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Evening star., 1924-12-02
MADAME GERHART
PLEASING IN SONG
Singer Gives Admirable Pro-
gram of German and Eng.
Iish Numbers.

Elena Gerhsrdt, one OF the great
,inEers Of that apparently simple bot
really difficult type Of song known
as "licdrr," presented an admirabl
program OF German ana English songs
1T Polls Theater yesterday after
noon.
A concert h% Madame Gerhardt is
wonderful lesson In tone produc-
lion, breathing and enuaciation for
any young singer, for Madame Ger
hRr,lt il mistress Of the art or sing.
ing. ljer tones are well-rounded ant:
mellow and her lower register is un-
usually colorful. Although her high
ar notes are inclined OF b: white.
her pisnissiiuo tones in the high
range ale eXu'li.ito.
Madame Gerhardt opened her re-
citSl with group OF Franz Schu-
bert's songs Der Tod Gnd Gas
aiaedchen. a tone poem OF melan-
choly mood. was given with remark
able artistry. and the dramatic Err :
koenig." was admirably sung. Suieiks
H." "Fisrherw~ise, "DaS Lied i'm
Gruenen" and An die Musik,' also
were in this group.
shows Mnstery of EnxliSk.
Nine. Gerhardt then showed mas
terry, OF the English language in song.;
which included two deiightfU! Hande.
numbers. so Sleep" and 20 Had ]
Juhars LIRE" tie latter full OF oifh.
cult color2tJra runs. An ucususl
"Japanese Death Song" by Cecil
James Sharp ard an unique song by
Waiter tiolGe. famous conce-t accom- :
PIANIST, entitled 80 An invalid, were
given shaia coutras- with Ses.ey
.''rhree Little Far; Songs" a ci aria .!25
group. quite similar in style to some
" Liza L.iI'ua. MS songs. Grahyilie
Bancoch's "Sevei ade' was another
modern sun-.
In the second German group M-He.
G,rhardt sang Sci1unlann's "fcA Groile
Nishts and "h.r %usabauut' and four
Of Richard StraIl>' so0Ss, Staend-
chen" "och}ccn, ,es Wct,er, Nor
gen" and :Zacienuns." giving oppor-
tunities for multiple contrasts IA
mood and shading OF tone. Brahns'
"Staendchen a:G Erie Wolf 8 FAIRY
Tale" were Interesting eucores.
The great singer was fortunate IN
her accompanis. Bets Cuip, VINO
seems to eI in her G,dtcu!t ar.
The fre::sc o: Ter accomplishments
was particalurlr noticeable III tne
Schubert s.ruup and with the noder-
song. I.:l"ep, tor group or locai
N,usiciaa$. tie aICiauce seemed ond-
~ cola and Inres sponsive 10 the io\"-
ly "lieder' music 50 ably presented.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
AMUSENIENTS
National- aren't We All?'

\ pretty coatr.o-ti"" - t.te @rrrcHs
stage i made b.. T'rsGer.c.s L.o...d:.te.
whose v,iE established pIs:, "Are.'
We All w#s rn.e2,ed 70" the G~st
time IN t,lis v.t, s.t the Nat:Jau! Tit@-
ater last E.-I,;. II has .or & sEo-.- II.
sirtati"ns OF Z young r~arr:ed ps =.
The storr dos hut ..eatlv I.atteT.
II is EuHflSi. 90 l.ldy. a school q.
playm&k kim wh;r., ..Cvte!,- realize
that a dran.a.tjc :. az ION : NelU.. be
mainly Il" J..s s.i.f.oEIc saG cl.ar..ct,-
EUGgestI".' .iiat 14aE hc derived fro;I
t. Tie cp.-"r!aEy elactionaii&u. q.
he loN,H,, n,.tT, who fall '.:der mutual
suspicion. Tlr 40 ALLOW eG to over
whel'u attenti6... Tie role Of the con-
riliato~y comedian. IS ".asnifed into
primary in post ssaco. Ihe Young hus-
band, young VIZ" 2Ed Young senti-
mental intruder are limited 10 rather
ordinary lines Of humanity. They are
nice young tuihi. those happiness Is
6esira ole IN api,: : their Stiffness.
and whose I-iG1., Nc III the play /.
comedian, who rc:SIns his youtEf i
sympath,es in defiance OF the years
An air OF comfortable qui-tuds per
rades the performance Everybody is
jauntily cynical, yet discreet. Every
body knows just how fa. to go in
accommodating himself - the popular
snti-ruritan!c Impulse.
The announcements make Mr.
Charles I':lliughsIn the managerial
sponsor of the entertainment. They
suggest rare versatility. for "Arer';,
We AIIf" has nothing whatever III
common with the poe,ical allure
Enents Of 2Ii-s Anne Caldwell o" the
athletic Vocaliaations OF the Duncan
Sisters.
Aren't We Az" is Z. litt!e glimpse
Of stra ghttorward humanity. sacrific-
ing arbitrary ideals for the sake OF
a PLAIN basis OF understanding in
human relationship. Il is a French
farce, highly refined. Both wife and
husband have fiirted. but the sacred
Anglo-Saxon home is preserved abb
solutely intact--as for all purposes
Evening star., 1924-12-02
GOES TO RETIRED LIST.
Rear Admiral Hoogewerf Relieved
From Active Duty.

