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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

appearance went, that one be fitted
with lenses which made the eyes
appear at ease; the mounting was
considered only a means Of hold
ing the lenses in the correct posi-
tion.
No one had cared II Mr.. Well
Dressed attended a formal evening
occasion in the same glasses that
he wore at morning business or
afternoon golf, or if Mrs. Well
Dressed appeared wearing them at
morning shopping or afternoon tea.
1t just didn't matter.
But today. Dame Fashion steps
in to tell us that 1t does matter.
One style of glasses is no longer
proper for all occasions. she says.
AS she has so often done in other
matters of personal appearance,
she has called in her cohorts.
made a study OF existing types Of
glasses and issued decree stand
ardizing the use Of them. Her in.
tention is not to create new styles,
but rather to classify present ones
and assign them to their proper
places.
Styles in glasses do not Change
with the seasons-instead they
change with the occasion. For
evening and formal wear the rim
less nose glass is the thing for the
woman of fashion. For shopping
or the theatre. where only tempo
rary assistance to the vision is re-
quired. the oxfords or lorgnettes
are proper. Neither OF these, how.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

ever. is suitable for sports, golfng
or tennis; on such occasions, the
woman who would be correct must
have substantial metal or shell
frames.
Shell-rimmed spectacles with
light weight metal bridge and tenn.
Piles are dictated for Office use by
the particular business man or
business woman. They afford the
necessary serviceability and permit
concentration on what one is doing
instead Of what one is wearing.
For informal house use and lei
surely reading the man Of affairs
should adopt light weight shell
frames. They offer the restfulness
sought at this time of the day.
For formal evening dress the prop
er type Of eye-glass Is just as inn
portant as the correct shoe or the
correct collar. Dame Fashion con-
tends. At this time, the WELL
groomed man dons the mignon
style of nose glasses-those with
the long spring attached to the
rims at the center of the tops. A
black ribbon completes the effect.
Large round lenses set in light,
sturdy frames are prescribed for
the industrial worker. In his Off
duty hours he changes to the style
Of glasses used by the business
man.
Fashion also says that the rug
ged spectacle should be fitted to
the growing child, to Withstand the
hard use Of play. hours.
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tends that a man is known
by the glasses he wears. Hence.
forth the discriminating person
must not only choose his COM
pany; he must choose also a style
of glasses which conforms with
the rest Of his attire.
The well-dressed man or woman
of 1925 is more than ever under
the domination of our old friend,
Dame Fashion. For this year the
dictator of our fads and fancies Is
adding to her group OF vassals the
eye glass wearing public. She is is
suing, this spring. strict eye-glass
decree. Let no well-dressed man
wear his business glasses 70 a
banquet! Let no woman who
strives to be correct appear at a
ball adorned with her sports spec.
tacles! And neither should ap-
pear at the office or attempt a
shopping expedition attired in the
same glasses that are proper fo;
evening functions! Just as the
man or woman Of affairs changes
the shoes or the suit or the gown
three or four times In an active
day. so must he or she give the
same careful attention to the ap-
pearance Of the eyes. One pair
OF glasses is no longer enough.
Until the new edict went forth
It had been sufficient, SO far as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
Historic mortgage for $500 which
was the means of starting business
which grew in one mans lifetime to
transact business of a million dol
lars every working day.

business. The mortgage bears the date
of March 20, 1860. 1t was discharged
on August 10, 1887, after Enos Barton
had paid interest at seven per cent for
lelghteen years.
The electrical manufacturing bust
mess thus started became the Western
Electric Company, which last year had
|sales of million dollars a day.
The extent to which the Western
Electric Company has grown compares
strangely with the modest figure and
queer phraseology of the old mortgage.
Probably the romantic story which lies
between the two is without parallel in
American business.
The four hundred dollars raised by
the mortgage was a part of $1,000
raised to pay George w. Shawk, of
Cleveland, Ohio, for half interest in
his business. The home place, covered
by the mortgage. had been purchased
or six hundred dollars in the spring of
1855.
Enos Barton's electrical manufac-
turing concern is now the oldest maker
of electrical supplies in existence. 1t
was the pioneer in producing many of
the most important electrical devices,
and when the telephone was invented
in 1876 it became one of several con-
Germs which made telephone apparatus.
In the forty-eight years which have
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
Lincoln PIT. Assn.
Hears Mrs. Thayer's
Talk ON Passion PLAY

