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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Ne0phytes Learn
Mysteries of COny
High Math Club

Eighteen awed and bewildered Cony
High school students were duly ini-
tiated into the mysterious intricacies
and eccentricities of membership in
the Cony Math Club at a secret ses-
sion held last night at the schools as
sembly hall.
In the afternoon, as part of the
ceremony. the entire IS, bearing plac-
ards and dressed conspicuously unus-
ual, marched to Market Square on Wa
ter street and there proceeded to ad-
dress the entire city of Augusta on
various subjects, such as umbrellas,
hats, etcetera. Several of the initiates
were obliged to do stunts conjured by
the fertile brains Of the supervising
officers of the club.
The freshman and sophomore quail
fication for entrance into the Math
Club is an "A-minus" in mathematics
for the entire year. Juniors who quail
ify as "A minus" for the first half of
the year are eligible.
Those initiated were: Beulah Blais-
dell, Harold Chapman, Muriel Dutton,
Malcolm Eastman, Leo Fox, Rose
Friedman, Alice Holloway, Catherine
Haskell. Frances Kinsman, Robert
Leadbetter, Harold Mcfarland. How
ard Mendef1, Caliste Messer, Atwood
Nelson, Eleanor Priest, William Weeks,
Marion White and William Flynt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

from 2 to 5, at the Christian Science
chapel. Mid-week service, Wednes-
day at O'Clock. Free circulating IL
literature.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONS
Al CHURCH, A. T. McWhorter, pas
ter: 1890 A. NJ, public worship, SER
mon by the minister. subject, ITO Him
That Overcometh," mixed quartet will
sing; IL n, church school, mems TO-
rum; 6 p. NJ, Young Peoples meeting
at the parsonage. Welcome to all SER
vices.
GKEEN STREET METHODIST
preach at 1890 A. NJ. and 730 p. NJ:
subject of morning sermon, 1.-The
Great Hunger; subject of evening
sermon, The Road to Success; prayer
meeting Wednesday, evening at 7.30.
CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ALL
ANCE, G. A. r. hall, Water street.
Rev. George Rix. pastor Sunday
school, 100 p. NJ; preaching service,
8: evening service, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

Although the rehearsals for "Prin-
cess Bonnie" are taking up much OF
the time down at the A. G. c. c., mem
bers are reminded that there Is to be
a book discussion in the office Monday
evening" beginning at 100. The book
to be taken UP is Maria Chapdelaine,'
and Mrs. Fred Rand is to lead the dis,
cussion. Many of the girls have read
the book and find It an interesting de-
scription Of pioneer life in Quebec.
It is expected that there will be some
worthwhile exchange Of opinions as
different ones who have read the book
share their individual ideas OF its
merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

We're the Very Reverend Arthur NJ
Dunston and Rev. William p. Nile. d.
d., members of the New Hampshire
delegation to the convention.
The train bearing the party left
New Orleans at $40 o'clock tonight
and was expected it reach Concord
Sunday night. Arrangements for the
burial were being made in Concord
but it was suggested here that the
body probably will rest in the little
church yard adjoining st. Paurs
school in which the bishop had long
been interested.
A telegram was received today by
the house of bishops of the general
convention expressing the regret and
sympathy of the Near East Relief at
the death Of Bishop Parker. Her
formerly was a member of the Near
East Relief executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Funeral Of Amos z. Cunningham

The funeral Of Amos e. Cunning
ham was held at 2 o'clock Friday al
ternoon from his late home on the
Church Hill road. Rev. A. Francis
walch officiating. Two beautiful
solos were sting by Mrs. Frances
Anderson during the service. They
were Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
and Some Day We Will Understand.
There was very large gathering OF
friends and relatives and many beau
tiful floral offerings. A snort COM
initial service was also held at the
grave at which Rev. Mr.. Walch Of
ficiated and Mrs. Anderson sang one
verse of "Abide With Me-" Inter
ment was in the Wall cemetery at
Riverside Drive. The bearers were
Ernest, Fred, Everett and Arthur
Cunningham, the four sons OF the de-
ceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
,., CHURCH NOTICES

