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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
RAMON NOVARRO IN
THE MIDSH|P MAN
Palace Offers Stirring Naval
Film Next Week

The Palace thcatrr offers one Of
the biggest bills ever offered in any
thcatcr in any one week beginning
the week of December 6.
sunday, Monday and Tuesday
brings Ramon Novarro in The Mid
shipman which was made with the
official aid Of tho L. S. navy depart
mcnt. The secretary of the navy
took enough interest in the picture
to allow himself 10 be screened in
the role Of issuing diploma 10
Ramon Novarro during the gradual
ing exercises at Annapolis.
The Milshipman will be shown
twice on Sunday night. The second
showing will be at S:%0
Wednesday and Thursday is Of
fcrcd a double feature bill with
Richard Rarthclmnss in Soul Fire
on the same program with Viola
Dana in Along Came Ruth. Soul
Fire is Barthclmcss' first picture
since Shore Leave and is one Of his
most dramatic offerings. in which
there is very little comedy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

will have an important part in the
oratorio, was described by the Hart
ford Times as being one of the best
singers on III" American concert
stage today. He has had large
number Of appearances with ora.
torio organizations in the large cities
and press notices Indicate he has
been uniformly successful.
And as for the choral singers.
Director Laubin has coached them
into a cohesive mass of resonance.
The difficult score is being mastered
10 the finest detail Extra rehearsals
have been called for and every nu-
anco every phrase, has been artist
Cally interpreted at the hands of this
capable leader from Hartford. There
has been more interest in the rem
.diti0n Of "1'he Messiah" than has
been accorded any other work sung
ny the organization since its forma-
ton Il decade ago. The oratorio
itself is tho greatest box office at
traction in choral literature; its
reputation is 50 vast that IT draws
nightly from all classes of society.
TIL" local singers ar" not TO be for
gotten when making an estimate Of
the undertaking, for they have
worked hard, have attended innum-
cradle rrhoarsals, and have tackled
tho wonderful choruscs with foryor
and 10y With right if can be said
tn" the singing of the great master
piece will he the most important cul-
tural enterprise in the musical his
tory of tho city for decades.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

George Hackathorne portrays the
role OF a young chap suffering from
amnesia. There Is a novel touch In
the opening scene which takes place
at fashionable country club where
Norman fuell, played by Wallace
Macdonald, meets Gcrda Anthony,
played by Constance Bennett and
though bored by society succumbs to
her charms. The big theme Of the
story concerns Gucrda who has sac
riliced her own reputation TO keep
unblcmished the name of her sup
posedly dead tlancc. Henrietta Cross
man and Effic shannon have good
parts.
The last of the week tho Lyceum
brings two more very good film at
fractions in 'Ir Marriage Fails" and
"Thc Danger Signal"
Two lovely favoritcs. Jane Novak
and Dorothy Revicr are IN the cast
of "rhc Danger Signal" which is a
gripping story Of railroad life and
romance from the pen Of d, z. Doty
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Noted Soloists Engaged to Sing
In Choral Society Concert Here

The seasons big musical event in
New Britain rapidly approaches; one
more week and then. ON Sunday att
crnOOn, December IS, the NV Britt
ain Choral society Of leo voices will
present Handles immortal oratorio
masterpiece, "The Messiah" under
the adept direction Of Edwin +. Lau-
h'h' ana WIN inc assistance of four
eminent SoIolS's ana me Boston I'"S-
'Nal orchtS'ra' ms tin"Sl OF ora
'oroS VIII u" sung IN the capitol
thca'er ana II WllI hc the llrSt time"
IN - years lhat 1t was sung in TINS
Guy 10 'hc present generation 1t
IS nearly IKE novelty although
there are ic" VINO are not acqnaint-
"a with the Cllmacterlc 'HallcluJah
ChoruS, ana suhdry solos from the
work frequently are heard IN church
an concert.
The sOloists will be Lillian Gus
tafson, soprano; Anna Harris, con-
tralto: Wendell Hart, tenor; and
Norman J0llff, bass baritone. II
will be a pretty competition between
this solo quartet for supremacy. as
each has a sterling record of success
to his or her credit. All are from
New York and each is veteran
singer in Messiah parts, as we'll as
having been identified with other
oratorios, Cantatas and opera.
Miss Gustafson has hoon described
as 4 singer with q voice hay;nr tbn
very dow Of freshness plistcninr in
its tones. She has sung imDortont
parts in Now York and Chicaro and
n multitude of cities midway. Viz
tually every music critic of rror,i-
ncnco has given n fovorohln ysrdict
regarding her artistry, SDc is nm
American, and a native Of New
York, Both her parents, who hail
ed from Sweden. have been sinners
Anna Harris, controlto soIoist is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Three STARS Will
APPEAR At PALACE
Famous Film People on Bill
Next Week

