault at arms with all the dash and daring of the character which she assumed." It is the plan of the Fairyland theater management to present this wonderful photodrama classic in this best manner obtainable. In order to take care of the throngs who are certain to descend upon the theater, the ticket sale will start Monday morning at 10 o'clock. There will be a matinee every day during the run, starting promptly at 2:30 o'clock, and there will be two evening performances, at 7 and 9:15 o'clock. This is to be seen in "Rags to Riches," his latest featuring vehicle sponsored by Warner Brothers, which is announced for a run of three days beginning Sunday at the United Theater. Here Wes has many an opportunity for the display or his roguish, mischievous personality. New Year's Day ffords us the welcome opporunity to extend to our friends and patrons our sincere good wishes for a year full of success and happiness. DANZ PIANO Co. W. Center St. Anaheim As Ming Toy, Miss Talmadge is seen in the varied phases of the life of a Chinese girl oppressed by the weight of a tradition which makes woman the slave of man's whim. It was necessary for Miss Talmadge to acquire the mannerisms of the Orient as well as to understand the psychology of the Chinese in order to give her interpretation of the role the depth called for by the big emotional scenes as well as the sparkle which is her chiefest charm in the many comedy scenes. As Ming Toy, Miss Talmadge fairly runs the gamut of emotions from grave to gay, happily with the accent on the gay. "East is West" is rated as a remarkable picture not only because of the vivid work of Miss Talmadge but also because it has the benefit of a pretentious production including elaborate exterior scenes of action in China as well as artistic scenes in America ranging from Kelly's dance hall to the home of the exclusive Bensons. "East is West" was staged under the direction of Sidney Franklin, the man who directed Norma Talmadge in "Smillin' Through". The exceptional cast seen in support of Miss Talmadge includes Warner Oland, Edward Burns, Nigel Barrie, Winter Hall, E. A. Warren, Frank Lanning, Nick De Ruiz, Lillian Lawrence and Jim Wang. Among the important added features upon this unusual program, Jack Retlaw will present what he states to be the most lavish and gorgeous stage presentation scenically ever seen in Orange-co. This presentation entitled "A Chinese Fantasy" and featuring dainty Yvonne Farr, the popular Anaheim song bird will be a marvel of dazzling lights and scene effects especially imported to Anaheim for this particular occasion. Varied colored lights will illuminate a setting of splendor and richness never seen outside of Los Angeles. In this wonderful setting Miss Farr will impersonate Ming Toy, the beautiful Chinese girl of the story. PAGE 1922 Best as of "East is West" Club Goes to Hollywood The Evening Five Hundred club members traveled several miles to enjoy the meeting last night when the club met with Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Closson, formerly of Anaheim, now of Hollywood. A seven o'clock dinner was served upon arrival of the members, after which their favorite game of cards gave entertainment. Mrs. Harbeson carried home the ladies' prize and Dr. Closson earned the men's. Making the motor journey were the Messrs. and Mesdamer, A Heying, C. E. Harbeson, E Hartung, B. Hartfield, J. P. Brastad, who with the host and hostess made a round dozen. TODAY'S BLUNDER CORRECTED In entering a public building the door on the right should be used. You are not so apt to have a collision if you observe this rule. UNITED TONIGHT SATURDAY GLADYS WALTON In the finest and most lovable characterization of her career, as Bret Harte's famous wild girl of the mountains, "M'liss", in THE GIRL WHO RAN WILD From Bret Harte's "M'liss" Directed by Rupert Julian Neely Edwards Comedy, "THEIR STEADY JOB" Selznick News SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY Special New Year Matinee Monday WESLEY BARRY in "RAGS TO RICHES" SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY Special New Year Matinee Monday WESLEY BARRY in "RAGS to RICHES" You will have the time of your life following this shrewed kid thru a series of adventures, inspired by the optimism of youth, fired by the unconquerable spirit of American boyhood. Action! Laughs! Thrills And a Splendid Story! Jay Belasco Comedy, "Vacation Time" Starland Review holiday excursions 1½ fare for the Round Trip Good going Dec. 22-23 24-25-29-30-31-Jan.1 Return Limit Jan.3, 1923 Special Rates to Grand Canyon National Park All Year Resort Hiking - Auto and Horseback riding - Through Pullmans to the rim. Harvey Meals Ad any Snacks In Good Phone 217 SPECIAL Stock Reduction Sale. Three Large Warehouses Full of Hay, Grain, Chicken and Dairy Feed. At Wholesale Prices, for a Short Time. Need Room for Large Stock to Arrive. J. E. Schumacher Co. End of West Center Street, Anaheim, Calif. Box No. 291 Phone 794