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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
CROSS MARKS GRAVE
OF A MT. VERNON BOY

Dan C. Stone, North Main street. Is
In receipt of q letter from Mrs. A. L..
Strong of the American Red Cross in
Paris, France. In which she gives the
details OF the death of Mr.. Stones
son, ID. G.. Stone
In closing she says: His funeral
was held with military honors. The
coffin was draped with our flag. On
II was placed flowers from the Amer
lean Red Cross and the crossed palm
leaves givon by the city of Paris to all
American soldiers who give up their
lives within IT'S limits. lie was laid
to rest In n cemetery on lovely hill
side overlooking the city, reserved
for the American army Here n ser
vice was conducted by the chaplain
and the last salute, taps, given by the
bugler. Each grave Is adopted by Il
French citizen OF the nearby suburb
Flowers are planted and they are
carefully kept and constantly made
more beautiful. A cross with his name
and organization marks his grave"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
SCHWEITZER WRITES
TO RELATIVE HERE

Mrs. Al Schweit2er of Chestnut
street has received the following let
ter from her brotherinlaw, William
Schweitzer. Machine Gun Battalion,
26th Inf. A. II. f.;
"The allies sure are giving the Ger
mans Hell on all fronts, and they soon
will have them out of France. The
kaiser is yelling for peace, hut don't
think he will get il unless they give
up everything. The Germans are us
ing mostly machine guns, but that did
not stop MS. have been over the top
twice, and had a couple OF close
shaves, but got by all right. My birth
day was n couple Of days ago and
don't want to spend another where
spent this one. am taking care OF
myself, and fellow does not know
how much he can stand.
Iguess the Fourth Liberty Loan was
a success all over the country. All
the countries fighting with Germany
want to quit so IL wont be long before
she is lighting us alone,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

OF NorwalIS are in this city to spend
the weekend with Mr.. ana Mrs.
French W.. Severns.
Mayor. II, II. Bair retiirned to Co.
lumbus Saturday morning to lp at the
bedside of his mother, Mrs. Mary
Hair. who is seriously ILL.,
Mrs Emma Wilson and son, Mar
ion, returned to Columbus Saturday
after spending Thanksgiving, with
Hugh Wilson of Fredericktnwn.
Stanley Johnson of thol u. S. Ma
rines returned to Quantico. Va. Sat,r-
day after spending three days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will am
Johnson of the old Delaware road.
Mrs. II. S. Lauderbaugh. record
keeper for the W. u. A. of the Mtlc.
cabees, received from headquarters
Friday IL check for $3.50 for the b'Aie.
iiciary of Mrs. llilda Sharnncak will
liams.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn bose and chill.
dren. Dclano ami ElmOra, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Bose retllrned' to their
homes in Columbus Friday after
spending Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Clark.
William T.. Grant went TO Columbus
for the day. Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Wolfe of. the Columbus
road spent Saturday in Columbus.
Mrs. Ruth Clawson OF West High
street spent Saturday in Columbus.
Mrs. b. i. Kennedy Of Delaware is
the guest of Dr. and Mrs. " l.. Fish.
er.
Mrs. Joseph Levison and daughter
have returned from visit III Colum
bus.
Robert c. Anderson of East Chest
nut street spent Saturday in Column
bus.
Mrs. ella Davis of Macarthur street
went to Danville Saturday to visit
several days.
Mrs. Harry Kennedy returned Fri
day from Murray, KY. where she has
been visiting her son for several days.
Mrs. B. II. Schafner OF Bangs was
moved Friday from her home to the
Mt. Vernon hospital in Miller's ambu-
lance.
Hon. John Cunningham went to
Lancaster Saturday to address the
members of the Highland county farm
bureau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Williams of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Morey of Lamar
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
TRENCHES co WILD
WHEN ARMISTICE SIGNED
Serg. Robert Beckley Joins
In The Big Celebration In
A French City