Golden Gu " TIE OPEN DOM
siseawood n =. halD, Lawrence II
sgenanf r ~ charge: 3 P. M. Goods
kaiss sStarusaSa,ssaasting corner Oak & s Nd
y s' IS0 P. NJ, gospel serv-
ssslln :3I,.uaA1ssr church. COW. :.
! Parker snaa asm streets. Mrs. Annie
NJ. Services n and message bear
!, IS Belle E . Po, 10y and 7.30 P. M.
u \. 1 O'clock Roberts soloist; lyceum
M ~ q At s,a Public circle TuesdaV
X NJ August =. E NJ, Mrs. Julia Bar
|, Francis x. e. uNIvEHsAIrsr
= 1880 WIFI 'aich minister: SERVICES
Ky, The F ssInon by the minister.
'ssseay school a,tn Of Our Fathers,
MT ~ Y: Y. p. C. II. ats an
u1cH. s,,na, A1xs EPTscnpS9Ig.
I Ppfves nSin maer street, Rev. Sfuart
sssS M 7.so ~ rector: Holy com.
M sermon f. a. ~; morning PRAYER
Mi EVENING iv v.: church School al
Wees co nsd prayer, 7.3O p. M All
iSsessrs w elcomaeed by the rector.
l2nsA MEMORIAL r~-u--
n aag Worsb gincH: 1880 4. NJ
4 cl1Sy :, noon, church rcfie seboa 6y
Slce IL CHI. meeting; 7.30. evenins
sssuinae 'd.,week service ice A w 4, Nc
~. " prayer meeting at 7.so
Ut 's..., Army, Can't. ! cr....
Al l,ss \. Mt e. H. i 4 M NJ; jail
M rroo'lng Peoples iIle eaIoy,, meet n e
VI Y. ssas Is e ex s,sOi 4 most hear.
sssssss' live singing and % q every cry
W., hos aa Huntington reSnUU HITA-
s iss,, pielusdsas viss sc;,, 1929 4. NJ,
ssaasa sub;L.sa,r gstto: Postluh6se o;ekah;
II hamilton Gibbs; J Junior
s!''s !. AZ ss1s.ts! SCIENCE socrrrx.
M !; sa,i subject, spray raSya ,a services,
TssS sssasesl. i 1880; rea AIssE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Still serving their city, This
matched pair of veterans of the Au-
susta fire service, for IL years the
dependable means Of locomotion for
the fire apparatus wilcl q blaze called
out the departmc..t, - SIN carrying
on"
Dick and Major. t@cy are-the last
of the four beautiful grays to oe
ousted from active fire service when
the modern. motorized hook and lad
der truck was delivered to the city
in the summer of 1923. Colonel and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Feathered Hat
TARGET of Hunters

San Francisco, Oct. 23.-(AP)-|
Wearing an Alpine hat, with a
feather in it. almost cost the life
Of George S. Russell. young San
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Jerry, the other pair, were relieved In
the summer of 1922 with the advent
OF the combination chemical truck.
The latter pair is now, and has
been for two years, working at the
City Farm. Dick and Major, how
ever, are kept in the city confines.
In the summer they are used to haul
the street sprinkler, but in winter
they are kept at the ire station,
there to be called upon If snow
should block the highways to the
motor apparatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

tlosed /, IIn 9o Of the city will be
vi Fsel Iay Thursday and Friday
hsy , MAJ n order that the teachers
hs, which j .ae state teachers meet
| ~ y 10 be held in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Worcester. Mass, Oct. 23-(AP)-
Henry Holton Kendall, "a. for the
past Is years school principal in
this city. died tonight from pneu-
monia. He was a native of Crafts
bury, Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

Ford Motor Company Of Canada,
Ltd, reports net profits for fiscal
year ended July 3, 1925, as $6,137,327.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24

sells head. Weak from loss of
blood, he made his way back to the
farmhouse. The hunters fed ut
Russell's cry of pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
AnINvITATIoN

AN INVITATION
"a without other church
Il t,y'e eat & ve.ask you to ENJOY
soe " y, 18th the Sunday services
i, morning worship pu is at an nU,sS'
lhs ~, iii find a coy Ghu rer
s s'sss and inspiring music
!. our fast growing
At noon school, Il and at $50 the e.
: dMeeting where yoI mrs p for a
s.,ssr in large numbers iof
ssappy hour.
4. evening at $50 is a
u .as restful and saflsiying
honey ronsing hymns, Earnest
RrIles. Brief address. Cheer
n atmosphere. Friendly greet
fings
TOMORROW
Morning. Prof. Herbert C. Libby
,x,,.,;,,s. Rev. A. T. McWhorter
..eia1tx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Francisco clubman and grandson of
Gertrude Anterior, author.

