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New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
25 Fears Ago Today
 (Taken from Herald of that date)

There Are SC saloons in New Brit ain, according to the number of H. censes issued so far this year.
 A bakery team owned by the Nor jensen Brothers store on East street, ran away on Myrtle street this noon and for several blocks left trail of cookies and other things to eat.
 Hams, z75 pounds of them, to sell tomorrow for five cents a pound at the Public Market.--advt.
 Walter H. Hart is registered at the Hotel ycndome at Boston.
 H, Dayton Humphrey is spending a few days on business in New York.
 Q. r. Curtis has sold property at the corner of Garden and Lincoln streets to John E. Riley.
 Beginning this morning at s:3o o'clock, the Berlin street car went through to Berlin etreet Instead of stopping at the railroad depot as had been the custom.
 The Sunshine of Paradise Alley" one of Denmnn Thompson's new plays, will nppcar at the Russwin Lyceum theater Thursday evening.
 The Now Haven polo team will clash with tine local team Wednesday evening at Hanna's Armory.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

slightest degree in planning such services or such churches,
 And so, granting all respect to those who deneunce popular music in church service, who object to the nopularizing Of the Bible and who think placing movies in churches is an unworthy deeds giving respect to those people because their opinions are based on profound conviction, nevertheless one may still be glad that there is coming into public wor- ship an element which, it is hoped, will make such worship more nni- versal,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
GOOD IN THE WORST

There's so much bad in the best of us and 50 much good in the worst of US that it scarcely behooves any of us to find fault with the rest of us" or something like that. Some time ago note was made that barbarian tribe punished rent profiteers by marching them up and down between rows of tepees, or something like that, chained and fettered with cruel bonds made of thorn vines or something like that
 Now we hear from the news re- ports that out in Russia in Kharkov, or some place like that, that the Uk- raine government has been trying to break up graft and bribery among state employees. The director of the state trading department, by the name of Meletensky, or something like that and his agent were tried and found guilty of grating in disposing of state timber from one government depart ment to another-which has fa- miiiar sound--and were sentenced to be shot.
 Of course, we hate violence; of course such sentence was excessive, but, of course, also. we would like to find some way to prevent graft and punish grafters when they're found out We would not sentence them to be shot; we would not bind them with cruel thorns and parade them in front of city hall or the state capitol. but certainly we should like to know who the grafters are, if there are any, and we should like to slap them on the wrists-or something like that.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
ARE WE soRRY7

Of course everyone who bought the German" needles from the young man who may or may not be an ex- service man, fceis bit huniiiisted by the fact that ha bought German made products which arc competing with goods made in this country. Fone of us would do it again. probably. Morc- over we feel fl bit of resentment against tho young man. Possibly ho did not know of the "Oerman" mark npon them. although it Is stamped on each of the little packages of needles as well AS upon the outside of the folder which eontains them. But we fssi hd should nave beea more careful and should have investigated what he
 was sailing. It l. ineonceivabio. of
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
A BILLION IN DIVIDENDS.

Nothing to parallel the lavish dis tribution of stock and cash dividends within the past thirty days has ever been experienced in the history of America. It is estimated that the disbursements have totalled more than a Billion dollars, an indication Of industry's marvellous recuperative powers which have brought business from the depths Of anguish in the black year 1920 to the heights of con- fidence in 1922.
 The declaration of extra dividends and the political situation are closely related. So-called progressive poli- ticians have declared in favor of increasing taxes on corporation sur pluses and imposing them on stock dividends. As the influence of these politicians increases and it becomes more and more certain that they will have voice in future legislation, boards of directors have decided that the present would be good time to distribute their reserve funds. Even blase Wall street has been astounded at the scope of their activity.
 Radicals will denounce in lurid language the revelation that such large surpluses existed. The subject will furnish them with ammunition for months to come. Yet the distri- button of dividends on such broad scale, whether in cash or stocks, will be of benefit to business as a whole because 1t will transfer huge sums from reserve accounts to active par ticipation in trade putting more money into circulation and furnishing capital for new enterprises.
 Business needs new blood unless 1t is to stagnate. The surpluses will prove to be a blessing which only the political blind will refuse to see.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
MOVIES IN CHURCHES.

