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New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adele Garrisons New Phase REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

ized with relief that there was n,
 danger of the boys swooning. a pos sibility Of which l had thought. Tn, next minute he had opened his eye, again. his momcntary dizziness gone
 T am ashamed to be so good for. nothing" he said with boyish embar, rassment. "I can't understand 1t, was great deal stronger yesterday Indeed, Dr, Petit discharged me sev. cral days ago. saying all needed now was 10 gain strength. had hoped to be able to so--home---bofore this. have been burden on you people too long"
 "Oh Forgive mo v
 There was something about the word home" as the boy brought il out--it appeared to stick in his throat which brought lump into my own. knew that the lads own home, since his idoized mother had passed out of life. was but a room in village clearinghouse. Yet hesitated un- accountahly, under Lillian's keen eyes, to assure the boy of the welcome that every generous instinct in me urged.
 I was relieved when Marion's clear young voice calling her mother sound ed from the corridor outside. When Lillian had gone bent toward the sick lad.
 Please let mo hear no more talk of your going home" said with mock severity, and with more than a twinge of apprehension as to what Dicky would say when the afternoon train should bring him home. But I went on steadily, for. to my notion, the services the lad had rendered us made it an obligation of honor for us to offer him unstinted hospitality and care.
 Tt would be the height of folly for you to go away from us until you're fully recovered. instead of just being convalescent," I said, "and you ought tolknow how glad we all are to have you here"
 Into the boys eyes came flame which made it impossible for me to look at him. And then I felt his thin, feverish hands seize mine and hold them in tense grip.
 T know-I know" he stammered incoherently, how divinely kind and good you are. Ah-how I have want cd to see you I has been an eternity since you went away. But must get away from here as soon as I can. l can't stay near you and not Oh '. forgive me. I never meant to say so much. Please don't answer me. Just forget what 1 said. Remember only I'd give my life to serve you. Good by"
 He brought my hands to his lips, and I felt the burning pressure of his lips upon them. Then he released them and sank back in his chair with a face so ashen that I was alarmed, and rising from my chair. started for the door with the intention of sum- moning Lillian. But in the doorway. with a sneering smile set upon his lips, and devil of anger in his eyes, stood Dicky.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
VIRGINIA sERENADERs,' PALACE

An exceptionally clever and large Keith vaudeville bill opens three day engagement at the Palace today There are IF performers in the four acts offered and they are promised tc contribute one of the best bills off, fered this season. Opening the bill is Paul Brady. versatile fellow who has clever act to offer; Nolan & Co., offer comedy novelty offering called "The Jesting Swede," which will be we'll received during their stay here; Manning x Hall Co. will be one of the big hits with comedy offering that has made them favorites every where on the Keith circuit. The fea- ture offering is "The Virginia Seren- aders." with a cast of ten artists who offer music. songs and dances, intro- ducing their original jazz band. The photoplay feature on the same bill presents Katherine Macdonald, Am- erica's beauty, in her new production ''The Woman's Side"
 This is not triangle story but it possesses three distinct angles, any one of which would guarantee its success. It is a story of womanhood, politics and human hearts. With this trinity of dominant themes no one angle dominates to the detriment oi another.
 The story was prepared and di. rected by J. A. Barry, who has di-
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Veteran of World War
 Victim of Trench Gas

David w. Rosenberg veteran of the World War And son of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Rosenberg of 142 Hartford avenue, died Sunday morning at United States Public Service hospital, No. A. at West Haven, where he had been under treatment for the past two years. Death was due to gas poison ing.
 Mir. Rosenberg was 26 years old and leaves besides his parents, one broth- CT, Dr. II. S. Rosenberg of Meriden; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Greenberg of Toronto, Canada Mrs. Sarah Cohen of Hartford and Mrs. Bernard Marcus of this city.
 The funeral was held this afternoon from his late home. Military honors were conferred by Eddy-Glover post, American Legion. and burial was in Beth Alom cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Every Frock Has a Story All Its Own

nifieance as;
 "This piece of goods was made b, John smith," or whatever the cn. cient Persian artificer's name hap nened to be.
 But it's different with the old Rus- sian and Hindu and especially the very old Egyptian prints-copies of them, of course.
 Make Good Sense.
 Gods, beasts and men ramble all over these silken surfaces in epic iourneyings, and frequently. in the case of the Egyptian stuff. to one who understands them. these pictur- ings make good senae.
 Suppose, for example, society woman, richly gowned in one of these Egyptian silks. chances to meet learned Egyptologist-the latter will be able to take a look and then read her dress right off.
 Not Very Popular. This sort of thing promises to be SO weird and exciting that there's ex- pected to be little demand for plain silks, even in thes most ravishing colors.
 A feeble attempts being made to popularize single.color prints on white backgrounds, but they're not making much of hit--much too tame and respectable, in comparison with the Tut-ankh-Amen patterns the coming seasons to behold.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

