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Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

Today, with Christmas in the back
ground, some of the magic fingers. But 1t
is fragile. Already one begins to think OF
the bills even while pausing to remember
with pleasure the joy, the sheer happiness
of those for whose sake the bills were con-
tracted. But this is a workaday world.
And one must be practical. christmas
comes but once a year" Does the soul OF
Christmas similarly come but as an annual
and transient guest, guest whose ideal
ism and selflessness and impracticality
make it quite, quite impossible to harbor
him as a permanent tenant in the heart?
The sigh with which most of us dismiss
the inner urge to try, at least, to enthrone
unselfishness as a reigning monarch in
stead of an occasional royal visitor to the
courts of our finer selves offers the hope
to which those who believe that altruism
is possible 365 days in the year must cling.
For if it were not impossible we would not
regret it's impossibility. Man has no i'm
pulse for what is wholly beyond him. The
very fact that the average human being
feels that he could be disinterested and
noble if others were the same is proof
that disinterestedness and nobility are
there, latent, within, as the oak is latent
within the acorn. The urge to transcend
the limitations of our weak and easily dis
couraged natures finds release at Christ
mas. And because man is a creature of
fragile faith he lives the rest of the year
content to warm himself at the fire kind
led by the fire of Christmas good inten-
tions. 1t is as though he invented Christ
mas to prove to himself that he has the
possibility, the germ, the seed, of divinity.
The occasional individual who rises
above the smaller self enclosed in his
own flesh, to the larger self of which the
world and its people are a manifestation
is called a saint or a fool. The race has
not yet progressed to the stage where
enough of us can understand disinter-
estedness to give the truly disinterested
person scope for his activities. He whose
birth is celebrated Christmas day was such
a one. His crucificton was inevitable
Mankind was not prepared for such rev.
olution as the law of loving ones neighbor
as ones self would effect.
And yet across the chasm of two
thousand years this law thunders in our
ears each Christmas day. Thunders and
whispers. For while the law reverberates
with all the majesty of the eternity from
which it draws its power, its voice is also
sweet and gentle.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
NINE. BERNHARDT. NO SEIZURE Of
IS BELIEVED To Be TERRITORY NOW,
OUT OF DANCER FRANCE ASSERTS
Pronounced Improvement Is
Noted in Her Condition;
Several Intimate Friends
Visit the Patient

Paris, Dec. 25 (by the Associat-
ed Press. )-Pronounced improve
ment was noted today in the con-
dition of Sarah Bernhard. While
not attempting to minimize the Sc
riousness of her case, the attend
ing physicians this afternoon ex-
pressed the belief that she was out
of danger, for the present, at least.
1t seemed almost as though that
miracle which the medical men
said was necessary to save the life
of the Divine Sarah" had hap
pened Maurice Bernhardt, her
son, said tonight that the improve
ment was so marked that the doc
tors had permitted several inti-
mate friends to visit the patient.
Reports that Madame Bernhard
was dying spread throughout the
city yesterday following her re-
lapse in the early morning hours.
when she suffered a fainting spell
similar to that with which she was
first stricken last Sunday during
the final rehearsal of the new
Guitry play in which she was to
have appeared the following even
ing.
Her Home Besleged
These reports caused her home
to be besieged all day today by
prominent social, political and
theatrical personages, all eager to
know of her condition.
What she now needs Is complete
rest for many weeks, her doctors
say but to the energetic star the
idea of inactivity is almost repul-
sive.
Rest" can't rest. If I did
that 1 would die" she is reported
to have told her advisers.
Gable messages and kilograms
have been received from many
countries, including the United
States. expressing sympathy and
hope for recovery.
Discussing his mothers condi-
ton Maurice Bernhardt told the
Associated Press:
1--WE believe she is out OF dan
ger, although at her age it is un-
safe to make predictions until she
has completely recovered. She is
still very weak. and needs a long
rest. All her theatrical plans nee
essarily are out of the question for
a long time"
One Hopeful Sign
Madame Bernhardt's physicians
said tonight that they would issue
no communique, in view of the
change for the better. One hope
full sign, they added, was that their
patient was again taking interest
in food.
For the members of her house
hold one Of the biggest problems is
to keep Madame Bernhardts
mind off the theater. She has said
repeatedly that if she could not
act any more, she would be sure
to die.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
LAS VEGAS PYTHIANS
TO HOLD HOME COMING
MEETING WEDNESDAY

