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>. ,,18ing probably will take place
a.ly !. October
,...s,r engagement just announced
l -, of Miss Hilda Mary Hipkin,
. ..,1,,r q Mr. and Mrs. George Her
- Hi5kn, Of Norfolk. England, to
=. cssrlss Morton Stewart Sd. son
~, snd Mrs. Gustav L. Stewart, of
=, psrk Avenue and Green Spring
T,rsr. Nd Miss Hipkin served dur
:, is war with the Royal Navy on
. the hospital ship Sheelah. Mr..
..srr. was graduated from Yale in
M Re served as first lieutenant in
!, ll0,h Field Artillery during the
~
ss- was born % the Rev. and Mrs.
s,-u Y. B. Darlington yesterday
-srrg IN the Orange Memorial
:v,l.sl. Mrs. Darlington is a daugh-
n sf Mrs. Z. Dun Douglass. Of
I,v,fyn Park. West Orange, n. J. The
ir NJ Darlington, who is the rector
ss Church Of the Heavenly Rest,
N. Avenue and Forty-hfth Street, is
ne, Of Bishop and Mrs. Darlington,
/. Rirrisburg, Pa.
N. Walter Z. Maynard gave a lun-
s,,r yesterday az Pierre's for Mr.. and
II John Magee.
ottsr who entertained at luncheon
re we're Ms Richard Trimble, for
y sn, Mr. Richard Trimble jr.; Mrs.
t,ir iselin, Mrs. l. Townsend Burden,
h, Esnond P. O'Briel, and Miss Vir-
"a te Haven.
M. Martin B. Saportas entertained
lsrsheon yesterday in the japanese
'r.s Al the Ritz-Carlton. Her
5ais Included Mrs. Herbert /. Foster
G. Nrs Juan r. Mayer.
" and Mrs. Griswold a. Thompson
u, rave luncheon in the japanese
a..s- q. the Ritz yesterday. Among
tai pests were Mr. and Mrs. Her
Z, Derks and Mr. ". Stephen Van
.rsster.
Yz Louis G. Kaufman entertained
z -.,seon yesterday at the Ritz for
IN n'lzss R. Deering.
Y nd Mrs. George Raymond
s,ir Of Yonkers. announce the en-
ae-snt Of their daughter, Katherine,
~ Andrew Leid Butler. Mr.. Butler
iison o. Mrs. George Prentiss But
q Yonkers.
L ard Mrs. George G. MeMurtry,
p we're at the Hotel Lorraine, have
- % Bar Harbor 20 remain until
ai-. Of the month.
y South Side Hospital fete will
A. pace tomorrow, Friday and Sat
~ At Bay Shore, Long Island. and
f-ses % be a great success. IL will
i,newhat on the order Of the
r.'i fair held on Park Avenue last
eng The Luna Park circus and
-is show from Dreamland will run
q say Friday. There will be an auc-
20 nls Of antique furniture, old sill
Wiha various articles Of interest and
Efa Clifford Pinchot and her son
ii'. trfyed in New York from Mil
i'ii' Pa, and are al the Ambassador
Yrs William Clark arrived in the
~. yesterday from Bernardsville,
w. - and Is al the Hotel ST. Regis.
Eis. corielh Biddle Duke gave
..lsheon Yesterday on the roof garden
Dslnouieos.
~ William Disston entertained a
.-,fi q friends at dinner on the
lgtt ' '''" '"''
~. An. Robert c. Strawbridge and Miss
H..'a Sirawbridge have arrived in the
ss. ron Philadelphia and are at the
a''sl s. Regis.
NJ ~ and Mrs. John T. Gillespie mo-
~. ..1 INTO town yesterday from Nor
y,.sh' y..-h' y. j., and are at the Hotel
~. - Edward S. J. McVickar gave a
'''..-so, Yesterday at Sherry's for Mrs.
,,.. ,..i Perm and Mrs. Edward Van
s.s.-sfs who entertained there at
is1h were Mr. and Mrs. George A.
20 ior Mrs. Legg Howard.
h.. william Payne Thompson is in
,- ron ron ner country place al West
81. -ohg Island, and Is at the Hotel
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~ William Disston entertained a
.-,''i q friends az dinner on the
-. sa'tsn al the Ritz-Carlton last
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PENDERGAsr-on July 10. 1874. sarah
peadergasf, beloved wife of James
pendergast. Funeral from her late resi-
fence. 532 East 6lst ST., on WEDNESDAY
az 9.30 a. m. thence 20 81. John IN.
Evangelist Church, vhers mass OK
requiem will b. celebrated. lnisrmsns
Calvary
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MS Coriela Biddle Duke gave a
..nsheon Yesterday on the roof garden
q Dslnonicos.
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~. An Robert c. Strawbridge and Miss
90. go S'rawbridge have arrived in the
NJ non Philadelphia and are at the
a'isl S. Regis.
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Total July II. is;i........'''''Is' 'Is'I,'''
Contributions. preferably by cheek or
money order. should be sent 20 the
Tribune Fresh Air Fund, The Tribune
New York City.
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SCOTT-On July 10. ie92, John z. Scott,
beloved husband Of Bridget Scott (nse
EganJ and son ot Anne Scott ant
brother Of Ella Scott. Nrs. a. Weller and
Thomas Scott Funeral from his lats
residence, $40 Union ay.. on Thursday
July ~. a. $50 a. m. themes 20 81. An
esln's church, Tlrton Az. and i5tth o..
Infnrrnent 81. RAym0nd-a Cemetery.
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~ NJ ahd Mrs. John T. Gillespie mo-
-. 80 mo town yesterday from Nor
'iilsfbilt a. '
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Yrs William Clark arrived in the
~. yesterday from Bernardsville,
" y and Is al the Hotel ST. Regis.
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Stamford. Conn, July II.
isa2 Hon. Julius Hgbbeil seymour, sgsd
a.. beloved brother u william w. ssy.
mour. of Tacoma. wash. and Edmund
Seymour, % New YORK. Funeral friday
church. 6fh ay and 18th -. New York.
Intermeng 81. Albans, w.
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Efs Clifford Pinchot and her son
ii'. trfiyed in New York from Mil
1919, Pa, and are 40 the Ambassador
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PTGRAM-At R0ssland. y. ], Monday,
july 10. i822. Mary Mann Pesrani, aged
eighty-two years, daughter OF tns Ia,s
Edward sandford ana widow of Orlando
A Pegram. Services on wednesday
July ~. az 1890 a. m. az her ate sum-
fner residence, Rodsiand. y. J. Inter
ment private. Yonkers ~. ~. kieh-
mont VA, Paris tFrance) pAps"
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~. - Edward S. J. McVickar gave a
s.'1 Yesterday 40 Sherry's for Mrs.
~. s.s' Perm and Mrs. Edward Van
s..i.ls s..i-sls who entertained there at
I...9n -. were Mr. and Mrs. George A.
q ior Mrs. Legg Howard.
h,.. william Payne Thompson is in
~ ron ron nler country place az West
~. -ohg Island, and is at the Hotel
New-York tribune., 1922-07-12