Many people object to popular" music, even of the better sort in the churches. They insist upon church ly" music, and their sincerity com mands respect, No humorous re- marks should be indulged in at their expense. There is much to be said in favor of their attitude advocating an atmosphere of sanctity in everything pertaining to worship. But n very devout old person once remarked. re- ferring to this very matter: Why should the devil have all the good music?" Good music" to him, was music the air of which--he would have called it the "tune"---he was able to catch and, perhaps. to hum. More and more, as changes come, good music" which is really music to the ear even of the musician, is finding its way into the churches. The old Gregorian chants. splendid and fine but lacking in popular ap- peal. arc less universally used.
 Today popular magazine is telling in serial form The Story of the Bible" It's paraphrasing. with the history of its beginning and compii- ing. is fascinating. Interest in the Bible will be reused through this serial story that would not come in any other way.
 Now, in one of our old New Eng land churches, there is tho plan of introducing as permanent feature, moving pictures. As sweet music, even though "unchurchiy" appeals to the ear. as the taic of the Bibie, attractiveiy although no modern writing may seek to exceed the biblical language in beauty appeals to the minds of many, so now an appeal is made to the vision, and ali are inspired by the same desire the improvement, the betterment of man and the world, Even those who insist that tho house of God should be a sacred place devoted Co His worship, and not place where "showE" should be stag gsd---even they seek to make such edificea beautiful. Even those who believe tho appoint Enents of a church should be severe and plain are not quite consistent when they depreeate adding attrac- tions to services dedicated to Him which will draw eeepis to taoss serv. tees, if they admit that beauty Of aiSht should bs considered in the
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
REUNION 0F LOCAL \ .Y.W. [. A. DELEGATES
Gathering of Girls to Be Held
 Next Sunday Afternoon

The first reunion of Y. w. c. A girls and women who have attended the Silver Bay, Altamont, Shawdow- Brook. Maqua or Makoniky camps and conferences during the past sew eral years will be held in the asso- citation parlors of the Young Women's Christian association on Hnngerford court at .3:30 o'clock next Sunday aft ernoon.
 Miss Gertrude Fossett, physical di- rector. will be in charge and %an- nounced this morning that an exten- sive program is being arranged. A representative from each of the camps will be called upon to relate what happened at the conference she at- tended.
 Over 100 girls have attended these conferences from New Britain within the past few years and large gath ering isaexpected at the reunion Re- treatments will be served following the business meeting.
 Sports Club Officers
 Officers will be elected at the meet Ing of the, Sports club to be held on Tuesday evening, November 2S, at s
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

o'clock up to the present time this club has been so-callod 'loose" orr ganization and, has not had a1sroup of officers. Mias Fossett will speak on Heath work in the Y. w. c. A." At the last meeting of the club the girls voted to attend regular club sessions attired in middy blouses and skirts and to wear low heeled shoes. The Week At the V. W. Q. A.
 The schedule of activities for the week at the Y. w. c. A. follows.
 Monday-High school evening course at 7i5 o'clock. Miss Porters poetry class will meet at the same time.
 Tuesday-lThe Arts and Crafts class as well as Miss McLeod's English class will meet, Business girls are asked to join the English class which will be continued during the winter months. }t.
 Wednesday High school evening class at 7;l5 o'clock. Girl Reserve club in the afternoon also on Thurs day afternoon.
 F'rslay--Dan' Nolan's ukulele class will meet at 7;3o o'clock. Girl Re serve class in the afternoon. 4
 Tn the physical education depart ment the health class will meet on Tuesday at 7;30 o'clock. The swim. ming pool is open for junior pIung- ing on Tuesday afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock. The senior hours are from to 9 o'clock on Tuesday eve rtno opd from unfil q o'clock on Thursday evening. Other swimming classes meet on "Wednesday and Fri- day evenings a
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
PARLIAMENT OPENS IN ENGLAND TODAY Labor Party Contender for Place
 as "The Opposition'