The feathered hat, seen through
the brush, near the family ranch, Il
miles west of Cloverdale, brought
shots from a party of quail hunters
The charge scattered at long
range, but some of it entered Rus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-24
Sundays Concert Program

March. 1.-THE Stars and Stripes For
ever" ............ ........ Sousa
Overture, Eureka" .Boettger
Trumpet solo. Selected
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
|ERs CLASS.

Glass of the Charles
burch. South, added
r to their enrolment
horning. This great
p96 men enrolled, and
b the hot weather, a
Is was in attendance.
/ is expected to be
hnday. The class had
bst Sunday, including
Bville. one from War
from Philadelphia, and
County. Strangers
E most cordially invit-
bis class every Sunday
30. A very large at
tpected next Sunday,
w members.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
pr SALE,

End on North Mildred
aso1' north side of Belt
Eng "a acres. fronting
[eet on n. & w. Rail-
f on Beltline R r, and
FL ON North Mildred
Proved by five room
L and on y. Harper's Ferry
Of Charles Town. op-
| Siaence of the late viii
,,o va northwest corner of
~ and Fairfax Boule-
0n' opposite Lancaster
assurance & Realty Co.,
"h' JEFF. Co.. West Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
NOTICE

Chautauqua viii begin July 18th.
Tickets can now be purchased from
Mr.. S. Lee. Phillips, Treas, at the
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Co.
Bank. The guarantors should get
thir tickets early. so they can dis
pose Of them in sufficient time.
r. L. BIJSHONG. Chairman
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

"a stitch in time saves nine" "a
bird in the hand is worth two In the
bush" Be prepared for that fire
should it come. Take special crop
policy as soon as your wheat is cut
and feel comfortable.
Washington. Alexander & Cooke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itchink skin trouble, use Doan's
Ointment. A little of it goes long
way and it is safe for children. Coo
a box at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

Shipping lambs in Charles Town
N. & w. station Saturday. July IL
Bardane and Kearneysville July 8
Rippon, July 10. 1925.
c. Fred Wall
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

The Jefferson Motor Company has
JUS received another car of new
Fords. Come in and look them over
before buying.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

Leel When you'll mash a
r. a cut bruise. burn or
[epared. Thousands re-
paas Eclectic Oil. Your
IT, Soc and Coo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
IN CITIZENSHIP
league.

b. Citizenship League
Founty will meet next
ng, at 8 o'clock, in the
3, Charles Town, July
lolle Is most cordially
md this meeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

We have several good, used Ford
cars for sale. Come in and look
them over before buying.
jefferson Motor Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
IS THIS?
kRH MFDICrND

/ hhH MEDICINE win
i T lt-rid your system
DesIhess caused by
4 , ,nh MEDICINE con-
|-r -iIieht which Quickly
E|fnal Inflammation, and
I' pln' a Tonic. which
IL s4ood on the Mucous
es'oiHns normal condi-
rs - Tor over 40 Years.
20" Toledo. Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

/ causes headache, in
hess, drowsiness. For
| medicine. use Doan's
box at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
TuRNIps FIFTY CENTS A PECK.

What do you think of that for a
price to pay for turnips? Well, if
you bought any last winter that is
just what you paid. Let's raise
some ourselves this year. What
say? We have the seed, the regular
old-time purple-top strap-leaf varie-
ty, which we sell by the ounce or by
the pound as you wish. Let's go!
G. N. BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

You can buy a 1928. light deliv-
cry Chevrolet truck. from the JEFF
ferson Motor Co.. at an attractive
price.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
tens.

sraeS -
MAS Mass s 80 g.
80 >. m
-. we're held
y the NJ 4 +.
ddIeway TIE
H. exceedingly
Reader, con- con-
zion Episcopal
Rev onraa
To-. expects to
sact services as
- the Pastor,
les les Town Bap-
,nday morning.
49, EzrTxT
next SUNDAY :.
hing services az
uiscopal Church,
not only for its
II has 1856 mem
g & proud of its
This class maos
Tween the ages Oh
has Sc members.
kdnor. the pastor.
i the Charles
Church last Sun
,;cbt. at Halltown
Dr. - Sydnor will
lies Town Church
al. and at Beulah
Bible Class Of
Of the Charles
Church extend a
i ali men who are
another Sunday
H. them each Sun
80 o'clock. Rev.
l.
he pastor, is teach
Hunter Davidson
etor
h Services:
Is. 8 p. m. Srd. s.
Is D. m; 5th s., IL
s. 8 p. M;
Bird S. g p. M; 5tn
III Point::-1st. s.,
Is p. m; 4th s. IL
| m.
| E. Church, South.
|g the warm wealth
Ehool had a very
| last Sunday. Sew
1 were added to the
|sitors were present.
reached interesting
ermons. both at the
ening worship. At
| the morning wor-
.ent of the Lords
nistered.
Shenandoah june
F. Neel, Pastor.
IL a. m. +;
f; Shenandoah juno
,akerton, II a. m.
; Shenandoah juno
henandoah J dnction
n, 8 p. M; Millville.
henandoah Junction
, 3 p. M; Bakerton,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
WANTED,

