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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23
MILE. NINA is CLEVER
STEPPER AT PALACE

In view of the fact that there
are dance acts just about any place
one would go it is apparent that 1t
takes quite lot of thinking to be
ahead of all the rest in material.
Mademoiselle Nina at the Palace for
today and tomorrow has done just
this thing. She dances a difficult
toe dance to the melody Of the ever
popular Charleston"
Beauty Is not forgotten in the
act, however, despite the Charles
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23

ton" n u m b e 7.
Dancing on her
toes all the time
Nile. Nina offers
a charming num-
Der that appears
to be on the
order Of a slave
dance of some
kind. And to
match the beauty
Of the dance the
music chosen was
t h at inspiring
melody of Korsa-
kow's flynn to
Sun" It makes a
fine impression.
Assisting Mile.
Nina ave z Coua-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23

name was Samuel Griffiths, head Of
a profitable collar factory.
Clyde worked fast enough to in
terest his uncle to the point of a
promise that he might take him to
Lycurgus. This happens. Because
the Griffiths were a large and i'm
portant part in this town, they de-
eide to start Clyde at the bottom,
the shrinking" of collars.
He gets the neck. And starts at
that.
And as starting as that, he Is the
meek" or believes that he is Just
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23
RIGHT HERE
IN INDIANA
BY GAYLORD NELSON =

fcult. But more than any other
single factor II has speeded up
business, professional and socil N
life. No other modern convenient
has done so much to save them.
Think OF the expenditure OF
time, energy and shoe leather n
the three-quarter Of a million dolly
telephone conversations had to be
made face to face instead OF over
the wire, II would be hard to get
along without the telephone but
why do all telephone numbers
have to be wrong?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23

SESillS ~ NC 0OAil6
double duty, APP
pearing in some
of the skits that
w. G. Fields
made famous, as
we'll as in his own
stuff. He. seems
to be on the stage
at least half the
time and the audi
ence w o ul d mt
care If 1t were
even longer.
Ray D oil e y
adds to the fun
with her charac-
teristio business
and Edna Leedom
is a scream dur
ing the particu-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23
FABLES IN FACT

A LADY VISITED A PRISON
AND GOT TO CHATTING WITH
ONE OF THE INMATES PERIOD
QUOTATION MARK AM I TO
UNDERSTAND @ U o TION
MARK COMMA SAID SHE COMMA
QUOTATION MARK THATIT WAS
YOUR DESIRE FOR STRONG
DRINK THAT BROUGHT YOU
HERE QUESTION MARK QUOTA,
TION MARK OH COMMA LADY
COMMA QUOTATION MARK SAID
HE COMMA QUOTATION MARK
YOU'RE ALL WRONG PERIOD
THIS Is THE LAST PLACE IN
THE WORLD I'D COME FOR A
DRINK PERIOD QUOTATION
MARK.
Copyright, 1926, NEA Service. Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23
Who was Abraham Linco1n's

Who was Abraham Lincoln's
chief opponent for the Republican
nomination for Presidentin 1860?
William Henry Seward was the
chief Republican candidate for the
presidential nomination prior to the
1850 convention at Chicago. Oni the
first ballot ne received 1887 votes.
He was. finally defeated by Lincoln.
who later appointed him Secretary
of State.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-23

