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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The bright colored Christmas seal
advertisements and posters have made
their appearance along Water street in
preparation for the annual sale which
commences this week when the school
children of Gardiner Randolph and
Farmingdale will sell the seals to local
people interested in helping worthy
cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Peters and son, JOS
eph, Mrs. Mabel Huntington and Eva
Reed of Hallowell, attended the
meeting of the S. of V. Auxiliary at
Bath, Saturday night. The guests
were given a very fine supper and
dance. After the dance a luncheon
was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Tuesday evening there will be a
rehearsal Of the three, comedies "Too
Many Bosses" Tailor Made Suit"
and Thanksgiving Dinner" at the
Methodist vestry. All taking part are
urged to attend, as Mrs. Louise Ora
will be present to direct the rehear-
sal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Lawrence Hickey Of Gardiner, sem
Tor at Bates College, has been desig-
mated as winner of the varsity letter
for football this fall. This is the
Gardiner boys third season as Bates
regular although he did not attend
college in 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Double planking across the creek
which was washed out in Pittston is
serving as temporary bridge to ac-
commodate automobile and team
traffic. Several other culvevrts in
that vicinity which were washed out
have been temporarily repaired by
planking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Mothers Club of the High
land Avenue school will hold their
regular monthly meeting at the
building this evening at 7.30 o'clock.
The speaker will be DR.. Alexander.
All interested are urged to be pres
ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Any persons who have been omit
ted in the soliciting for the Asso-
ciated Charities are requested to
send their donations to Legion hall,
Wednesday morning. The work Of
filling the baskets will begin this
year at 10 A M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

city at this time, while several more
children are out of school being sus-
pected of having the disease. DR..
Farrell reports that there have been
no more contacts. 1t appears as If the
health authorities have the situation
we'll in hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Guy S. Holt points out that it pays
to keep your clothes clean and in the
best condition. A thorough cleaning
and pressing, and maybe a few re-
pairs will mean many weeks of ad-
ditional service. Try and see.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The guarantors of the Hallowell
Chautauqua are to meet the general
director tonight in City Hall. at 8
o'clock. The chautauqua dates are
December 2, 3, 4. The program this
year lis very attractive. 1t includes
the drama, apple Sauce"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Richardson sni
two children of North Monmows
were guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Nx
Joseph Jordan.
Fred L. Edwards OF WateruH,
visited relatives in town yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Yeaton sna
son, Carl, are visiting relatives il
Calais.
Mrs. Evelyn Dealey is III at h.
home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellis.
worth Hayward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Beane's Corner Drug Store is offer
ing number of big specials for the
holiday, among them Coon's ice cream
special brick, hard candies, assorted
chocolates, nuts, and marshmallows.
See his ad for items and prices.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

AS a result of the damage done by
Fridays storm 1t will be necessary
for the town nf Fa- ale to re-
lay Is joints of 12-inch pipe in the
recently completed Bowman street
sewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

There will be a meeting of the
Merchants Association at $50 O'clock
this morning at which time the chair
man of the different committees will
make their reports. All merchants
are invited to attend this session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Tuesday, November 80, as part
of the Centennial celebration, there
will be a fine concert at the Meth
odist church. The Kiwanis Male
Quarter of Augusta, Mrs. Robin
son, soloist, and Mrs. Lottie York
reader, will give the various num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Chickens, fowl, native pork, geese
and ducks, take your pick for your
Thanksgiving dinner. Fritz Dessler
has a complete stock of supplies in
the meat line for the holiday meals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

There will be a social meeting of
the Auxiliary to the American Legion
tonight in the Legion rooms Mrs.
Bertha Overlook, Mrs. Leigh Wabber,
Mrs. Harold Stevens and Miss Amy
Tilden will be hostesses. All members
are invited to attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Arrangements for the sale Of cook
ed food, candy and aprons to be held
at st. Joseph's, hall. Wednesday af-
ternoon and evening, are in charge
of the president Of the Sunday school.
Mrs Emma Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The health situation in Gardiner is
very encouraging at the present time
according to the report of the health
officer, c. C. Farrell, NJ. d. There are
but two cases of scarlet fever in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Goldsmith of
Skowhegan were Sunday guests at
the home of j. f. Goldsmith in West
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Elroy Morse and
daughter. Priscilla. w. A. Richard
son Of Monmouth and G. A. Perley of
Monmouth, were Sunday guests at
the home Of L. c. Brann, Bowman
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

