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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
ACTOR IS GOING
BACK TO THE SOIL

Aldrich Bowker who was with Mrs
Fiske when she was last seen in Wash
ington, is again with her in Mrs Bump
stead-Leigh," but he will soon seek an &C.
cupation where the stage will cease from
troubling" During Mrs. Fishes recent
tour of the Pacific Coast, Mr.. Bowkel
became very much interested in the
back to the sour' movement and accord.
ingly purchased a I0-acre tract in the
famous Imperial Valley in California, and
in another year he will be studying can
taloupe and alfalfa culture instead OF
lines in a play.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

of which has been done by Valerie
Bergere for the past ten years. II has
frequently been seen IN Washington as
His Japanese Wife"
'The King OF the Mountains" which
Henry w. Savage will offer at the Ma
tional Theater Monday. March o IL a
Hungarian operetta In three acts.
Frank Finney. comedian at the Gayety
this week, has during ten years associa-
ton In the buriesque field written over
forty successful shows. Prior to his as
sociation with burlesque. he was In stock
in Spokane. Wash. In Panama" IL one
of the successes OF the versatile come
dian.
One of the most delightful offerings In
vaudeville is that of Toots Paka and her
company of native Hawaiians In dreamy
songs and a romantic dance. which will
shortly be presented at the Cosmos An
other will be the famous poseurs and
sport picture artists. the Five Bennett
Sisters. In fencing, wrestling, and other
athletic poses.
In David warheld's company. which
will be seen next week at the i!ational
Theater, William Boag. Harry Rogers.
Marie Bates Helena Phillips. Marie
Reichardt, Janet Dunbar and Tony
Bevan are to be found again. These play
ers have been associated with Mr.. War
field In 1.-THE Music Master" "a Grand
Army Man." THE Return Of Peter
Grimm" and now in "The Auctioneer."
The most widely discussed play from
the two largest cities IN the world Is
George Bernard Shaw's ''Fanny's First
Play" which the Messrs. Shubert and
Granville Barker will present this week
at the Belasco Thester.
X. NJ. Turner. inventor Of the dicta-
graph. gave an Interesting demonstration
OF the remarkable possibilities OF his
equally remarkable oevice last night at
the National Press Club. The apparatus
he used for the de alton before q
large gathering of newspaper men viii be
employed tomorrow afternoon and even
ing in the production OF THE Governors
Boss" at Pos's Theater.
The New Henrietta with the all-star
cast headed by William H. Crane, will
be the attraction at the Columbia The
alter during the week of March ..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Van Buren,, re-
membered affectionately here for their
excellent work in local stock companies,
are just closing the most successful stock
season ever experienced in Winnipeg.
Inasmuch as the engagement Of Mrs.
Fiske at the Columbia Theater opens
with a Monday matinee, Washington's
birthday. there will be no matinee Thurs
day of this week.
A Paul Keith. assistant general man
ager OF the B. F. Keith circuit, stopped
over in Washington IN his way from
Miami. Fla, last week.
Henry F. Smith, musical director at
Polls Theater, has composed and or
chestrated the incidental music that will
be heard this week at performances of
THE Governors Boss"
Henry Miller's daughter, Miss Agnes
Miller, who has been seen in her fathers
previous productions, is a member of his
Daddy Long-Legs" company. at the Ma
tional this week.
"Milestones," one Of the most artistic
stage offerings of recent years. will play
a return engagement at the Columbia
Theater shortly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
Amusing Experience.

Miss Jean Webster, who wrote Daddy
Long-Legs," and who dramatized the
story for Henry Miller to present with
Ruth Chatterton as Judy at the Ma
.tional this week. illustrated her novel
with quaint sketches which are very
amusing. Miss Webster does not claim
to be an illustrator and was vastly
amused when some one entered her
sketches at an exhibition Of magazine
original drawings The critics treated
them seriously and found fault with her
drawinfi, believing 1t to be sort of ultra
impressionistic school.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
Cosmos Concerts Today.

Halverson's overture, Entrance of the
Bojarens," will be the opening number
OF the orchestral program to be presented
as a feature of the special concerts at the
Cosmos Theater today from 8 until 1880
o'clock tonight, to be followed by other
orchestral selections. interspliced with
the attractions of the past week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
PhiIadeIphia Orchestra.

