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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
President Refuses

Mexico City. Aug. 19.-[P)-Presi-
dent Gales tonight in reply to a re-
quest of the Catholic episcopate that
he suspend the recent enforced liq-
uor regulations. says he is unable to
amend the constitution and because
of his political convictions he cannot
submit to congress a bill calling for
modification Of the religious laws.
In his reply General Gales says
that the episcopate was entirely
within its rights in petitioning the
president. but said that the congress
and the people instead of the presi-
dent, are the places the Catholics
should seek relief.
The letter of the president was
courteously worded.
The president said that he would
not hinder efforts Of the episcopate
If 1t canes to attempt to have the
constitution amended and that he
will! not use the presidential power
to withdraw bills for amendment of
the religious law If they are intro
duced,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
LADIES' TOURNEY
ADVANCES TO SEMI
FINALS STAGE

All matches Of the ladies tourna-
ment at the Augusta Country Club
were brought through to the semi
finals on Thursday with playoffs dur
ing the day as follows:
First sixteen-Mrs Downing beat
Mrs. Sanborn, 2 and /; second six
teen-Mrs. Nash beat Mrs. Campbell,
and 4; third sixteen, Dorothy Wy
man beat Mildred Campbell, 6 and s.
The pairing for the semi finals will
be:
First sixteen, Mrs. W. 3. Williamson
VS. Mrs. T. J. McArdle; Mrs. Robert
A Cony VS. Mrs. c. E. Downing.
Second sixteen, Mrs. D. L. Nash vs.
Mrs. Richard Boyd; Mrs. Harry Pat
ten VS. Mrs. Horace Ingraham.
Third sixteen, Miss Dorothy wy
man VS. Mrs. Brooks Newbert; Mrs.
T. r. Leavitt VS. Miss Frances Pishon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Richard Completes
Arrangements for
Big Bout in Phila.

Philadelphia, Aug. 19.-P}-Ar-
rangements for the worlds heavy
weight title bout between Jack
Dempsey and Gene Tunney at the
Sesqui- centennial stadium on Sep
TENDER % were completed today at
a conference between Tex Richard,
New York promoter, Jules Aronson,
his Philadelphia associate, Mayor
Kendrick, officials of the Sesqui-cen-
tennial exposition, and members OF
the Pennsylvania athletic commits
sion.
Under the law, It will be 10 rounds
to a decision. Two judges and a
referee are authorized to give deci-
sions. In the event that the bout
goes the limit and the decision is
against Dempsey, he would lose the
championship. According to the
rules of the athletic commission the
referee must first hand in his deci-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Berne Edward Murray

Berne Edward Murray, II years
old, died at his home at Z Highwood
street Thursday morning at $50
o'clock after a long illness. He is
survived by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Murray and one sister.
Ella.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at the Sacred Heart church
and the burial will be in the Catholic
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
New Englanders Lead
In Simpson Gun PLAY

New York, Aug. 19.-(P)-New
England players scored first at the
opening play of the Simpson cup Sec
tional championship tournament
here today.
w. w. Ingraham won an easy VIC
tory over Rafael Gonzales, captain
Of the Philippine Davis cup team,
I'll, 81. Ingraham's fast placements
and decisive chops were too accurate
for Gonzales to handle.
Francis 7. Hunter, Vincent Rich
ards tearn-mate on the New York
team, won the first set from c. AL
phonse Smith of Baltimore in the
singles match between New York
and the middle Atlantic teams.
In the second singles match Hunt
er defeated Smith, 6-4, So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Engagement Announced

Relatives and friends here will be
interested to know that cards are out
announcing the engagement of Miss
Mildred Sawtelle, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Sawtelle of Augusta. Mr..
and Mrs. Sawtelle are former resi-
dents here who are much interested
telle will marry Clarence Madden of
Chapel street, Augusta.
Arthur Goldstein, Milton Frendilch
of New York City and Myron Cross
of Mt. Vernon. NJ Y. who have been
at Cedar Crest camps for two weeks
have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blood of Bos-
ton are visiting Mrs. Blood's moth
er, Mrs. A. S. Goodrich on the East
Pond road.
The Fidelity class of the United
Baptist church will meet Friday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Joseph Manter on
High street.
Mrs. Amelia Blake and Mrs. P. G..
Smith of Portland were guests Tues
day Of their sister, Mrs. Fife Will
liams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Philhrick of
Waterville are the proud parents of
a girl baby born Thursday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock at DR.. Williams private
hospital She weighed IA pounds
and has been named Ruth Mildred
Phbilrick
Lyle Owens, who has been enjoy
ing a three days vacation from his
duties as letter carrier, resumed his
duties Thursday. His place was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Cars Damaged
In Slight Accident

