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The Washington times., 1924-04-21

servant from hanging by going
down to Bill Jackson's resort and
discovering the real murderer.
Something happens every min.
ute after the disguise is donned.
among other things. it's sudden
removal by an. accidental stun.
bling into baptismal ceremony.
1t was this picture that was ex.
pected to be the first screen star.
ring vehicle for AL Jolson, when
he suddenly packed up and sailed
orr to Europe, leaving the pro.
ducers high and dry with one reel
photographed! MIR. Hamilton
leaped into the breach and saved
the day for all lovers Of laugh.
ter. -
Beginning ThufWday and con.
tinuing through Saturday, the
Belasco stage success, ''Daddies,"
will be shown.
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
ABOUT PRONOUNCING
THE NAME OF KOUNS

The Misses Nellie and /. Sara
Kouns, who look like lovely
twins and whose lyric soprano
voices are of identical tone, vol
ume and quality, are back in
vaudeville and appear as mead
liners at Keith's for the week be-
ginning today. The kouns SIS
tiers made u sensational debut at
Keith's Palace Theater, New
York, in 1919. The glory of their
voices in duet and solo captivat-
ed the public so that, although
newcomers to the theatrical
world, their engagement was ex.
tended to nine consecutive and
highly successful weeks. Then
they volunteered as war workers
went to the European battlefront
as entertainers in camp and hos.
pital and devoted themselves to
the unselfish duties of patriotism.
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
METROPOLITAN
Douglas MacLean.

THE Yankee Consul" wherein
Douglas MacLean, former
Washingtonian, is starred at
Crandall's Metropolitan this week,
is not as funny as was 1.-THE
Hottentot," in which the same
player made such a tremendous
hit last season.
1.-THE Yankee Consul Is funny,
doHbtlessly; funnier, in fact, than
nine-tenths of the farces that
find their way to the silversheet.
But the ebullience of press
agents in heralding it as film
SURPRISING what probably was
one of the widest, most mirth.
provoking offerings the movies
ever afforded in straight comedy
is ill-chosen--and since they in
vited the comparison the written
line, of f1emarcation cannot be
odious
The story Of 1.-THE Yankee Con.
SUI is too wildly improbable even
for farce. 1t makes even the
most spontaneous comedy situa-
tons just wee bit forced. And
1t compels the splendid cast to
labor under difficulties.
The cast in question, by the
way, certainly tries hard. Be
sides MacLean there are Patsy
Ruth Miller, Arthur Hull, George
Periolat, Eric Mayne and several
other familiar countenances-and
the support they afford gives
credit to the films director for
having inspired such doyetailed
teamwork.
MacLean, as usual, extracts the
last bit Of humor from his every
moment before the camera. His
scene with the kodak and the
flashlight powder will probably
cause five or six deaths from
heart-failure in the ranks of the
professional and amateur photog-
raphers who happen to witness
: 1T. His quasi-seasick stuff is a
treat to behold. And his wild
ride down the mountain side in
motor car sans brakes is whirl-
wind.
Warnings Pennsylvanians con.
tributed the Rain Song from
kid Boots" Raggedy Ann, When
Hearts Are Young, California
Here Come and several ercores
and were the recipients Of hand.
some basket of American Beauty
roses. Neal Burns in Dandy
Lions" and the usual news pic.
ture afforded additional entertain.
ment.-R. l.. b.
The Washington times., 1924-04-21

Now they are tack in vaudeville
and sister Nellie, who in private
life is Mrs. Sherman c. Amsden,
wants everybody to spell and pro-
nounce their name right.
Most people tnispronounce our.
nape," writes Nellie Kouns in
behalf of herself and her soprano
twin, Sara. They persist in call
ing us 'Coons,' whereas our pa
tronymic 'Kouns' is pronounced
as though it were spelled 'Kowns.'
The pronunciation of any word
with 'ou,' such as round, found,
jounce, etc, is an indication of
the correct pronunciation of
kouns. Better examples are, the
word counsel or count which
Webster Indicates as pronounced
'Kounsel' and 'Kount' We don't
want to be mentioned as 'Coons.'
Our name is kouns, pronounced
Kowns. And that's that"
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
PALACE
"ScaramOuche."