Two or three small tracts of tim
Der in Jefferson County. Write in
care of Spirit of Jefferson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

pay more for Fresh
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

When you think Of coal, think Of
-. Miley Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

your short term crop
Or fifty-four years of
adjustments may be
ng to YOU in case of
L. Alexander & Cooke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08
Hunter Davidson,
etor

. Servlces'
Is. 8 p. m; Srd. s.
Il D. M; 5th s., IL
s. 8 p. M;
|srd S. 8 p. m; 9Th
Is D. m. +; 4th s. IL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

L. Rihle Class OF
4 Of the Charles
Church extend a
4 ali men who are
another Sunday
h them each Sum
|.s0 o'clock. Rev.
he he pastor, is teach
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

11.1or con-
'1;an Episcopal
III u Conrad
heff -
..ar expects "
,uct services as
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

Shenandoah Junction
Ton, 8 p. M; Millville,
Shenandoah Junction
le, 3 p. M; Bakerton,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-25
VALET-FEARS To
FACE WOODS
! FATHER
Aged Chinese Leaves for Ma
nila-Broken Up by Mas
ter's Escapades
BY International News Service.

PARIS, Feb. 25.-Chang, for four
years valet to Lieutenant Osborne
Butler Wood before Woods abrupt
departure from Paris after heavy
losses at Biarritz gambling tables
departed today for Manila, alone
and much broken up.
Tears streamed down the
wrinkled cheeks Of the Chinese as
he climbed. into a third class com
partment Of a Marseilles train. He
refused to eat before his departure.
What 1 tell general?" he asked,
plaintively, referring apparently to
Major General Leonard Wood.
father Of Osborne Wood, and gov
ernor general Of the Philippines.
General say Chang, you very
bad servant. You no take care
Osborne How 1 explain not my
fault?
Poor Mr., Wood. What he go.
ing do without me?"
Wood was reported today to be in
Madrid. awaiting the arrival from
friends Of funds. with which to pay
his passage back to the United
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-25

the tale, and with literary
precision explained and COM
mented upon the marvels of
The Miracle and the genius Of
Morris Gest.
"But does Washington want
The Miracle? Is there place
here big enough to house it?
Can the people be awakened to
the need-the civic need-of
such a monumental work Of
art?"
Gest hurled these queries at
the staid, calm, matter-of-fact
journalistic scribes, who blinked
their eyes again and had moth
ing to say. Then the Russian
looked at them curiously, and
conversation, aided and abetted
by the willy Saylor, took form.
When assured that Washing
ton would welcome him and
really did want "The Miracle"
Gest smiled in that broad,
whole-hearted way he has of
letting his leathery face turn
into a shield Of sparkling silver.
"Ah! But / am pleased! I
feel in my heart you are right.
You boys know your own peo-
pie and l have a full heart
when you assure me that I may
feel certain that next November
I will bring my life dream,
The Miracle"
Another short lapse and the
facile Muscovite turned into a
lighter mood commenting with
foreign brilliance upon the way
Washington impressed Balieff
upon the last visit of the
"Chauve Souris."
"He's coming back with a
greater and newer 'Chauve
Souris' soon," the Belasco SON.
in-law announced. "And I in
sist that you meet him. He is
lovable-a great artist and as
fascinating as a child"
And the great Gest signaled
to Saylor that he had said his
say.
II X
While in town today Morris
Gest will inspect the stage facil-
tiles of Polls and the Auditor
ium, visualizing as he tours
about the Reinhardt mastodonic
production on both stages.
Too, he will see many of his
Washington friends, and to
them all he will doubtless put
the same question:
as Washington to get The
Miracle'?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-25
PRESIDENT TO
REOPEN WITH
RAIN"