A slight accident occurred yester-
day in front of Spear Folks candy
shop when Miss Lou Nickerson in
backing her car into the street from
the curb where it was parked struck
Studebaker touring car driven by
Harry Drew who was just entering
the adjoining parking stall. Mr..
Drew's car suffered a broken hub cap,
bent mud guard and a ripped tire.
Miss Nickerson's car sustained a bent
mud guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
palIaire.Rioux

The marriage returns Of Alfred
Dallaire, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Desire
Dallaire Of 9 Western avenue, city,
and Annie Rioux, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Augustus Rioux Jr., of Libby
court. city, have been filed in the Of
fce Of the city clerk. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. Anciaux.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Sensational Card
Ends Race Meet
At Woodstock, n. 3.

Woodstock, N. B., Aug. 19.-Sen-
sational racing marked the closing Of
the Maine and New Brunswick cir
cult races here today. Auto Pace,
the entry Of J. Wills of Lawrence,
Mass, won the free-for all, although
Elverso, the Fort Fairfield PAGER,
nosed him out in the last heat. The
2.14 race was thrilling duel be-
tween Joe Johnson, with Blue Jay.
owned by P. e. Abbott Of Portland
and Cleaning Silk, a stable mate Of
Auto Pace. Cleaning Silk had ap-
parently won the race, taking the
swerving on the stretch. Twinkling
Chick, sold yesterday to a Bangor
man, was resold to his former Houl-
ton owners, and drivers changed be-
tween heats and won the race after
dropping two heats to Joe Johnson'S
Dol cthy Dodd. Leon Toole won the
2.24 pace with his own mare, Lib
erty Bell. 1t was announced from
the stand that the once great Aroos-
took PAGER, John r. Braden, drawn
from the free-fol all in the third
heat, would not start again and
cheers wers Given for him and his
driver. John Willard. The sum-
mary:
FREE FOR ALL, THREE HEATS"
PURSE $1,000
Auto Pace big by The Autocrat
(Hanaf1n) ................. 1 l 2
Averso By by Drusus (Toole).. 2 al
Peter Kennedy Big (Johnsou).. 4 8 3
John r. Braden bs (Willard).. 3 4 DIR
Time-2.11 Ia; 2.10 Ia; 2.10 1-2.
2.14 TROT, PURSE $500
Blue Jay rog by Bierne Jay
(Johnson) ............
Cleaning Silk bg by Guy
Axworthy (Hanaflinl 71132
Bonnie Girl chm (Nevers)
.......... ............ Z6 4ro
The Manor BIS (Raymond)
Observation-Disclosures. 5443ro
Peter Stillwell, Kingstout and Pc
ter Will Tell also started.
Time-2.15 Ia; 2.13 IA; 2.15 Ia;
2.12 1-2; 2.15 %.
2.ls MIXED, PURSE $500
Twinkling Chick Big by
by Twinkling Argot
Carey (Nevers) ...... 53111
Dorothy Todd bm by Todd
Jack volo by (conroy) ...24s 2ro
Mary volo blm (McWil-
Williams) ............. "a 4 8 no
Macaubrey and Alliewood the
Great, also started.
Time-2.14 IA; 2.14 IA; 2.13 "a;
2.13 Sd: Els 1-2.
2.24 PACE PURSE $500
Liberty Bell bm by Early the
Great (Toole) ............, III
The Northern knight by Dur
rilD Observation-Disclosures
LII Able blm lRaymond) -. 2 8 4
sadie Frisco blm (Nevers) :. = s
McVernan also started
Time-1as 1-2; 21s Ia; 2.1s Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Waterville Team
Trimmed Home Team.
At Pittsfield Fair

Waterville, Aug. 1s.-The Tacon-
nets of this city today trimmed the
Pittsfield outfit in good game of ball
played at the fair grounds in the latter
town. by a score Of to I. The game
was tight as could be wished for up
to the seventh inning, when the Ia
comets scored five runs, cinching the
game for good and all. The game was
tied up to this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Cain-keIIy

The marriage returns of Irwin J..
Cain of North street, Waterville, son
of Mrs Frank Cain of Nanticoke, Pa,
and Phyllis Marjory Kelly, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin a. Kelly of
North street. city, have been filed in
the Office Of the city clerk. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Roder-
ink MnnneV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
FITZPATRICK SHUTS
OUT CAMDEN, so

