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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
MUSIC
CHIMES OPERA TWO MORE
EVENINGS THIS WEEK
BY Jessie MacBride

The first of three evenings of light
opera was presented at the little
theater at Wardman Park Hotel last
evening by The Neutrality-suspicious., =
Rollin Bonds group of young sing.
ers Of the city that, as an amateur
company, have given many of the
standard light operas during the past
few years.
They gave "The Chimes OF Nor.
mandy" Planquette's romantic
comic opera, in the small form Of
the little theater, but with a chorus
OF considerable proportion and quite
festive scenes and costumes.
The music is melodious The sou.
brette soprano role was well taken
by Gayle Hunt as Serpolette. Elsie.
Schulze had the leading vocal part
as Germaine and Gladys Hunt, Dor
othy Davenport, Betty Waters and
Virginia Doyle We're the principal
peasant girls.
Harry Myers was decidedly a good
actor as the Marquis Of Bonneville,
while Agostino Arancio, tenor, all
though he overplayed the comedy
part Of the fisherman, yet disclosed
voice of much sweetness that
should be developed. Charles Cor.
don gave the difficult part of Gas
pard, the miser, with dramatic mean
ing, and he sang well.
An entr'acte, in a violin solo by
Rose Novak, one of the chorus, was
a distinct surprise and delightful
experience, for this little player has
real artists touch. with assurance
and vigorous grasp of music that
might well be far beyond her years.
We may look to Rose Novak as an
artist outgof Washington, If she con-
tinues seriously to develop her real
gift.
The Chimes will be repeated to.
night and tomorrow evening at 8:15.
Il &e&
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
PAR TIES FOR
| BRIDE REACH
CHM AK
Secretary Mellon Gives
Dinner-Dance Tonight
for Rosamond Reed

The Secretary Of the Treasury,
Mr.. Mellon, will bring to a climax
this evening the entertaining for
Miss Rosamond Reed, daughter of
Senator and Mrs. David Aiken
Reed, and her fiance. Charles
DENLY, jr.. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles DENLY, whose wedding will
take place tomorrow afternoon.
Secretary Mellon will give a din
ner and dance for Miss Reed and
Mr.. Denby-the dinner being In the
apartment of the Secretary at 1885
Massachusetts Avenue and the
dance in a vacant apartment at
the same address.
In the company. which will be
small. there will be the members
Of the bridal party and the out-of-
town guests who have arrived for
the wedding.
Miss Lenore Scullin, daughter OF
Mrs. Lee p. Warren, was hostess
at luncheon today at the Montgom,
cry Country Club In compliment to
Miss Reed and her fiance.
The Secretary Of Agriculture and
Mrs. Jardine will be the honor
guests at dinner Sunday evening
OF Mrs. j. L. Loose, of Kansas
City, who will entertain a com.
pany Of 40 or so at the Mayflower.
where Mrs. Loose is spending the
winter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
DINNER PARTIES
BEFORE DANCE

Numerous dinner parties have been
arranged to precede the dance which
the Ambassador of Italy and Donna
Antionetta de MARITIME are giving at
the embassy tomorrow evening.
Commander. and Nine. Lais, Mr.. and
Nine. Luciano Masca and Leonardo
Vittetti, Of the embassy group, are
among those who. will have guests
dining with them, and others who
will take dinner guests to the ball
are the Counselor of the Swedish
Legation and Nine. Weidel, Engineer
Conidr. Albert Knothe, of the British
Embassy, and the Hon. Mrs. Knothe
ana Miss Vera Bloom, daughter of
Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom.
Miss Betty Baldwin, niece of Miss
Katherine Judge.
Admiral and Mrs. Eberle will be
hosts to q company of ten at din.
ner this evening in honor of Rear
Admiral William Shoemaker, who
is retiring as chief OF the Bureau
Of Navigation Of the Navy Depart.
nent and win shortly leave for
California to join Mrs. Shoemaker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
RARE RACIAL MUSIC AT
PAN AMERICAN UNION

Latin America in music is always
important.
The director general of the Pan
American Union has issued invita-.
tons for concert to be given In
the beautiful building of the Pan
American Union on next Monday
evening at S:15. The United States
Orchestra, Of rs musicians from the
Army and Navy group will play,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-25
"RIGOLETTO," NOTED STARS,
BY WASHINGTON OPERA