Las Vegas, N. NJ. Dec. 25.-El
Dorado lodge No. /, knights of
Pythias. is planning a special en-
tertainment in the nature OF a
homecoming in the lodge hall here
Wednesday evening, December 81.
It will be stag affair at which
all members and visiting knights
will be expected to be present. The
committee has provided an inter-
esting and varied program, includ-
ing radio concert and in addition
has arranged for a big oyster
feed" The affair is looked for
ward to by the members with great
interest and It is believed that all
who can possible do so will be on
hand.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
A Grave Mistake

Hello! I want to order box
for tomorrow"
what size ?"
There will be six of us in the
party"
"But they only come in single
sizes-we'll have to have it made
special"
''Is this the Lyceum?"
mo, this is the undertaker."-
Widow,
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
Doubling Up

A teacher of n'rsic in a public
school was trying to impress upon
her pupils the meaning OF and ef
in song that hey Were about to
learn. After explaining the first
sign, she said: Now. children,
what do you say; if means forte,
what does IF mean?"
Eighty" shouted one enthus-
iastic pupil.-Youth's Companion.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
A LITTLE LAUGHTER
BattIeficIds a la Carte

The Yank buddy was revisiting
battle scenes and was amazed to
see q group Of men. all under the
direction Of man in uniform of
a discharged French corporal, bus
lily digging in a field.
"Queska vous diggy la. Pierrs?'
he asked in his best French.
"Ze shell 'ole, M'sieu," answer
ed Pierre. "Ze las pairr-r-tie of
lady and zhentlemen tourists from
Amerique zey are a leetle deesap-
pointed wiz re field of battaille. -
American Legion Weekly:
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
Theaters Today

"B" Theater-Jesse L. Iasky
presents the Paramount picture,
featuring Gloria Swanson as the
leading star in Her Gilded Cage;
also showing Charlie Chaplin as the
star in his biggest success, "Shoul-
der Arms"
Crystal Opera House-The L.
Forrest Taylor Stock company in
an entirely new program.
Lyric Thcater-Wesley Barry,
starring in Rags to Riches" is
proving one of the biggest drawing
cards for the Lyric during the year.
1t is being repeated today The
management is also repeating the
two-reel comedy, "The Shippers
Sermon"
Pastlme Theater-Norma Tai
madge is at the Pastime today,
starring in New Moon; also pre-
senting the Fox News" pictures,
Mutt and Jeff" cartoons, and a
rafting good comedy.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

Nora--"The fellow I used to
keep company with has asked me
to go to the firemen's costume
ball. but ! don't know what to
impersonate."
Maggie-"Why not go as an old
flame ?'-Michigan Gargoyle.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
Page Charley Chaplin

my son gets threepence a day
for his pocket money"
"Threepence a day, and only six
years old! That's n lot"
"eYs, but he puts in into the
gas meter. Te thinks its money
box. "--Klods Hans (Copenhagen).
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

"Pa, what is preparedness?
Preparedness, my son, is the
act Of wearing spectacles to break
fast when you know you are go
ing to have grapefruit. ."-Lyre.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26
TODAY'S BEST TlHOUGHT

The only gift is portion Of thyself. Therefore
the poet brings his poem; the shepherd his lamb;
the farmer corn the miner, a gem; the painter, his
picture; the girl handkerchief of her own sew
ing, =-R. W. EMERSON.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

The Italian Senate's unanimous
vote OF confidence in Mussolini
is somehow reminiscent Of an old
story:
why do you think your dog
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

The coal miners and operators
must be bitterly disappointed.
The strike advanced prices only
about a quarter ton.--New York
Tribune.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

We aren't in sympathy with
the move for a third party: we
have already two parties in ex-
cess of our real needs. Columbia
Record.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

loves you " asked the nice old
lady.
Because he knows I'd knock the
stuffin' out of him If he didn't"
the boy replied.-Philadel In
uuirer.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

a member of the local committee
on entertainment, and announces
a series OF trips down the valley,
over the city and to Juarez and
dinners and banquets for the dele
gates.
Cyrus B. Lucas OF Berclairs ia
president of the Texas and South
western Cattle Raisers' association.
Cattlemen are expected here from
Texas. New Mexico, Arizona, Cali
fornia. Colorado. Oklahoma, Kan
sas and probably other states.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

dustry out of the hands of those now
msmanaging it.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-26