Eight places in tho zoe block on
Indiana Ave. sell lottery tickets and
sponsor gambling, a correspondent
informed Mr.. F1xit today
DEAR MR.. FIXITi What should
a man do when his two sons. IL and
IS, work all week and then so down
Indiana Ave. and spend Il al Tor
lottery ticketsP J know that's what
they do with their money.
You can buy chance tickets from
s cents up to a dollar, or moro n
you want them. There are eight
places IN the zoo block on Indiana
Ave. selling tickets and gambling
every day. CITIZEN.
Your letter was presented 70 Po-
Hoe Chief Claude T.. Johnson. who
has pledged his word to enforce tho
laws against gambling. Police took
immediate action and made arrests
in that block Friday night.
DEAR MR. FIXITl Tho ounor
OF Noble and Washington SITS. IS n
dangerous place 70 drive after mid.
night. What can be done about
having tho silent policeman run
after midnight as there have been
several accidents with automobiles.
J.F.
There rs no real need for opera.
tion OF stop and go signals after mid
night, Mr.. Fisdt Il advised. Think
OF the light bills tho city saves.
DEAR MIR. FIXI,ri What can you
do about Rochester Ave.S We have
petitioned for grade and gravel fror <
the c., 7. 4 w. tracks 70 Garde u
Ave. This was denied Trucks drive
on our sidewalks. breaking our/rose
bushes and dividing line markers.
WEST SIDE RESIDENT.
Present another petitions with a.
many signatures as possible 10. the
new board OF works. A delegation 81
a few property owners az thu board
OF works meeting At p n. Mon.
days. Wednesday and rridnys would
hain
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A Few Words

lT11HEODORE DRESSER
stands SO high and far
- beyond a lie that he be-
comes life. But put your years
beyond him. Then what? He
tells you life. We all, suffer.
He does. Suffer, bleed and
wonder. think and rebel at
IAN American Tragedy"
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Mr.. FIXIT
Gambling Places Ralded
After Complaint OF
Father,

Let .Mr. Figit present our caso % cit a
officials. He Is Tho Times represents W
tive az the cit han. Write him at TN
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KNOW a man who's mighty
wise; who's sorta opened up
my ewes. until l think /
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
WIN IN ELEVENTH
Over tine Top Takes First in
 Series With BH Silk Sox

Eleven innings of fast baseball were required for the e0ver the Top base ball club. Of Grosven0rdale. to squeeze n 9-7 victory from the B II Silk SoN. of Putnam. in the first game of se- ries played on Adams Field last Sun day afternoon before n crowd of 200 fans. Much credit is due the local club. however. as the hreadmakers were considerably strengthened by the additions of five Blackstone Nal= lev League stars. namely. McAudrnWss Learv Misch. and lpd nalR all Of the Rocldale club. and Ialana 1f the fast East Dougla outfit Playing te had breakg" throughout the silh men ham nercd ont sixteen hifs of Mr AHdrewsz the much touted submarine twirlera collecting iHfHl of fWe Htv 5sen bas es. The Graevennrdalo tallips were timely however seldom leaving a run ner on bases. whereas the local nine had men "die" on the sacks in every inning
 aRipn Nelson secured the longest hit of the dnV when he lifted home run to deep right in the seventh with A man on to tio the score Carey and Bouley gave perfect support in the outfeld and yielded the willow with good results. Clinton. the Boston College man on third paid ID for his costly error in the third. when he ham Ynered ont a line drive Co center for a triple. Dupre played sweet game at short. nieking some fast ones that looked like sure hits Rezzi worked well with Cooler Nelson and held the opposition to ten hits and collect ed ten strike-auts Bates and Leary were esaily the outstanding perform CTS for the visitors and were largely responsible for GrosvenOrdale's runs. Coderre made fine drive 10 deep center for a triple in the tenth
 The summary.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
MILLS FAMILY
Forty Members Hold Reunion
 At Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park. Alexauder's lake, was The scene of most enjoyable family gathering on Saturday. Aug 2s. wheu about forty members of tho Mills family met for their annual re union. 4 bouutful basket lunch was the important feature al noon after which Che various amusemeuts devic- es were enjoyed by ali hands, dld and young Heavy weights and iebt weigbt alike enjoyed the slide. eveH aauah some of tHo la4Ies found tasf t8 muster roHr#9e for tHe cd at he start Boating and elaoea
 6 helped 70 occupy the pat
 . mention hoHze since FaleHiHs# dulped in by same of tha men
 Afa hrIef business HiH voted t8 continue haeiag these as uual reunions. which have been aHIz ted for several years. en Che SatuHiH- before Labor day each year. Tram Mills was chosen president of the re. union. q vice president was chosen also an entertainment committee eoa- sistiue of Raymond Mills. Floyd Pike n voted for each member of he family
 Among those present were MT and Mrs. Frank Mills of North Uxbridge Mass. Mir and Mrs Raymond Mills of Whitias. Mass. Mrs Robert Mills and daughter Barbara of Maine Mir. and Mrs Myron Lyon and daughters Ruth and Pearl of North Wjndham. MT anu Mrs John Lewis and son Gardiner of Hampton. Mr and Mrs Irving Hop. kius with Misses Winifred and Doro= they Pike of Hampton. Mir and Mrs. Kenneth Wetherhee and children Phyllis and Wallace of Worcester Charles Pike of Elliott Miss Alice Pike of Lowell, Mr and Mrs. Floyd Pike and two children of Elliott Mrs. John Scranton of Elliott. Melvin Bick ford of Elliott. Mr. and Mrs Foster L. Burgess and four children of Cen tral Village. Mrs Herman Nogel of Thompson. Mr and Mrs. R. l.. Corbin and sons Byron and Clinton of Wood. stock. C. (. Corhin of Woodstock. Mrs. Cora Perrin of payyile and Mrs Ruth Lyon of North Wuudham
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
Mattoeks-Hiseoek