London, Nov. 20.--(By Associated Press )---A parliament in which lre- land, with the exception of part of Ulster, is not represented and in hich the labor party appears as the chief contender for recognition as the opposition, opened today.
 T. P. O'Connor father of the house." proposed John Henry Whit ley for re- election as speaker, and the house adjourned to receive the kings formal assent to fits choice of speak CT.
 The rush of members to the house to obtain seats was the biggest since the war, and long before the doors opened a small crowd had gathered to peg claims" for favored places. When the doors opened the members rushed in. snatched cards from the attendants and raced up the steps for the desired positions.
 Among those obtaining the coverted corner seats from which government have been enflladed in past were Lady Artor and Lloyd George. The latters card was placed on a seat by dep- uty, but Lady Astor personally seized the corner seat on the government side. The place next to her was talk en by Col. Ggetton, champion of the liquor interests,
 Usual Furmalities.
 The proceedings started with the usual formalties. The clerk of the crown presented to the clerk of the house a book containing a list of the members names, after which mes- sage was received requesting the i'm mediate attendance of the common CTS in the house of lords where they were instructed that their first duty was the election of the speaker. Re- turning to the house of commons, the clerk assumed charge of the pro- ceedings. He merely pointed a finger at r. P. O'Connor, who proposed Whitley.
 Fight For Opposition.
 The parliament was the smallest since the union with Ireland in 1901. The session just concluded the S1st parliament of "the United King dom of Great Britain and Ireland" but Ireland, with the exception Of 0 part of Ulster, is no longer represent ed. The question as to which party will be recognized as constituting the official opposition is question of par amount interest. The laborites have asserted an uncompromising claim to this point on the ground of their numerical strength, but rumors are af]oat that their claims will be dis puted by the liberals.
 Another much discussed question, solution of which was looked for to- day, is the sleadeNhip of the labor party. According to some stories in circulation there is conflict between the trade union and the so-called intellectual" branches of the party.
 The forrnalities of swearing in the new members are expected to occupy Tuesday and "Wednesday. After the kings speech on Tuesday the parlia- ment will proceed to a consideration of the Irish constitution. ratification of which must be accomplished by December 6. if the Anglo-Irish treaty is not to lapse. The general opinion Is that the constitution bill will be carried without much delay.
 The Morning Post today however,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
POLITICAL BLACK MARKS.

"You talk; but you say nothings'
 If memory serves 1t was Weber and Fields, the noted comedians, who originated the expression. But The Herald felt quite that way about the Republican platform and indicated that sentiment editorially. Delegates to the convention which adopted the platform felt that way about it, too and said so right out loud in public. That platform, of course, was ma chine made. It left loopholes for about anything Well, so far so good. Place one black mark against the machine.
 Now comes a person elected on that platform and denounces it--after election. It was the thing upon which he stood in the eyes of the voters at least. If there was any, thing to be gained from it MT. Healey gained that thing. Now that he has a strangle hold upon his office so that he cannot fall he kicks out from be- meath him. as being beneath him, the thing that supported him. That isn't nice at all. So please place one black mark against this denouncer of the machine and those who are with L ho tho thing the machine made, but because he waited until he was safe before he denounced it.
 We'll, looking at the black mark against the machine and the black mark against those opposing the machine, fellow doesn't sec where to turn One likes the Governor elect for saying he didn't know the platform he stood on was going to be repudiated at the dinner he graced with his presence, but still the fact remains that the more seriously one takes the Governor-elect's statement. the more he Is tinted with machine made color; the less seriously one takes that statement. the less firm ones opinion of his sincerity.
 And this interesting situation re- minds of a warning recently given in these columns to forget the old slogan of Forget politics for while and go to work" and to adopt a new slogan: -Remember politics every day" Per- haps we'll all be better informed on next election day if we do this.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
LOCAL GIRL ON COMMITTEE

Miss Helen Downes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Downes of Monroe street. is member of the committee of arrangements for a dance to be given by the Connecticut girls attending the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N. r.. at the Auditorium in Meriden on Wednesday evening, December 27. Invitations have been received by many of the younger set in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
DUBOWY-BESSOTF.

