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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The new electric sign which is to
be placed in front of Harmon's Res
taurant in Depot Square will greatly
improve the appearance of that sec
ton of the Square. The sign win be
vertical, and will not extend over .
IL feet out over the sidewalk The
signs that have been placed along
Water street have served their pur-
pose well, and several more would
greatly benefit the Square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
FARMINGDALE

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Coh hob
Northern avenue, retuIns' yis
Wednesday afternoon al'e'
to their son in Kittery. ., CIV
The Farmingdale Motns ME NEE
will hold its regular month"; Al Il
ing next Wednesday evehins scho
O'Clock, at the Grant Strss snee
building. A good ,assrestI
mothers is desired. An
program has been arranseu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

TIE pupils of HallowelI High arc
planning to hold patriotic exero;oas.
in honor of the coming Arn,;st 3s
Day at the school assembly E,;da,,
OF this week. 1t Is hoped to ba,,a 80 =
special speaker on this occasion Tha :,
committee in charge of the nra,a , nc
tlon OF the program consists of r.
aia keliogg' Scott Treworgy and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The burning of a henhouse on the
Jones place at Beech Hill in East
Pittston lit UP the sky for a consid
cradle period about o'clock Tuesday
evening The fire was eXtteguished
by neighbors, and confined to the
hen house. A number of hens were
lost in the blaze
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The regular meeting Of the Auxili-
airy to the Benjamin E. Smith Post,
American Legion will be held at the
Legion Hall tonight 1t is very i'm
portant that each member should
make an especial effort to be present
at this time as plans for the coming
Fair are to be completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Gardiner had the first really def
mite snow of the season Tuesday
when flakes fell at intervals during
the morning and afternoon. The
start made by November for cold
weather is not very suspicious for
the rest Of the month for Monday
morning, the first day of the month,
it was "a degrees above zero while
Tuesday morning it was 26 above. 1t
seemed much colder during the day
Tuesday, however, and out of doors
workers found the sudden change
extremely uncomfortable. Superin-
tendent S. D. Soult, the U. S. Gov
eminent weather observer, reports
that October was in all respects a
practically normal month for wealth
err
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
Auction Sale

of stock, farming tools and black
smith tools of 8. S. Rollins, Ben
son road. near Outlet. miles
from FrencFe s' Corner, Thurs
day, Nov. 4th.
This lot consists of > Guernsey
cows. and 4 years old. l Shote.
II Rhode Island Red Hens. ] six
foot cut Buckeye Moving Ma
chine, Riding Wagon, l set Single
Sleds, 1 disk harrow, spring tooth
harrow, incubator. 40 eggs, plat
form scales, 1918 Ford touring
car, two sets of tackle and falls,
painters hooks, 8 ladders. blow
er and anvil, blacksmith tools of
all kinds. shot gun, cross cut
saw, chicken runs. chain, hoes.
shovels, rakes and other articles
too numerous to mention. Sale
starts l o'clock sharp. If stormy
next fair day.
A. c. BRAGG, Auctioneer.
nOV2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Herman Seavey has returned from
Boston where he has been taking a
course in eccentric dancing of Rich
ard Hussey. For several years Mr..
Hussey was on Keith's Circuit doing
tap, shuttle and eccentric dancing,
MIR. Seavey has been visiting H. B.
Williams while in Boston and also
visited friends In. New Bewford,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

DR.. George II. Coombs of the state
Department of Health viii talk on
Toxin and Anti Toxin" with espe-
cial regard to the Schick test at a
meeting to be held at the Randolph
Grammar school at o'clock this
evening. All parents and interested
persons are invited TO be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

r franz frank p. Goodrich Post. Amer,oon -
$50 Etgioh: are to have their usual ArmA
i DeN P 6a the night before Armis Isl IT,.
viii wiz f, Duaglas orchestra of Augusta
eeIebratinn = music An attractive
dav Tho Ti,oil nr IS being planned for the
ade and an address. also the par
tation OF the new nag for the the p presen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Hallowell High plays Belfast in
Belfast this coming Saturday. A
number of interested Halloween peo-
pie are planning to so along to sun
port the team. The next and also
the last home game is with Morse
Hlgh. brunswick, Armistice Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Hiss Helen Cochrane has returned
10 Gulitord. where she is an instr1c-
tor IN the high school. Miss Cocb-
rane attended the convention and
men came to Hallowell for a short
f fas Win ner mother and sisters be-
tore going back to her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
RICHMOND

