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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-01
,0CAL SOCIAL EVENTS

and will visit for few weeks
among their sons and daughters
before locating either in this city
or Pennington. AT this time Mr..
Morgan Is SO years OF age while
hia wife who was Miss Mary Bur
goyne before her marriage Is 70
years of age. Mr.. Morgan has
been an ardent Republican during
his entire lifetime and is also q
veteran OF tho civil war. He visits
this city weekly and is always w'sl-
coined by his friends. Mrs. Nor
gan Is also popular with residents
Of the county but Ill health recent
ly has prevented her from visiting
here as she used to do. The Nor
gan homestead and farm is among
the best the county affords. While
the reunion OF Sunday was an en-
joyable affair yet 1t brought with
1t feeling OF sadess among tho
relatives who assembled who knew
1t was the last time they would
assemble beneath the hospitable
roof as a family. The surviving
children all of whom were pres
ent Sunday are Mrs. Coleman Par
IRISH OF Pennington, Charles Nor.
gan OF Fairmont; George Morgan
OF Warrington French Morgan o.
Clarksburg: Mrs. Morgan Hamilton
of Bell Run and Mrs. Harvey
Trough OF Hill View farm near this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan have
fifteen grandchildren and several
great grandchildren. Mrs. Shray
Linn and Miss Edna Brand Of this
city are granddaughters of the VEN
cradle couple a feature Of the
reunion on Sunday was the serY.
ing OF a bountiful dinner.
Have Son.
A fine son was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Scrauage at
the home OF the formers mother
Mrs Martha SCranage at MCGEE,
w. Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Scranage
we're on a visit at MCGEE when the
baby was born. The mother was
formerly Miss Dale Hustead of this
city and they reside on Second
street
Here From Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larney P. Carr OF
Atlana, Ga, former residents of
this city who had spent the sum-
mer at Mt. Lake Park, Md, have
arrived in the city and will re.
main here for several weeks. They
will probably be Joined here later
by their daughter Mrs. Bert Martin
and children who will spend a
short time here and will return
with Mr.. and Mrs. Carr to Atlanta
in November. Mr.. and Mrs. Carr
will spend some time in Atlanta
and will then go to Los Angeles,
CAL for the remainder OF the win.
ter. Dr. and Mrs. Logan p. Carr
are already in Los Angeles having
gone there about week ago from
the nnrk
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-01
C1arksburg.

Mrs. ]. H. Holt and two little
daughters, Misses Christine and
Doris Louise, of Colfax, were in
the city today en- route to Clarks-
burg, where they will attend this
evening at the M. P. church the
marriage of Miss Margaret Shan
naman and Sherwood Forrest
Francis, Of that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-01
To New York,

Miss Florence Cole, who had
spent the greater part Of the sum
mer here with her mother, Mrs.
Laura A. Cole. and her aunt, Miss
Florence Arnett, at their home on
Main street, has returned to New
York. Miss Grace Cole, her sister,
who also spent several weeks here,
returned to New York week ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-01
Raturned Homo.

Mrs. Murray DIckerson returned
last evening from Hollidaysburg,
Pa, wnere she accompanied her
daughter, Miss Martha, who has
entered the Highland school for
girls located there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-01
here is an offering Of serge
and tricotine dresses
$500

An assortment of the newest and smartest dresses
sure to include style to please the taste of smart
dressers The styles are varied from nobby straht-
line effects to panel pleated Russian blouse styles
with high collar. All the models are of exceptional
style and workmanship and are splendid values.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
CHARLES COLLECTION
SALE TOTAL S359,477
Rare Pieces of English Furni-
ture Bring High Prices.

At the fifth afternoon session in the
Charles of London sale at the American
Art Galleries yesterday the auctioning
of rara English furniture Of the best
periods was continued. The afternoons
total amounted to S46,622, making the
grand total for the week S359,477
Two sculptured pine statuettes and
pedesta1s of the eighteenth century, the
work of John Michael Rysbrach. and
representing 1.-The River God Achelous, "
brought the highest price of the after
noon, $4,000, from Mrs. George Leary.
The next highest price was paid for two
needlework walnut chairs of the seven
tcenth century upholstered in fine gros
point in pastel shades on ivory grounds,
which sold to Mrs. +. Ross for $1,750.
4 fine needleworS oak settee of Jaco-
bean workmanship from the collection
OF Sir Guy Laking, was sold to Austin,
agent, for $1,000.
Six necdlework lacquc armchairs, Di-
rectoire period, brought 200 from Mrs.
Hugh Murray. and a needlework ma
hogany armchair Of the eighteenth CEN
fury went to Joseph Drummer for $1,125.
r. Stevenson purchased an eighteenth
century ,ncedework mahogany wing
chair for S1.10O. and another chair of
the same description was sold to w. A.
Saks fes. $685..
Some notable panelled rooms will be
among the features Of the final sale OF
the series tomorrow afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
TEMPLE MEN AT DINNER.

