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Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
LONDON LOSING PANTOMIMES
Ancient Christmas Holiday Plays Are
Gradually Disappearing From
Stage in Metropolis.

LOndOners are lamenting the pass
ing of another custom which for more
than half century had been a sym
bol of the holiday spirit in the me-
trOpOlis of Great Britain. Naturally a
city which boasts of such ancientry
abOunds in customs which show them
selves at certain periods of the year
or are notable by their disappearance.
Now it is the disappearance of pantO-
mime which calls to the attention of
the citizens of even such a venerable
capital the fact that customs change.
There was a time, and it did not
reach farther back into the past than
a score of years, in which nearly every
London playhouse was turned over in
the Christmas season to pantOmime,
says the New York Herald. 1t really
mattered little whether the adven-
lures of "Puss in Boots" or 1.-The
Sleeping Beauty were the insplra-
tion for the play so long as there was
enough of humOr, music, dancing and
spectacle in the extravaganza.
Now only one or two playhOuses in
London will present such spectacles,
and that is nothing in comparison
with the number of such shows that
used to be seen there at Christmas
tide There is no doubt that panto-
mime has lost its hold and London is
determined to be philosophic about its
loss
Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
Generous.

The two men went into a country
inn in order to obtain some refresh
ments.
The drinks were about to be paid
for by one when the other broke in.
"LOok here" he exclaimed, 'T've
been staying at your house three
months. You've looked after me very
well. You've taken me to theaters and
you have always paid. Fair play.
You mustn't pay for this drink"
"But-" began the other.
mo, no." said the second man,
"we1l toss for It,"
Smyrna times., 1924-04-23
WANT ROAD WORK CURTAILED
Pomona Grange Passes Resolutions
Urging Repair of Dirt Roads

The committee appointed at the last
session of Pomona Grange to investi-
gate the road improvement situation
in Kent County, has reported: at is
an undisputed fact that our dirt roads
are constantly detenorating, and while
we appreciate our wonderful system
of permanent roads, we feel that from
a financial standpoint, as well as that
of utility, the time has come when our
building of expensive highways should
be curtailed or abandoned and more
care and money expended on our less
travelled roads. However, as the pro-
gram for 1924 is already planned and
under way and as some changes may
be necessary in our roads law before
this can be brought about we offer
the following resolution: Resolved,
that we recommend the curtailment or
abandonment of the present system of
road building so that much greater
mileage of our present dirt roads may
be improved by less expensive mater
ial so that our farmers who are pay
ing large portion of the taxes may
have an outlet passable the entire
year." w. V. Cosden, Henry Ridgely
and F. C. Bancroft Committee. This
resolution was adopted and the COM
mittee continued.
Other important resolutions passed
were as follows: (D That the State
Board of Agriculture be asked to re-
consider its ruling on Hog Cholera
Serum, and that the Serum be made
available for use, especially on pigs
weighing from so to 100 pounds, be-
fore the breaking out of an epidemic
Of Hog Cholera. (2) That the Grange
support the Johnson immigration Bill
known as House Bill No. 101.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
TALES BIG YEAR
 TRACED IN REPORT
Blossom, Athletic > Director,
 Comments on Sports

New Haven, Sept. 12,--Yale uni- ersity never had a more successful Far in athletics than the one which losed in June, in the opinion of phn T. Blossom. graduate director
 athletics, as expressed In his an- ual report which was sent to Presl- ent. James Rowland Angell today.
 Splendid as the previous year had een," said Mr Blossom, it Is felt pat tho year 1923-24 eclipsed the lccess of that season and, results btained tunquestionably were the ieh water mark in the entire his- pry of Yale athletics" He said that material success was shown by tho lumber of victories achieved and the ttitude of the university as a whole awards athletics and relationship of Fale's team with teams of her com editors. MT. Blossom said there vas harmony in every branch, and here had been no controversies with outside institutions.
 Statistics showed 237 victories, 101 defeats and seven ties, total Of 345 contests during the year in major and minor sports. The percentage of victories was the highest In Yale's 
 In an analysis of contests MT. Blossom mentioned that in the "big three" varsity competitions Yale lost only to Princeton in baseball making a clean sweep in football. track,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
PANTHER TAMES WILD
 BULL IN GOOD BOUT
(Continued From Preceding Page)