George Gaubert, Agnes hrs,sancestl
Mrs. Ida Gaubert went TO Gioa s is
Mass, by auto for few uA
week. ridr
Mrs. Winifred Nash ana -" Harc
were the guests of Mrs'
Averill Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

me Misses Eva Stevens. Greta
Nickerson, and Josephine Arata. have
returned to their respective schools
after having spent the past few 5ars
IN Boston and Melrose. studyinp
school organization in those two
places. wv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Alice Rowe has moved from
the Grimes house. Louden Hill 10 a
rent on Western avenue. The Grimes
house has been purchased by Mr..
Boynton of Sidney, who is to make
his home there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Good Comrades Club will hold
the first business meeting of the
season on Thursday evening, Novem-
Der 4th at the Parish House. All
members are requested to be present
to make plans for winters activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Louden Hill Community club
Will meet Thursday evening wifi
MISS Lizzie Walker. The followinn
ladies will be hostesses' Miss Walk.
er, Mrs. sherman and Mrs. Riplev
It Is hoped that there will be a large
attendance. i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
,yOSpnh ID. Libby

Joseph ID. Libby died at the home
of Mrs. Lizzie Booker, Al kingsbury
street, Tuesday evening. He was
born in West Gardiner, May y, lS4l.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day at 2 r. NJ. at the residence OF
Mrs. Booker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

A car of the famous Pineau Brand
second clear shingles has just arrived
and may be bought at Moulton's
Shingle yard in Randolph. Also Ru-
fus Deering brand, clears and extra
clears, all grades in stock.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Lebanon Chapter No. 18, r. A. M.
A Stated Convocation of Lebanon
Royal Arch Chapter No. IS will be
held at Masonic Hall. Wednesday
evening, Nov. 8, 1925. at 1880 o'clock.
Irving r. Fossett H. p, E. S. Lin
coin, Secretary. Nov2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Members Of the Samuel Grant
Chapter, d. A. r. will meet this al
ternoon ats o'clock with Mrs. NJ. c.
Wordsworth, Brunswick avenue.
Roll call: ID. a. r. current events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

VIM. NJ. Robinson, the taxi driver,
has changed his stand to Fiske's
Fruit store. Tel 677-M.
Nov 1-3-5-S-I0-l2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The marriage intentions of Lin
wood Morang of Chelsea. ana Athena
Chapman Of Gardiner. have been
filed ait the Office Of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Foster have
returned to their home in Farming
ton, n. H, after visiting here. and
were accompanied by the formers
mother. Mrs. O. G. Foster of this citv.
who viii make her home with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Ladies' Aid Of the Randolph
NJ. E. church viii meet with Mrs.
George Durgin, Central street, Thurs
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Chautauqua dates are Dec. 2 to 5.
Tickets and explanatory matter have
arrived and will soon be put out. The
course promises to be unusully fine
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

There will be a meeting and re-
hearsal of Blgelows Boys Band to-
night at o'clock. Refreshments will
be served. All members are urged to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

There will be meeting of &c,
c. w. Tilden Camp, Sons of Veter-
ans, this evening at the usual hour.
Business of Importance is to he
transacted and full attendance Is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
once Hovrs A. u. - p. M.-sasurda, A. u. 20 Il H.

The engagement of Caroline Babb
daughter Of John Babb of Randolph
has been announced to Fred David
son of Hallowell. The marriage will
take place in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Helen Desmond. who has
been confined to her home on Bruins
wick avenue for the past week by
illness, has returned to her position
at Glidden and Curtis candy store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Jackson's big one cent sale opens
tomorrow morning. Save the big
ad in today's paper TO help you with
your shopping list.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The new sidewalk begun on the
section of Central street, between
Middle and Warren streets, has been
continued over Warren towards
Winthrop street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mr. and Mrs. AIonzo Cooke and
family have moved in town for the
winter and have taken an apartment
in the McCausland house, Academy
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Sunday School Workers Con-
ference and supper of the First Bap-
fist church will be held Wednesday
at P. NJ. at the home of Mrs. Will
lis Fish on Fountain street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Royal Neighbors of America
will hold their regular meeting on
Wednesday evening. All officers are
requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Emile Dudley is now en-
ployed as clerk at Glidden and Cur
us Confectionery store. taking the
place of Mrs. Irving Drawn, who
has resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Margaret c. Wilcox of Som
erville. Mass. has returned to her
home after visiting friends in Hal
lowell for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Fred Marks Of Randolph, left Mon
day for Boston, and will sail from
there by steamer for the South. He
will be located at Miami, Fla, this
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Rev A. f. Leigh. pastor of the
Randolph NJ. E. church, left Tuesday
afternoon for few days business trip
to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Uni
-Versalist Church will hold rum
mage sale at Ludwig's Jewelrv store.
Saturday, November 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Nellie Bailey has accepted a.
position as clerk at Colburn's BAKERY
In Depot Square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Dry wood fitted, kindling wood $500;
slab wood $3.50: mixed wood $500;
hard wood $500. Tel. Gardiner
65-R. oct23eod6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

