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New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
UNCROWNED QUEEN
 DIES IN BAGDAD
Mrs. Bell Recognized as Power
 in MeSOpOtaInian Affairs

London, July 13 Pl-Mfss Cor trude Margaret LoWthian Bell some times called oy the Arabs the un- crowned queer of Mcsoporamfa. ." died Sunday night in Bagdad while asleep.
 Her official position was oriental secretary to Sir Henry Dobbs bich commissioner for Mcsopotamia. She was renowned as traveller. author and poet and was one of the great est authorities on Arabs and their customs.
 Her intimate acquaintance with the desert routes and the ways of the Arabs proved Of great value to the British military authorities dur ing the world war and when Great Britain took a mandate over Meso- .potamia and established King Feisa, lat Bagdad
 Miss Bell became a powerful in. .auence in native affairs and King Fcisal relied upon her advice. She was frequently 8 go-betwecn for the British commissioner and Arab ehiettains, Her house in a suburb Of Bagdad was a rendezvous of am bas5adorial importance and she re- ceived many foreign visitors.
 Miss Bell was credited with having had a remarkable acquaintance with the subtle mentality of orientaIists which led the Arabs to trust her more than any other European. She always showed intense interest in the Arab race and its progress.
 When she thought an occasion called for fraulncss she did not hcsi- tate 10 indulge in outspoken Ian- guage with both British officials and Arabs.
 It was reported that when Lord Asquith once advocated that the British quit Mesopotamia she blunt ly told him he did not know any thing about it, Five years ago she wrote mp the Mesopotamian civil ad- ministratiou for the British govern ment and her report was the first official white paper" written by woman.
 Miss Bell was ;he daughter Of Sir Hugh Bell, an ironmaster and col fiery owner. She was educated al Queen college, London. and St. Margaret's, Oxford. She was fcl- low Of the Royal Geographical so- cety, was attached to the military intelligence department at Cairo, Egypt, in 1915, and was laison off cer of the Arab bureau in Irai in 1916. She was mentioned in dis patches four times. She was born in 1888.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
ON POLICE BLOTTER

Mrs. Marion SzczcdrzeiewsN of 80 Union street complained to the po- lice last night that Mrs. Mary Laziu- ski oI 59 Beaver street slandered her. The latter claims the former has owed her $40 for twenty years.
 Officer Fecncy investigated com- paint that articles were stolen from Rackliffe Brothers Co.,, Inc, truck, and reported that two small chil- drcn were inn cated.
 Morris Silver of 1GS Greenwood street complained that two milk bot ties on his yeranda were filled with filth, and about two dozen Jacks were placed in front of his garage.
 Louis BiclslI of Y Judd avenue complained that boys play ball and break windows in the ncighborhood.
 John P. Mcguire of 102 Linwood street reported this morning that his sons bicycle was stolen during the night. Later, he found it.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
WEALTHY MEN PLAN COMMUNITY EFFORT
A Rich San FranCiSCaDS to
 Donate Part Of Fortunes
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 Stn Francisco, July Is Pj- Fourteen ot San Franciscos veal thlest men, representing fortunes in excess of $lUUo0G,upo, met yestcr- day and formed community foundation under which millions Of lhe surplus wealth of the richer families will be donated 10 the fu- ure benefit ol the community as d whole.
 Under plans advanced at the meeting, each O. ;he members ot the new organization will make specific gifts for charitable, scientific and ed ucational purposes. and sclt-per- pctuatlng board Of trustees will be formed 10 handle bequests after donors death.
 Charles w. Merrill was appointed chairman with instructions to name a committee authorized to make study Of the Rockefeller and the Russell Sage Foundations and all other leading community funds op- cratins in American cities, Organi- za,i3n details will he perfected at a meeting 10 be held in October.
 The call for yesterdays meeting Vas issued by Merrill William II. troCAer, banker and republican na- tiona committeeman from Califor- mia; Mortimer E}rishhacker, banker and member of The board or regents Of the University Of Californian Paul Shoup railroUl executive and mem bcr Of the board Of trusotes Of stan for University: Clay Miller, mer- chant and former president Of the Chamber Of Commerce here.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Small Children Like Newly Opened PIaYgrOund

