Moving Picture News (Jul-Dec 1912)

10 THE MOVING PICTURE NEWS SOMETHING MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITORS' BALL Owing to the shortness of time before going to press, we were unable to do justice to the above event in our last issue, but will at this writing endeavor to give our readers a more concise idea of what really did happen. The second annual ball of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association of New York City, given on the night of November 14, at Palm Garden, Fifty-eighth street^ near SAMUEL H. TRIGGER President Lexington, was one of the most tremendous affairs of its kind ever held in New York City so far as members were concerned, and equally so in enjoyment. From the first festive note to the last, which, by the way, happened in the "wee sma' hours," there was a never-ending flow of fun, laughter, and general enjoyment. Not a guest was there in that vast throng of some 6,000 people, more or less, who did not at least appear to be in the very glow of enthusiasm and light-heartedness. And not only was the motion picture trade most wonderfully and splendidly represented there, but others, representative of important city departments, lent their presence to this gala event. Quoting from the brief report given by our editor in last week's issue; "Everybody, who was anybody," in the motion picture industry in New York City, allied with the art, directly or indirectly, was present at the monster ball given by the Exhibitors' League of New York City, at Palm Garden, Thursday, November 14. Special mention must be made of Chief Justices Russell and Duell, representing the bench. The city authorities were represented by Corporation Counsel Chief Wallace, of the Board of Water, Gas and Electricity; the aldermen by Alderman Folk. "We noticed among the manufacturers Carl Laemmle, president of the Universal; Pat Powers, vice-president, and his henchman, Tom Evans. The Film Supply was represented by President Aitken, Harry Raver and Joe j\Iiles, Herbert and Madame Blache. The Feature Film Companies by H. A. Spanuth, A. J. Danziger, Herbert Miles and, of course, Mrs. Miles, and Attorney Kepler. Among the machine people we noticed Eric I\forrison, of the Standard; Mr. Clark, of the Motiograph; Mr. Coles, of Powers, and Frank Cannoch, of the Simplex. Special mention must be made of the presence of the president of the National League, M. A. Neff, who made quite an interesting address, which was preceded by the presentation of a loving cup to Sam Trigger, the indefatigable president of the New York Exhibitors' Association. "Ne wspaper men were there galore. The World was represented by Joseph Hoff and H. Von Harleman; the Clipper by Arthur Ray; the Morning Telegraph by Johnstone and Farnam, and the Moving Picture News by all of its staff. To all whom we talked the verdict was success and full enjoyment." The manufacturers were represented by actors and actresses galore, many of whom added to the entertainment of the audience in a most delightful manner. Among those who stepped forth on the stage, filling with rare delight the hearts of the picture "fans," were the inimitable Flora Finch with Kate Price at her side, Florence Turner, who gave a monologue, imitating a department store salesgirl; Billy Quirk, in stories and jests, which created much merriment; Kenneth Casey, the popular boy player of the Vitagraph; Marie Thanhouser, Edward O'Connor, King Baggot, Vivian Prescott, Pearl White, Jane Fearnley, Maurice Costello, John Bunny and many others. From the boxes shone forth a galaxy of bright eyes, and smiles of equal brightness. A pretty figure in the assemblage was Florence La Badie in the Thanhouser box. Miss La Badie indeed presented a rare picture of delicate beauty and refinement, as she sat in quiet dignity, enfolded in a rose-colored satin wrap, taking in the situation "Little Mary" also looked as she always looked, a unique little figure. She was attired in a combination of buttercup and white. Florence Turner also wore a becoming costume of yellow with a graceful pearl embroidered tunic. Flora Finch wore pink and pale green. Among F. E. SAMUELS Vice-President SIDNEY ASCHER Secretary GRANT W. ANSON Treasurer