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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Mr.. Evans is a comedian of the
highest repute in New York and
Boston and has surrounded himself
with an excellent company of high
class entertainers with a picked
chorus of ten of the very best sing
ers and dancers on the revue stage
today. The particular style of show
offered by these revue companies is
so entirely different that it is hard
to describe. and the best idea we can
give our patrons is that it is z little
bit of everything.
The comedy is rich in dialogue. and
the most refined type that cannot but
be enjoyed by everyone, the singing
and dancing and harmony numbers
are real gems. One of the outstand
ing features of the Evans Revue is
the elaborate stage effects and seem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
A Three Hour Program Of Good Pic
lures at the Opera House

Nat Ross, who directed 'The Six
Fifty" Universal attraction produce
ton now playing at the Opera house,
actually learned to run a locomotive
during it's filming. He rode in the
cab of a leased Santa Fe engine dur
ing the many times the collision
scen3 was rehearsed before one was
successful. The engineer let him
take the throttle one night for a few
hundred yards ITS not any worse
than running my auto,' says the di-
rector.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
NORTH AUGUSTA

The afternoon meeting and harvest
supper held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dutton by the Ladies'
Aid was well attended considering
the weather. The ladies sewed in the
afternoon and fine supper was
served from to 6 o'clock. A gen.
eral good time was enjoyed by all
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
Dances at Golden Cross Hall

Those dances that have been so
popular in seasons past at Golden
Cross hall will be resumed tonight.
The management is planning on
making them more popular than ever
and to guarantee this, Smiths or
chcstra has been secured. Big crowds
are aSSured.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

when You and were Young, Mag
gie." Edwin Tillson and Carolyn Fol-
ger.
Refreshments were served. Next
meeting will be held Monday eye-
ming, Nov 10 instead OF Tuesday
evening as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

One of the pulleys on one of the
flag poles atop the Federal building
Is broken. A contract is being made
to take the two flag poles down,
have them reprinted and reset. The
absence of the national eolors from
the Federal building is most con-
spicuous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Myron P. Watson of Orono,
forestry specialist of the Extension
Service and County Agent Clarence
A. Day were in Farmingdale, Thurs
day and Belgrade on Friday, where
they conducted timber estimating
demonstrations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Edward Tillson; tableau. "Silver
Threads Among the Cold" Edward
Tillson and Gladys Nutting; read
ing, Julia Ayers; tableau. Coming
Thru the Rye" Arthur Tilson and
Emma Blaisdell; song, Loves Old
Sweet Song" by the grange; tableau,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Miss Helen L. Clark, Home
Demonstration Agent of the Ken
nebec Farm Bureau. was at South
China, Friday where the South China
Farm Bureau women held a supper
dish meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS


Opera House-Friday and Saturday
Tom Moore in "Mr. Barnes of New
York.; Renee Adoree in 1.-The Six
Fifty; Ruth Roland in "The Haunt
ed Valley; Stan Laurel in mo
Pets; World News" and Screen
Review"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Mrs. John Thomas was a caller
Friday for the day in Bangor where
she was the guest Of friends and
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Coionial-Friday and Saturday.
Buck Jones in big Dam" Reginald
Denney in 1.-The Leather Pushers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Miss Muriel. Briggs, a worker for
the Maine Children's Home Society,
is passing several days in Milo, in
interest of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
REGlNALb' DENNY IN ROUND
.IHREE MAKES A HIT AT THE

SOEONIAI
Never Since Motion Pictures Have
Been Made Has There ever Been a
Time When So Much Exeitemc Mt
Prevailed as Yesterday at Both
Performances Of "The Leather
Pushers"
Those who witnessed the DEMPSEY
Firpo harangue will easily conjure
the full extent of thrill contained in
big Dan," the Charles Jones pro-
duction made by William Fox and
exhibited currently at the Colonial
theatre.
1t is fast and electric, catching
ones heart in vise-like grip and
squeezing it-until one almost yeiIs
"Ouch!" 1t takes an extraordinary
picture to do this. Zig Dan" con-
Germs the ringside and concerning the
ringside in such an interesting, COM
pellin.; manner. concerns every mo-
ton picture fans attention.
Charles Jones is what might be
termed a shadow boxer in this pro-
duction, but shadow to Jones Is an
emblazoned cameo to anyone else. He
is supported by Marion Nixon, Ben
Hendricks, Trilby Clark, Jackie
Gadsdon. Jack Herrick, Harry Ions
dale, Charles Coleman, ]. p. Lockney
and Matte Peters, constellation If
there ever was one!-Adv. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