The Washington Opera Company
Edouard Albion, director, will give
Nerdi's grand opera, "Rigoletto," on
March 5, at the Washington Audi.
forum. with an important all.star
cast of principals. a chorus Of rs, and
an orchestra Of SIS.
Alberto Bimboni again will lead the
opera.
Luella Melius. who sang with such
success in the Washington Opera s
"Lakme" recently, will be the Gilda.
John Charles Thomas, just back from
triumphs in Europe, in the Brussels
opera, viii have the title role, and
Ralph Errolle, romantic tenor, who is
We'll known with this company. will
be the count.
A newcomer in an American singer
OF experience is Doris Doe, mezzo
soprano, who sings the role Of Made
lena, while Sigurd Nilsson, completes
the cast.
The return Of Enrica Clay Dillon,
as dramatic director, is also a point
of interest, for Miss Dillon has put
on so many Of the big productions
Of the Washington Opera Company
in the past.
This will be the last opera of their
season. The autumn announcements
had included possible Romeo and
Juliet and also Tristan" but it has
been thought better to leave these
Tor future achievements OF this home
company that has presented SO many
OF the leading stars of grand opera in
their important casts.
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Miles OF pleasure and the Joys Of
automobile ownership can be yours to-
day. Read the Used Car Bargains
Herald Classified section.
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BARONESS Won BELOW
HAS CARDS FOR TEA

4
Baroness Won Below has sent out
cards for an at-home tomorrow
afternoon from to o'clock when
she will have assisting her Mrs.
Harlan Fiske Stone, Nine. Varela,
Mrs. James e. Watson, Mrs. Fred
Purnell, Mrs. George Thorpe, Mrs
Daliett wilson, Mrs. william H.
King, Slgnora Lais, Mrs. Joseph Stin-
son Miss Jennie Mason Gibbs, of
| South Carolina; Nine. Schlimpert,
Mrs John c. Fremont and Mrs. Ed.
win c. Gregory, Of North Carolina,
daughter of Senator and Mrs. Lee
s. Overman.
POPULAR ITALIANS
BEING FETED
The retiring Counselor of the
Italian embassy and Countess
Rogeri will be the guests for whom
Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom
will entertain informally at luncheon
on Sunday at the Mayflower Rep
resentative and Mrs. Bloom enter
tanned informally at dinner last
evening preceding the reception at
the Cuban embassy
Count and Countess Rogeri win
be the honor guests at tea Sunday
afternoon of the Commercial Cour-
selor of the Swedish legation and
Nine. Weidel.
4 = 4
Mrs. Sidney r. Taliaferro enter
tanned at luncheon today when her
guests were Mrs. John B. Hender.
son, Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, Mrs
David H. Blair. Mrs. George Bar
nett. Mrs. Frank T. Hines. Mrs.
u. S. Grant Sd. Mrs. william Mace
Cracker, Mrs. Ira Bennett. Mrs
Frank Mondell, Mrs. William F.
Dennis and Mrs. Harry Ransley.
s.
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose. of
Kansas City. who has been guest
at the Mayflower for the past two
months, entertained at luncheon to-
day at the Mayflower.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
FOUR MILL RATE
 FOR MAPLE HILL
Fire District Sets Tax at Its
 Annual Meeting

A four mill tax was recommended by the commissioners of the Maple Hill fire district, Newington ;.nd ap- proved by the voters at meeting of the district held last night at the Elm Hill school.
 The reports of the treasurer and superintendent and the minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved. L. M. Bancroft re- ported that receipts amounted to s129,3oS.2S and that disbursements amounting to $104.9s3,67 had been made, leaving balance on hand of S24,314.61. c. E. Ericson, superin- tendent, reported that S9 connec- tions had been completed and S6 meters installed. There are six more connections which will be made as soon as weather permits. It was also reported that total of 27,330 feet of pipe had been laid and 40 hydrants connected. When all con- nections have been made, the com- missioners expect that there will be IA customers.
 The commissioners recommended that the clerk, Arthur o. Ames, and Treasurer L. M. Bancroft be paid yearly salary of s100. This action was unanimously approved. Be- sides these items, the budget for the ensuing year includes expenses for interest on bonds, s5175; sinking fund, s2,000; water purchased, 3D. 500; and miscellaneous items amounting to s377.7s, making a to- tai of $10,252.19. From this is de- ducted receipts from water rents, etc. amounting to s4,5o1.44, leaving the total amount to be raised by taxation, $5,751.35. The grand list of the district is approximately s1,- 42S,000.
 The commissioners recommended a tax rate of mills with the idea that a deserve fund would be set ID over the amount of disbursement to cover the principal payment of s4,000 on the bond issue which will be due in 1892. AS the matter now stands small reserve will be pos sible at the end of this year. The commissioners feel that 1t is much more desirable to start with high
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
W. t. I. J. SPEAKER
 l FLATS M0DERN|STS
Says Hip Flasks and Movies
 Contribute to DeCadenCe