In an automobile accident Sunday
night near the car barn car belong
ing to Ralph Wood Of Hallowell, and
said to have been driven by T.. Keene
of HalloweIl, collided with another car
and was badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
Mrs, Julia A, Francis

Mrs. Julia A. Francis passed to
higher life at S.45. Saturday morning
The funeral will be held Tuesday at
$50 P. NJ. at her late home in West
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Kelley Bros. and Co. have every
size and kind of rooster needed for
the Thanksgiving Dinner. Call and
see their complete line and be ready
to cook the feast in the easiest and
best manner.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Workmen are making an excava-
ton in front of the Gardiner Auto
Sales Co. for the installation of q
new gasoline pump, permission for
which was recently granted by the
City Council n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Rev. Edw. C. McAllister of Christ
Episcopal church will be the speak,
er at the meeting and luncheon OF
the Gardiner Rotary club at the
johnson House, Wednesday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Thursday morning at 1890 there
will be union Thanksgiving service
at the Methodist church. Rev. c. p.
| Young of the Baptist church will be
| the speaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Hallowell Currentx Events Club
has postponed its next meeting one
week, The meeting will be held
December s, with Mrs. Ben Tenney.
Mrs. Amy Buchanan will have the
paper on 1.-The Plant Wizard" The
roll cali will be mature Lore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

| The American Legion Auxiliary
| will hold a social meeting In the
! Legion rooms this evening. Refresh
ments will be served. All members
are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

! Miss Catherine Farr, of Dorches-
ter. Mass, who was in town over the
week end, has gone on to Waterville
! for visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

! The Women's Union of the Bap-
list church will hold a cooked food
sale at the White & Horne Print
shop this Tuesday. November %, be-
ginning at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Mary Mcclure and Miss LII
! liam Scott of the University of Maine
were week end guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Leighton, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mrs. Charles Goodwin Of IL Cedar
street passed the week end with her
nephew, Frank Taylor at Orchard
Slope Farm at Winthrop Center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William e. johnson
and son Burton have returned from
North Whitefield, where they were
called by the death of their son, Her.
bert F. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Palmer Kinds of Autumn street,
left Sunday afternoon for Portland.
where he has accepted a position
with the S. S. Kresge Co., store IN
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Univer-
salist church will hold it's regular
meeting at o'clock this afternoon in
the vestry, at which time a large at
tendance is requested as there Is con-
siderable work to be done for the fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

4 Mrs. George Kilgore and grand
daughter, Miss Marion Turner, passed
the week end in Waterville as guests
of Mrs. Mabel Dearborn Crillen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Lost, 1 IL ton chain falls, on
Bridge, Water or Mechanic streets.
Return to Hinckley's Garage, Main
avenue. Reward. Nov20d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Methodist Wednesday evening
prayer service will begin promptly at
us. Everybody should note the
change in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

/. Former Mayor Donald s. Me-
Naughton will speak before the
members of the Gardiner Forty club
at their regular meeting at Legion
hall this noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The sophomore class at Halloweil
High is in charge of the lunch coun-
ter this week and next. The COM
mittee consists of Sarah Fuller,
Dorothy Kingsley and Barbara Muir
ply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The various markets and grocery
stores in the city will remain open
Wednesday evening of this week for
the convenience OF Thanksgiving
shoppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wall and
family, who have been making their
home on Middle street, moved Mon
day to South Dresden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Arthur Nettleton, District Deputy
Of the M. w. of A. in charge OF
Aroostook and Washington Counties
is passing the holiday week at his
home In Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The preliminary debates at Halo
well High will take place today and
at their conclusion the regular af-
f1rmative and negative teams will be
chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
WINTHROP
Thompson-Titus

