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New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

of the great Wagner made its own 9p- peal in spite of the long sustained passages which almost inevitably strtlo the unaccustomed ear as in the nature of momentary lapses. The utter stranger to grand opera could not have failed to realize the tremendous power and sweetness of the gifted and skilful singers who essayed the difficult roles. There was instant rec ognition of the per-excellence ~of the augmented Metropolitan House or chestra under the leadership of young but inspiring leader. Such doubts as were entertained arose for the most part from conditions imposed by nature and not readily overcome.
 Whether grand opera in the open can surmount these obstacles at the same time that it profits by the i'm portant advantages which such Q structure as the Yale Bowl offers, is an interesting question which Tuesday evenings performance raised. Stag ing of such productions out of doors while practically new to this part of the world has been tried and has met with a, large degree of success else where. Last springs experiment with the performance of "Siegfried" in the Harvard Stadium indicated the possi- bilities of successfully and magnificent ly presenting Wagnerian opera to huge audiences many members of which might otherwise be unable to enjoy such a musical treat. The peo- pie of this city who witnessed the first open-air production of Die Walkure'' in the Bowl on Tuesday evening will watch with special inter est the results of carrying the experi- ment further. A suggested possib4l- ity that the Yale Bowl adapted as it is for such use might make New Haven the natural center of important musi- cal productions and experiments is well worth thinking about. The chance of bringing to the rank and file of this or any other community truly great music presented under such impressive circumstances as marked the Tuesday evening perform ance in the Bowl should make a strong appeal to the imagination of a people that must always reach out for the fine, inspiring things that life has to offer.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
As to Low NeckS.
Norwich Record )

The general conference in Elwood, Indiana denounced the short skirt and the low neck dresses for women as immoral. The idea back of this stand is an old one. It rises out of the grotesque notion that the only way to preserve purity is to place it .n a glass case and coddle it. A more common sense view of the current styles is taken by medical writer in an Eastern newspaper. This writer noting that V-necks and short skirts are obvious in the present modes for women, comments them both as beneficial from the health standpoint. The low neck dress, he says, gives free ventilation, which is desirable. The short skirts have the advantage of being clear of paVements and street car steps and the wearers avoid sweeping up the filth and germs abounding in the thoroughfares of a big city. In other words the open neck dress is invigorating to the wear CT and the short skirt is sanitary and cleanly. Taking into cOnsidera- ton the generally recognized affinity tetween morality and cleanliness, the medical writer suggests a line of thought that the holiness people and others like them will do well to take into account in that difficult job of regula ting the styles.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
WHAT OTHERS SAY Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ex- changes that come to the Herald Office.
Phrase Comes Home to ROost.
 (Meriden Record.)

Among the phrases which have
 the war will now be enrolled Presi- dent Wilson's claim in a recent "me- diation'' speech: With it's causes
 and it's objects we are not concerned" Such an assertion Is not calculated
 to make the government of a country fighting for it's honor or it's existence
 feel in a mood to accept arbitration.
 It is natural that a neutral should be
 unloved by all combatants. His anom-
 alous position makes this condition 0 foregone conclusion.
 Deputy Hirsch in the Reichstag de- clared against mediation,s maintaining g that it would be impossible to accept
 the good offices of "an ostensible neu- tral who soiled his hands with blood by using his best efforts to prolong the war"
 This reference to the sale of mu- nitions by the United States has so little basis of fact in law that it car ries no weight.
 Lord Cromers plaints are of a diff ferent character. He says that as a result of the succession of notes the idea prevails that President Wilson has failed to grasp the view enter tained by Englishmen of the cause for which the entente allies are fighting" and that 1it is more than doubtful, despite the friendly feelings
 entertained toward America, wheth- CT the British people would welcome
 under any circumstances the idea that
 President Wilson should assume the
 role of mediator
 The United States is concerned
 with the "causes and objects" of war, President Wilson to the contrary notwithstanding It is foolish to
 think the people of the countries bat ting for that which is dearest tc them could accept the presidents staten ment with equanimity. It arouses all the latent fury of man wronged
 Even for a neutral, 1t was an un' happy expression.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