Ramon Novarro in 1.-THE Mid
shipman." which comes to the Pal
ace Sunday for three day stay.
is the first actor on stage or screen
for whom the L, S. government
turned over day at the naval
academy for the screening Of a
picture.
THE Midshipman" is a picture
depicting the life of the students
at the l. s. naval academy. The
secretary of the navy took part in
it by handing out a diploma TO Ra-
mon Novarro at the graduating ex-
erciscs, because he appreciated the
value Of such production and he
lent all his efforts in making the
picture a success.
THE Midshipman" is filled with
thrills. romance and comedy. Many
dramatic scenes are also depicted
and Ramon Novarro lives I'd TO
his reputation Of being one of the
greatest stars of the silver screen.
There will be two showings Of
"The Midshipman" on Sunday. The
second showing will be at eight
thirty TO accommodate those who
cannot get down to the thcater for
the first performance.
Following The Midshipman," Is
Richard Barthclmess in "Soulflrc."
which comes to the Palace on We'd
ncsday and Thursday accompanied
by Viola Dana in the snappy COM
edy play Along Came Ruth, 4"
making one Of the finest programs
ever given before a New Britain
audience.
Then comes the peer Of the
comedians, none other than Harold
Lloyd, who appears in THE Fresh
man" and will remain at the Pal
ace for five days. starting Friday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Romberg, Al Goodman and Maurice
Rubens.
Fifty famous artists models ap-
pear in the various posing tabloaux
and ensembles, These aluring beau
Ties were recruited from the fore
most studios Of Greenwich Village.
Costumes worn by the girls In THE
Living Statues scene are made Of
elephants breath" chiffon, a new
stage fabric imported from Paris.
Outstanding features of ARTISTS
and Models" are "The Living Pal
ettc'' 1.-THE Midnight Color Ball."
the promenade Walk" "The French
Fan "Tho Living Statues" Tho
New Hampshire Wood" "rhe Span
ish Castle" and THE Rose Ballet"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Of Connecticut In the Interests Of the
United lIatlrrs ana the Clolh Hat,
Cap and Millinery Workers union,
viii also address the meeting.
The committee in charge of ar.
engagements is Daniel II, Warren,
l'unl Mangialco, Patrick Sculy,
Jnhu FuschilIo, William Kern, Paul
Joseph and William G, SEWERS,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
MAN ON THE BOX
IS GREAT COMEDY
sgd Chaplin in MacGrath Story
at LyCeum Theater

The Lyceum theater will feature q
Warner Brothers classic whom The
Man on the Box" starring sgd
Chaplin. opens a three days engage
ment starting tomorrow night. The
picture is said to be even funnier
than "Charleys Aunt" In one Sc
quence sgd impersonatcs a tlirta-
tious maid and later on he assumes
the role of cab driver in which guise
he races through a real engaging
romance. The story was originally
written as a novel by Harold Mac
Grath and later was dramatized.
Included in the cast are David But
Ter. Alice and Kathleen Calhoun
and Helen Costello. The companion
feature on this bill Is by the author
of "Tlaming Youth" and is Wan
dering Fires" In this picture
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Artists and Models"
Coming TO Parsons

The new edition of ARTISTS and
Models" ,Messrs, Shubcrts scnsa-
tional rl-and-music revue, begins
IN weeks engagement at Parson $
thcater, Hartford, Monday evening
There are two acts and "a clabo-
rate scenes, plus % tuncful num-
bers, The dialogue is by Harry
Wagstaff Gribblo, with lyrics by
Clifford Grey, and music by Sigmund
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Thief IN PARADISE
COMING TO CAPITOL
Doris Kenyon Plays Lead in
Star Attraction