The value Of New Brunswick
murder clue seems to be a close
runner-up TO the Russian ruble.
philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Of the day and has remarkable mem
DRY and recalls with accuracy many i'm
portant events of this region. covering
practically all her life.
OF her 10 sons and daughters but two
survive. John A. Wallace, a mariner
whose home port is New York, and
her daughter Mrs. Margaret Kelly
with whom she lives. Mrs. Wallace
has lived here SO years. She was mar
ried to John Wallace in ls43. He died
90 years ago. She has 80 grandcbil-
dren and q great-grandchildren. She
has been a member of the knight Ne
mort; l church for SIS years and churc;
member for &c years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Mammoth Program
For Thursday Night
At City Hall

Thursday evening Of this week will
bring to Augusta the most unique
combination Of artists that ever APP
peared on the city hall course. 1t
will be the popular annual Novelty
Night offering with three big attrac-
lions moulded into one fine, humor-
Gus, interesting and instructive en-
tertainment. The artists who com
prise the coalition are recognized the
length and breadth of this country as
headliners in their particular lines Of
endeavor.
Daddy Grobecker comes with his
own company Of five genuine Swiss
Yodlers which includes the champion
yodler Of the world. Millions can
testify that Daddy knows how to pre-
sent a real entertainment. The vocal
and instrumental program Is fascin-
ating from start to finish--somethinS
different than Augusta has ever seem
Edward Avis, the greatest living
bird mimic is also Hsted for Thursday
night. He will transport his audi
out of-doors where they will receive
delightful entertainment and instruc-
ton. How one man with one pair of
lips and with the aid Of q violin can
reproduce such a variety of bird
voices is beyond human comprehen-
sion.
The Pierces. lyceum's leading dra-
matte entertainers, complete this
unique program. They are to the ly-
ceum what viii Greasy and Blanche
Dane are to the vaudeville. For years
they have carried cheer and fun to
thousands in audiences all over this
country. For their part of the pro-
gram they will present short comedy
sketches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

was given to the president, Mrs. w.
H. Williams and her efficient COM
mittee for the fine way in which the
whist party at City Hall was ar
ranged and the gratifying final re-
suits.
A resolution of regret was passed
upon the retirement Of the treas
urer. Mrs. Olive L. Penney, after
many years of faithful service. and
a copy of the same was spread upon
the records and /. copy sent to her
1t was voted to hold the annual
Charity Ball the oath of January.
Election Of Officers
That closed the business meeting
and then followed the election OF
officers: President, Mrs. Clarence
B. Burleigh: vice-president, Mrs.
Robert J. Martin: secretary. Miss
Nellie r. Moore; treasurer, Mrs.
George e. N1acomber; auditor, Mrs.
William Fl. Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

An Augusta broker. who also has
IN Office in Waterville, and whose
BUSINESS necessitates his travelling
over The road quite good deal, gave
MT one day last week. to a man,
VINO was waiting in an electric car
waiting room on the road between
"a'erNiiie and Augusta. The man,
4i'et asking for ride and seating
"''AseH comfortably in the warm
posed car, remarked upon the cold
ness OF the day. He answered to the
W'FeFs questions that he had been
waiting for about half an hour. The
"lHeE remarked upon the scarcity of
cars No, the cars are not scarce"
,emalked the sclf-biddeu guest, but
! wouldn't ride in those cold open
ears | was waiting for a closed
car"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Kents Hill Societies
Have Joint Meeting

Kcnt's Hill Seminary, Dec. 3.-The
joint public meeting of the Literati
and Eromathean societies was held
in Deering Chapel last evening.
After the invocation and reading of
records an address, MAN and an
Idea" was given by Ruth Staples OF
Lawrence, Mass. A vocal duet, 20
That We Two Were Maying," was
rendered by Charles Dartnell, San
ford, and Eva DeMariano of Mount
Vernon. 1.-THE Capture of Stony
Point" was read by Marion Haskell
of Kent's Hill. A tableau, "a Vision,
The Sister of Mercy" was shown by
Gladys Jones of Fayette and Char
lotte Lane of Kents Hill. Nathaniel
Marshall of York Harbor gave topic
entitled "Defenscless America"
The next number was a debate,
Resolved: That the Federal Govern
ment should own and operate the
Railroads" The affirmative team was
composed of Miss Dorothy Fuller OF
Readfield and Maxcel Grant of Ken
nebagO. MISS Eva Deiiiei iaio aii'
Mr.. Phillip Corey Of Cumberland
Center upheld the negative. The
negative side won.
After a short intermission the pros
gram continued with a piano duet by
william Ayers of Ogunquit and Vic
tor Bowen of Chebeague. They played
"Up-to- date March" Eva DeMar-
@
iano read "The Village Blacksmith
Charles Dartnell sang II Need Your
Love and You" Uncle Taskus and
the Deed.' was read by Maxcel
Grant. Then followed Pantomime.
THE Wooing OF Hiawatila by Sadie
Campbell of !-sbattus and Helen
Wsltman Of Ec VI doinham. The clos
ing address was delivered by Haibert
Swift of Kent's Hill and was entil ID
"When your 10Y plays football
TIE prc.ram ended with a short
play called 'Cl,ums" Halbert Saift
tool; the part Of Mr.. Breed, YER
mont squire, and Philip Corey acfe1
the Part of il son, Harry Breed. Tie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
MANCHESTER