Letter From John Alden Prescott tu
 His Fiancec, Leslie Hamilton. My Dear Girl
 Have you by any chance met Priscilla Bradford lately? She is the daughter of very dear friend of my mother and she is visiting distant relative of mine by the name of Mary Alden in your town.
 have never met Miss Alden. and to tell you the truth, I could get along very well if had never met PrisciiIa Ia Bradford. My mother, however, is very fond of her. She is long on coming over in the Mayfiower and all such rot, and Priscilla claims direct descent from Governor Bradford.
 Personally, don't care whether my ancestors emigrsted in the Mayflower 2 or the Kaiser Wilhelm. It seems to me to be the silliest thing imaginable to keep harpng on your ancestors
 Anyway. Priscilla has certainly spilled the beans, You sec. darling, l had neglected to write to mother to tell her that you had made me the happiest man on earth. Mother is kind Of fussy. you know; and l was quite aware that she had picked out Priscilla for mo. and I hope you won't think I'm conceited when I tell you that l also knew Priscilla was willing. l was coward, l guess, and I put off writing to her from day to day.
 Of course never dreamed that Fate could play me such a joke as to plant that medd1ing Priscilla Brad ford in your town just when the so- ciety editors are bounding you to death and every time you turn around some reporter is going to make copy of it.
 You can imagine my mothers hor- TOT when she got a newspaper clip ping telling all about your buying some elaborate nightdress for your trousseau---for you must know she has no idea of modern yellow journal ism.
 You must confess dear girl, that it was putting it on bit thick for people with old-fashioned ideas when such intimate details of wedding trousseaus are made public.
 If by any possibility you should sec Priscilla, perhaps it would be a good thing for you to be nice to her; of course, you will have to invite her to the wedding. Mother will probably insist upon Priscilla staying with her at the hotel when she is there.
 I am counting the days. sweetheart, and surely it is long, long way to TipperaryA and the sweetest girl know" IAxpect perhaps that you should write to mother. What arc the ethics of Mrs Grundy on this subject? I'm sure don't know.
 Poor mother, I'm her only son you know. and guess I haven't lived up f. what her son whose ancestors came eser in the Mayflower should. Good
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Church More Important
 Than Social Engagements

Rev. Walter A. McCrann urged the young people of St. Mary's parish to forget their Wednesday night social engagements and attend Lenten de- votions at the masses, yesterday in St.
 Mary's church. Father McCrann said that there are many serious matters to be considered by young people about to wed, and one of the most important is religion. Unless young people about to embark upon the seas or matrfmony understand their life partners. have devotion and attend to their duties, the ''wishy- -washy' pre-. liminaries to weddings will avail them nothing as they go along, he declared.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
ONE MAN WOMAN
 RUTH AGNES KEELING $
KATE FINDS HER FAITH.
BY RUTH AGNES KEELING

Kate was sitting on the steps ir1 the sunlight when Justin and Dor othy returned from the field.
 Dorothy rushed into Kate'ss out stretched arms. Justin dropped easi- ly into place beside his daughter.
 He took her hand and waited for her to speak. He knew that she had much to say to him, so subtle was the prairie mans understanding Of his daughter,
 "Yes, father, I do want to talk to you" said Kate.
 And then she told Justin of the secret burden of the little battered trunk She told him of James La than and her decision.
 "I'm glad, child" he said, when she had finished. I'm glad for the girl who is gone--your mother" softly.
 "The last thing she thought of was you. I knew she'd bring you back to us and that somehow she'd earn your love again.
 Gall 1t what you will. Katie" he continued, intuition, hunch, or some supernatural force--I know that your COulull nave DctH hoppy until she had given you back the faith you lost that noon 12 years ago when you returned from the city and her words sent you back.
 Finding Dams letter has given you back that faith--hasn't it. girl?" His hand was on her hair.
 In the silence that followed, while she though of her fathers words, she zagucly sensed a connection between them--her faith, her mother, Dams letter.
 At length.
 "Yes, father---I've found my faith again." she said.
 And there's only one love that ever really touches the heart, isn't there. Katie?'' He was talking half to himself.
 "Yes--just one"
 Justin stopped to stroke Monk. who had settled at his feet on the steps.
 It was after dinner. The trees were purple along the horizon and the sun had disappeared behind the hill.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
ST. PATRICK's CEILIDH.

