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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
MIRACLEPLAY
TPlNAHOU IS
GREAT SUCCESS

The miracle play, The Star of
Bethlehem" was Staged last night on
the Punahou campus in front OF Pau
ahi hall, more than 400 persons at
tending the unusual and interesting
spectacle. The production proved a
popular success and much credit is
due the members of the cast and the
director for the admirable way in
which the parts were handled.
Miss Ramona Morgan, who was
seen in the role Of the angel Gabriel,
handled her part in highly creditable
manner, and eacn appearance made
by her drew the attention or the aud
fence. The three shepherds played
their parts with ease and self-confi-
dence, and their singing was especial
ly liked by ali. David wilmington ana
Miss Ruth Harrington, and Max and
Gyll respectively, were fayorites OF
the audience throughout the play,
while the three kings and their at
teHdants added greatly to the effect
of the production.
One OF the most picturesque scenes
OF the play was during the last act,
when the members 0l the cast assem-
bled to bestow gifts upon the Christ
child. The part Of Mary, the mother
of the Christ child, was remarkably
wen enacted by Miss Mildred Chaplin.
On the whole the performers are de-
serving of great deal Of credit fer
the manner In which the "Star o.
Bethlehem was presented.
The play was given under the tiirec-
ton Of the seniors and Juniors OF
Punahou
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Gold coin to the amount of $310, 900
was engaged atrtbe sub treasury for
shipment TO Canada.
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valises checked. city Transfer Co
ADV. $500
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There are 666 laughs at least to each
act in Officer $685." staged by the
Players as the offering for the firsG
, half of the week at the BijOu theater.
This M2cHugh farce-comedy is billed
as the great laughing success and
4 it is all of that, with side-trimmings
OF chuckles, giggles and smiles and &C
compartments of haw-haws of the COM
, mon or equine variety.
In Officer 666' the accent is con-
siderably stronger on the farce than
the comedy and at times it hovers on
the brink Of the burlesque. saved from
falling in by the work Of Mr.. George
Webb and Miss Florence Oakley. The
plot is somewhat improbable and
is worked out in a still more i'm
probable manner 1t is difficult to be-
lieve, for instance, that any human be-
ing is as stupid as Police Officer Mi
chael Phelan, No. 666, and his COM
rades of the fiat foot and the blue
coat 1t is difficult to believe that
any human being is as namely silly as
Whitney Barnes. Only the broadcast of
comedy and the most reckless of farce
cover the imprebability of these char
acters with a gale of laughter.
The plot turns on a clever variation
of the theme of mistaken Identities.
A young millionaire; Mr.. Travers Glad
win, comes back from Egypt to find
his bachelor apartments occupied by a
temporarily absent burglar who has
appropriated Gladwin's name. This is
discovered when a bewitchingly pretty
girl appears with whom Gladwin falls
in love at first sight. II seems that
the gentlemanly burglar, whe has a
fine taste in pictures, has equally good
taste in the matter Of sweethearts and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-08
OFFICER
666

Two hours Of uproa rious fun with laugh in every
line. It's called the "MELoDRAMATIC FARCE, but
it's all fun with SOLDERING touch here and there just to
rest you for the coming laugh!
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THE CAST
B9teato-Gladwin Japanese Servant
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Bert Chapman
Police Officer Michael Phelan. 10.
Whitney Barnes. ... Cliff Thompson
Travers Gladwin ...... George Webb
Helen Bur; on Miss Florence Oakley
Sadie Small-Her Cousin .........
............. Miss Helen Carey
Mrs. Burton-Her Aunt. ...........
......... Miss Maria Van Tassel
Thomas Watkins Pat" Pryor
Alfred Wilson ........... Guy Hitner
Cant. Stone .......... Harold Castle
Ryan-A Police Officer. r. Barnett
Kearney-A Plain Clothes Mar and
Policeman. Robert Mckenzie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
OAKLAND

