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The New York herald., 1920-12-27
KREISLER PLAYS FOR
CATHOLIC BROTHERS
Is Made Honorary Member at
Hippodrome Concert.

An. audience that filled every seat in
the Hippodrome last night heard the
annual concert of ths Catholic Big
Brothers. given for their fund for the
aid of boys. Archbishop Hayes accom-
panied by several members of the clergy,
occupied one of the boxes.
Preliminary TO the appearance of Fritz
Kreisler violinist, Norman Trevor, mas
ter of ceremonies. read n resolution cre-
ating Mr. Kreisler> an honorary member
of the Big Brothers. Mr.. kreisler was
then introduced and was welcomed with
an ovation. He played the Hindu
Chant" his own composition; Venetian
Caprice and after being recalled for
several encores played the "Old Vienna
Waltz
Others on the programme were Mischa
Levitzki, pianist. who played the March
Militaire" by Schubert -Tausig; Nine.
Aida. who sang the aria from La
Tosca," and Frank La Forge, pianist.
Among the patronesses of the concert
who were in the audience were Mrs
Charles NJ. Schwab. Mrs. Herbert Ship
man, Mrs. Henry w. Taft, Mrs. Conde
Mast. Mrs. John Mccormack, Mrs. Will
lam Astor Chanler, Countess de Maupus.
Mrs. Oliver Hartman, Mrs. Edward y.
Breitung. Mrs. Joseph Coddington, Mrs.
George w. Loft. Mrs. Charles w. Sloan.
Mrs. James A. O'Gorman and Princess
Rospigllosi.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
FRIARS ENTERTAIN
WOUNDED SOLDIERS
$50 Men Brought From Hos
pitfalls to Monastery for
Feast and Play.
MOTOR CORPS GIRLS AID
Moving Pictures, Band Music
and Vaudeville Make Up a
Lively Evening.

Not content merely with giving bene-
fits so that Uncle Sans wounded sol
diers still in local hospitals might nave
a few presents at Christmas time, the
members of the Friars Club opened their
monastery" In West Forty eighth
street last night to ESQ who were able
to be moved from their cots and played
Santa Claus in fashion that Will long
be remembered by the war heroes. FOR
four hours they fed and entertained the
bows so we'll that the cheer of thanks
they gave could be heard block away.
Miss Emma Frohman. sister of Dam
iel, supervised the moving of zoo OF the
wounded from the hospital at Fox Hills.
Staten Island and Kenneth c. Beaton
newspaper writer. saw 10 1t that firty
who are in the Polytechnic Hospital IN
Fiftleth street got around TO the iestiVi-
ties A dozen motor corps girls with
their ambulances did the transporting
Many of the boys appeared in Civilian
clothes, indicative that they had peen
discharged from the army, but oandageu
heads, hands and feet gave evidence
that their wounds had gone back on
IQeTl ana tIdl lilcy llab Ai'' -
to the army hospitals for treatment.
They had all been gathered into the
auditorium OF the Frlars clubhouse by b
o'clock. whereupon a score of f'riars IN
butchers aprons served ten course
dinner. Friar Milton Lissberger topped
this off with a box of candy for each or
the boys and the dozen or more nurses
who accompanied them. The Hebrew
Orphan Asylum Band kept things lively
musically during the dinner. which was
followed by three reels Of motion pic
lures and a number OF vaudeville acts
gotten together for the occasion by Friar
Murray Fiel.
The performers included Miss Vie
Quinn and company, Ben Bernie, Buddy
Doyle. Crane and Howard. keegan and
ORourke. Maurice Diamond and others,
with Eddie Conrad, song writer. at the
piano. Greetings were read from Abbot
George NJ. Cohan. Arthur Robinson
sport writer. himself having Served
two years in a hospital for wounds re-
ceived while n lieutenant in France, eX-
pressed the gratitude of the wounded
men to the Friars for their entertain
ment.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
CARL LEGIEN, LABOR
CHIEF,DIES IN BERLIN
End Comes to Socialist Member
of Reichstag After Illness
of Ten Days.
IN PARLIAMENT 27 YEARS
Trades Union Leader Blamed
Lack Of Real Beer for Spread
Of SOvietism.

