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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Plate Glass Insurance

Plate glass insurance companies arc not having any increased busi- ness as a result of tho campaign launched by the Women's Freedom league 10 obtain the same franchise for women that men enjoy,
 Mrs Pcthick Lawrence and Miss Ellen Wilkinson have addressed several meetings. and there is no in- dication that the brick throwing tac- tics Of the Pankhursts are 10 be du- plcatcd, although tho meetings so far have heen attended chiefly by oid-time militant suffragettcs.
 Sandwich board women, parades and open air meetings will figure in tho campaign.
 The younger women do not dis play the zeal which marked the work Of the old pioneer suffragettes, Women of Great Britain are not allowed 10 vote until they are thirty while males may vote wheI they are twenty-one. Women are seeking 10 remove this discrimination.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

' Vegetables remain fresh and crisp, retaining their flavor for days. \ Fresh milk will keep sweet for periods as long as two weeks. \ Meats retain their flavor and do not become tainted.
 \ Ice cubes are manufactured auto matically from water of your own selection.
 [ Eliminates the necessity of empty ing drain pans or cleaning out the accumulation of slime and filth, resulting from melting ice. ' Eliminates food spoilage by main taining a constant preserving tenn perature.
 { Assures independence of the ice man-irregular ice deliveries-the necessity of remaining at home to receive him.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

The daughter of cabinet minis ter almost started a panic by tele- phoning the organizer of little dancing party that 1t would be i'm tpssible for her to attend unless there was a chaperone.
 Debutantes have treated chap"r- ones so shabbily of recent years that the venerable dowagers who used 10 delight in sitting on the sidelines at balls have nearly all gone on " strike.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Progressive Spirit

The Hague - The progressive spirit which is active among women in Holland nowadays is illustrated by the success of the Womens club here. which has just celebrated is fifth anniversary.
 Initial timidity to join a purely women's club was soon overcome, and today it has more than 500 members, drawn from all classes. Women members take their hus- bands there to dinner on Sundays, when domestic helps have the day off
 Another sign of progress Is the permission granted 10 municipal hos pital nurses to bob or shingle,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

London -- Elena Gerhardt, the German lieder singer who is in England for a series of concerts is q great golf fan.
 T took up the game after my visits to America, where I found golf and prohibition 10 be the chiot subjects of conversation. Everyon' in America plays who can afford it." Mme. Gerhardt declared. And I got the fever. Now I arrange 10 play eighteen holes every day when I am not travelling. It Is so much better exercise than sitting in mo- torcar,"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Legion of Honor

Parls--The list of awards of tha Legion Of Honor issued by the min istry Of Agriculture includes, 10 quote the Official Journal;
 Madame Godin, widow, farmer at SouyignY working farmer for i5 years, mother of II children of whom l2 work on the land. Two sons and one son-in-law killed dur ing the war. Left a widow when expecting her fourteenth child. with five still babies, she geously took ID the running of her farm alone, Although now 65, she still works with her children.'
 Madamoiselle Yan1ata, the Japan csc writer who has just published 2 novel in French but dealing with life in her own country, was in a drawing room with the Countess de Noailles the poetess. The conversa- tton fell on love in Japan, the Cri De Paris rccounts. Mile. Yamata ex- plained that q Japanese woman con- sidercd herself the servant of the man and placed obedience and hu- Imility in the first rank Of virtues.
 Put" asked the countess. 'if you learned that he intended going out 10 spend the evening with the cour- tesans. what would you do?" Look through his purse" replied 1 the Japanese girl. "to sec that he
 had plenty of money with him." { The French wives present futilely l protested,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

has improved because of prohibition. "know they are not speaking tho truth" Mrs. Norton declared. Sho said the most serious question now Is the harm being done mentally and physically 10 boys and girls.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
DEPENDABLE, ECONOMICAL ELECTRIC What SERVEL Contributes to the Home