cation of the cooperation between the allies, the Russians advance comes at time when it is most needed. On this side of the water we can plainly see that, though the German advances at Verdun are not great, the time is at hand for tie lessening of the strain upon the Mouse. It seems as if no better means for accomplishing it break through the German offense the story might be different, but the French have not the available men for attempting the seeming impossible. The Russians have enormous re- sources in men. Munitions have prob ably been shipped to them in great quantities. A threat at either Austria or Germany from the east, providing it were Q serious one, would divert men and munitions from the other front if nothing else. If the occasion arises, there. The men, unless Germany is not making her greatest effort at Ver- dun, must come from the western front. A part of the ammunition meant for the French must be turned against the Russians. Otherwise the Russians will gain the upper hand.
 Tn the event that Verdun is aban- doned for the time being, a few de- lenders of the line only being called upon to remain, and the rest rushed across the continent, will the French and English make an attempt at the line? Their chance for success would surely be greater then than at any other time. Is this the plan that has bene laid out by the allies? A con- certed offensive has been promised for some time. It would not be surprising to hear that the Russian advance had been checked within a few days and it would not be surprising if an allied Of fensive on the west had been started with great vigor. There is no time like the present for the allies if they intend to try and return the invaders to their own districts
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
Winsted to Set 8 Good Example.
 (WinSted Citizen !

The Cham Der of Commerce meet ing last week showed what he senti- ment in Winsted is regarding the de- sire to have Main street improved This question has been like a thorn in the flesh for many years; in fact practically as long as the memory of man. When the street was first ma cadamized 25 or 30 years ago it was thought that that was going to per- manently improve it and it did inn prove it very greatly, for before that the street sometimes became so mud dy that wheels would sink in up to the hubs. Experience, however, soon taught that macadam road would not stand heavy traffic very long without showing the effects of wear, and the expense of rebuilding is so great that it has become impracticable to try to maintain it on such streets as our Main street.
 | The selectmen now propose to lay @ cement road and it is estimated that l it will last from 10 to 1 years. This kind of road is recommended by the state highway commissioner for our Main street.
 The cement crosswalks that have
 been constructed in the past few years would indicate that the com missioner is right for they have with stood hard usage splendidly. Cement roads are apt to be slippery and hard on horses feet but the distance to
 be constructed is so short that that will not be a serious objection. When completed the road will be a great credit to the town and instead of Winsted being behind in this matter it will have set good example to Torrington and many of the other towns in the state. Tn fact the road way will be much better than many of our sidewalks, and it will be a temptation for pedestrians to want to walk in the road. Another advantage is that a good cement road makes every foot Of the road available and thus really widens the street without changing it's liness-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
ONVENTION A SUCCESS

final day of the convention of bstern division of Swedish Sing Bcieties was even less pleasant ! the proceeding two. Despite Ract the delegates are unanimous Ilaring that they thoroughly en- their visit to this city, which rhaps the largest Swedish popu-
 of the east. Local country
 f theirs were able to entertain : h fine style despite the fact that
 Britain is the smallest city in 8a convention, similar to the one today, has been held. The mu-
 vents were very successful and .ed houses turned out to hear the
 in their competition for prizes.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
THE RUSSIANS AGAIN