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-Carl Rudolph Le-
glen. president of the German Fedora
ton Of Trades Unions and Socialist
member of the Reichstag. died here this
morning. He was prominent in political
and labor circles for many years.
Herr Legien returned from the Inter-
national Trades Union congress at Lon
don three weeks ago and attended the
Reichstag sessions up to a few days be-
fore its adjournment for the holidays.
He was 60 years old. He was Ill only
ten days He had been member Of the
German parliament since 1899. The
German trades unions comprised only
100000 members when Legien was
elected chairman of the general COM
mission thirty years ago. The fedora
ton now counts S.250.000 classified pay
ing members, representing sixty differ
ent trades and professions.
Herr Legien was convinced that much
of the labor radicalsm which has been
asserting itself in Germany since the
revolution can be accounted for in the
food situation. He believed that once
the German worllngman recovered
from the effects of the "fatless years"
he will instinctively recover his old
time love for work. law and order. He
once said that IL Munich beer had con-
tanned real hops and malt there would
have been no Bavarian soviet republic.
Herr Legien started in life as jour
neyman wood and metal turner and he
kept up the interest in his trade to the
extent of maintaining q completely fitted
out workshop in the basement or his
house, where he sought relaxation by
-, 1t, LID 10 n ne
successor as head of the General Com
mission will be named by the next con-
gress of trades unions. Meanwhile he
will be succeeded by the second chair
man. Otto Grassmann.
Herr Legiens first attempt to use the
German Federation of Trade Unions Tor
political purposes occurred last March
when the forces of German organized
labor were mobilized under his command
in a weaponless war upon the kapp
The general strike pro-
claimed under Legien's direction gave
the Kapp regime its death blow, in the
opinion of many officials BY this sue
cess Legien was encouraged 10 use the
influence on the Government
in connection with legislation concern
Ing specialization OF the coal heIds ana
other industries.
Herr Legien. who was Majority Social
ist. was absolute i'm the realm of German
organized labor as represented In the
of Trade Unions, and up TO
the time of his death succeeded In pro-
tccting il from invasion by Communists
and Radical Socialists. A labor leader.
discussing the death of Herr Legien to-
day. declared the dead leaders position
in this respect was without parallel in
any other country and that his influence
over his organization was immeasurably
greater than that enjoyed by Samuel
Gompers in the United States.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
SING SING PRISONERS
SEE MISS LULU BETT'
NeU Play Dedicates Stage Do
mated by Mr.. Belosco.

Special Despatch 10 THE NEW YORK HIERALp.
OssINING, y. ". Dec. 26.-"Nliss Lulu
Bett." comedy dramatized from the
novel by Zona Gale. was given its try
out, under the direction of Brock Penn
berton. on Sing Sings PRISONS new stage.
given TO the prisoners by David Be-
lasco this evening. preparatory to its
first public showing in the Belmont
Theatre in New York tomorrow night
The play was enthusiastically received
by the prisoners. who overtaxed the
seating capacity of the prison chapel
In the cast are Miss Lois Shore, Will
lam Holden, Miss Catherine Doucet.
Miss Carol McComas. Jack Bohm. Miss
Louise Closer Hale. Miss Beth Warden,
Willard Robertson and Brigham Royce.
The last big play given at Sing Sing
was Tea for Three" which was pre-
sented two years ago. The perform
ance this evening was the flrst ever
given on regular theatrical stage in
the prison.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
AMERICANS IN BELGIUM.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Nixon Give
Reception in Brussels.