Mrs. David Ellis is visiting friends
In ingham for a few days.
Grover Lovejoy was calling on
friends in North Wayne Sunday
Lawrence Livingstone is confined to
the house by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Livingstone
were in Embden over Sunday.
Miss Mildred Brown. who has been
working at the toothpick factory,
went to Dixfield Saturday.
Harold Mitchell Of Boston was at
the home Of his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Bradford Mitchell, over Sunday.
The men at the Somerset shops AMI
the train crews on the Somerset r. R.
presented Harry Dame recently q
very fine black travelling bag and a
set Of military brushes. The presents
were an entire surprise to Mr.. Dame,
the occasion for presenting them be-
ing his birthday.
Garland Brann and James Brinner
have gone UP the Somerset on hunt
ing trip.
Irving Morse Of Boston is visiting
his mother, Mrs. r. A. Messer.
Miss Elizabeth Bean was visiting
friends in North Wayne Sunday.
The dance which was given at Mes
salonskee hall Friday night was a
success.
The remains Of Mrs. Henry Fetch
er, who died Friday morning after a
long Illness, were taken Saturday to
North Arson, where the funeral was
held Sunday Besides a husband. she
IL survived by one son. Irwin.
Alton Libby, U. Of NJ. Is, was at
home over Sunday.
Friday afternoon the pupils Of Wa
terville. Fairfield and Oakland who
are to sing in the school concert in
Portland this week held joint re-
hearsal at the High school building
in Waterville The following pupils
from Oakland have been selected:
Grace Brown. Gladys Leach and Ken
meth Farr. They will leave Oakland
Wednesday morning.
Acme Rebekah Lodge will give a
Halloween supper Wednesday. Every
one Is invited.
Fifteen Of the Boy Scouts went to
East pond Saturday morning, remain
ing all day. Some went on bicycles and
some in teams. Football and other
games were played. The boys were in
charge Of Rev. H. w. Trueman. scout
master. The boys thoroughly enjoyed
their trip.
Guy Eawtelle and Miss Pauline Nc
0innis were united In marriage at the
Methodist parsonage Saturday evening
1t 73c by the Rev. H. w. Trueman,
the double ring service being used.
They left on the evening Pullman from
Waterville on their wedding trip. Dur
Ing the evening the young people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Albert w. Lord

Albert w. Lord, IS, died Sunday
morning at his home in North Vassal-
boro, after long illness. For many
years he was engaged in farming and
following this conducted lively bust
ness for several years. He is survived
by three sons, William of North Vas
salboro, Charles of Haverhill, Mass,
Elijah Of North Vassalboro. three
daughters, Mrs. H. P. Douglass CT
wateryille, Mrs. Charles Ayherton of
Lowell. Mass, and Allie Roberts OF
Belfast. Funeral services will be held
at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from
the home with Rev. Mr.. Klein OF
North vassalboro debating. The re-
mains will be taken to Knox Wednes-
day morning for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
KING ALBERT LEADS
A SHATTERED ARMY

ostend, Oct. 14.-(Correspondence of
the Associated Press).-King Albert
led shattered and broken army
when he left for France. The fights
at Liege, at Namur. at Mons and then
at Antwerp had tried the Belgians
sadly. The cavalry suffered severely.
having lost heavily In men and
horses. But all branches Of the ser
vice were literally exhausted. Through
such long services in the trenches
many Of the soldiers have rheumatism.
The faded and bedragled uniforms
OF the Belgians told the story OF the
Srdships. Two months of the hardes,
y eost constant fighting levted a
heavy toll on the plucky Belgians
Much of their fighting was in rainy
weather and many Of the soldiers had
bad colds and hacking coughs. Many
OF the Belgians now actually In the
field had no training before the be-
ginning of the war. Even some Of
their commissioned officers had little
training. Consequently the glory Of
the little Belgian army is all the
greater. Without CONSUMPTION Bel
GUM was able to make marvellous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