At the annual textile banquet held at
the Bush Terminal Building last night
on the eve OF the opening of the exhibit
ton of textile designs submitted in the
hfth Womdn's wear design contest
speakers prominent IN the industrial art
world discussed the outlook for the
American designer. Those present rep
resented four societics--the Society OF
Illustrators, the Pictorial Photographers
of America, the New York Society of
Craftsmen and the Art Alliance OF
America-and the Art Centre, Inc.
Mr.. W, Frank Purdy, president Of the
Art Alliance of America, was toast
master Among those who spoke were
NJ d G. Crawford, design editor OF
Womdn's Wear, Mrs Ripley Hitchcock,
president of the Art Centre. Inc. ;
Prof Charles r. Richards. director of
Cooper Union and organizer OF the re-
cent Rockefeller Industrial Art Survey +;
Mr.. VIC. Burt of Marshall Field & Co.
and MI. William Laurel Harris. manag-
ing director of the Art Centre. Inc. and
contributing editor Of Good Furniture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
MISS ALEXANDRA EMERY AND
BENJAMIN MOORE ENGAGED
Hon. Mrs Arson, Her Mother,
Announces Marriage for
December 9.

An engagement of interest to society
here as wen as in England became
known yesterday when the Hon. Mrs.
Alfred Arson informed few friends at
her home. East sixty-eighth street.
that Miss Alexandra Emery. her oldest
daughter, win become the bride of Mr..
Benjamin Moore, youngest son Of the
sate Mr.. and Mrs. Clement c. Moore. The
wedding has been arranged for Deem
Der in St. Bartholomew's Church. Soon
after the ceremony Mr. Moore and his
bride will sail from San Francisco for
the Far East where they will remain
several months.
Miss Emery has been In the forefront
or the young set OF society In New York
and In Bar Harbor, where her mother
has country place, since her debut at
a brilliant ball given by her mother In
the Ritz-Carlton a few years ago. Her
| father John j. Emery, died twelve years
ago, leaving an estate valued at S40,-
100000 The family fortune was estab-
lished by Miss Emery's grandfather, the
| late Thomas Emery of Cincinnati. Her
maternal grandfather Is Brig. Gen.
Charles T. Alexander, U. S. A., retired,
of Washington.
In July, 1912, her mother was married
IN this city to the Hon. Alfred Arson, u
son Of the second Earl of Lichfield and
brother of Mr.. William Anson who has
lived in this country for twenty years
and who married Miss Louise G. Van
Wagenen three years ago. The other
children of the Hon. Mrs. Arson are the
Misses Leila and Audrey Emery, Mr..
John j. Emery and Mr. Thomas Emery,
VINO married Miss Helen Flake, daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Albert Flake, a year ago.
Mr.. Moore is a member of n family
| that has held a high place in business
| and social life In New York for more
than three centuries. His great-grand-
father, Bishop Benjamin Moore, who
was president of Columbia College from
1901 to 1911, is a familiar name in
households here and abroad through his
FAMILIAR Christmas poem, THE Night
Before Christmas" The founder Of the
family in this country was Samuel
Moore, who settled on Long Island In
the early days Of the seventeenth CEN
fury. The late Mrs. Clement c. Moore,
who died in August 1919, was a daugh-
ter of the late William S. Williams.
In 1908 Mr.. Moore was graduated
from Harvard. In the war he served
with distinction in the army in France,
| advancing to the rank of Colonel. Dur
ing the Peace Conference he was n
member of the staff of Col Edward
M. House. Ills brothers are Mr.. William
s. Moore, who married daughter of
the late Joseph Pulitzer, and Capt. Bar
rington Moore, who married Miss Muriel
Morris. daughter of Mrs. Lewis Cass
Ledyard. Mr.. Casimir de Rham Moore
Is his uncle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
CHURCH ASKS OPERA
TO BAR BAKLANOFF
Raryfone to Sing in Chicago
Despite Protest.