"Sacramouche," Rex Ingram's
effective challenge to "The Four
,Horsemen' and others of his own
films, is back in town. playing at
one.third the price quoted on it's
previous showings, This we call
kind consideration for. the dyed
in-the-wool fan who feels years
have gone out of his life IL he
hasn't seen the big pictures and
who yet can't afford $1.50.
This Is the same "Sacramouche"
with its romantic hero (Ramon
Novarro), It's gorgeous dresden.
china heroine (Alice Terry and it's
treacherous and merciless villain
Lewis Stone). The story, If you'll
remember, deals with an ex-com.
municated young noble who cham.
pions the cause of the masses and
who, to escape persecution, Ia
forced to flee with travelling cir.
Gus where he IL known as "Sacra.
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
CRANDALL'S-
Lloyd Hamilton.

Lloyd Hamilton in fills Darker
Self" HIS first full feature length
comedy, is the Easter attraction
mt Crandall's this week through
"Wednesday. The added comedy
hit is Mack Sennett's "One
Spooky Night" in which the full
roster of We famous Sennett com.
cdians and beauties take part.
Based on the original short
STORY, "Mammy's Boy" by Arr
thur Caesar, His Darker Self"
relates the experiences of a young
poet and dreamer. in love with
the governors daughter, who
blacks up 10 save the old family
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
BELASCO--
Cat and Canary"

The third week of. the mystery
thriller Which Washington cant
get enough. of, ,started Sunday
night at the Belasco to a repre-
sentative audience. The piece is
packed with thrills, relieved by
much comedy, and altogether
makes one of the most interesting
and entertaining plays of the sen
son.
The Washington times., 1924-04-21
BEAUTY CHALLENGE TO FLORENZ ZIEGFELDG

tributes much to the pep and entertainment while the
principal funnlaking is in the hands of Nanny King
There is instrumental and pocal music, much dancing
Jazz band of colored musicians, saxophone specialist
Mabel Kemp NTH her sypcopated songs and clown
bear which westles. Altogether fine entertainment
The Washington times., 1924-04-21

Most show titles mean epen less than Pullman car
patronymics but "Lefs Go" at the Gayety this neck
seems to mean just that for the first curtain is the start
ing point and the show starts off NTH pelociy that
IS naintoined to the very end The beauty chorus con
The Washington times., 1924-04-21

mouche, clown. The scenes are
laid during the French revolution
period and are strikingly enacted.
especially in the. directors control
or the mobs and Of his injection
of atmosphere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-27

ARCHITECTS
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
.KLANSMEN VISIT. FORMER
 NEW BRITAIN MINISTER
Rev. \. E. Taylor Presented With Pusse-Nfakes IS Converts In
 One Service.

More than so members of the Ku klsx klan of Greensburgh, Pa. at tended services at the Church of the Open Door of that place, last Sunday and presented purse containing a substantial sum of money to the pas tor, Rev. A. R. Taylor, formerly of New Britain. according to reports from that city.
 Rev. Mir. Taylor has been attracting sosmuch attention with his evangeis- tic sermons in that section of the Keystone State that he is said to be more or less of sensation. Last Sunday he delivered sermon on, Why I am a Christian" and more than 200 people were turned away from the church. During the service the pastor made s converts.
 The klansmen were in full reaalia and remained throughout the service.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
fe 7TEssss5AxaNE 7S
 ,SSSEEzRVZCES ln he CRlRChEseGEy4AzAz1i

Human Governments tsecond in series on book of Daniel)
 Monday, T.45-official board meet ing.
 Tuesday, 7:45-Beredn Bible class. Thursday, 4:00-Chidren's meet ing.
 Friday, 1:45-choir rehearsal Evangelical Meetings.
 Lyceum Thcater-3 D. m.
 Evangelist F.. l.. Cardey. Subject Where is Heaven? Pictures of other worlds. Special music.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
BIBLE CLASSES ID MEET IN THIS CITY
Over 100 Glasses Expected to Be
 Represented at Convention