George Viewer, who was 1O3 years
old July 10, is reported to be rapidly
failing. He retained his faculties
remarkably until a short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
n THE POLICYHoLDERS OF
~ THE PRUDENTIAL

! sssss y sTFHfHs 'Aef bssiNs!RFf E
ID. r, RoI nlNCE COMPANY OF AMEi. GA
1IsSvei hsS at the Home Office Of said Com
INn % he City Of Newark, New Jersey, on
jR.ny, ~ the Third day Of December. 1928, ct
lcauaie clock noon, for the purpose Of selecting
jtssw es ! sons to be voted for by the policy
]Iean, . Z, Trustee as members Of the Board Of
rt Company to be held on the Fourteenth day
!! !sl .ue6 meeting every policyholder Of the
,,st;on who is Of the age Of twenty-one
90 ~ upwards and whose policy has been In
~. lar at least one year last past shall be
ss.hd to cast one vote in person or by proxy.
EDWARD D. DUFFIELD. Prssidens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

cry while the costuming of the pro-
auction is said to be particularly
gorgeous and are entirely different
for each revue. The opening pro-
duction is entitled miss Manhattan"
while on Wednesday evening the play
is completely changed as the same
on Friday evening. The manage
ment of the Opera house have ar
ranged with the film distributors to
offer a complete feature picture pro-
gram with each change of show
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
Teeth That Fit

BY the new method-wax veneer
closed mouth impression. artificial
plates can be made to stay" and
function properly. / am specializing
in this line. Call for advice.
JULIAN WILDER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

All bills against the estate Of tn
late Ellen Hayden Dana must be ii
by Nov. Is. r. l.. Hayden, Admins
traitor, novSd3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Dance at Redmen's hall.> Riverside,
eveny Monday evening. Smiths Or
chestra with banjo
sept 5sat-mon, tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10

Dance at French's Corner, West
Gardiner Saturday evening, Nov. 10.
noy9d2t&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
LOCAL NOTICE

Armistice Day service in Library
hall, Augusta, Sunday, Nov. IL at
2.3O by Eoresters of America. All
Foresters and companions are re-
quested to be at the hall by 2.15.
novqd2t
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
Enjoyable Evening al
Elks Club Halloween

New Britain Elks were hosts 20 a
large throng of Halloween merry
makers last evening at the lslks
home on Washington street. nearly
100 being present. The stage Was
banker with cornstalks through
which Halloween lanterns peeped at
the dancers,
At intermission. sweet elder, erul-
lers and pumpkin pie were served,
One of the features of the evening
was the grand march during which
paper hats. horns. balloons. stream
ers and confetti were distributed,
Dancing was enjoyed until midnight
Music was furnished by anlliyan's Or
chestra which was repeatedly APP
pealed to for eneores.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
FRENCH STUDENT WINS
Harvard Scholarship N sisaaEs af
I.isa., Iaske ii sass 10 sleashsE n
the Engineering ssAesl

Cambridge, Mass. Oct sl.-The
scholarship Ia memory Of iientens a
Charles Henry nlske, Sd, IF The naF=
ward class Of 1919, who VAS killed n
the 9orld MAR, has heen awarded for
this year 10 II. 4, Hisoaaet Of renFs
non saF-I.esRhene, France, student
In the Harvard engineering sehooi
Robert franelllon Of Paris, fFsl
year student IN the graduate sehAal
Of arts and sciences. receives the
scholarship offered By the Harvard
Club OF France
Announcement VAS made Today ~
the appointment Of nr, William Heaig
ss lecturer on social ethics A HaFz
ward and of Cakes Ames, assistant
professor of botany, as curator Of
the bentanieal museum, nr, tiealy,
who was pioneer In this country IN
establishing the study Of offenders inI
connection with the courts, has been
of the Judge Baker foaadas
ton in lioslon since 1871,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
TERRIFIC RAINFALL
Eleven Inches Fall in Hong Kong Bc-
twrrn IL o'elock Yesterday and
$50 This Morning.

ny Thn As1neiatGI Press.
Hong Kong. Oct. 3i.--0ne OF the
heaviest transforms In the history of
Hong kong-eleren inches falling be-
tween II O'Clock yesterday morning
and $40 this morning-has caused
considerable damage. The storm
water near the Asiatic Petroleum
company's new buildings flooded
nearby roads and streets. The force
of the water lifted up large portions
of macadamized roadways and large
quantities of earth and sand were
washed down from the hillsides and
deposited on the pavements. The
ground floors of many city offices
were flooded. Minor landslidcs have
been reported from various parts Of
the island. The vault of the Interna-
tional bank was flooded.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
SMITH HEARST fEUD is
BURSTING FORTH AGAIN
:. j. Gese.n.~ Accuses Newspaper,
maa al Attacking Democrats -.
nansa Ihes sna.a Hia.