Gable dispatches received here yester-
day by friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Nixon tell of a Christmas reception
given by them at the Hotel Astoria,
Brussels. The reception was attended
by the Belgian Prime Minister and his
wife. Ambassador and Mrs. Brand Whit
lock. DR.. Romula S. Naon, Argentine
Ambassador. and his family the Amer
ican Embassy staff and large number
OF persons prominent in the official and
social life in Brussels
Mr. and Mrs, Nixon have been abroad
since early November. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Nixon is making an exhaustive
survey of European shipping and COM
mercial conditions. Mr.. Nixon visited
France, Germany and England before
going to Belgium.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
Santa Claus on
Camel Surprises
Mecca Stage Folk
'Afgar' Group Also at the
Christmas Party-Delysia
Burlesqued.

The news having been suppressed Tor
twenty-four hours, 1t is now possible to
announce that Santa Claus appeared
"posltively"-in person on the stage Of
the Century Theatre Christmas night
After a lengthy conference yesterday
+. Ray ComstoclI and Norris Gest' pro-
ducers of Mecca" playing at The Cen
tury. and "AfgaI" at the Central Thea
tire. agreed that the matter might be
made public.
Santa Claus. or whoever it was
appeared after the performance OF
Mecca" for the benefit of the two
casts The trouble arose when st. Nick
or whoever IL was, broke all traditions
by a sudden and somewhat skldding
entrance on the back OF camel. II
was then that w. II. Page, whose busi-
ness it is to see that nothing but the
truth reaches the public concerning
Mecca" intervened.
For the luvva Mike. Mr.. Gest"
protested Mr.. Page, ''nobody'll believe
this. Any child knows that Santa Claus
rides a reindeer and not camel.
Mr.. Gest pushed back his velour hat
scratched his head and sent for Mr.
Comstock. They called a conference
for yesterday, after which they Issued
the following statement
There is some ground to suspect that
1t was Lionel Braham. the strong man
of Mecca" in disguise. but whoever
1t was distributed Christmas presents
to everybody connected with both pro-
ductions as the seasons compliments
from the Messrs. Comstock and Gest
The stage hands presented Mr.. Gest
with a gold watch, and f. Lyall Swete,
on behalf of the Mecca company, gave
him q silver desk set
Before the entrance of Santa Claus
or whoever IL was-a programme OF
travesties on Mecca" and "Afgar" was
presented by the lesser lights OF the
two companies, with the stars for an
audience.
The Mecca" travesty was bur
lesque ballet patterned after Michel
Fokine's Memories of the Past" from
Mecca" and rechristened Memories of
the FLASK" It was danced entirely By
young men instead of girls. and was
staged by Serge Pernikoff. one of the
dancers in the original ballet. Among
those who laughed most heartily at the
burlesaue was Fokine himself, who was
present with Nine. Fokina.
The "Afgar" travesty. written by
George Zorn. burlesqued Delysia. the
French actress. and was built largely
around the episode Of last week when
she was attacked bv her pet dog. The
skit was called Madame Delicious"
and the scene represented her boudor,
with various reporters calling to inter-
view her Mr. Zorn played Madame
Delicious, and the dog was impersonated
by Kasumo Iwamura, the japanese
stage manager of "AfGar." DeIysia
herself sat in the front row and laughed
at the burlesque.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27

