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New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

jorie Baldwin. Miss Esther Stanley, Mrs. Edwin Cowles of West Hart ford and Miss Eurith Wachter.
 Mrs. James H. Robinson of liar rison street. entertained her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at her home with luncheon followed by cards
 Miss Catherine Wells, daughter of Mrs. William P. Wells, will give large bridge party for her house guest, Miss Edith Longenbacker of New Jersey, this afternoon at her home in Newington.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
By the Associated Press.

| By the Associated Press.
 Baltimore-One American sup porter of the League of Nations
 thinks this country is the worlds greatest menace to peace and pro-
 gress. Professor John H. Latane of | Johns Hopkins. historian. says no other country has occupied so many other countries by force, and we | have just had the rottenest period
 of moral corruption in public ad- | ministration any modern civilized country has ever seen and have more murders than any other coun- try.
 Washington-It George Washing ton had a wine cellar 1t must have
 been hijacked by Father Time. The frechiefs Of Washington and Balti-
 more have been unable to find trace or smell Of 1t in inspecting Mount Vernon for fire hazards.
 New York-One reformer must
 mind his own business or serve a
 month in jail. Branson c. Stim- mell was sentenced for tearing down an advertising post on street car
 window because 1t obstructed his view. A probation officer informed the court Stimmell was just a re-
 former who thought everybody was
 wrong but himself. The court sus- pended sentence with an If. Chicago-The influence of alcohol is no reason for the annulment of
 marriage, In the opinion Of Judge Sabath. He denied the petition of Mrs. Virginia Coons Meriweather, IS, who testified she had three drinks of gin.
 New York--Another prosperity record broken. Wall Street has sold ! q quarter of billion dollars worth l of bonds In week. Ordinarily a hundred million dollar week is con- ! sdered active. This weeks record
 was due in part to s17o,ooo,o00 f. l nancing by Standard oil.
 1 Sarasota, Fla.-Animals were sort 1 of a conscience for Charles Ring | lin-. one of the six famous circus 1 brothers, who is dead. He once said 1 that when a tiger snarled Or a lion | roared at him ho looked the animal in the face. If, he saw the animal meant it he took stock and asked 1 himself: What have I done that shouldn't do?" His principle was
 "any man is a failure If animals do not like him."
 New York-You should not worry about the possible depreciation of your diamonds, in the opinion of
 New York experts. They insist
 prices will stay up and that dis
 patches 10 the London Daily Ex-
 press telling of new discoveries Tn
 South Africa and the consequent
 danger of overproduction are incor-
 rect: on the contrary there are not
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
NEW LONDON FIRE
 RAVAGES CHURCH
Loss Is From S125,000 to S200,- OOO-PaStOr Discovered Blaze

New London, Dec. Pl-Only the four granite walls and the belfry tower of the Second Congregational church are standing, mute testi- mony to the fury of the fire which yesterday caused damage estimated at from slo5, 900 to s200.O0O.
 The fire was under control at 5 o'clock. but at late hour last night was. still burning.
 The entire interior of the church proper, the parish house, and the Sunday school and gymnasium buildings were gutted. New furn- ishings, installation of which was completed within a few days at cost Of $3O,o00, were destroyed. and an organ valued at s15.000 and a set of chimes donated at cost Of 20.N00 were ruined.
 The blaze, which is thought to have started about the heating equipment. was discovered by Rev. !. Beyeridge Lee. pastor, who was at meeting of the Womens s league Tn the pdTlSll IOHa'' ''i''Ni' ing smoke. he traced it and for half an hour he and Ralph Edson, sex ton, battlod the flames before send in- in an alarm.
 The women marched out of the parish house in an orderly manner just as the flames reached the hall In which they had been in session. Rev. Lee was burned about the face and head in his fight with the fire. and fireman was injured by fall ing glass.
 Three alarms preceded the gen. aral call. and brought out all avail able fromen. police, volunteersa and coast guardsmen at section base 4, and all the fire apparatus In the city. Assisted by hundreds of citi- zen volunteers, the coast guards men salvaged hundreds of dollars worth of furniture from the parish house and Sunday school.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
City of Rome Shippers
 Suspension Increased