New York, Oct, Politicians t0r
daY saw 4 renewal Of the fend he-
lAeen Governor Smith and William
Randolph Hearst In the governors
fammaaY Hall speech last night,
when he declared that the 'iedilarr
politician MAS venting his personal
spleen against the democratic party
because il had refused 10 eauntenanee
his personal aspirations fer high Of
zee"
The governor referred 10 llsaHst's
support of the republican Judiciary
ticket IN this eity fammanr leaders
said that the governors speech meant
a widening of the gulf between Hearst
and Tammany.
Monumental takers. political or
otherwise, have great time for a
little WHILE" said the governor,
When the band plays II blafes very
loudly, While the cheering lasts IL
IL very encouraging,
"Rut the day of reckoning comes
with the cold gray dawn Of the morn
ing after The evening the people
realize they have been the vie
tim af a hnnee game intended 10 pro-
mote somebody's political and persons
al ambitions. y kN
''fhe editor-nolitieian il running
true 10 farm and IL venting his per-
sonal spleen against the democratic
party heeanse in saw III 10 throw cold
water over his personal aspirations
for high political Office"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
MASTER MASONS MEET
Masonic Grand Ledge hiasiers Of Sew
eral states Consider Forming su.
preme Grand Iodse.

Washington. Oct, si.-Ths Masonic
grand masters of the several states
assembled here today In general con.
ference for the first time In history
10 discuss matters that may later re.
suit In the formation OF a national
supreme grand lodge OF master Ma
sons
The grand masters are here 10 at
tend the services In Alexandria. Va.
tomorrow. al the cornerstone laying
of the George Washington memorial
temple. They will meet at the inyi-
tation of DR.. Mark y. Finley. grand
master OF the District OF Columbia.
Al present the grand lodge Of each
state In supreme In Its own jurisdie-
ton. The formation OF national
organization for Blue Lodge Masons
has been informally discussed for
years, and the presence Of all the
grand masters In Washington prompt
ed the invitation for general con-
ference.
While the meeting Ia not expected
TO take definite action. steps may BIO
taken to convene a formal conference
later at which a national and per-
haps an international supreme grand
lodge could be organized.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
APPEALS FOR BETTER BOOKS
Dr. Richard d. Burton Delivers In
fcrcsting Lecture AZ Moman's Club
,ieeting-2a New Members.

A large and appreeiatise audience
greeted Dir, Richard Eugene Burton
at the meeting Of the Womans club
Tuesday afternoon. During the past
30 years. DIR. Burton has been a fire.
ancnt visitor to this city and he has
many personal friends among the
members OF the Womans club. DIR.
Burton read several lists of the So
called popular books of the present
time. comparing the style of the pres
ent day novel with that of 10 or 20
years ago. Many books. he said are
written with no artistic sense and
should be condemned instead of ap-
pauded by the public.
An author should strive TO put the
best of himself into his books. and
not condesccnd to that which is un-
tit. even though such books are
eagerly read by some people.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31

versera: board of directors. Angel
Reiz. Carlos Miralles. Fernando Ber-
elk. Frank Tur. Fernando Mensual.
Juan Pons. Pasoual Llorens, Benja-
min Jimencz. The board of directors
also has charge of the various branch
activities OF the society which In
clude gymnastic instruction. educa-
tionai work. entertainment and sick
benefits. On Saturday night the OFF,
GERS will be Indicted into office. fol-
lowed by dance. On Sunday after
noon there will be society picnic.
followed by an entertainment In the
evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31

DIR. Burton insisted that the people
who read enn demand good item-
ture.
The modern novel. should be Judged
by an aesthetic standard OF compare
son with the best books of older
writer's. of which too little Ia known
Mt tho present day. he said. Common
sense also should enter Into all criti-
cism of literary worth--each one de-
gliding for himself which books are
the best. Above all. the spiritual
standard OF law and right should
dominate each choice In selecting the
books to be considered worth while.
During the business part of the
meeting. 20 new members were re-
'eivcd into the club. and given cor
dial greeting by the president, Mrs.
Buel b. Bassette.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
Fined $50 at AZ.