With a musical program by a
group of the pupils of the fifth grade
and most interesting and instruc-
tive talk on the Passion Play, the
regular meeting of the Lincoln Par
ent-Teacher association. held at the
school building Tuesday afternoon.
was enjoyed by a large group of the
mothers and the teaching personnel
of the school.
The business session preceded the
program and was presided over by
Miss Harriet Enright, principal of
the school. Several important mat
ters of business were discussed. Six
pupils of Miss Perry's fifth grade
rendered several musical selections
in pleasing and creditable manner.
The young pupils who pleased the
association with their chorus singing
were Pauline Harmon, Ruth Cald-
we'll. Elizabeth Duval, Blossom Web
ster, Wilfred Hubert and Richard
Carter. Miss Elizabeth Duval also
gave a language demonstration,
which was most entertaining.
The speaker of the afternoon was
Mrs. Arthur l.. Thayer, who, as was
befitting to Holy week took as her
subject, the Passion Play as present
by the people of Oberammergau.
Bavaria. She gave the history of
the origin of the play 4 description
of the village. the theatre and the
play itself. In the play the life Of
Christ is portrayed and also the Ola
Testament prophecies relating to his
life. There are 18 acts and 50 tab
leauX. before which a chorus of "a
people sing. The duty of the chorus
is to announce and explain the tab
leaux that follow and to impress on
the audience the moral lesson.
The hostesseS for the meeting
yesterday afternoon We're Mrs. Hen
ry r. Elmore. Mrs. Dwight Higgins,
Miss Eva Libby, assisted by Mrs
Herbert Caldwell and Mrs. Robert
Part ridge
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

The death of George P. Barton a
few days ago has drawn attention to
a curious document that hangs il an
Office at Io5 Broadway, New York.
MIR. Barton was for many years asso-
ciated with the Western Electric Com
pany as patent attorney. A few years
ago he wrote from retirement to an
old friend in the company and enclosed
this document with letter of ex-
planation which hangs with it as a
record from the last participant in a
unique transaction in American busi-
ness.
The document is mortgage on an
old home in Greensettlement, Adams,
New York, for the sum of four hundred
dollars which was raised in this way
to enable Enos NJ. Barton, a brother
of George P. Barton, to buy a half
interest in an electrical manufacturing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Hurry. Hurry. Hurry, And buy
your tickets for the Colonial Theatre
for today is the big day for motion
picture fans.
1.-THE Dressmaker from Paris" Is
the feature picture and it is a Won
der. Leatrice Joy in her return to
the screen Is as sweet as ever. Err
nest Terrence. the star in THE Cow
cred Wagon" is a scream. Allan
Forrest makes wonderful lover
and Mildred Harris makes another
distinct hit. Last but not least come
the IA worlds most beautiful models,
and display of gowns such as has
never been seen in a moving pic
ture. The story Is a comedy drama
and wonderful entertainment.
The balance of the program con-
sists of a Sportlight, News Weekly
and Fables.
Matinee is at o'clock. with feat
ure going on at 2.30. Evening per-
Torrance is at 7.15 with feature go
ing on at 7.45.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
Legislative Discussion At
Women Voters League Meet

A members program was carried
out at the regular meeting of the
Augusta League of Women Voters,
held in the library at the Y. NJ. &.
A. building Tuesday evening. Re
ports were made on important mat
ters of legislation which have been
debated and acted upon at the State
LEGISLATURE during the past two
weeks and the discussion which fol-
lowed was most interesting to the
women who participated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

intervened, the Western Electric Com
pany has become the worlds largest
manufacturer of telephones and tele-,
phone equipment with factory att
Chicago which ranks as one-,of the
greatest industrial organizations In the
world.
George Preston Barton, who pre-
served the old mortgage and its story,
was under age at the time it was
drawn and his signature does not aD-
pear with others of his family. He
had been in retirement for several
years prior to his death. -.
D. c. Tanner, to whom Mr.. Barton
had given the mortgage. is General
Patent Attorney of the Western Elec-
trio Company. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
Legislative Dance
Success at A. G. c. C..