Special Cable TO THE New York HERALD.
CopUioht. 1920. by THE New YoRK liERALD'
New York Herald Bureau
Paris, Dec. 26 J
Many Americans on tour in Europe
have arrived in Paris to pass the Yule-
tide season.
Prof. Bashford Dean, one time armor
curator for the Metropolitan Museum,
and Mrs. Dean are at the Crillion
for the holidays. They will go to south
ern Europe to make important art pur-
chases
Mrs. George Kessler has returned to
her Bois de Boulogne apartment after
n two months visit to Switzerland and
Belgium.
Mr.. Philip Meisel of Baltimore. pri-
vate secretary to the American Minister
at The Hague. is at the Hotel Contin-
entail on his way to spend a New Year
vacation in the Vosges.
Mr.. Arthur Michael of Newton Centre
Is at the Hotel Continental on his way
to Italy.
Mr.. Walter d. Denegre of Washing
ton, d, c., is at the Ritz after tour
OF the battlehelds.
Mr.. Julien ID. Roussel of Montclair,
". j., will leave the Hotel Trilion this
week to pass the winter season at
Cannes.
DR.. w. c. King of Springfield. Mass,
is at the Hotel de Choseul. He will
start next week for England. returning
TO the United States early in February.
Mr.. Petro Merillon of New York is
passing the winter at the Hotel Ruhl in
Nice.
New York sojourners at the Hotel
Royal. in Nice, are Mr.. Hugo Kirk
Schneider and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John MacVickar Mr.. and Mrs. David
Beggs and Mr.. S. Z. Terrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Mellick of
New York, who have been at the Hotel
I.otti. are passing the holidays at the
Palace Hotel
Messrs. Porter Woodruff and George
Sebastian. American artists, will give
Joint exhibitions in Nice and Monte
Carlo next month.
Mr. Max Hertz and his daughter Miss
Helen Hertz of New York, are at the
Hotel Edward VII.
Mrs. r. b. Geddes. who has been at
the Hotel Maurice, sailed yesterday
aboard the Lapland to pass the winter in
Washington, ID. c.
Miss Florence Finch Kelly, author of
several novels as we'll as a comprehen-
sive study of Americas war efforts, will
return to the United States next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ID. Wallick of Toledo
and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Wallick of New
York are spending the holiday week at
the Hotel Maurice.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
BIBLICAL SOCIETY MEETING.
Fifty-sixth Gathering Opens To-
day In Theological Seminary.

The fifty-sixth meeting of the So
ciety of Biblical Literature and Exegesis
will be held in Sherred Hall OF the Cen
eral Theological Seminary. 175 Ninth
avenue to-day and tomorrow. din
ner has been arranged for members of
the society and their guests at the re-
fectory this evening.
The executive committee of the Amer
lean School of Oriental Research in Je-
rusalem will meet In the faculty COM
mon room at noon to-day and the man
aging committee of the Jerusalem
School will meet in the same room at
5 +. NJ.
The programme this evening includes
an address by A. T. Clay on IA Re-
cent Journey Through Babylonia and
Assyria,' illustrated with lantern slides,
and addresses by J. A. Montgomery on
The Jerusalem School and by c. A.
Barton on THE Proposed Mesopatamian
School"
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
GEDNEy FARM ARRIVALS.

Special Despatch 10 THE Nrw YosK Herald.
WHITE PLAINS. n. V, Dec. 26.--The
holiday season at Gedney Farms Hotel
has been the livellest in its history. The
regular all winter colony at the hotel
has been supplemented by the arrival
OF many old patrons returning for the
holiday entertainments particularly the
New Years eve supper and dance. Capt
and Mrs. James Archibald OF Wash
ington are here for the holidays. as also
are Mrs Robert ID. Bartlett of Balti-
more. and Mr.. and Mrs. T.. n. Campo
Mr. and Mrs. w. y. Woods. Miss Ver-
onca Blythe. Mr.. and Mrs. j. u. Bur-
dick Of New York.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
SERBIAN STUDENTS CONCERT.

Serbian students at Columbia Univer-
sity who compose the recently organ
lied Society for Mutual support of Jugo-
Slav Students in the United States held
their first public entertainment last
evening at Sokol Hall, 525 East Seventy
second street. The vocal and instru-
mental programme included native Ser
bian selections given by members of the
organization. The Jugo-Slavian chorus
OF forty voices rendered Balkan national
airs and native folk songs. The enter
tainment was given to raise funds for
the support of the organization. whose
members are endeavoring to obtain an
education in this country
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
MRS. A. HAMMERSTEM
RETURNS TO THE STAGE
Appears in Her Husbands
Production Tickle Me-

After formally renouncing the stage
year and half ago. when she was
married Mrs. Arthur Hammerstein has
returned to the footlights. having made
her temperance unheralded on Friday
night in her husbands production Of
Tickle Me" at the Selwyn Theatre. In
the prima donna role Mrs. Hammerstein
Is on the programme as Claire Nagle. the
stage name by which she was known in
Tumble In," the "Ziegfeld Follies' and
Jack o. Lantern"
Mrs. Hammerstein. who is twenty
four. was widely known through posters
and magazine covers as "the kodak
girl" before she entered theatricals a
few years ago. Her marriage to Arthur
Hammerstein in June. 1919. was the cul-
mination of n whirlwind romance that
began at the rehearsas Of Tumble In"
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
JEWS IN PILGRIM PAGEANT.

