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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
PURIM PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. Abe Kruger invited a
number of friends for a Purim celebra
ton on Tuesday night an occasion us
ually observed by the Jews with a
Purim ball. The deliverance of the
Jews through the intervention OF
Queen Esther is the historic event,
commemorated and from ancient times
has been a day OF festivity. This oc-
casion was observed as masquerade
party on a smaller scale in which ell
aborate decorations in the home and
masquerade costumes were the partc-
ular feature. Speeches, music and in
formal dancing interspersed the social
hour. Several courses of refreshments
were served. A party from Rochelle
and several from Ocilla joined the
Fitzgerald friends in the merry making
Mrs Kruger impersonated Queen
Esther and other attractive costumes
were worn by Mr.. Abe Kruger as a
Spanish cavalier; Mr.. Elec Kruger,
Kruger, Russian Cossack; Mrs. Elec
Kruger, Japanese; Mr.. Sam Weiner,
Country boy; Mrs. Sam Weiner, Gyp-
sy; Mr.. Martin Gottlieb, policeman;
Mrs Martin Gottlieb, Spanish girl;
Mss Freda Mohre, Red Cross nurse;
Mr.. Mirsky of Rochelle, chef. Prizes
were awarded Mrs. Gottlieb and Mr..
Mirsky for best representations.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
ART EXHIBIT
POSTPONED

Plans for an early art exribit by the
Wonan's Club have been abandoned
as decided at committee meeting at
Mrs. c. l.. Saunders home on Tues
day. The season has been and will be
so full of activities including an early
Chautauqua that fall date was de-
cided preferable. Some programs on
art are recommended as desirable fea-
lures to precede an art exhibit in pro-
noting appreciation for art in general,
which is the primary purpose.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
S. G. c. HIKE

On last Tuesday afternoon the mem
bers of the S.GC. of the First Meth
odist Church Sunday School met at
the home of their teacher Mrs. F. B.
Eads on south Main street and chaper
oned by the latter hiked out to tive
acre tract about half mile south OF
the city.
After several mishaps, none serious,
they reached the woods and after, TAX,
ing some snapshots, hunted wood and
built a fire. Weiners and marshmall-
ows were roasted and delicious lunch
consisting of buns, sandwiches, cook
les and bannas, accompanied these.
Late in the afternoon they walked
back to town, tired but happy.
Those present were. Ruby Brown,
Hike zimmerman, Thelma Sheriff., Viii
lie Maude Lane, Viola Nelson, Florence
Hitch, Mrs. F. B. Eads, and Floyd
Eads, Jr.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
MOSHER-IOHNSTON

Mrs. Fannie Mae Johnston and Mr.,
]. M. Mosher surprised their many
Fitzgerald friends by announcing their
marriage which occurred Friday, Mar
9th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T.
Warren in Jacksonville, Fla. the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. w.
Bone, pastor of the Christian church
of that city. They returned to the city
Tuesday and will make their home
here
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
SPECIAL NOTICE

To the Ladies of Fitzgerald:
I will be at home for a few days.
So now have your sewing machines
put in first class order for your spring
work and save from buying another
machine. Phone 343. Don't delay your
calls. D. NJ. WILSON, the Expert. 1t
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Malone and young
son of Orlando, Fla, have taken the
Hussey cottage on south Main street
for the season. Mr.. Malone will prob
ABLY do some extensive experimenting
in farming in Ben Hill, being impress.
ed with the agricultural possibilities OF
our county.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. Frank Harrison of Atlanta
member of the Junior Chamber OF
Commerce was in the city today in the
interest of the Southern Exposition to
be held in New York in May.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Miss Frieda Mohre, who has been
the guest of her sister and brother
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Gottlieb for the
past two weeks, left this afternoon TOR
her home in Savannah.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

