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MADE SEVERAL ADDRESSES
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Today He Will Meet Secretaries of
the Association and Will At-
tend Other Meetings.
Yesterday -waa a buay day for R. A.
Walts Jr.. International aacratary of the
Young Men'a Christian Association who
is spending Wednesday and Thursday In
Houston aa a tuest of the local ornanl-
nit Ion. In the morning he luhlimxcd the
High school boys and afterward attend-
ed a meeting of the Pastors' association
where the subject of co-operntlou between
the churches and the association was dis-
cussed. A report of the commission on
co-operation with the churches was read
being called for by Rev. A. F. Sanderson
who presided ever the meeting. Mr.
Walte was preaant and rave the pastors
some valuable suggestion which came as
ine experience nr other nlaces
At noon Mr. Walte was a guest of the
Christian Association at a luncheon and
spoke to the members on athletics giving
them much Interesting Information about
races endurance contests and other ath-
letic news. Mr. Walte Is a noted athlota
nimsen Having held several positions on
lu .t.i'n tAma In I . . . U . . tlit Imarlotn
track team at the Olympic games at
Paris In 1901. and holding the New York
State and Syracuse record for the 220-
yard dash. :U 2-& lackinit onlv one-fifth
01 noiaing in world record.
MET THB DIRECTORS.
Yesterday afternoon at 2 30 Mr. Walta
met the board of directors of the Young
Men's Christian Association and discussed
the possibilities of co-operation with the
churches and the Sunday schools.
At 4 o'clock he addressed the boys of
tne grammar-school age. at which a large
number were present and considerable In-
terest was aroused.
At 5:30 ne attended the regular B hie
Class supper or the HlMh school boys
which Is held every week there being a
class corresponding to each of the four
classes In the High school. At this meet-
ing there were flftv-slx boys present.
Mr. Walte addressed the aasemblv from
6:50 till o'clock.
At b:30 tne International secretary met
the senior leaders corps of the gymna-
sium taking supper with them and mak
ing an address on the best methods or
relating the religious work with the phys-
ical department. The corps decided to
take the responsibility of ushering and
arranging for the meeting Sumluv after-
noon at J:30 when Dr. Lndrith will
speak. For this occasion there will be a
special program of music rendered by the
orchestra. State Secretary I.. A. Coulter
was also in attendance at the meeting or
the corps last night.
PROGRAM FOR Tlll'RSDAT.
Secretary Walte will be as busily en
gaged today as he was yesterday and
will attend several meetings and make
addresses at each of them. The first
meeting scheduled for today is the one
at the Young Men's Christian Association
this morning at 6:30 o'clock being a
prayer service for the men boarding In
the dormitory.
Again at :aa o clock this morning he
will meet the secretaries of the associa-
tion and discuss with them the latest
developments In co-operation with tiie
Sunday schools. There Is much discus
sion now In regard to the help the boys'
department of the Young Men's Chris-
tian Association can render the Sunday
schools. Mr. Walte will give the secre
taries the benefit of his experience and
bring to them information along other
lines.
Prof. Welch's school will be visited at
10 o'clock by Secretary Waite where he
will apaln make an address.
Via a-lll till. llinj.h'Ain u-ltk Ih. tm-
mittees of the boys' department and of
the religious department.
WITH TEACHERS OF BOYS' CLASSES
One of the most important of all the
meetings which Mr. Walte will have dur
ing his visit to Houston will be the con
ference this evening with the Sunday
school superintendents and male teachers
of boys classes and to wnlch conference
the pastors of the city are invited. Sud-
per will be served at 6:30 o'clock anil
each i-erson who desires to do so can
havt their supper with Mr Walte and
tne other conferees by paying the smuil
sum of 25 cents which will cover the pi
penie to the Youiir Men's Christian As
boclatton in providing the supper. It li
urged however upon all of those who
will attend with the expectation of havln ;
supper mat tney notify .Mr. Dillon at
the Youn? Men Christian Association
as early as possibh-. so that preparation
may he made for tnein. I he number in
attendance will be difficult to estimate
and the purpose of having notification
piven the asroclati.m is that all ma ob-
served without the association Incurring
the expense of proviulng for some who
will not tome. About seventy-five have
already notified Mr. Dillon.