The Philadelphia Orchestra will give its
last concert this season under the direc-
ton OF Leopold Stokowsh, at the New
National Theater next Tuesday afternoon
The soloist will be Mischa Elman, the
celebrated young Russian vionnist, who
Will b. heard in Saint-Ssens third con-
certo in B minor. This concerto has al
ways been 6 favorite with modern VIC
lfnists. It represents the French school
a: its very best in the way Of melody,
grace. and orchestral coloring.
The orchestral numbers which Mr.. Stok-
owski has selected for his final concert
viii include the overture, nocturne, and
scherzo from the Incidental music which
Mendelssohn wrote for "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" at the request of the
King of Prussia. The symphony viii be
the sixth one of Tschaikowski in B minor.
This work was first produced at st. Pet
ersburg in October, 1888.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

benent Of the House Of Play, on Tuesday
evening. February ~, Rt $50 o'clock. at
the House OF Play. t9s N street south
west.
Tickets may be obtained from Miss
Ruth Astor Noyes. s4os Massachusetts
avenue. and Mrs. George Talbot odell.
the Rochambeau.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
EImendorf TraveIogue.

Southern India" from Tuticorin to
Bijapur, will be the topic of Dwight Elm
endorfs travel talk at the New National
Theater next Thursday afternoon. This
will be the first of three lectures dealing
with the great Mogul empire. Mr.. Elmen-
dorf found this part of India a land OF
wonderful picturesqueness, and has de-
voted nearly nine months of constant
travel to the preparation of the material
with which to illustrate these lectures.
The result is said to form the most ex-
haustive study of India ever attempted
from the picture experts point of view.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
Casino Concert, To-day.

This afternoon at 3, and continuing I'M
til 1870 O'Clock, a series of special con-
eerts presenting the attractions of the
past week, many of them in an entirely
new feature, and fine orchestral pro-
gram, will be the special attraction at the
Casino.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
Concerts Today at Keith's.

The headline attractions and support
ing features forming the B. F. Keith
theater bill last week will be offered at
the two concerts today. 3 p. m. and s:15
D. m.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
FROM FELL0W-CRAFTSMAN

Il regard Synge as certainly
the greatest of the dramatists
connected with the Irish literary
movement. I will say more than
that. In my opinion. no English
dramatist Of our day has equaled
him.
CANON HANNAYf
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
LADY DEcIEs

Santa Barbara, Cal, Feb. 21k-"I
think 1t is wrong for American, Girls
to wed just for titles" said Lady De-
cies. former Miss Vivien Gould. of New
York. who is now here with her Eng
lish husband. eff true love prompts
the betrothal." she continued, "I cam
not see why there should be any OBJ
lection to such marriages." Lady De-
cies offered the opinion In the pres
ence of Lord Decies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

The oldest living school teacher in New
York State is said 10 be Nathan Perry
Beers. He is now ninety-one; he retired
from his profession ten years ago. after
having taught for siXty-flve years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22
News of Local Theaters.

Franz Lehar and Victor Leon, COM
poser and librettist, respectively, of THE
Merry Widow" have each written a
dozen other operettas since that his
toric success, but not in collaboration.
Their first joint work since THE Merry
Widow is THE King of the Mountains -
which will be produced by Henry W.
Savage at the National Theater, Mon
day, March 9.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

J. p. Morgan's grave in Hartford.
Conn, is constantly guarded by armed
men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

toric success. but not in collaboration.
Their first joint work since 1.-THE Merry
Widow" is THE King of the Mountains"
which will be produced by Henry w
Savage at the National Theater, Mon
day, March 9.
Lew Fields and Marcus Loew's big
production of THE pleasure Seekers"
which, for four months has been the at
traction at the Winter Garden, New York.
comes to the Belasco Theater March g.
Owing to the importance of the pro-
logue OF 'Fanny's First Play" George
Bernard Shaw's comedy, which the
Messrs. Skubert will present at the Be
lasco Theater this week, the patrons are
requested to be in their seats at SIS
y. m. sharp and 2:15 p. m. matinees.
Patrons will not be seated until after the
prologue unless they arrive on time.
Nearly Married" the New York
Globe Theater success. with Brfuca Nc
Ray and the notable metropolitan cast.
comes to the Columbia Theater for the
week OF March 8.
T. Arthur Smith announces the final
concert of its season by the Flonzaley
Quartet at the new Masonic Auditorium
Saturday afternoon, March Il
Gertrude Hoffman has been booked for
r. F. Keith's Theater for the week be-
ginning March g. She will present her
musical revue.
Julia Marlowe's own version OF when
Knighthood Was in Flower" will be util-
lied for the revival of the play next
week at Polls. Manager James Thatcher,
OF Polls, who was an actor before he
became interested in the business end of
the theater, was a member of Miss Mar
loves company at the time she produced
the play.
Henry Miller believes that Washington
is his lucky town for first nights" OF
the plays he produces. His "The Rain
bow opened here and was a great hit.
and now he Is opening Daddy Long,
Legs" for its first time on the stage.
Grace Griswold. who plays an important
role in Mrs. Fiske's production of Mrs.
Bumpstead Leigh" is an interesting lit
erary contributor. She has written sew
ersI successful vaudeville sketches, one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