|e the news from Verdun tells Fances by the German forces, by trench, very slowly, the h front has again become the of attraction because of the bus drive the Russians are mak- Rinst the armies of the Central
 The Czar's men are repeating EdYance of a year ago and it is at both the Austrian and Ger Irmies have been flanked and danger.
 town of Lutsk, we'll fortified fenches and we'll guarded by hd guns has been captured and petus of the advance has been
 far beyond. A wedge has riven between the right wing German army and the left of Ftrians. Railroads lead from sent Russian position to KoveI est and into Galicia. Whether Bsians will be able or will deem
 to follow any of the courses e enemy's country now open
 will be decided by time. There urse, a ossibility that the past repeated and the victorious 1rned. We venture to assert, F, that it will not be lack of 6tion that causes a retirement Russians this time. The pre- essons have been too we'll bother sector the head of the Eitz railwya is in Russian
 Lemberg is menaced by the lon of Lutsk, and the Aus are massing their men at this vidently expecting that it will lext stepping stone of the Rus It is stated that practically fif-
 es have been gained along the ront. An enormous number of $ have been taken.
 giant Russia, seemingly again
 with munitions, has been ened. The Turks are not hcts of this drive and news at front is meager. As an indi-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
Tradition and Fact About Source Of
 Family Income.
(Waterbury Democrat. )


 Man supports his wife and children; theoretically, this is a fine tradition. We all like to believe in it. But per haps it f1atters man too much. An investigation of 100 representative families of Springfield, H., was made recently by the industrial surveyors of the Rockefeller foundation with a view to determine the sources of the family income. It was discovered that not quite one-fifth of the men in the surveyed families were support ing their wives and children without assistance. In fact only 19 families each lived on the earnings of one person. Thirty families had two bread winners, 27 had three, Is had four and nine had five or more" runs the report. The figures include the children under 14 years who made regular contributions by earning a dollars or two a week selling papers or running errands. With but few exceptions save in the case of moth CTS who cared for the homes and of small children, all who were able helped in some financial way in main taining the home; and in some cases mothers were forced by economic pressure to earn substantial amounts either by taking in boarders or lod- gers, or by going outside the home to work Although it took 266 workers to support the 100 investi- gated families, instead of the 100 le- gal heads of families allotted by fate. This condition is not the fault of mans heart but of his head. Some how man has permitted the develop ment of an economic system the re- suits of which must completely de- stroy his complacency whenever he considers his former reputation as a "good provider." Economic pressure, not mans selfishness and indifference, drives women and children to con- tribute to the rent and grocery bills. Parting with f1attering sentiments which concern his honor as a bread winner is sure to hurt his pride But possibly information like that quoted above may complete mans education as to the failures of the existing in- dustrial system, and may drive him to study. and remedy them.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
Auctioning Off a State.
(SOuth NOrwa1k Sentinel

West Virginia may be. sold at auction if she isn't careful Last year she was ordered by the supreme court of the United States to pay to the state of Virginia a judgment of $12,- 393,OOO. That sum represented the principle and accrued interest of West Virgin1a's share of the Virginia public debt at the time when the former state set up separate govern ment during the civil war. West Virginia hasn't paid cent, and hasn't shown any desire to do so. She argues that her property cannot be sold to satisfy a court judgment But law and precedent seem" to be against her. The supreme court once ordered It's marshal to seize and sell public property in North Carolina for just such a purpose, and it will presum- aply Issue similar order in the case of West Virginia unless that state raises the money somehow and settles
 It would be an interesting specta- cle-a state sold out at auction. Inn aglne the auctioneer shouting How much am l bid for the property of the state of West Virginia? One mill bon dollars, two million dollars gong at two million-going at two -going-going-''
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
Opera in the Open.

From the gridiron performance of a November afternoon to the rendition of a Wagnerian opera of June eve ming, (be that evening never so unlike a June evening" is far cry. But the distance was successful spanned in the monster Yale Bowl on Tuesday evening, and the illusion was surpris- ingly effective. The layman is in clined to talk in modest way of the details with which he is least unfamil- jar. But it required no expert ear to detect the extraordinary excellence of the music which filled a structure pri- marily dedicated to other and less musical purposes The masterly music
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
CLASS NIGHT