Rear Admiral John A. Hoogewern
has been placed on the retired list of
the Navy by operation of law on ac-
count of age. He was born in Mary
land g. years ago and was graduated
from the Annapolis Naval Academy
in June, 1877.
During his long service he spent Il
years at sea in cruises to all parts of
the world, and, in addition, perform ed
Evening star., 1924-12-02

considerable skill in Spanish and
apache numbers.
The chorus of young girls is well
trained and handsomely costumed.
There are a number of novel scenic
settings, notably the boat race and
the wedding day.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

mother, q role In which she can have
ne peers. She IL the perenniaily per-
feet jewish mother OF the stage.
Jeanne Greene as the daughter,
Robert Williams as the son, Priscilla
Knowles n Mary Murphy and Will
liam Corbett as tho judge are well
cast.
"MilErim's Progress" may not at
tain the stature of high dramatic
art. but 1t is fun, and fun is no small
factor In dramatic longevity.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Belasco-"M -"Milerim s
prosress."

.Milsrim's Progress" a new three
act comedy by B. Harrison Orkow,
n it's premiere at the Shuhert Belasco
Theater last night began what
promises 10 he a career marked by
longevity.
Baked in the same oven that has
turned out such a dura BILE stage
product as "Abie's Irish Rose" tc
mention but one Of the recent
achievements in dramatic marathon
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Of prspriety ana probability, It ought

to be.
One Of the best episedes Of the per-
forrnapce is the entr' acte monologue
by M. Maude: g. purely personal
emana alton with nothing whatever to
DO with the play, and yet he sue
ceeds in keeping the anecdoted rect
tations very much in character. He
has a manner genial and mature.
which makes him irresistible whether
In fictitious character assumptions IN
the play or in proper person making
friends with the audience. His COM
edy. informal or stage directed, 10 in-
tellectual sympathetic and secure.
A we'll selected company interprets
Mr.. Lonsdale's play. The people are
all very human. and II there 10 vein
of auds city In the various mental at
titudse, il is prevented by good breed
ing from transgressing the bound
aries Of polite restraint.
That is to say. polite restraint as
we know 1t today. The lapse from
rigid social proprieries Characteristic
Of the modern footlight era is ac-
.-urateiy indicated without descent to
:hc terms Of current farce. The big
kindly humanity of the Cyril Mauoe
role carries along = rather trivial
tory Of Irritation and quarrel with a
lash and s,nzitness that give the
'anlilisr activities OF the peace-mak-
ng comedian a most gratifying prom
.uence.
The dialogue is no, strictly ex-
,u-ssted But the inuendo Is offered
n terms Of cultivation. The charac-
.ers are given to a familiarity OF dis
ourse that would have shocked a
.lmilar audience in days before the
Sar, and, for the matter OF that
aren't We All? 4. j.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Colored Woman Dies Suddenly.

Nina Wheeler, colored. 40. Of 1900
L street northwest, died suddenly last
night at the home of c. N. BurtchGll,
1902 Vermont avenue, from a heart
attack. Coroner J. Ramsay hewitt
issued certificate of death from
acute cardiac dilation.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

important service at various stations
in the United States. He recently
was in command OF the thirteenth
naval district and the naval station at
Puget Sound, Wash. He has held the
grade of rear admiral since July, 1918.
and on his retirement was the second
ranking officer in that grade.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Mutual-" SPEEDY Steppers.