The last word in movie thrills is
promised by George Fitzmaurlce in
his new GOODWIN First National
production, "A Thief in Paradise"
which comes to the Capitol theator
next Monday, Tuesday and We'd
neslay.
Among the scenes 10 be offered
are:
An underseas battle between a
man and a shark.
Another battle between two men.
five fathoms underscas on the
oceans bed.
An elaborate dancing pageant Of
nymphs, staged at the bottom Of
the sea.
A polo game In which a quartet
OF beautiful blondes arc staged
against as many pretty brunettes
They wear one-piece bathing suits.
A midnight elopement in an air
plane.
Doris Kenyon. Ronald Colman
and Aileen Pringle are co-featurcl
IN the picture, with Claude Gilling-
water, Alec Francis and John Pat
rick heading the supporting cast.
The Keith Albce vaudeville pro-
gram will present five first class at
fractions with one act being of in
terest to local people inasmuch as
a former New Britain boy appears
In It. The local lad is Matt Ken
nedy. who had made name for
himself before the footlights both
In vaudeville and burlcsque. Mr..
Kennedy appears with Harry /.
Cooper. noted burlesque star, in
a comedy Offering. Laugh. Laugh,
Stop"
Flo Cast AMI Girls inclule COM
pany OF six clever steppers and
singers with Miss Cast. an excep-
tionally clever dancer. Princess Wi
mona is an Indian maid who has
made a life study Of voice and Of
fers singing act that is a rare
treat. she is known as "the Indian
nightingale" Worden Brothers
show the latest in juggling oddities
featuring a two feet stunt that is
cleverly done. Cook and Oatman
comprise boy, girl and a piano.
and they call their pleasing act,
Declarations From Songland."
On Sunday night two fine photo
plays will be offered. One will pre-
sent "Christine of tho Hungry
Heart" with Give Brook and
Florence Vidor, and the other Of
fers Evelyn Brent in Smooth AS
Satin" For the last half of the
week the photoplay feature will be
'The Mystic" with Conway Tearle
and Aileen Pringle featured. The
vaudeville bill will be featured by
the Sun Tong Lin troupe of eight
Chinese entertainers.
The shows are continuous daily
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
SENDS OUT 4 o n.

New York, Dec, 3, tp)-The Nor
wrElan motorship Talisman, bound
from Rotterdam for New York by
way OF Halifax which sent ont
$ o :, signals last night was lying
lhl, morning 200 miles southwest OF
Sable Island with her motor out OF
commission.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

lheatef Jottlngs from New York
include;---
THE Deacon" will have a new
title Monday, 1t was decided yoster-
day. OF the numerous suggestions
offered, the list has simmered down
to two.
The Noighborhood Playhouse will
begin its twelfth season on Tuesday
with the presentation Of The Dyb-
buk,' Russian-Jewish drama.
Philip Merivale will have the lead
Ing male role in THE Monkey
Talks"
Plans are being made to back two
companies Of Dearest Enemy" for
the road next season.
Ruth Draper has rearranged her
out-of-town bookings to permit her
TO give three more Sunday night re-
| citaIs In New York, starting Deem
Der 10.
Harry d. Kline has been appoint
ed general manager Of the Chanin
Corporation, which Is building six
theatcrs in the Times Square district.
The first TO open, the l}iltmorc. will
have for It's premiere attraction
Easy Come, Easy Co." which moves
there from the George NJ. Conan,
Monday evening.
William Anthony Mcclure. author
and producer of "TwclVc Miles out, "
has departed for Chicago TO arrange
tor the opening of his next produc-
ton, "A Regular Guy" which he
wrote for Joe Laurie, Jr.
In association with the Shubcrts,
Joseph Santiry, Of "MayfloWers, "
will present an fashioned mclo-
drama Of his own composition set
TO music.
At the Capitol the forthcoming
feature is "SaIy, Irene and Mary"
based on the musical comedy Of that
name.
Colleen Moore, in 1--WE Moderns, "
is to be the feature attraction at the
Mark Strand.
Ills People," hitherto known as
Proud Heart" has been booked for
the Riato. Rudolph Schildkraut is
featured in this picture.
The principal number on Warmers
program is to be Seven Sinners, :"
with Marie Provost and Give Brook
H4
The brooklyn Strands Offering is
to be Leon Enrol in Clothes Make
the Pirate"
"Tho Fig Parade" continues at
the Aston; "Thc Merry Widow" at
the Embassy; "Stclla pa'las' at the
Apollo, and THE Vanishing Ameri-
can" at the Criterion,
Joseph NJ. Schcnck announces the
definite abandonment Of the propos-
or merger of the United Art
lists Corporation and Mclro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

After a successful season on the
Los Angeles staN Belle Bennett,
sister of Enid, has been elevated TO
stardom on tho screen in IF Mar
riag" Fails" which comes Thursday
10 the I.yCcum.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Instead Of being shown by the
usual movie" release, 1.-THE Bib
Parade" will be presented through
ouC the country by ten touring com
panies, including complete orchestra
and stage crew, beginning Januar!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Although thousands pass within
Few yards of the scene every day,
comparatively few people know that
work on the new Main street thcatcr
has actually started. The Gibbud
Construction company Of New Hav-
n, which has the contract for cx-
caNating and building the founda-
tion, is at work with steam shovel
and force Of laborcrs digging the
cellar for the new building.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