Another class at the New Britain High school last evening celebrated it's Class night preliminary to the gradu- at1on exercises of next week. The largest number of seniors ever col 1ected at the local school of higher learning was present to hear members of the class, chosen by themselves and by the faculty, in one instance, de- liver the class poem history, will and forecast
 Last night was largely a gathering for the purpose of making merry. The usual hits at members of the class were made when their virtues and their vanities were paraded before their parents and friends Next week the more serious graduation exercises will take place, when diplomas will be presented as testimonials to the work of four years.
 The high school, pupils and faculty, and the city has reason to be proud of the long list of those who have persevered In their quest of learning through the days of the higher course A cosmopolitan list, it is, made up of all nationalities. New Britain Is the core of the American melting pot and the High school is the heart of that core. Future citizens of the United States stand before us in the senior class. It is gratifying, in read ing their names, to note variety of parentage that may be equaled by no city in the land and to realize that all have been sufficiently actuated by their sense of duty to themselves their city and country to spend the full accomplishment of a High school course in diligent study.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

The only naval victories worth while and the only naval traditions worth while are such as were gained last week in the North sea, and per haps the finest achievement of the German fleet in this battle was to blot out by it's heroism some of the stain that a cowardly submarine war fare had left on the German escut- cheon.-NeW " York-iWorld,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

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 PscFiptions for paper to be sent by mail, p@yaole in advance. 50 Gents a Month S7.00 Year.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

Herald will be found on sale at Hota- hng's New Stand 42nd St. and Broad way: New York City; Board Walk. At- iantic City. and Hartford Depot
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
NEW BRITAIN HERALD
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
 Proprietors,

ueo oaily Sunday excepted) at 4:15 D. m.,
 as Herald Building. 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

only prohtabla advertising medium in Ine city, Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-10
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New Britain herald., 1916-06-10

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

The German response to President
Wilson's note proves to be request
for an immediate conference of dele
gates of the belligerents in a neutral
city. No word is said of the sort of
peace that would be acceptable to
Germany, and there is no allusion to
the determination of the Allies to
procure restitution and reparation for
the past. Washington is deeply dis
appointed, and the belief is expressed
that the Berlin answer reduces still
further the chance of peace coming
out of the present agitation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

the district as the salary of the
teacher would be paid from district
funds.
The last report of the Citra school
was presented and also letter from
the principal. 1t appeared from the
report that the average was consid-
erably less than that required to
maintain four teachers and it was
ordered that one teacher be discon-
tinued unless the trustees would pay
the salary from district funds.
The average of the Pedro school
being less than that required for three
teachers it was ordered that one
teacher be discontinued unless the
trustees would agree to pay her sal
airy from district funds for the time
taught from now on when the aver
age wass less than IS.
: In the case of Fairfield the same
condition appeared and the same
order was made.
In the case of Kendrick the report
showed the average very slightly be-
low that required for two teachers
and it was agreed to continue both
their teachers with the same under
standing.
Resignation of Miss Helen Thorn
ton, teacher of Fantville school, was
presented and accepted and upon rec
concentration of the trustees, Miss
Mollie Nogel was appointed to finish
the term.
No further business appearing, the
board adjourned to meet in regular
and final session on Monday, January
/, 1917. j. II. Crimson, Sec'y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29
HAS FOR PRESIDENT
MISS AGNES ELLEN HARRIS
Association of Teachers at Arcadia
Elect Lady as Their Presiding
Officer
Especial to the Starr

Especial to the Starr
Arcadia, Dec. 28.-The association
organized last night as per program
Officers elected were as follows:
Miss Agnes Ellen Harris, president
w. H. Williams, vice president.
R. L. Turner, secretary.
j. H. Brinson, treasurer.
R. w. Van Brunt, E. L. Robinson,
Miss Inge Helseth, executive com
mittee.
At Dayt0na Next Year
Daytona will be the next meeting
place.
There is magnificent display of
association political fireworks. Mr.. J.
Il. Workman is presiding over the
present session There is a large at
tendance
Marion county is represented by
Supt. Crimson, r. F. Connor, Miss
Lulu Doke, Ocala; T. J. Clyatt, Eel
lowship; G. C. Flanders, Spar; E. A.
Clayton, Fort Mccoy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