 Washington, Jan. 25 R1Hip flasls, current novels, motion pie lures, and society matrons who con- tinue to serve their guests wines and champagne are among agencies con- tributing to disrespect of prohibition. in the opinion of Mrs. Ella Boole, Brooklyn national president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
 Her views were set forth in a keynote address prepared for de- livery today at the opening of the national conference of the union here.
 A survey by the government of the effects of prohibition on industry and national life will be proposed by the conference, Mrs. Boole said. Departments of the interior, agricul- ture and commerce, particularly, will be asked to cooperate.
 Reviewing the progress of the prohibition legislation before the enactment of the eighteenth amend ment, Mrs. Boole declared that mo other amendment adopted by the people of the United States was ever
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
Friends Go for Ride and
 Drive Right Into Trouble

Little things in life cause most of the trouble, according to Sherman Johnson of West Hartford and Elem E. Nelson. aged "A. of IA Osgood avenue, this city. who were ar- raigned in police court this morning on charges of violation of the auto mobile law, their arrests coming about through the keenness of Offi- cer David Doty in noting that the automobile in which they were rid ing on East Main street last night was without lights.
 The officer stopped the car about S:20 o'clock and the driver told him he had neglected to turn on the lights after leaving a store In the neighborhood. Then the off, cer noticed that the rear marker was fastened in place with wire. He asked Johnson for his registration and the latter, after fumbling in his pocket. told him he must have left it in another suit. He was also un- able to produce his operators H. cense, so the officer brought him to the police station.
 Questioned by Lieutenant Bam- forth and Sergeant O'Mara, Nelson
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

the actors fortune in cash or easily negotiable securities, providing the bond fails to materialiZe.
 No move has been made previous ly to open these deposit boxes. Will liam K. Young. one of Mrs Chap lin, legal staff. said, out of courtesy to Chaplin's attorneys and the pend- ing appeal on the receivership.
 Authority for opening the boxes, it as held. was granted under the general court order for the two re- ceivers w. I. Gilbert, and Herman Spitzel. to make complete inven- tor of the Chaplin assets.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
MAY USE FORCE ID
 OPEN SAFETY BOX
Chaplin Receivers Determined to
 Open Vaults

Los Angeles, Jan. 25 P-The Times says Charlie Chaplin's safety deposit boxes in a half dozen Los Angeles and Hollywood banks will be opened forcibly by receivers plac- cd over his California fortune as a result of Lita Grey Chaplin's di- vor suit. unless the comedian posts within the next two or three days a million dollar bond to guarantee payment of s4,000 month tempor- ary alimony.
 A drill will be resorted to, Mrs. Chaplin's attorneys said, to force open the boxes which they believe may contain a substantial part Of
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

CTS to Johnson and the latter's car, in which they were riding. is not registered. Sergeant O'Mara tele- phoned to the state motor vehicle department and learned that John son has an operators license.
 Judge Hungerford fined Nelson s15 and costs for loaning his mark CTS to Johnson, and the latter s3 for driving without a license and s10 for driving with improper markers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

Holmes, the manager. Immediately all apparatus was called and for three hours the firemen worked in cold atmosphere holding the blaze in check. The smoke. however, fill- ed the upper floors making 1t diffi- cult for the men to work there and to search in case all tenants had not vacated.
 The building was well covered by insurance.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
Wires Start Fire Which
 Destroys Auto Truck

Fire caused by wiring destroyed an automobile truck owned by Stanley Olskwicz of McClintock road, about o'clock last night on Broad street. near High street. The fire department w called by an alarm from box 39 at Broad and High streets.
 Co. No. was called yesterday afternoon to honse at 173 Park street. owned by Morris Cohn, and found that an overloaded chimney had caused a scare. but only 2 slight blaze.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

ratified by so many legislative bodies."
 Charging the liquor traffic with having been arrogant in politics and designating the saloon as the "cen- ter of mental and moral degeneracy, Mrs. Boole said the United States Ifs not deriving full benefit of prohibit ton because certain classes refuse to obey the law"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
STAMFORD DRUG
 STORE IS BURNED
Jones', Oldest and Largest, De-
 moliShed by Flames