\ church wedding took place at North Ashford church Saturday Aug. ust 2s at ? p. m.. when Miss Evelyn Mattocks. daughter of Mir. and Mrs Percy MattoekS of Kenyonville be- came the bride of Willis l. Hiscock of Union The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. H. X. Coolidge ef Union beneath an arch of green foliage and golden glow The wed ding march was played by Mrs. Flea nor Lewis of North Ashford.
 Ffe bride wore gown of whit, EeorEttt tte with a veil and carried a shower houqust. The maid of honor Was Miss smith of Providence and sLe Wore pink georgette trimmed with silver laee and a hat to match. Ray. mond Mann af Providence was bee man. 4 reception was held on the church lawn.
 The wedding gifts consisted of si. Yer. linen. glassware and many use. ful gifts.
 After. the reception the couple lef, for short wedding trip.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
OBITUARY
Andrew Grant Morse
 Canfrfhtfei1

Andrew C Morse one If eastevn GaHHecticHf'= most urnminnn' cifH fNos fi03 Sunday Aueust % at his howe in North Ashford after nau-s hsr If sears illness If rheumatism
 Nr Morse was horn in Fastf6rd .lnlV fSGG the son of Ira and H9r= rtett Curtis Morse It. was eduretet iu fhe public schools of Fsztf6ri ard became q farmer and lumber dealer hut devoted much of his time to town afairs and f has heeu said he was thr most in1uentjal man in tho community and au ardent work or for tho hetterment of his town
 Politically he was a Democrat and held many town offices. serving as registrar selectman and member of the town school committee for many wears Mir Morse was sent as reo- rcsentatiye from Eastford 70 the Gen eral Assembly in la0a-t9t0 carrv= inc the vote bv a large majority als thourh Easfford is stronc Rennhliz can town Even after he became m invalid Mr Morse made a rrra. pf. fart ta yete md kept well posted in ar political afairs.
 WIT NIfNH fN0ffitl -AAHh- -iAt-EEt A' 0ho with three dauChters. survives him Ruth employed as secretary at Storrs Arrieultural College Pearl ta enter Bay Path Institute at Snrinr= field. Ner9 a student at Putnam Hieh school He is also survived by two brothers. herty and Frank of Hart ford one sister, Mrs Mary Wheaten of Phoenivviile
 There was large attendance at the funeral which was held Wednes. day afternoon at o'clock from the North Ashford Baptist church of which Mr Morse was member Rev E II Burton of Hartford, a cousin of the deceased. officiated The bearers were his palitieal associates Iudvr I Y Tatem. Arthur N Keith. WI liam & Warren and Archa z. Walker of EastforA There were many hcau- tful floral pieces, silent tribute fn his memory and the esteem he is held n the community.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
ABINGTON