Lew Fields and Marcus Loew's big
production of THE pleasure Seekers"
which. for four months has been the at
traction at the Winter Garden, New York,
comes to the Belasco Theater March 9.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

Grace Griswold. who plays an important
role in Mrs. Fiske's production of Mrs.
Bumpstead Leigh" is an interesting LIT
erary contributor. She has written sew
ersI successful vaudeville sketches, one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-22

Henry Miller believes that Washington
is his lucky town for first nights OF
the plays he produces. His "The Rain
bow opened here and was a great hit.
and now he is opening Daddy Long
Legs for its first time on the stage.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
WESTERLY CULPRIT CONFESSES
Abord Ennis Retacts Dime Novel Tales and Locates Stolen Money - Given Thirty Days and Costs sAB Bedbugs Quoted in Case of Landlord Tenant-Death of Mrs. Abbie J. Morris.

the 2d of April. and therefore MT. Goldberg brought suit to recover for @ full months rent. Judge Williams rendered decision that the plaintiff re- cover s7.S5 and that the defendant be allowed an offset of s6.15. The case oc- cupied the attention of the court for two hours. George R. McKinne was counsel for plaintiff and Herbert w. Rathbun for defendant
 Local Laconics.
 John Campbell of Norwich was in Westerly Friday.
 The democrats, so it is said, will nominate none but democrats on the town ticket.
 George 4. Pope and family of Balti- more have arrived at their Watch Hill cottage for the season.
 Mrs. Abbie J. Norris, mother of Charles J. Norris. of Paweatuck, died Thursday in New Bedford.
 Rev. E. w. Babcocl, of Troy, N. r., has been elected an honorary member of the Westerly Historical society.
 The annual prize speaking contest of pupils of the Westerly High school. will be held Thursday evening. May 2S.
 William Culley is the real represen- tative of organized labor in the town council and expects to be chosen pres- ident.
 Davis c. Anderson and family, who spent most of the winter in Italy, have returned to their home on the Watch Hill road.
 and daughter. who spent the winter in Florida, returned to Westerly Thurs day evening.
 Rev. Edwin Shaw. of Plainfield, N. J., will preach in the Pawcatuck Sey- enth-day Baptist church this (Satur- day) morning and Sunday evening.
 Rev. John c. Dutton, of the Broad Street Christian church, and Rev. F. c. A. Jones of Calvary Baptist church, will exchange pulpits Sunday morning, Rev John M Collins. pastor of Sec ond Baptist church. North Stonington, will preach in the First Baptist church in Westerly Sunday evening and bap- tize several candidates from North Stonington.
 The Cottrells and Shannocks, of the I Manufacturers league. will play base ball in Vose park this afternoon. The other scheduled league games are Mys- tic at Potter Hill. Clarks at Peace Dale and Bradfords at Stoningten. Thirteen members were present and voted at the meeting of the republican | town committee when it was decided not to recommend Councilman Way 1 land A. Saunders for renomination The vote was 2 to 6. MT Saunders would have been the senior member of the new town council and in line for pres- 1 ident.
 , With the retirement of Albert H Langworthy, c. Clarence Maxson and 1 Wayland A. Saunders from the Wes- terly town council. the people are gradually realizing that they have lost l the public service of a. trio experienced 1 in the management of town affairs anG 1 who devoted much of their time fol the advancement of the town. l A topic of public interest and dis. cLssion is with reference to who vii l succeed Albert H. Langworthy as pres ] ident of the town council. It has beer
 a custom of late years to elect tn, l senior member. but that is only a GUS tom. The members have the prtvileg, ! of selecting any one of the councilrne1
 as president and the town elects tn, | clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
YANTIC
ket Party for MT. and Mrs. Peter Vanderwaart.