Stamford, Conn.,, Jan. 20 R- Jones drug store, oldest and largest in the city, was gutted by fire to- day and the four-story building which housed it threatened with destruction. Several women who lived in upper apartments were rescued from the roof by firemen and policemen and taken to tempor- ary homes, one going to the hospi- tai for treatment.
 The fire was discovered in the drug store cellar by Frederick C..
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

CT rate with the possibility of a re- duction than to begin with lower rate, which will probably cause an increase to be made. This action was unanimously approved by those present.
 MesserA L. M. Bancroft, E. w. Pape, and Linus Gronbach were re- elected commissioners for terms of | three years each.
 The question of clearing snow from the hydrants was brought up again. Thus far, those propesty owners who have hydrants on their property are not cooperating with l the commissioners in this matter. No definite report could be given on fire insurance rates since the New England Exchange of Boston has not made report to the dis trict. However, when Inspector Garmon of the Boston underwriters was here last week. he found that there was a working pressure of from 65 to 90 lbs. This is higher than at first expected and with MT. Garmon's enthusiastic approval of the system, a rate of about 75 cents per $100 may be expected, it is said. Residents of the west section of Elm Hill who are within # miles of the house of Co. of the New Britain fire departments, have already ob- tained rates of between 50 and 60 cents. This rate will be as of Octo- Der 1, 1926 and cash rebates will probably be made by the insurance companies.
 At the meeting of the commis- sioners held immediately after the meeting of the district. the follow ing officers were reelected Tor the coming year:
 Harry H. Howard, president: Lau- ren M. Bancroft, treasurer; Arthur O. Ames, clerk. It was also voted to ask E. B. Proudan town tax col lector,s to assume the duties of the district collector. MT. Proudman will accept the position. The com- missioners decided that water rents will be due on March 1 and Sep tember 1 of each year, half of the rent payable at each date. The tax will be due on the first of May.
 The last of a series of whist par ties will be held at the Grange hall Wednesday evening. Much interest has been manifested in these gath erings and it is possible that E. A. Elliott, who has ably conducted them, will continue the parties through the month of February.
 The regular meeting of the Grange will be held at the hall this evening at o'clock.
 A Grange dance will be held at
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
Special Notice

All members of St. Stefan's so- ciety wishing to attend the funeral of Joseph Breininger of 41 Hickory street, Meriden. Wednesday morn- ing should meet in the hall on Glen street, at 7:s0 Tuesday.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

the hall. Friday evening. Arthur Prescher of the Center and his or chestra will furnish music. E. A. Elliott, chairman of the committee in charge. reports that, in case the hall is not rented for outside parties these Friday night dances will be continued through the month of February.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Newington Congregational church will serve supper January 31, from to 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

Herbert l.. Welch will lead the regular Sunday evening meeting of the Christian Endeavor of the New ington Congregational church next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

Fred Wilson has returned to the Springfield Y. M. c. A. college after spending a few days at his home on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

Leslie Davis of Scituate, Mass, has returned after spending few days with his mother, Mrs. George Davis of Main street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

Justice of the Peace E. Stanley Welles sent William Gilman to jail for 10 days last night in town court. Gilman, is from Middlebsiry, Vt. and was charged with vagrancy. After complaint by B. w. Schultz of New Britain, owner of the old pen factory in the Seymour Park dis trict, that someone was building fires there, Constable Raymond Hal leran made an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Gilman.
 Rev. John A. Moir. who was re- gently appointed temporary pastor of the Newington Congregational church, has taken up his residence at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jesse L. Stebbins on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-25

A Grange dance will be held at
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-20

he had also passed another check for
$40 at the store and that among
other things he had sought to obtain
possession Of an automobile by trad
|. ing groceries for it. and had also
taken sudden leave one evening
with the machine filled with groc'
cries.
After his arrest an investigation
was conducted into his marital
state, it being intimated that he has
two wives. Connor admitted, 1T Is
said, that he had married recently
and that he did have wife pre-
viously. He said that she had told
him she was going to get divorce
and that he told her to help herself
He said that he believed she had OBJ
tanned the divorce and that he was
therefore entitled to wed again. AS
far as could be learned in the inves-
tigation an interlocutory decree OF
divorce had been awarded in the
case but no final decree granted as
yea. This report, however, was not
definite.
The case has been continued over
until September 2, when a hearing
on the application for probation
will be held,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-20
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND TIE
STyTIsG IoRSTEE