learned that this marriage. which had
been kept secret, was to be perform
ed. After the ceremony, the couple
were met with showers of rice and
confetti, and the automobile which
carried them to Waterville was dec
Grated in the usual manner. So long
did this part of the ceremony last that
the newlyweds had no time to spare
when they took their train at 10
o'clock
Mrs. w. H. Miller and daughter
Marion of Bingham were calling on
friends Saturday.
w. E. Pride went to his home in
Portland Saturday to remain a few
days.
I'D. ]. D. Ames reported three cases
of diphtheria to the Board of Health
Sunday. Leslie Durrell and his two
older children, Edwin and Marion.
Miss Helen Burrill, who is staying
in Jay, is at home for two weeks. She
was accompanied by Mrs F. w, Bun
ker. who will visit friends for q few
days. =
Cascade Grange listened to a very
interesting program Saturday evening
as follows; Piano solo. Florence Gill
man; anecdote, Oral Wheeler; vocal
solo, with encore. Charles Ridley;
piano solo. Lottie Wheeler, reading.
Bessie ONeil; anecdote, Clair Saw
telle; reading, Marion Hersom; piano
solo, with encore. Pauline Shorey. Sat-
urday, Oct. 81 the Grange will hold
an all-day meeting. Belgrade Grange
is the invited guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
GERMAN CAPITAL
QUIET AND DIGNIFIED

Berlin, Oct 9.-{Correspondence of The
Associated Press1.-An American recently
arrived In Berlin from London, was sur
prised to find that the German capital
showed less outward changes due to the
war than London. He remarked that
there was less of nervous anxiety here
than there, and he saw evidence of this
in the fact that Berlin still shows its
usual blaze of electric lamps at night,
while London, fearing an unheralded
visit from German zeppelins, has greatly
reduced its illumination, just as Paris
has done for the same reason.
Another cause for comment was to see
so many men capable of doing military
duty still moving about the streets of
Berlin engaged in their customary work.
As a matter of fact most of the military
barracks of thee mpire are still well filed
with soldiers, for the most part men who
are to receive further drilling before go
ing to the front.
Another class of soldiers now frequent
ly seen on the streets are the GONZALES
cent wounded, looking somewhat less
trim than when they marched away from
Berlin two months ago.
now about the wounded soldier as well as
the soldier still in the field.
Another function of the charity or
ganizations is to collect books, pic
lures and newspapers for the military
hospitals of which there are a num-
Der in Berlin and the suburbs. There
Is even a society of British citizens in
Berlin which sends it's agents now
and then to American families to ask
for American magazines and books for
the English prisoners a few miles. out
side of Berlin.
The theatres and concert halls of
Berlin are all open as usual but the
attendance is not large. The war fig-
ures largely in the light musical far
ces and in the productions at the va
riety theatres, and the moving pic
ture shows.
There are but few so-called war
correspondents and these are kept far
in the rear and never see more than
mere scraps of the fighting, if any at
ALL Their descriptions of battles are
confined to the few details that the
staff officers dole out to them.
The theatres and concerts give evil
dence of the high wave of patriotism
on which Germany is now riding. Be-
tween the acts the latest war bulle-
tins are read. There is loud applause
over victories announced and patri-
otto songs are sung. Concert pro-
grams also show strong leaning to
patriotic music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
DUNN'S CORNER

Forrest Tibbetts lost his horse one
day last week.
Clarence Dunn is having a we'll drill
ed by Hoyts drilling machine from
Pressure Isle.
Mrs. George Glidden was called to
Leeds last week on account Of the
serious illness of her little grandson.
Wendall Hartford.
Louise and Harold Glidden visited
last week their sister Lena Hartford
in Leeds.
A bad accident occurred at the Depot
Saturday when Augustus Pinkham's
horse started to run away. The animal
became frightened by hitting his
heels. Mr.. Pinkham and Forrest Tib-
belts were thrown out. the wagon
passing over Mr.. Tibbetts and lance
ing him quite badly. Efr. Pinkham's
oldest boy was with them and tho
young lad was caught in the wheel
in such manner as to be dragged
and severely bruised and wrepched.
Mr.. Pinkham sustained &c broken fin
gers and several bruiser on his face
and bad shaking UP. No damage was
done to the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
EARLY RETURN OF
GOVT TO PARIS