least year.
 But convincing as Wills triumph over Firpo, and it's proof that he had come back to remarkable fighting condition, his performance did not, in the opinion of most critics. hten whatever prospect he has oy3ethroning Dempsey. To those who watched the giant negro pound and wrestfe his ponderous opponent into submission. there re- mained conviction that, for the present, at least, Dempsey has little to fear.
 Wills showed all the ringcraft, speed and skill which has lifted him close to the top of the heavyweight heap. Firpo, crude as he is, looked cruder by comparison but in the final analysis the fact remained that Wills did not have the power behind his punches to send Firpo down for the final count.
 The negro flayed Firpo with every blow in the fistic category-sharp jolts to the ribs and kidneys, rapier- like thrusts to the jaw, sweeping rights to the head and body and short left uppercuts that stung. It was a straight right to the chin that sent Firpo sprawling to his back in the second round, but though the Argentine was on the verge of a complete knockout, Wills could not successfully follow up his advantage.
 Firpo Down.
 That outstanding blow was de- livered under unusual circumstances. It came as they were breaking from clinch and with Firpo's guard down, unsuspecting. Wills, seeing his sudden opening shot over his right. It landed squarely and with full force. But Firpo was quickly on one knee and back into the fray Wills staggered Firpo on severa other occasions, but he was slow tc follow up his advantages. The negro seemed to sense-as did the
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
The Standing.
An Oversight

Lady (visiting prison)-And how did you come to be put in here, my good man?
 I'm unlucky," declared the i'm prisoned wood alcohol vender, who was in a confidential mood. One of my customers didn't go blind, and he identified me. e."-American Legion Weekly
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

The "athletics-for-all program en- dorsed by the university authorities rose to great heights, during the year. MT. Blossom said. In several branches 2,b7e men reported regu- larly for practice or twice a week during the major part of the sea- son. This condition was the result Of an Increasing number of class leagues and growth of class compe- titlon. The division of men in sports was: Varsity and junior var sity 642r-ffsshman 665; class 1869.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
EAGLES 4. c. PRACTICE

The Eagles A. c. which last year claimed the l25 lb. championship of the city is starting its football sea- son. All candidates will meet Sat- urday at o'clock at the Memorial field. The following will be there; Barta, Mauro, Zehrer, Landino, Dar- row, Shepard, Ferrsrls, Nishon, kaminsky, r, Nelson, D'Vanzo, Me-
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
xxx-Batted for Sand in 9th.
 HRDOKIYN
x-Batted for Decatur in sth.

x-Batted for Decatur in sth.
 Brooklyn .,.,......ll1 220 900 OI-S Philadelphia ...,. .0lO 900 l5o 0O--7
 Two base hits Ford. Wilson, J. Mitchell Brown. Griffith; three base hits Williams, Brown: sacrifices, J, Mitchell. Wheat, Griffith, Deberry: double plays. Wheat and High, Wrightstone 10 Henllne to Wright stone to Ford left on base, Philadelphia 2; Brooklyn II: base on balls off C. Mitchell {; Weinert ?; Oescliger 1; Carl son g Doak 3; Reuther 1 struck out, by Weinert II Carlson 2; Doak 6; Decatur l; hits off c. Mitchell in 3l-3; Weinert In i-3; oeschger In l-3; Bishop 0 in 1; Carlson In Ia; Doak Il In 2-3; Decatur In i-3; Reuther 1 in 3; hit by pitcher. by Reuther (Mokan); Carlson tJohnston); wild pitches, Reuther 1; winning pitcher. Reuther; losing pitcher, Carlson; umpres. Rigler Moran and Me- Cermick; time 2;3f.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Willie Fronk Wins First
 Bout in Amateur Class

Chicago, Sept. 12.--wiIlie Fronk the jockey won his first bout in amateur ranks here last night. He took the gold medal in the 1O5 pound class by decisively beating Joe Nosil in three fast rounds.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
NATIONAL-AMERICAN LEAGUE BALL GAMES
tcontinued From Preceding Page,

Chicago u....,.,..00 .00i 200 0i0 0--a Detroit .,,......... .002 GOO 020 i--5
 Two base hits Wingo, Manush. o'Rourke three base hit, Merchant, home run. Kamn; stolen bases. Collins. Grouse, Falk oRourke; sacrifices, Archdeaeon, Falk, Heilmnnn, Cobb, Woodail. Grouse; double plays RiEney to Pratt. Hooper to Grouse, Woodall to Pratt; base on balls off John son 5; Holloway (; Cole 1 Faber 6; struck out, by Johnson ]; by Holloway 1. Faber l. hits of Johnson 6 in (; Off Holloway in 4i of Cole in ,; wild pitches. FaDer; passed ball, crousel: winning pitcher, cole umplres Rowland, owens and Evans time 226,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Namara. Callahan. H. Bacon. All other candidates can also Tsport. Games would like to be arranged with Dubins. Independents. Red lands, Rovers. Tor games write to Otto c. Barta, 59 Ellis street, New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
x-Batted for Voter in 9th.
 
