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New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
HOW TO JUDGE HIS TEMPER

General Erich Ludendorf reveals his temper by the manner in which he breaks his bread, said Prof. Hugo Vogel. who was commissioned to paint life at army headquarters during the war.
 "Ludendorff has a peculiar habit of break ing his bread into small bits the minute he sits down to a mea' Professor Vogel nar- rates '"These small pieces of bread he moulds into pellets If he makes thcns slowly, with one hand only, it means that he Is in good humor. If he turns them quickly, a storm is brewing. And if he uses both hands, things are in pretty bad shape and everybody is ex- tremely careful not to irritate him.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Patents Issued to
 Connecticut People

Patents issued by the 1T. S. Patent Office February 1, 1927, to Connecti- cut inventors.
 (List compiled weekly from the Official Gazette by the office Of Harold G. Manning, Walk-Over Shoe Store, 211 Main street, New Britain.
 John J. Donovan, Waterbury. Shaving mirror.
 George G. Going, Middletown, as- signor to Remington NoiselesS Typewriter Corp, N. r., N. Y. G patents) Typewriting machine. George F. Howard, Butler, Pa. assignor to Hartford Empire Co. Hartford. C patents) Method of and apparatus for forming sheet glass apparatus for forming sheet glass. Edward A. Mover, West Hartford assignor to Pratt & Whitney Co.,. N. Y., N. Y. Tailstock clamp.
 Robert l.. Shipman, Trumbull Electric arc welding.
 Spencer J. Teller, Hartford, and J. J. Thatcher, Wethersfield, assign. ors to Pratt & Whitney Co.,, N T.. N. Y. Work support.
 John J. Thacher, Wethersfield, as. signor to Pratt & Whitney Co, N. Y. N. Y. @ patents) Chip and blank separator for lathes, forming attach. ment for lathes, and automatic lathe. August J. Trenck, Milford. Wire. i covering machine. Frederick F. Wiggins, Bridgeport and c. E. Wiggins, Boston, Mass Travelling sewing machine and meth cd of securing material to carrier l wires therefor.
 Otto William, Cosey Beach. Com bination tool. Trade Marks Registered The Bradley, Smith Co.,, New l Haven. Candy on stick or peg. The G. Drouve Co.,, Fairfield Stationary, movable, and ventilatint skylights, metal sashes in general | hothouses, etc.
 The 1nsrAhar, E., Go, Bristol Clocks and watches.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
DEBUTANTES WORRIED.

King Georges reported aversion to shingled and bobbed hair is causing considerable worry to debutantes who are preparing to be pre- sented at Court this year.
 Many of them believing in safety first have been getting spare tresses worked up to wear as a coiffeur. It is known that the King prefers long hair to the shnged style but court officials think it absurd to believe that he is likely to keep shingled or bobbed hair women from being presented at court
 Word has been passed that there will be no change in court regulations this year from those of last season, and long as the Dob beds and .shingleds can wear the regulation three feathers in their hair, it is thought they will have nothing to worry about.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

Q. When were American Marines sent to Nicaragua before and how long were they kept there?
 A. Marines were landed in Nica- ragua in 1912 and it was announced that they would remain until an efficient native militia could be created and trained by American officers. The detachment of Marines was withdrawn August 3, 1925.
 Q. Are any of the fifty dollar gold pieces that were minted in 1877 still in existence?
 A. There were two coins of this denomination minted in the year 1877. Each sold for s10,000 which is the record price for coins. They have not been seen since the year they were minted. They were ex- actly two inches in diameter and eighth of an inch thick.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
FENCING AGAIN POPULAR