The youpngsters O. the city placed their stamp or approval on the new playground opened this week at Walnut Hill park by hocking in hun dredS to make use Of the special apparatus for the smaller ones who find the equipment in other play grounds too dangerous or monopo- Hzed by their big brothers and Sis ters.
 Especially popular is the merry go-round, q piece Of equipment moi tound in tho other grounds. Swings, see-saws and chutes have heon placed and sand boxes will soon be available. (
 The grounds were laid out by the park board and the equipment SUD- piled by the public amusement com mission, The field is located near the LinWood street entrance and has been constructed with the idea Of serving the small children.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
OTHER woMEN's HUsBANDso

"Othor Womeu's Husbands" the Warner Brothers picture now be- ing shown at the Lyceum, has four prominent stars, Monte Blue, Marie Provost, Huntly Gordon and Phyl- lis Hayer, and it is a quadrangle of domestic love and tribulations. Monte Blue has the role of a lov- ing husband until he is introduced 10 the sCheming vampire, played by Miss Harer, by q lawyer friend, Huntly Gordon, who is secretly smitten with the other mans wife. Miss Provost is the trusting wife who becomes hcartbroken at her husbands indiscretions and agrees when the lawyer friend recom- mends divorce Proceedings ad- vance 10 the stage where a court hearing is held. Then the wife glances at her husband. Her testi- mony falters and a recess is de- clared. Here the drama takes a peculiar but withal pleasing and satisfactory twist.
 Jane Novall as the pathetic little owner of stretch of California timberland which is coveted by wealthy lumber king who seeks to cheat her of this, her only worldly possession, rises to new histIionic heights in Whispering Canyon" !" which is the companion feature at the Lyceum.
 The latest news reels and the new release in "Tho Amazing Ad- ventures of Magic" round out the program.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
TWO BOYS INJURED
One Gets Caught On Picket Fence and Breaks Arm, Other is struck By Auto While Playing.

Caught in q picket while vaultng a fence at his home at 42 Grove street yesterday nine-ycm- old Walter Kazwacky Was thrown 10 the ground, tracturing his left fore arm. He is in the New Britain Gen cral hospital.
 Paul Smith. Jr. tiyo-y -yrar-olH son of Mr. and Mrs Paul smith of l57 Meadow street is in the New Brit ain General hospital suffering rom injuries sustained when struck by an automobile driven by Thomas Clinch Of &l Fairyicw street ycster- day. The boy was playing near the American Hosiery plant on Park street and darted across in front Of the Clinch ear. He was taken 10 the hospital by Mr. Cljnch where he was found 10 be suffering from slight conclusion.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

cal offerings and comedy bits. Nor ton and Parker keep up the good work with their bit and Wilkens and Wilkens bring on the big laughs of the performance with their crazy comedy which is very entertaining, Lane-Travers Co. pre- sent a musical dancing revue which Is very colorful and pleasing.
 The third attraction for the bill IS Commodore Byrd's flight to the north pole. For the first time in the history of the world actual scenes of that barren country that has de- lied discovery except by one other American, Peary are brought back to civilization and shown to the millions who patronize the theaters that arc fortunate enough to obtain this valuable film. The picture was taken by Com. Byrd himself as he flew over the pole.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
Hold Companion of
 Drowning Victim

Hull, Mass. July tS LPl-Tolice to- day We're investigating the reported drowning of an unidentified man in Hull bay yesterday.
 Joseph Considine Of Quincy told them that he and the other man had put out in small motorboat late in the afternoon and that his com panion whom he was unable 10 name, fell into the water near Sheep Island. An army sergeant at Fort Andrews to whom Considine first told his story made a futile attempt to locate the body. Considine was held for further questioning.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
B. $. LECTURE TOMORROW