Rain" playing a return engage
ment. this time at the President
Theater opening Sunday night al
lows washington the second -ep-
portunity to view this powerful
drama from the pen Of w. Somer.
set Vaughan.
Katherine Hayden will this time
depict Sadie Thompson supported
by an all New York cast.
The action takes place in Page
Page, the South Sea Islands dur.
ing the rainy season and the
faithful reproduction Of that ef-
feet is one OF the outstanding
features Of the play. Special
equipment is used to reproduce
the downpour and this now IS
being installed in the theater.
Sadie Thompson is q woman
whoh as lived well but unwisely
finally making this trip into the
South Seas. Here she Is seen
trying to inject some life into the
drab existance Of a group OF
marooned tourists only to incur
the wrath Of an evangelist named
Davidson. The missionary uses
influence with the authorities and
obtains permission to depOrt Sadie
but before the order can be car
ried out he falls a victim to hec
physical charms and in a lit II
remorse kills himself. Relieved Of
Davidson, Sadie returns Ter affec-
ton to the young marine private
and plans to go with him, when
he leaves the port.
The locale is the store and hotel
OF a trader named Joe Horn. \
beachcomber.
The theater has been In the
hands Of painters and decorators
and will be ready for occupancy
Sunday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-25
DON'T Girls
Don't neglect your hair.
By Edna Wallace Hopper

My hair is luxuriant, thick and
Rstrous. 1t is finer far than 40
years ago. l have never had fall
ing hair or dandruff, never
. touch of gray. Today, at my age,
II remains my greatest glory.
The reason is this: Years ago I
consulted great experts on the hair
and scalp. They made for me what
they considered the utmost in hair
help. They have since added to it
every better discovery.
They put 1t up for me in concen-
trated form. / apply IL with an
eye drOpper directly to the scalp.
There it combats the hardened OF!
and dandFuff which stifle the hair
roots, That is essential. Let those
hair roots clog and smother, and
the finest hair will fall and wither
That is clear to you as well rs
me. Then why not do what i do?
Why neglect a. beauty factor so
precious as your hair?
Now have placed this same
hair help at every woman's call.
/. The name is Edna Wallace Hop.
per's Hair Youth. All druggists
: and toilet counters supply it at
: Soc and 81.
See how it attacks the enemies
Of hair. How 1t. tones and stim-
u:ates. Watch how hair begins TO
thrive when given half a chance.
Just as flowers thrive in a we'll
kept garden.
s I shall gladly send you a small
Bottle to try If you will mail this
: coupon. Do this now IL you count
!. your hair important.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-25

the greatest OF poSeurS, DaVIu
Belasco, who won the alteration
off the late William Winter and
the vitriolic hate of George Jean
Nathan. And one can't quite
decide whether Gest is "just a
fellow with ideas" or a giant
actor-manager" with a tender,
fragile soul lurking beyond that
dry, leathery face, so sensitive
to expression.
"Soul" and spirit" are the
favored two of the Gest vocab-
ulary. He plays upon them with
the same orchestral utterance
that Michael Arlen manages to
manipulate the single word,
mice" in "The Green Hat"
lingering a cigarette, this
ardent Snowman spoke:
Boys, The Miracle is the
biggest part of me-the part /
want Washington to know and
love. Hundreds of your fine
people have urged, even pleaded
with me to give them this Rein
hardt specta Il e-pantomime,
which, to my mind, is the most
perfect manifestation of artistic
expression-"
Saylor cut in with "a CORE
lated mosaic of spiritual motifs,
welded together into a pattern
that is the epitome of spiritual
greatness
ever successfully con-
trived by stage craftsman or
artist"
Here he paused. His eye:
seemed riveted upon something be-
yond the limits of the four walls
And they bespoke reverence. His
face lighted with a vast smile-not
unlike that magic smile of his
dearly beloved Balieff.
"But, you see, boys, the under.
taking is one that cannot be settled
in a hurry. True, if were a reg.
ular business producer, l would
bring The Miracle to you all
gladly and let it go at that
Here, another of those famous
Gest pauses, In a moment, this
Russian was again talking.
"The magnitude of the produc-
tion means guarantee. Cleve-
land vouched $215,0OO for a three
week period, and cleared $4,000
on the run. And we could have
stayed there three more weeks.
ITO come to Washington means
a guarantee of $15O,OOO and
months of labor. That will give
you some idea as to the size and
fineness of The Miracle which
must be wanted only after a spirit
ual consciousness has provoked
an undying desire to have it and
breathe in it's beauties.
"Ah! 1t is wonderland,
this Reinhardt masterpiece. AS
you know, not word is spoken
it is magnificent pantomime,
on a vast and celestial scale.
1t is my life-dream come to life.
What action Voellmoeller has
conceived, and what music
Humperdink has drawn from
his heart!"
Again Gest was off with his
visions. And the boys waited.
Saylor picked up the thread of