The Legislative dance, Tuesday
evening at the Augusta Girls Com
munity club was very largely at
tended, a number being present who
are attending the sessions of the
Legislature. Douglas orchestra fur
nished music and delightful order
Of dances was enjoyed. Rep. Bur-
leigh Martin and Mrs. Martin were
the patron and patroncss of the
evening. The dance hall was very
prettily decorated with spring colors.
pink and green, emphasized with
1reen strcamers and pink apple
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

the aged wife who, is very i'll and
does not realize her loss. He is sur
vived by the widow and five children,
Edwin who lives out West. Mrs.
Leonard Cooper of Whitefield. Mrs.
Ernest Taylor of Vassalboro and
Willard and George of this place,
besides 90 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren. A sister and several
other relatives beside a host of
friends in this and surrounding
towns. Funeral services were held
at his late home Tuesday, conducted
by Missionary W. E. Overlook. The
floral tributes were many and beau
tiful, showing the esteem in which
he was held.
Funeral arrangements We're in
charge of Forrest Bond of jefferson,
and interment was in the family lot
at West Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

"Smouldering Fires - a great
drama a still greater photoplay -
and look at the cast which Shall in
terpret this intense story: Pauline
Frederick, Laura La Plante, Tully
Marshall, Wanda Hawley, Malcolm
McGregor, and others. Men of wealth
have often purchased, literally speak
ing, the woman they wanted Ior
wife; now comes a woman VINO at
tempts to purchase the man she
wants-and the result is woven into
a forceful story.
The other feature on today's and
tomorrows program is that of
"Womef1 First" featuring Eva Novak
and William Fairbanks. Bray Maga-
zine will conclude the program
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

conversation with the osteopath was
Of a confidential nature. as between
physician and patient. and that a
wife's letter to her husband similar
ly was of a confidential naSure.
Therefore, he contendeG, referee and
courts We're within their rights in
excluding the testimony. Mr.. Mack
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

declared the alleged confession let
ter to Stillman had been much "over
estimated" by the banker.
The case now being regularly be-
fore the court, decision is expected
when the court returns after the
present session. but no decision is
looked for until May.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

dence and that both the referee, in
the divorce action. and the APPELLATE
division, second department in the
appeal erred when they ruled out
this testimony.
John T.. Mack of PouChkeepsie.
guardian ad Item and counsel for
Baby Guy. asserted Mrs. Stillman's
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
EIks' installation Thursday Evening

The house committee will serve
another of the enjoyable lobster
suppers at the Ells' Club on Thurs
day evening of this week, proceed
ing the regular session of Augusta
lodge. Installation of officers will be
the principal business at the lodge
meeting this week, and it is expect
ed that there will be a particularly
numerous attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
SOMERVII.LE
Frank Cooper

Frank Cooper, an aged and re-
spected resident Of this place. passed
away March 20. of bronchial pneu-
monia, age II years and nine months.
He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him. He always had a kind
word and smile for all, a devout
Christian and member of the Advent
church. Much sympathy Is ex-
pressed for the bereaved family and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

F. Raymond Locke will be among
the Augusta people who will build
new cottages at Cobbosseecontee this
year for summer occupancy. Mr
Locke has recently purchased a lot
in the Pine Bluff section at East
Winthrop and will start building op-
erations in the very near future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Nelson Braley, the little son of
Mrs. Florence Braley of Murray
street, fell, Monday while at play
and broke his arm. He was in a
tree at the time and missed his
footing. He was taken to the Au-
gusta General Hospital for treat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Augusta Opera House Pauline
Frederick, Laura La Plante, Tully
Marshall, Wanda Hawley, Malcolm
McGregor, in a tremendous story,
''Smouldering Fires; also second
feature picture, women First" feat
uring Eva Novak and William Fair
banks; Bray Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Miss Lillia Jones. student nurse
at the Augusta General hospital. who
has been quite Ill with influenza, is
reported to be greatly improved and
is at her home 50 Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

blossoms. At intermission ice cream
and home made cake we1e served.
The committee in charge consisted
of barbara Haskell, Jerry Bachelor
and Jessie Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Colonial Theatre-"The Dressmak-
er from Paris featuring Leatrice
JOY. Ernest Terrence, Allen Forrest,
Mildred Harris and IA international
beauty models; News, Sportlight and
Fables.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Marvin Mclean, who was formerly
employed at the Holmes-Swift Com
pany here, has again accepted a po-
sition with that concern after visit
ing for three months at his old home
in Woodstock. \. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

The Mission Circle of the Win
throp street Cniversalist church will
meet. with Mrs. w. L. Gage. S South
Chestnut street, Thursday afternoon
at 2.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Thomas Leavitt of Solon, the well
known guide, was a caller Tuesday
in the city. He was headed for Sc
bago, where he will guide party of
early anglers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Miss Madeline Reed has returned
from a few days visit in Windsor
where she was the guest of relatives
and friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

