New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
OBSER VER-
Makes Random Observations On the City and Its People

council have consistently made efforts to embarrass him but he has managed
 to turn the sword in their own di- ! rection, oftentimes to their own dis
 comfort. His policies have been dis
 cussed at republican caucuses until
 the subject has been worn threadbare.
 Mayor Paonessa seems to be sitting
 in his position calmly and with feel
 ings unruffled by the sniping. The possibility of Mayor Paonessa
 running against manufacturer has
 been considered in those circles where politics is the chief point of argu-
 ment. II has been suggested that it
 would be inviting danger for the republicans to name manufacturer. Mayor Paonessa seems to have the
 confidence of the rank and file and might make as surprisingly good show ing on election day.
 "Oh, isn't she perfectly adorable in those satin pajamas. How I would like to be in her place." Intermission of about five minutes. "Oh, there he is. isn't he wonderful. I just love him." etc. This is just one tiny part of the conversation held by two sip- pers at local theater the other night. What is a zipper? We'll it's fiapper who has outgrown fiapperdom, b,i, Still retains her youthful notions and chatterbox qualities. The picture was long and in parts, really excitiing. Some of the scenes held the audience breathless, but just at critical mo- ment the zippers would send forth peals of loud. harsh laughter Need- less to say, all about them were an- noyed.
 And the zippers are not the only ones who annoy others at the movies. There Is the wise cracker. Someone who thinks he is clever and makes wise remarks about the pictures or acts and sometimes the remarks are not of the best calibre.
 The lovey doves who bill and coo throughout tho show. The young miss who evidently has no parlor of her own and accompanies her swain to the movies. They see about one scene and are lost in oblivion for the rest.
 The lunch bird with his peanuts popcorn and hard candy. When he isn't throwing peanut shells down your neck he's chewing the candy with the zest of stone crusher. He seems to have an endless supply of refreshments parked in his where- abouts
 Last, but not least. is the title reader. Of all evils, this one Is among the worst. Word after word he reads on, and all loud enough to be heard three rows down. The title reader and the person who has seen the picture before and tells the world about it are a good pair, and hand in hand with the above group Of pests would make the average audi ence happy-if they stayed at home.
 stop lights on the rear of troll ley cars, as suggested by Mayor pao- nesse, would be appreciated by the average automobile driver.
 It is disconcerting to be gliding along peacefully only 10 discover the rear end of trolley car reposing on your hood. This is not such an ex- as mighe be thought at first reading. Unfemiliarity with troll ley stops has caused more than one driver to run head on into an e1ec- tric car which has como to a sudden l halt although apparently 1t has been | as If bound for the end of | Inc line in a hurry.
 It is doubtful whether many will | agree with the mayor in his state- nent that desire for revenge prompt | ed tho officials of the Connecticut | to increase fares. The may | pr clings to the revenge theory. how ever. saying that Hartford's action in ordering tho discontinuance of one- nan trolleys inspired the Connecticut company officials to make a sharp md immediate boost in the fares.
 The Connecticut company has sins o answer for. it is true, but the fare increase was probable decided upon Or business reasons based on finan- 'ial conditions.