W Walter Z. Maynard gave a lun-
ss, yesterday az Pierre's for Mr.. and
II John Magee.
o.tsrs who entertained at luncheon
re we're Mrs. Richard Trimble, for
n sn, Mr. Richard Trimble jr.; Mrs.
t,ir iselin, Mrs. I. Townsend Burden,
h Esnond P. O'Briea. and Miss Vir-
ca .e Haven.
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NOLAN Suddenly. Helen y; Nolan ines
Soian Al her resisencs. az West .sh
~ Solemn requiem mass Weenemsy.
July H. AZ Holy Cross Church, "est
Isd q, A. 10 a. m. intsrment calvary.
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WHEELIliC1I-Ons suntay, July .. 1871.
Andsrcna ~ widow cf the late wash
,natou WleclriEhf. Services and inter-
msut AZ lakewood. y. j.. on arrival Of
trains leaving Liberty Street. New York
City, by way CT Jersey Centrai Railroad
at A. m daylight saving tims),
wednesday. July y. itz..
WIBEisG--On Monday, July 10. 1874, Rob-
ert L. Wibcrs. IN he 1sth resr. Fu-
neral services AZ his late resiisncs. iete
y, az 2. M.
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aud severe illness. Apo.lonia Pfsunsf,
aged IS years months. beloved wife OF
George PfeuTer. dear slater, sis,sr-in.
law and aunt. Funeral Wednssday az
10 a m. from 81 Anthony of PadvA
church, 1851 -. ard Prospect Az, IN
ternent ST. Raynonds Cemetery
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LUNKErT-George T. Piunkett disf AZ
Pittsdeld. Mass. Monday. July 10. N me
T-fh wear n his age Funeral Wednes-
dsy afternoon az z.50 o'clock AZ Con-
Cregatlonal church. Hlnsdale. Mass
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
MASONIC HALL DECORATIONS.