The first pageant OF the Pilgrim Faith
ers TO he presented in this country by
n Jewish organization was given last
evening by 125 members OF the Educa-
tional Alliance In It's auditorium 1877
East Broadway Seven other perform
ances will be held. Admission e. free
The pageant Is under the direction of the
dramatic department Of the New York
Community Service. Mrs. May Pashley
Harris. director, and the production Is
an analogy between the Pilgrim Fathers
and the Jewish pilgrims to America. and
the coming of the latter was portrayed
In a pantomime brilliant with bright
hued costumes of the Jewish pilgrims.
and the garments are OF the periods
when they left their native shores. In
vitations have been sent 10 Gov. Smith
Mayor Hylan end other city officials and
prominent persons
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
GEORGE u. CAMMANN.

George Philip Cammann. secretary OF
the Amy Realty Corporation. died. OF
pneumonia Saturday evening in his
home. East Fifty-thlrd street. He Is
survived by a wife and two sons, Philip
g. and Frederic A. Cammann, both OF
whom served in the American forces dur
ing the world war. Mrs. Cammann was
Miss Jean b. Galletin, daughter of Fred
eric Galletin and niece of Elbridge 7.
Gerry Mr.. Cammann was member OF
the Union and Tuxedo clubs and the
Society of Colonial Wars. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at z
O'Clock from the Church of the Heavenly
Res.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
PIN EHURST.

Special Despatch TO THE New YORK HERALD.
PINEHURsT. n. c., Dec. 26.-All of
Pinehurst turned out this afternoon on
foot, on horseback In automobiles or in
aeroplanes. to view a professional golf
match played on the course here. Mrs.
Evelyn p. Spencer. passenger in
biplane piloted by Lieut.. w. II. Clark.
achieved the distinction of being the
first woman to take part in looping the
loop here. The aeroplane performed this
stunt several times in the course of its
Journey over the links.
Mr. and Mrs II. S. Parker OF West
field. y. j., who are staying at the Car
olina, went up on later trips.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED.

Mrs Katherine Coleman OF Cranheld.
N. j.. announces the engagement of her
daughter. Miss Ruth Elizabeth Cole
man TO Mr.. Ralph Miller Barton OF
Elizabeth. n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. James n. JOY OF Plain
field. n. j., announce the engagement OF
their daughter Miss Helen JOY. to Mr..
Murray Rushmore son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Townsend Rushmore OF Plainfeld. Mr..
Rushmore Is graduate Of Yale, 1919.
and served in the A. f. f. as first
lieutenant IN the Field Artillery. Miss
Joy was graduated at Wellesley In 1913,
and served overseas with the WV. G. A.
for two years, being director Of the
clubs for nurses In the base hospitals AZ
Chateauroux and at Coblenz
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
HOT SPRINGS.

