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OF course William Dean Howells,
Owhen he went to live in Cam
bridge. proved to be welcome visi-
tor. No one needs to be told that.
"a charming, genial man." says Mr..
Longfellow, with keen sense of
humor and a delightful laugh easily
provoked. My father, as we'll as the
rest of us, grew to be very fond of
him." Endorsement of the James
brothers is no. quite so hearty, E.
w. l.. finding Henry James. Sr.. per-
haps more interesting than either
of his celebrated sons. prof. Will
lam James belonged to dining
club with me in Cambridge and was
a most delightful comrade, though
l must confess sometimes too pro-
found for my comprehension. His
brother Harry, as We call him, was
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THAT was the time that the
Il family. reduced to such an
abject condition in Tesss lifetime,
was at IFS zenith. Increased wealth,
derived from the spoils of Tarent
Abbey, which was broken up, stim-
ulated riotous extravaganza which
brought eventual downfall. After
1710 the old manor house of the
Turbervilles became strangely
silent. Their time was over and
gone, the wine had been drunk, the
singers had departed. But the
stories of their carousals and great
deeds were still matter for dis
pute and discussion in the village
inn, and the eerie old house was
esI ecially regarded with feelings
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The system of rhythmical musical
education developed by Emile
Jacques Dalcroze and described in
his hook Rhythm, Music and Edu-
cation" has been adopted as a COM
pulsory course in all Russian
schools under the Soviet educa-
tional administration.
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DROBABLY most readers have
! forgotten that Mr.. Townsend
was once challenged to a duel by no
less a parsonage than the late Rich
ard Harding Davis. About the
same time that he was writing the
"Chimmie Fadden" stories Mr..
Townsend was making a certain
Major Max series the medium Of
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Congressman, and even to Cabinet mem
bers. All OF them said she was beautiful
but none counted as did the President
himself
What did your husband think of the
Presidents praise?" Mrs. Maines was
asked.
"oh, he was immensely pleased. He
could not have been prouder IL he had been
awarded gold medal for something He
walked out Of the White House and down
the steps as If he had been appointed head
of the navy or the army"
or course almost every one will want
to know just what Mrs. Maines looks like
since to describe her is to tell of the
Presidents idea Of a pretty bride
She is of medium height, with dark
brown hair, brown eyes and a beautifully
clear skin She weighs just little over
a hundred--perhaps hundred and fifteen
pounds. She is one of the few young
women of the stage who does not talk
about her profession unless she is urged.
TO the President she promised her vote
IL he is a candidate again. 1t would not
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Origin of Horseshoe Superstitions

are thrown into the all receiving earth,
and with them many of the good influences
that are about the place.
The luck OF the horseshoe has most
respectable beginning. 1t is traced to the
religion OF the old Greeks and their sea
god Poseidon. who was identical with the
Roman sea god Neptune.
The Poseidon horses were sacred. lie
was believed TO have created the first horse
when he struck the ground with his tri-
dent and horse sprang from the hole,
which afterward became a spring. To him
all springs were ascribed. In the shape Of
a horse he sometimes wandered by the
shores Of his ocean domain, and where he
struck his hoofs deeply there the waters
gushed out and permanent springs were
formed.
This is the reason why horseshoes are
considered lucky. Going to the root of
the matter one sees a nature myth as the
underlying principle. And to the sea all
rain comes: to the sea all springs owe their
primal origin. Also 10 the rain and fresh
waters, sea derived. we owe all fertility.
The old Greeks therefore worshiped
Poseidon as the fortune giver through his
springs. They gave him horses and they
adored the footprints Of horses when they
found them. for they might be the very
footprints Of the gods own horses.
When horses came to be shod the transit
tion OF the luck emblem from the footprint
itself to the shoe mark-practically the
same thing-was easy. Pegasus, the wingcd
horse, from whose hoofs the water spr.fd
gushed copiously when he came to earth,
has been credited with the horseshoe luck.
Some legends had II that he was the son
OF Poseidon and therefore gifted by hts
father with power to call the waters from
the earth. other tales state that Pegasus
sprang from the trunk OF Gorgon Medusa
after Perseus had cut Off her head. lie
had the power Of producing famous springs
which gave the gift OF poesy, Of art, Of
intellectual powers. From these springs
the muses. drank deeply.
The horseshoe was specific against
earthquakes. II would keep a house safe
from harm by earth shaking Again one
perceives the sea myth--Poseidon was the
shaker of the earth.
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- F all the emblems of good fortune
the horseshoe stands out conspic-
uously. 1t is not difficult to under
stand why lovers OF horses came to adopt
the horseshoe as talisman against mis-
fortune, for horses were considered to be
essentially liable to the Vaccinations of
witches This stands out in all the records
of the Lancashire witches and other evil
hags.
If precautions we're not taken these mis-
chievous witches would ride the horses at
dead OF night over the hills, and when the
owner came to the stable in the morning
he would find his animals in a lather and
exhausted. horseshoe fastened over the
stable door was believed to ward off such
evil.
Almost everybody considers 1t unlucky
to pass a horseshoe on the road without
picking it up. 1t Is sign emblematic OF
the greatest power. We are indebted for
this statement to old tales, centuries old,
that have descended from father to son.
from mother to daughter. throughout tho
years.
buL IL 10 hcttoSdly W ooScINt HON Tie
horseshoe lies before picking 1t up. II
the ends are away from one the sign is
that fortune will be within grasp, but by
extravaganza carelessness or the operation
of rogues 1t may depart. sign to take
care is given, therefore.
The right thing to do is to turn the
horseshoe around so, that the ends are
toward the finder before picking 1t up.
And in carrying 1t home II is correct to
hold II with the ends upward, else the earth
will attract to itself all the promised for.
tune.
When the shoe Is nailed up on door
or window in its destined place the ends
must be upward or the whole luck emblem
will be nulliied. Instead OF keeping evil
spirits away the shoe In the wrong posi-.
tion, 1t is contended, will attract them.
1t is supposed that the element of cleo
tricity enters into the matter From the
shoe proceeds a current OF beneficent rays
that with the end upward will spread
over the house as a protecting influence
with the ends downward the good rays
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The Prettiest Bride I've Seen, President Harding