G. w. Becklcy, north OF the city,
his son, Sergeant Robert Bccklcy:
Nov ~, 1918.
Dear People at Home:
We received word yesterday that
the armistice had been signed and last
night about everybody including your
son. of course strolled out of camp
to help the Frenchies celebrate We
felt pretty good about the matter our
selves. but the Frenchios went wild
with JOY, though mo doubt il we had
had their time in the war, we'd have
gotten bit crazy when ii was over
too. All told, | think | enjoyed myself
more last night than ! have since J.
have been in France, and we certain
ly acted like u bunch of overgrown
kids. or course, we felt il coming for
quite time. but will admit l. for
one, was surprised and can hardly
feel that 1t is all over at that.
Mt. Vernon certainly has come out
lucky. hasn't it? Quite number over
here, but have not heard of a loss
as yet, and the home folks can certain.
ly feel very thankful. God knows all
the French have certainly paid their
toll In lives.
suppose that the next thing you
will be thinking about will he my re.
turn, but we don't consider that for
time because | am medic" and at
tached to II auartormater's company,
at that.
All well, and am fine,
ROBERT BECKLEY.
Sgt Ice Plant Co, so.
G, !. S. D., A, =. O. No. 7i3
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
CONSERVATION WEEK

The first week i'm December is "con
8ervatiOn week for world relief" Gov
crnment bulletins have been sent
throughout the country setting forth
the reasons for this conservation, and
the foods most essential TO be con.
served.
This Is not to be matter of law
and ordinance, but "an appeal to the
heart and conscience of the Ameri-
can people" Instruction as to the
kinds OF food most needed abroad Is
essential. but there should be no need
of any further appeal.
For a. selfish motive: We must feed
The starving to check the anarchy
which will breed not only their ruin
but ours.
For an unsclfish motive: We have
only TO think of hungry children, mil.
ions of innocent victims of famine and
pestIlencc. those two dark sisters OF
war.
The people abroad long to begin re.
building; but the weak. the sick, the
hungry cannot do II.
Perhaps the saddest thing about 1t
all Is that they insist on paying us
for sharing our plenty, and we must
let them, for II is better for nations,
as for individuals, to be self-suppOrt-
ing But let us observe "conserva.
tion week and conservation In the
weeks following, with u zeal inspired
by the same generosity with whicn
We fought
"lnasmuch as yc have done II unto
one of the least Of these, ye have
done IL unto me-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
GEORGE EWING DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

George Ewing, aged % years, died
at $40 O'Clock Friday afternoon at
his home on North Gay street after
one weeks Illness of pneumonia fol-
lowing influenza. Mr.. Ewing has
been empoyed for the. last few years
by the Merchants Delivery co. and Is
well known here, having resided here
all of his life.
lie leaves his wife and u three
mOnth.old daughter. his father, John
Ewing. one sister, Mrs. Harley Doup
of this city, and one brother, CharlcA
$. Ewing OF Vancouver. Wash.
The funeral and burial at 2;3O
o'clock Monday at Calvary cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
ENGLISH AT PEACE PARLEY

There Is said 10 be some prODabil.
ity that ,thc peace congress will con.
duct It's business in English. That
would be n remarkable innovation,
breaking the precedent of centuries.
French has 80 long been recognized
as tho ofliciul language of diplomacy
that II will startle dipOmat OF the
old school to think OF using any other
language.
This war, though. has been from
first to last precedent breaker. 1t Is
appropriate enough to end 1T with a
frank defiance of diplomatic tradi.
tlOns. Indeed. there ~ already a pre-.
cedent established, on n small scale.
The intcr-alied conference which iiX.
ed the armistice terms carried on It's
discussions in English, because all
but two of the delegates spoke that
language. and there were several who
did not understand French. There
viii be the same reason for English
when The larger. more formal body
meets to give final shape 10 the peace
terms.
: II VIII be recognition, too. of the
prepondcrant part that the English
language now plays In the world. II
ls spoken by much larger number
OF people than any other language.
Even Chinese Is broken up into dia'
lects which are practically different
tongues.
English. moreover, has the prestige
that comes from being spoken uni
formly by the people of the two great
world.powers, not TO mention the I'M
pOrtant British domnions. IL plays n
leading part today in four continents,
and IL established as the official Ian.
ruagc OF India and several other parts
OF Asia Experts are fairly well
agreed. too. that on account of It's
simplicity and adapiability English Il
better fitted intrinsicallyl than any
other tongue to become the universal
language Of mankind,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
Marriage License
CALVIN L. CAMPBELL
DIES FRIDAY NIGHT
OF HEART DISEASE