The cooking classes have been post
poned to more convenient date, as
many conflicts were seen to interfere
at this time.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Berg and daughter,
Miss Ethel. are giving up,their apart
ment on West Central and will board
at the Flower home on south Lee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Col. Jesse Grantham left today for
Fl. Lauderdale, Fla, where he will OPP
en- law offices. His many friends wish
for him the success that his ability and
character warrants.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Ocilla ladies shopping here on Mon
day were Mrs. Dwight Rogers, Miss
Mitt Flanders, Mrs G. w. Willis.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Pat Dunn, a student of Georgia I'm
iversity at Athens will be week end
visitor in the city this week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

YOU WILL BE WELCOME IN
OUR MEMS BARACA CLASS
We meet at 1000 o'clock every Sun
day at the First Methodist Church
Corner of Lee ana Magnolia Streets.
We want you to be with US
Come next Sunday Surel
No questions will be asked
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

A late report of Mrs. L. A. Turner S
father who was so very i'll in Colorado
Springs, promises his recovery.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Leila O'Berry of Willacoochee
returned home Saturday after few
days visit with her daughter Mrs. Frank
Ward.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
News Notes, Personals,
Clubs, Parties,

Misses Mary Lee, Evelyn Owens,
and Pauline Dunn, students of G. S.
{. w. at Milledgevile will spend the
week end in the city with their parents
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Barnes and three
children of Savannah are the guests OF
their mother Mrs. M. E. Watson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Irene Mcdonald visited Mrs.
H. c. Welcher and other friends in
Douglas the past week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12


Springs, promises his recovery.
| Mrs. Newton will put on sale for Sat-
urday and Monday only six dozen
Beautiful New HATS, in all the new
and most popular shapes and colors
| at the special price of $348. Saturday
and Monday only. See windows. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Denmark left
today in their car for Atlanta and
will visit at Milledgeville and Sparta
before returning Saturday.
Mac Deas of Lumber City spent
! Wednesday here. Mac has many friends
here who are always glad to see him.
The many friends of Miss Susie
Wilcox will regret to learn of her SER
lous illness at the N c. school for the
deaf. Mrs. MA. Cameron, niece from
McRae, is at her bedside. Miss Viii
cox is a sister of Mrs. Bob Wilcox OF
this city.
Mrs. E. K. Farmer spent few days
in the city this week attending to her
business interests and visiting Mrs.
E. ]. Dorminey and other friends.
Mrs. Lulu B. Shepherd and son Mr..
Bowen Shepherd spent last week in
Florida.
Mr.. Lee Walsh Dorminey is spend
ing a month with his foster parents
DR.. and Mrs F. ]. Dorminey, coming
from Camp Bragg where he is sta
toned.
Mr.. George Hull and little son left
Wednesday for Salem, NC.
to visit for several weeks with rela-
tives.
Miss Cloti1e James and her mother
Mrs. James left Sunday for visit of
month in Cordele.
Mrs. G. R. Womble and Mrs A.
L. Lewis visited Mrs. Carlton Chap
man in Macon over the week end.
Miss Corinne Womble accompanied
them home.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l. Maffett will
visit her father Mr.. ]. D, Massee in
Marshavile and also the Peach Bios
som Festival in Fl. Valley next week.
Judge Harry Reed of the Waycross
circuit advocated the elimination of
all whisky drinkers from grand and
trial juries in his charge to the Coffee
County Grand Jury this week. Judge
Reed probably don't expect to run for
office as the crowd he is after, WELD
a powerful influence in his circuit.
Mr.. Martin Gottlieb made business
visito Manchester Wednesday, dress
ing up the police force ofthat city with
new spring attire.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. H. o. Myers of Moultrie spent
Wednesday in the city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Miss Lucy Whitley returned today
from visit of two weeks in Jackson
vile with her sister Mrs. VIM. Bry-
an.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
SATURDAY
MONDAY 4 TUESDAY