amateur musical play in Denver. He
couldn't bear the little airs Of superiority
l INDUCED in, and said to me one after
noon after school: Huh; you're a girl
boy, and I may be President some day.
Mother says she's sure l will be. You
can't ever be anything
Il was hurt by this lack of appreciation,
and I cried bitterly-because 7 was just
girl. 1t was during the night that 1t oc-
Cured to me that, since the people who
went to see the play enjoyed seeing me
dance, perhaps this boy friend of mine
would be pleased too, If, as he intended,
he should be the President when we both
grew up.
1T was just to spite this little fellow I
determined to study dancing to learn to
sing, and to become great star. used
to dramatize, in my own fancies, my ap-
pearance before an august parsonage, very
handsome and seated on a throne, and
fascinating him by my beautifully graceful
dancing. The handsome, august parsonage
was, for time, the little boy, of course.
After a while another youngster took his
place In my heart, and at once the per-
sonage In the Presidential chair changed
to look accordingly.
Had Vision of White House
And of Triumph There
when really began to grow up be-
gan to give less definite identity to the
future President whom I was to charm,
hut worked just as hard. I really think
that many time, when T was tired and
discouraged, it was tho vision Of myself
triumphantly leaving the White House
after a dance before the President that
kept me at my work
after / had become quite well known
to theatergoers throughout the country
the childishness Of my dreams had dis
appeared knew the futility of hoping
ever to be chosen by President as
dancer Of exceptional merit. So when that
night in Washington I bowed after
whirlwind dance to whirlwind Of ap-
plause, it was only curiosity that prompted
me to look at the Presidents box. | ac-
cepted the Presidential applause with no
more qualification than l received that OF
the most humble occupants of the gallery.
1t was matter of fact and commonplace.
That night remembered my childish
dreams and the little plays I had drama
tized for myself, and laughed
But all that had looked forward to,
all that had expected, and even more.
came to me when Mr.. Harding praised me.
It is quite silly, I know, but nothing
pleases bride so much am sure, as to
be told that she is lovely. 1t is loveliness
she wants to give her husband, and she
knows that husband appreciates loveliness
as he would value the sparkle in gem.
"For his sake, as much as for my own,
| was happy when the President spoke.
I know President Harding was only say
ing the thing he thought polite. Perhaps
he was in an especially good humor. His
face was so kind, and there was such
merry twinkle in his eye as he compli-
mented me l hardly dare take him seri-
ously-but It was something to remember
after all"
However, Mr.. Maines declares the Pres
ident meant every word of It. And Mr..
Christian, his secretary, is just as certain.
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erage pretty young girl, had received many
marriage proposals. To one or two OF
them she was favorably inclined, and had
just about made up her mind to marry
when the question Of her career inevitably
intervened. In each case the man she
thought she loved objected to her return to
the stage. She says frankly she wouldn't
have married If her husband to be had not
agreed she might continue her dancing.
The story of her becoming Mrs. George
Maines is romantic. Mr. Names has been
for several years prominent in baseball as
president Of one Of the leagues One day
Maxine was invited to dinner by Ban
Johnson. president Of the American Base
ball Association. Among other guests was
Mr. Maines, who Immediately anchored at
Maxines side and refused to be removed
She saw her dinner companion but three
times after the dinner before January g.
and on that day they were married-their
fourth meeting.
Mr.. Names had been one Of the founders
OF the American Legion and numbered
among his best friends many leading poll
ticians. His bride was presented to many
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Perhaps it was because the boys always
were talking" she explains, about their
one little boy who attempted to ridicule
my success as the little girl dancer in the
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But there are few brides who have stood
before king, Prince or President and
have heard the royal or the Presidential
lips pronounce them loveliest of all. And,
indeed, there are few who would not trade
the compliments of almost every one else
for the praise of King-or President.
At any rate young Mrs. George Maines,
who until quite recently was Miss Maxine
consider herself one of the most distin-
guished of all recent brides. for President
Harding just the other day said to her:
"You are the prettiest bride l have seen
since / came to the White Housed"
OF course President Harding is a gallant
man. His genial qualities are far famed.