Washington, Dec. 1 R1The nine months suspension of Captain John Diehl, of the steamer City of Rome, which rammed and sank the sub- marine S-51 in September, 1925, has been increased two years by the supervising officer of the Boston district for the United States steam ship inspection service. That of Timothy L. Dreyer, mate of tho vessel, has been reduced from nine months to one month and 20 days.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

many plays. On the offense he worked well with Duggan and in his drives he displayed accuracy all though Duggan was the only Vest field player to score. Duggan was brilliant all evening, and Pierce and Williams Of Meriden brought down the house by their nifty passing. Williams, driving from all angles, was the individual star.
 Among the local fans who were present were Frank Hoole, center on the old Nutmeg team: Jack Fusari, center on the old Independ- ents, "Al' Swanson, first rush on the same team and sixth man on the New Britain team in the state league. and a number of others who felt right to home on the bleacher seats. except that they wished they were in the local Casino, old Hanna's Armory or some other local rink.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
FLASHES OF LIFE; REFORMER MUST
 MIND OWN BUSINESS OR GO TO JAIL

enough diamonds to meet the de- mand.
 Mexico City-Cook books and tor nadoes have furnished Ambassa dor Sheffield similes for description of his position. namely: Set on hot stove and stir constantly" also. T am for cement and concrete in spin- al columns" These remarks were made at welcoming luncheon by the American Chamber of Com merce.
 New York-Henry s. and Helen Havemeyer Thorne, married less than a year and estranged now for the third time, advertise that they won't be responsible for each oth- er"s debts. His ad begins: My wife (name) having left my bed and board" Hers starts: My husband (name) having forced me to leave my home"
 Berlin-A black day has arrived for kultur, in the opinion of social ists and communists as expressed In debate on a bill to check obscerfe literature. The bill was passed.
 New York-The drama Is dying, thinks John Golden, theatrical pro- ducer, and the reason Is plain: "Why should g. man pay 8 for a seat to see a play which may or may not be clean, when for 40 cents he can go to a good moving picture in a beautiful theater and hear beautiful music in addition" He gave his views to the Drama league. Eddie Bowling said: "Of - Broadway plays today there are only seven which are successes and of these seven six are clean plays Norwich --- Two race horses burn ed to death when fire destroys stable at New London county fair grounds. Bridgeport - Cave-in of gravel bank In Stratford brings death 10 two workmen, John Casey, 55, and Frank Luffbee.
 New Haven Forgery of names of officers of Marlin Firearms con- pany to bonds among new charges against R. II. c. Clarke, head of de- funct brokerage house.
 Torrington - Wilfred Gauchier, Is, of Bristol, loses left hand In hunting accident.
 Brideeport - Explosion Of hot water boiler In basement of Fairfield avenue apartment sends scores of tenants to streets: damage estimat- ed at S1,000.
 Hartford - rtate police. investl- gatins at request of governor find that allegations made against Ham den officials and condition of jail not borne out by facts.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
POLO FANS AT GAME
Local Enthusiasts Watch with In- tcrcst Work of Local Men In Ncrdcn Rink.

A delegation of New Britain polo enthusiasts saw the Meriden Maro0ns win their first game in the new league last night at the Cherry street rink in the Silver City. and left signing for a taste of the great winter sport on local floor. Fully 25 local fans were on hand to root for Eddie McAloon, local veteran. who is paired up with the speedy 'kid' buggan on West fields rush line. Jimmy" Clinton, also of New Britain. was in the game for tho Maroons for a few minutes while Kid Williams. star Of the team. was on' because of slight injury.
 MeNloon's defensive work was very good, his stick breaking up
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
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party Wednesday evening at the club house on High street when they entertained 30 tables at auc- ton. Prizes were awarded at each table. Miss Maud Traver was in charge of the refreshments which were served during the evening.
 
 The new members of the College club will be entertained at a tea on 1 Monday afternoon from four until six o'clock to be given by the Exc cutive board at the home of Miss Gladys Day president of the organi- zation.
 Miss Mary McEnroe entertained some friends at cards at her home on Lincoln street Tuesday evening. The prizes went to Miss Mary Brown of Hartford. Miss Agnes Flaherty of Hartford and Miss Anna Boney of this city.
 Mrs. F. E. Austin entertained the members of her card club at bridge at her home In Maple Hill Tuesday afternoon. The prizes were won by Mrs. II. A. Lienhard, Mrs. s. B. Rau. and Mrs. w. J. Sorrow
 Mrs. Maxwell g. Porter will en- certain at tea at her home on Lin coin road Thursday, December 9th. 
 Mir. and Mrs. Allen Jackson Eng fish will entertain at supper tomor- row evening at their home on Cool idge street.
 Miss Gertrude Rogers gave a" de- lightful tea at her home on Sunny ledge Thursday afternoon for Miss Helen M. Hayes, the new general secretary of the Y. w. c. A. Re ceiving with Miss Rogers were Miss Louise Noble and Mrs. Paul Rogers. Tea was served in the dining room with Mrs. Stanley Goss and Mrs Philip B. Stanley presiding at the table, which was decorated with bright colored flowers and tall red candles. Mrs. Noah Lucas. Mrs Hardy payor. Mrs Walter Moore, Mrs. Frank Perlet, Mrs. A. S. Grant, Mrs. Allan Burke and Mrs. John Fellows assisted with tho serving.
 
