+UUis THE MICHIGAN DAILY Vrade WILLIAM FAVER AM To-day IN_ T HUR SDA Y "ONE MILLION DOLLARWS" hetre Faversham admits that he is better in Pictures than on the Speaking Stage To-day MICHIGAN DAIY-Jap Girls Scorn Established 1890 At The Theaters AILY'S MI)-WEEK MAGA-M ZN1 PAGE L m lh nf Is mit Fi (nttnio finra n e * * * * * * W * * * * * AT THE THEATERS * * -1 * TODAY * * ___* Majestic-Vaudeville. * ____*_ * Arcade-William Faversham, * in "One Million Dollars."*. * Orpheum - Geraldine Farrar, * * in "Temptation." Evening, 15 * cents. * * Otis Skinner in humorous Role "Cock o' the Walk," Otis Skinner's new play, which he will present at the Whitney Theatre Thursday, March 9, promises to be a radical departure from most of Mr. Skinner's previous pro- ductions here. It was written espe- cially for him by Henry Arthur Jones, the eminent English dramatist. It pic- tures in a satirical way modern con- ditions of life in England today among celebrated player-folk. The foibles and frailities, the winning and ignoble traits of actors are amusingly set forth by Mr. Jones. "Cock o' the Walk" pro- vides Mr. Skinner with an essentially humorous role, which he will doubt- tess embody to perfection. "Prince of Tonight" at Majestic Something novel is in store for the popular price theatre-goers when the tabloid version of Adams, Hough and Howard's musical romance, "The Prince of Tonight," with Tom Arnold in the title role, will be presented at the Majestic tonight. Mr. Arnold's role is that of a college youth, poor but re- sourceful, who is spurned by a beau- tiful heiress whom he dares to love, and eventually wins, after being trans- formed by the mystic influence of a blooming century plant, into a prince of the mythical land of Lunitania. It is a pretty story and gives the authors an opportunity to introduce a number of unusually tuneful songs, snappy and witty lines, pretty girls, an excellent male chorus, a wealth of beautiful Scenery, electrical effects, attractive costumes and everything that goes to make up the best of musical extrava- ganza. (Omar, the Tentmaker; Returns Friday Scenically, the equipment of "Omar, the Tentmaker," the spectacular Per- ian romance by Richard Walton Tully, in which Guy Bates Post will return to the Whitney Theatre for one per- formance Friday evening, March 3, is so massive and elaborate that only the largest stages in America will accom- modate the successionrof huge settings which are a conspicuous feature of the attraction. It is doubtful if the alluring and picturesque atmosphere of the Orient has ever been so faith- fully reproduced upon the stage as in "Omar, the Tentmaker." This lavish stage adornment is the achievement of Mr. Tully himself, in association with Wilfred Buckland, who for ten years served as art director for David Be- lasco. Cyril ilande ( oming to the Whitney The attraction at the Whitney The- atre Monday, March 6, will be Cyril Maude. the well known English actor, whose American triumph has been one of the sensations of recent theatrical You who sit and watch the stories flit to and fro across the pictured screen, portraying life and death, and scenes in many lands, making you, laugh or tingeing all with touches of sadness, being quite transported to' spheres other than those in which for- tune has placed you, have been in-' dined to bestow your praise upon the actors and beings of the great Film World. Nor do you think of the "Movie-Man," he who risks his life and limb to reproduce for you the life of the Areties or the tropics, wars and giant conflagrations, or the deeds of mighty nations. This is the first of a series, dealing with the actual adven- tures of one of these heroes of the turning crank. 1. Filming Alaska Perhaps my first big venture dates back to the day that I decided to accept the proposal of the Edison people to make a trip to Alaska with their com- pany. It was back in the -winter of' 1911. when the motion picture indus- try was yet in its infancy, and when the two and three-reel "thrillers" were at the height of their popularity. The public, having gotten over their stage fright at the "new-fangled con- zens on the streets of "Nome," and de- cided that Hi Stubbs grocery looked about the same as it ever did, if only the scrawled "Red Dog Saloon" sign were removed. Now the Edison people were pioneers in the work, and they decided to give the not-too-gullible public a taste of the real article. So the last of De- cember of that year found seventeen of us-actors, actresses, directors, sce- nario wrriters and film men, disembark- ing at Prince Rupert Island for the long journeys into the interior in search of wind-swept mountain ranges, ten-foot drifts, and bearded miners. Cold? Only about 53 degrees below the nothing mark all the time, but we were all more or less furred tip, and the cold was that dry sort of cold that does not inconvenience to any great extent. In the vicinity of the towns we trav- eled by stage, but after leaving Nome, . Fairbanks, Skagway, and Valdez, we had to resort to husky dogs and bob- sleds. We picked up a couple of half breed guides, and say,-if they were half breeds, I never want to see a whole breed. Dirty, ill-tempered fel- lows they were, but some handy with the little axes in clearing a trail or chopping a queer mound-shaped shel- ter out of ice blocks-igloos, they called them. They made pretty warm sleeping places too, but I soon learned to snuggle up in a fur sleeping bag and bury myself in the snow, doing a Rip Van Winkle to the tune of the wolves howling in the distance, and the Northern Lights dancing promis- cuous on the sky line. And speaking of wolves-after what happened to me one night because of them, I could hardly be kept from tak- ing pot shots at them as often as they hove in the distance. You see we had camped over night in a deserted log cabin-log cabins are always deserted -on the trail, and. were indulging in that famous indoor sport of draw po- ker. Sam Porter, the other operator, was dealing. Kendrick, the director, made a bet. I looked at my cards, and son-of-a-gun I had a spade