But he did not say to the flustered and
blushing Mrs. Names: "You are a very
pretty BRIDE" but he said: "You are the
prettiest!"
Makes This Young Bride
Almost National Figure
Thus this young woman, who is pictured
on this page in all the sentimental splendor
of her bridal gown, has become almost a
national figure. Perhaps one might say an
international one For surely even Princess
Mary, the foremost bride of Great Britain,
will be interested in knowing just what
was the American Presidents idea of fem
mime loveliness, and it is more than pos
sible that Lady Lascelles, Princess Mary
that was, will slyly look in her mirror
when she learns what President Harding's
standard is.
So far as is known to the preservers of
unofficial history of Washington Admins
trations no President Of late years has
dared to distinguish one young woman's
beauty above another's. President Roose-
welt was not averse to distributing marks
of distinction among the most famous men.
He gave them memberships in a certain
club apparently without fear of being
taken to task. But there is no record of
his ever having said to blushing young
matron, you are lovelier than all Others"
So why, indeed, shouldn't Mrs Maines
be happier than all other brides? nation
may point to her as one who represents its
Presidents idea of the best in feminine
beauty.
And. as is so often true there is a little
story behind the big story-about this
Western bride who so impressed the Presi-
dent that he threw all caution to the winds
to say just what he meant.
Appeared ID Years Ago
In a Musical Play
Mrs. George III. Maines, to give the bride
all her new name, appeared fourteen years
ago for the first time before the public in
an amateur performance Of musical play,
Professor Napoleon" This was in Dem
YER, where she was born, and she was then
years old Even thus young her dancing
and acting ability drew the attention OF the
dramatic critics of Denver's leading news
papers. She received the highest praise
from them, and great future was pre-
dicted for her.
Even then little Miss Brown was sure
she would dance and sing her way to fame.
She worked and studied hard for her
career. The highest ambition she had was
to some day dance before the President.
Like all other famous danseuses, the cul-
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much hope of achieving such destiny.
However, fate works miracles, as the phi
losophers say.
In Marion Mr. Harding kept on the
even way which eventually was to land
him in the Presidency, wholly unconscious
of the efforts of the Denver girl to arrive
there about simultaneously.
Little Miss Brown, encouraged by the
appreciation of her friends of her dancing
feet, began to appear in other amateur en-
tertainments and gradually to find place
for herself on the professional stage. Her
parents objected seriously to her becoming
professional actress, but she pleaded
that, since all small boys hoped to become
President, she should be given opportunity
to hope to dance for President-and, of
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II had never known what stage fright
really meant until found myself stand
ing before the Presidents desk. He held
out his hand to me. think he said some
thing about it being pity we we're having
a blizzard during our honeymoon, but /
am not quite sure of his exact words. /
know that when he shook hands with me
I blushed to the roots of my hair and be-
came so nervous that didn't dare look at
him. He was interested in my career and
wanted to know whether or not I was go
ing to continue my work on the stage"
Maxine Of course. being above the av.
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course, she easily con-
vinced her parents
that the only way to
dance for a President
was to go on the stage
and become famous as
a dancer. 4
From the most mod
est parts in various
musical comedy pro-
ductions Miss Brown
graduated into more
important roles. She
became one Of the
most popular dancing
condolences" as they
say in stage talk.
Many will remember
her in "The Right
Girl" "Buddies" and
the splendid revival of
''Florodora."
1t was while dane
ing with one OF these
productions her long
looked forward to or
came. She was to dane
President.
OF course there was n
extraordinary about tn
tunity when it did come
the way with most dreal
they are realized they pl
quite commonplace after
company was booked to
yUachfn OF IN apd n u,oo a
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Musical Strings and Supplies. ! ard Drug Co.
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Finishing lumber at Cal M. Brosius' large shipment just received.
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Workingmen's meals, 50 cents; Mar athon Cafe. If.
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Van Heusen Collars at Urbach's. ; sizes, 50 cents.
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istrator.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-02-21
M'NALLY JOINS YANKS