The Ocala Star says that "lots of
people in this world have lived too
long" Correct; and some who lived
too long are not thirty years old. If
even half of those who spend their
days in idleness, living on the earn
ings of workers, were killed at once,
there would be increased prosperity
and contentment in the land.-Punta
Gorda Herald.
Anybody could tell by the forego-
ing that Brother Jordan is not less
than sixty years young.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29
SOLDIERS WE'RE
WELL SATISFIED
Detachable Dinner Served Marion
County Boys at Laredo
Christmas Day

Especial Correspondence of the Starr
Laredo, Dec. 26.-The one way to
make soldier happy is to give him
a good meal. Under the supervision
of Sergeant Gates, Cooks Jimmie Mil
Ter and Lawton Sims and Corporal
Miller Christmas dinner fit for the
kings was served. The menu is as
follows:
Cream of Chicken Soup
Stuffed Olives Tomato Catsup
Lettuce Celery
Mixed Pickles
Roast Young Turkey
Cranberry Sauce Oyster Dressing
Dreamed Potatoes, Early June Peas
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Roast Leg of Lamb
Baked Apples Sage Dressing
Waldorf Salad
Chocolate Layer Cake
Cocoanut Layer Cake
Peach Cobbler
Oranges Grapes Bananas
Mixed Nuts
Coffee Lemonade
Cigars Cigarettes
First Sergeant F. B. C.. Cook acted
as POSTMASTER and with his little
"dog" whistle introduced the speakers
of the day. Private Gum, the first,
toasted the fruit packers who joined
the army to "see the world" which
called for much applause.
To honor our guests from New
Hampshire, Sergeant Thompson, the
tallest man in the army, called the
company to attention, but took his
seat promptly" when Missouri Man
ming footed "Down and Out Slim
jim"
At the conclusion of the dinner
Sergeant Gates was called on for a
speech and with every man at sport
wine" Sergeant Gates said: "We'reI
in the Army Now!"
The only thing that marred the &C.
casion was the absence of Croton
Hardee, Horace Charles, Roscoe Hill
ton and julius Freeman, who are in
the post hospital, but we are glad to
say are getting along nicely.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29
EX-CONVICT WILL SPEAK
AT TEMPLE THEATER

Billy Eastman, the converted ex-
convict, will give free lecture at the
Temple theater Sunday at 3 p. m
Eastman has served fifteen years in
western prisons, dividing the time
between five of them, the last one at
McNeil's Island federal prison in
Washington. He speaks on prison
methods and reform. The lecture
should be interesting, coming from
one who has "been there" He spoke
in Kieth's Academy of Music, Charles
ton, S. c., to over 1000 people, and at
Gainesville to a large audience. East
man says he will compare Gainesville
with Ocala. The lecture commences
at p. m. sharp and is free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

profusely illustrated, were published
by most of the papers, and genuine
sorrow was displayed generally at
London's death. No other contempor-
aneous American author was as pop
ular and widely read in Sweden as
Jack London. Twenty-four of his
stories have appeared in translation
since 1907, and sales have reached
nearly 100000. London once told his
Swedish publisher, according to the
la.tter's statement, that, considering
population, his books were more
widely read in Sweden than anywhere
else.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

1t is evident by the menu printed
elsewhere that our boys on the border
were well cared for at their Christ
mas day dinner. A number of the
soldiers sent their menu cards to rel
atives and friends at home. The
cards are very handsome, and will be
treasured as souvenirs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-12-29

1t is reported that Cats will not
appoint either Justice R. F. Taylor
or Gen. J. Clifford r. Foster, both of
whom are nominees of the primary.
Gen. Foster is probably the most eff
ficient adjutant general the state has
ever had.