Claire Volpi Ia the outstanding star
n speedy Steppers." a clever little
ourlesoue show at the Mutual TINS
week. Miss Tolpi is pleasing in her
personality and has a charming voice.
The costumes and scenery are par
:uularly attractive. One OF the res.
u-es is the chorus. every member OF
which has an opportunity 10 SHOW her
ability in a solo dance or song.
Billy Dale is good eccentric
dancer and presents number OF
c,eyer vocal novelties. Mike Sacks
and Dave Harris are typical burlesque
comedians. SPEEDY Steppers' is good
hurlesaue entertainment. with every
body able to do som ethtrS.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

One sort of tactful person is the
one who gets his way while lettins
others think they are having their
way" says the Buffalo Enquirer.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Commissioned in O. r. G.

John B. Bennett, Bethesda. Nd. has
been appointed by the War Depart
ment major of Infantry in the Off
GERS Reserve Corps of the Army.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

In the rice fields of Siam the wom-
en- do all the work
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Bow Harro,piing Experience

Through the keyhole of room in
his parents house in Hamburg, Ger
many. Hans Biskup, saw horrible
sight. His father was carrying a
bulky paper package across the room,
and woman's arm and head pro-
truded from the package. Hans
recognized his mothers features, and
though terrified, he kept his nerve.
When his father opened the door and
came out of the room carrying his
burden, the boy hid in a corner and
followed him on tip-toe into the street,
whese he saw the man place the pack
age on handcart. and wheel 1t away.
Then he went and told the police, who
arrested the man and charged him with
numbering his wife and dissecting the
body.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Pou0er and Light From
.StrauO Seems Possible

Straw soon may be lighting the
farmers house, cooking his meals, sub
stituting for coal Ia winter and even
running his automobile.
The United States bureau of chemis-
try has discovered practicable meth
cd by which ton of sun-dried wheat
straw will yield 10000 feet of illumi-
mating gas, ten gallons of tar and 625
pounds of carbon residue which is
excellent fuel. says Popular Science
Monthly. The gas is said to burn sue
cessfuly in d mantle lamp producing
a blue flame that is restful to the eyes.
II Is also said to supply an efficient
fuel for internal combustion engines.
It Is estimated that 100000 cubic
feet of straw would do the cooking,
housekeeping and heating on the aver
age farm for a year. OF this. $4,000
cubic feet would be used for cooking,
10000 for lighting, 100000 for heating
the house and $4,000 for heating wa
ter. About 235 cubic feet would be
used daily during the summer and
about 1850 during the winter
From forty-five to fifty tons Of dry
straw would be needed to produce this
quantity Of gas, assuming that straw
would he used as fuel in distilling the
gas. Experts of the bureau of chem
istry have designed special retort for
the process The gas bubbles up
through water and then through fine
meshed screens and a layer of coke
and charcoal Thus purified, it passes
to storage chamber. About 300 cubic
feet of straw gas is said to be sufficient
to operate an automobile for 10 miles.
The retorts necessary for distilling
the gas are said to be inexpensive to
construct and simple and safe to OPP
crate.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04


$146OOO
the the products 1914
Sl30600O00 With the Of the
United doubled
In 1917 the total value of farm products $l933 an IN
1918 the reached
$237S7000O0 1920
having dropped to
working
their normal
$20oo0OoOo0 worth marketed by the
handling Reports
toang S41 dairy
$00O0O00 and IA
10 300 organizations
primarily engaged selling farm products
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Obsolete Documents

The folding rooms of the capitol are
filed with thousands of publications
that are either obsolete or worthless
for public distribution, the public
printer declares. In the storage
vaults of the capitol may be found an
nual reports on finance dating as far
back as 1879. agricultural yearbooks
Of the crop of 1879 (although new adj
ditions are printed at the rate of 40O,-
600 copies annually, reports on the
Paris exposition of 1878. ten-year-old
nautical almanacs. prayers Of the
chaplain of the Sixty-second congress,
army regulations dating back to 1895
and thousands Of obsolete congress
sional directories.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Freezing Eyeglasses

Since optical glasses cannot be cut
unless they are fixed in an immovable
position, it has been the practice to
glue them to iron frames of various
sizes and shapes. Until few years
ago the plates Of glass, when finished,
were knocked off the frames by means
Of light mallet, the blow being
delivered cautiously upon the edges of
the plates. Naturally enough, this was
a delicate and dangerous bit of work,
and unless performed by the most ex-
pert of workmen, resulted, of course,
in the injury of the lens. But the dis
covery was made that the blocks of
crystal separated more readily when
they had been exposed to certain de-
gree of cold. The result has been
what might be called revolution in
the making of special glasses Wash
ington Star.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Colony of NetU Haven
Had First Blue Losus