Liam Mellows council. A. A. R. I. R.. will hold a St Patrick's ceilidh and dance on Thursday evening in Judd's hall. Irish and American dancing will be enjoyed. and the com mittee on arrangements promises other interesting features of enter tainment. The dances and entertain ments formerly held have been en- joyed, and it is assured that this will be no exception to the rule. ,
 An old fashioned supper of home cooked food will be served by the en- tertainment committee of the wom- ans society of First (Center) church on Thursday at 630. Notify Mrs. w. H. Booth by Tuesday. Telephone 14OS.
 Mrs. Allan Dean Of 12 Pearl Court, who is receiving medical treatment at the New Britain General hospital, is reported as improving.
 Indianola council, No. 19, D. of P, will meet tomorrow evening. Follow ing the business meeting social gathering will be held and the mem- bers will bring small gifts.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
SHAMROCK ROLLS
By BERTHA E. SHAPLEIGH Of Columbia University


 Pour cup of scalded milk over half teaspoon of salt, and when it IS likewarm, add 8 half cake of yeast soaked in two tablespoons of warm water, and cup of flour.
 Stir until smooth, cover, let stand in warm place until the batter is full Of bubbles, adding then two ta- blespoons of melted butter, a slightly beaten egg, and two more cups of four
 Stir with knife until dough is formed stiff enough to take onto a board and knead. adding more flour 1T necessary.
 knead until dough is smooth and free from Jumps. return to bowl and let rise until it has doubled in bulk. Then take onto> board again and di- vide into IS pieces, divide each piece into three equal parts. and shape these into smooth. round balls. Place three of these balls in each muffin tin and let rise until light.
 Bake for 20 minutes in a quick oven. brush over with melted but ter, and bake one or two minutes longer.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
The Way Tom Chester Expressed
 Himself to Madgc

A fire Of fasots was sending up q cheery blaze in my fathers room, ant through the windows from which tho curtains had been drawn aside, tho early winter sun was streaming,
 Its light pitilessly betrayed tho marks which illness had left upon the face of young Tom Chester, who, at tired in heavy dressing gown. was huddlcd in a big armchair over the fire, as though he could not got enough Of the warmth.
 So accustomed was he apparently to knock upon his door that he did not turn his head in greeting when in answer to his feeble Come in" we entered the room. But when Lillian said cheerily. Good morning. hoy have brought you a visitor" he start ed violently. and rose with heavy awk- wardness from his chair.
 That he was hardly able to stand saw. as he supported himself with & hand perceptibly trembling. upon the back of the armchair. But there was no sign of weakness or fatigue in his eyes. Instead. they gleamed brightly ioyously, although the flush which crept into his palid checks was patcntly one of fever instead of health,
 You '" he said breathlcssly. At last .''
 I could not keep the quick color from my own face. for I knew Lil- ian's eyes were upon me, and guessed her secret amusement at the extrava- gance in the boys tone. But l schooled my voice to matter-offact friendliness
 T have been very remiss in not coming to sec you before." I said with my best hostess-to invalid man. ner. but perhaps Mrs. Underwood has told you that I have been under the sway of an old enemy, neuralgia head ache ever since I came home"
 Nfadgc Is Worried
 NO, she was kind enough not to tell me-" he returned tensely. And you have been suffering :"
 His tone made this an unbearabe calamity.
 Not any more," l returned lightly. I'm feeling very fit indeed. But am so sorry you have had so tedious a siege. Mrs. Underwood assures me, however, that you are steadily gain ing"
 That's what they tell me-" he said . bit faintly, and I gave a little cry of compunction.
 You must not stand " l said sharply "Sit down at once"
 "If you'll sit down. he said with an obstinate little smile. and I promptly dropped into the nearest chair, one drawn up in front of the fire, close to his own
 Thank you" he murmured, and sank down heavily in his own chair, closing his eyes for an instant, patent ly from sheer weakness. glanced alarmedly at Lillian, but sheSgave reassuring little gesture, and l real
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Letter From Leslie Hamilton to John
 Alden Prescott.