Calvin l.. Campbell. aged 60 years,
died at 8 o'clock Friday evening at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam Brown Of North Gay street, after
u weeks illness of heart trouble. Mr..
Campbell was foreman Of the cutting
room at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Co. for a number of years and Is well
known here.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Brown,
he leaves one son, Raymond r. Camp.
bell of Lancaster and four brothers,
one sister, and six grandchildren.
Funeral at | 80 o'clock Monday at
the home. Burial i'm Mound View.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
BY ,OAKHILL GRANGE

Oakhill grange, No. 1915, has elect
ed the following officers for the EN-.
suing year:
Worthy Master-G w. Bennett.
Overseer--O. s. Ryan.
Lecturer-Mrs. Nellie Mansfield
Steward Edgar Fry.
Assistant Steward-lIarry McF'ar.
land.
Chaplain A. Smith.
Trcasurer--Arthur Smith.
Secretnry-Mrs. Emma LaFcver.
Gate keeper--JOhn Mansfield.
Ccres-Mrs. Belle Hilliar.
PomOna-E Ililliar
Flora-Mrs. Ellie Ryan.
Lady Asst. Steward Elizabeth Nc
Farland.
Organist--Miss Mary Starr.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
EwALT WRITES PARENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M. I1wat of
West Chestnut street have received
the following letter from their son.
Corporal Russell Ewalt. who IL in IT.
ally with the 323nd Infantry. CO.:
Just Il line. to relieve yonr 'anSi-
ety. Everything is just going line and
am well and in the best of health.
We have finished the Ausilians and
think that the Germans viii 80 soon.
expect TO be home by spring AT the
latest"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
IS NOW
(. ON GERMAN BORDER
Is Promoted TO Captain Ad-
jutant; E Battery
Near Him

Capt. julius w. lIeadington has
been promoted to captain ndjiitant of
the 1l2th Ammunition Train and Is
now on the German border, according
to II letter received from him by his
wife. The letter was dated Nov. e.
Adjutant Headington said he cN.
pected to spend the winter on the
Rhine river and that when he wrote.
Il Battery was only ten miles from
him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

CENTRAL TIME: Z
WILL REMAIN
Until January | In The City
OF Mt. Vernon
Court House, Banks, Postof-
flee, Etc, Will Make No
Change Next Monday

At meeting of manufacturers
and business men at the Chamber
of Commerce Friday afternoon it
was thought best to call attention
to the fact that central time re-
mains legal time in Mt. Vernon
until January I and will be OBJ
served by the >postoffice, telephone
company, court house, banks and
other business houses generally. l
In order however to save day
light hour, the shops will change
to eastern time beginning Mon
day, Dec. 2, and the schools, when
they open will, to avoid confusion
also be operated on eastern time.
1t was also pointed out that
during December the difference
In time will give the shop men an
additional hour to transact busi-
ness and will, therefore, be con-
venience to them during the hoIi-
days.
However, as all business VIII
be transacted on central time, it
is not likely that many persons
will turn their clocks and watches
forward ono hour until January
1, when eastern time becomes the
legal time in Mt. Vernon.
Stores and other departments
Of business down town will opcr-
ate on central time, it is said.
The Banner will operate on cen
tral time until January I.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

|ti.e street.
Mrs. William Gregory spent Thurs
day in Brandon, the guest of Mrs.
Fannie Sheets.
MIRA McMann OF West Chestnut
street was moved\ in, Millors amhu-
lance Friday to the Mt Vernon hos.
pital for trcame
Miss porothca l.a2car OF the Column
bus School Tor Girls is visiting hcr
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Lazaeri
OF East Gambler street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
MRS. DORA KING DIES
FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. Dora King, aged GS years, died
at $3.50 Friday afternoon at her home
on Wooster avenue aftT four months
illness.
She, leaves two sons, c. +. King, n
teacher In the local high school, and
n. j. King OF Parma, Mich.
The body was shipped Saturday to
Albion, Mich, wheer funeral and bur
ial occurs Sunday ut 1890 o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Peace hath it's terrors no less acute
than war, Two hundred telegraph
messengers are striking In st. Louis,
and they say they viii never return
TO work unless they nre permitted I.
take more time in passing a given
point.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

While the postmaster at Bradford,
Pa. was helping to pull OF tha, pre-
mature celebration OF the end of the
war thieves got at his safe, which he
had left unlocked, and took $4,000.
That may have been one of the rea-
Sons why he was AT the head OF the
procession when the regular cclebra'
lion occurred
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
JAMES SCOTT OCC
DIES WEST OF CITY