The Community Club met on
Thursday of last week with Mrs.
Alice Farr. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Mrs May Moore in the
absence of the president. There was
no program. The entire time was
devoted to sewing on aprons for the
Children's Home. Refreshments were
served and the meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Mabel Foster at tho
next meeting.
Mrs. Angie Guild, Mrs. Dorothy
Fearabay. Mrs. Julia Spear, Mrs.
stella Davis, Mrs. May Moore, Mrs.
Annie Emery and Mrs. Mary Collins
We're among the business visitors
from Manchester in Augusta on Mon
Gay.
Norman Welch, who has been suf-
fering from severe cut on his foot,
is much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Augusta, Maine.
Visiting Committee Report

Mrs. Charles f. Penney, chairman
OF the visiting committee, gave g
very interesting report. Some OF the
visitors had been more often than
once week. the regular time. All
have carried flowers. fruit or mag
azinea There were several who
nave so enjoyed the call. that they
would have liked to have returned
Tor another month but the plan has
been to have a new member visit
each month.
The visitors in the past year to
the Augusta General Hospital, rep.
resenting the Hospital Aid have been
the following: Mrs. Emma Morse.
January: Mrs. John D. Newman,
February: Mrs. S. C. Webster.
March; Mrs. Daniel Bush. April;
Mrs. Charles Holway, May; Mrs.
Burleigh Martin, June: Mrs. J. Z.
Lippencott. July; Mrs. Power S.
Mooney. August; Mrs. G. w. Lead.
better. September; Mrs. e. B. Ma
son, October; Mrs. Ernest Mclean.
November; Mrs. II. H. Rumery, De-
cember.
Work Committee Report
Mrs. Clarence Burleish. chairman
OF the Work Committee, reported
that in the past year. 2.027 pieces Of
work were made ready for the hos
pital. supplied by the Hospital Aid.
This is the largest amount of work
that has been done for some time,
After the reports, vote Of thanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
1O1st Birthday
OF Calais Woman

Calais Ne, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Matilda
Wallace celebrated her 'i0lst birthday
today by receiving many callers, and
was busy with knitting Christmas nit
tens and socks for the grandchildren
and great-grandchildren She is in re-
markably good health, assists in the
housework, docs much Of her own iron
ing and is apparently as strong and
active or none SO than the average
woman of 20.
She is much interested in the news
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

character OF Tom Burnham, leading
lady OF the ri Eta Theatre, was
played by Charles Dartnell; Chris lie
Vireie pla.ea as Flora Strong, Mr
Breeds niece. and Charlotte Lane
played in the Lart of Mrs. Breed. II {
Characters ac:ed their part in u
clever m1nacr.
The public joint meeting OF the
Ca1iiopea,s ar q Adelphians comes on
Wednesday evening of next week.
ScLool closes Thursday night to DC
gin again January 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Bangor. Me-, Dec. 9.--The first case
ever heard in the local court under the
hip pocket law" or the statute which
provides against lettering in a building
with liquor in possession. was that OF
Martin Burke. arraigned to-day.
Deputy shcriffs said that they raIded.
a saloon on Exchange street but found
nothing but Burke, who appeared to b.
an at;ache Of the place. had long
necker' OF something like whisky
nearly full ION his hip Burke wss
fined 500 and costs and &C days in Jail.
He appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Children'S Home
Charges Write To
Santa Claus