State Treasurer William L. Bonney
left Tuesday night for a business
trip to Presoue Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Charles Wright of the Gardiner
Auo Sales Co.. is having a weeks
vacation and is enjoying a hunting
trip in the big woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Malcolm and
daughter Elsie are to occupy the
apartment in the Edgecomb house.
recently vacated by Parker Patten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

J. c. Kirkpatrick. optometrist, 107
Highland Ave. Tel 1901. aug25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Art Club will meet with Mrs.
Ezra White, Main avenue, Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Pine Cone Club will meet with
Mrs. Alice Turner, 131 Second street,
I.this Wednesday evening at 100
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Patrick Gilgun, who has been en-
ployed in Gardiner has returned to
Medford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Dry hard wood $40 to s12 cord.
Stove wood 81 load. Forrest Moul-
ton, Tel. 1885,. nov2d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Huntoon were
at Five Islands on their houseboat a
short time ago, and report delight
full time. in spite of the cool weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Special communication of Kenne-
bee Lodge. No. .. +. and \. NJ. this
evening at 100. Work in the NJ. NJ.
degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. Gladys P. Lombard - j,
has opened the "Bostor y sosbl
Shoppe" at 155 Water stra.S sagI
the post office, Halloween snst tf
the patronage OF the puhg a s'tt
1876. 'ac. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Girls Friendly Society will
meet this Wednesday evening at 40
with Miss Helen Fuller, Winthrop
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The regular stated mestlns y,
Adoniram Council VIII De heiu
Thursday evening at LOU ocioch'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Lyndell Aldrich has been con
fined to her home by illness for the
past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. George McCobb of Pittston mas
returned from weeks WISH III bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

George Wiley is among the Hal
lowell hunters back from the Maine
woods, with a successful trip to their
credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Rev. c. f. Young Of the First Bap-
fist church has just returned from
a two-day Eyangelistic Conference
at Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Katherine Files OF Plttston,
was in town Monday and Iuesday
for her music classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Stella Boyden Harvey Is tax
ing the place of Mrs. Hazel warren
at the Middle Street Primary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Misses Helen and Sarah fui-
Ter entertained about 70 Of tneir
friends at Halloween party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Miss Helen Chadbourne was q sub
stitute the first of the week in the
third grade at the Middle Street
Primary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Hazel Warren of the Middle
Street Primary School, has been con-
fined to her home by illness for the
past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Charles Bucknam, Aaron norton
Walter Garter and Mr.. Colamy nave
returned from A weeks hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Current Events Club meets this
afternoon at go with Miss K. A.
Gilpatrick, Louden Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

John Daley is employed as clerk
at the Corner Boot store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Old fashioned dance az u.r
Grange Hall, 1853 Wat..n sllose
Thursday evening, Nov. 4 sits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Guy Putnam of Boston was
business caller here Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

7. IT. Desmond, Brunswick avenue
has gone to Newport, X. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

James Malcolm, who has been q
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Shea Fish Market has been
sold to Guy Towle of Halloween and
his brother Bert Towle Of winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Helen Ballard of Louden HUI
has moved to Brunswick, where she
win make her home with nephew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

There will be a rehearsal for the
Merry Ministries" tonight at the Old
South veStry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins, residents
of Louden Hill, have moved to Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

E. r. Sherburne of Rochester, n
Y, was in town on business yesteI-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. A. F. Goodrich and family
Of Iouden Hill have moved to Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

Mrs. Jane Stoves has gone to New
York to pass the winter with her
SON Asa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03

The Endeavor meeting !, -
fist chapel this evening ss n ~ b;
good one. The topis is II s. oud b,
Great Athletes" The ssr,-,.ons n,
in charge Of w. D. Gill;" VII ]
Leonard Stephenson. prsnc u
come and help to make II 'efySs
service. - spleNi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
HALLOWELL

Mrs. J. Warren Jones is in Boston
Evening star., 1926-01-29
MAS0NS' AID ASKED
IN LIBERTY FIGHT
Philippine Lodge Representa-.
tives Seek Cooperation
of U. S. Brothers.
By the Associated Press.