"The Dressraker from Paris" Feat
uring Leatrice Joy. Ernest Tor
renee, Allan Forrest, Mildred Har-
ris and Fourteen Most Beautiful
Models in the World - Sportlight,
News and Fables
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

A regular meeting of Seth Williams
Woman's Relief Corps will be held
this afternoon at 2,30 o'clock at G. A.
r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Miss Addie Perry of Gardiner was
visiting in the city. Tuesday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

Charles Hopkins of Portland is
visiting in this city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

William II, Mace Of Portland was
a business caller. Tuesday, in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

The balance of the House Proceed
ings will be found in the Legislative
Record.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

OMEBODY has wisely said
that a man Is known by
the company he keeps:
but a wiser sage now con-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

NO. .ne SPEAKER: The next matter
nao.lhe lhe academy resolve, Senate
vMvument No. 315.
sn.a,. ,t. CAMPBELL of Kingman: Mr..
mss. maAer, l now offer House Amend
to Senate Document 315.
bv iehd Senate Document No. 315
fth Inserting S between the fourth and
"pa,.aines iines on page three, the words
s4Nona Academy for maintenance,
seveu. @ and by inserting between the
para 'eenth and eighteenth Lines on
a,ain,.i iour, "Patten Academy for
M.'enance, r.. $1,000"
ths CAMPBELL: Mr.. Speaker,
slloaaoc academy originally asked for
hairs aIo and think it was for re-
did land ana maintenance though they
'Aaints,nect to put in the word
OVERSIZE, veri.snanee." This was possibly an
ssksa kS'ent. mt Now as you have already
BY h the 'or or about $13O,OOO. approved
The Is ls.t.o committee, it appears to me
sesdaaassst ,east You could do for that
pils amy amy which has about 125 pu-
Rive 'u tbo.h hve teachers, would be to
,sould" "s.n si S2.o00 for maintenance. 1t
ul 20 me to be only right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-08

The SPEAKER: The next Is H. P.
1887, an act relating to a tax upon
gasoline, tabled by Mr.. Littlefield of
Kennebunk. pending third reading.
! On motion by Mr.. Littlefleld Of
Kennebunk, the matter was re-
tabled until the afternoon session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-28
BILLY Is
BACK TO OLD
HAI]NTS

Billy Arlington. who appears at
the Gayety next week at. the head
of his Golden Crook company.
has been for the past five sea
sons a headliner on the Keith
vaudeville Circuit, although pre-
viously he was featured in Co
lumbia burlesque for a period of
ten years or more. A contract
calling for a larger salary than
has ever before been i paid q
burlesque comic is what most
people believe brought back the
Beloved Vagabond, as he is
known. Billy, however, says no.
'tOf course, / don't mean that
the money involved was no in
ducement. That would be foolish.
1t was. But it was not the real
reason. Confidently, love bur.
lesque audiences. And think
they love me, too. Why. man, if
you had heard the ovation I re-
ceived on my opening show you'd
have thought / was running for
office. The burlesque public is a
wise one They know the an
swers. They know when a comic
gives his best and when he
doesn't. Vaudeville is fine. / like
it. But / missed the family spirit
Of Columbia burlesque and |
missed my old friends who used
to wait at the stage door to say.
Hello, Billy to me. Ho hum!
It's good to be back homer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-28
THE PLAY CALENDAR

GAYETY-BilIy Arlington and Golden
Crook" company.
MUTUAL-'Band Box Revue.
COLUMBIA-Consta Bennett IN
THE Goose Hangs High.
RIALTO-Captain Charles Nungesser,
famous war ace. and film, "The
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of "The
Kid" with Charlie Chaplin and
Jackie Coogan.
PALACE-Norma Shearer in Lady OF
WARDMAN PARK-Bebe-o Daniels in
TIVOLI-Norna shearer in Excuse
AMBAssADOR-"The KID
CENTRAL-''The Perils of Paris.
COMING APRIL 5.
NATIONAI-Avery Hopwood's The
Best People with Florence Johns.
BEI.AsCo-A new play. "The Sap
phire Ring
KETTH's-Trini and Royal Marimba
Orchestra; other acts.
EARLE-"The Four Husbands" min
iature musical; other acts.
STRAND-'A Vaudeville Surprise;"
other acts and films.
GA Mdnan .I Lew Song Tal0ott's Wine
MTTUAL-"LaVghing Thru" bur-
M1EsTTikuoSiPoLITAN-Eugene o'Brien in
PALACE-Lois Wilson. in Contra
COLUMBIA-Eleanor Boardman in
The Way of Girl"
Than Marriage" Beverly Bayne' in
"Age of Innocence"
SSADOR-"Frivolous Sal'
TIVOLI - Reginald Denny in "oh
CENTRAI-Jane Novak in Two
Shall be Born"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-28
BRIEF NOTES ON PLAY
AND PLAYER