CHRIST GAME) CLEVELAND

z-Batted for Wingard in 9th.
 zz-Batted for Danforth In 9th.
 Cleveland ........,...11i 0i0 0O5--12 St. Louis .........,..,.2OO 0O3 020--
 Two base hits. s. Clark, Robertson, Mc- Manus, Stephenson; three base hits, Yot- CT. Gully; home runs, Jacobson. Ellerbe; stolne bases. Rhode; sacrifice Myatt CD; double plays. Gerber to McManus to Sis- Ter, sisler to McManus to Gerber; left on bases, Cleveland 6; St. Louis 6: base on balls, off yowall 3; Wingard g. Vangilder 2, struck out, by Yowall A. Vangiljer 1; hits off Wingard in C; Vangilder in s2-3; Danforth l in 1-3; wild pitch. Win gard; losing pitcher, Yangilder; umpires, Dineen and Ormsby; time 1:54.
 (SECOND CAMEO Cleveland ............104 1c0 0tt-10 St. Louis .........,....200 200 200 6
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
FAVOR TAX TREATMENTS

The mayor and board of aldermen have voted to recommend to the common coupciI, tax rebatements as follows; First Church society, s110: Horace w. Eddy, $43.5S; Mrs. Ida w, Carlson, $65.50; Charles Dom brauskas, $15.4O; Isidore Gorfain, $G.52.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
INCREASES WORKING HOURS

The New Britain Machine Co.,, has gone on a 55-hour week schedule, 10 hours lay for five and half days a week. For several months the company has been on a 45-hour basis.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
tals S4 5 5 .24 1A~6
CINCINNATI

Earned bases-Cincinnati IS, Pitts bugh 1; two base hits. Reilly. Full mtr; three base hits, Reilly, FuImer Siyder, White. home runs, Reilly Jones, Sommer Taylor; total bases, Cincinnati 52, Pittsburgh 9; left on lases, Cincinnati 8; Pittsburgh 2; struck out, Pittsburgh 3; bases on balls, Cincinnati 3; Pittsburgh 2; first on errors--Cincinnati 8; Pitts burgh 3; double plays. McPhee, Reilly 2; Creamer, Swartwood; pass ed balls, Hayes 9 Morgan 2; wild pitches, Neagle 1; Taylor 1; umpire John Kelly; time, 2:10.
 Tomorrow's iscore: Hickman's home run is fatal to Sudhof's hopes. crew and baseball against Harvard.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results. Washington 2, Philadelphia {. New York 4, Boston 8. (1st game). New York 8. Boston 3 (2nd game) Detroit s. Chicago { t10 innings) / Cleveland l2, St. Louis '. (1st game).
 Cleveland 1, St. Louis 0. d2nd game).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

tSIPTUHys IfFSIITtS, Hartford 4, Albany 8. (1st game). Hartford 6, Albany (2nd game) Springfield 3, Bridgeport 1. 1st game).
 Springfield ', Bridgeport 3. (2nd game).
 Worcester s, New Haven '. Waterbury 10. Pittsfield G.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
FN1Up (MmlQ of this dale
Hits and Runs 1. Hits and Runs 1,

On Sept. 12, 1883, six days after Chicago's 1S-run inningn Cincinnati went on a rampage in the American Association, beating Pittsburgh 27-5. The Reds mare 33 hits. Carpenter and Reilly getting six each and Reilly scoring six runs. Reilly's six hits included a home run, triple, double and three singles for a total of F bases. The score:
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Games Today. st. Louis at New York. . Pittsburgh at Boston. Chicago at Philadelphia. (Other teams not scheduled).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Just notice all your friends who are using Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Baseball Review
NATIONAL LEAGUE. U.azuI-.t. n-.u..

Brooklyn s, Philadelphia \. l1 innings.)
 (No other games played).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results. Syracuse 10. Toronto 6. (1st game) Toronto 5, Syracuse (2nd game)
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Games Today. Cleveland at St. Louis. (Other teams not scheduled).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Today's Games. Albany at Hartford. Waterbury at Pittsfield. Bridgeport at Springfield. New Haven at Worcester.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

