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New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
"oUo yADIs" AT PALACE

Nothing more realistic has been produced in the motion picture art which has been born and reached maturity in our own generation than First Nationals gigantic film version of the Sienkiewicz novel, Quo Vadis." which opened four days engagement at the Palace Theatre yesterday.
 In the arena scene, where the Christians are hurled to the lions and that great scene in which Rome is burned, one feels the terror and panic of the fleeing populace as bearing their household goods their children and their aged relatives they flee before the all-devouring flames.
 The Keith vaudeville bill shows four very fine acts headed by Boyd's Revue of 1925. It Is a song and dance offering done well by eight clever misses. Gully and Jeanny offer a sensational novelty, "On the Eiffel Tower: the Guy Bartlett Trio tare three singing comedians; and Sadie Banks and Go, offer fine novelty singing offering. On Thurs, day with the change of bill comes Edwin Carewe's famous picture "A Son of the Sahara" with Bert Lytel Claire Windsor and Montagu Love It was filmed on the desert of Algier' with cast that includes 12,O0C Ara bs, camels and Nubian horses.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
STYLE SHOW AT H. s.
Teachers and Pupils in Dressmak- ing Glasses To Exhibit Result of Their Work Wednesday Night

A style show will feature the an nual meeting Of the senior high school parents and teachers associ- ation, which will be held in the school auditorium at o'clock We'd nesday. A series of scenes will be presented upon the stage to acquaint those present with the work of the teachers and students in the dress making classes. The school orches- tra will play between the scenes Of the show. At the close of the style show. Principal Louis T.. Slade will speak briefly of the new laboratory plan, and then the teachers will be in their rooms to interview the par ents.
 During the afternoon and evening from 4 to s o'clock and 9:SO to .l0:S0 o'clock there will be an eX- hibit of the students work in the dressmaking room, vocational build ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
TAXA CHANGE WEEK"

The Capitol is offering something new and novel for it's patrons all
 this week in "Taka Chance Week."
 Nothing of the entire show is being
 advertised they're asking you to
 "Taka Chance" and see what they've
 got for you. You have in the past
 gone to the Capitol to see a partic-
 uar thing or things, whether it be the photoplay feature or the Keith
 vaudeville show. You have bought your ticket with the expectations of seeing the thing that prompted you to go there. Well its different this week. They're not telling you what you are going to see. In other words you're taking a chance on what they have inside. The whole show is a
 mystery excepting the name of the star of the photoplay, Gloria Swan son. That leaked out at the last mo- ment last week so we'll let you in on that. Yes Gloria Swanson is the star of the picture but we cannot reveal the pictures name. It was taken
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

Breakfast Halves of grapefruit, breakfast spinach. crisp whole wheat toast, milk. coffee.
 Luncheon -- Macaronl and cheese pudding steamed, brown bread, rhu- barb bread pudding. milk, tea.
 Dinner Boiled salmon, egg sauce, potatoes au gratin, buttered string beans. cabbage salad, corn starch prune pudding, ryo bread. milk. coffee.
 If you have never served suc- culent vegetable for breakfast your family will undoubtedly remark at the innovation. However, such vege- tables as spinach and asparagus make delicious breakfast dishes combined with eggs and milk. The mother who includes these vege- tables among spring breakfasts Is wise indeed and moro than repaid for any extra work involved by the bright eyes and rosy cheeks of her family.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
MIDWEST FEELS
 TREM0RS OF EARTH
Ohio, Indiana Kentucky and
 Illinois Rocked

Chicago, April c7. - Earthquake shocks were felt through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois last night. There were three dis tinct tremors, but slight damage was done. .s..
 Wire service was interrupted a few doors were swung open and some dishes were broken. The heaviest shock was reported from the region around Louisville. and Owensboro, ky. According to seismograph the first shock lasted six seconds begin ming at 10:06 o'clock. The second, eight minutes later, was of like du- ration, but the third, beginning at 10:30, lasted half a minute.
 This disturbance was the most widespread of any recorded in this region for many years. No reports of the shock were received from points north of central Illinois and apparently the belt did not reach south of the Ohio river to any ex- tent.
 Small articles were upset at Springfield, H., while only slight tremors were felt In and near Cin- cinnati. At Indianapolis slight dam age was done to broc-a-brac, but in most places within the seismic zone, the disturbance was 80 slight that it was not even noticed by most of the inhabitants. In many places only the third quake was felt, while in others two of the three tremors were felt,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