Letter From Leslie Hamilton to John
 Alden Prescott. Dear John:
 cilla Bradford. and to tell you the truth l hope l will not-cat! do know slightly your, distant relative, Mary Alden.
 Miss Alden belongs to that class of society whose greatest pleasure is cn- tertaining the Welfare League. Once in a great while she comes to one of the parties given by some of the older set, and she sits alongside of the wall with her mouth pursed up as though she thoroughly disapproved of all of us.
 As for dancing, she would not think of it. I think she is engaged to the assistant preacher at the First M. E. church. She will make him good wife.
 am quite sure that your Priscilla Bradford is a cat, and l think it is very horrid of her to send all that stuff to your mother. You can, of course, see that she wants your moth- CT to dislike me.
 did not put it in the paper that had purchased a nightdress like the one worn by the Princess Olga of Ru- mania, but some entcrprising reporter got it somewhere, and of course you can tmderstand that it was spread on the society page Immediately.
 wonder if you will forgive me, my dear John, if l tell you that l think your mother must not have a very nice mind. She seems to be one of those persons who is always finding fault because the modern girl does not wear any underclothes to speak of, and then makes great fuss if by some possibility someone happens 10 speak of them. kThey seem to be things that are very necessary to be worn, but no one should think of speaking of them. To my mind it is a very silly idea.
 Oh, John, I know I am being nasty, but you never did love that Priscilla Bradford, did you? And you would never let your mother or anyone clne think that I wasn't nice, would you, just because 1 cannot endure that hypocritica modesty which to me is more vulgar than honest frankness?
 am just heartbroken over this af- fair, for wanted your mother to love me. wanted her to think that was going to be good wife to you. You know I will, don't you, John?
 The spots on this paper are tears and for once I am glad you are not here, for I am not pretty when cry. But either smiling or weeping, I am always your loving, LESLIE.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

T never should have thought of that, Thank you very, very much."
 Old dog Spot was as pleased as she was. Don't mention it." he replied. But he really hoped she would tell everybody on the farm.
 There's just one thing that wor- ries me, about wearing a sunbonnet with windows and a skylight," Grand ma Goose told him. I'm afraid the glass might get broken"
 "Oh. You don't need to have glass in the windows, nor in the skylight either" Spot assured her.
 Very we'll" Then won't" Grand ma Goose agreed. And she began to smile happily.
 With holes cut in it, for the breezes to blow through, your sunbon- net will be the coolest one in Pleas- ant Valley" old dog Spot declared. T shouldn't be surprised" he added. If you set new fashion. As soon as Johnnie Greens mother and Aunt Polly Woodchuck see your sunbonnet, they'll probably cut holes in theirs"
 That's all very we'll" said Grand ma Goose dryly. The question is, where am l going to get a sunbonnet? Answer me that if you can."
 You must go a-shopping," said the old dog,
 What! And take twelve small chill dren with me?" cried Grandma Goose. Each one of the twelve would want everything he saw.'
 Leave the children here in the farmyard. They'd be quite safe"
 No! There's that awful Miss Kitty Cat. l don't trust her. Grandma Goose hissed.
 If I had a nose like yours I'd offer to keep her away from your family" old dog Spot remarked. But my nose is tender and Miss Kitty's claws are sharp"
 Maybe you could find sunbonnet for me, somewhere" Grandma Goose suggested hopefully.
 Although old Spot didn't care much for that plan, he said he would do what he could. He didn't want to dis appoint Grandma Goose. Copyright 1923, by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Service.)
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
HELLO GOOD rI,fEs-LYcEuM.

Hello Good Times" lively, breezy little musical comedy. opened a weeks engagement at the Lyceum theater this afternoon to an audience that seemed to fully enjoy and ap- preciate the efforts. This show, put on by the Ginger Snap Revue. is one of the snappiest playing thts season. The star comedian is Dave Shaftner.
 Accompanying this show is one of the best photo dramas of the season. Dorothy Gish, star of the old Birth of a Nation. and later a featured play CT in The Two Orphans" adopted from the Tale of Two Cities, is starred in The Country Trlapper
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
OLD SPOTS PROMISE.