The Woman's guild of Grace church was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. George Adams. A social hour follow ed the business session, during which a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The guild is to meet We'd nesday, May 20th, with Mrs. Winslow Tracy Williams.
 Miss Anna M. Murphy of FItchviile is spending a few weeks at her home on the crossroads.
 William Pendleton of Potter Hill, R. l.. is now located in the village.
 May Basket Party.
 pleasant May party arranged by Mrs. A. R. Manning, Mrs. George Adj ans and Mrs Ernest Ballard was ten of Washington street Tuesday even ing. Twenty members were present and they hung huge May basket con- taining an attractive rug and a brass basket.
 Whist was played during the even- ing. The prizes were taken by Mrs. Peter Nanderwaarr and William Tuck CT. and the consultations were taken by Mrs. T. F. Seymour Quinley and Will liam E.. Manning. Refreshments were joyable evening. Careless chauffeurs. Automobilists going through here  | a number of horses. One of the bak- cry teams going through the village | narrowly averted collision with one | that scared the horse. Howard Bishop was a recent visitor l in Boston, and where there purchased 1 an automobile. i A State Dairy Inspector.
 Benjamin F. Davis. a graduate oi l Storrs college, 1912, has been engaged | as dairy inspector for the state and is now located in Walhngford. Teachers Nicotine
 4 teachers meeting was held in the | Sodom school Friday afternoon at 2.3( | by Supt. c. W. Emerson of WiIliman- 1 tic.
 Wild Flowers Collected. l Columbine, yellow, pale and white 1 vicIets, wood betony, triIlium, butter ! cups, jack in the pulpit and mustard 1 are some of the wild flowers collected 1 during the week.
 Speedy Trip. Emmanua1 Kaplan of New York has 1 been in the village this week, making l the trip in his touring car in sil 1 hours.
 Heroes Honored. | Several flags have been at half mas in the village this week in honor of tht dead heroes of the Mexican war. ! hisS haL Suerile oIoWn l~yWHnnS' l ton is spending some time recuperatins at the home of her parents, Mr., anC l Mrs. Israel Brown
 Mrs. M F. Eddy, with her sister
 Mrs. John Rainsford, and son La verne, of Norwich, spent a day recent. ly in Lebanon with Mrs. A. T. Brown. | ing.
 | . Mrs. George R. Hyde, who has beer spending the past winter in New
 York, spent Thursday With friend. here.
 :, MT. and Mrs. Ernest E'rinlz were re cent guests of Mrs F'rink's father. Mir Spaulding, of Sterling.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
MYSTIC
Rebekah Lodge Instituted-Degree for Class of 11o-LooaI Men Attending Barry Monument Dedication.

There was g. large attendance at I. O. O. F. hall Friday evening when Grand Master Royce of Winsted insti- tuted Mystic Rebekah The ceremonies began at o'clock when the district deputy grand master, Mrs. Bertha Crane, a member of Home Rebekah lodge, No. 50. I. o. O. F., of Groton installed the officers. She was assist ed by Mrs. Birt o. Fowler, grand mar warden; Mrs. Celia Burrows, grand recording secretary; Miss Jessie Elm merich, grand treasurer; Mrs. Belle Stewart grand financial secretary; Mrs. M. Louise Johnson, grand chap lain, and Mrs. Pahlberg, grand inside guardian. Mrs. Crane was also assist ed by her guard team of Home Re- bekah lodge, Mrs. Eliza Coffin, Mrs. Gertrude Hodgdon, Mrs. Isabelle Park, Mrs. Kate Hood, Miss Fannie Chap man. Mrs Ethan Brann, Mrs May Hazler, Mrs. Agnes Park, Mrs. M. Black. Mrs. Fannie Perkins, Mrs. Mat tie Edgcomb.
 The officers installed were: Noble grand, Miss Bertha Thompson. vice grand, Mrs. James Cooper; recording secretary, James Cooper: financial secretary, Mrs. Emma Spencer treas urer, Mrs. Mamie Spieer. At o'clock the grand officers and guests went to Masonic temple, where the Ladies of the Eastern Star served 6. chicken pie supper after which they went back to the lodge room where the members of Home Rebekah lodge worked the de- gree on a class of 100 and Grand Mas ter Royce instituted the lodge. Many visitors were present from Westerly. Norwich and New London, all having fine time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
BALTIC.
Concert and Dance Given Under Aus piees of Parish Soeiety-BaII Team to Open Season Today.

