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Evening star., 1926-06-13

7os. I almost forgot to put down the
and Tompkins and Hill of the big
old Boston Theater in the Capital of
Fabacaea. I am sure you will not
pick fight with me for putting
Leonard Grover in this good COM
pany. / told you much about him
in the story in The Sunday Star
March 21. and if you don't believe
me you can come to The Stars IL
brary and look at The Star file for
March. 1t is sometimes possible to
find in a library things worth read
ing. If you don't care about coming
down to the office, you may go to
the Washington Public Library and
ask Miss Patton to show you the
Rambler collection.
A FTER turning out the story have
= referred to my dear friend Miss
Elizabeth p. Jordan loaned me a
pamphlet, the title of which is: New
National Theater-A Record Of Fifty
Years, by Alexander Hunter and j.
H. Polkinhorn. Illustrated by j. Ellis
worth Clark, Washington, d. c., r. o.
Polkinhorn & Son, Printers, 1885,"
Let us look back few years, before
1IONeE CStlIle " w III 1000
Fanny Morant became lessee and di-
rectress of the theater, and the Intel
ligencer of December 20 that year
made the announcement. She was an
actress of note. She changed the
name Of the playhouse to Fanny Nor
ants National Theater" and opened
with the play Masks and Faces" she
playing the character of Peg Voting
ton.
Miss Morant did not stay long In
Washington, but how short her stay
was I do not know. On January IL,
1856, John E. Owens and Mrs. Melinda
Jones and their company were play
ing a comedy called Self" followed
by a farce, "A Kiss in the Dark" +"
What follows Is from the Hunter
Polkinhorn history: LAS the curtain
fell upon the unthinking multitude.
indulging in uproarious merriment,
none could have guessed that it would
never rise again. The players. tagged
out, hastily donned their daily cos
tune, washed the paint and powder
from their faces and hurried to their
hotel, never stopping to cast a glance
behind at the building which they
would never see again. The silence of
the night fell. the lights were out
and on the stage no living footsteps
land perhaps no other) would ever fall
It may be the shades of tragedy
stalked solemnly along, bidding adieu
to the scenes Of It's many triumphs,
and comedy might have passed across
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wellington; the primrose shade that
is pure amber yellow is surnamed
Harry Kirk; the rare white rose of
truly fine raiment is known as the
Frau Karl Druschi. and on and on.
like an Introduction to a fair COM
pany Of noble folk smiling in the sun.
The variety is endless, and the quail
ity is excellent and rare.
X X X X
SEPARATING the two groups of
~ plotted rose beds is a pergola, lofty
and canopied in a matted entangle-
ment of vines so thick that the sun
can scarce penetrate their weaving.
The waXy white, clean glamour of
tho Silver Moon sweeps high and
wide only to mingle it's shimmerins
satiny wealth in the crimsons and
blush pinks of the Hiawatha and the
Dorothy Perkins. OF all the birds,
the mocking birds know best the shell
tering safety of entangled vines; so
they chose this year their home site
in that pergola.
The foot would linger in the small
scrunching pebbles beneath the per-
Evening star., 1926-06-13

COLA, but the pebbled path leads on
and on straight ahead, straight to-
ward the west and away from the
grandstand. Beauty lures one for
ward into the formal perennial gar
dens.
There they are, the painted lady,
snap-dragons, fox-gloves, canterbury
bells. clove-pinks, dropwort, phlox,
larkspur. peonies, iris, bergamont, and
a thousand others, all in bloom or
preparing to bloom. There is some
thing that smacks. always. lin a gar
den of perennials, of an English gar
den, SO varied, SO colorful, so sturdy
is it.
Of course, there is sun-dial in the
path saying so sunnily:
Let others tell of storms and showers.
I'll mark for you the sunny hours.
AS one looks up to find where the
sun may be riding SO majestically. he
Evening star., 1926-06-13
Growing Gardens at Walter Reed
Among the Capitals Beauty Spots
Chance Remark Stranger Which Has Produced
Impressive Addition o Hospital Surroundings.
By LUCRETIA f. REMINGTON.