flush! And just then, about two feet outside the cabin door, something goes alt- whoo! I jumped up, and threw down my hand, shaking all over. The others gave me the laugh. They had a right too, because I'd have cleaned up on the hand I held. But mostly the wolves slunk along in the distance with the manner of a second story man coming out of old Isaac's place on Thirty-fourth Street. You know the place. Three gilt balls hanging--. You know. Where was I at? Oh yes. Well, we worked up into the interior, (ContinuedWon Page Five) (eal Adbentures of .Michigan ren -0--- F LS I iLeadIing id~ dy XAVKIAY ,Withi (yril.laide The Specialty Hat Shop aistory, and his famed play of "Grum- py." After a year at Walladk's The- atre, New York, and a full season on tour, Mr. Maude last fall went to the Empire Theatre and scored a second Broadway triumph with his delightful comedy, a record of achievement sel- iom if ever equalled by a dramatic star in this country. Both Mr. Maude and "Grumpy" are so well known to all followers of the theatre, that slight in- troduction is necessary for either star .r play. Mr. Maude after a distin- .uished career on the English stage, came to America for his first tour of this country, about three years ago, :md so enthusiastic was the reception C "Grumpy," one of the first plays that he did in New York, and so in- ,istent the demand for "Grumpy" per- formances that he has played that com- edy practically all the time that he has been on this side of the Atlantic. His masterly portrayal of the eccen- tricities of temper and the kindness of the lovable nature beneath the ap- parent gruffness, that win for the aged barrister, from whose nick-name of endearment the play receives its title, make a character impersonation that has won deserved fame as a stage classic. THE PIT lack as tihe Pit From Pole to Pole" Ode Peace hath her not ignoble wreath, Ere yet the sharp decisive word Light the black lips of cannon, and the sword Dreams in its easeful sheath; But some day the live coals behind the thought, Whether from Baal's stone obscene, Or from the shrine serene Of God's pure altar brought, Bursts up in flame; the war of tongue and pen Learns with what deadly purpose it was fraught And helpless in the fiery passion caught, , Shakes all the pillared state with the shock of men: Some day the soft Ideal that we wooed Confronts us fiercely, foe beset, pur- su'ed, And cries reproachful: "Was it then my praise, And not myself was loved? Prove now thy truth;- I claim of thee the promise of thy youth; ,I Give me thy life, or cower in empty phrase, The victim of thy genius, not its mate!" * * * Disturbing the Past DID you see the front-page story yesterday, about leap year, et al? If so, pardon us for reminding you, and the Dailv that Prof . ankrin csnt that Extends to you a cordial invitation to attend the Spring Millinery Opening,. theme back to be done over-as far as the author is concerned. Fame, y' know, will come without ability. This Is Really Very Good Stuff Dear Gee: Assuming that you have some difficulty at times in filling your. columns - even the Colonels do, y'know; why not the Nuts?-I submit: the following, which occurred to me' on a Friday, while eating pork: Is Pit an abbreviation of pitiful or pith- less? I wouldn't expect this to get by, had I not read the coo-ed stuff. Of course it lacks associations. But I do, m'self. By the by, congrats on the anthol- ogy product! Your spiritual shot-i'- th'-arms are real bracers. The fame of Kipling and Tagore is beginning to spread even into the sou'-west corner of the campus. That's a mission! Give'm "The Village Blacksmith" as a teaser. M. E. P. There was, of course, more. But we printed this much as an example of the desire on our part to greet you all with open arms -figuratively speaking. But if you, don't believe the above is good-ask the man who wrote it. "Is it necessary that our before- breakfast intelligence be insulted, etc?" ' T. B. 0. of D. T. H. James-James, I told you to bring the after-dinner intelligence, and you have insulted the company with your before-tea intelligence!! * * * This Is More or Less Personal Dear Gee: Your reflections as to the dignity of the Dilly Daily have caused the lino men to try and becom'e dignified hv ronwina mustaces. Denizens of the Northland traption," clamored - for stories of rough-bearded miners and winsome daughters lost in Arctic blizzards, and. villains who tried to kill the said r. b. m. and make off with the w. d., not forgetting the canvas sacks of hoarded dust which were always kept concealed in tin boxes sunk into the cabin floor. You know the kind. Well, the public began to get wise to the fact that the "blizzards" were only New Jersey snowstorms, and the in- habitants of Pineville, Vermont, rec- ognized some of their prominent citi- Have a look! The, crowds will meet at "U" Hall at four-thirty, and march over en masse. *** Millions for DMfense! Dear Gee: I write it tickles me- (That girl's communication) She .sneered at you, And jeered at you And spread commiseration. A co-ed, sir, I must aver, Excels at tasting fudges; But engineers (I have my fears) Are sorry humor judges. Have courage, Gee; shed not a tear- 'Twas but a co-ed ENGINEER! P. A.W. * * * Let's see-wasn't there something else? * * * Oh; yes We are steeped in misery! By Gee. SLOGAN OF THE WORKER Though poverty yawn like a gulf Between me and my goal, Naught but the loss of life can quench The ardor of my soul. Misfortune beats upon my brow, Till all but life is gone; Still, in my soul a yoice replies, "Strive on, and on, and on." At last amid the stormy night Success begins to dawn; My spirit's ship is near to part, Strive on, and on, and on. The port is reached, the anchor drop- ped, "0 Spirit 'rest! 'Tis won!" I speak and lo! My soul looks up Wewillhave an exhibition ofTailored Hats, Dress Hats and Hats for semi-formal occasions either simply or elaborately trimmed. All are distinc- tively smart and represent the newest ideas from Jas. Johnson, New York; D. B. Fisk, Chicago; and Reed Brothers, Cleveland; as well as Hats