The other prize winners who will receive passes to the Lyceum the ater this week are: Mrs. J. Zajotka, 26O Washington street; Mrs. E. r. Clark, IS Buell. street; J. A. John son. fl Carlson street; Leroy Phil lips, Slater road; Mrs. c, H. Bingemer, 72 Grand street: Mrs. George J. Hall, Hampton, Conn; Mrs. Betty F. Hicks, 131 Maple street: A. F. Connolly, 61S Main street; Airline Hlckok, 1855 Stanley street and Mrs. NJ. Wellington, 11O Cherry street.
 If everybody will call as soon as possible to receive their prizes the classified ad department of the Herald will appreciate it. You can either mail or bring in your an- swers, and we wish that you all would try your luck. It Is beneficial brain exercise, besides you will use the Herald classified ad section from time to time, and you know that a we'll worded ad has more ap- peal than one just thrown together. Writing classified ads for the Herald Is an art and everybody should give !, it a few minutes thought. A hint today is that an ad headed, wanted, for sale, for rent, etc, can never win. Read over the classified and find out the answer for yourself.
 Be sure and try this weeks.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
.PANTANO ID DIE
 WEEK OF JUNE 8
Sentenced for Part in Fatal Bank
 Messenger Holdup

New York, April 27.-Anthony J. Pantano, convicted Of murder in connection with the staying Of two west end bank messengers during a robbery in 1923, today was sen tenced to be electrocuted during the week of June 8.
 Pantano was convicted last week for the second time as the result of a third trial. After his first con- viction, he spent several months in the death house at Sing Sing. The jury as second trial disagreed on a verdict.
 Morris and Joseph Diamond and John Farina, all of Brooklyn, are to be executed on Thursday night for the same crime unless they are granted reprieves.
 It was charged that Pantano, 8 former clerk in the bank, gave the Diamonds and Farina information as to the movements of the bank messengers which made the robbery possible.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
MRS.F. H. GOODRICH
 WINS SID AD PRIZE
South Main St. Woman Hands
 in Best Offering This Week

The st0 prize goes to Mrs, r, II. Goodrich of 41S South Main street for writing tho neatest and best classified ad written about the pie ture appearing the first four days in last weeks Heralds. The reason for change is excellent, the name appears in the ad, and not box number at the Herald. II a person wishes to employ another person, of course. he wishes to know the name, and anybody who apparently needed work as much as the man in the picture would be willing to give hls name. This fact, along with the fact that the man appeared to be an office man, was seen by Mrs. Goodrich who evidently studied the picture and heading A in the Her. aid classified ad section.
 Following is copy of the sd:
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

during Gloria's trip to France and before she was taken sick over there. It is positively her greatest hit and the settings and backgrounds Of this famous French play were filmed in Paris and the beauty spots of France on a spectacular scale. The Keith yiudeyille bill for this week win not be told you, but special show has been arranged for this special week. There will be continuous shows daily operated on Dayllte time and there will also be new all surprise show on Thursday for the last half of the week. .
 The big turn away crowd who took chance last night were delight cd,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Breakfast Spinach

btNhhtast Ppiuut1
 Two and one-half pounds spin ach, tablespoons butter. 1-2 tea spoon salt, Is teaspoon pepper, 5 squares of hot buttered toast, five eggs,
 Wash spinach through many wa- ters. Use warm water for the first washing and cold for the remain ing cleansing. Shake out each hand full of leaves when clean, but do not drain. Put into a large kettle with a close-titting cover and place over a slow fire. When the spin ach is wited increase the heat and cook for 20 minutes. If there is too much juice to possibly use on the spinach, remove cover and let the water eyaporate during the last five or ten minutes Of cooking. Chop spinach when tender, season with butter, salt and pepper and arrange on toast using the liquid as well as the vegetable. Drop a
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

