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Show f - . T WEDNESDAY, JUE ' 13, 1923 T M p. 1 m FOGBOUND - . ; ' HO VO l Pub 1 Screen Sensation at The Third Alarm One Will Build Bridge Over Virgin River The Strand Theater of Real Big Pictures DOROTHYi DALTON I H p TONIGHT, 7:30, 9:15 i HE J ' And Comedy. ; ,j THURSDAY and FRlDA Y Regular Prices Paying a stunning tribute to fire men in every; city throughout the enland, depicting" a story of rare replete with thrills tertainment value good and no little ' romance and hailed Third Alarm, The comedy, as one of the realiy'Mg pictures C of the year, will be shown at the Frilumbia theater On Thursday and to an .announcement day, according Ashton of the Columfrom Manager theater. bia ' Conceived apd created by Emory Johnson,, who was responsible Infor the the great police melodramaThe Third of the Law, Name strikes ' a vital note m Alarm American life of today. It reveals dramatic sefor once and in'- vivid the quences, Jusf What the fireman devoted y, every-daperservant who risks his life in themeans duties, his of daily formances It dramatizes to our civilization. the; lives of the very men who protect us and the property of the taxpayers of this community. It shows their struggles, the hazards they conand front, the perils they undergo we may that to devotion duty their live in peace and contentment. The story has to do with the experiences of a veteran named Dan McDowell. Dan was a famous hero in the ranks of the smoke-eater- s. But his years of loyal service dimmed his eyes and weakened the iron grip that held the reins of the plunging horses, and he was cast into the discard. The old white went horse, Bullet by name, also horse-draw- n the when master of his the way vehicles of the department were replaced by motors. McDowell Bullet was became a ditch digger. arduous. less no in work employed heaped of troubles adversity The he but McDowell, old kept a upon and triumphed in the stiff upper lip end. His rescue of his son, Johnnie, r, and June Rutheralso a Surford, the daughter of a famous were the couple when young' geon, is betrapped in a burning building, most one of the yond question ever created forthrilthe ling episodes scrccii. Thp Third Alarm is not ofpropathe ganda., It is entertainment It shines most engrossing nature. like a mighty blazing beacon ofa truth and gives the square deal for once on the screen Where, unfortunately, there has been !n tendency to lampoon them in films of a coming nature. T11 obtaining this master production by a master producer. Manager Ashton of the Columbia has booked one of the really important attractions of the year.' As a mark of re--toj and as a shining tribute ' spect Chief Boshard of the fire department and his brave men, Manager Ashton has arranged to dedicate the well as picture to. Chief Boshard ascommand. the courageous boys of his . " - 4 hard-workin- g, fire-fight- er A great man said : Vhen I saw The Third Alarm I naturally thought of every glittering superlative in ME Websters Dictionary volcanic, impassioned, warm, glowing, fervid, sparkling, intoxicating, absorbing, splendid, poignant with STUPENDOUS and COLOSSAL thrown in for good measure! WHEN YOU SEE IT YOULL SAY SO TOO! P.! A. POWERS presents fire-fighte- - One of the biggest and mast sensa- George E. Goodwin, chief engineer of the national park service, andi H. tional thrills ever recorded j)y a Emo T. Atkin, chairman of the Washing- - tion picture camera can be ifound in ton county board of commissioners, Elmer Cliftons Down to the Sea in met with the state road commission Ships, the feature attraction at the) theater,' beginning .today for yesterday and discussed arrange- - aStrand four-da- y run. ments with reference to the bridge This scene shows where Raymond to be built by the park service at Rockville, just outside Zion national McKee, who plays the leading male park, from an appropriation made by role in this production, harpoons a congress last session. A 200-tosingle span is planned across the Virgin river at this point to afford a more direct and quicker route, from Zion national park to the Grand canyon national park, and to the proposed national monument at Pipe Springs, Ariz. Subject to further confirmation by Washington county and the citizens of Rockville, it was decided that the bridge proposed will be built at Rockville, instead of where the road at prsent fords the Virgin, on conditih that Washington county will provide the necessary right of way and also room for storage of materials and equipment on the north side of the river, and also will guarantee that the road from the end of the bridge to the present road, approximately one-ha- lf mile, will be constructed without expense to the park service or the state. While the conference was still In progress the commission received from David A. Dennet j of Rockville a telegram saying that the citizens of that county have , subscribed $1800 to be used toward the construction of the bridge at the proposed point. It is. believed that this will practically solve the construction expense on the new road reot quired.1 ; -- whale, and later the wounded and angry monster of the deep turns upon the small boat and, the occupants into the wafcet,patapults smashing the boat to kindling, j j. When Mr. Clifton decided on paying a last tribute to the now almost-forgotte- n whaling industry, by filmof a ing , the actual ' harpooning whale,, he planned to photograph the real stuff. As a result Mi;. McKee was forced to sign ships papers and enlist upon a regular whaler!. This particular. scene, it !is said, shows the small boat being jtowed at express train speed through! the wa-- j ter by the angry whale. ,It ' then shows the whale make a turn and charge the boat. Critics and experts have said, wherever this production has been shown, that this t thrill is one of the bigest sensations. ever