the revival of 1.-THE Kid" Is
inaugurated in Both houses. Lita
Grey appears in The Kid" as
the wicked angel who attempts
to vamp the Vagabond who has
adopted the youngster imperson-
ated by Jackie Coogan. A
treat is promised the lady patrons
of the Gayety Theater this week
in the nature of original and ex-
elusive designs in wearing ap-
parel. The wardrobe worn by
both the principals and ladies of
the ensemble of the Golden
Crook" Company, this weeks at
traction, are exclusive models
and were particularly designed
for the persons wearing them.
Franz Molnar's "Fa sI1ions
for Men" is to become Fine
Clothes" on the screen instead of
THE Right to Live" as previ-
ously announced. The screen
cast includes Lewis Stone, Alma
Rubens, Percy MarmOnt, Ray
mond Griffith. Eileen Percy and
William V. Mong. Photography
has been completed on "Fine
Clothes" and Mr.. Stahl is now
engaged in editing it.
Norma Shearer had appeared in
pictures prior to her enactment of
prominent role in Monta Bells
production of broadway After
Dark. but no one seemed able
TO remember when or where.
Now. after appearing in this first
Bell picture and later in THE
Snob, Miss Shearer attajns
featured prominence in Bells lat
est production. Lady of the
Night" which opens weeks run
at Loew's Palace tomorrow after.
noon. incidentally, she assumes
a dual role in this production.
jay Brennan and Stanley
Rogers have recreated Marge for
Hassard Shorts Ritz Revue.
Marge, ii will he remembered. has
never been seen by anyone. She
only is. riValled by Charles
Dickens famous Mrs. Harris.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-28

The cast to be seen in First
Nationals revival of Charles
Chaplin's feature-length comedy
''The Kid" at Crandall's Metro
politan and Ambassador theaters'
beginning tomorrow afternoon at
offers a wealth of material ror
interesting observation.
In the first place, The KID
ever since It's release in 1871 mas
been looked upon as the greatest
picture of its kind ever made. In
It Chaplin is at his best as the
Rlazier who sent his small ward
ahead to throw rocks through
windows to promote trade. Inc
greatest point of interest In the
subject. however, is found in the
fact that it affords the screen en-
fhusiastic an opportunity to turn
back the years and see for him.
SELF lust how Jackie Coogan look
ed in the first picture in which ne
ever appeared. Frankly, he looks
startIing1y diminutiVe-about half
his present stature, which he has
acquired surreptit.ously while we
on the sidelines have deluded our
selves into the belief that he
was not growing up! Tn. vast
majority of followers of the Gin
erna probably will not realize the
degree of precocity the Junior
Coogan displayed on his first APP
pearance before the camera until
they have viewed THE Kid
again. He has never since been
so good an actor, good as he al
ways is!
Another memorable figure in
s'The Kid is the towering cop
who harnesses the lives of Charlie
and 1.-The KID This part is played
by Tom Wilson, who, since The
Kid was released, has appeared
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-28
COLLECTING NEW MAPS,
CRUZE'S HOBBY

When James Cruze, the pro-
Queer of "The Covered Wagon"
and one of Paramount's best bets
I'm the directorial lire, was com
missioned to bring Lewis Beach's
Broadway stage hit, 1.-THE Goose
Hangs High,A to the screen-it
opens a weeks run at Loew's
Columbia tomorrow afternoon
Mr.. Cruze was particularly i'm
pressed by the fact that the
story called for a romping. play
full, youthful quality on the part
of its interpreters that caused
him a few rather : thoughtful
moments.
It was obvious that the usual
run of Hollywood players.
schooled by long experience un-
der many directors. might be
altogether too well comera-disci-
plined 10 impart just that infec-
tious, hoydenish quality that the
script demanded in nearly half
a dozen of its youthful charac-
tiers. Cruze. furthermore. was a
bit tired of the same OH faces
served up by the casting dirac-