Fencing Is reganing some of the popularity it had in the days when every gentleman car red sword-and used it.
 Lucien Gaudn. to whom few dispute the title of the worlds greatest swordsman, was voted the most popular of French sporting champions in recent newspaper contest Car pentier was second Robert Grassin, the bicycle rider third, and Suzanne Lenglen only fourth. now that she is a professional.
 Gaudin's career a fencer covers a quarter of a century. After the war the French Fencing Federation declared him beyond competition" so he ranks as a super champion while the actual championship titles ac- corded to others. all of whom he has beaten repeatedly.
 He excelled first in fos, then added the title of champion with the epee and latterly he has used the sabre. His most startling per formance of late was the defeat in one evening of a group of leading fencers with the three arms, beating each man at his own game.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

all bear the Lincoln head and were coined at the Denver mint.
 Q. Is the composer of "The Rosary" dead?
 A. Ethelbert Nevin, the com poser, died February IT, 1901, at New Haven, Connecticut.
 Q. Are white and negro soldiers stationed at Schofield Barracks Honolulu, Hawaii?
 A. The 27th Infantry composed of white soldiers, and the 24th and 18th Infantry and 9th and 10th cavalry, negro regiments, are sta- toned there.
 Q. How are the glass balls sed for Christmas treet decorations made?
 A. They are blown by a glass blower and after being cooled they are covered with a coat of silver nitrate and then dyed.
 Q. How many vessels are owned by the United States Shipping Board?
 A. The annual report of the Commissioner of Navigation shows that on June 30, 1926. the United States Shipping Board owned 1,O54 vessels of 1000 gross tons and over.
 Q. When was Joan of Arc burn ed at the stake?
 A. May 30, 1431 at Rouen, France.
 Q. When were the Olympic Games inaugurated?
 A. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece. certainly not later than 1907 B. C., and possibly as early as 1435 B. c. They were held at the beginning of every 4th year on the banks of tho Alpheus
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Marie Sundelills

Appearances she has made in New Britain indicate that Marie Sundelius, widely known Metropoll- tan opera star, is a favorite with local audiences A large audience. therefore, is anticipated for her con- cert under the auspices of the Wen nerberg chorus in the Capital thea ter, Sunday afternoon, February IS.
 At this concert the Wennerl erg chorus, under the direction of Rev. Abel A. Ahlquist, will contribute to the program, as will the newly formed Bach chorus, which is being trained by Per Olsson, organist and choirmaster of the First Lutheran church. As a final number both choruses will combine, forming 7o voices.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

River. near Olympia, in the Pelo- ponneusus. The prize was crown of wild olives. The Greek Olympics were abandoned in 393 A. D. The modern Olympic Games have been held as follows: Athens 1896; Paris 1900; St. Louis 1904: Athens (under a special dispensation for Greek games) 1906; London 1908; Stock holm 1912; Antwerp 1920; Paris 1924. The 1928 Olympic games are set for Amsterdam. The games for ! 1916 that were scheduled for Berlin had to be called off on account of the World War.
 Q. What causes people to snore :? A. Usually it Is caused by breath- ing through the mouth instead of the nose, which produces rattling in the soft palate or glottis, some times approaching the vocal chords. It may be due to stoppage of the nasal passages.
 @. What caused the great fire at Boston in 1872?
 A. It broke out in the furnace room of a dry goods store which had been stocked with goods for the winter, at about seven o'clock is the evening. after the employees ad left. It worked up the elevator shaft, and was discovered by a passerby, who turned in the alarm.
 Q. Is there a publication that gives the names and addresses of all the persons in the Diplomatic and Consular Service of the United States?
 A. The government publication entitled Foreign Service of the United States, Diplomatic and Con- sular Service' gives the names and addresses and dates of appointments and entry into the service of the | entire personnel of the Foreign Service in all parts of the world. 1 The price is 15 cents per copy. It may be bought from the superin- tendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington. D c. Remittance should be made in cash or money order only. Stamps and checks are not accepted. Q. fs n child born in the United States of Japanese parents who are not citizens of this country. na- tural born American citizen? A. Yes.
 c. Is large flawless ruby more valuable than diamond of the same size?
 A. Such a ruby is very rare and doubtless would be more valuable than a diamond of the same size. The price Of precious stones varies considerably according to size. qual- ity and perfection of the individual gem.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
SCHOOL cH1LDREN,s HEARING