Belfast, Aug. 1e.-Jimmy Fitz-
patrick Of Portland. late of the New
England League. making his first
start for Belfast in the Maine Coast
League, shut out Camden to O., al
lowing the visitors but two hits in a
sensational game. The summary:
Belfast IL 0 0 20 0 x-5-5-2
Camden 80 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-2-2
Batteries-Fitzpatric and Hede-
rigg; Jordan and Curran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
SPORTS
Continued from Sporting Pase)
SPORT TABLOIDS

Plymouth, Eng, Aug. 19.-[P-
The American yacht Primrose w OF
Boston has been placed second In
the 600 mile ocean race from Cowes
around Fastnet Rock to Plymouth.
The Plymouth finished fourth but
benefited by her time allowance of
26 hours 20 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
LatIIp- m urphy

According to returns filed in the Of
fee of the city clerk, Fred S. Latlip,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Colt Latlip of 81
Ticonic Street, and Mary T. Murphy,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John ].
Murphy Of Arsenal street, Augusta,
were recently united in marriage by
the Rev. Thomas ]. Mclaughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. Aug. 10.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; fed steers
and yearlings strong to Is higher;
trade stimulated by small receipts !;
western grass and cake fed steers
about steady; stockers and feeders ac-
tive, firm; she stock strong to % high
err; kinds in cutter flesh mostly 10 to
15c up; top yearlings 1915; heavy
steers 9.s5; Texas cake fed SIS $50;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

base hits. Lacombs, Cook. Psasls(1
Stolen bases. Donovan 8. Struck csts
Grover 8, seekins s. Double play.
Seskins to soper to W. Rely. Hnse
on balls, stithana, II. Kelley. D0ull
Campbell. Sacrifice hit, soper. Usn-
pire, Dunlap. Time, EOS. AtteAd-
ance, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

Mrs Gordon Hatfield Of this city
Yesterday backed her car into one
driven by John Donnelly Of As Pied
mont Street, Boston. This happened
a. the corner of Thayer Court and
Main street at $3.50 P. NJ. Slight dam
sga was done to both cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

farm at Sidney Center known as
,ba Powell farm has recently been
s sold by W. H. lockwood to Bert O.
TnttIe of Tassalboro; also the large
arm at Shawmut owned by the late
poscoe Getchell, with stock. tools
and crops to E. L. Kneeland Of Wood
fords
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
rprDAY AND SATURDAY

onera House-Art Accord in THE
Oor". lack Daugherty in the
I deaSio Detective; a two-part COM
10 working for the Best; latest
cay, News; Walter Hood and his
orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

,.r,es Theatre--Fred Thompson
and his wonder horse S, SILVER aer. h .S
o. aThe Two Gun Man; latest news
reel and comedy; Al Drouin at the
1Crrlitzer organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Hollywood Jessie
Takes $1,000 Trot at
Grand Circuit Meet

Middletown, N. z, Aug. 1s.-(F-
Seven light harness races were run
here today by Grand Circuit horses,
Hollywood Jessie, driven by Walter
Cox. taking the $1,000 trot.
William L. Snow Of New York was
thrown in the third event when The
Progress stumbled in the stretch. He
was unconscious when picked up but
soon recovered and his injuries were
not serious
2.os CLASS. PURSE $4,000
Guy Ozark. b 6. by Guy Axwor-
thy (Dtckerson) .............1 1
Santa to Great. b m (Sturgeon) 2
Marmaduke, br g (Brusie)..... 2
Thompson Dillon. blk Geese).4 8
Time-2.13 3-4, 2.12 S.4, eli IA.
. 2.1S TROT, PURSE $4,000
Hollywood Jessie, b m, by Belwin
NSoA) ..''....s.. IL /
Claude Madden, (Sturgeon).4 2 3
Miss McElwyn, b m (White)....s
Winnie O'Wynn, b m Barry. "a
Bingen Azoff, br & (Dickerson). .3
Time-2.12 Ia, 2.13 IA, Eli s-4.
2:15 CLASS TRoT, PURSE $4,000
Sonia, CHI m, by Peter the Great
(Co&) .................. l
= -
Peter Bean, br g (Hodson) 80. 3
Alta Evans, 70 m Derry -.
Natuna, m (Hyde) .......... 4
Lucy c also started.
Time, 2:10 IA, 2:11 ga, 2:11 IA.
2:15 CLASS PACE, PURSE $4,000
Jean Grattan, br S, by Grattan
(Sturgeon) .................1 1 2
Lula Forbes, b m (Egan) .....s 1
Raw (yraffan n n, fro
Nellie McKlyo, m (Hodson).. 4 6
Sister Peter, b m (Kearns) .... s 6
Mac Silk also started.
Time All 1-2, 2:11 Ia; 2:10 IA.
2.10 CLASS, PURSE $4,000
Silver Weather. CHI by Silver
Axworthy (Cornwell) ....... / 1
Hollywood Walter, br h
Goomis) 2 4 .
Quinla m (Fleming) ....... 4 2
Star Ruth b 6 Geese) ..... 3 3
Hilda Hall b m (Hodson) ....5 dis
Time-211 Ia: 2.11 "a: PIP ga.
TWO YEAR OLD TROT. PURSE
$4,000
Ruth NJ. Chenault br by Peter
Chenault (White) ........... 1 1
Peter Guy b c (Dickerson) 80.
Eva's Girl Derry ...... 8 8
The Progress (Snow) ...... 4 4
Time-2l6 Ia; aha ga.
THREE YEAR OLD TROT PURSE
$4,000
Double Cross CHI ( by Dill
lon Volo Derry ........ 8 2
Cinema b (Dickerson) 49,. /
Yuma b t (White) ........ 2 / s
Guy Stewart br Goomis) 4 70
Nike Sexton b g (Hod-
SOM ............... TO
Time-2.11 IA; els Ia; 2.1S IA;
2.16 IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