Stanley Amidon is visiting in Mil. ford. \. II.
 James Elliott is visiting Archie Valentine in Hartford.
 There will be no services held at the church next Sunday
 Inspector John Stromberr was nome over the weekend.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chism visited relatives ia Somers Sunday.
 Roy Balloch of Jamaica Pla. call eJ= on drs Ealloeh Sunday.
 \. r. GHosvener recently es= =5rs trip to Proyincetawn, Mas.
 Pearl Hart is home after finishing nursing case ia DanielsoH
 Ms w Il. Gallup has been spend ing fortnight in Milford, N. F.
 Charles Weeks and family visited Mrs. George Hicks last Wednesday.
 alr. and Mrs Fred Keeue called on relatives in Rhode Island Sunday.
 Ernest Clough and family of Yoon- socket called on Mrs. 4. II. Amidon Sunday
 Mrs. Charles Brigham of New York City called on Miss Addie Hutchins Saturday.
 Mildred Stone of Hartford was al the home of her mother over the weekend
 Mir and Mrs Elector LeFort of Hartford were at the Hart's over the weekend
 Mir and Mrs. Edward Dennis left town Monday for New York City and points farther south.
 B. w Whitehouse and son Karl returned Friday from a four days visit in New York City.
 Mir and Mrs. Ed Carson and son Philip of Norwich were Sunday yisi- tors at C. M Sharpe's.
 Pomfret schools open Tuesday, Sept. r while the Putnam High school epeaa Wednesday. Sept. s.
 William Valentine of Hartford and Thomas Elliott of this place motored to Cleveland. Ohio. the past week 70 visit relatives of the latter who live in that city.
 Mr. and Mrs. Garnet MacKay and three children left by auto Monday for their home in Nova Scotia after spending a week with Mr and Mrs. J. H. Elliott.
 Rev. George B. Hawks of East Windsor preached at the Congrega- tional church Sunday and made 8 favorable impression. His text was from Luke 24;39, "See my hands
 4 meeting of the C. F. was heli last Sunday evening at the church with Norman Amidon as discussion leader His topic was What ls Swearing and What Is Wrong With It." The next meeting will be in charge of Virginia Paine. Her topie will be "The Ideal Friendship.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
HOME WEDDING
Miss Hazel Bertha Schrnohll Is
 Bride of Walter B. Knight

North Grosvenordale.-A quiet but pretty wedding took place at Hill Farm North Grosvenordale. Septem- her lgt. when Miss Hazel Bertha Schmoll daughter ef Mrs Schmoll and the late John C. Schmoli, was married to Walter Bancrof; Knight of North Groevenordaie. Rev. Frederick C Baker. pastor of the Methodist Epis- copal church. afieiated. using an im- pressive ring service.
 The spacious living room was ar tistically decorated with ferns and pink and white asters The same col or scheme was used in the dining room. The bridal party entered the living room to the strains of LeheH- Rrin's Wedding March played by Mrs. Stuart F. Schmoll. and Largo by Han del was softly played during the cere- mony.
 The bride was eowned in white crepe satin with bertha and jabot of old duchess lace The tulle veil was eap style. She carried shower bou- quet of brides roses. the lace and veil being same as worn by the brides mother. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Charlotte F. Sehmoll. as maid of honor. She wore a gown of rose petal crepe de chine with picture hat and carried an arm bouquet of fall flowers Betty Jean Sehmoll. the little niece Of the bride. daintily dressed in white. acted as ring bearer.
 The groom was attended by James r. Smith of Manchester. Conn, as best man. After the reception the couple left for a wedding trip. The brides travelling dress was of chanel red geor- gette with hat and coat in harmony.
 Mr. and Mrs Walter Knight will be at home after October lst at Hill Farm where thev will make -heir home with the mother of the bride for the winter.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
Al The Ren.c.ro.vcnnr Inn