After several months of real work and
careful attention to every. detail by the
committees in charge Masonic Hall pre-
sents splendid appearance. The stairs
leading to the lodge room have cocoa
mating runners, all the wood work var
nIshed and also the upper hall way The
lodge room walls were redecorsted by
Willis f, Carleton of Camden with the
same designs in taupe gray aud brown
shades. The draperies in the rear of the
stations are of kings blue and gold. The
work is all beautifully done. A hand
some Wilton carpet of the same shades
OF medium conventional designs covers
the iloor, while all the furniture has bee
newly upholstered by G. c. Lower, with
deep rich plush of kings blue. The
whole effect is very restfuI. especially
when lighted. The walls of the prepara-
ton room, the reception room and small
halls are in plain brown taupe with car
pets of the same material and tones as
the lodge room only of very small and
plain design. The assembly room is also
Iefinished. The hall way to the second
floors, including the library, the armory,
banquet hall and kitchen have been put
In the best condition With painted walls
and ceiling, vanished furnishings and
floors. The electric fixtures are now be-
Ing put in good condition. The kitchen
has all the conveniences of private
home, including two electric ranges.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
WILSON r. CLEMENTS

Wilson Frederick Clements died at tn
Tapley Hospital at o'clock Tuesday af
ternoon OF peritonitis following an opera
ton for appendicitis. He had been in
frail health all of his life and had suffered
from weak heart. He was also obliged
to give up his studies in the Belfast High
school on account of illness. His age was
23 years, months and 18 days, being
born in Waldo, the youngest child of
Frederick j. and Carrie E. Uhompson)
Clements. The family cane to Belfast
about Is years ago and has since resided
here. At one time he studied telegraphy,
but recently had worked in Mathews
mill. He had very genial disposition
and was general favorite with old and
young. His parents, four brothers and
two sisters survive: Charles A. Clements
OF Portland, George H. Clements of Isles
boro, Robert E. Clements of Belfast,
Percy w. Clements of Islesboro, Eliza
beth M. Clements of Belfast and Mrsl
Myra P. Gaylord of Bangor. The funeral
will be held at his late home with his
parents in the Flanders Block on Church
street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. William F. Skerrye of the Federated
Church will officiate and the four bro others
will be the bearers.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
NURTHpOR +

Mrs. John Halliday left Wednesday for
New York to join her husband
Services were held at the chapel last
Sunday by Rev. c. w. Martin.
Mrs. Hattie Whiting and Capt. and
Mrs. Wadlin returned Friday from Bos-
ton, where they went to attend the we'd
ding of George Wadlin of New Haven
and Miss Laura Mason of West Medford,
which occurred Oct. 14tn.
A surprise party was given Mr.. sand
Mrs NJ. D. Mendal Saturday night. Re-
freshments were served consisting of
coffee, sandwiches, cake and candy.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
M Leadbetter, Nh and Mrs. H. Hills
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Hills, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Southard, John Askill, Mrs. Hazel
tine, Capt. and Mrs. Wadlin, MIR. and
Mrs. Andrews, Mr.. Andrews, ST., Mrs.
c. A. Sheldon, Mrs. Nj. b. Whiting, Mrs.
Charles Mahoney and daughters, Ida
Hodgdon, Doris Hodgdon, Abbie Emmons,
Lloyd Oxton, Earl Brown.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26