The n. E. o. P. will have its regu-
lar meeting at the G. A. f. hall at
Ts0 Monday evening. All members
come prepared to have part in the
nrogranl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

canton Halifax. No. "a. P. NJ, I.
n r, will hold their drill this
~ vening at 5 o'clock in Odd Eel
Ioue hall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20

Henry F. Cummings. former sheriff
Of Kennebec county, was a business
ca-ler In the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
OAKLAND

Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Trueman and
daughter Annie from Smithtown
Branch, n. Y, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Perry at their home on
Main street. Mr.. Trueman was a for
mer pastor of Dunn Memorial Metho-
dist church here in town and as their
stay is limited they will be "at home"
Friday evening and will welcome any
of their old friends.
Mrs. Charles Mower who Is pass
ing the summer at East Vassalboro
was in town Wednesday. She was
accompanied by her sister in law
Mrs. Bessie Field of Searsmont, who
is visiting her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Williams of
Greenfield. Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Miller of Boston, Mass, who
have been touring Canada arrived in
town yesterday and "camped" We'd
nesday night on the Waterville road
near the home of Mrs. Williams cous-
in, Mrs. Aleck Williams. Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams and Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
Ter were dinner guests Thursday with
Mrs. Williams aunt and uncle Mr..
and Mrs. George T. Benson on Maple
street leaving in the afternoon for
Belfast and Portland on their return
home.
Miss Nellie Chandler of Belgrade Is
passing a few days at the home of
Mrs. Mary Hallett on Summer street.
Miss Eva Sparronk of Hallowell
was calling Tuesday on her grand
mother, Mrs. Lottie Williams on
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel B. Wood
sum and Miss Margaret Johnson were
in Augusta, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Day who have
been living in what is known as the
Jackson Gaylord House have moved
their household goods to Waterville
where they will make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Wellington Of
Norwood, Mass, are visiting relatives
in town and are stopping at the home
Of Miss Lena Kerr on Alpine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Benson and
their nephew and wife Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Benson of East Landsdown,
Pa. who are passing the summer here
will go to Poland Springs tomorrow
to visit Miss Louise Benson who is
employed at secretarial work in the
Mansion House for the summer.
Evening star., 1926-10-18
EARLE-Ned Wayburn's Variety
Show.

Ned Wayburn and his latest group
of protegeS are, holding forth at the
Earle this week in one of the best
shows of the season. Dancing, comedy
and songs characterize the several
acts that are combined to make a
pleasant evenings entertainment. The
production, though long, nevertheless
has all the snap that it should have,
and it is never tiresOme. The -Four
Ortons' offer walking act which
introduces new thrillers and comedy.
Next comes Maize Wallace and Marty
May in a clever little skit, Just Sup
pose" featuring songs and chatter
Another offering by Edwin Foley
and Lea Lecture proves q laugh getter.
These two offer comedy in their own
inimitable way. HAP Farnell and
Florence have an act of q different
kind of comedy in Symptoms of For
No Reason" Farnell entertainS dur
ing the internissions. The remainder
of the show is taken by THE Cameo
Revue" with the girls doing most of
the entertaining. Virginia Bacon,
Shirley Edwards, Helen Shapiro and
Eleanor Costa are the outstanding
stars Of this production. The revue
is presented in l3 scenes.
The photoplay attraction is Mis-
mates" a picture based on the play
of the same name. Several changes
have been made in the story. but with
out taking away interest. Doris Ken
yon is starred, with Warner Baxter
and Mae Allison giving good support
The regular house Short-ree! features
and an organ recital by Alexander
.AronS complete the bill
Evening star., 1926-10-18
PALACE-"YOu'd BE Surprised"