I Genuine Refrigeration-Maintain- ing without variation predetermined temperatures, so low that the devel- opment of bacteria and resulting decay are prevented-not merely re- tarded someWhat-as with the ordi- nary ice "cooled' refrigerator. [ Dry Cold-so necessary to the proper preservation of foodstuffs, because SERVEL removes moisture from the air instead of increasing the humidity as does melting ice. ' All perishable food kept perfectly fresh, retaining its flavor without deterioration, thus effecting great economy.
 ' Odors or objectionable favors are not transmitted from one food to an- other.
 In order to prove the merits of Elect
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

M@&eS it possible to leave food in the refrigerator while away on holi- day trips because there is no ice to melt aWay-electricity maintaining the same unvarying temperature and dry, crisp atmosphere day and nlght-summer and Winter-without attention from anyone.
 [ The refrigerator may be located in or immediately adjacent to the kitchen - accessible and convenient at all times.
 ' Costs less than ice - only when your ice bill is registered on that ac- curate automatic accounting device the electric meter-will you know positively that you are paying for just the refrigeration you actually boy-n cpo11rod
Evening star., 1926-06-09
NET TEAM WILL BE
CHOSEN TOMORROW

Selections for the Washington ten
mis- team that will take part in the
annual Hotchkise Gun matChec start
ing here FRIDAY will he made tomor
row.
The committee. Arthur HELEN,
Capt AL Gore and Clarence Charest,
announced TODAY that the trials are
still under way among the leading
racketers Of the city. but that results
of the preliminaries will he in within
the next - hours and the six singles
plavers and three doubles teams will
then he named.
Twelve netmen are being considered
for the singles. They are Tom Man
gan, Clarence Chares, John Temple
Graves. Gwynn King. y. y. White.
w. Garter Baum. Stanley Carr. Fob
Rurwell. Jack Dudley. Jack Purinton
and Paul Harding. The doubles pairs
will he selected from the following
teams: Mansan- HELEN. Burwelltiow
enstein. Gore Baum. tharest King
White Harding.
Baltimore, Norfolk and Richmond
are the other cities sending teams
here for the event ;rwo of these
will meet ir the opening round Fri
day. while the other encounters
Washington. One match will be play
ed at Chevy Chase and the other at
Columbia Country club. The place
for playing the final on Saturds has
not yet heen decided Upon.
Evening star., 1926-06-09
FAyORITES SURVIVE
IN WOMAN'S TENNIS

Entries close tonight at : O'Clock
for the doubles event of the Wom-
ems District Tennis League cham
piOnships. which are now in progress
on the Henry Park courts, At Sew
enth and r streets northwest.
Play in the doubles starts tomor
row. All entries should he sent to
Florence Poston. chairman Of the
tot rrnament committee. Miss Poston
can be reached by phone Al Lincoln
1885,.
More than half of the first round
was completed Yesterday in the sin
giles. The remaining matches in this
round and a number of second round
encounters are scheduled today.
Al OF the favoriles who coi into
action yesterday survived. Fra ances
krucoff. District champion and run
ner.up in the 1875 league event. elm
mated Betty liuhboll without the loss
Of game.
Mary Hall. seeded No. >. will meet
her first opponent this afternoon At
$40.
Frances Walker defeated Kathleen
Johnson. So. 6--2.
Todays pairinss
First round-Beaiucc smith vs. Dorothy
Ryan r3'n's sys eiTstsr FSsr.
Helen sinclair.. 80 nm PHOEBE Moore
head vs.. Sally Redd 2 80 pm: Edith Petrie
VS. Helen johnson. I 30 p M. Mary Hall We
Ruth Martinez $40 nm
Sssnnd oSndn 40 Mr.. 'n.san Mec,ehr. hi R'se
winner of Smith .Kingsnur, match. 3 30 pm
Yesterdays results
Frances vrcof 6siesed ssi,y a1hs,i H.,,
Florence poston. 81 -: Florence Sew
ard defeated Adchne AlexauGer by DEF ault
recaIe Taylor defeated Mary Ryan.6-@
81 Corinne Frazier defeated Ivy wymore
al. Ct Mrs. Duffy Glltond defeated
Elizabeth Sheplcy. 6--l o.: Ruth CurraI
def ated Marjorie Wooden st g." Mrs
WcCutchins defeated Maude Sewail. 81
g. and Frances Wslker defeated Rsthleer
johnson Go. 6--3
Evening star., 1926-06-09