London, Oct. 26.-1o5 A. MA Reu-
ter dispatch from Paris says:
The question of the early return
Of the government to Paris is being
seriously considered. The military sit
uafion as whole is regarded as ex-
tremeiy satisfactory. Despite the enor-
nous achievements received the Ger
mans have been unable to pierce the
allies lines and this is greatly aiding
in restoring confidence.
AT the same time it is admitted that
the partial success of the Germans in
the districts OF La Bassee will mean
this prolongation Of the present long
drawn out battle. The furious attacks
o. the enemy in their efforts to cross
the User were made by night as vel
~ day and resulted In enormous losses
When the User bikes were opened
msss Of the German trenches were
rcofed. and the German soldiers were
ordered 70 save themselves IL they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
FEDERAL LEAGUE
WILL CONTINUE

New York, Oct. 25.--After an all
day session here which was interrupt
ed by a brief recess Saturday after
noon, the annual meeting Of the Fed
eral League of baseball clubs ad-
journed Saturday subject to the call
OF an executive committee.
I'VE spent the greater part Of the
day in discussing financial and legal
matters Of private nature" Presi-
dent Gilmore said in announcing the
adjournment. II can positively say
that the Federal League will continue
its course, with the assurance given
us today as to substantial financial
backing. without regard to what may
or may not be done by organized base
ball. The league circuit remains ex-
actly as during the past season, but
II 1t Is found desirable to make a
change, the executive cotnmitte6 will
attend to that"
There was an apparently well au-
thonticated report current Saturday
that William Fischer, a catcher Of the
Brooklyn Nationals, had signed con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

tract to paly with Chicaso Federaia
next season. Second Baseman George
Cutshaw. also of the Brooklyn Ma
tionals, was said To have been heso-
tiating with the st. Louis Federals'
President Gilmore said he had re-
ceived list of 25 major league play
ers from Larry" Schady OF the Bur
falo club. all of whom were reported
to be willing to so over to the new
organization. He also stated that with
in six weeks he would sign his stan or
umpires which he would select from
about 16 applicants for these positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

He began his business career as a
clerk In the employ of Charles e.
Gray of Old Town In 1875. Quick to
learn it was not long before he had
mastered the business Of the small
store in which he found himself and
two years later he decided that he
would start in business for himself,
which he accordingly did. selecting
Waterville as the place for his VEN
ture. In the building at the northeast
ern corner Of Main and Temple streets
in this city, known now as the "Old
Reliable grocery store Luther II. So
per began business for himself In 1878.
When he began he had q small stock
of goods and only one clerk; but his
reputation for keeping an excellent
stock and his pleasing manners and
fair dealing brought him Immediate
prosperity. SO that he used to say
that each year ne could say truthful
Iy that 1t was better than the year
before.
In 1886 he removed his stock toa0he
Darrah building, where no maintained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

an establishment that was a model
as well as being one of the largest in
this section.
But the business grew by leaps and
bounds and in 1890 he erected on lot
he had purchased at "a and 56 Main
street a fine building bearing the name
of Sopsr. the present home Of the L.
II. Soper Co, and here he continued
to uphold the reputation previously
earned as man of keen business
Judgment and a manager of a large
enterprise who realized at all times
that the rewards of business come
through painstaking care and courtesy
and fair dealing. Such was the ideal
he maintained to the end of his life.
For several years he was in partner
ship with Charles ]. Clukey, who lat
er founded the Corner store.
Though keenly alive to the interests
of Waterviile and the surrounding
section. and although political hon.
ors were many times proffered him he
steadily and consistently refused TO
become candidate for public office.
He was vice president and director Of
the Merchants Bank and was inter-
ested In other institutions. He was
one of the largest owners of real es-
tate In the city. Mr.. Soper was MEM
Der of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows and the Congregational
Church.
In 1877 he married Miss Carrie z.
Wiggin. Besides the widow. four
daughters, Lucille, wife Of Alton Blake,
and the Misses Helen, Olive and jean
cite, survive.
The funeral will be held from the
home, No. Elm street. at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon and burial will be
In Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Finding a Wife" was the subject
OF the address of Rev. Arthur 5.
Phelps, d. D., at the First Baptist
church Sunday night. The talk was
given in the presence of a large and
appreciativc congregation. DR.. Phelps
dwelt at length on some of the quail
ties he belie1cd should be possesses
by the woman q young man chooses as
the sharer of his joys and sorrows. He
emr hasized the heart as a factor in
the young mans choice and said that
the true inome-maker should be a
Christian. Although there was a
thread of deep seriousness running
through his address, many Of the
points were presented 1 ma humorous
vain which won instant appreciation
from mis- hearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
WAR IN BRIEF FORM