OLD SPOTS PROMISE.
 Grandma Goose thought that old dog Spots idea was a fine one. And she said right away that she would get herself a sunbonnet and cut some windows in the sides of it, SO she could watch. out for anybody that meant to harm her goslings.
 Thank you very much for your help" she said 10 old dog Spot. And then blank look came over her face. My! My" she exclaimed. I've just thought of something. l can't wear a sunbonnct, after all"
 Old dog Spot wanted to know why she couldn't.
 Because" Grandma Goose ex- plaincd "beeause those side win- dows wouldn't let mo see the sky. And I wouldn't be able to tell if there was a hawk overhead"
 Yes, you could." Spot insisted. Cut a skylight insyour sunbonnet."
 "I declare" gaspcd Grandma Goose.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

The painted rocks of Gitchie Gu mic had nothing on the new spring silks.
 They're all decorated with pictures and every picture tells story.
 They're hieroglyphics, that is to say And those old hieroglyphics, as everybody knows. meant things A picture stood for word, or lot of words, and people who are skilled in reading them can figure these meanings out.
 Qoint Old Names.
 To be sure, the meaning may not amount to much. The pictures copied for instance, from the ancient Persian prints generally have some such sig
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
KENNETH HARLAN AT Fox's.

Claire Windsor and Kenneth liar Ian. apeparing in The Little Church Around the Corner, at Fox's today through Wednesday, are an unbeat- able pair when 1t comes to movie pop ularity and acting ability, The pic- ture presents a real cross section of American life. Accompanying the pie ture are four high gradcocts of vau- deville, featuring Elizabeth Nelson and Barry Boys in a shappy singing and dancing revue with special seen cry and effects. Scott and Chrystie have clever comedy offerthg that is a guaranteed laugh producer. The other two acts arc Downing and Jeanette. who sing the latest songs in their own original way, and Sam Lee, Chinas greatest musician.
 Readers of the Saturday Evening Post who read Canyon of the Fools will all want to see the picture which begins on Thursday. starring Harry Carey in the film version of that story.
 Beginning on Sunday evening, March IS. and continuing through the following Wednesday. the greatest Chaplin comedy of the past few years, "The Pilgrim" will be shown.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

Kate sought the rustic chairs under the pines.
 Justin was there. He did not look up as his daughter approached. He sat strangely motionless. Kate touched his hand. She spoke to him. He made no motion. Kate stepped back and searched his face in the gathering shadows.
 Then she knew. Justin had come to the end of the way.
 Kate stood long. with tear-dimmed eyes, looking out over the great stretch of grass, stretch she had come to love because in it she had fond peace, and alone with it, she was lonely no longer.
 (Thc EDd.D Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
STORM WARNINGS

Washington, March 12.-This storm warning was issued today by the weather bureau: 9:30 a. m, southea st storm warnings are displayed from Block Island, K. l., to Passport Me, strong east and southeast wind and probable gales today, severe storm over lake region moving rapidly northeastward
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

Irected so many of the stars former successes.
 Thursdays feature will present Mary Miles Minter and Tom Moore in ''The Cowboy and the Lady" and starting next Sunday Charlie Chaplin will be in "rhe Pilgrim"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

night, dear one; isn't it horrible haven't dreamed of you once, and every night when l closed my eyes l prayed to do so? Again, good night my own girl. JACk.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Pull Out a Thread

When making curtains always pull a thread before you cut them and fol- low that. Then your curtains will hang evenly and after laundering they will not lose their shape.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Gossiip;s Corne,
Lemon and Water.

You can freshen vegetables that are wilted by letting them stand for an hour in water to which the juice of lemon has been added.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Q D1S W MA Servica Inc.

express his pleasure.
 5. Future recognition of an in. troduction depends on the pleasure and social sense of the persons in troduced.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Makes En,niturc Shine.

Odl pieces of velvet or velveteen should be saved and used for polish- ing furniture.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-12
Kcens AMay Months

Apply gasoline with a sponge or brush to your carpets to keep the moths away