lenberger disposed Of Sally Harris In
straight sets. 6--2. 6-l,
N0sing out the Blair School dodge
ball team by one point yesterday
afternoon. the st. Iosephs tossers
won the first match in the final series
for the Plaza playground champion
ship, which is now in progress. The
final count was 20 to ~.
Fra nces Groshon is captain Of ST.
.Ioseph's team. Catherine Anderson
leads the Blair players.
The teams meet this afternoon Al
3:45 on the Plaza field for the second
game "f the series. Should St.
.iOseph's win again today. the cham
pionship will go TO that school.
Washington Athletic Club racketers
will begin play in their second annual
club net tourney on Friday afternoon,
June II. on the Henry Park courts.
Becky kronfnan. tennis manager.
has announced the pairings for the
first round with schedule Of
matches. All players are requested
10 report promptly al the time their
matches have been scheduled.
Henry Park courts are located Al
Seventh and e streets northwest.
The draw:
Elrst round Eleanor Wan v. Verde
Boyer W. lima SieErist. FRIDAY. June II: at
t35; Miriam HeaTn vs, julia Randall. Sat
vfsss vdors 99ns s.s.d;l Mond4S Il S4S a". 1"s
Iune u. At 4:45: Esteiis Hssrn vs. Heller
Rawlinsr Tuesday. June Is. ~ b45 Bett,
Evening star., 1926-06-09
ARMY TENNIS TOURNEY
GETS ITS START TODAY

The fight for the singles cha mpion-
ship Of the Army Tennis Association
opens today at Columbia Country
club courts. with a individuals from
the various corps areas and districts
taking part. Maj. A. a. Seeligson
and Lieut.. W. j.. Ritchie of the Mh
Corps Area were added to the entry
list Yesterday.
First and second rounds will ne
plaved today. and tomorrow O.
O'Clock the tourney Will be CON
tinued. Ii is planned to stage the
final on Friday at 3 O'Clock. The
winner will he awarded the Sheri-
dan Trophy.
Evening star., 1926-06-09

eXpectantly for my daughier To gain
little more experience, in order to
start her training in masculine
methods.
II was necessary for my daughter
TO do an enormous amount of work
before she could show any apprecia bile
results in this direction. She had
need Of all her tenacitN Of purpose
and al the help given her by her com
rades at the Nice Club.
was we'll seconded in my endea =
vprs by Mr.. Alvardo Eice. tho secre
tary Of the Nice club. who took a
great interest in suzanne. and 10
whom I here like to rav tribute. for
he was one of the finest men the
sport has ever known.
Represents Club At i3.
At IL wears of age suzanne was
chosen b, the committee of the Nice
Club to represent il IN an inter city
match played against The club of
Eordighera. 1talN. for the possession
Of the Challenge Shield offered by
Mr.. Rice. The Pordighera Club was
composed largely of English PLAYERS
who wintered on the Riviera. When
the day Of the match arrived SuZa nne,
accompa MED by her mother. left for
.
coined BY the ladies' Of the club, who.
thinking that my wife was the oppo-
nent sent hN he Nice club. attempt
ed to direc, her to The dressing room
to change INTO her tennis costume. |
will not try to describe their surprise
when my wife. pointing 10 the dimi.
nutive Suzanne. informed them that
there stood the chosen representative
Of the Nice Club.
Was the Nice Club SO poor in play.
ers that il had To resort 10 infa nj $
to represent them in inter-cluh
matches? Or WAS II a practical joke
Surprise and curiosity gave way Ia
amusement which soon changed Ia
chaerin. as my little daughter carried
off the victory in the two matches in
which she played
The year after. in the month Of
January, 19t4, Mr.. G. NJ. Simond
the we'll known English tourna ament
ma ma ger and umpire entered SuZa nne
Evening star., 1926-06-09