Last Sundays edition of the Boston
Herald under the caption of Gan Import
ant Appointment" says of a man we'll
known in Belfast, and the husband of
one of the city's best beloved daughters,
Charlotte Thorndike Sibley: "Secretary
Andrew W. Mellon has displayed excel
lent judgment in appointing Henry H
Hilton of Chicago, former resident OF
Lowell, one of the three representatives
of the public on the federal tax slmplifi-
cation board. This office pays no salary,
but carries with it lar responsibility
and opportunity for great service to the
country. 1t will be necessary to spend
considerable time each month In WASH
ington. Secretary Mellon Is one oil the
abest men in our national life and 1t Will
be a privilege to be associated with him.
At the close of the war Mr.. Hilton was
asked to settle up the affairs between the
colleges and the government and devoted
a years time to this important work. He
received at that time very appreclative
letter from the secretary OF war for the
very efficient service rendered"
FOR THE BRIDE .TO-BE. Mrs. Annie
d. Mathews and Miss Margaret Rogers
of the Belfast Candy Company's force,
gave an aluminium shower Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi l..
Rogers, Union street, for Miss Emma Nj.
Webber, the company's stenogrspher, re-
Gently resigned to prepare for her we'd
ding with Maurice Thayer of this city.
The home was prettlly decorated in
Halloween effects. The din ng table I
under which the aluminium was placed.
was canopled with orange and black
streamers. When Miss Webber was con-
Quoted to the dining room blindfolded she
began to realize that she was to be the
guest of honor and then found string to
the gifts Among the refreshments punch,
cake, cookies, candy and nuts were serv-
ed. The last mentioned contained signlii-
cant favors, Miss Louise Webber receiving
the ring; Miss Katherine Brown, the coin;
and the bride to be, the thimble. The
evening was spent with games. The
other guests were Mrs. A. D. Webbers
Mrs l.. L. Rogers, Mrs. Wilfred E.
Coombs, Mrs VIM. T. Norris, Mrs Ev-
erett Brown.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
The Frances B. Adams Revival
Meetings

A very large audience greeted Miss
Frances B. Adams, Scottish Evangelist,
last Sunday evening in the Methodist
church, on the occasion of the union
meeting of the churches of the city, to
hear her sermon on the Ten Command.
ments.
Every CONGREGATION in the city was
represented by pastor and people; and Z
sermon long to be remembered was the
reward of all present.
Mrs. Basil Allen beautifully rendered
"Come to My Heart, Lord Jesus" ac-
companied on the organ by Mrs. T. E.
Bowker. These friends have very kindly,
agreed to be present and assist next SUM-
day evening.
The services for this week are scheduled
as follows:
Tuesday afternoon at 3:30-Meeting for
school children.
Tuesday evening at 7:30-Topic, 'The
Waiting Savior" Text, Rev. 500, "Be-
hold stand a t the door and knock
Wednesday evening at 7:30-Topic,
"The need of the Soul" Text, John
1921, 1--WE would see Jesus"
Thursday afternoon at 2:30-Meeting
for women and girls only.
Thursday evening at 7:30-lopic, ''Life's
Greatest Question" Text Matt. 27:22.
"What shall l do with Jesus which 10
called Christi"
Friday afternoon at 3:30-Meeting for
school children.
Friday evening at 7:30-Topic, "Con-
slider Thy Ways" Text, Ezek. 1880, II
will judge you every one according TO his
ways, saith the Lord"
Next Sunday morning at l0:45 Miss
Adams will preach on "The Open Door. !"
Rev. 3:8, "BehoId / set before thee an
open door"
Next Sunday evening the subject will
be, "Sowing and Reaping." illustrated
by original dramatic presentation of tho
Great White Throne) Text, Gal. 6:7,
"Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for
whatsoever q man soweth, that shall he
also reap"
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
MRS. MARTHA L. JOHNSON.