John Edmond. " year old member
OF the Svenska Klubben. was fined
$3.50 and costs for violating the liquor
law at the club headquarters on Arch
street. The case Of Henning Matsen,
secretary, charged with violating the
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31

The Herald is member of the A. B. G.
and would be pleased to submit
a copy of the latest circulation report
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
YOUTH AND AGE FIGURE IN
LIQUOR CHARGES IN COURT

18th amendment, vas nolled b.
Prosecutor Greenstein who said that
evidence had net been procured thar
he vas guilty of selling liquor.
Through Attorney =. Y, MeDaaongh
Edmond pleaded guilty 10 the charge
preferred against him. The police
secured a quantity Of meaHshiHe
whiskey al the time the raid Was
made.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
GRANT PRIESTS REQUEST
Kcith's Palace in New York Agrees
To Withdraw tile Dramatic Sketch
"rhe Unknown Lady.

New York, Oct. 31.--The with
drawal of George Middletons drama
tic sketch, THE Unknown Lady,"
starring ALA Nazimova, from the bill
at Keith's Palace theater last night
was done at the request of Rev. John
B. Kelly, chaplain of the Catholic
Writer'S Guild, 1t was learned today.
Father Kelly protested Its continued
performance to e. II. Albee, director
of the Keith interests.
The playlet which Nine. Nazimova
had played in the west for eight
weeks, concerns the efforts of hus-
band to provide grounds for his wife's
divorce, to permit her to marry an
other man.
Nine. Nazimova. whose contract
called for a $4,000 weekly salary, was
paid $4,000, the full amount of the
contract, after only two New York
performances.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
United Spanish Societies
To Install New Officers

The United Spanish societies Of this
city at their recent election chose the
following staff of officers: President.
German Giner; vice-president, Sebas-
tian Gincr; secretary, Juan Sala: as
sistant secretary, James Roig; treas
urcr. Joseph Verdi; auditor Frank
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31
One Prisoner. Aged q.
Fined $3.50 and Man ~
Pays Similar Amount
Total Fines $3.50.

Fines totaling sksA aud lail sen.
tfnee OF Is days were imposed upon
fltn violatnrs OF the liquor law ar
laiEned before Judge William g,
liunEerfard in police court this maFn-
Ing. Prosecutors Joseph @. Woods
and William Greenstein presented the
states cases,
Alex Faleenare was fined sia0 and
ssnl 10 jail for ID days ana Joseph
Motii was fined $3.50 and costs for
violating the liquor law In res.
taurant at loo Washington street on
Saturday. October 30. They were
represented by Attorney g. Gerald
Gasaie. Sergeant Patrick MeAvay
testified that the restaurant IL in what
was formerly "A grocery store and IL
Of the "foodlesss type. He said that
at about $50 o'clock In the evening
on October 20, supernumerary Police
man Rappnnatti went to the place
and purchased drink of liquor lie
blew his whistle which was signal
for Officers MeAyay. o'Mara, Stadlcr
and strolls 10 enter. the sergeant said.
Ile said that bottle of whiskey was
taken from Motifs pocket, Police.
n number of men In the place at the
time the raid was made. Faiconare
Was wearing a white coat at the time.
the officer said. Policeman Stadler
said that there we're 20 men In the
rlace and II Of these were under the
influence of liquor. The officer also
testified that the liquor In not kept In
stock In the store but In a. tenement
over the store and boy Ia employed
to take II from the tenement 10 the
store as IL is needed.
Motif when called TO the stand de-
nted that he sold liquor to Officer
Rapponatti, claiming that he would
not accept money for the drink but
happened to get hold of the marked
bill by selling the officer three cigars
for quarter.
81 Year Old violator
John Liss. 81 years old, was fined
$3.50 and costs for violating the liquor
law In store at 43 Lafayette street
Policeman O'Mara testified that the
young man was employed in the store
at this address which was formerly
restaurant but of late has been a |
confectionery store. Attorney Will
liam Mangan, who appeared for the |
accused man, said that his client has |
been in the business only two months
and has now completed plans to get |
out of 1t.
Fined $3.50 at AZ.
John Edmond. " year old member
OF the Svenska Klubben. was fined
$3.50 and costs for violating the liquor
law at the club headquarters on Arch
street. The case of Henning Matsen,
secretary charged with violating the
New Britain herald., 1923-10-31

A parcel posted in 1895 was re-
turned to the Cambridge Music hall.
East London, recently. 1t contained
contracts with Harry Champion and
George EASTWOOD of that city. 81
years ago, for services as entertainers.
Evening star., 1923-07-08