At the coiuiuslo!! of tiie supper Mr.
Waite will make a short address on "Thij
Boy and the .Sunday School" after which
tne remainder if the evening will be
spent :n presenting to Mr. Waite the
problems which have confronted Houston
Sunday school workers and getting th
benefit of his experience in meeting con-
ditions of a similar ci aracter. It Is hoped
that every male teacher of a boys' class
In the city will be present. If it Is not
convenient for those who desire to hear
Mr. Waite to atic:id t ie supper thev can
drop In about ti:So and as there will be
no set program aftni Mr. Waite s talk
thoBe who l.HVfc oih:r engagements and
are forced to lecve ni ly do so without any
arrangements.
The meeting tonight will end Mr.
Wane's work in Houston and ire wm
leive at 9:40 for Dallas where he will
make a two days' campaign similar t.j
the one In Houston. From there he will
po to I ort .Vurtli and K.l Paso on similar
missions before h.ivin? the State. Ho
has alceafly been In Beaumont and Gal-
veston before coming to Houston.
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BEADY FOR LIBRARY DAY.
Public School Children Will Mak
Contribution for School Library.
Preparations are being made for get-
ting together the literature for Library
Day In the Houston public schools which
comes on the day before Thanksgiving.
For the past fifteen years it has been
a custom In the Houston schools to ob-
serve this date as a special one for add-
ing to the Bchool library and the plan
has been a most successful one with the
result that the schools now have a splen-
did library and one that can be put to
practical use. The children bring In
small contributions of money. In some in-
stances only a few cents but as an evi-
dence of what it all amounts to the sta-
tistics show that last year the total
amount contributed by the children for
this purpose was t"XS2.
The books are bought in lots of forty
each and are handled through the Car-
negie library. There are books 0n all
subjects taught In the schools and a
teacher may send to the library and get
the books on any special topic" desired.
Next Saturday Is the day for the regu-
lar monthly institute for city teachers.
A special feature of the occasion this
time will be the address of Dr. F. E.
Farrington of the Texas State university
who will speak to the white teachers at
11 o'clock In the morning and to the
colored teachers In the afternoon at S
o'clock.
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Folly of the Circus.
Ida St. L.eon in the titular role of "Polly
of Onus" as presented to a largo
audience at the Prince theater last even-
ing. Is a very clever little actress and
one could hardly imagine .Mabel Taliaferro
cleverer even though she originated tho
part In its indUl run in New York.
- The story of this comedy drama by
Margaret Mayo Is an exceptionally sweet
one. In so much aa it shows a minister's
Influence over a girl bareback rider In
a circus who after being thrown from
her horse and Injured la carried to tin
minister's home where she remains for
nearly a year during which time she
learns to read and write speak gram-
matically and otherwise Improve her so-
cial Qualifications her first appearance
after the uccldet demonstrating the nee 1
for reformation and enlightenment as
her line of slang would do Justice to the
bully of the Bowery.
of course when she Is Injured the cir-
cus necessarily leaves her behind and
her only friends I'ncle Tubv an acro-
batic clown and Kig Jim the boss can-
vasman. leave with it but with the un-
derstanding that the minister Kev. John
lJouglas take good care of their protege.
Afier recovering she continues her stav
In the parsonage for about eleven months
and until the tongue waggers of the con-
gregation get together and reach tin
conclusion that she can no longer remain
under the same roof with the minister
with propriety. Of course the mlnlstec
resents the slanderous remarks ami de-
termines that she shall euher rema n or
else he will also leave but she learns
of the situation and rejoins the circun
but alter her return she Is unable to ride
as before and finally. In an attempt to
ride In the town in which she had be:i
living she again falls and receives slight
Injuries and as the circus wagons are
seen leaving town she remains behind
with the minister the curtain falling
with her In his arms.