 "Maytime In Erin" a comedy drama of Irish life will open on Wednesday, December 18th for run of two performances in the Iy- ceum thcater. The play is being given by the St. Joseph players to help pay the cost of the convent re- ccntly erected in the parish The most talented members of the play CTS comprise the cast and chorus.
 John F. Callahan has charge Of the production and by means Of his
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Pages "LOADED" With Notes--- from "The Christmas Shoppers Notebook!

Fairly teeming with smart holiday sug- gestions gathered from here. there and everywhere and offered by merchants all over the city |. through the handy shopping guide in the Classified Ads of this newspaper called The Christmas Shoppers Notebook" e .
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

-... You'll find 1t there today a. and every day from now until Christmas c u ,. un- der a special heading that you simply cannot miss or pass up listed in handy alpha betcal order are. rows and rows of gift sugges- tions gifts for all the family and friends, and home and not forgetting the decor- ations, too .nn
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

~-., What could possibly make your Christ shopping easier than to sit down in your own home with this newspaper before you and be able to make up a shopping list that helped you decide WHAT you wanted . and WHERE you could buy 1t that's what "The Christmas Shoppers Guide" means % N fn q
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

Toys, Candy, Furniture, Clothing. Jewelry we could run down the entire list of suitable Christmas gift suggestions and not mention a single thing that "The Christmas Shoppers Notebook" falls to offer . it's so much easier to select gifts the Classified way than to walk for miles . |. u u
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

y..~. In other words, we have simply been trying to get the idea across to you that you will time, effort and money by making up your shopping list In advance from the holiday sug- gestions presented by live local mercnants in . special daily feature in the Classified Ads of this newspaper.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

BerlIn-A black day has arrived for kultur, in the opinion of social ists and communists as expressed in debate on a bill to check obscerfe literature. The bill was passed.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

enough diamonds to meet the de mand.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29
WORLD COURT IS
 WISCONSIN ISSUE
Primary Fight Also CenterS on
 Coolidge Government

Madison, Wis, July 29 Ps-Presi- dent Coolidge's administration ap< the world court face another ts~a in the Wisconsin primary electioa September '.
 U. g. Senator Irvine L. Lenroot. one of the administration leaders in the upper house and the senator who led the successful fight for American adherence to the world court, holds the seat which is at stake. He is opposed for reelection by Gov. John J. Blaine, follower of the late Robert NJ. LaFollette.
 Wisconsin has been overwhelm- ingly republican in elections of the last decade. The campaign therefore presents not a battle between parties but a contest between progressive republican followers of LaFollette and those republicans suscribing to the republican platform.
 Governor Blaine is seeking the re- publican nomination on a platform which denounces the Coolidge policy on several questions and pledges ad- herence to the LaFollette progress sive principles. He is devoting a large portion of his campaign to at tacks upon the world court which he asserts Is the principal issue in the
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29
senatorial contest.

senatorial contest.
 Senator Lenroot has charged that the world court has been grossly misrepresented in Wisconsin and asserted that he was guided in his voting on the tribunal and other matters, mot by what attitude the electorate assumed but the position they would take If they possessed the information he did.'
 Although young LaFollette was elected to succeed his father, the mantle of leadership has not been recognized by some of the progress sives adhering to the LaFollette .>rinciples.
 LaFollette junior ran for senator with the support of Governor Blaine land Attorney General Ekern, as a result of which he is expected to reciprocate this fall and support their respective candidates for United States senator and governor. Dissension appeared within the ranks and Fred Zimmerman, secre- tary of state, and Stanley Smith, former insurance commissioner, entered the gubernatorial campaign, seeking the support of progressives.
 The question looms as to the ef- feet the three progressive candidates will have on the senatorial cam- paign.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29
Five Employees Each
 To Receive S43,066.66