The death of Martha L. johnson oc-
Cured Oct. 10Th at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. I. S. Thompson, after long
and painful illness, which she bore brave
ly. She had also been blind over six
years, but retained her other faculties al
most to the last. Always interested in
all the news of the day, she kept in touch
with current events. She was born in
Holden, Maine, the daughter of William
B. and Elizabeth (OsgooO Crawford. She
is survived by three brothers and one sis
ter-Osgood Crawford of Augusta; Wal
ter S. Crawford of Rochester, Nevada; j.
Crawford of Belfast; Mrs I. s.
Thompson of Belfast, with whom she
had lived for seven years; also several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Sunday, Oct. 22nd, at 1.30 p.
m, Rev. VIM. Vaughan officiating. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful.
The interment was in the Smart ceme-
terry in East Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. George w. Miller return
ed last week from visit in Boston and
Taunton.
Miss Henrietta Young of Searsport has
been the guest several days of her cousin,
Mrs. Frank L. Whitten.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. whitmore have
returned from hunting trip to Lexing-
ton Highlands, bringing home deer.
Mr.. and Mrs Orman A. Hopkins will
leave today, Thursday, for Port Orange,
Fla, where they will spend the winter.
Miss Gayle Ryder. superintendent of
the Waldo County Hospital, has return
ed from a short visit at her home in Isles
boro.
Mrs. Emery o. Fendleton of Searsport
avenue will return home today, Thurs
day, from a visit with relatives in Halo
well.
Mrs. Julia Barker of Augusta, who has
been in Belfast the past week, left Tues
day for Wintefport, where she will spend
week.
Mrs. Fred w. Herrick, daughter, Lydia
F. Herrick, and granddaughter, Ruth
Wight are spending the week in Boston
and vicinity.
Mrs. Roy Gurney will leave today,
Thursday, for Charlestown, Mass, for a
two weeks visit. Mrs. Moses Hurd will
keep house for her during her absence.
Mrs. Kate Norton, who was severely in
jured a member of weeks ago in an auto
accident while returning from a trip to
North Anson, is now able to be out as
usual.
Cecil Clay, who has been attending the
session of Supreme Court in Portland for
the past two weeks, as stenographer to
Judge Hanson, returned home Friday
night
Mr.. and Mrs. MiltoH T. Healey of Dam
vers, Mass, have been in this city the
past week visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert T. Healey, making the trip
by auto.
George Bowden, Wayne Chapman,
Fred Ebert of Saturday Cove have re-
turned from a hunting trip to Northern
Maine in the Mt. Bigelow region, bring
ing hope fine deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Addison Hartshorn,
and the latter's father, Tho as Rice,
who have been occupying the Stephen
son cottage on the harbor front. t.all sum-
mer and fall, moved Saturday to the res-
idence of Mrs. Walter j. Clifford on
Northport avenue, where they have
taken rooms for the winter.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
SOUTH MONTVlLLE.

Miss Eta Gilman has returned from
visits in Mass. and N. II.
Mr., and Mrs. j. F. Hooper have closed
their house and gone to Haverhill, Mass,
for the winter.
Mrs. Helen Brown, who has been
working for Mrs Hazel Adams during
the summer and autumn, has returned to
her home In West Liberty.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Norton of Provi-
dence, .R. l, are spending few days
with his sister, Mrs. o. w. Ripley, while
repairing his house in Liberty where he
plans to make his home in the future.
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
on-S Brown is in failing

Mr. Thon>S Brown is in failing
health.
Mae E. Waltoa of Burnham the Carl
d. Connor of Unity were among and no.
taries public recently appointed by Gov.
Percival P. Baxter.
Mrs F. B. Knowlton and Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Davis will leave today, Thurs
day, for Miami, Fla, where they will
spend the winter.
The North Church Guild will meet at
7 80 next Monday evening in the North
church parlors. This will be the annual
meeting with election of officers and
other important business.
Department President Mrs. Gannett of
Augusta will be in Belfast Nov. 7th and
inspect Thomas II. Marshall Circle at
their regular meeting. 1t is hoped that
there will be a large attendance on that
date.
The adjourned business meeting of the
Unitarian Alliance will be held next
Monday afternoon in their church parlor,
when it is necessary for quorum, 81
members, to be present to transact impor-
tant business.
ARMISTICE CONCERT AND BALL Hsz-
eltDe Post, American Legion, will have
their annual concert and ball in the
Armory Friday evening, Nov. 10th, from
p. m. to a. m. Saturday, The concert
will consist of special numbers by Nc
keen's orchestra, also vocal and instru-
mental selec tons by several well known
fsvorites. At present they have no plans
for Saturday, Armistice Day, as proc
lamations have been issued in regard to it.
A roli-off will be held next Friday
evening at 730 at Bovington's Alley.
Bowlers who have qualified to enter the
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26
FRANK ROKEs.