Hopping down the seashore, sandy
beach, as fast as he could hop
Uncle Wiggilv murmured over and
over to himself
1T must not be! Boiling himself
in hot water to turn red so he will
be stylish! 1t will kill poor Bill!
think YOU said his name was Bill?'
and Mr.. Longears turned to look a;
tho jolly lobster whom he expected
to see beside him.
But the rabbit had hoped Sc
fast that the laughing creature was
far behind. And when he had caught
up to the bunny uncle the jolly lob.
ster, a bit out of breath, said
''You go to fast for me. I'm not
huilt for travelling on land. l can I
hurry sol
Z" Yet we must hurry if we are 70
save Bill from boiling himself to
death so he will turn red and be
stylish!' exclaimed Mr.. Longears.
"Yes, yes, know! Ha! Ha! Hai =
chuckled the jolly lobster. ''You
must excuse me for laughing he
went on, "but it strikes me as fun
ny to think of Bill being so silly
as to think he could boil himself in
hot water and not feel it. Ha! Ha!
IIo-''
"You had much better hurry along
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-20

the reasons for them and outlining
the situation faced in various teri
tories.
The next portion is devoted to
Imperial Valley. A general descript
ion of the valley is given. An out
line of the crops and the amount OF
production is set forth. Then follows
few paragraphs on flood menace
to the valley and damage caused by
the continuous carrying of silt down
the river.
The Boulder Canyon project covers
three pages of writing while propos
ed substitutes are outlined in the
next five pages. Reclamation and the
All-American canal are next dis
cussed. Domestic water, power and
the Swing johnson bill wind up the
story with large map carried under
the back cover.
The book is we'll written and gives
n concise, accurate report on con
ditions as they now stand.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-20

with me and try to save Pill from
the pot instead of laughing SO
much, said Uncle Wiggily a bi:
serious like and sternly.
IAN right Then YOU hop along
on the shore and II swim in the
sea close to the beach, offered the
Jelly lobster. I'VE II get along bet
ter that way And they did, the
rabbit hopping and the lobster swim
ming. | told you, in the story before
this one, how the jolly lobster pull
Cd Uncle Wiggily's coattails and
told about his friend Bill Big Claw
going to boil himself so he would
turn red and be stylish,
Right away Uncle Wiggily knew
that would never do, so he told Mr.
Flip Tail, the Jolly lobster to hurry
and try to save Bill from being
boiled They were on their way now
and l am going to tell you what
happened.
With Uncle Wiggily hopping and
mr.. Flip Tail swimming, the two soon
reached a point on the beach where
they could see the smoke of fire.
And, little later, they reached a
cove i'll a half circle of sand hills,
where they saw another lobster sit
ting on a pile of seaweed and watch
ing tin pail of water that was
boiling over a blaze of drift wood
made in fireplace of stones.
"Hello, Bill" called Mr.. Flip
Tail, and he spoke in jolly voice,
even though he knew something
serious might happen.
".Oh, hello, Jake! You re just in
'ime." cried the lobster who wanted
to be stylish. - You re just in time
10 see me get stewed or boiled, or
whatever you call it!'
THAT 5 what | came about,
explained Mr.. Flip Tail. "And !
brought "A friend with me. Meet
Uncle Wiggilv, Bill. And, Mr.. Long
ears, this is Bill"
I'm glad | met him before i
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-20
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
August 20. 1912

Mrs, Roger Webster of Holtvillc,
returned this morning from the
coast.
Within a week or two cotton
picking viii begin in earnest in In
porial Valley and the gins will be
ready for work. The crop is coming
forward in the most satisfactory
manner and the average acreage out.
Put will be the biggest ever known
here
Superintendent Carberry, of Water
Company No. !, expects to have the
new dredge ready about September
u.
Mrs. IIictt and daughter, Harriet
left last night for their home near
Modesto, after a pleasant visit with
Mrs. Iliett 5 sister Mrs. o. 6.
Horne.