Son of Kazan," now showing at the Lyceum, was real dog. Curwood knew him as he knew Kazan, Ba- ree's father. This picture is not an animal story. It is story in which a wonderful wolf dog looms large. for he twice saves the life of his mistress, played by Anita Stewart. The picture has both romance and adventure in which beautiful girl. a brave man and wonderful dog battle for happiness in the heart of the snow covered Canadian Wilder ness with men and brute beasts. Donald Keith plays the part of the heroic young outlaw while Jack Cur tis is at his villainous best in the role of McTaggart.
 The latest news releases and a selected comedy round out the pro- gram.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Lightning Kills Runner
 Finishing His Sprint

Hamilton, April 27.-Services for Harry T. Rolls, Colgate university junior, who was killed Saturday when struck by lightning on the cinder path of White athletic field. were held in the Phi Gamma Delft house yesterday.
 Roll had completed practice heat in the 100 yard dash Saturday and had started for the gymnasium when he was struck.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
McCoy's Keeps Old
 Folks Feeling Young
Try This New Cod Liver Oil Prepar. ation to Increase Your Strength,
 Vitality and Endurance

Why should any old person let feebleness overwhelm them in these enlightened days? Surely everyone knows by this time that Cod LiIver Oil contains more vitamines th;sl anything else on earth and is the greatest body builder in the world.
 Any physician will tell you that.
 You'll like to take McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets they are sugar coated and as easy to tcke as candy and they do help old peo- pie. .. -.-
 Why not try being years younger again-why not grow stronger in body, in mind, in vitality?. Why not take McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Com pound Tablets and drop years from your age in 30 days? We believe that a 30 day treatment will make you feel years younger-but at any rate try them for 30 days and if you are not satisfied get your money back-60 tablets-60 cents at the Dickinson Drug Co.,, or any progress sive druggist. Be sure and get Me Coy's-the original and genuine.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Not Felt at Washington

Washington, April 27.--The earth tremors reported last night at va rious points in Illinois and Indiana, failed to make any record on the seismograph at Georgetown univer- slty.
 Father Tondorf, director of the laboratory, made a careful examina- tion of the extremely sensitive in- struments as soon as he learned of the disturbance. but like several others reported recently in the United States, all of its vibrations seem to have been confined to linn ited section.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
STONE HITS GIRL IN EYE

A complaint was received by the police from Frank Andrews of II Crown street yesterday that boys playing in the neighborhood had been throwing stones and one Of them hit his five year old daughter over the eye. Although Andrews said that the injury was not serious he said that he would like the po- lice to speak to the boys and make them stop stone throwing.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
ALL READY FOR CURTAIN
Final Rehearsal Of Y. W. II. A. Minstrels Indicates Show Wed- nesday Night Will Be Finished Production.

A final rehearsal Of the Y. w.. II. A. minstrel troup which is to make Its public appearance We'd nesday night at the Y. w. c. A. auditorium in the annual show, was held yesterday afternoon and Direc- tor Robert M. Feldman who has coached the principals and chorus expressed himself as confident that this years show will be even & greater success than the shows Of other years,
 Attorney David l.. Nair is inter locutor for the troupe. Misses Elsie Gourson and Rose SwarslIy are the end ladies and Samuel Sablotsky and Jack Putterman are to be the end men. The ends have appeared in other shows staged by the Y. w. II. A. with great success. Miss Syd Cantor will assist at the piano.
 Solo numbers in the program arc: "Will You Remember Me-" by Sadie Kirshnitz; "In the Garden Of My Heart" by Martha Rosoff; "Peter Pan," by Katie Finklestein; "Red Headed Mama" by Charlotte Wit kin: Just for Remembrancc.' by Rose Miller; My Best Girl" by Samuel sablotsky; recitation by R. NJ. Feldman; How Come You Do Me Like You Do," by Jack Putter- man; Don't Let Your Family Kid You" by Elsie Gourson; Albany Bound" by Rose Swarsky; My Kid" by Eva Rasckow; Speciality by Gertrude Koldesky.
 Members of the chorus are: Rose Kirschnit, Ruth Harvey, Sara Shim- ansky, Elizabeth Finkelstein, Mar tha Koplowitz, Blanche Levinson' Martha Blumenthal, Eva Cantor Jessie Zevin, Ria Gordon, Helen Aronson, Jeanette Putterman, Jean- cite Gourson, Sophie Wesker, Eliza beth Koplowitz, Hilda Bessoff, Herb ert swarsky and May Kirschnit.
 Following the show, Ahlberg's or chestra will play for dancing.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
HUNGERFORD'S HORSE WINS
Aladdin" Takes Two Ribbons At New Haven Show-Riding May Be Popularizcd At Country Club