Plans for the biz convention of 1 Bible classes of the Eastern "atatcs
 were discussed bg the general com mittcc in charge at |, meeting held al
 the Y. M. C. A.. recently, when it was
 reported that probably 100 out of 1 town Bible classes from Connecticut and nearby states would be represent 1 cd.
 The convention will be held in New Britain April 25 and 27, beginning in the morning Of the 2Gth, which is 1 Saturday and concluding with the
 regular session of Everyman's Bible class Sunday morning. Saturday eve ming there will be a banquet of dele gates and others, approXimatinG 25o
 men. The place for holding the ban quet has not yet been decided but it is probable it will c Sbe the Burritt hotel.
 The program consists of rcgistra ton Of delegates beginning at II
 o'clock Saturday morning. in charge of Attorney Mortimer H. Camp.
 A; 1880 o'clock the convention will have devotion and praise service,
 followed by an address of welcome to the delegates by Mayor A. M. Pao- nossa. This will be followed by the forming of q permanent organization of Eastern States Bible classes, the adoption of resolutions and by-laws, and the election of officers.
 Following the completion Of the above business the meeting will con sist of an open forum at which gen cral subjects of interest to all Bible classes will be taken up. Walter k. Fletcher. treasurer Of the Everyman's Bible class of New Britain will dis cuss Enhancing Il Bible Glass;
 President Neason Jones or some one appointed by him from the Bartho- lew class nt Mount Vernon, N. Y., will discuss, "liuilding class through its military organization"
 A speaker from the Trinity Meth odisf class of West New Brighton, Staten Island will talk on, '"rhe So- rial Side of Bible Class"
 A speaker from the Eyerymans Bible class at Bridgeport will discuss, Starting n Glass Paper"
 Other subjects will be added latcr 10 the program. One of the interest ing features of the afternoons pro- gram if the business session does not require too much time so as To clim- mate it, will be il mock session Of the executive committee of the New Britain class. Walter k. Fletcher Is chairman of the committee to ar- range for tllis.
 At ( o'clock the banquet will be hold. At this time there will be used the general introduction fcaturc by the New Britain kiwanis club, where zach man will bc asked 10 stand during the meal. tell his name, his nickname. where hc comes from his business and slogan adapt ed to his business. Tho speaker al the banquet will bc Judge William NJ. Smith, of staten Island, who will icll, ! How to conduct Bible class with ! out q leader"
 From 7:30 until \ o'clock there will be an informal reception io dele ] gates and tho men will adjourn to the Methodist church where an ad- f. dress will be given to ihe general |. public by Rev. Dr. O. r. liartholow. l pr Mount Vernon. x. N.. who heads i the oldest and prior to the advent sof | Inc New Britain class. the largest ! mems Bible class east Of the Mis- l river. Dr. l3artholow will l
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
JOINS ECONOMY LENGrE,

Brussels, March 92.--klng Albert has given his patronage to inc econ omy leagne members of which bind themselves 10 buy no foreign .hcr- chandise. regardless Of circumstances; 10 require ttorckeepers 10 supply only Belgian goods; 10 rednco personal oN- penses by restriction of personal con- sumption. 10 buy no foreign currency except when Indispensable to ;heir commerce or industry and 60 recruit as many members to tho league a.s possible by their example and pro- crpt.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
REV. WILLIAM JUDD GOES ID BROOKLYN
ReV. E. F. Voorhees, We'll Known
 Here, Also Goes to New York

Rev. William C. Judd. formerly of New Britain and now pastor of the Methodist church at Torrington has received a call to the pastorate of thf, Summerfield Methodist church in Brooklyn. N. |.
 Mr. Judd probably will be gent there by the bishop at the close of the New York East conference now in session at Jane's Mcthodist church in Brooklyn. Mir. Judd formerly re- Sded here and was married here to a daughter of Mrs. George W. Ward of 20 Andrews street
 Present at the same conference are Iscv. John l.. Davis. of Trinity M. E. church of this city, James N. Burdick,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
CrNARDER AGRouNDs