seen upon the screen. It plainly shows Raymond McKee risking life and limb in the taking of these realistic Now Playing DOWN TO THE SEA ' IN Dont miss it! scenes. The management of Regular prices. the Strand theater feels confident that the motion picture public will find this scene truthful in' every derail, and recommends Down to tha Sea in Ships, as one of the best and most interesting photoplays' of th yedr. SHIPS 1- 7 - The Wretch Hubb Havent I always given you my salary check on the first of I1. Have Good Eyes, every month? Jnever told, Wiff but Yes, you Gannets possess wonderful tower of vision, but, upon the other hapd, their me you got paid on the first and' sense' of smell and bearing is notably the 'fifteenth ,you embezzler! American Legion Weekly.1 poor, says the American Forestry Mag azinfe. They have no nostrils, s qud their The Limit L ears are covered with dense feathers Yod want a gpod cigar, sir try this brand y?u cant get better. Oh! yes I had. one of that brand Wood That Defies Ret. last week and youre quite right French engineers say the wood of Im not better yet! London Opine mangrove tree is rot proof ion. ' y- A - i i j Civilization Unjustly Blamed. Decayed teeth have been found In a dcull thousands of years old. Impacted wisdom teeth can be found in skulls taken from tlie shell mounds around San Francisco bay and exhibited in the ethnological museum of the Affiliated colleges. The theory that civilization causes such troubles is no sounder than the decayed molars. t j -- 4- i 1 - ! fire-fighte- rs I A Great Cast in the Ballin Vanity Fair PRINCESS Tonight and Thursday, Friday and Saturday ALLr SEATS 10c ?X ! k ' i ii ifu ILL KILL YOU! .v.v.'.v. .VAV.aV.W ' mawho steals another mans wifi is the worst of all thieves. but who can deny that a womans casual smile is ofjn to blame! v: X the ! the love affairs of the c .sVF e . V Jf fa- mous Becky Sharp have been made into the most interesting film you ever saw. , Goldwyn V 1 sft'M, fWw .VXv.V.wrf '.v v Beilin's Hugo Production, of' el . Nil P esen& as ;: 'iTH E.VTH IRDALTARM": .VA W mstem We Mggvsissiaf At the Columbia, Thursday and Friday. Shows 2:30, 4, 7:30, 9:15 zonk lari Supported ty ' v Hobart BosHorthLond Steyne distribulod try GOLDWYN 1 One of the most notable photoplay casts of the year will be seen in this procity tonight, when Hugo Ballins duction of Vanity Fair comes to the Princess theater for four days. This production was made at the Goldwyn studios for distribution by that company and Mr. Ballin had at his disposal all the best resources The of the Goldwyn organization. achievefilm one of the is picture ments of the year and gives the story of Thackerays masterpiece as he wrote it in his novel. Mabel Ballin, the wife of the producer, is starred as Becky Sharp. She is conceded to be one of the most charming of the popular film stars of the day and hap constantly been adding to her reputation as a screen player of exceptional ability. She has appeared in all of the Hugo Ballin productions up to date, included East in which are Jane Eyre, The Journeys End and Lynne, olher successful productions. Technically, there are four lead ing men in this production. At . the head of these, on account of his long years of experience on the stage and In the silent drama, comes Hobart Bosworth. He acts the role of the Marquis of Steyne, a part which he has acted on the speaking stage. Mr. Bosworth needs no introduction to any motion picture audience in any country. He started his film career when motion pictures were still regarded as an adjunct of the nickolo-deo- n and made as rapid advance in mastering the technique of screen acting as the motion picture camera has in recording action. He made the first five-repicture ever produced in Los Angeles, a screen version of The Count of Monte Cristo and has starred in a score of other motion picture features. The George Osborne of the cast is Harrison Ford, a screen recruit from the legitimate stage who made his first picture appearance with Fanny He Ward in The Crystal Gazers. recently scored a big hit in the screen version of Denman. Thompsons The Old Homestead. George Walsh, brother of R. A. Walsh, the director, plays the part of In his previous Rawdon Crawley. screen appearances he has been cast for roles which called for athletic prowess and daring feats. His Rawdon Crawley in Vanity Fair Is one of the high lights in the cast. Mrs. Shortley was discussing the latest fashions with a young lady called. Did you say your father was fond of those clinging gowns, iMay? Yes, he likes one to : cling to me for about three years. Sheffield (England) Telegraph. The Unnecessary Sex Mother (leaving Egyptian room in Giving It Emphasis. She What did you think of Papa says you have more museum) money than brains. it dear9 Ha! Shows what an ass Reggie Well, it was all right, Dorothy he is. (Im broke. but I dont see why there were so She Yes, papa added that you many mummies and no daddies. were. London Mail. Life. TO GIVE READING AT I UGH SCHOOL AUDI 1'ORIUM FRIDAY EVENING Miss Grace Nixon, who will give the Rice summer school af) Oak reading June 15 at the high school Bluff, Mass. She did special work auditorium, has returned home to along the lines pf coaching; and rep ! Provo after three years of study in ertoire. Miss Nixon filled a number! of Imthe east. Miss Nixon was graduat- portant engagements for the Coita-bled with high honors from the Leland and thg( White lyceum bureaus Powers School of Dramatic Art this in Boston and neighboring cities. spring. She also was a student of Newspaper critics gave hei ; er high . i praise for the class of herwork and predicted a Wonderful future for her in this connection In Norwood, Mass., she did professional her cast was declared by critics and to hare produced the best that shad intthat city by any bf its .iocaf SE . play-coachi- - - ng - ' i! 1 ! i -- i |