Two prize ribbons were awarded 10 Judge William C. Hungerfords S saddle horse, Aladdin" at the New Haven horse show Saturday evening. Judge Hungerford plans to enter the animal in other shows in the near future. An effort is being made to popularize horseback riding in New Britain. There is a bride path in the Shuttle Meadow district and an attempt will be made to have this form of exercise adopted by the Country club directors.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

poached egg on each portion. Sprinkle each egg with salt and paprlka and dot with butter.
 Crisp pieces of broiled bacon can be served with this dish If desired. The spinach should be washed and put into the pan in which it is to be cooked the night before. Cover the pan closely and the leaves will be perfectly crisp and ready for cooking In the morning.
 Copyright, 1925. NEA Service,
 1nc.)
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
IEINER-GERGER

Joseph Leiner of 21O Glen street and Miss Theresa Gerger of 1O5 Rhodes street were married at St, Peters church at o'clock this morning by Rev. Charles Coppens, the pastor. John Landl was best man and Miss Theresa paucher was bridesmaid.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

Ottawa. April 27.-A slight earth quake was registered last night by the seismograph of the Dominion ob- servatory here, 1t was announced to- day. The tremors were registered about the same time that shocks were being felt in the central United States.
 The first tremor occurred at 11:10 o'clock. The record was not suffi- ciently we'll marked to determine the distance.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

PosITIoN-by c. P. A. l2 yrs. with N. Y. Bonding Co., also 6 yrs, ss sales manager for mfrs. office ap- rllances. At liberty May lst due to re- boval from this city. Married, and can refer to former empoyers. For inter view. address. Ward Chamberlain, r Falrlea Ave. Tel. 136.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
RAREE. soN oE KAzAN. LYCEIl,I

James Oliver Curwood never wrote story in which an animal dwarfed the men and women who peopled it. Curwood is no nature .akir and Baree. the dog in "Baree,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27


 Omit nothing that is necessary but do not waste words. Use only abbre,ja>ions that are generally recognized.
 Draw on your imagination for any facts not made evident by the picture. Write the adyer- tisement as if it were your own. Mail it in today You may win!
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27
Suggestions for Writing Effective ''HOusehOld Help Wanted Ads"

In Wrlting any want ad, toT aTT Ihe FacTs. IT you do this your ad will be good one whether not it wins prize An examination of today's classified ads will help you to determine the clements that an Al ad must contain. A well written "Housrhojd Help Wanted" ad should contain the following mlouuauun l. Put key word, CT kind Of H"ip
 Wanted, first. This is the read
 CTS guide,
 2. Give some idea Of tine size of the
 household and hours of work. 3. Describe working conditions and
 servants quarters
 4 Experience necessary. ,. Amount and method of nay.
 (Whether all sa,ary or salary
 and living cNpons".) 6. Give any facts that may mako
 the position moro attractive. :. Give compltto. namo, address
 and telephone number of thc ad-
 NortiSnr
New Britain herald., 1925-04-27

Total expended for fiscal year
 1S24-1925 ..................t tS545,564.9 2
, 1925-06-29

taking promoters. 1t is needless to say
that the large audience spent a real
pleasant time. At the close of the enter
tainmenC two graduates TnorvaId Nc
Gregor and Ivan Franklyn) were pre-
sented with diplomas and many children
received books as premiums for reg
ular attendance and proficiency in
their studies. A contest on Religious.
Doctrine accompanied by personal
practice in which several chi!dre1
took part and FOR which a priza u
SIS 90 in gold was offered was WOO abY
Mabel Benjamin.. The other children W.
Joined in the contest received eacn a cnn-
dren's prayer book At this stage the
time for Divine Worship was fast ap-
preaching in consequence Of which tn
work Of the school (Which was dlspIayed)
could not be examined. 1t was therefore
announced by Revd. Father Clair. C.SS.
R that the work would be on exhibition
to-day and to. morrow from 9 a. m. TO II
noon and from 2 TO 6 p. m. ard he asked
that the audience return bringing their
frie IDS along, assuring a hearty welcome
to al! who would avail themselves OF the
opportunity.
, 1925-06-29
TELEGRA MS.
ST CROIX STATION.