MANILA, January 29.-Representa-
tives of nearly 100 Masonic lodges
under the Grand Lodge Of the Philip
pines in special assembly today adopt
ed a resolution appealing to all In
dividual Masons. especially to those in
the United states, requesting that
bringing about a righteous solution
Of the Philippine problem. which at the
bottom is a Masonic one because II
concerns human liberty"
After adoption of the resolution a
statement was given out by the as.
sembly as follows:
The resolution could have been
adopted by the Grand Lodge Of the
Philippines. as the house membership
is composed mostly of Filipi1os. but
in Difference to our American brethren
and for the sake of peace and
harmony In the Grand Lodge, and
apprehenSive that the resolution
might be construed In the United
States as being of a political nature.
we deemed it advisable to approve II
In special assembly outside the lodge.
The statement further says: "It is
our fervent hope that you will heed
our call for brotherly relief. The
liberty of 100000 people is in the
balance. The Filipino people are long
ing for freedom and earnestly praying
therefor
The resolution created much com
ment, many American Masons claim
ing it tmprudent for Masonic lodges
to engage in political controversies.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

unappeased by her successes with the
Vienna Opera and in London operate
productions in 1923 and 1924.
1t was another American soprano
Geraldine Farrar, who aroused in the
runaway Arkansas orphan desire to
star in the Metropolitan. Miss Lewis
was singing in a Greenwich Village
cabaret In 1920, shortly after her ar
rival in New York from moving pic
ture work in California, when she
heard Farrar in Madame Butterfly"
Study under European teachers
brought her voice up to the operate
standard, and she made her debut in
Vienna in Faust" Quick recognition
there was followed by a triumph in
Tales of Hofmann" in London. Upon
her return to the United States she
was signed by the Metropolitan for
leading roles.
One Of the first to congratulate Miss
Lewis after today's performance was
Miss Rosa Ponselle. former Connecu-
cut girl, who had scored a similar trf-
umph in 1918, singing with Caruso.
and who now is a prima donna Of the
company which Miss Lewis has Joined
Evening star., 1926-01-29
Walters Change Dress.

In Russia under the bolshevist re-
gime walters are changing their con-
ventional attire from the customary
stiff collars and white front shirts, to
q blue blouse. The reason Is that the
time-old laundered attire was con-
sidered degrading. Tipping Is also
under the ban in Russia now, being
considered as a "bribe," thought many
tourists find ready takers for their
gratuitieS
Evening star., 1926-01-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WTTHPRAISE
FOR MARY LEWIS, EX-FOLLIES GIRL
Ovation After Ovation
Creets Her Debut in
''La BOheme.''
Star Was Choir Singer,
Bathing Beauty, and
Cabaret Entertainer.
By the Associsted Press.

By tho Associsted Press.
NEW YORK. January 2s.-The Met.
ropolitap Opera House. citadel Of mu.
steal dramatic art, rang yesterday
with the praise of an erstwhile Fol
lies girl, when Mary Lewis joined
Geraldine Farrar. Mary Garden and
Rosa Ponselle in the ranks of Ameri-
can opera stars.
The American debut OF the former
Little Rock, Ark, choir singer In
Pucctni's la Boheme" brought forth
prolonged applause and showers of
bouquets after the first, third and
fourth acts. Her voice, sweet and
melodious, but at times Of inadequate
volume to sound above the orchestra
in It's louder moments, was particu
larly effective In They Call Me
Mimi" the aria of the first act, which
had been awaited as a test of her
singing ability. The appreciative au.
dience halted the action of the opera
with its applause and at the end of
the act called her before the curtain
repeatedly.
Miss Lewis theatrical training-the
result of her experience in the mo-
ton pictures as bathing beauty and
Greenwich Village Follies and the
Iiegfeld Follies-gave her an assur.
ance In her acting Of Mimi that bal.
anced the nervousness with which she
approached the higher reaches Of the
score.
Miss Lewis duet in the third act
with the American tenor. Edward
Johnson. brought another ovation. and
again her curtain calls were made the
occasion for a bombardment Of violets.
In exceptionally good voice, Mr.. John
son sang Rodolfo's Narrative" in the
first act with a musical and dramatic
power that brought him acclamation
rtvaling that Of Miss Lewis.
The triumphant return Of Miss
Lewis to the Broadway that she had
left as revue singer brought realiza-
ton OF an ambition which had been