Mrs. Loren C. Dubois is among the arrivals nf this week. returning from York Harhpr- where she spent the month of July. Mrs DuBois will re- main at the Main House until late in October.
 Mir. and Mrs John H. Purdy afriv- cd from Murray Bay. Canada. on Wednesday to spend the autumn months at the Main House
 Mrs. Thomas s. Chard and her sis ter. Miss Caroline Whitney. returned to Boston Wednesday afternoon. They have been in residence at the Middle brook since early in the spring
 Dr. Warren Coleman has completed his summer visit and returned to New York Wednesday, Mrs. John Coleman will not leave until the middle of the month
 Among those departing on Septem- Der first were Miss Mary Clark and Miss J. Luqueer to Summit. \. !. General William Aiken and the Misses Aiken. to Norwich, Conn; Colonel John lngalls and Miss Fannie Ingalls,. to Providence.
 Mrs. John Heard has returned from Stockbridge. and is again at the Or chard cottage to complete her summer and autumn visit.
 Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Scott Hovt. of New York, arrived at the Orchard cottage on Wednesday.
 Mr and Mrs. Lewis Quintin Jones. oi Newport. are among the autumn guests who have already come. Thev will be at the South cottage for about a fortnight
 Mr Arthur Thomas. of Providence will be the guest of his aunt. Mrs. William Bradford. at the Main House for this weekend.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend. Of hayerford. Penn. were overnight wis itors on Tuesday.
 Miss Dorothy Morrison returned 10 New York early in the week. after n visit of several weeks at the Orchard cottage.
 New London County Fair. Norwich. Sept. 6. and s. Many fine exhibits Racing. Vaudeville Single admis- sion, 50c.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
IN DIFFICULTY

Judge Edwin (. Dickenson of tbe superior court. has appaintetd Wilson '. Irueblood of New York ferpo. tar{ receiver of the Tracy Elliott a aiils Inc. of South Coventry. Conn MT Iuebiood has also been nads temporary receiver for the same com. pany .n Gloucester K. l.. where it "ANa eperates Wooien mills. ApnB. eahts Tor the receivershin showed eiaims of S2,43o. but il was also shown ,hal the company owes about Squ 0O0 to all creditors l. Is said. however tsat tae company whose assets ars placed at S531,00e is solvent A heafinE tor appointing appraisers will be held st Rockville. Sept. 10.
 Dexter Elliott of Thompson is ona of the officers and managers of ths concern
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
-Vadnsis

Miss Gertrude Nadnais of Putnam, daughter ef MT and Mrs Athanase Nadnais of South Woodstock. and Harry Kelley of Mechanicsville were united in marriage at St Mary's church at 2 o'clock Monday morning by Rev W. Arthur Routhier. who was also celebrant of the nuptial mass. Miss Nadnais had as her bridesmaid Miss Blanche Root of Worcester. a cousin of the groom, and the best man was William Root of Worcester, also a cousin of the groom
 The bride wore lovely gown of shell pink georgette trimmed with white, and a white hat Her shower bouquet was of bridal roses and valley lilies. The bridesmaid wore rose eolored crepe de chine dress with hat Co match. and carried an arm bouquet of tea roses.
 Mss Rose Metras was orgauist. and Che singers were Misses Le0nie Daipla and Jeanette Authier. and Nessrs. Frank adnais and Henri Trudeau.
 \ reception was held after the cere- m9ny at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nadnais. at which a breakfast was served The bride displayed her numerous gifts
 Their wedding trip will be made by motor and will include Maine and New Hampshire. On their return they will make their home in Mechanicsville.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
WEDDING
Cloutier-B Bernier