Liverpool. March :2.---Thcs runard liner rarmania. making Il trial trip from inc Clyde 10 this port as a con- vcrted oil burner win invited guests aboard. went aground nt the mouth of thc Mcrscy this morning. Tugs were sent 10 her assistance and she will probably bn rcfloatcd at high tide. The liner is scheduled to en- ter tho Canadian service from liver pool. Tho carmania was renoated with tho tide and dockcd safely.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

lay delegate and Albert Bassney, delegate to the Older Boys confer ence
 Ecr. Mir. Davis was among ,hc speakers today at the conference. Sunday morning he will speak lt the Hanson Place N. F.. church in Brook yn; Sunday afternoon he speaks at a mems mass meeting in Hackensack. x. J.. and Sunday evening in the valeshurg. M. F. church of Newark.
 Rev. Frederick F. Voorhees,. of the South Park M. F.. church of Hartford. who is well known in this city, will 20 to Long Island. it is said. he having accepted call from. there short time ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
NOTED VOCALIST ID
 SING HERE SUNDAY
Mrs. Betsy Lane Shepard of
 Edison Co. at M. E. Church

Mrs. Betsy Lane Shepherd. who sings at the Shuttle Meadow club Sim day afternoon and at the Methodist church in the evening is associated with the Edison Monograph com pany of New York, as one of it's reg ular, contributors.
 She is also engaged in concert work. This has been especially so during the lase few years. She has toured almost the entire United States and Canada and for the last two seasons has given most Of her time 70 touring the Pacific east cities from Van couver to Los Angeles.
 Before Mrs. Shepherd gave so much of her time to concert work, she was
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
NoN.DENoMINATIoNAL
Evrryman's Bible Class.

IsNfIsnldu ' bibif AltSs' Roy. T. Ross Hicks of Chicago, will speak at Eyerymans Bible class to- morrow morning.
 Emmanuel Gospel.
 Sunday--i0:00 n. m,--l'raycr and praise service. i0:45 n. m.---preaching topic, "Chirsts Riches in Us." ie:i5 r. m. Bible school. 5.i5 D. m. Young Peoples meeting. ZOO D. m. Preach ing topic, "scyen-fold Strength"
 Tuesday--i:00 D. m.--Children's meeting. 1880 ./m. Teachers train' ing class.
 Thursday-7;i5 D. -MiJ.weel< prayer meeting.
 Peoples.
 10.45 a. m.--Preaching by the pas- for. subject: An Assumed or Assured Religion--Which? % 12. noon, Sunday school. G:00 D. m.--Young peoples meeting, led by Rev. C. F. Atwood. 7:6o D. n.--l'rcaching by the pastor. subject: "The Impending Crash Of
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Catholic (hur'.I,es
St. Joseph's

St. JoSepnS Mass every morning at o'clock.
 Baptisms Thursday evening at 7:S0 o'clock.
 Boy Scouts Friday at 1;S0 D. m.
 Christian doctrine for public school children every Saturday morning at g o'clock except during summer vaca- tion.
 Saturday afternoon and evening confessions. Masses every Sunday at :, s, z, and iO:S0. yespers and benediction at 3:3o. Baptisms at 4:o0.
 Second Sunday Of each month is Holy Name Sunday. Mass at a. an. and meeting in evening.
 First Tuesday Of month monthly meeting Of Ladies' Aid society,
 Girl Scouts meet every Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 Children of Mary have communion first Sunday in every month and have monthly meeting at 2 ;. m. on samn Sunday.
 St. Mafys
 Sunday morning. Masses al :. s. Q. and i0:S0 o'clock. inc o'clock mass being for the Italian members Of thu congregation, with sermon in their native tongue. At 2 o'clock mass for school children and working boys and girls will take place down stairs in the church. At o'clock sespcrs will take place. This regular morn ing masses for the week arc at [ o'clock.
 Mems communion on the second Sunday of every mouth.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Christian science ChurI,