William Anthony Mcclure, author
and producer of "Twclvc Niles out, "
has departed for Chicago TO arrange
tor the opening Of his next produc-
ton, "A Regular Guy" which he
wrote for Joe Laurie, Jr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Florence Cast and her five girl
! friends in singing and dancing re-
Nuo also is booked for the CapitS rs
is Princess Winona, genuine In
dian girl who is billed as the Indian
nightingale. She has been heard by
New Britain audiences before and
her act is remembered as a really
high class vocal number
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Harry y. Kline has been appoint
ed general manager OF the Chanin
Corporation, which is building six
theators in the Times Square district.
The first to open, the l}ltmorc. will
lave for its premiere attraction
Easy Come, Easy Co." which moves
there from the George NJ. Conan,
Monday evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Philip Merivale will have the lead
Ing male role in "The Monkey
Talks"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

In association with the Shubcrts
Joseph Santlry, Of "Mayflowers,
will present an old-fashionod mcIo,
drama of his own composition sci
10 music.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

The entire cast OF the four Dilling-
ham Sunny" "The Last OF
Mrs. Cheney" THE City Chap" and
These Charming Pcoplo"-Will at
tend a theatrical social TO be given
h; Mrs. Sam Warner, the former
Lima Basquctte, at Warmers thea
Ter tO1aV
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Dorothy Rcvicr shows that the
artists Of California made no mis-
take in picking her as the states
most beautiful girl in her work IN
The Danger Signal" coming to the
| LyCoum Thursday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

The Fig Parade continues at
the Aston; "Thc Merry Widow" at
the Embassy; "Stella Dallas at the
Apollo, and The Vanishing Ameri-
can" at the Criterion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Ronald Coleman and Doris Ken
yon arc starred in the Capitol movie
attraction "rhc Thief IN Paradise"
for the first of the week while the
picture the last three days is "Thp
Mystic" featuring Aiccn pringIe
and Conway Toarle.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
MUSICAL WEEK
PLANNED BY
CHURCH
First Baptist Choir Will
Sponsor Programs
by Artists.

The new 100-voice mixed choir O.
the First Baptist Church, Clarenc,
Magee director, with Walter Dunbar
at the organ. will sponsor an entir,
week of musical festival beginnin,
Monday and continuing each night
through Friday.
The entire plan was conceived and
is being executed by Mr.. Magee, who
in the past five years has built up in
the church one of the greatest choral
bodies Of the community. This ambi-
tious effort incident to the opening OF
the spacious and magnificent new
auditorium of the church. speaks much
for the creative genius of Mr.. Mage
and for the sympathetic cooperation
of those who labor with him.
MONDAYS PROGRAM.
Monday night. Mrs. Alice Conrov
Slade. lyric soprano; Merle Rowland.
dramatic soprano; Ralph Mobiles. ten
or: Howell James. baritone, and the
First Baptist choir will give the entire
progam of excerpts from the standard
oratoria and cantatas. They will close
with Walt Whitman's verses, 81 Hear
America Singing," to the setting of
Harvey r. Gaul. which was written
for the fiftieth anniversary OF the
Chautauaua Institution of New York
and published for public presentation
only last summer.
Tuesday nights program will be
given by the choir of Travis Park
Methodist Church under the direction
Of o. w. Stapleton with Mrs. Harry
Leap and Miss Ada Rice accompany
ing.
Walter Durham will direct wednes-
day nights program in which the
Scottish Rite double quartette and as
sisting soloists will participate.
SPECIAL ART NUMBERS.
A special art program will be pre-
scented Thursday night by the depart
ment directors of the new university
conservatory Of music of Austin {:
Adolph Ruzicka. pianist Ralph Leo
baritone: Raoul Berger. violinist
These artists come to Texas from the
East this season with records of great
achievements.
The festival will close Friday nigh
at which time the First Baptist choi:
will sing J. c. Bartlctt's cantata
From Death to Life" in which tho
chorus will be assisted by the follow
ing soloists: Alice Conroy Sladc
Merle Rowland, Mrs. Guy Simpson
J. NJ. Curry and Warren Hull. Clar
encc Magee will direct, with Walter
Durham at the piano.
These programs will open promptly
at 8 :15 o'clock each night in the new
auditorium. Fourth and Taylor streets.
The public is invited. A free will of
fering will be accepted.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
PASTOR COMES.
0UTF0R SEX
NOVELS
Modern Books Wholesome
Compared With "Silly"
Ones of Past Era.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Oct. 81
The old-fashioncd novel in which the
impcccable hero always married the
decorous heroine and lived happily
ever afterward was far more un-
wholesome in its way than the sex
ridden fiction of today. in the opinion
OF DIR. j.. NJ. Birkhead, pastor of All
Souls Unitarian church here.
DIR. Birkhead, who is conducting
lecture course in his church ON the
relation of the new psychology TO lit
erature, vigorously defends present
day fiction. He says the prudish,
overly sentimental novel of the past
has been responsible for much malad-
justment in marriage.
Such fiction caused young persons
to build up ideals which frequently
came down with a crash" says DR..
Birkhcad. ut caused them to have
a Alice in Wonderland movie atti-
tude towards marriage and life. In
stead of trying TO present truth and
reflect life, such novels lied about
life. Divorce statistics prove that.
Modern literature is not indecent
nor decadent as prudish persons some
times charge. A higher proportion of
rood books is being published today
than ever before. But the novelists
are writing about life as it really is.
The purpose of literature is to re-
fleet life. If life, or any particular
phase of it. as marriage. is sordid
and ugly, then literature will be that
way. In the past we have been too
prudish and reticent about SEX"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
MANY VISITORS
TODAY |N'S.A.
PULP|TS
Almost Every Congregation
Will Hear Out of
Town Speaker.