"SIX DAYS. by ELINOR GLYN
author of Three Weeks" with COR
.INNE GRIFFITH and FRANK MA
YO. LOVE-This famous writer
knows more about it than any living
person. You'll think so too when you
see her latest romance-the drama of
a beautiful girl rescued from society's
Knew ne WI how VITO, to do it Thev met tst on the
deck of an ocean liner. Their romance
lowered in gay Paree. And then they
were imprisoned underground by an
explosion for six glorious days.
Fox News and Comedy. l0c & zoe.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Kate White remains at the bed
side of her sister Mrs. Chas. Mumford
at Norfolk, Va, where she was called
three weeks ago.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. c. C. Crawford is spending
two weeks in Atlanta with relatives.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Friends of Mr. w. L. Waites are
sorry to learn that his condition re-
mains very serious from his last at
tack bout two days ago.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
THURSDAY

"UNDER THE RED ROBE" Old
France brought to life on the screen
Scenes OF haunting beauty. A love
story you will love- With Robert B
Mantell, John Charles Thomas, Alma
Rubens and an all-star cast.
Universal Comedy and Fox News
10c and zoe. -.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Newton will put on sale for Sat-
urday and Monday only six dozen
Beautiful New HATS, in all the new
and most popular shapes and colors
at the special price OF $3.48. Saturday
and Monday only. See windows. 1t
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Oscar Hamilton went to At
1anta Tuesday night to accompany
Mrs. Sanders home from Atlanta where
she has been in a hospital for some
time and now convalescent.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Mayes went to
Atlanta Tuesday night to spend Wed
nesday in the capital city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

The Central Christian Church has
instituted weekly afternoon prayer
meetings for Thursday of each week
rotating in the wards. The first was
held at the home of Mrs. ]. M. Mas
see on north Lee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Helton returned
Monday from a visit of ten days in
Orlando, Fla.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Saunderson
have purchased home on west Palm
street which they will occupy as soon
as it is put in good repair.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Pickard an
nounce the arrival of baby girl at
their home Sunday March 8.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kassewitz will be
among the Fl. Valley visitors next
Wednesday to attend the Peach Bios
som Festival and will be joined there
by their niece Miss Pauline Golden
berg of Griffin who will accompany
them home for a visit.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs Mary Raynor returned this
week from Florida where she has re-
sided for some time and will again
make here home in Fitzgerald, living
now on west Lemon st.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. Paul Morrison arrived Sunday
to spend a few days with his wife and
children who are now making their
home with their mother and grand
mother Mrs. George Brown.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Butler of Sa-
vannah are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
w. M. Butler and family.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
AT THE
GRAND
FRIDAY

us DIVORCE A FAILURE" -
starring LEAH BAIRD and RICH
ARD TUCKER.
INTO THE NET" episode No. g.
SATURDAY
DESERT BRIDEGROOM" five
reel feature.
EVOLVES OF THE NORTH" ep
isolde No. 7.
"GALLOPING HOOPS" Episode
No. 5.
"ANDY'S STUMP SPEECH" com
edv.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Farrar, of Port
Huron. Mich are stopping for few
days in the tourist park. They are
friends of Mr. and Mrs. c. A. New
conner.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
WEDNESDAY