The Nice Club and other clubs Of
the Riviera were freouented by some
of the best raCkets of the world among
whom were the celebrated brothers
Doherty. Ritchie. Anthony Wildine, the
Allen brothers. the American cham
pion Alexander, the Australian Doust
Max Decougis Maurice Germot and
others of equal note. Among the
ladies' were Mrs. Lambert Chambers,
Miss Eastlake Smith. Mrs. j. Trip.
Mrs Winch. the Countess Won Schul
enberS, and Franklin Won kron.
Here was an opportunity for me
to make a profound study Of the
game. for, at the time. I myself had
only a very superficial knowledge Of
the tactics and technique of advanced
tennis This knowledge was absolute
" worthless from the point Of view
of the supertennls played At the
Nice Club, where even players of
the second class ranked high in gen
sral tennis
developed Mans Style.
used to come to the club every
dav IN order TO study the strokes
and the manner of play Of these
great masters of the sport. with the
ultimate purpose in mind Of being
able to teach my little Suzanne the
REST points Of each PLAYER and to
make Of her tennis composite of
their finest tennis qualities.
The play of the English ladies con
sisted mostly Of long, rapid drives.
places accurately along the lines. and
Impressed me by its great regularity
and calm, reasoned placing. But ]
must admit that ] had eyes only
for the play of the men. who astound
ed me by the remarkable superiority
of their methods. Why, then, | asked
myself should not women adopt the
masculine method? Is there any good
reason why they do not do SO. or is
It merely a matter Of custom and
precedent II seemed tn me that
with a we'll directed course Of train
Ing any woman could be taught the
game as it was PLAYED by the men.
though naturally she would he unable
to play il with the same degree Of
force.
With this idea in mind. ! waited
Evening star., 1926-06-09
GOLFER USES CLUB,
BUT SPADE NEEDED
BY the Asso~at~d prese

Bs the Asso~at~d prese
NEW YORK, June 2 Gusta
WIS Adolphus. Crown Prince Of Swed
on. told his hrst Joke in public in
America to 700 of the country's fnan-
ciers and industrial leaders. He 50 id
il had been told him by Brig. Cen.
Stewart At West Point
"A beginner was learning golf from
professional" the prince related.
AT every stroke the dufrer was tear
ing up big pieces Of turf. Final ily.
with tremendous effort. he dis,
lodged an unusually big piece OF
earth--the same as often do. tThis
added by the prince,
Wait moment. said the pro
You revoked that time.
What do YOU mean revoked?
asked the duffer. I'm playing golf
not bridge.
"'Eut,' said the pro. YOU should
have used spade that time insiead d
Of club.
Evening star., 1926-06-09
Suzanne Lengn Took Part Her First Tennis Een When IL

in the Carlton club Of Cannes tour
nament. with the hope of seeing her
meet Mrs. Winch. who was at that
time one Of the hest English players.
She was also entered in the mixed
doubles in which she won the first
prize with the great Anthony Wild.
ing. who had expressed desire to
have her as a partner.
Wanted to Default.
She encountered Mrs. Winch in
the finals. which lasted three long
and grueling sets. The victory fell
,o Suzanne. fifteen at the time. VIII"
was warmly congratulated by her
Eneiish opponent.
AZ The beginning Of the third set
Suzanne was 50 fatiGued iha, she
wanted Ia default. pointed on, iu
her that her opponent was equally
tired.
IA is not good tennis, then. she
replied. Il, is courage that will win
this match that WAS " w she won
FROM that day &" this. MI opinions
10 the contrary notwiths anding,
maintain that my daughter has
proved Ia All unbiased spectators
that she is as courageous player as
any that ever stepped on tennis
court.
This victory. which no one would
have dared Ia forecast. caused quite
furry ~ tennis circles on he
riviera aud in Epcia where the
high standing Of Mrs. Winch was
W.r known The directors Of the
Nice club frankly admitted that
they had thought the victory an i'm
possihle one for Suzanne. and began
10 lnteres, themselves greatly in my
infant prodiCN For me. il was the
direct factor which decided me 10
devote myself entirely to her train
ing. Since the career of Suzanne l.
somewhat wonderful throughout
would like 10 tell Of the following
lnci,Ien, which took place during :,
Vaudeville nertormance given AZ the
Casino Municipal de Nice, in 1872
Among other vaudeville turns there
was hNpnotist accompanied by q
medium who served as his suhjec,
Predicts Great Fortune.
Thcy performed experiments u
mental tclopathN. thought reading and
fortune telling. The woman. her eyes
hlirdfoldod. asked the spectators first
10 hide somethin2 on their persons
which she without knowing the ma
ture Of the hidden object would en-
deavor to find That succeeding. she
would try 10 answer question IN the
mind of the person for whom she haC
found the hidden object.
While waiting for them Ia come
near us S,,Ici> pin in newspa per
which folded and hid in one "f ths
inside pockets nf my coat.
The medium. in a very short time
drew the newspaper from my pocket
unfolded it and withdrew the pin.
then concentrated on the follow
ing question:
"Nill my daughter one day become
champion OF France
In a few seconds the medium an
sWered---" Better than that hette'
[ han that.
Suzanne is today champion Of the
world. ;
Evening star., 1926-06-09
TUROVER WILL GIVE
CHESS EXHIBITION