Charles Thompson and Mrs. Man
Titus, both Of Winthrop were unFsi
in marriage Saturday evening at h.
Methodist parsonage by Rev. Il. ?
Aldrich, pastor of the Methods,
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Oak are pass
ing a week at Flagstaff on hunt
ing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss r. A. fitzpatrick Of the school
board has made a generous contri-
button to the high school library
| fund
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Eighth grade at Maria Clark
Grammar school defeated the sew
enth grade Yesterday afternoon by a
score of 10 to IL, in the last game
of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mrs. Margaret Thayer of Spring
field, Mass, who has been visiting in
town, has returned to Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone s7-W
ones Hsars A. n. - 3 ?. M.-sstsrday A. ~ - Y ~

Mrs. Ella King of Bowman street
left Monday for Springfield, Mass.
accompanied by her brother, w. A.
Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the UNI
versalist church will meet in the yes.
try at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. A
large attendance 1 sdesired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The various barber shops In the
city will remain open Wednesday
night until o'clock and will be
closed all day Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Davidson
and family of Kennebunk were the
week lend guests Of Gardiner rela-
tiveS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Nellie Rellis of Deane street
and A. Gertrude Mahon of st. AL
bans, VT, who is visiting here, pass
ed the week end in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Wednesday evening at o'clock
the Methodist choir rehearsal will be
held at I'll yestry. Special music
will be Ls-Mned, as Sunday Is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Until Dec. list, one marcel wave
free to each customer. Julia Pea
cock, 101 Highland Ave. Tel. 1885,
w. NORTHUMBERLAND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
HALLOWELL

r. NJ. Cross of Boston was a busl-
ness visitor in Hallowell yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

8. E. Greenleaf of the Brunswick
road is substituting on Rural Free
Delivery No. IS for Elmer Hodgkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Clarice Merrill, bookkeeper at
the D. w. Adams Co. store, is passing
a few days in Skowhegan as the
guest of Miss Vera McCoombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Marguerite Davidson and Miss
Eleanor Sager were weekend visit
orS in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

trip at Flagstaff bringing as evidence
Of his skill as hunter fine eight
point buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mrs. Mary Corliss, of Rosindale,
Mass, is in town for few days
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mrs Bertha Overlook accompan-
led her daughter. Mrs. Parker Pat
ten to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Get-Together Club will meet
tonight with Miss Ann Sherman.
There will be no costume party, as
originally planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

There will be work in the Fellow
craft degree at the regular meeting of
Hermon Lodge, No. 80, f. and A. NJ,
at Masonic Hall tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mrs Arville Turner and Mrs.
Gladys Small were In Waterville in
attendance at a committee meeting
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Granite Lodge, No. so, X. OF r,
will hold its regular meeting tonight
at the usual hour. There will be
work. Roll call. Refreshments will
be served. Members bring sand
Wiches or cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Marthas will meet Tuesday
evening with Miss Elsie Bailey, Wa
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Use our cold test Oak Oil for cold
weather. Bowling and Clark.
povn2dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Supt. W. F. Packard of Winthrop,
wasin town yesterday on school bust
ness and a caller at the high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Lorraine Stultz of Portland is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. James
l.. Davidson of Highholborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Clyde Chase of the United States
Immigration Office at Fort Coving-
ton, N. Y, is visiting his mother
Mrs. Flora Chase of Main avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

/ The date of the Old South Christ
mas Bazaar will be Wednesday, Dec.
/ 1. The place, the Old South vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

W. r. Frost and E. c. Jones
passed Monday at Portland and Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

% J. C. Kirkpatrick. optometrist, 1O7
Highland Ave. Tel 236-J. aug25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Benner of
Nobleboro were week end guests at
the home of o. F. Achorn, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Emery Smith was In North White
field on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Clarence H. Morgan of Randolph
has returned home from hunting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Carbon Hallett is again confined
to his home by trouble with his eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Katherine Files of Pittston is
: in town for her music classes In the
| grades
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