Lisbon, June 18th A Portuguese war
ship will leave on Saturday for Shanghai
in view of the critical events in China.
A cruiser next week will carry troops to
Macao, the Portuguese dependency at
the entrance of the Canton river.
Canton, June 25Jh.- The situation re
suIting from the anli-toreign agitation IS
even more interse today. Chinese
threatened to attack the foreign settle
ments at Shameen at noon, but the al
tack did not occur at that hour, Add
tional Notifications have been erected in
the British and French concesS Ons.
Japanese landing parties have arrived.
A Chinese party, carrying the banner OF
the Foreign Office. arrived this morning
at the Foreign Settlement gates, claim
ing to be bearers OF a despatch, stating
that a demand for damages would be
made, when the lead had been counted.
The American Consul received a letter
requesting him to enter the Chinese city
to consult with the officers for Foreign
Affairs. The letter, however, was not
properly signed, and was disregarded.
Hong Kong, June 25th.-lhe Chinese
civil government OF Canton, IN a note to
the British Consul General regarding
Tuesdays shooting in Canton, places
the blame entirely on the foreigners.
The killed and wounded, says the note,
totalIed more than 1OU, and his brutal
killing was premedIlated and secretly
planned. Replying to the note the Brit
ish Consul General declared hat the de-
fence forces of the British and French
concessions had merely replied 10 an at
tack made upon them by the Chinese
or military students flGm the 9TH
err side of the canal, which separates
, 1925-06-29

Canton proper. The Consul General ad-
ded. Il can, from tie evidence of my
W eyes, make the statement on oath
that the firing was first started by the
Chinese. The British senior officer and
myself were standing unarmed by the
bridge for the specific purpose OF
guarding against precipitate or nervous
action Oh the part Of the defenders. We
only escaped with our lives out OF the
hail Of bullets directed against US. 1t
was only in self-defence that lire was
opened from Shameen by he French
forces, who were similarly attacked.
The firing from Shameen ceased even be
fore the SDiping from che tops OF the
houses opposite was discontinued by the
Chinese. Miss Julia Meadows, a ms
s|ionary, one Of the refugees arriving
here from Canon, declared the Canton
Government was warned, two days be-
fore Tuesdays shooting, that a plot was
on foot to attack the foreigners. ont that
it took no adequate steps 10 prevent
bloodshpd. The firing upon Shameen,
the foreign settlement, She says, was de-
liberateIy started by Chinese students,
under the leadership OF a Russian. S1a
meen is now adequately protected Iy
gunbOatS and troops
New York,-Further losses occurred
in the raw sugar market today, Que 10
increased offerings Of nearby sugars,
spot prices declining to A AZ. duty paid,
and later shipment to 4 81. Sales includ-
ed 10, 600 bags of Cuban in port, 5000
bags Of Porto Rican and rs, 900 bags OF
Cuban for early July shipment at 4.43,
with 10. $50 bags OF ST. CroiX selling at
437 the second half Of July shipment.
Raw sugar futures were easier under re
neWed liquidation OF July as a result OF
the issuance of notices and selling by
trade interests and commission houses,
prompted by The decline IN the spot mar
ket. Final prices were at the lowest
and four to SIX points below the previous
close. July closed 2 55, September 2.70,
December z so, March 2 IS. The refined
sugar market was easier, as a result OF
the lower spot market, with prices D to
Z points lower and business less active.
Fine granulated is now quoted at $50.
London, June 25lh.-Mr. Austen Cham
berlaln, in the course OF a deba,e IN the
House of Commons tonight on the secu-
rity pact, declared that Great Britain
would join with the other Powers for
the further limitation OF naval anna
ments. The il |iuative regarding naval
affairs, II they agree, was 10 be treated
separately, h said, and might better
come from The power 10 Which was due
the summOnIng of the Washington con-
ference and tie first international act
nj ICaYuamGpf the world had seen