In 1715 1t was ordered by the gen.
eraI court that q suitable man be APP
pointed to construct code Of laws for
the New Haven colony. The appoint
ment fell to Governor Eaton and he
was instructed by the general court
to study the laws of Massachusetts,
colony, and also the Discourse on
Civil Government in New Planta-
tton," by Reverend Mister Cotton, to
aid him In his work.
Governor Eaton promptly issued a
code of laws, many of which were
from the Massachusetts code. Duly
presented to the elders of correct jur-
isdiction, the fruit of the governors
toll was by them approved and passed,
says the Detroit News. The general
court, moreover, ordered 500 copies
to be printed for the New Haven col
0nists.
At this period of history New Haven
was an entirely different and separate
colony from Connecticut, the latter be-
ing made up of the towns of Hart
ford, Windsor and Wethersfeld and
wild adjacent territory
The term "blue laws" therefore, I'M
doubtedly came from the fact that the
first printed laws of either colony, be-
Ing those of Governor Eaton, were
enveloped in blue paper SO the code
of Governor Eaton comprised the real
and original blue laws and since these
were enacted for New Haven colony
1t is further established that they
should be called the blue laws of New
Haven colony" and not of Connecticut.
The laws of other colonies were also
used in constructing the code and many
of them are at the present time upon
the statute books of Connecticut. Many
of the better laws Of that state today
are founded on them.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Monarch BotOs Before
Mayor of London City

All English towns cling to ancient
traditions, ancient rights, some Of
which, of course, are maintained be-
cause of legal necessity, writes Temple
Bouverie in World Traveller Magazine.
The city of London always has been
tenacious and jealous Of Its old rights.
In the good old days. the stout city
fathers didn't hesitate to oppose, and
fight If necessary, the king himself.
Even nowadays, when the king visits
1.-THE City" (Which Is what you call
downtown" where the banks and the
big traders hang up their hats) on
days of ce mony he surrenders his
sword-only by gesture, it is true-to
the lord mayor of London, who meets
him at Temple Bar. In days of old,
when kings were holder, the doughty
bankers and merchants of 1.-THE City"
weren't taking any chances and
wouldn't stand for the king With
armed men passing the gates that
marked the city's frontier.
Today, the lord mayor, representing
the ancient liberties and rights of his
mighty city, is given the password of
the Tower Of London by the governor
of the Tower under "the kings sign
manual" which is to say that King
George actually puts his John Han
cock" to the list of words making up
the military password over period of
three months.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Kne.O Their Origin

A young woman recently received
instruction In the art of Indian basket
ny, and had made several copies of In
dian baskets of which she was very
proud. A friend, who had been liy-
ing In Arizona. called upon the young
woman, who showed the baskets with
considerable pride.
"They are really very well done,
commented the visitor, but, of course,
they are not the real Indian baskets
"Why, Mrs. Robinson" Indignantly
exclaimed the maker, chow can you
say that when / just told you that ]
made them myselfw
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
His Cue for an Exit

George Ill, two years and nine
months old. son of George H. Cor
nelius. was being punished by his
mother for disobedience. Not believing
In spanking, mother had taken him on
her knee and was telling him why he
must obey. and trying to impress on
his young mind that to be a good boy
he must listen and remember what she
was telling him.
After while. thinking she had said
enough for the time being, mother
asked: George, do you understand
meT
George slipped to the floor and
sighed. Eyes, and now | guess I'd bet
ter check out. "--Indianapolls News.
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of
According the Sears
which increases the value Of each pound the consumer making
than light hens
all
dollar.
fresfkied
higher than the light fowls weighing pounds The fveye
the light November reach
ing Its height December the heavy fowls II pound
from the
will
takes thin underheshed
poultry market Is beating himself
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Were I the Sun

I'd always shine on holidays.
Were I the sun.
On sleepy heads I'd never gaze,
But focus all my morning rays
On busy folks Of busting ways.
Were I the sun
I'd warm the swimming pool just right,
Were 1 the sun.
On school days l would hide my light.
The Fourth I'd always give you bright,
Nor set so soon on Christmas night.
Were I the sun.
would not heed such paltry toys
Were I the sun
Such work as grownup man employs.
But I would favor solid joys;
In short, I'd run the world for boys,
Were l the sun
Philippine Education.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
HOW'S THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claSn for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves the catarrhal inflammation, and
the Internal Medicine a Tonic, which
acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces, thus assisting to restore nor
NAL conditions.
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