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 21.-Min-
ooka Mike McNally joined the Yankee
colony at the Majestic yesterday but
arrived too late to play a round of
golf with Deacon Scott or to hike"
around the mountains with A De
Normer He came direct to the
Springs from his home in Pennsyi-
vania and brought the cheering It'd
ings that Pitcher Carl Mays probably
will come to the Springs with Catcher
Wallie Schang. Carl has been visiting
relatives at HopewelI Pa. and recent
ly telephoned Schang to ask when the
latter was starting west. Schang was
figuring then on getting under way
last night. and if he did he will
reach Hot Springs today.
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|MER|DEN KACEYS
READY FOR LOCALS
Team That Started Locals Down.
ward, Plays Here Tonight

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-02-21
FRENCH BILLIARDIST
DEFEATS AMERICAN
Roudil Springs a Surprise In The In
tcrnatiOnal Tourney by Beating
Edgar Il. Applcby 800 To 100.

Philadelphia. Feb. 81 - Edgar T.
Applcby of New York, national cham
pion and Percy n. Collins OF Chicago,
a former national title holder will
meet tonight for the international
amateur title at 1872 balkline billiards,
Each has won three games and lost
one Appleby met his defeat last
night at the hands OF Edouard l;ou-
dill OF France. while Collins beating
was given Saturday by Francis S. APP
pleby, n brother OF the champion.
Roudil's victory last night 800 TO l2a.
came nfter his defeat In the afternoon
by Collins, 300 to l54.
The afternoon match today between
AIRY Bos, OF Holland and j. T.. Cope
Morton Of Philadelphia. was the last
on the schedule Of these players. The
best the Hollander can do is fifth
place and voctory for Morton would
put the Philadelphia on an equal
footing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-02-21
IL Dog Team Entered
In Manitoba Race

The Pas, Man, Feb. Il. - Twelve
dog teams, all from northern Mani
toba, had been entered for the 200
mile The Pas dog derby which will
be held next Tuesday for purse OF
$4,000
The Du Pas Bancroft team will
have the largest number Of dogs in
the derby with 10. The others are
using from seven to H. All the
teams have been over the course and
pronounce it well suited for fast time,
The betting today was divided in
favor of the Du Pass Bancroft team,
c. b. Morgan's outfit, and the dogs
owned and driven by Sam Pranteau.
The latter has nine dogs and follow
ers of the sport have taken him up at
even money. The Godbout Russick
team is championed by employees Of
the Hudson Bay Co., throughout the
north.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-02-21

cyril TOLLEY TO
LEAD BRITISH GOLFERS
Former Amateur Champion Coming
To America In September In
Quest OF Title

Chicago, Feb. 81, - Cyril Tolley,
formerly British amateur golf cham
pion will head o delegation OF Eng
fish invaders next September In an
effort to wrest the American crown
from Jesse Guilford at Boston, ac-
cording to word received by Robert
A. Gardner of Chicago who was rum
ner-up to Tolley in 1920. losing on the
S7th hole.
Roger Wethered. who lost the open
title to Jock Hutchinson after tyine
the Chicago professional last year,
will accompany FOLEY to America, 1t
is said. The championship will be
staged on the links where Francis
Ouimet as a youth, successfully de-
tended the American open champion
ship by defeating Harry Nardon and
Ted Ray in playing off tie In 1918.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-02-21
WRESTLES
ZBYSZKO TONIGHT
Brother OF Champion Must Defeat
the Body Scissors Expert II
He Is TO Get Title

New York, Feb. e1.-Joe Stetcher,
the body-scissors expert who formerly
held the worlds heavyweight wrest-
ling championship and WladelS Zbysz-
ko, younger brother OF the present
title holder will exchange grips and
locks tonight in Madison Square
Garden. The contest is to be decided
by the best two falls in three.
Stecher and the younger brother
met here two years ago the former
winning after long struggle, Wladek
has been promised the title by his
brother Stanislaus II he defeats
Stecher tonight. The elder Zbyszko
has planned to retire in May.
Ed tStrangler) Lewis, another
former holder OF the heavyweight
title will engage Cliff Buckley while
Dick Daviscourt and John DIN will
meet in other matches.