THE STORM DAUGHTER" -
starring PRISCILLA DEAN. See
her in this tremendous drama of surg
ing seas and stormy love-
Rolin Comedy and Aesop's Fables.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. Hattie Paulk of Ocilla spent
Friday in the city with her sister Mrs.
c. c. Jenkins on west Altamaha. Miss
Margaret Jenkins accompanied her
to her home to spend the week end. 9
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Denmark left
today in their car for Atlanta and
will visit at Miledgeville and Sparta
before returning Saturday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. R. C. Pickens of Lincoln Ave,
is spending two weeks in Florida with
her aunt Mrs. Clemmie Wyman whose
marriage is to occur tonight to Mr.:
Wyman of Illinois and next week all
three will return here and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wyman will go on to Illinois to
make their home. AS might be sur
missed the bride groom is kinsman
of the late F. Q. Wyman.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. S. G. Seagroves suffered a
stroke of paralysis Monday afternoon,
and will be very happy if all her friends
in Fitzgerald will visit her as she is
very i'll.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs R. l. Maffett will
visit her father Mr.. ]. D, Massee in
Marshaville and also the Peach Bios
som Festival in Fl Valley next week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Miss Fannie Fletcher is visiting in
Valdosta.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs. G. R. Womble and Mrs. A.
L. Lewis visited Mrs Carlton Chap
man in Macon over the week end.
Miss Corinne Womble accompanied
them home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Miss Fannie Fletcher is visiting in
Valdosta.
There will be district meeting OF
the P. T. A. held at Dawson on Sat-
urday to which an urgent call has been
extended each ward P. T. A. of this
city 49,
Mrs. Claud Persons of Manchester
spent few DAYS in the city last week
and returning home was accompanied
by her neice little Annie Mae Pryor
for short visit.
Mrs. J. AsJustice and daughter Miss
Lorena who are enjoying round ct ct
visits with their many friends here will
remain probably through Chautauqua
week before leaving for their new
home in Miami.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mr.. Martin Gottlieb made business
visito Manchester Wednesday, dress
ing up the police force ofthat city with
new spring attire.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Miss Cloti1e James and her mother
Mrs. James. left Sunday for a visit of
a month in Cordele.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mac Deas of Lumber City spent
! Wednesday here. Mac has many friends
here who are always glad to see him.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Mrs E. K. Farmer spent few days
in the city this week attending to her
business interests and visiting Mrs.
E. ]. Dorminey and other friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
SOMERVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Fuller are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, Friday night,
December IS. The baby weighed
seven pounds and has been named
Thelma Shirley. -
Miss Marguerite Peaslee of Cony
High and Miss Marie Turner of Frs
kline Academy are at their respective
homes for the Christmas vacation.
Fred Turner is suffering with a
very bad eye caused by getting it
hurt while working in the woods.
Miss Marie Turner was visitor
over Sunday of her schoolmate, Miss
Marcia Hisler in Windsor.
Mrs. e. j. Howard of Palermo is
caring for her daughter, Mrs. G. l..
Fuller, and baby.
Mrs. Lila N Leavitt, superintend-
ent of schools of Coopers Mills, Wis
tied the Somerville Corner school
Monday.
probably contend, while France and
Mrs. Gladys Hisler. who has been
very i'll, is reported better. and is ex-
pected home from the hospital.
Leland Emery is working for r. H.
circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
jeremiah Wakefield Glidden

Jeremiah Wakefield Glidden passed
away Wednesday evening in this city
at the age of 81 years. Mr.. Glidden
was born in Gardiner. When a young
man he came to Augusta and engaged
In box manufacturing with Elisha
Atkins. Later he acquired a similar
business, retiring about 20 years ago
Subsequently for eight years he was
engaged in farming on the West
River road. Since then he has re-
sized at 95 Capitol street, spending
his summers at Southport.
A great lover of nature, Mr.. Glidden
was very fond of working in his gar
den among his plants and flowers.
Although in declining health for the
past few years and suffering from
poor eyesight, he never failed to
plant every spring with the tradi-
tional success of the born gardner.
Mr.. Glidden was a trustee of the
Christian church of Augusta and in
politics Republican. He was never
active in political affairs yet he took
a keen interest in matters affecting
the welfare of his fellow citizens. He
will be remembered as genial and
unassuming man, we'll known among
the older business men for his integ-
rity and honesty.
He Is survived by his wife, formerly
Miss Elizabeth Jane Jackson of
windsor; two brothers. Fred and Eu-
gene Glidden of Coopers Mills: sis
ter, Mrs. Flora Grady of that town:
TOUR children, Mrs. James w. Beck
ana Mrs. Arson M. Goddard of this
city, William H. Glidden of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
BISHOP BREWSTER TO ATTEND
CONSIDERATION OF ST. Marks
CHIMES SUNDAY AFTERNOON