Special Despatch 10 THE NEw YORK HERALD.
Hot SPRINGS. Va, Dec. 26.--Mr. and
Mrs. Moses Taylor Pyne gave dinner
last night. The guests were the Hon.
Alfred Anson. Miss Leila Emery. Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Taylor Pyne, Jr., and Mr.
Percy Rivngton Pyne I'd.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Palmer, who
are here on their honeymoon. had dinner
last night with the Misses Eliza b. and
Sarah w Masters
Mr.. Lewis c. Stevenson arrived yes
teday from Bloomington. H., to join Mrs
Stevenson and their family. Other ar
rivals were Mr.. and Mrs Alfred ~ Sloan.
Dr William w. Herrick and Mr. Charles
T. Ochs of New York Mr.. and Mrs
r. w Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. William VI.
Sweet and Mr.. Charles Keene of Phila-
delphia and Mr.. Charles X Eagle. who
Joined Mrs. L. B. Eagle TO remain until
after New Years.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
AIKEN.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW YORK HERALD
AIKEN. S. c., Dec. 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
George c. Clark. who are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock. will
return to New York after New Years
Day.
The house of Mr.. and Mrs. John San
ford OF New York is being placed in
readiness for their arrival.
Miss Marion j. Pellew has returned
10 Washington.
to-day by Mrs. Hitchcock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark. Messrs. Quincy a. Shaw and \.
Graham Miles. Mrs. Charles Bohan. Jr..
Mcssrs Buckle Bohlan and Giraud Fos-
ter. Jr.
Mrs. j. C. Mallory is expected to ar
rive on January !.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
WINTER GARDEN
WEDNESDAY
OPENS

The Winter Garden company Of 175
persons including the mechanical and
technical staff and large orchestra. re-
turned yesterday by special train from
New Haven. where the first perform
ances OF THE Passing Show OF 1921"
took place last week The Winter Car
den will open on Wednesday with THE
Passing Show OF 1921" Tonight and
tomorrow private performances Will be
given.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
ABEL HOLMES.

Abel Holmes. who had been n dry
goods merchant at Mount VCernon for
thirty years. and was to retire from bus
mess on Thursday. dropped dead in his
store at 81 South Fourth avenue. Mount
Vernon. yesterday Death was caused
by apoplexy Mr.. Holmes was the old
est dry goods merchant in Mount Ner-
non and formerly had been in the whole
sale hosiery business in Manhattan.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
MATINEEs FOR CHILDREN.

The first of the matinees for chill
dren presented by the Professional
Children's School will be given at the
Longacre Theatre this afternoon. begin
ming at 2 80 o'clock. The programme
will consist of three plays and several
pantomimes. All of the persons who
take part are professional. The pro-
ceeds from these performances will go
toward a fund for the adequate hous-
ing of the school
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
HERE TO VISIT cARUso

The Peirce liner Gugielmo Peirce
arrived yesterday from Naples with
1.2Ss passengers. This is her first trip
to the port of New York. Among the
passengers were Ernesto de Curtis. an
italian composer. who said he intended
10 visit Enrico Caruso during the two
week. Ne WIN bc IN This city
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
MRS. w. II. ARMSTRONG To WED

Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chapman of S52
West 117th street. will be married to-
day TO MIR. Robert Leconte Of the French
High Commission. The ceremony will
take place at noon In All Souls Church.
9Th street and st. Nicholas avenue.
Mrs. Armstrong Is the widow Of Will
lam II. Armstrong. who died in New
York several years ago. Her father was
formerly manager OF tho Hotel Mar
tiuiuue and of the WaldorfAstoria.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
DANCE TO AID FOuxDLINGs.

The Briarcllff Holiday Association.
maintained by the students OF Miss
Dow's School at Briarcliff Manor. y. v.
is TO be host at a dance at the Hotel
Plaza on Tuesday evening. January 4
The proceeds of the dance are TO be
devoted TO the support of foundlings at
the Happy Valley Homes at Llsle, ". Y.
The patronesses are Mrs. Mary e. Dow.
Mrs. Edith Cooper Hartman. Miss Mar
garet williams. Mrs. Louis w. stotes-
bury. Mrs. Paul s. Llvermorc.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
FOR STAGE CHILDREN's FUND.

For the Stage Children's Fund sixty
juveniles from to 12 years old took
part in performance at the Astor The
atre called "In the Springtime of Life"
The play was written by Amelia Nor
benroth. Mrs. Millie Thorne. president
and founder Of the fund. presided One
of the features was a number in which
twelve 3-year-old children in abbreviated
costumes song Puppy Love-Bow
Wow"
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
DIN NER TO PIANIST.

Mrs. Devereux Langdon of 40 West
Fifty-eighth street will give "a dinner
and musicale next Wednesday for Mr..
Alfred Minovltch Russian pianist.