crowd-that there was dormant dy- namite in Firpo's right hand He tucked and blocked most of the Wild Bulls overland swings and side-stepped many of the others i'irpo seldom had an opening and usually 1t was quickly closed by Wills defense.
 Several times, in spasmodic ral- lies, Firpo connected with his right swing. But none landed with the force of the drive that sent Demp- sey flying out of the ring a year ago and none had any decisive effect upon the negro. who at the final bell was unmarked while his op- ponent showed 6 cut and swollen mouth and red blotches on his sides where Wills, at close range pounded him ceaselessly.
 During the bout Firpo frequently complained of Wills holding and tactics on the breaks, astonishing ringsiders by cries of Hey" that showed the South American has pro- gressed in his linguistic if not his fistic capabilities.
 The Argentine and his handlers claimed Wills was resorting to foul tactics, but Referee Danny Sullivan declined to uphold their contentious. They had agreed, he explained, to continue fighting in the cinches as long as one hand was free and this style of battle exactly suited Wills. The negro has always shown an in- cIination to grip his opponent with his long left arm and batter away with his right. From long prac- tice he has become expert at tlSs method of attack and Firpo was an easy victim when he battled in his favorite fashion.
 S0.000 in Crowd
 While 1t failed to break any at- tendance records, the crowd which Promoter Tex Ricltard estimated at SO,OOO, appeared from the ringside to fill every nook and corner of the big bowl. It included host of | celebrities, with Jack Dempsey heading an array of ring notables, but conspicuously absent was the Prince of Wales, for whose reception at ringside elaborate preparations had been made. But for reasons best known to himself the British heir cancelled at the eleventh hour his plans to attend the bout, al- though a considerable proportion of his associates were on hand.
 No definite figures on the receipts were available early today but Rick ard placed the amount at close to sSOO,O0O, which sets new high mark in financial returns for a non- championship bout.
 Of this amount, Firpo will re- ceive much more, in spite of defeat, than Wills in victory. The Argen- tine was understood to have been guaranteed close to $250,OO0, while Wills share was placed at s1OO, 900.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BROOKLYN B, PHILADELPHIA :.

Totals A 12 xS1 17 2 x-One out when. winning run scored.
 xx-Batted for Oeschger in 7th.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14
Easy to Make Universal
Joint Crystal Detector

This idea for good detector II one
with which a f1ne adjustment may be
made on any point Of the crystal.
The detector described here has a
form Of universal joint which allows
such an adjustment.
1t is mounted on a wood base, 8 by
3 by 4 inches. The materials re-
quired are, 4 base, two binding posts,
4 strip Of spring brass ~ by "
inches. a wooden pot-lid knob, three
small lock washers, and several
pieces from 4 structural toy set such
as .'Erector" or "Meccano."
To make the universal Joint first
get 4 2h-inch strip, three small angle
pieces, and several nuts and bolts from
the toy set. These are assembled as
shown in the diagram with lock
washers under the nuts at the points
B and G. A round-head wood screw
with a lock washer under the head is
used to hold the joint to the base at
A. A plain washer is placed between
the wood and the angle piece to make
1t turn easily. The knob is put on one
end Of the horizontal arm and the cat
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14

BY MERRILL c. ORSWELL
The following simple change in your
single circuit receiver will:
i. Increase the selectivity.
2. Widen the wave length range.
3. Prevent interference from radia-
tion.
4. Increase the receiving distance.
S. Make clearer reception possible.
With only few changes in the con-
nections Of your present set you can
receive through interference from
nearby stations. and can reach wave
lengths even as high as 800 meters.
Your neighbor will not be annoyed by
the radiation which your present re-
ceiver now causes. slight increase In
receiving distance will be noted and.
what Il better. the programs will come
In much clearer than before.
Wind Is turns Of No. 20 D. 8. G. wire
directly over the winding Of the main
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14
DENVER MARKETS
Cattle,

Cattle.
Good steers went to killers for $780,
went over the. scales for S7.75 and
$3.50. Choice fed steers were quoted
from $3.50 to So. A lot of good horned
steers steers was sold few days ago for
went to one Of the packers on order
for $3.50 and other sales We're made at
$7.S5, 1925 and under. Common ma
cows sold up to s5.75 and fair kinds
around $5. Palmer material brought
around $3.50. Gamers and cutters went
oyer .n the scales chiefly for 81 and up
$l1:25 and the bulk of the best ma
teriai sold up to 1850. Values in that
division Isl Of .d, trade were sailed aaouna
prices called steady to weak. Good
bolognas are quoted from 50 to 81 and
FED FED bulls up to IS and even more for
limited by lack of material. Some good
steers went to buyers for $3.50 and
fair to good kinds sold around $6.75
up to $775. Desirable feeding cows
brought from. $3.75 to -.
A lot of choice hogs sold at the top
figure of 81. Bulk of sales for the
early hours ranged from $6.70 to $500.
A few loads of common hogs brought
around $3.50 and $3.50. Rough. heavy
sows were sorted out of loads around
S5.75 with a few for $3.50. Fat pigs
chiefly sold for $3.50 and stock pigs
around $5.25.
Sheep.
Seven loads of desirable heavy lambs
weighing 80 pounds brought $3.50.
freight paid. from packers. About the
same number of loads brought 1895
on the same basis. No light weight
lambs were on hand, but strictly
choice handyweiGht. were believed
Quotable up to 1880 or higher. A
string of yearlings went to the scales
for $11.65, freight paid. and a few
wethers went for 50. One load of
strictly choice ewes, averaging 81
pounds, went to one of the packers
for IS flat, new top for the season
Another load Of heavier ewes brought
$7.S5 on the same basis Feeders were
quoted about on a par with fat lambs.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14