Worcester, Mass. July 29. Pl- twenty-five years of faithful serv- ice has received a substantial re- ward. it became known here today when Frank G. Hinman was noti- fled that he is to receive S43,066.66 from the estate of Thomas Franklyn Manville, head of the Johns-Ma vile Company of New York, accord ing to the terms of the manufactur- CTS will Hinman has been employ ed by the company for 25 years, entering the Boston office in 1902. For four years he has been sales manager in the Worcester district. Four other employees who will bene- fit in Massachusetts. according to the word received, are Clarence W. Carlisle of Wollaston, Henry D. Castle of Dorchester, James Hum phreys of Dedham and Wilbur T. Roberts of Quincy. All will receive the same amount as Mir. Hinman.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY JULY 29 1926

MT. and Mrs. G. K. Spring and family called on several Hill families which are spending the summer at Madison beach.
 Miss Marion Rau of Robbins ayenue spent last weekend as the guest of Miss Frances Sorrow at Canoe Harbor. East River.
 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur s. Grant and daughter, Constance, of Golf street, will leave soon for their vacation at Black Hall.
 Mrs. H. B. Olmstead and Miss Gladys Olmstead of Johnson street, spent several days with friends at Devon.
 Among the many people who took to the air in the seaplane at Madi- son beach Sunday was Mrs. G. E. Root of Golf street. She is spend ing the summer at her cottage at Canoe Harbor, East River.
 Dr, L. F. Dary of Maple Hill avenue has returned after 8 weeks stay at the Boy Scout camp at Port land. Dr. Darcy Is Scoutmaster of Troop 2, Newington.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alec Bjorkman of New Britain have moved into their new home which was recently com .pleted on Maple street.
 MT. E. Fieber of Frederick street was the weekend guest of MT. and Mrss Walter Sorrow at East River.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Sorrow of Maple street have left for Water town, N. Y, to attend the funeral 'of Mir. Sorrows father
 Mir. and Mrs. William F. Middle mass and family of Golf street, have returned from their vacation at Black Hall.
 Mrs. A. c. White of Golf street has returned home after spending a week In New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29
MAPLE HILL NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Story and children of Maple street motored to Millbrook, N. Y, where they spent the weekend with friends.
 The Newington Garden club had its regular meeting today at the home of Miss Elsie Starr, Newing- ton center.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-29

Miss Constance Grant and Miss Dorothy Comstock of Maple street, returned this week from the Girl Scout camp at Somers.
The Washington times., 1926-03-13
HOW THEGLJHDER
ROLL IN FOR
GILDA!

GIIda Gray. probably the most
cOlorful dancer Of the day, is
coming To washington, March 21,
with her six FQllies beauties to
the Ria1tO in b presentation that
Tor beauty, rhythm and costuming
promises to equal many OF the
smart reVues.
Miss Gray's career bears
striking parable to those boy
heroes made famous by Horatios
Alger She was born in Poland
Of peasant folk who migrated to
America when little Marianne
(which is GiIda's right name)
was 4. Father Michalska settled
in Milwaukee, Wis, and Marianna
was educated In a convent school.
with Len0re UIric her best chum.
Confronted at an early age
with the necessity Of earning a
livelihood, Gilda turned to the
only medium she understood
singing and dancing. Her first
engagement was as bslllad singer
in small Milwaukee cabaret.
where she earned all Of SO 81
week Today her weekly earn
fngs average $4,000.
GiIda's success is based almost
entirely upon persistence and per-
sonality. Her first years as 81
cabaret entertainer were trying
and severe. But there remained
III her mind the steadfast deter
ri1fnation to succeed and to make
her name a famous one. Two
years after her Milwaukee debut
she was in New York making her
how to sophisticated audience In
The Gaieties OF 1919. As occa-
sionally happens with. talented
unknowns in the city OF oppor-
tunity, the little girl with the
plaintive voice and the 1.-THE,
sinuous body became an over
hight sensation.
Since then she has triunnphed
in the Ziegfeld F'ollies and at
Deauville. Paris and the Lido.
Her name has become a. byword.
Today Gilda is the highest
priced star on the American stage,
but remains, withal, as simple
and unsophisticated as the day
she arrived from Poland with a
shawl wrapped tightly about her
honey-colored curls.
The Washington times., 1926-03-13
COIN GS ON
. At the Tlie0terl