Miss Evelyn c. Crocker of Worces-
ter, Mass, is in town for few days
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

c. r. Marsh of Lynn, Mass, was a
business visitor in )Hallowell yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
/ church will meet this afternoon with
| Mrs. w. H. Perry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

- The picture that thrilled Broadway
for many months is here at last! It's
fame is. already a nationwide fact,
established by the marvellous record
set at the Criterion Theatre, New
York, during It's lang extended run at
50 admission. In its sixth month and
still going strong.
Mare Nostrum" is one Of the most
thrilling pictures ever shown, in ad
dition to being beautiful and artistic.
There are thousand exciting mo-
ments crowding this great box Office
hit! Imagine such scenes as the sink
ing of a submarine; the beauty and
the octopus: the revelation of the
network of spies headed by the most
beautiful girl in all Europe; the YAM
pire facing the firing squad-just "a
few of the highlights in this dram
attic thunderbolt!
The director and the author of
1.-THE Four Horsemen' have made
their greatest hit! More about it
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

William FitzsimmondS was in
Whitefield for the funeral of Herbert
F. Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
Mary Roberts Rinehart Story a
johnson Opera House Today

wary hOpertS hlnehaFt Story az
johnson Opera House Today
The solid hour of mirth, which an
audience will derive from the Al
Christie's presentation, IS v e n
Days." due to play today at Johnson
Opera House, would'n appear in the
uproariously funny aspect it does
should it actually happen in ones
own homeland without the direction
of Scott Sidney to bring it to a happy
The young divorced couple, played
by Lilyan Eastman and Creighton
Hale. find themselves constantly In
hot water from beginning, almost tc
the end of the piece. An unexpected
visit from a rich aunt of Hale's
closely followed by smallpox which
guarantees the whole party gaily in
session when the Aunt arrives. does
MT add to the general mental COM
fort.
"Seven Days" is an adaptation
from the famous New York stage
success by Avery Hopwood and Mary
Roberts Rinehart. Others in the cas-,
are Lillian Rich, Mabel Julienne
Scott, Hallam Cooley, William Aus
tin and Tom Wilson.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

For Thanksgiving: Mandelon Can
dies, assorted chocolates, bon bons.
caramels, and sailed nuts, S1.00
pound, delivered. Tel. 396AJ.
nov23-24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Dry Hard Wood, 4 foot, Stove.
Furnace and Fireplace. Forest
Moulton, Tel. 313-5. c!ov2Seod6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-23

centennial Of the local church, 80 q
full choir is desired.
Evening star., 1926-10-31

turned to comedy, farce comedy. low
comedy. and 1t was then at the FOlies
BergieS, a sort of retribution fell on
me for my low opinion of my former
neighbOrs Of the cages. 1t was on the
same bill and in the form of a troupe
OF apes. Watching them casually,
was astonished to learn that they were
taking their act seriously and with
natural dignity. Myself was the one
who was doing the clowning
THE moment of this discovery was
a bitter one, but the apes discovered
me and whispered among themselves.
one gave me straw, and when I
took it without the last inclination to
laugh, they were delighted; we were
understanding friends thereafter.
| compared them to the man whose
face was tortured into an expression of
eternal laughter 20 amuse king
These apes. cast by nature in the dis
figured mold of a man. their natural
graces of the jungle merely a gro
fesquerie to their human captOrs. yet
went through their act with dignity.
and a pathoS that is inseparable from
comedy,
'Since I must clown" | promised
them, yours is my school, my friends,
if | can graduate myself in it,
Jacques Lerner spent years in study
ing and perfecting himself in the role.
A singular phase of his role in the
stage play was that he had to shade
the Interpretation for London and
again for New York.
What is monkey in Paris is a
not quite monkey in the other two
cities, he says, but declines to explain
why. lest it be considered d reflection
on national character