Frank Rokes, life long farmer. died
at his home IN Searsmont, Oct. goth. at
the age of 90 years, II months and Is
days. He was born in Searsmont, the
son of Warren and Temperance Field,
Rokes, and always lived in that town.
His only surviving relative is his wife,
formerly Flora Packard Brewster, at ono
time resident of Belfast. The funeral
was held at his late home Sunday with
Rev. E. E. Harrison officiating. The in
terment was in the family lot in Sears
mont
The Republican journal., 1922-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Allen Webber. Union
|ueet, announce the engagement of their
|,ughter, Miss Emma Moreland Webber
4 Maurice Thayer of this city, son OF
blr. and Mrs. Rushbrook Thayer of
Pyanville. He is at present learning the
hason's trade here. Miss Webber re-
Pently resigned as stenographer with the
belfast Candy Company. No date for
Bhe wedding is announced.
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something that would have been written
by member OF the w. G.. r. ". or
the Sabbath Observance Association.
Nevertheless, in tacking on his fore
word he sacrificed not a bit of Mrs.
Parker's. grand and glorious old meller.
He unfolded before us such painting
of the New England countryside as no
other maker of movies has been able
to duplicate, humor more homely and
thrill more gorgeous than all the
prop houses. papier mache rocks and
artificial windstorms of Hollywood can
ever hope to equal.
Not that ], for one moment, would
belittle the efforts Of Mr.. James Cruze
in his attempt to make n good motion
picture Of the old Homestead in fact,
| admire him very much. but in his
last effort he has been hnmpered by a
lack of natural resources and, there is
little doubt. a staff Of assistants
Somehow just can't bring myself
to think that the man who made that
delicious bit of foolery, One Glorious
Day was responsible for bringing
Reuben home on the wings of seventy :
mile gale. could find no poetry in
the whole thing except for an occa :
sional wistfulness that crept into the
pantomime Of r. Roy Barnes.--not n
scene that could approach in beauty
David's declaration of his love for Anna
in the autumnal twilight while the
drowsy Connecticut flowed by. bearing
great splotches Of fallen leaves-nothing
that was worthy of comparison with the
barn dance or the village gossip patter-
ing along the snow covered road CAB
bng mcrrily to no one but herself"
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Gle Daily Movie Magazine
nice and appreciate the thought. And
the same to you and many Of 'em.

the same to you and many of 'em.
The Prejudiccd Gentleman writes
Now that the two great American
rural stage classics have been filmed,
it is inevitable that their respective
merits as screen entertainment will be
compared, just as their original pro-
ductions were, when first played on the
creaky stages of twenty years ago. II
is not for us. however, to criticize the
dramatic intensity of E the respective
plights of Anna Moore and Uncle Josh,
but it is obviously proper that the
laurel for the superiority of technique
in the cinema versions of their joys
and sorrows should be laid. as II were,
on the proper brow.
"Much has been said Of the small
town viewpoint OF Mr.. Griffith and also
of his apparent inability to present u
purely dramatic narrative without sop
ping it with inane and wordy preach
mentS in the manner Of Hearst edi-
torial. 1t is true that he made a plea
for the single moral standard in Way
Down East which in these days of
Mencken, Huxley. Lawrence and the
other lberalists sounds biz funny--like
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I'm sure ! dunno. Why not: That
what I've been asking for years.
Many readers have written mC
d"n"uucIng me for th" Valentino para
graph, which appeared in last Satur-
d"y's "M0vicgrams. want it dis
tturtlr understood that did not write
rhut paragraph and that most sin
r'rnly disagree" with il. But the man
who wrote it is entitled to his opinion
iI>r rs much n you or ! and. though
! know him intimately, would not for
III" world attempt to innucnr" him in
'Hn fr'" expression Of his honest
.'rU.rl>.