School children who hate to get up in the morning have at last won hearing on the question of starting public school classes at 9 instead of a. m. The lot of pupils in Ger many is hard in comparison with that of youngsters in the United States. One Parent Teachers association passed a resolution de- nouncing o'clock classes as torture" Chill dren are routed out of bed at 6:30 or z, long before it Is light, the resolution said. in order to escape punishment for coming late. Since there are no afternoon sessions, the pupils be- inn given much home york; some parents be- lieve it wiser to have classes from to 1:30 instead of to 12:30 as at present. The Board of Education so far has refused to take ac- tion.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
MUSIC
Free School Concert

A free public concert will sbe given Tuesday evening in the Gen. tral Junior high school, Main street, by members of the New Britain Musical club. The Parent Teachers association of the school is to CO., operate, the concert being one of the series in school buildings given by the Musical club and Parent Teachers associations.
 Those taking part in the concert will be Israel Rosenberg. pianist, who will make two appearances; Miss Laura P. Farrell, soprano: Miss Dorothy Latham, soprano; and George Westerman, violinist.
 The offerings of MT. Rosenberg will be featured by the playing of 'The Fountains of the Acqua Poala" by Charles Critics, probably for the first time in public in this city. Critics is regarded as having been one of the most brilliant of Ameri- can composers, a fact that was rec cgnized immediately after his death several years ago. Since that time his compositions have appeared on many symphony programs and con- cert pianists have been grudgingly forced to recognize the originality of his output for that instrument. So far as Is known. MT. Rosenberg is the first public performer in the city to take up with the Critics idiom. Other pieces he will play are: "Jeaux d'eau," (The Fountain): by Ravel; an etude bz Liszt; and "Polichineff." by Rachmaninoff.
 Miss Farrell will sing an operatic aria, "Knowest Thou the Land," from "Mignon," by Thomas; Miss Latham will sing group of songs; Mr. Westerman will play 'Larghet- to- from the E major sonata by Handel; Memories" by Cadman; and Fair Rosemarin," by Kreisler. Charles A. Johnson will be at the piano.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
A Beethoven Concert

The New Britain Musical club has decided to offer free concert of a special nature to commem the tooth anniversary of the death Of Beethoven. The concert will take place in March, and an all Beethov- on program will be given. The place and date is yet to be decided.
 The suggestion has ben made that the Wennerberg chorus join with the Musical club in giving this pro- gram. This matter is to be consid- cred by the homogeneous of both organizations, the possibilities at present being of a favorable nature. If such joint concert is given the Musical club would furnish the i1- strumental numbers and the Wen- nerberg chorus the choral numbers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

The H. B. Ives Co.,, New Haven. Sash fasteners.
 The Henry G. Thompson & Son Co.,, New Haven. Hack saw blades. The Yale & Towne Mfg Co.,, Stam- ford. G registrations) Locks and parts thereof and keys therefor. Trade Mark Applicants
 Dovals, Inc, Hartford. Sanitary napkins.
 Anthony Reyes. doing business as kepes Metal Polish Co., Naugatuck. Polish for metals, etc.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
DIG UP MUsTY WAR DEBT

France has dug another war debt out of dusty history. If this century old bill, due from the English, were to be paid, 1t is calcu- lated the amount, compounded. would provide fortune of about hundred million francs for every man, woman and child in the heroic city of Verdun.
 One periodical suggests the collection of the debt sought to be pressed and used as off, set against what Britain claims from France for the loans of the last war.
 The new debt or rather the old one, dates back to the Napoleonic wars. Several hun dred British were interned in Verdun during those troublous days from 1903 to 1914. The prisoners were of the upper classes and enter tained lavishly. Their credit good and after they were gone the French authorities discovered the debts they neglected to settle, amounted to 3,534,S74 francs Mathematicans have computed that compound interest would run this up to the hundred million mark for every inhabitant of Verdun, counting the debt in gold and it's value today in paper money
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
STRESENIANN REMAINS SILENT