Cloutier-Bernter
 Miss Eliza Bernier. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bernier of Smith street this city. was united in mar riage to Leon Cloutier. son of Mrs. Mary Cloutier of Webster Monday morning at St. Mary's church. al 9 o'clock. by Rev Adrian Dykeman. who also celebrated the nuptial high mass. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Bernier of Putnam. and the groom had his brother. Arthur Clou- tier of Putnam. for his best man.
 4 charming gown of white crepe de chine trimmed with rhinestunes was worn by the bride, with a veil of white tulle arranged in crown fashion and trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley The brides maid Wore a yellow gedrgetta dress trimmed with flower annliuaes. and d. yellow hat ta match Her arm bouquet was of lea roses
 Mis- Rose Mctras was th arraHist and the singers were Misses Ieenie paiele and Jeanette Authier. and Frank Nadnais and Henry TrHdead Bernard Jewell of Webster sang an Ave Maria during the affertorv
 Following the ceremony q reception was held at the home of the hride's parents. and a buffet lunch was served 10 many relatives and guests During Inc day the couple left for their we'd ding trip which will be spent in New York. The brides going away cos tune consisted of a white satin coat and white chenille hat.
 On their return they will make their home in Webster. where the groom is employed
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
POMFRET

Mrs. Leslie Moore and mother, Mrs. German, who are in the Donlon house for the summer. visited at "The Cabin" Sunday
 Frank E. Rowan and wife and Mir. and Mrs. Russell Ireland and children Evelyn and Russell. Jr. of Bellaire Gardens, N. 4.. are enjoying the week and at "The Cabin" guests of Mrs. Ella Barnard Rowan.
 SeHerai friends and relatives from town metared to Warren k l.. on Monday ta attend the wedding of Fred Darling to Miss Ruth Batter worth After pretty home we'd aiHE the couple left on an automobile rfp. On their return they will re- side in Warren. where Mir. During E engaged in business.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

Rezzi by MeA8drcvs l Time. ? hours. 20 minutes Empires Mil 15rer and Lehcau Attendance 2ue
 Next Sunday the Silk SoX are going to Gresveuordule for return game and will attempt to even the series with the bread makers. Tho Gresveu= ordalc rooters boast that Putnam nine has not been victorious on their grounds for two seasons and are huck ing their club Co win the second game. Now the Putnam management adds that as the hneups include more local players the Silk Sox have an even chance to return victors The game is scheduled to start at 3.l5 p. m. D. <. T.. on the Grosvenordale Company baseball field.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
William Bsleher

William Belcher. aged 26 years died in Denver. Col. August 26, where he had rnue. hoping 70 regain his health He was the oldest son of Rev. Ernest " Belcher deceased and Mrs Beieher now of Fairhaven. Mas and lived n Putnam few wears. his father being pastor of the Methe- dIst church.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
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OVER TIE TOP
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Three base hits. Clinton. Carey. Murphy. Coderre Two base hits Clinton, Carey 2. Rezzi. beary. Home run, k. Nelson Struck out. by Rez xi 10. by McAndrews &. Passed. by
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

A species of warlike ants which will not hesitate to attack a man bod ily are found on the bank of the Am azou
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03
RIG RUBEs TIE THEIR
 BASEBALL SERIES TUESDAY

The Biz Rubes took an easy game ln thgf three out of five series with Che Earls on Adams field. Tuesday afternoon The series now stands two and two The winners team was made up mostly of P II. z players and the seventh sure was their lucky Inning as sixteen runs crossed iu th's frame Marion Weiss. Bove and l. Cartier starred fer the conauerors and Blake. Provost and Reuarz shone far the losers
 Blake pitched an excellent game for the Earls until the seventh when he went up in the air Bave led at bat with an average If thousand five hits in five times up. three of them double sackers The deciding game will be- played on the same field either Monday or Tuesday afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-03

New London County Fair. Norwich Sept. 6. 2 and & Many fine exhibits, Racing. Vaudeville. Single admis- sion, 50c.-Adv.