A garden is Il lovesome thing. God wot!
Rose plot frineed pool.
Ferned grot-the veriest school of peace.
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themselves beneath the COOL fresh
In all. that moist bit of rockland
seemed the very place for the pun
gency of spearmint. so there the
roots were planted and there they
flourish. In his humbly proud fashion,
the gardener tells the visitor that
that spearmint came from plant
that was placed on an old Southern
estate back in 1900. and one is vouch-
fed another glimpse into the ro-
nance that has gone into the creation
of the gardens at Walter Reed.
One would like to spend more time
in the rock-garden, for even the tiny
aa+ stones cemented into the walk are
attractive. and the myriads OF plants
and vines hold the allure OF person
alitv. for each has name, and many
have a bit of history. The gardener
saws so invitingly: II want you to see
o,1r old.fashioned garden of perennials.
II is inst a little way to our right,
inst back of the Rosalind Wood green
house. where we keep our tropical
nlants and our imported roses"
After his words one rel1nquishes
the rock.garden not so reluctantly. for
one knows that after the)old fashioned
garden has revealed its delights he
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening star., 1926-06-13

Of all the gardens sweep. All lines
run to the hub Of the stand.
All paths are pebbled and outlined
in the slender green grace of the
arbor vitae, giving to the garden a
formal note that is part of it's in
herent charm.
There are two really magnificent
rose gardens, the bushes being ar
ranged according to variety, one
species only to a bed. The blooms
are unusually large, the colors are
marvelousy rich, and heavy fra
GRANGE breathes from the heart of the
roses. The evident fertility of the
ground is accounted for by the fact
that for years preceding it's present
use 1t was the run Of a big chicken
house.
Name plates are in each rose plot
so that the glorious blooms of saffron
yellow are telling the visitor that they
bear the regal name Of Duchess of
Evening star., 1926-06-13
grounds. One nursery alone is valued

grounds. One nursery alone is valued
at $4,000.
All things seemed to work together
for the perfecting of the gardens.
During the war DR.. David Lumsden
resigned his position at Cornell Uni
versity, where he was professor of
agriculture, to take u place among
those at Walter Reed who served in
the department Of occupational ther
apy. Since his special interests lay
in botany and in landscape art, Gen.
Glennan set him to work upon plans
for the formal gardens. The gar
dens need but to be seen to set the
seal of approval upon his skill in his
art. Dr. Lumsden is today horti
culturist to the Government of the
United States. holding that position
in the Department of AgricultureJ
The spot selected for the formal
gardens lies in the basin of green
lawns that dip down and away from
the main building on it's southern
side. A musicians grandstand, COW
cred and built without any indication
of heavy lines, is made the cynosure
Evening star., 1926-06-13

company manager In Cincinnati. and
l think it was he who built McCau-
ley's Theater in Chicago. If l am
wrong about it. you can come to the
Office and ask the Sunday editor to
fire me. James Mcguire was the"
managerial authority in San Fran
cisco and on the Pacific Coast in the
Evening star., 1926-06-13

ther in the history any doubt will be
cleared. "At o'clock it was set on
fire and in a few hours nothing but
its bare walls remained. No lives
were lost, no one was hurt. Indeed,
through all the reverses of fortune the
Evening star., 1926-06-13

the silent boards. for once, it's bright
face grave and its laughing eyes heavy
with tears. The old Nationals day
had come; its hour had struck and
the incendiary's torch was lighted"
1 construe from this pathos that the
National burned in the night, January
1913, 1856. BY reading q little fur
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

13 in the third. leaving his Connec- ticut opponent but one marble ir three games.
 Cayanaugh was no match for Car telli and lost one game 9-4 and two straight 13-0 to the New Britain boy. Cartelli took one set of IS, one at a time. and finished the next game by knocking Cavanaugh's shooter out of the ring.
 Attardo was given thorough 'white-washing when he faced the Holyoke boy in the last game, losing to the Massachusetts player three straight, 13-0.
 By request of the spectators, three exhibition games were played by Dutch Robbins and Dominic Cartel of the ring almost on the first shot by the former champ giving Robbins the first game 13-0. The New Brit ain boy came back in the second and took the game from Robbins by the score of 9-4, but lost the third 13-o, the Springfield boy getting a good position in the ring and clean ing up"
 Following the game the Spring field shooters with their escort, R. K. Winans, promotion manager of the Springfield Union. and the lat ters father, Henry Winans, with Mayor and Mrs. Gardner c. Weld, were guests of the Herald at dinner at the Shuttle Meadow club,
 A theater party at the Palace theater followed, where the visi- tors were treated to an evening of first class vaudeville and feature movies.
 Immediately after the close of the first feature picture, Manager Finn of the theater had a slide thrown on the screen announcing that Mayor Weld would present the prize to the winner in the tournament.
 The city executive introduced Robbins, Kelly, Cavanaugh and Cartelli to the audience and the four champions were given a round of applause. In presenting the chest of tools, Mayor Weld ex- plained that they were the gift of representative Fred o. Rackliffe, who, he said, is always interested in boys and their welfare. He pointed out that few years ago uha, howe u-anted to p1av marbles they went into the back alleys, out into the street or hehind the barn and played in a sort of a rough and ready way, Now, he said, the game has been elevated to a higher level, boys play under supervision,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
DUTCH ROBINS WINS TOOL CHEST
Springfield Boy Comes Out Best in Marble Shooting
A New Britain entrant came out