Sunday service at 10:45 a. m., sub joct Matter" Sunday school at 9:4j q. m.: Wednesday, evening meeting at S o'clock. Tine reading room. Room 504. National Bank building is open 10 the public daily from ? noon until { o'clock, except Sundays and holi- days. Wednesday l2 to 1880 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
EXPECT 100 BIBLE CLASSES TO CONVENE HERE

take as his subject, Man Alive"
 Rev. John l.. Davis will deliver the address at the class session the next morning. Delegates will be enter tained over night and given break fast by members of the New Britain class.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
sTINNEs OPERATED rpoN.

Berlin. March 2e.---iIugo silnncs today underwent an operation for galstonss. He expects to leave for n rest resort AS .oon as he can irayel. II Is announced that S'inncs will not be candidate for reelection 10 inc ltoichstag in May. ..
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Lutheran Churches

First
 Service in English at lo;S0 a. m. Bible class D. m. Swedish seryict at 1880 D. m.
 Wednesday evening the Ladies' Aid society will observe its 43rd anniver- sary with a. festival in the church. Rev. ohslund Of New Haven will speak. The Luther League will meet Thursday evening.
 Friday evening, choir rehearsal of Easter music.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

Friday - D. m, meeting Of the home missionary department of tho womcn's association. Mrs. Willard Oquist will speak on "Education in q Democracy" and Mrs. Kenneth Searle on Current Events" G:S0 D. m., meeting of the rifle club. 7;30 ?. m.. motion picture entertainment un- der the auspices of the Brotherhood. Feature picture, ''The Jack-knifc Man" Ellis Parker Buffers well known story, filmed in its exact locale on the Mississippi. Also rod and gun series and Our Gang" comedy.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Methodist Church
Trinity


 Sunday-3:45, Sunday school; 10:45 Sermon by Rev. T., Ross Hicks of Chicago: $500, E. l.. Bible study class, conducted by l.. c. Yoke. Subject; ''The Abode and Work of Satan" G:00, Epworth League devotional meeting conducted by Miss Ella Sims; z:15. address by Rev. T. R. Hicks. Special music by Betsy Lane Shep- herd of New York.
 Tuesday-6:00, philathca supper; 7.45. class meeting.
 Wednesday-4:10 United week day school for fourth and fifth grades: 3:00, Ladies' Aid meeting in the church; 7:o0, Friendship club business meeting,
 Thursday--4:i0, United weekday school for sixth and seventh grades; 1:45. "The Covering of Goats Hair" Talks on the Tabernacle No. 1, by Leonard C. Yoke.
 Friday-i:00, class in church mem- hership: 4:OO, sewing school; 7:So, choir rehearsal.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Film (Swndishl

service. Morning worship al II o'clock Evening service al :, Rev. c. W. Lindstrom of Film Park will preach at both services.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Baptist Churches.
First.

10:45. morning worship. sermon by the Rev. William Ross. Subject Con itions of Fellowship. l":ln. IIbie school and Brotherhood class. zoo, meeting of the Young Peoples society. Monday-7, Boy Scouts.
 Tuesday -- :. Brotherhood supper and stcreopticon lecture on Wales and the West Coast"
 Wednesday - Fellowship commit tce postponed.
 Thursday - T:45. mid week scrv- ice
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Stanley Memorial.

Sunday - 10 a. m., senior and in tcrmcdiate departments of the church school. l0:i5 q. m. service of wor- ship. Lcntcn sermon by the pastor, Rev. R. X. Gilman, "The Joyfuness of Jesus.' 12 m.. junior, primary and beginners departments of the church school.
 Thursday-7:45 D. m.. Lenten sery- ice. Speaker, Rev. c. H. Schneck, of the German Baptist church of New Britain. Subject, The Quest for Per lection"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
German.