chancel follow special prayers. The
rector, facing the Altar will say,
BLESSED be Thy Name, o Lord, God
that Thou put 1t into the Heart OF
thy servant to offer and set apart
these bells to thy honor and wor-
ship. May thy blessing rest upon
this gift and the giver of it that thy
church may be benefited, thy wor-
ship made more worthy and thy
name be exalted and glorified con-
tinually, through Jesus Christ our
Lord" This will be followed by the
hymn, II Heard A Sound of Voices" "
a lesson from Holy Scripture and
then the hymn, abide With Me
Fast Falls the Eventide."
During the singing of the next
hymn. the bishop. clergy and choir
will move in procession to the en-
trance of the tower, the, hymn. be-
ing For All the Saints oWho from
Their Labors Rest" Then follow
special prayers, the Prayer of Con-
secration being, "In the Name OF
God the Father. God the Son and
God the Holy Ghost. Amen"
'In the faith of Jesus Christ we
do solemnly bless and hallow this
chime of bells. We do hereby set
them apart from all profane and
unholy uses and We dedicate them to
the service of God" Then the
"Doxology" Will be played upon the
bells, the congregation standing In
silence. During the singing of the
hymn. 'It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" the clergy and choir will re-
turn to the Chancel. Two short
greetings will be made by the bishop
and DIR. Purves, which will be fol-
lowed by the anthem, Light of
Light" prayers and benediction. the
concluding hymn being 20 Paradise,
o Paradise" W
The clergy of the Episcopal church
in the nearby cities: with members
Of their congregations will be pre-
sent, also the local ministers of Au-
gusta and Mayor Mclean represent
ing the city. A most cordial invi-
tation is extended to everyone to be
present.
Appropriate hymns and carols
will be played on the chimes from
three to three thirty p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
WEEKS VAUDEV|L LE WILL PLEASE
HOLIDAY PATRON S OPERA HOUSE

Today after the Christmas dinner,
the day will not be complete for
many until the weeks vaudeville Of
fering has been seen at the Opera
! House. Continuing the policy of
| first class acts, the five teams for the
last three days. of the week form a
| pleasingly diversified bill of over an
hours DURATION, supplemented by a
comedy news weekly and feature
| film, 1.-THE Splendid Road"
| Billy Carmen in his "Musical
! Fadeout" demonstrates his mastery
of the xylophone. He gives a pleas
! ing variety of melodies with a novel
fadeout at the conclusion.
| The premier act is the wire artist
ry of Alice Diaz and Harold Powers.
| On thread-like wire, this couple
/ pull stunts as easily as if they were
on terra firma. With remarkable
ease they dance, gyrate and skip
about with apparent reckless aban-
don. The act went over big to two
large audiences yesterday.
The ElIsworths, Harry and Grace,
won favor in snappy number COM
posed OF the latest song hits and
clever dance steps, Harry being es-
PONAoiAy VI Al tIC ClOSt 10 the
floor gyrations.
Charles Night Out" with
Charles Somme and Helen Dean, is
short and lively skit, the first part
of which is a farcial Interpretation
of the reversal of sex, the girl be-
ing the aggressive II want you kid"
kind, while Charlie is the shrinking
and VirJuous male who fears to do
wrong. The latter part of this act
is musical and song Offering, which
Yesterday was kippy despite the fast
that Mr.. Somme was suffering from
a cold.
Buckridge and Casey with DeSalvo
at the ivcries proved a most pleas
ing finale. Miss Buckridge, who has
featured in the Zeigfeld FoIlies.
Midnight Frolic and other compa-
MES, won repeated applause in her
singing and dancing numbers. She
was most acceptably supported by
Billy Casey in several solo selections.