inductance, starting at the antenna
end Of the coil. and taking care. that
the turns are wound In the same direc-
tion as this coil Connect one end to
the binding post on the ground
wire and the other end to the
antenna binding post. Now discon-
meet the antenna side of the variable
condenser from its present position
and connect to the main switch arm,
which heretofore has been used to tune
the antenna circuit in coarse steps.
the variable condenser doing the fine
tuning. This IL all there is to be done.
The rest Of the circuit Is left as it Is.
As tie circuit Is now, the main wind
ing is now the secondary. and the IS
turns is 4 fixed primary, acting as an
untuned antenna circuit, and in close
inductive relation with the secondary.
The switch and condenser are used ex-
actly A. before in tuning.-New York
Globe.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14

flour and lard with two knives or rub
In with the fingers until the mixture
is like cornmeal; add just bit of cold
moist. Roll out quickly and lightly
and handle as little us possible. A
cook who can make good pastry has
reason to be proud. even remember
Ing that when praised for your blue
berry pie that you did not make the
blueberries.
1t is good plan for extra fiaky
crust to reserve one-half cupful of the
mixture before the water is added.
Roll out the crust and sprinkle this
over the pastry, folding and rolling
again as If preparing pun paste. Use
Just half Of the pastry. rolling each
crust separately.
Gelatin Pie.-When one has tried
all kinds of filling. this one will be en-
1oyed: Bake the pastry shell and pour
in any desired flavor Of jello. adding
such fruit combinations as the family
enjoys. then top with whipped cream
when serving.
w sAnA Vse."1HkH Out anu U0c'
half cupfuls of the fruit, add two
tablespoonfuls Of flour. the yolks of
two eggs and tablespoonful of butter
with little salt. Put into prepared
crust and bake until the shell is baked
Cover with meringue and brown
Serve cold. II the shell Is already
baked, cook the mixture, cool and fill
the shell. then cover with meringue
and brown.
Ethereal Apple PIe-Bake eight
large apples and put them through a
sieve, chill. add three-fourths of cup
full Of sugar and the whites Of five
eggs beaten stiff. Add pinch of salt
to the eggs when beating. Fold the
eggs into the apple and bake in but
tered baking dish. Serve with cream
and sugar.
In preparing an ordinary apple pie
add tablespoonful or two of butter
on top Of the sugar and seasoning !;
1t adds greatly to the flavor of the
pie.
II being forehanded you have put up
several cans of fresh fruit crushed
with sugar, and uncooked. you have a
wealth of material for delicious pies
Try this one:
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14
Should Know Plan of
Balancing Neutrodyne

The practice Of balancing out OF
neutrodyne receiver consists of excit-
ing the coupled receiver circuits with
comparatively strong signal neutral
izing capacities or neutrodons. as they
are CARED, to. 4, point where that sig
nal becomes inaudible. The fact that
this adjustment of the neutralizing
capacities is made toward a minimum
or inaudlble signal and can be ac-
cordingly made very exact. gives US
proof that the method of neutraliza-
tion is true process Of actual circuit
capacity naturalization and not
method of preventing or reducing re.
generation.
The Holly chieftain., 1924-02-14

OHVVl0At U~uA SbytsNs S~sVV~Ss
Which 10 Simple 70 Construct.
whisker on the other. A wire is
soldered near the middle Of the arm
and q pig-tail lead 10 made over to one
binding post.
The screws at points A, B and U
should be adjusted to give the desired
stiffness Of operation.
The crystal holder Is shaped from
the strip Of spring brass This is
bent hair-pin shaped as shown and an
angle piece IL soldered on one side.
A wood screw IL used to fasten 1t SOL
idly to the base. This holder is con-
nected to the other binding post. The
holder should be made 80 that 1t
closes all the way when the crystal is
not In it.
II lock washers are not to be had.
small stiff springs may be used in
their place.
By careful workmanship this may
be made a very neat and efficient in
trument.