Fremont Street Young Girl Bride of
 smalley Street Man.
 Lewis Dubowy of 5s smalley street and Miss Pauline Bessosf, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alex Bessoff of 14 Fremont street.. were married last evening at the synagogue on Elm street by Rabbi Nowak of Hartford. They were attended by William Kap- Ian and Miss Bessie Dubowy, sister of the groom.
 A reception was held in Silver berg's restaurant h Hartford follow Ing the wedding. Upon their return from a wedding trip the couple will reside in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
SPINNING INDUSTRY ACTIVE

Washington, Nov. 20.--Thc cotton spinning industry. was more active during October than in September, the aggregate number of active spindle hours reported for the month having been s,2S9,SS5,446 compared with r. 7s0, ,S83.47o. on September. the census bureau announced today.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

suggests that the conservative "die hard" for whom it speaks may raise difficulties in the way of ratification. The newspaper believes that parlia- ment will find that tho constitution departs from the Irish treaty in some very important respects and that in some it actually violates it
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
WEATHER FORECAST
Cloudy Tonight and Fair and Colder
 On Tuesday

OH IucxNIhy
 New Haven, Nov 2o.-For Conn.,: Partly cloudy and colder tonight; Tuesday fair and colder: strong west erly winds
 Conditions: The disturbance which was central over North Dakota Sat urday morning is now central oyer the eastern portion of the Lake re- zion. It is causing cloudy and rainy weather from Michigan eastward to Maine. If will probably pass out to sea tonight and be followed by clear ing weather. The temperature is above normal In the eastern portion of the Lake region and along the At lantic coast from Virginia to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Cloudy and rainy-weakher followed by fair and slightly colder.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
New Britain Herald

nNRLLp rueLrsHINo COMPANY (Issuod Daily Sunday Bscepted,. ~ nsrJd Hihs, s7 Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Correct this sentence: '.The brides mother thought her daughter treated unfairly. but she held her peace"
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Every once in while you find a stern judge who speaks very sharply to a reckless driver who kills a little child.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

It is none of our business, but our guess is that by this time the widow has cured him of that All-Highest nonsense.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
Nen.er se rn. A.neIafnd PrnN.

4he Associated Press .s exclusively entitled to The rsa Tor republication Of all news trsdftci. to it or not otnsrwiss credited tn vhis Iaur and aiso local nsws puo- iiyl.sd hes ein.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

The headlines would indicate that the feminine part of the population is doing its Christmas killing early.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Every man should leave his widow enough life insurance to interest a better man next time.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

A radical Is just an unfortunate in- divdual born twenty years ahead of time.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

We'll, let's have another Constitu. tional Amendment. The jails are get ting full again.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

eas osiy pr,Asab!e advertising yusdivm h room slvsys open ts advertlsers.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Tn these football days one pities the poor undcr-weight college man who never has chance to let somebody step on his face.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

The nerve of those horrible Turks, ordering foreign troops out of their capital!
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
Facts andFancies
 tBY RoUsRT CULLEN.