Fierce fighting between the Allies
and the Germans continues in the
western theatre of war especially in
the district near the North Sea coast
in Belgium around Newport and south
easterIy toward the River Lys.
The Germans claim That they have
thrown additional forces westward
across the User between Newport and
Dixmunde and that. despite the fact
that the Allies had received REIN
forcements,a the Germans have adj
vanced at several points northeast of
Ypres and taken over Sc British
prisoners a number of them officers.
The latest French reports admits
that the Germans have crossed the
User bat goes no farther in this re.
spect. 1t is not known therefore
whether this is a reiteration of the
previous acknowledgment of Ger
man crossing there or Is confirmation
Of the last German claim.
Along the remainder of the battle
front IN Belgium, only brief mention
Of the operations is made. South of
Lille, the French claim repulses to the
1CiIidUc anu dQFdllCCS ny lHC AliitS
near Scissors and Craonne. Artil-
lery engagements are proceeding on
the heights of the Mouse and in the
Woevre district. In the Argonne a
German infantry regiment is said to
have been annihilated
In the East heavy engagements con-
ttnue between the Russians and the Aus
tro-Hungarian forces in the vicinity of
Radon and Ivangorod in Poland, and be-
tween the Austrians and the Russians
south of Przemysl in Galicia~ No def
mite result has been obtained in either
OF these zones. The Austrians have
driven the Montenegrins from positions
on the Bosnian frontier.
General Sir Charles Nottingham Hors-
ley Douglas, chief of the British general
staff. is dead. The death is also report
ed of the German major general Poch-
hammer, who was killed in action in the
Argonne forest.
Berlins announces that it was the SUBJ
marine U-s which recently sank the Brit
ish cruiser Hawke in the North sea- Pre-
viously the U-9 sank the cruisers Abou-
kir. Greasy and Hogue. The submarine
81 last AhS ItluIueu TO HSf nome port.
Commander Luedecke Of the commerce
raiding German cruised Karlsruhe has
been promoted TO be captain
The British government has received an
additional report from its correspondent
with the Russian headquarters, Bernard
Pares. The report. written Saturday and
teiegraphed to London, pays tribute to
me Russian army's handling of the situ-
alton in captured Austrian territory.
American cotton shipments will not be
considered contraband of war. Great
Britain has notified the United States
government to this effect. This will per-
nit the safe movement of cotton to any
point. even including Germany and Aus
tria
II is believed that the British govern
ment's decision with regard TO cotton also
viii apply to non-contraband cargoes
from neutral country transported in
neutral ships
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
WINSL0W

The Winslow Congregational church
has extended a call to Rev. Mr. Conant
Of South Portland, which he has accept
ed and will begin his duties Sunday,
Nov. l.
Harold Suite of the u. of NJ passed
Saturday and Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos Suite of Benton
avenue.
Another one of those delightful whist
parties will be held at the Taconnet Club
Tuesday evening. Oct. q.
The Winslow Ladies' Aid will meet at
the church parlors Wednesday, Oct Is.
from 10 until o'clock
The winners on the Taconnet alleys
for the week ending Oct. "a were: list
class. Geo. Webb 123-76-lO6-s05; I'd class,
Alfred Castanguay 90-s1-Ss-267.
The H. g. w. girls will hold dance at
the clubhouse Wednesday evening, Oct. Is.