The real story is from the text In the
Bible: "Thy people shall be my people;
thy God my Uod." This was the firs'
lesson she learned In the Klble the minu-
ter having read the pussage to her tne
morning after she wag moved Into the
parsonage and It'was repeated freuuentlv
during the performance she finally de-
termining that his people should be her
people her learning having weaned ner
away from her own people those of tho
circus tent. .
There Is a great deal of comedy Inter-
woven In the story the deacons In the
church the sisters of the congregation
and the colored servants furnishing this
but there was easily more sadness thai
humor and there were few eyes In tin
audience which were not tear bedluimed
before the last curtain dropped.
The production Is featured by the cir-
cus shown In the last act the bareback
riding acrobatic stunts and trained dogs
Ming true to life or rather to the saw-
dust ring. Elsie St. Leon who does tho
bareback riding is very fine and is
probably entitled to be the Queen of
Kquestriennes as she is billed. And tho
final scene showing the circus wagons
moving out of town. Is one of the Dest
mechanical effects ever shown on the
local stage. The production in Its entirely
Is prettily and artistically staged.
The company supporting Miss Ida St.
Leon Is very well balanced and deserving
of the enthusiasm with which It waa re-
ceived last night. The star of the cast
Miss St. Leon is a finished actress
dainty and pretty and when she smiled
the audience smiled and when she was
sad the sudience waa sad. None con
have taken the part to batter advantage
according to the audience.
Earl Ryder os Rev. John Douglas was
also well suited to h'.e part In looks man-
ner and speech. His role as waa Miss
St. Leon's was very exacting but ba
accepted Its difficulties In a most pleas-
ing manner and shared with Polly the
audience's approval. The entire company
was good each Individual member belmt
well cast and those who fall to aeo
e ther of the remaining three perform-
ancestoday matinee and night aud to
morrow night will have missed one of
the season's sweetest funniest and sa 1-
dest comedy dramas.
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At the Majestic
As a laugh producer the Wells 15ros.
who are at the Majestic this week have
one of the best on the program. They
have a combination of instrumental music
good comedy and novel electrical eftects.
They opai their act with a local selec-
tion "Sleepy." which sets the audience
going and after that there are a lot more
laughs that make the dyspeptics forget
their troubles. Some high class saxa-
phone playing is introduced but the baiw
Jos are the Wells Bros.' forte. Dining
one of these selections on these Instru-
ments the stage suddenly becomes dark-
ened and the five banjos are instantly
aglow with electric lights. Just at thi
time they are playing a National air and
two of the banjos upon which they are
plaving show the American flag throng
electrical effects. It is a novel feature
and gets them much applause. They sing
well and have a clever line of bright
repartee.
The rest of the bill Includes Tony Wil-
son and Mademoiselle Helolse the pretty
Amoros Sisters Ernest Anderson and
Madge Burt In the amusing p.aylet
"Home Sweet home." Theo and Her Dare-
dies Floyd Mack the champion of all
acrobatic dancers; Mabelle Eriinger com-
edienne and the latest motion photo-
graphs. It Is a splendid bill and was
greatly approved. There will be a mati-
nee at 2:3t) o'clock this afternoon espe-
cially for the ladles and children and at
8:30 o'clock tonight the usual evening
performance will be given.
Phone Preston 4966 early for seats. Held
until 8 o'clock only.
PEESS AGEFTS NOTICES.
Whether Louis James has done mote
for or done more to Shakespeare than
any other living actor. Is a matter of
opinion between critics but no one can
question his devotion to the Bard of ..von
or his sincerity In presenting to Ameri-
can theater-goers the most complete gal-
lery of Shakespearian portraiture In the
history of the drama: his Hamlet Homeo
Brutus Othello. Macbeth Shylock.