NJ. L. Herr of New York, repre- senting the International Bible Stu dents association, will give a lecture tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and again in the evening at 7:45 o'clock in the l. B. g. hoom at 259 Main street. His subject will be 'Dcliver- ance." Mr. Herr is one Of the so- ciety's oldest and is claimed 10 be one of it's best speakers. He has travelled for the International Bible Students for the past 25 years. The lecture is free and open 10 the pub lie. No collection will be taken.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
FOREST FIRES RAGING

Denver, July 13 Pt-l'ires of serious proportions were raging to- day through the finder dry forests Of western Montana and northern Idaho, cutting destructive paths oyer a wide area. BlaZes of less serious proportions are reported in Washington, Oregon and Canada.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
300 Year Old Records
 In State Line Row

Concord \, IT,. July 13 Pt- documents dating back as far as 1920 will figure in the decision of the boundary dispute between this state and Vermont They were in- .uded in dispositions that covered ooo typewriter pages filed yestcr- lay with Benjamin W. Couch of this ,itN, commissioner in the case for
 Inc United States supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

Rev and Mrs Lloyd Reich and family left Sunday on a threc-day automobile trip to Boston. At a rc- cent meeting of the Congrcg gational church. Rev Reich presented his resignation because of i'll health, It was voted to ask him to reconsider.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13
REMINGTON NEWS

George w. Pittsiuger who was formerly a letter carrier ill New Britain and who has been at the New Britain General hospital for several months suffering with an in~ jurcd foot Is slowly improving and is now at his home on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

Major Harry Smith and family are spending their vacation in New Britain and vicinity. Major Smith is a brother Of Mrs. Mabel A. Fieber Of Frederick street. Major Smith is stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia where he is an instructor.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

The regular monthly meeting of the board Of selectmen was held last night at the town hall, Bills 10 be paid were passed upon and routine business was taken up.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

The men will have charge Of the meeting of the Grange tonight at the Grange Hall. Special officers will be elected to carry on business.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

Miss Elsie Elliott, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. E. A, Elliott Of Main street, is spending two weeks at the Starley Cottage at Grove Beach, Clinton,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

Gordon Rice, Marcus Goodale, Chester Lewis and Andrew AgogliatI went 10 Coney Island Sunday on an excursion from Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

AIr and Mrs. A. l.. Hollings, for merly of Hartford, have bought 1ae house on Main street built and oTH- ed by H C. Ramm Of New Bri,niu Mrs. Holliugs is the daughter Of kT and Mrs. Charles R. Hare, former residents Of Maple Hill.
 Permits have been issued by Building Inspector Dwight l. Chi chester to J. v. Backstrom and E E. Shelton for cottage houses, Both houses will be located on Main street.
 Gordon Woods, son of Mrs. Eva B Woods Of Main street, a teacher at the Center school who has been ill at the Hartford hospital, is i'm proving and is expected home soon.
 Mr. and Mrs. r. J. Ficbcr Of spent yesterday with their daushtpr-in-law, Miss Mabel A. Fieber of Frederick street.
 Mrs. Brown Of Mcri3ru, is il at the home O. heg daughter, Mrs. (. L. BOyington, of Main street.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-13

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New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

Our motive in writing this article Is purely one of a desire to point to a shining example of success borne out of clean dealing and hard work ! We should feel deeply hurt were our words misconstrusd to sound like a mercenary thought! We prefer say ing good things to heroes while they live, Epitaphs on 'ombstones are cold. He ventured into the picture business some fl years ago. when he opened the Pastime theater at An- sonia. Conn. an upstairs house seat irg about $50 With constant plug sing and honest handling Of his pa irons he soon made this small house yield a very fine profit each year. Urged to do greater things he planned the building which now tol theater. He somewhat over rated the town at the outset and his gesture Tn giving to Ansonia the de luxe house which he did. almost " indomi'ahle will 10 overcome all for bidding obstacles to his success he nained the who1ehearted support of the people of that locality. and the Capitol fourished' From then on his march of progress is an open book. Everyone connected with film business for any degree Of time knows that he steadily gained the with whom he came In contact. Mir. HofYman's policy has always been one of Give and let live" and such a personality as Is his. linked with such square deal viewpoint. could not helr but erdear him to all Most successful men have certain num- her Of enemies' This Is invaria hlv the case! Rut in the case Of [ !. Hoffman unless we are greatly nris- taken. we are certain he has naught but staunch friends
 ''This outhurst of eulosetic en- thusiasn Is rerhans occosionei hv the opening of his greatest mile stone of achievements the new Strand at New Britain. Conn. Touched with the wand of magic which he so nassuminglv wields this new house will radiate his per sonality' His leadership will forth with urge this new venture to ulti- mate success! That, we are as- sured' His uncanny mastery Of showmanship will by Its own merit
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
Prominent People Will
 Attend Opening Showing