French scientists say they have per-
fected devices which will enable them
to hear "the music of all the stars"
Possibly they viii be able to hear
even the sound of churning in the
Milky Way.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

1t has been discovered that radio
waves move more slowly than those
of light This, however, will not dis
courage those who are seeking a
means Of sending pictures by wire
less.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

The composers and music publish
ers say that they lose money by pro-
miscuous broadcasting Of their songs,
but the radio equipment makers seem
to be doing as well as ever on free
air service.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

A young couple tossed coin to see
whether they would get married or not.
The trouble with a game like that is
that you can't tell until too late wheth-
err you lost or won.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

The American continent is drifting
westward and the Atlantic ocean be-
coming wider, declares Berlin geolo-
gist We don't know where we're 60
ing, but we're on our way.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Mean Thing

Miss vane--Someone told me today
that / was the handsomest gsrl In
our street.
Miss Cute-Oh, that's not incurable!
what do you mean?''
.sYour habit OF talking to yourself"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
Long Journey for JOB

John w. Walter Is seventy-four
years old, but he liked from San Fran
cisco to Detroit to seek job Pen
niless and without relatives in Amer
lea. Walter said he had heard of the
wonderful possibilities in. Detroit and
so went there. He said motorists
helped him along the journey, which
took him over Two months.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

Mems shirts for this summer are to
be gaudier than ever before. That's a
step in the right direction, but when
are men going to be allowed to wear
batik and tied-and-dyed silken outer
garments?
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

The fact that many German capital
lists were badly burned by the recent
rise in francs Is not going to cause
much grief among the world of people
who formerly bought marks.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

on the way to the gallows in
Louisiana. condemned man stabbed
himself several times with a pen
knife. The prison physician was
allied and announced that the man
palld live long enough to be killed
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

A physician has succeeded in re-
naming awake continuously for two
months, but what In the world Is
worth waiting up sixty nights?
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04
And Father Fled

Father" said little Algernon, "wily
has my hair grown SO much longer
than yours, when yours has grown so
much longer than miner"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

Being prominently mentioned fol-
President of the United States is a
high honor, especially If one Is promi.
nently mentioned by others.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

The present airplane altitude record
is nosing around the 40,000foot mark,
but there is no limit these days to a
candidates oratorical flights
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

A chicken born In Arizona has
two sets Of wings, but what the Sun
day dinner table has been waiting for
is one with a half dozen. wishbones.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

Austrian artists are said to be
shocked by the ugliness of the new
money. They probably have seen too
little to become accustomed to 1t.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

This is the time of year the man who
loafed all winter is glad he bought a
set of small garden tools for the
children.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-07-04

With Presidential campaign com
manding the attention of the people
it isn't very good year for an ac-
tors strike.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21

CARS WASHED-polished. oiled and greas ed. Authorized Smoniz station. Clark Automobile Laundry. rear 2SS Main st Phone l344.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21

BELNlDERE-sngle house of rooms, all modern improvements. Watson & Jones 2s4 Main St.. Phone 2i5O.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21
lnsurance-AIl Kinds

ACClDENT-Automobile and life. Surety and fidelity bonds. Philip Nj. Pagan, Gen. Ins., l3l Main St.. Rooms and {. Tel. 3l2l.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21

4 Herald classified ad adds momen- tum to business.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21
BUSINESS SERVICE
Dyeing and Cleaning

.EANlNG-and dyeing Is our exclusive business. Garments of al descriptions. traperies, portieras and curtains clean ed or dyed. Satisfaction guaranteed. New Britain Dry Cleaning Corp. 96 West Main s., Phone 1323-3
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21
EDUCATIONAL,
Dancing Teachers

Dancing Teachers s5 MISS Nj. s1E1NHAUs and aT. M. Stein hsus. private indrucsoTs in ballroom. collegiate, oriental dancing. Phone s042-4. s13 Main street.
 Instrumental and Vocal s6 VIOLIN TEACHER-M. F. Valentine, stu dio l40 Main St.. res. 25b Carlton st.. Tel. z552-zs. Credit to H. s. Dunils. Housewives need no longer worry herald classified ad department.