o, ine youthful charges of the Maine
tn!''urens Home society are busy
ese days, writing their wants to
'"'a Claus. One little fellow wrote
ou Nick. last week and this is
m-dt he wants: Dear Santa Claus: i
"an' base ball and a drum and a
s"'. and pair Of skis, I want a sled
little horse. l want watch"
among those who are under the
;"slcilul eye of w. c. Halves, super
a'tehdent and his corps Of efficient
e n.ss IS family Of nine children who
IN oe without Christmas remem-
fs.ances, other than the society and
s.'',rhds give them.
NV, Two hundred children all over
a,Re and out Of the state as well,
sth 'n oe remembered with tokens, by
]. s'' Maine Children's Home society.
ll 'hings as delight the hearts of
-n1,. young ones, books, toys. sleds and
.ii "',ehs woolly caps and hats. all
, mus Of gay colored ribbons, neck
= -, VIII find a most cordial welcome
ing them at the Maine Chill
~'eH $ Home society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

American delegation to the disarma-
ment conference in Washington.
Between sessions of Congress Sena-
tor and Mrs. Edge will live in Fcntnor,
n. J., where the groom is building q
new home for his bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

All members of the F'iremen's Relief
association are requested not to for
SET the regular meeting TO be held
,h.s Monday evening, o'clock at the
Hartford fire station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

acterized the work of the Ladies' Aid
in the past, continue through the
coming year, all being animated by
the desire to give their best to this
noble and worthy work.
NELLIE MOORE.
Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Roland Trask Of Hotel North has
Some to Skuw hogan. where he will
pass few days with his mother,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Monday, December II. 1922.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Polls for municipal election today
will be open from 6 o'clock in the
morning until 6 O'clock in the eve
nns,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Mrs Joseph a. Folsom is quite i'll
a. her home on Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

NOT nromisinr
statements Of the receipts and ex-
er he ysap Of en af Hf5na a ST.
, !; GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT IT
Jam t to 6 sash 81 en- 10 band ss re- s'7s'
ceiEed from annual dues. 10000
san ns;ve,i - i From, o. B Iu eaI ter
estate 10000
Jan. 3, to cash received from
1921 dues ............... 1900
Jan. 81, to cash received from
Charity ball ............ $4,000
Girl Scouts ........ 10000
He Hospitai Whist wis ......... o 40. 50
Nov, IG, to cash received from
Hospital Day -. ...,.... $500
ccived II frcsn ii ntt N" '.'.. 3s.e4
x,aecs .
'a hosn,t 20 Dg nnn J oS pa'o LOT sao-a
Ian to Dec Al nv bsid for ''''
Aa aav9 e. by pssia for remcaeiia. 1850
Ndy es s. bW p ro11t for coilecior 4asS
zee o. 's 'aSh on haha' '''': -zS.eo
p,crnrc,,, >-,,,, .o,,,Sr-,-
:. blSl hltI NURSE -ACCOC Nj
1922 Dr.
Jan. !, TO cash on hand. .......s $500
-
S os0o
1922 Or
Dec 81, by cash on hand. .$ $500
-
$ $500
II
,aoo ~
800 ., 49,, ooII'oo
Jan, 10 Ice 81, 10 cash re-
teinsa from special cohtriou- ~, M
tlo''" ''''''''' -''''''''''' AV1'"o
---
rt'-3 ~. na;5 .to r. 81
NJ ihbsi,sai ~, 49,, [a ac no
go - ny Ia1h oi' iia'io' ''''' 'o'oo
s S26 al
.. sPLClAL FUND ACCOUNT
1922 DR.
Jan. l, to cash on hand .S 5OS.21
Jan. 10 Dec. 81, to cash re-
ceived from interest ....... 1914
5 52795
l923 Or
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)AILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone l35

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res
outions of respect. ETC.. will be
charged al the rate OF ten cents per
line. No charge less than 10 cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
By notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
LOCAL NOTICE

pi Da,ce at Red Mems hall. Riverside.
=, ,baay night Music ty Smiths Or
sept1lsat-mou.t
'tue S Stafford commences her
,or.. CHRISTMAS sale Dec. and
"'aaes until the 2Sd.
dec4d1St
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TreaSurer's Report

The report as given by the treasurer,
Mrs. Olive L. Penney, showed the fl
nancial conditions of the Aid to be
most promising.
Statements Of the receipts and ex-
penditures Of the Hospital Aid Society
for the year ending December 81, 1879.
!. GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT
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dec4d1st