l. s. Turnover. chess champion of
the District. will give an exhibition
of simultaneous chess play against
all romers Saturday evening. june ~.
at the Capital City Chess club head
quarters. 1917 r street. All chess
PLAYERS will he welcomed To the ex-
hibition.
The club At its annual meeting
elected Col. Stirling Kerr IS president
for the ensuing year. other officers
elected were Col. g. 4. Fiehegef. vice
president: &. w. Stark. secretary: W.
B. Nundeile. treasurer. and the follow
board of directors: Mai. A NJ. Craven.
6 r.. Parks. Willard n. Muchler. F.
w. F.. Gleason. Richard Topham and
c. C. Bettinger.
The club now has kriegspiei tour
ney and two gamhit tournaments in
progress.
Among new freak golf clubs is one
IN the form Of comb for use in play.
ing out Of water. Another driver has
a bored tube IN the head of a club
filled with quicksilver 10 give added
weight and whip" In playing.
Evening star., 1926-06-09
YANKEE NET STARS
FACE HARD MATCHES

DAHIN. sblfP S.-fHoWdVU wv
sey. american star. defeated ".
.isIangul Of Belgium in the singles
of the international hard court
tennis championships today. 81.
60. 6-3.
suzanne l.englep. the French
tennis ace. defeated Nine. Rene
Matthew. promising young player.
GO, GO, I'm their singles match
post tponed from yesterday.
Rv the Associated Press.
PARIS June Gan SnzAnne
l.engIen maintain her record OF love
games through the International hard
court Tennis championship was the
question the fans were asking todaT
before she met loan Fry, the young
English girl, in the semi finals of tte
singles. Miss Fry, prior 10 today had
plaved Suzanne once. at Wimbledon
last wear. when she was defeated.
s.. 50 She has improved during
the year. but so has the French strl
Other attractions on the card 20
da.v were Mary Browne against Nile
Pouman of HOLLAND This also was
a semi final match. the Victo' In
which will have the honor of meet
Ing the winner of the Lenglen-FrH
contest for the championship.
Vincent Richards was pitted against
has exceeded All expectations this
Sea son and who IL was thought this
morning. would give the American
pla yer more of hattie than the
British PLAYER. i. g. Gregorv. gave
him yesterdaN
Howard kinSey was down for his
hardest fight Of the tournament. He
was Ia meet lean Borotra.
Miss Browne rest ored confidence In
q mea s,tre when she defeated Mrs.
J.. 4. Godfree the former Kathleen
Mckane one of the strongest among
the English woman PLAYERS. yester-
dav. -. So.
Mile Bnunau yesterday defeated
Mile. ~Contoslavos 81 France. e,
- s&S
Miss Browne shared the honore
with kinsey and Richards. kirsey
defeated the Belgian crack. NJ Aslan
sul st, So. e--3. and Richards
took the measure cf the sterling
young British PLAYER. J. e. Creeorv.
-. SIS. s..
Borotra won FIVE set victory from
Tanl Ferret, IS s. 6--3 6-l
IN the wornen's doubles Miles LerE
len and Niasto defeated Nine Natisu
and Nile Gra sset. 6-2. So while
Miss Ryan and kinsey defeated Nile
Desrleros and NJ. Hirsh in the MIXED
doubles, 6--3 81.
Evening star., 1926-06-09
WINS TRAP TEAM EVENT.