There are plenty of laughs at
Loew's Palace Theater this week
where Raymond Griffith, he of the
high silk hat and otherwise immacu-
late attire, is the screen star of You'd
BE Surprised" 1t is a rolicking com
edy, which burlesques a murder mys-
terry from the time the first policeman
appears on the scene until the hand
cuffs are slipped on the surprised vii
lain's wrists. The story opens on a
sumptuous houseboat. Into this scene
walks the host. who announces the
theft of the "Sultana necklace" In
his hand he holds the empty jewel
case, which he shows TO the surprised
guests. Then he tells them he is going
to have the light switched off, he will
place the jewel case on the floor and
when the light goes on again in a few
moments he expects the necklace to be
in its accustomed place ThiS is done,
only when the light goes on the host
Is found lying dead with long knife
i'll his back. OF course, the police arc
called who in turn call the coroner.
who is none other than the silk hated
Griffith. In his usual Sauve manner
he takes hold of the situation, which
develops one surprise after another
until the final fadeOut. You'd BE
Surprised is good entertainment. and
its star is rapidly carving little niche
OF his own in the comedy picture line.
He is we'll supported by Dorothy Sc
bastian, Earle Williams and others.
Albert De Courville's 'Zig-Zag Re
vue, which is the stage attraction, is
one of the most elaborate presenta-
tionS vet shown here in the movie
houses. 1t features Cunningham and
Clements, two clever performers, who
are in turn surrounded bV equally
Evening star., 1926-10-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"

'Sparrows,' the film. in which Mary
| Pickford appears in her latest role,
tries to mix Dickens and Dante.
The scene: a baby farm on an iso-
lated spot of dry land in IA Southern
swamp. an Internal spread of green,
bOttOmlesS mud, live oaks, alligatOrS
and impa ssable lagoOns. The villain:
| Old Grimes, owner of. the baby farm.
who collects from the parents of the
hapless children and when the pay
ments stop throws the little ones into
| the swamp to be swallowed by the
mud. The heroine: Molly, played by
Mary Pickford, who leads the little
brood out of their horrible prison
with all the thrills easily imaginable.
Wading through the sucking mud with
one chubby baby on her back.
The film is a masterpiece of pho
Biography and the audience frequently
is holding its collective breath as the
alligators and the swamp itself, which
is like some foul, hungry, cosnic rep
tile. snap at the children.
The trouble. to be critical, is that
Dante swallows Dickens There is an
overbalance of the horrible. Compared
With Grimes farm, Old Eagins nest
WAS Il homeike, comfortable place.
The Saurlna swamp doesn't literally
swallow the children, but it swallows
that ineffable child element which is
supposed to carry the film. The ad-
vance notices of the picture compared
it with Little Annie Rooney the
previous photoplay in which Mary
Pickford appeared. This kid drama"
of the New York slums does offer
a good comparison. Somewhat marred
by a lollypop ending. it was essentially
Il well balanced composition of tears
and laughter. 1t was perfectly nat
ural. But it is extremely difficult to
laugh or cry over "Sparrows." There
is one touch: for instance. of typical
Little Annie Rooney artistry
where the children write q note to
God begging to be released and sent
j. heaVenWard by means of a kite,
only to have il become tangled in live
oak branches. Here is something just
on the knife-edge between humor and
p#thoS. as child drama should be.
But in this particular play it is like
q rag doll floating in the swamp,
swallowed up in a second by the suck
ing mud
Evening star., 1926-10-18
NATIONAI-"Ben Hur."

Ben Hur' opened the fourth and
fnal week of its current Washington
engagement at the National Theater
yesterday. Metro Goldwyn Mayers
adaptation of Gen. Lew Wallace's i'm
mortal story of the time of Christ, has
commanded probably the greatest
patronage of any motion picture
SHOWN here at regular theater prices.
-tudlences have pronounced it pre-
eminent triumph of screen art.
Flimed on a colossal scale the
photoplay's beauty and grandeur,
pathos and tragedy and. surmounting
mortal story Of the time of Christ has
al. its tranScendence Of theme
visualize the gripping, inspiring story
II Judah. Prince of the House of
!iur The consummate scope of the
"amera has indeed made all the world
mat was ROme's a stage for the
production of Ben Hur" The beauty
y the prologue portrayal of the
Nativity, the thrilling sea fight be.
tween the Roman navy and the pirate
Heet and the climaXing spectacular
chariot race are the outStandinc
scenic episodes. Through the entire
picture gratifying respect for the
deep reverence of the story is main
tanned.