very successful concert and dance was held in Sprague hall Thursday evening under the auspices of the ladies of the Rosary society, for the benefit Of St. Mary,s church. A vic- trola concert furnished by the Plaut- Gladden. Co. of Norwich was greatly enjoyed by the audience. A fine con cert programme was rendered. The dancing commenced with the Portland Fancy, which provided much fun for were round dances, except one quad rIlle later in the evening. Miss N. V. Miners orchestra furnished music In charge of the refreshments table were Mrs. John H. Brown. Mrs. John Woods and Mrs. Peter J. Donnelly. P. J. thy Connerton and Arthur Roy, ST.. were the ticket takers at the door. William Donnelly had charge of the check room. The entire affair was un- der the successful direction of the president. Mrs. John Woods.
 Louis -Aube, of Worcester. Mass. is Belanger.
 John Carline of Central Falls. R. l., was visiting local friends Thursday.
 Opening Game Today.
 Manager Donnel1y of the B s. A. C. team announces that his men are in first class condition for the opening game of the season against the All Stars on Sayles field this afternoon The local team will try out a new catcher. Jim Cullen. who seems very promising. The ball ground has re- ceieved much attention the past month men having been busy getting it into first class shape. There will be a biz parade this afternoon. led by the St Jean band. and twenty automobiles followed by big crowd of fans. The official Baltic 1iueuD for tbo ua-re follows: J. Cullen c, R. Lowe D W Jones 1b, R. Jodoin 2b, G. Roy ss. A Woods 3b. Mccormick If. L. Steffon (capt) cf, J. Charon If. Subs. Gau- cher, Defray and A. Cullen. Masco, Kelly Banford.
 Personals.
 l.. L. Park, chief of the Noank fire department, was visiting local friends l Friday.
 William D. Rocheleau, Jr.. made g business trip to Washington and Prov idence. R. l., Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
NOANK
Boy Scouts Hold RehearsaI-Pcquonoe Race Track in Fine Condition.


 Friday evening the Boy Scouts held a rehearsal in Mechanics hall for the entertainment which is to be given to the members of the G. A. R. A demon stration of the Scout work will be given at this time.
 Barge Exeter is waiting in New Lon don harbor for a tug to take her to Philadelphia, her home port. With flags flying she made an interesting departure from the shipyard.
 Track in Fine Condition. Friday was workout day for the horses in charge of Jack Gardiner of the Poquonoc race track. Dr. George Bitgood of New London had three horses there. The track is in splendid shape and large number of visitors are there every day.
 Strawride to Entertainment. A large number from the village went to the entertainment in the Gen. ter Groton chapel Friday evening. Howard Durfee drove a party of 20 young women on a strawride and sew erai automobiles took as many as they could in several trips. The pro- gramme was delightful and the New England supper was much enjoyed. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Burdick have returned from Danville, Va, where they spent the winter.
  overhauled and painted and is now in Mystic having an engine installed. She will go soon on a mackerel trip. A cobblestone wall is being built on the property of Arthur Woodmont on Front street
 Scouts to Play Poquonoe. The Boy Scouts will play a baseball game with the Poquonoc team this afternoon.
 Miss Eleanor Lamb is the guest of friends in New London.
 Mrs. Charles Gildersleeve of Mystic has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Brown.
 Mrs. Phebe l.. Davis has returned to her home in Old Mystic after a visit here
 Mrs. Erastus Fish, formerly of this village, is i'll at her home in Mystic Mrs. Hattie Ashbey, Mrs Charles Hadley, Miss Bertha Thompson have kreturned from a visit in New Lon- don.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
FUNERAL
Benjamin Batty.

 The funeral of Benjamin Batty was held Friday afternoon at 2.30/ o'clock and was largely attended Rev. Vel come F. Bates. pastor of the Union Baptist church. conducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery At Barry Monument Dedication. Cornelius Donohue and Charles Fo- ley, members of the Mystic division. 4. o. L. of this place are in Wash ington. D. C.. as delegates to attend the dedication of the Commodore Bar " monumen. While at the capital city they will be guests of Congressman Bryan F. Mahan. A banquet at the Hotel Willard will be one of the fea- tures of the visit.
 Local Notes
 Fred J. MolI has returned from Bos- :on
 The ladies of the Congregational rch netted good sum from the sale. held Friday afternoon in F.
 lizards store.
 g. M. L. Small is visiting in White
 Junction. Vt.
 Ts. Carl Cutler has returned from
 1lence.
 rrE Hoxie of New York is the of his mother, Mrs. John H.