The appearance of Strongheart, the
wonderful police dog, at Crandall's s
Evening star., 1923-07-08

prominent role in the David Beiasco
production. "The Gold Diggers.'
.where the North Begins" is the
new title given the picture featuT,
ing the Belgian police dog and world
war hero, Rin-TinTin. who also
holds the worlds high jump record,
and makes a leap of twelve feet IN
the picture.
Johnny Hines has been re-engaged
for an Indefinite period by the war
ner Brothers. He recently played the
title role in Little Johnny Jones, q
screen version of George M. Cohan's
play.
Charles Kosher, chief cinematogra-
pher for Mary Pickford. has been Sc,
cured as chief cameraman for DAVID
Belasco's Tiger Rose" starring Le-
more Uric.
That the sport of kings" is also
the sport of Jacks" is the latest
discovery Of those whose mission II
is to provide entertainment for the
boys of Uncle Sans Navy. Down IN
Panama, where several thousand
Yankee tars are stationed as the first
line of defense in the protection or
the interoceanic waterway, a motion
picture popularity contest was held
recently. Many photoplays had been
submitted to the men, but, by an
overwhelming majority. it is said,
counterfeit Love-" a playgoers' spe-
cial, won the ribbon. The greatest
appeal to the jackies was a thrilling
horse race which is it's climax.
Florence Vidors screen version OF
Booth Tarkingtons prize winning
novel. Alice Adams" in which the
star declared she would give a faith
full Interpretation of the book or
none at all, is winning encomiums
from authors and others as one pho
toplay whose outstanding merit is
its fidelity to the original. 1t is an
Associated Exhibitors feature.
Thomas w. Lamb. probably the fore
most theater architect in the United
States. who planned both Crandalrs
new Ambassador and Tivoli Theaters
now under construction, spent last
Monday and Tuesday in Washington
on tour of personal inspection. He
! expressed himself as highly gratified
at the splendid progress that has
been made on both improvements.
James G. Peede. general manager
of the Richard Walton Tully enter
| priSes, was visitor at the Crandall
executive offices last week in the in
| terest of Mr.. Tully, who is manager
| of production for First National OF
| the west coast. A former newspaper
| man himself, Mr.. Peede has a wide
! circle of friends in the fourth estate
in the capital.
The appearance of Strongheart. tn,
! wonderful police dog, at Crandall'!
Evening star., 1923-07-08

Metropolitan Theater last week.
brough to light the fact that Strong
hearts half-brother Is q resident of
Washington. The kinsman of the
famous actor Is fhe property Of Mr..
Gustave o. Arlt. who secured him
during his five years of official resi-
dence in Germany for this govern
ment. He is said to be identical with
Strongheart in conformation and
marking-also, Mr.. Arlt declares. in
Buster Keaton says:
present day vogue in Womens
footwear is causing men to see red
Boys of thirteen are wearing long
trousers and men of fifty are wearing
knickers."
When Herbert Rawlinson finishes
work on H. III. Van Loans Upside
Down" he is to star in another COM
edy drama, tentatively titled square
Pegs and Round Holes" This story
Is said particularly to fit Rawlinson's 8
personality and acting ability.
ashes Of Vengeance" the title of
the H. B. Somerville novel, from
which Norma Talmadge's recently
completed romance of sixteenth CEN
tury France was adapted, will be re-
tanned as the name Of the hlm' 1t has
.
M. Schenck. This supplants Purple
/ Pride" to which title it was changed
few weeks ago. This in response
to public demand.
"The Signal Tower" one of Wads-
worth Camps stirring short stories,
has been purchased by Universal Pic
lures Corporation to make 1t into
a Jewel production for the coming
seasons program.
Frank Currier, well known to film
fans for his character roles, has just
completed a remarkable portrayal in
The Victor" Now he has been as
signed another important role In
Baby Peggy's first five-reel picture,
Whose Baby Are Your
Sentenced to Soft Labor" may be
! a working title, but it doesn't sound
| like that, even. However. that is the
; title under which Ray Schrock and
Harvey Gates delivered a vehicle for
the use of William Desmond, and he
| has already started work on 1t under
Evening star., 1923-07-08

1t seems a pity, all for arts sake
she went and cut her hair off. up to
the back of her ears. Have you ever
read the book called "Ponjola"? Well,
IL YOU have you will know why Anna
O. Nilsson had to do it for the pic
ture. She is to play the leading role
with James Kirkwood in the leading
male role.