Interest in the new Strand Thea- ter Is not confined to local circles but has attracted attention in many parts of New England. Many prom inent persons. men and women in the theatrical industry. will be guests of the Hoffman Brothers at the inaugural performance.
 The Strand in many respects is a departure from the traditional thea ter design. It's entrance, it's marquee and main Hobbies will have bril- liancy and atmosphere that sur passes anything in the country.
 The theatrical trade is taking a keen interest in these features of New Britain's new theater
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

plane to that position In the bal cony from which the walk may be continued, without the slightest lost effort. either into the loges or into the balcony.
 Horn Co.'S 3Stst Theater The architectural firm that de- signed the Strand theater is c. F. Horn Sons of New York, one of the leading firms of this kind in the world. Incidentally old timers may recall that it was the original mem- Der of this firm and the father of the present architect. who designed and built the Lyceum theater here S5 years ago. At that time the firm was known as Horn and Smith. It also was the father of the present architect who designed and supervised the construction of the famed Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
 c. F. Horn Sons have built thea .ters all over the North American continent. from Canada to Santa Domingo and from New York 10 Seattle. They already have SSo thaaters to their credit in various narts Of this hemisphere and the Strand Is their 2S1st effort in their Nalf century of business.
 Fred Miester. the engineer Tn charge Of the structural work of the Strand Is the leading theatrical structural eneineer of the country and it Is he who is tho engineer Tn the construction of the famous Cathedral Of St. John the Divine in New York
 Hoffman Conceived plan
 Undoubtedly it is to I. J. Hoffman of the Hoffman Theatrical Enter nrises that New Britain people are indebted for having this delightful million dollar playhouse. II was Mir. Hoffman who conceived the idea of bringing such thea'er to New Britain and it was Mir. Hoffman who started the ball a'roling that has rolled this dream into a reality. Rut Mir Hoffman is not a dreamer. He is q "doer" and far sighted "doer' at that A native of New Haven and a graduate of the Yale Law school, he early in his career turned his at tention to business with his legal training as it's foundation. Fifteen or sixteen years ago the movie in- dustry was a wavering infant. The more daring were sure of its suc- cess. The timid thought it but passing fancy. Comparatively few dreamed it would grow as 1t has. But Mr. Hoffman was one of the far sighted ones who looked ahead decade and more
 His first venture might be said was a 'tlier" if one wanted to dramatize Mir. Hoffman's career But it was not "flier". It was an effort built on the foundation of looking ahead. He went to the little city of Ansonia and there, to the amazement of all. proceeded to build theater for movies with a seating capacity of 1000. The idea of 2.000-seat
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
Opening of Strand Is to Be Gala Theatrical Even