A New Britain entrant came out third in the inter-city marble con- test at the final games in Walnut Hill park between this city and a team from Springfield. Mass, yes terday. the prize of a chest of Stan ley tools being won by Dutch" Rob- bins of the Massachusetts city, 1925 national champion.
 The players were handicapped by lack of a standard ring Park Super intendent Ralph B. Wainwright and his men made ever@effort to provide a satisfactory ring, but the ground was not suitable and the boys played under difficulties. Steps will be taken to request the park commits sion to install two permanent rings either at Walnut Hill or Willow Brook playgrounds this summer
 The games started shortly after 3;30 o'clock yesterday afternoon be- fore a crowd of several hundred spectators. Park Policeman Charles McGrath had his hands full keeping ing the crowd back from the ring, so great was the interest shown.
 It was evident early in the con- test that the New Britain boys were outclassed yesterday, although Dan ny Gore of Springfield, runner-up in the national contest and New Eng land champion, had gone to Yer mont on vacation and it was neces- sary to substitute Justin Cavanaugh in his place. Cavanaugh was one of Cores competitors in the city finals and was champion of District No. s, Springfield.
 The opening game went to New Britain. when Frank Zaleski knock ed Cavanaugh's shooter out of the ring, winning the game by a score of 13-o. The Springfield boy retail ated in the next game by taking 10 out of 13 from the local shooter.
 Tony Attardo didn't have a chance against Dutch Robbins and lost two straight, 13 to O., the former national champion picking off the entire 13, one at a time.
 Dominic CarteHi, New Britain's ampion, did not seem to be in his usual form and was away behind John Kelly. city champion of Holyoke, when Kelly knocked his opponents shooter out of the ring. thus winning 13-0 Kelly took the next game 11-2.
 In the second set, Dutch Robbins etr iey1, Va1acki in the first and second game, and 12 out of
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

the disagreeable climate, played some inviting numbers. as that band always does. T Never Knew What The Moonlight Could De-" Animal Crackers" and Adorable" were among the selections. Freddy's vio- lin could be heard to good advan- tage. It's Freddy who has that haunting violin. Not long ago we got our sails tangled up and made the crack that Harold Leonard possessed the instrument.
 Somebody up in Canada, at one Of the Canadian stations on 40 me- ters, was making a great speech in French. What he was talking about we don't know. but he was certain ly interested in his subject. At least, he did enough yelling.
 
 The celebrated Russian BaIaika orchestra of Boston, or as the native musician would spell it, Balaicak, will be heard for the second time from Westinghouse station WBZ in a program of Russian music and American jazz under the direction of Prince Toumanoff at o'clock, Tues day, August IT.
 This soft-stringed instrument of the Russian peasant has already taken Paris by storm and, in many Of the night clubs there, has pushed the American jazz artist from the bill The first broadcast by this group of musicians about month ago was received with unusual enthusiasm by the WBZ audience, and it is ex- pected that the second concert will attract legion of listeners.
 In this orchestra, Boston boasts Of having the first resident organ ized group of Balaika players in the country. Not even along the Great White Way Of New York, where novelties are perpetually being sought, has there been other than a spasmodic appearance of this instru- ment-usually when two or three hard-pressed Russians decided to try to "cash-in' on their former drawing room accomplishments
 That's all for today, thanks,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
dio Entertainment company.