A sophisticated girl Is once who can act as though she Isn't.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

It's love all right, if he still thinks her beautiful with the greater part of a hot dog parked in her face.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

A rich man is one who can reach into the drawer with his eyes shut and get a pair of socks sans holes.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

There is something poignantly touching about fat mans condemna- ton of dancing.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Still, 1t is hopeful sign when statesmen rattle a deficit instead of a sabre. F&
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Even in the old days people cussed their betters, but they didn't call 1t sociology.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

The only character in the New Brunswick scandal that receives any of our sympathy is the crab apple tree.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
rur.uPHoND CALLS.

nntsrSd at the Post ofhcs at New srifAi'
 ss ss~tnc CisSs Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

Still, it's about as safe to be an Armenian in Turkey as to be rector in America.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
xsms,v Aod,. rure.s of sarcu,es,or

NumNv AV"st Husese VI gns A. R. 0. is . nstionsl organization which furujsheG rswspapsS and sdver. fscrs with A gsrtctly holcst er,aiyss Q. cscIniatfou. Our c.rruiaton stet.sdcs are bsssd upon thls audit. This ins''res pro' tecston aeainst fraud h uSwspeper dis- tsfbstion figures to both national and 10 e&l advertisers
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
.s1,oS4 CONTRIBUTED
Participants in Exercises at Asylum Yesterday Number 2,O0O and Cen croeity Is in, Proportion.

More than 1000 Swedish people .at- tended the Swedish dedication serv- ices at the Childrel's Home yester- day. During the day $1,054.61 was contributed to the home. F. l.. Ask lund, Rev. Dr. J. E. Klingberg. Mrs. Harry E. Christian, Rev. o. J. Eng strand of Brooklyn, N .Y., Rev. pr. A. A. Ahlquist, Rev. Alfred E. Lind berg of Worcester, Mass, Rev. e. E.. Pihl, Rev N. E. Valerius of Hart ford, Rev. Axel Peterson of Water bury. Rev. A. B. Pierson of Meriden, Rev. Dr. S. c. Ohman of New York, and Policeman Charles Johnson took part in the program.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

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New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

What seems cheap may prove dea,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

One can't help wondering what peaceful Mexico thinks of all these revolutions.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-20
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New Britain herald., 1922-11-20

It is . very difficult matter to build up a merchant marine with receiver ships
The Lamar register., 1922-06-14
was never forgetful of courtesy.

WAS never 1OrRetful OF courtesy.
Mantell left Miriam at store.
arranging to call for her at five
O'Clock. He then drove up to the curD
awaiting her appearance. She did not
come, for he had mistaken another
mercantile establishment for the point
of meeting. When he sscertained his
blunder he hastened to the right
store to find IL closed for the day. he
was an easily ratified youth, drove
about wildly. turned a corner In too
much of hurry, ran into another ma
chine, wrecktng 1t, and was hailed up
to the police station fer reckless driv-
ing.
Poor Miriam was distressed when
she had waited an hour beyond the
appointed time and no Mantell ap-
peared. Dusk was coming on and rain
threatened. Finally she took the troll
ley line, which ran Within hve miles
of Acton, burdened with bundles and
timorously starting down the dark and
lonely road homeward bound, q
Caunted maid as TO courage, and angry
ut her chevalier's unaccountable de-
sertion. Her feet were encased with
mud, her clothing and bundles sopping
wet. A vehicle came up behind her
why, Miriam !" spoke the heart.
some, welcoming voice of Rodney
Harper, Alone Heref Whatever has
happened to Mantellf" and Miriam
nestled close to Rodney under the
canopy of the front seat, thankful,
relieved mortal. and forgot all her
troubles.
I've got to stop minute at ths
old Beardsley cottage" spoke Rodney.
as they entered the town. "It's vacant
you know. and l have bought 1t and
am going TO fix 1t up. By leaving some
paint and hardware there now It VIII
save another journey tomorrow.
"You won't live there all alone. will
you. Rodneyf" propounded artless
Miriam.
She unconsciously invited an expla-
nation, urged on by realization ou
the part OF Rodney Of her bewttchina
prettiness.
"Oh, no. Miriam" be responded
mot until l find a wife to keep It In
order for me, and, Miriam, VIII you
come and be that to me II ask your"
Amid gloom, darkness, rain, the
spontaneous proposal came, but as
Miriam chung to his arm and hung her
bead. Rodney Harper fancied all the
world was aG1OW Vt1h ninbovU -
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