James Scott Ogg, aged oS years,
died at G:35 o'clock Saturday morn
ing at his home on the old Delaware
road after two weeks Illness of heart
trouble. Besides his wife he leaves
one daughter. Mrs. 4. r.. Cotton of
this city, and three sons, Samuel Ogg
of Iowa, Walter Ogg of this city and
A. Ogg OF the Green Valley road
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

When the former German crown
prince arrived nj the place which he
IL TO occupy on that Zuyder Zee Is.
land the fishermen who were there
Kissed him, lie must begin 20 under.
stand by this time that there are pco.
pie who 'tfadmire him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
CUT OFF TWO TOES
WHILE CHOPPING WOOD

GREER Nov. 30--William Robin
son. while cutting wood Friday sew
cred two toes and severely mashed
the others, when the aX.head flew OIL
the handle and fell on his right foot.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Somebody wants TO know what has
become of that peerless soldier. the
Grand Duke Nicholas. If you know,
don't tell. The grand duke probably
has no wish to let the Bolsheviki dis
cover his hiding place.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

by this time the Geman soldiers
have doubtless picked up enough Yam.
kee slang to understand what is
meant when they hear the order, "On
your way! SkidOO!"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
WEST SENDS FRENCH
WAR POSTERS HOME

Charles i. West. who is now vice
consul at Naples, Italy secured in
Paris, on his way to his post, war
posters aud has sent them to his faith.
or, w u. West. They are now on dis.
play at the New Knox National bank
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Stewart POulton. who drew fine
in>pOlice court Friday morning for in.
toxication, was locked up again Fri
day evening by Patrolman Alsdorf on
a charge of. intoxication. A friond took
POulton to the mayors Office in tax
icab where he was turned over 10 the
police.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

use toabcco are compelled to regis.
ter, so that their allowances may be
limited Fortunately they are not re-
quired to purchase fixed percentages
Of substitutes with their stogies.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
COUNTY BRIEFS

LOCK, Nov. 30--rAIrs G. c. Jackson
returned Saturday from Columbus,
where she was called by the Illness OF
her niece. Margaret Mitchell.
o.
BRANDON. Nov. 30-Mrs. C. X,
Price OF Vanatta is spending the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs Ora Me
Williams.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ray McWilliams OF
vanatta ana Mrs. Oldaker OF Fair
view spent Wednesday here.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Dale lialsey. Mr. aud
Mrs. Ora McWilliams, Mrs. Robert
naxter spent Friday In Bladensburg
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
CASES
ARE DISMISSED
Sale Is Reported In The Es-
tate OF John w. Dewitt
MARRIAGE LICENSE
ISSUED SATURDAY
Application Made To Sell A
Note; Other News From
The Court House

In the court of common pleas Fri.
day the divorce suit of Blanche Bcal
VS.. Noel Benjamin Beal was dismiss
ed by Judge Blair.
The divorce case of Sylvia Sylcr vs..
Ross Syler was, also dismissed by
Judge Blair
Application Made
Application. has been made in the
probate court of Knox county to sell u
note in the estate of Davhl l.. Toagar-
den.
Sale Reported
In the estate of John w. Dewitt, the
executor has reported the sale of
household articles. in tho sum of, $22S.-
81
Marriage License
Harold Il. AIowery. plumber. and
Margery " Horton, both of Brink
haven. Rev. David Morris.
o
Real Estate Transfers
W. H. Jones. admr.. to Silas Buoy,
40 acres in Jackson. $3.50
Selma Pcaer to Louis r. WOrlcy.
parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Hun hating may be all right. but 1t
will not compensate now or in the fu.
ture for securing exemption under
false pretenses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

The charges of disloyalty. made
against LaFollctte have been drop
ped. but we hope he will consent TO he
good from now on, just the same.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Miss Isabelle Fuller of West High
street. who spent Thanksgiving with
Miss Thelma Porter OF Newark. re-
turned home Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
Cociety S;y
~ Notes
Ladies' Aid
Meets

Ladies' Aid ~
Meets
The Ladies' Aid society of the Vine
street Church of Chrits met at two
o'clock Friday afternoon in the
church pal'lors. Eleven members were
present and u short business meeting
was held The next meeting will be
on the third Friday in December.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