Practically every church In sar
Antonio Sunday viii have a visiting
minister In the pulpit. These minis.
ters are here attending the 9th con.
ference Of the West Texas Methodist
Episcopal church, South. .''''
Bishop James e. Dickey. who Is pre-.
siding at the conference, will preach
at the Laurel Heights Methods,
church Sunday morning at 10 AS and
at 7:45 p. m. be will, at the same
church, ordain elders and announce
appointments.
Other churches and ministers who
Will fill the pulpits Sunday are as
follows; morning services only unless
otherwise stated:
Denver Heights Methodist, Rev. G.
L. Morelock, Of Nashville.
Government Hill Methodist, Rev.
John c. Campbell Of Uvalde.
Los Angeles Heights Methodist,
Rev. ]. G. Wilson, Of Weimar.
Mckinley Avenue Methodist, Rev.
8. L. Bachelor, Of Uvalde.
South Side Methodist, Rev. e. A.
Hunter, Of Lampasns.
Travis Park Methodist, 10: AS a. m,
DR.. W. F. Bryan. of Austin; 7:30
p. m, DR.. H. z. Draper, Of San An
gelo.
Woodlawn Place Methodist, Rev.
W. A. Dunn, of Pleasanton.
South Alamo Methodist, Rev. W. l..
Barr, Of Corpus Christi.
First Presbyterian, 10 AS a. m, DR..
r. Sam Barcus. president of South.
western University: z AS p. m, DR..
]. H. Bennett, of Nashville.
Westminster Presbyterian, Rev. A..
W. Wilson, of Bishop.
Alamo Heights United Presbyterian
church, Rev. o. z. Moreland, Of Aus
tin.
blackberry Street Methodist church,
Rev. A. R. B. Vetter, Of Art.
Highland Park Presbyterian church,
Rev. ]. W. Black, of Laredo.
Pine Street Presbyterian church,
Rev. j. Fl. Meredith, Of Llano.
Prospect Hill Baptist church, Rev.
o. G. Grow, Of Brownsville.
Trinity Methodist church, Rev. c.
II. Raby, of San Marcos.
South San Antonio Baptist church,
Rev. ]. A. Ruffner. Of Donna.
South Side Christian church, Rev.
J. W. Allbritten. of Beeville.
Tobin Hill United Presbyterian
church. Rev. T. N. Barton, Of Cuero.
Hartman Place Christian church,
Rev. ]. o. Manning, of Corpus Christi.
First Congregational church, Rev.
Z. u. Spellman, of Midland.
Denver Heights Presbyterian church
Rev. R. L. Armor, of McAllen.
Madison Square PRESBYTERIAN
church, Rev. J. NJ. Perry, Of Harlin-
Government Hill Christian church,
Rev. r. z. Duke, OF Sinton.
Crestholm Presbyterian church, Rev.
Stanley Haver, of Taft.
Nazarene church, Rev. ]. ID. Kur-
eel, Of Martindale.
East End chapel, Rev. Paul W..
Evans, Of Golind.
Prosuect Hill Methodist church,
Rev. S. B. Johnson, of Corpus Christi.
W. o. w. Memorial Hospital, Rev.
Z. G. Swami, of Ozona.