dio Entertainment company. 8-The Hermes-Grove Playtime. $40 - Stockman-Farme news and market period with reports on all important livestock, grain, wool, cotton and produce markets. s-"Die Schnitzelbank" with the Little German orchestra. 1o:55-Time signals and weather forecast. Baseball scores.
 WCAE-PITTSBURGH-4s1 7:3o-Market and financial reviews. s:3o-Hire's Harvesters. 1o-SilvertowH Cord orchestra.
 WBAL-BALTLMORE-248 7:30-WBAL dinner orchestra. 9-Trio: John Wilbourn, tenor. 1o-WBAL dance orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

a spirit of good sportsmanship has been injected into the game and a growing interest was sbeing mani- fested in city, state and national tournaments.
 Robbins, who is but IS years old. replied in a neat little speech, thanking the mayor, the Herald and the city of New Britain for hospitality and assured the audi ence that the visitors all had a good time here. He hoped to return
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

Fortune Gallo of the San Carlo Grand Opera company announced in New York last week that Mas cagni on his coming visit would conduct the American premiere of his latest opera, "Piccolo Marat," this work, first presented in Rome. in 1921, is described as the com poser's greatest success since his "Cavalleria Rusticana." Mascagni's only previous visit to this country was in 1902.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Outlook for Leaf Tobacco In Mass. Seems to Be Good

Wakefield, Mass, Aug. 12 LPl- The outlook for cigar leaf tobacco has shown general improvement in the past month, according to a sur vey announced by the New England Crop Reporting Service here today.
 The August 1 condition in the Connecticut Valley was 77 per cent of normal for sun grown and 79 for shade, a gain of more than five mill lion pounds in prospective produc- tion compared with the July out look
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Through he Static

There was excellent volume last ! evening, although WTIC was the only station not affected by tstic and a frying noise which finally caused us to shut up shop.
 We started off by listening to the Hotel Bond trio as it moved through Germany on its trip to Europe Bob Wilkins, who handled the announc- ing end of the program, entertained us with several interesting talks on the various high spots of the trip. He told us about the Rhine and he told us the history of one of its castles, and several legends, all of which was excellent. Among the numbers played were Poet and Peasant Overture" excerpts from the opera Martha" and a German Dance"
 The Travellers Jongleurs and the Unknown Troubadour visited New Britain last evening and they spent a pleasant time in this city, too, we should imagine. The city gave the group warm welcome which prompted the Troubadour to sing Filtration Then, when he visited the Burritt school, he sang For You Alone" The Jongleurs went over to the New Britain Institute and gave 1t the once over, meanwhile playing a Spanish number. Then. of course, they visited the Normal school, where Trail of Dreams" was ren- dered. The Troubadour closed the program by singing "The Enchanted Glade" The announcer described many points of interest, and we especially enjoyed his handling of the description of Northend park. We didn't know 1t was so attractive. A trip out there might be the result, who knows? We didn't hear the en- tire program, because there was company at home, and you know how easy it Is to listen to the radio and at the same time keep a polite ear open for bits of conversation which might be directed at you. After hearing the Colt Park Mu- nicipal orchestra play Spring Is Here" Out of My Dreams" and Roses Remind Me of You" we went over to WTAM, Cleveland, where
 The public Auditorium concert or chestra played group of selections which were popular several years ago. It was an enjoyable program. That Old Gang of Mine" Sunshine Sue" "Micky" and Second Hand Rose" were included, and had it not been for that distasteful frying noise The station would have come through perfectly. There was plenty of volume.
 Very noisy was WAAM, Newark, where we heard Bill McWalters in program of songs old and new. Among em was Irish Eyes of Blue" That frying noise was very notice able, although the station itself was surprisingly loud. Bills efforts al- most went for naught. though.
 
 T Wish I Had My Old Girl Back Again" sang some lonesome indi- vidual from WCAU, Philadelphia, as we passed through. Realizing that there was nothing we could do, we went on our way. sorrowing. WIZ was getting along. Freddy Rich and his orchestra, in spite of
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

Ancient legend has. it that the magpie lies under Noah's curse. When all the birds came into the ark, only the magpie gave trouble and had to be captured.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

to New Britain again soon.
 Asked to speak a few words, the New Britain champ became very self conscious. He speaks with his hands when he's shooting mar bles," explained the mayor.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
TO CONDUCT SERIES IN U. S

Genoa, Italy, Aug. 12 Pt-Pietro Mascagni is leaving Aug. 28 for the United States to conduct a series of his works in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