CHICAGO, Nov 19-Backed up By
testimonial signed by all the stars OF the
Chicago Opera Company, Georges Bak-
lanoff, Russian barytone. declared to-
day ne would sing in "Tosca" to-mor-
row despite n written protest made -
day by DR.. Herbert l.. Willett. presi-
dent Of The Chicago Church Federation.
DR.. Willett sent n letter TO the opera
directors demanding that Baklanoff DC
barred because of his relations with a
Russian singer. who caused his arrest
last winter on Mann act charges. Bak-
lanoff was held for time at Ellis
Island, New York. on his arrival In this
country week ago and was ordered To-
ported but later paroled.
THE ability of a singer is paramount"
Baklanoff declared after reading DIT.
Wlllett's letter. IT am no minister or
priest Very few artists make any prey
tensions of being particularly moral.
Anyhow very few church people go 70
the grand opera, so lf they object to no
the opera company will lose nothing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
FIGHT FOR SEARLES
MILLIONS SETTLED
Nephew Is Reported to Have
Accepted 100000 to Drop
All Proceedings.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD
BOSTON. Nov 19.-Settlement Of the
contest of the will Of Edward f. searles
which had been brought by his nephew.
Albert Victor Searles, was announced
Unexpectedly tonight by the attorneys
for the contestant and for the estate.
This sudden move removes the case from
the trial list of the Essex Superior
Court, where the issues were TO have
been heard by jury.
Counsel for both sides refused to dis
close the terms under which the agree
ment was made Sherman L. Whipple,
chief counsel for the nephew, late to-
day made the following brief statement
THE Searles viii case has been set
tied by the parties. The terms, being
private as between Mr.. Walker and Mr..
Victor Searles, will not be announced"
A similar statement was issued from
the office of Choate, Hall & Stewart.
who are attorneys OF record for the
estate.
A report unverified, tonight is to the
effect that the nephew accepted q pay
ment of 10000 IN cash In return for
calling off the contest, in which a long,
drawn out battle was inevitable. The
attorneys in the case would not con-
firm or deny whether this figure is the
one on which the settlement hinged.
The will involved from SIS 90, 600 to
$40 OOW C. From statements made by
counsel in the probate court the trial
would have been one of the most sem
sational ever heard in this common
wealth or in the East. The bulk OF the
estate, according to tho Will, goes to
Arthur It. Walker, New York agent for
Mr.. Seares, while the nephew who was
making the contest was beneficiary
TO the extent of but $4,000
BY agreement reached by counsel for
the two sides, the issues framed by
Judge Alden p. White of the Essex
and the case will again come before
Judge White on the question of allow
ing the will without objection.
By the settlement the special admin
istrators appointed TO handle the estate
will be discharged and the executors
will assume charge of the property to
be administered under the terms of the
will
Soon after the death of the so-called
~recluse. Albert Victor Searles. the
nephew, announced his intention of con-
testing the will and a hearing was held
in the Essex County Probate Court.
where counsel for the two sides stated
what they proposed to prove
After a hearing Judge White framed
three issues for the jury: Whether the
will was executed according TO law,
whether the millionaire was Of sound
mind at the time 1t was signed and
whether fraud or undue influence was
used by Arthur It. Walker. Louis A.
Delaheld, New York attorney: DR..
Joseph Il. Mccarthy, a New York ply
stefan who attended Mr. Searles during
his last Illness, or by Mrs. Mary A Row
land of Philadelphia, counsin, who,
with her three children, was given be-
quests of nearly 100000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
PEASANT PLAY OF
SCANDINAVIA SEEN
Drama Forum Presents 'Syf.
UeIin' at the Times Square.

The Drama Forum yesterday gave a
matinee presentation, closed to Its MEM
bers, at the Times Square Theatre. the
play produced being "Sylvelin," Scan
dinavian peasant drama in three acts py
CATERING Bell. The piece concerned he
discovery that Sylveh,t, a pretty coun-
try maid. had possibilities as great
operate singer, and the struggle for pos
session OF her by two rascally managers,
who were foiled by her peasant lover
The settings, which were designed
and painted by Nine. Bell-RanslSe, We're
simple, but rendered effective OCCASION
ally by lighting. They showed the May
fields. a spot In the mountains and the
interior of a barn. 1t was the costumes.
however, that proved the most interest
ing part of the performance. While the
time of the play was given as 1850 the
attire worn seemed to be. of all periods
and characters. outside of a charming
bit of work by Catherine Lodge as the
heroine the other players were not par
ticularly effective. having accents that
were anything but scandinavian. The
stage directing was OF stiff and llfelcss
order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
NOTES or THE THEATRES.