NATIONAIrEd Wynn, styling
himself .the perfect fool, returns
to the National next week, begin
ming sunday night. in second
presentation Of his spectacular
fun show, Grab Bag Revue &
With him comes identically the
same featured players as accom-
panied him on his last visit. These
include Eva Shirley, cOloratufa
soprano; Doree Leslie, acrobatic
/, dancer; three Ormonde Sisters,
ballad harmonists; Brenda Bond,
formerly with the Scandals; Aileen
Hamilton. English dancer; Flor
ence Parker, ballet dancer; Shaw
and Lee, eccentric dancers: lie
Gro1s. acrobatic novelties: Earl
and Bell. singers: Eight Volga
Boys. Russian Ilarmonists, and
others, including the large chorus.
There IS no head or tail to the
revue. Ed Wynn wears a change
OF costume every minute, cabs
on about anything and nothing,
displays his inventions and allows
himself to be pushed out Of the
spotlight every now and then by
fun and plenty Of It.
KEITH'STh Keith-Albee road
show, travelling unit comprised
OF the best Of vaudeville acts, oc-.
cupies the Keith Theater boards
for the new week beginning Sum
day afternoon. The bill is headed
by the Ling Ting Foo revue.
Jazz fantasy of the Orient. with
Chinese syncopators and eight
Chinese rosebuds Charles O'Don-
nell and Ethel Blair will be seen
In d comedy skit. The Plaster
ers''; Irene Ricardo, character
comic in whoa Pagliacci';;
Berkes and Terry, in Easy Sail
ing" assisted by Florence Clark,
Virginia Sully and dancing girls;
DuCa1ion, the loquacious laddie
atop his ladder; Monroe and Grant,
IN &c Head, Charley. and the
usual house features.
EARLE-Edna Wallace Hopper,
still a napper in looks and actions
at the age of somewhere around
so, returns to the Earle for the
week beginning Sunday. Her last
appearance here was so success
full as to justify return date In
the same season. An all new cast
returns with her, a Fashion Re-
vue' forecasting springs new
fashions for the ladies with war;.
robes furnished by Lans6urgh
& Brother. A special Friday
morning matinee, for the ladies
only, viii be given by Miss Hop
per, as on her former engage
ment. The bill surrounding Miss
Hopper brings Guth, Carmen and
Guth; the Princess Rajah. ORR
entail dancer; Jack Strouse. in
Over the Phone" and Jean Ora.
nese, assisted by Brother Charles
and Tito de Fiore, in a song rep
ertoire.- Films and house features
will round out.
WARDMAN PARK-F next
week, beginning Monday, the Her
bert Players will offer the comedy,
Nothing but Lies" piece that
The Washington times., 1926-03-13
WESTERN JAZZ
BY FAR EAST
SYNCOS

1t has remained for the Ori-
entail tinkle -tinkle to furnish
vaudeville with its latest and
most unique musical novelty
Pickard's Ling Ting Foo which
in Chinese means Beautiful Gar
den," billed as spectacular and
spirited presentation headlining
at B. F.. Keith's next xtfweek.
In this golden garden sit these
Chinese music-makers playing on
string instruments, and from
native Philippine mandolin. guitar
and bass viol combinations they
produce variety of impressive
effects ranging from 4 classic
overture to a speedy jazz dance
reeking with blues" of vivid
originality. And throughout the
medley fit in and out an octette
of dancing girls, the Eight China
Rosebuds, who. despite their
Nankin nom de plume, prove their
Occidental ancestry by an abund-
ance of Yankee pep; their smil-.
ing Anglo faces and nimble toes.
The orchestra is made up Of
young men from the Philippine
Islands, some of them having
left college in Manila to make
this tour. They were assembled
by James Pickard, singer and
impresario. who has been present
ing Hawaiian and other novelty
orchestras in vaudeville for some
years.
Ling Ting Foo is said to be
an extravagantly staged offering.
The scenery, drapes and costum-
ing are exceptionally attractive.
The Washington times., 1926-03-13
THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING NOT
EARNEST

Time and tide wait for no man.
But a role in a motion picture
will wait for an actor for an en-
tire year IL the actor Is deemed
necessary to the success OF the
film play.
Universal was forced to wait
twelve monthsl to secure Charlie
Murray for one of the leads in
The Cohens and Kellys." the new
Rialto picture.
Having purchased Aaron Hoff-
mans famous stage play, Two
Blocks Away" from which the
picture is adapted, Carl Laemmle
felt that no other man was so
suited to the Irish roleA as Charlie
Murray, so it was decided to hold
up the production until Murray
was available.
At the time, Murray was busy
and also had five contracts in his
pocket to play in other pictures.
Universal got next in line. and
after patiently waiting year for
the comedian, Harry Pollard. was
assigned 10 direct the picture.
George Sidney and Vera Gordon,
meanwhile, had been signed to
play the other featured roles in.
this comedy drama of Jewish
and Irish family.
Laemmle saw the picture i'm.
nediately after its completion. and
was overjoyed at the result