Sunday, 9:3o Il. m.. Sunday school. l0:30 a. m.. service in English. ll:45 a. m. service in German.
 Wednesday 2:30 p. m.. Ladies Aid society meeting in church.
 Thursday evening prayer meeting in English.
 Friday evening choir rehearsal.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
St. Matthew's

Service in English at 9:15, in Ger man at 10;45. Sunday school after each service, in the respective lan- guage.
 Lenten service Wednesday evening at 7:45.
 Announcement for communion, Thursday and Friday.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Floor Ilotlls

The upper parts of discarded stock- ings make excellent dusters and floor cloths.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22

a leading soloist in New York church es. Her positions have included on- gagcments in the Calvary Methodist Episcopal church Of New York, The Emmanuel Baptist church and the Plymouth church of Brooklyn Ilenrs Ward Beecher's chnrchl.
 Mrs. Shepherd has charming per sonaiity and has friends among the most prominent people Of this city, through whose influence sh. comes hcrc. She is Of old New England stock. Her English quaker ancestors settled in Rhode Island in i63S.
 The service sunday evening at the Methodist church is community service 10 which all are welcome.
 Rev. T. Ross Hicks Of Chicago will give a short address and the rcsi oc the service will be musical.
 Mrs. Shepherds program will in- eludc:
 Aria plns grands dnns son ob-
 scuritc' .....n,...... Gounod Como Into Him ..,,,...... Haendel Dawn .....s.ss.'.'.. tofbt Rude Wind. Cruel Sea .s..... Glenn l Will Lay Me Down in Peace Buck
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Second Advent

1o:fj T. m.-- Sunday morning scrv- ice with sermon by the pastor: Eden, the Paradise Of God" 1e:O5 D. m., sunday school; 7:00 D. m., evening service and sermon, "Jonah's Distress, Prayer and Deliverancc."
 Thursday evening Bible study, sub. ioct "Priesthood."
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
St. Marks Episcopal

Third Sunday in Lent.
 7:30 n. m., holy communion. g:sC a. m.. church school; l1:00 a. m., morning prayer and address by Ed ward Sargent Of New York: 1880 D. m evening prayer and address.
 Tuesday, Feast of the Annunication 9:30 Il. m., holy communion.
 Wednesday, 9:3o a. m., holy com munion; 1880 D. m.. ltany and sermon by Rev. Glenn E, Coykendall of Thompsonvile. - Friday, 4:30 D. m, cEildrcn's scrv- ice; 1880 D. m, intereessions and ad- dress by tho rector, Rev. Samuel Sut- eliffe.
 International Bible Students Assn.
 10;45 ., m.---Junior Bible class. 3 D .m., study, subject, "The Author of the atonemcnt."
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
A. NJ. F. Zion

Sunday scrvice-i0:45 q. m, preach ing by the pastor, subject: Abstain From all Appearance of Evil" Sun day school. 19:30 D. m. Narick Chris tain Tmdeayor society, 6:S0 D. m. 7:45 D. m., preaching by the pastor, subject: "But Remove Their Heart Far From Me"
 Tuesday evening, prayer meeting at S o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Reformation

Third Sunday in Lent.
 10 a. m., services. 1l;l5 a. m, Sunday school.
 Monday evening the Luther league will meet at o'clock. Tuesday evening the church coun- cil will meet at o'clock.
 "Wednesday evening, Lenten serv- icrs will be held at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1924-03-22
Congregational Churches,
First

10 a. m., church school. A Bible class for mothers meets at this hour. II a. m, morning service; sermon Bread of Life and Living Water" by the minister, Rev. Henry W. Maier. l2:15 D. m., mems Bible class.
 Tuesday 6:30 p. m., the young women's home missionary society in- vites each member to bring guest. After supper q lecture will be given by Rev. F. J. Woodward. Lecture at 7:45 p. m
 Wednesday p. ma English class for Armenian women. d:l5 D. m, junior missionary society. 1880 D. m., lectures by Prof. Tweedy and Prof. Honline.
 Thursday ? D. m., Armenian women's Bible class. 4;30 D. m., Girl Scouts.
 Friday = 1880 D. m., Boy Scouts.