Qilner and RomberE have just placed IN re-
hcarsal new comedy. "Pagans." by
Charles r. Anthony. with n cast including
Joseph Shllcrout. Irene Feuwick, Helen Ware
and Alice Fisher.
party OF Harvard supporters who win
come 20 New York following the Yale Har-
vnrf game this afternoon has reserved 200
seats for tu-nights performance OF THE
Half Moon at the Liberty Theatre.
Glare Hummer has composed the Incidental
which opens NJ the Punch and Judy Theatre
on Monday, IN addition TO song sung by
Miss Lotus Robb.
Fred Derrick. who appears with the Hanne-
ford family 81 equestriaus IN Good Timcs'
az the Hippodrome, next week viii celebrate
- t2--tleth anniversary as a rroer
Tonight $50 employees 81 the tIrst Ma
tional Bank VIII sec "The Bat" at the
Morosco Theatre.
Tie first Green Room Rcvel OF tho - ason
viii be held tomorrow night, with Raymond
Hitchcock as master OF ceremonies and r. II.
Burnside az the guest OF honor
william Faversham. now appearing In 1.-THE
Prince and the Pnuper" at the Booth Thea
tire, announces that he has an original play
by Mark Twain, never produced heretofore.
which he Intends to present later.
Charles McNaughton has introduced a
cockrey song into the second act 81 Three
Live Ghosts at the Nora Bayes Theatre.
Tyrone Power has been engaged By W. X
Zegfold TO appear In forthcoming screen
production under the banner OF Zicgfold
Films.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
BREWSTER PUT OUT
OF CRUELTY HEARING
Weinstock Acts When New
Hampton Prison Chief OBJ
jects to Queries.

James NJ Hamilton, Commissioner Of
Corrections, was the principal witness
at yesterdays session of the inyesti-
cation which Leon c. Welnstock. state
Prison Commissioner. is conducting .ioto
the administration Of the reformntory
at New Hampton by superintendent
Sidney w. Brewster. The hearing was
held in the office of Robert F. Boyer,
Deputy Attorney General, in 49 Cham
bers street.
Commissioner Hamilton testified that
he was Mortified and astounded' when
he heard that punishments of bread
and water and isolation were In use at
the reformatory and that he had ordered
them stopped at once.
AT New Hampton" said Mr.. Hamil-
ton, Il have continually insisted that in
the treatment of the boys there, as boys,
they should not be placed upon bread
and water. l. believe that by leading the
inmates. not by forcing them. we will
get the best results
superintendent Brewster was ordered
to leave the room by Mr.. Welnstock
during the hearing, after Brewster had
objected to certain questions that were
being asked the witnesses by Mr.. Boyer.
This occurred during the examination Of
Capt L. l.. Won Wedekind, a medical
officer of the navy. who told OF the
experience of the navy in inflctiug
bread and water diets as punishment.
He testified that it did not affect the
health of the men,
While Mr.. Boyer was framing another
question for the naval officer Mr. Brew
ster cried: Mr.. Boyer is assuming
things that are not So
He was at once ordered to leave the
room.
DR.. Barnett A. Elias. Jewish chaplain
at the reformatory, defended Mr.. Brew
ster's administration.
"Never on any occasion" ne sald'
have l received any complaints from
an inmate of improper treatment by
keeper or a superintendent"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
GIRL CLAIMS LEGACY
FROM NAT GOODWIN
Declares He GaUe Her Fur
nishings of Apartment.

Miss Georgiana Gardiner % ls7 River
side Drive. who was engaged to marry
Nat q. Goodwin as his sixth wife at the
time q bis death, testified yesterday In
the Surrogates' Court regarding her
claim 10 he furnishings he left in his
apartment at sol West ll5th street She
said that she was engaged 70 marry the
actor and produced a letter TO show
that he had given the contents Of the
apartment to her.
Miss Gardiner objected TO the account
ing OF the executor OF Goodwin's estate
because he had listed the furnishings As
part Of Goodwin's estate The letter
said he regretted that he did not have
more to give her ''as an expression Of
the love / bear you
Klaw & Erlanger. former partners in
the theatrical business, also filed Objec-
ton 20 tho accounting upon the ground
that the account did not include an
5000 claim of the firm against Goodwin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
pu,LHAnMoN1o CONCERT.