Dromlo Lear Petruchlo Malvollo. Rich-
ard. Benedict Touchstone Corlolanus
Falstaff and Wolsey are all too well
known to necessitate any lengthy com-
ment. Suffice It to state his Wolsey
stands at the head as one of his greatest
characterisations a recommendation to
Justify big expectations for his revival
this season of Henry VIII which he
will offer here at an early date and ap-
pear as the subtle stately and Intellect-
ual cardinal who swayed the destinies
of Henry and England with the potential
authority of a diplomat and statesman.
Aphle James who has been Mr. James'
confrere for several years will be the
Queen Kathrlne and It seems needless to
add that she will give an Interesting and
dignified presentation of the unfortunate
queen.
Mr. James will be seen at tha Prince
Saturday matinee and nlgljt.
CHARLES B. HANFORD.
"The American Lord" will be the play
offered by Charles Hanford as the star.
with a brilliant supporting company
headed by Miss Marie Drofnah. at the
Prince theater on Monday November "2.
A modern drama under tho Hanford
auspices is a distinct novelty. The piny
Is far from being an untried quantity.
Its record of success entitles it to Inter-
est outside the fact that It gives Mr.
Hanford the opportunity he has long de-
sired of portraying a type of pure stal-
wart Americanism. The play also af-
fords fine opportunity for Miss Mnrle
Drofnah the ro e of Mrs. Westbrooke be-
ing eminently adapted to her personality
and artistic gifts. A company of tho
highest quality has been engaged for the
firesentation of this exceedingly novel anil
nteresting Hanford offering. It Is a play
of our own period piesented with the
same sincerity and human Intensity that
have attached to the eminent tragedian's
portraiture of the great classic roles.
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"THE rOH'PUXCHER."
"The Cowpuncher" to be seen at the
Prince by Hal Held with its breety.
delightful atmosphere of the West Is said
to be one of the best plays to be seen
here this season. Few wjiters of recent
years have achieved such a wide popu-
larity In this particular field as Mr.
Reld. For a rattling good play of love.
Intrigue adventure plots and counter-
plots we know of nothing better. There
Is life movement animation and absorb-
ing Interest In every act and" for a tedi-
ous evening or a dull ralnv afternoon
nothing will please you half so well. This
play will make you forget your troubles.
Undoubtedly the most elaborate and ex-
pensively dressed play of modern times
yet offered at populnr prices.
BOYS' SUNDAY CLUB.
Boys' Department Work at Y. M.
C. A. Shows Result.
One of the many features of the splen-
did work the Young Men's Christian As-
sociation of Houston Is doing In its va-
rious departments Is tho Sunday club
which Is composed of boys between the
ages of 14 and 20 years fnder the direc-
tion of Secretary Godfrey the boys de-
partment Is being strongly emphasised
and the boys aYe receiving a training
that is Invaluable to them. The boys
attend to all the business of the club
have an advertising committee speakers'
committee and a music committee i hey
have already provided for speakers for ev-
ery Sunday afternoon until January.
Special music is rendered at each Sun-
day afternoon meeting and an orchestra Is
usually present.
The boys Introduce the speakers su-
perintend the meetings lead the singing
and the prayer service and while the
work Is entirely new to them the progress
being made is gratifying to the secre-
tary. The club lias only been organized
about a month and is now getting on a
good working basis. Last Sumlay Dr.
Ryland of St. Paul's church delivered t
splendid address and next Sunday Hon
K. L. Cole will speak to the boya.
The officers of the club are as follows-
Wyllys Taylor president; X. B. Price
vice president; H. M. Stamm secretary
and treasurer. Secretary Godfrey will
go to Galveston Sunday to address tne
boys at the Young Men'a Christian As-
sociation of that city.
REGISTRATION FEE INCREASED.
An Increaae of two centa la to be made In the near future In the fee foi
the registration of letters and mall packages and It Is the genjeral opinion
that same will not be opposed when it Is understood that the government is
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