AlinneapoIis--Three q year old army recruits of Fort Smelling are in Jail here for "borrowing" an air plane and crashing in it. They arc Shubert Knapp, Saltwater. Minn, who said he wos on experienced flyer and Herbert Weir and Laben T.. Ledes. both of Little Rock, Ark.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
NEWS OF THE GIRL
 SCOUT HAPPENINGS
Annual Meeting Next Wednesday
 --Other Bits

The annual meeting of the New Britain Girl Scout council will be held next Wednesday, at the home Of Mrs. Charles Chase, deputy commis- sioner Of the council. Mrs. l.. A.. Sprague, commissioner, is attending the international camp at BriarclifT Manor. N. Y. and will report on the conference, which is the most thrill ing and important event in the his tory of girl scouting. Mrs. Sprague is one Of the hostesses and will have much to tell of comradeship with scout leaders and guide leaders from Austria. Belgium. Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czecho- Slovakia, Den mark, Egypt, Esthonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy. Latvia. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Po- land, Portugal. Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Uruguay.
 Miss L. s. Shaw. director, will at tend the Westchester rally on Sat urday, given in honor of the inter- national delegates an1 will also at tend Scouts Own" on Sunday at Camp Edith Macy.
 Camp circulars are being dis tributed and camp applications are now beginning to come in. Send your card In early for first choice,
 Merit badge tests are being sched- uled and every scout who has regis tered should be prompt in keeping 1 appointments. Mrs. A. c. Guilford will gire citizenship; Mrs. ]. K. Knapp. needlewoman and dressmak- CT; Mrs. E. E. Davis, laundress, dur
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

New York-The Rev. pr. Henry H. Proctor, negro, whose parents were slaves, is moderator Of the New York association Of Congregational churches, which represents "G.000 whites and 5000 negroes. The cleo ton was in Henry Ward Beccher's church where he sold slaves.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

Washington-There's to he a Hopi Indian dance in front of the capitol tomorrow with live rattlesnakes and bullsnakes to show congress there should be no objection 10 the an- cient ritual.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

ing the week.
 The drum corps will drill Friday at the armory to p. m. Several new members will be admitted to the corps this month.
 Troop 2, Center church has regis tered the following new scouts: Dorothy Hall, Catherine Lynch, Hell en Postle, Barbara Frisbie, Ruth No- ble, Virginia Merwin. Thelma Hart, Ethelyn Parsons Avis Pasco, Ruth Larson, Lois Clark, Ruth Hanna, Anna Moley.
 The patrol leaders had an inter- esting outing at Willow Brook Park for their May meeting. Two patrols in charge of Harriet Alice and Helen Pankonin held a contest on
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

Princeton. \. J.-It seems as if purchase of a bag of peanuts for his stenographer ought to help busy man get through his respondencc. Prof Andrew Hunter has figured out that there is enough heat in one peanut to provide energy for the typewriting of 1000 words.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
 Washington-Anybody in the '. S. A. who wants to force the season will have distinguished company. President Coolidge is wearing 8 straw hat,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
CLAIMS GOOD BEER IS
 MADE IN PITTSBURGH
Rep. La Guardia Reports Fact To Andrews And Calls For 1nvae-
 tigation by Dry ChEsf.

Washington, May fl P-Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury, in charge of prohibition enforce ment, was told today by Representa- tive La Guardia, progressive social it's. New York. that it seems to be common knowledge" in Pittsburgh that the HazleV ood Brewing com pany of that city is making "rea beer"
 The New York representative, in a letter to the dry chief said:
 'It seems to be common know edge in and about the city of Pitts burgh that the Hazlewood Brewing company is running full blast and that real beer is flowing from the the law of grayitation will permit. I have also been informed the viola tions have been filed against this brewery in the past.
 Ut seems strange to me that what is general knowledge in Pittsburgh of a fragrant and brazen violation of law is not known 10 the prohibit ton enforcement officials or if known entirely ignored by them.
 q am sure that if the honorable secretary of the treasury, who un- darstand will he in Pittsburgh to- morrow, will make inquiry he too will learn of the prosperosus activi- ties of this particular brewery, a mere casual inquiry perhaps among some Of the very gentlemen who may have platform or served seats at the meeting Friday may disclose information valuable for the proper enforcement of the law entrusted 10 the treasury department"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

At the recent inauguration of the Senna Dam. which will control water for the irrigation of S00,0O0 acres of the Sudan, the speech by Lord
 Lloyd. the British high commits sioner in Egypt, was translated into Arabic and sent out over the radio.