At the Philharmonic Societys concert
I'm Carnegie Hall yesterday Henry Had-
lev made his second appearance as the
ORGANIZATIONS associate conductor. lilS
directing of the orchestra renewed tiio
Sa,,orabio Immersion made OF his first
anncarance. the previous night
The programme consisted OF Dvorak
evnnhonv Prom the New World ;
NendeIssohn's violin concerto and Mosz-
kowski's + major suite. which was re-
heated from the Thursday concert. NO
symphony is more familiar here than
Dvorak's New World" Mr.. Hadley :
reading OF tho score stood the test most
favorably when compared with any
others Of the Same work heard here with
ia recent seasons 1t was notable Tor
clarity. balance and virllity Mr.. Sell
ders performance Of the concerto, though
not always highly polished. had rich tone
and fine rhythm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
NORWEGIAN PIANIST HEARD.

Miss Steu Andersen. n Norwegian
pianist, gave her first local recital last
evening In Carnegie Hall In pieces by
Grieg and Palmgren and Busonis trans
cription OF Bach's prelude and fuque in
- her performance made a distinctly
pleasing impression. She IL generally
we'll schooled and her INTERPRETATIONS
showed originality. She is player Of a
strictly feminine type and within such
limits alone she must be considered. In
fiszrs 3 minor sonata neither her tech
rical assets nor her physical power en-
abled her to make massive effects
but otherwise she played II commend
ably she Is pianist Of charm and
poetic grpGe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
700 ATTEND Ball
Gipen by Britain's
A ambassador to u. s,
Embassy Scene of First Large
Entertainment Since World
r"o War Began.

Special Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-The Ambassa-
dor of Great Britain and Lady Geddes
tonight gave the first really large and
brilliant. ball which has taken place at
the Embassy since the great war began.
The building was in gala attire and it's
spacious ballroom contained fully 700
guests. They ranged from Secretary Of
State and Mrs Colby and ranking MEM
bers of the official and diplomatic world
to the young people to whom Sir Auck-
land and Lady Geddes have been so
hospitahfe since coming to Washington.
The Ambassador and Lady Geddes re-
ceived the guests alone, but members OF
the Embassy staff assisted them in dis
pensing hospitality. The drawing rooms
and ballroom were decked with autumn
flowers, but, there were no formal deco
rations. Many handsome gowns were
worn and. some notably fine jewels.
Among the guests were the Spanish
Ambassador and Nine. de Riano, the
Ambassador OF PeTI, Mr.. Pezet; the
Japanese, Ambassador and Nine. Shide-
hara, Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Houston, Secretary OF War and
Mrs Baker, Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Daniels, Secretary of Agriculture
and Mrs. Meredith, the Minister of Po-
land and Princess Lubomirska. Prince
de Bearn. Charge dAffaires of France,
and many others prominent in official
life. :.
Numerous dinner parties preceded the
ball. Perhaps the most interesting was
given at Rauscher's for sixty guests by
the military, naval and air attaches of
the embassy. In the absence of Capt
lIalf N
out of town. his assistant, Commander
e. N. NJ. King, was joint host with
Major-Gen. II. X. Bethel and Air Com
modOre Charlton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
ENGLISH PIANIsT's RECITAL.

Miss Katherine Bacon, an English
pianist. who received nearly all her mu-
steal education in this country. gave a
recital yesterday afternoon In Aeolian
Hail Her training. whatever it may
have been, served 10 develop some real
musical gifts Miss Bacon played the
piano musicaJly and without any Of the
frequently perplexing achievements OF
the vlrtuoso.
In programme including one Of
Bach's longest preludes, made 20 seem
longer by Mr. Busonrs editing, some
delicate fanclcs OF Couperln, some
TAszt. some modern Frenchmen and a
sample OF Brahms. she disclosed nor
NAL tone. a variety Of touch. a fine feel
ing for color and also for outline. an oc-
casional exaggeration of tempo rubaio.
but on the whole a pleasing. IL not I'M
posing. piano style. She was heard with
interest and with satisfaction too
often left yearnlng at Aeolian Han de-
hints.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-20
TIGERS uEnE SEE A PLAY.

Collector william II. (Big Bid Ed
wards entertained the Princeton Tigers
football team at the New, Amsterdam
Theatre last night TO sec "Eltchy Koo."
Among those seeing "Tip-Top" at the
Globe were Justice and Mrs. Mitchell l..
Erlanger. Mr.. and Mrs. William Van
Wyck. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard T. Hart,
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Lowe, Jr., and MIR.
Howard Wainwright.
At the Hippodrome for Good Times
were Mr. and Mrs. John T.. Morgan
At the performance OF Enter
Madame" at the Fulton were NJ. and
Mrs. Alfred r. Heath. Mrs. George II.
Kearney, Mr. and Mrs. John w. Nichols
and MIR and Mrs. John a. Black.
Former Senator J. Ham Lewis OF
Illinois and party OF friends saw one"
at the Bclasco Theatre.