more than that. The entire floor of the house is covered with heavy car peting of an old rose tint with graceful leaf-like design. The afore- mentioned wall covering of silk velour was made by the Cheney Brothers mills in South Manchester and this covering alone cost s6,0Oo.
 Stage Curtain Cost SS,OOO
 The main curtain on the stage, of heavy Cheney silk damask, cost $S,- 900 in itself. The box draper1es too, are of Cheney silk velour.
 Tho lights themselves are decora- tive. The wall lights, shielded with delicately tinted shades, are of orna- mental design and some of these fix lures were four months in the making from the time the order was sent in. House lights equipped for giving almost. any desired lighting effect for acts or pictures, are of blue, white and red in all combina- tions. ....
 The electrical wiring was done by the Edwards Electric company which specializes in theater work and the fixtures were furnished by Black and Boyd of New York, thea ter fixture specialists. The wiring of the house i5 Of course inticate but withal simply and easily controlled. there being several sets of switch boards all of which can be controlled from master switchboard in the basement. There is board to con- trol the working lights in the house. Another controls the main stage lights while yet another operates the front lighting system.
 Beautiful Mezzanine Floor
 When the mezzanine of the Strand was described as beautiful that word was inadequate. but that Is what it is just the same. The meg zanine of the Capitol is regarded as one of the best hereabouts, but that at this new playhouse Is easily one of the most attractive in the entire country. Entering after ascending ltlt IllLtl pIS SletlLtGtSc anu SlcP pms across the promenade balcony, one comes into a spacious and comfort ably lighted room. Running the en- tire breadth of the back of the house, furnished with rich furnish ings of the English influence to har- monize with the Adam design of the theater, lighted by row of attrac- tive wall brackets and above by a series of so-called "cove lights" the effect Is marvellous. The walls are tinted in old gold and ivory while the ceiling is vaulted. of ornamental plaster and without the sembance of sameness of barrenness since decorative designs are everywhere evident. On either side of the ceil- ing, where it approaches the side walls, are little coves Of semi circular, parabolic design with hid
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full movie house. has been phrased the pearl of New England picture houses. The Strand is the glittering diamond of vaudeville theaters set in the midst of this hustling. bust ling modern American city-the Hardware Center of the World.
 Is Beautiful Light
 Swinging down Main street the eye is instantly attracted by the bril- liantly illuminated marque. The outer lobby. distinctive and rich in appearance. leads into a main lobby which really is a revelation. Ameri- ca has few of the beautiful old palatial homes by which Europeans may compare things beautiful but the American people are familiar with gorgeous interiors seen in the silent drama backgrounds and this main lobby can best be described by being compared to one of the most lavish interior scenes ever filmed.
 Lobby Is a Revelation
 Wide and spacious, brilliantly lighted by glistening chandeliers and wonderful ornamented brackets. with shining marble walls and over
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

den lights situated every eight | inches. These furnish a strong yet sufficiently subdued indirect lighting.
 Thick, luxurious carpets cover the flooring and an ornamented bronze railing surrounds the well. This
 me2zanine well Is a halcony-like
 opening looking down into the rear of the main auditorium and on the
 opposite wall Is mural decoration | that equals anything artistic in this 1 section of the country.
 Tho Feast Of Bacchus
 It is a mural. running She entire | breadth of the theator depicting the
 Feast of Racchrs. This mural was executed hy Vincent Marsiollott' | himself. Mir. Marciollotti heinz a member of the celebrated New York 1 firm Of artists sncciali2ior in mural
 aocorations. Nareionotti decorated
 tho Mark Strand thoator ir Erook- ! ", as well as the Theater Child
 ord others
 1 Wide ais'es lead from either end ! tIso leading from the mez7a nine Is
 T 1adios' retiring room. comforta hlv fN~niehed and olso mons smoking Nr1 louncirg room. These rooms
 1rN'icote einr''o- roor's downstairs The ren's lourcirr room 's
 r"~rethino of sn in~ovafIon here Tn
 Now B~itn'o since Y offers a room
 7o~i~,od rrirnarilv for lounrinr and
 'roen rooms --e the wash rooms and IlNvatnr'ee Tbore Is not cnothe' | tNorter Tn this city wh'ch has 2
 ~onm set aside for snoIiirr hv the 1on~ fe1t The Stror1 !, having ,such place. tnkNe a distinct sten forward in catering to the comforts | of its natrons md more especially since the smoking room Is comfort
 Hhlv furnished with chairs and lounges
 Sta~c Has Amrlc Snncc That the stace will ho able to ar- mr,ofnte any vaudeville act In the count~v Is easily soon when 't Is stnted that It measures SoxT2 feet in size and the rigging. for the flies, scenery and other equipment. has a total of eo,ooo feet of rope. Thare are 1h dressing rooms for perform CTS and ench room not only has 'oi(ct facilities hut also has an in- dividual shower bath, which Is