,EeXt: How | Trained SnZanne.l
Evening star., 1926-06-09

-Four games have been played in the
base ball series. In the opener fhe
juniors defeated the Freshmen. TO ..
The Seniors romped on IN" Sopho-
mores, IS TO s. in the second.
The third contest between the Jun
iors and Sophs, was tight hatt'e up
until the final inning. In fact. the
Sophs had succeeded in tying up the
score in the fourth session and seemed
on the point Of pushing to the front
" hon the f1fth opened. But they blew
m" at the crucial point and allowed
The upperclassmen 10 walk away win
them TO the tune of 81 To l3.
Although the Freshmen led tho Sen
iors to D at the close or the secohn
inning in the game played MohuaH,
they hecame -, sranXiOus in me las'
three frames and series Of errors al
lowed their opponents TO score heavily.
The Seniors won. IL 10 T.
Final Games Tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon the Anal games
of the series will he staged. Senior
and Junior mines will meet in the
critical game of lhe loop Should me
Juniors emerge victorious, they VIII
claim the base bah crown ana al the
same time cinch the athletic tfophH.
the Sophomores and Freshmen VIII
NEE, in the other fracas, which pfon-
ably will he very close, AS the TWO
teams are evenly matched.
Honots in tennis and rine N" othei
Two sports to he reckoned with. prop
ablv will he divided The Juniors are
practically assured Of t1rsl honors IN
rife. and IT is expected that Senior
racketer will carry of hrst hon"rs
in tennis barring upse,s.
Tennis Play Advanced.
lntractass net Journeys are drawing
IN 2 close al Western and viii be foi
| lowed hv round robin interciass
series for the title. The four girls
winning the class titles viii compete
1 for the school crown.
Dorothy Cook has won the Junior
tournament. defeating Lydia Burger
| in fhe final s-l. 81.
! Four seniors surviving preliminary
play in their event viii meet this
/ week In the semi finals. Virginia
/ Waltha,l ana Katherine Berrall VIII
/ meet in the upper bracket. and Mary
/ Evelyn Bowers viii oppose EliZaheth
CARRIER in the lower half,
! Miss Walthall advanced L" the
! semi finals by virtue Of three-set
victory over Molly Greely S-3. o.,
g.. Miss Berrall defeated Beatrice
| Iiegler. 6--3 SIS. TO take her place
| IN the Semi-fuals. Mary Evelyn
Bowers eliminated CAROLYN Jansen
in a tight battle. 81. 6-A. and
! Eliza beth CARRIER received default
in her last preliminary encounter.
Ann Scoffield has reached the fina
bracket OF the Sophomore tourne,
| ard " i'll meet the winner of the semi
, final match between BettN Smith and
Marion I.um.
katherine Hiilyer and Sara Sha Hen
berger are scheduled 10 play for fht
Freshman title this afternoon. Miss
HitlNer defeated Elizabeth Davis il
the semi finals. 81, 81. Miss Shat
Evening star., 1926-06-09
LUCKY STRIDE FIRST
IN 400-MILE FLIGHT

10 hours. .f22 minutes and 81 seconds.
F.. A. NeitZey's Lucky Stride captured
the fourth race of the American HNteX
Racing Pigeon Clubs schedule flown
from Spartanburc. S. c.
The 100 flyers taking part in the
event were liberated in clear weather
with northeast winds. First returns
with speed in yards per minute follow:
Evening star., 1926-06-09

ST. THOMAS. ont. June tF).
Cracking AIS targets on Of possible
500. the Michigan State team captures
the five man event. feature of the in
ternational ha ndicap trap shooting
tournament here. \ stiff breeze made
shooting conditions difficult,