Owing to the retirement of Mr.. Nc
AdoO there are several vacancies in
Washington.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
PLEASANTLY
Entertained

MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Clark enter
tanned with Il Thanksgiving dinner at
thier home, 907 West Gambler street,
the Following persons: Mr.! and Mrs.
Glenn Bose and children, DeanO and
ltlnora, Mr.. and MIS-. Harry Bose, of
Columbus, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Clark and son, Samuel, MIR. and Mrs.
Lou Athcrton and children, Samuel,
Louie. Daisy and Catherine, and A. b.
Clark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

MISS Eml1cIinc MCtElSky TetuTHeu
to Columbus Saturday after being
here several days on business.
Harry W. Rooms was in Columbus
Saturday on legal business.
Mrs. William Ward Of lakehOlm
spent Saturday in Columbus.
Mrs Raymond Tile OF Harrison
street spent Saturday in Columbus.
Mrs. Walter Lewis OF Frederick
town went to Millcrsburg Saturday to
spend q week.
Mrs. Victor Dcnuit returned to Ian
caster Saturday after visiting Mrs.
Raymond Tillc OF Harrison street.
Mrs. William Schodorf and son OF
Catherine street went to Columbus
Saturday to visit Mrs. John Behrendt
Myers Alderman of Columbus /
visiting his grandparents. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Harvey Ackerman OF North MAR
street
The Frank Kirby who is reported
to have the Spanish influenza is moi
Frank Il. Kirby, the South Main street
merchant.
Miss Garnet Razor returned to hel
home in Mt. Sterling Saturday afte
visiting Prof. w. l.. Davis of Fred
oricktown.
Miss Nellie Henry and Fred Henry
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

The war is over, and 1t IL no longer
necessary for Hubby to 20 home In
the dark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
meetinsbt
Ladies' Aid

Twenty members were present Fri
day afternoon at the meeting of the
Ladies' Aid society OF the Gay street
NJ. T.. church. The meeting was held
III the church and the Rev, i. G. An
derson gave a short talk. The next
meeting will be held on the last
Tuesday in December.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
{ Entertains
With Dinner

With Dinner
Mr. aud Mrs. ]. c. White of near
Gambler very pleasantly entertained
with II fvc-course turkey dinner on
Thanksgiving. The following guests
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. f.. X.
Willison and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Wells of CrotOn and Misses Louise
Ulery and Julia Welsh and Harry and
Guy Simpson of Howard. The gentle
men spent the day in hunting and the
oveilisg was spent with games and
music.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

In Rotterdam, England. men who
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03

BANNER CLASSIFIED ADS. PA,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-03
Entertain At
Thank saiving

Mr. and Mrs Royal Gilmore enter
tanned nj dinner on Thanksgiving Day
following were present: Mr.. ana
Mrs Walter Gilmore, Mrs. Mary Gil
more. Mir. and Mrs. Sol Rice and
Rice and family of Danville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Ridenour and children OF
North Liberty. Mr.. and Mrs. X. ID. Gil
more and children. Mrs. Elizabeth
l.oney, Miss Ruth Gilmore and Dwight
Gilmore.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23

tainment thus far presented, the
piece possesses a distinct farcial ap-
peal. Its production by the Cobarn
Players is awaited with interest.
The kind Of plays possible for pro-
duction in the Liberty theaters as the
cantonment playhouses have been
named, is limited by various causes,
suitability by ordinary standards.
Experience has shown hat the SOL
diers prefer comedies, farces and
musical plays. Melodramas and plays
dealing with the war are little liked,
except in rare instances.
Because of these facts, the Com
mission on Training Camp Activities
has appointed a Play-Rev.ewing
Committee whose duty it will be to
see Broadway productions. as we'll as
to decide upon past successes and
even new plays, with a view to their
production. Lack of aesthetic value
is not to influence the committee in
its choice of plays. Is entertainment,
only is to be the basis for the render
ing of judgment. "
The throughness with which the
committees researches must be con-
Quoted may be understood from the
Reproduction of some of the ques-
lions which appear on a blank form
which the committee must use in
submitting its report or a play. The
questions follow:
: Is the play interesting? Is. it hum
orous? Is the play decent? Does II
offend against any religious, racial
or national faith or conviction? Is
the acting good. medium or bad?
How many in the chorus? Are the
girls pretty? Do they dance well?
Do they sing we'll? Is the music