In diplomatic negotiations and talks with the press Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann has remained silent about one phrase of his career that came to light when he went to Dresden to be made an honorary member of the Dresden Maennerchor "Liedertafel Dr. Stresemann, it revealed sing. He is listed on the ,yecords of the Dresden male choral society as a second tenor and was on the 25th anniversary of his membership in the society that the Honorary degree'' was awarded him. Dr. Stresemann's foreign office duties have prevented him from singing in the society for several years,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
HIRE JEWELS FOR EVENING.

Fondness of provincial society women for Jewelry to wear on festive occasions does not run them into extravagances. Thew simply go to the local jewelr and hire what they need for the evening.
 In west of England as well as several other midland towns the Jewelry store is meeting place Tor Well-knoWn residents and when big function or dance is scheduled the ieweler lets out rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants at moderate charge
 1t IS no uncommon thing for one store to have as much as 1000 pounds worth of jewell ry lent in single evening In many cases the "earer has the same article time after time ana mas paid sufficient money in small amounts to havc purchased 1t outright.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

France Digs Up Another of Her An
 cient, Musty War Debts.
pRoFEssJONAL REsr MAN APPEARs.

PROFESSIONAL BEST MAN APFEAIsS.
 The first professional Best Man" has ap- peared in England. My friend who was to be my best man. has taken ill., Can you help me with Best Man for my wedding next week? If so, please state your terms."' This is only one of several extraordinary requests made recently to big London firm of cater CTS. A best man was found, well dressed, we'll spoken member of the outdoor catering staff, who, in addition to his duties at the church, acted as Master of the Ceremonies at the fol- lowing reception, arranging the speeches all for an inclusive fee of three guneas.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Wellesley Glee Club

The College club is hard at work arranging the details for the con- cert of the Wellesley Glee club, which will be given at the Camp school auditorium on Saturday, Feb ruary 19. In this manner funds will be raised to add to the sch holar- ships being sponsored Tor deserving youth needing assistance in acquir- ing their educations. The program is expected to be of an attractive though not trifling nature.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
H. s. Hinkle Heads New
 Haven PaDer Box Firm

New Haven, Feb. Rl- H. s. Hinkle, former president and general manager, has been elected president of the National Folding D. s. Walton of West Orange, N. J., who had been president since the company was incorporated more than 3o years ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Rose Bryant at Church

Rose Bryant, contralto, of New York, formerly of New Britain, where she has a multitude of friends, will sing at the Center Con- gregational church Tuesday night, under the auspices of the Center Congregational club.
 Miss Bryant at one time sang In the First church quartet. She now sings at the Brick Presbyterian church, Fifth avenue, New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confidential.-Edit
 Q. Are all negroes born in the United States American citizens?
 A. Yes.
 o. What was the value of the one cent pieces coined in 1922? What design are they and where were they made?
 A. Total value of the one cent coinage in 1922 was s71,600. They
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
CHEESE MAKES ITSELF HEARD

Cheese, strong-scented, fragrant and old is making itself heard in France.
 There is concerted movement by the friends and defenders of good old ripe camm- bert to get their rights on the menu cards for the 74S different kinds that are listed.
 One book and several articles have appeared lately to instruct the public in the eating of cheese There is indignation among the con- noisseurs that women should continue their traditional hostility toward the oud-smelling varieties and that everyone doesn't know that cheese always should be served before and not after the sweet dessert.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
POLO TOO ROUGH A GAME.

Polo is too rough game for women ana they have been barred from British tourna- ments in future.
 new rule decided upon by the County Polo Association, controlling all the county clubs in England, sets forth that women shall not be eligible to receive handicap or to play in tournaments. Association officials, all men. take the view that polo is a real he-mans match, and therefore unsafe for women.
 Major James Lister, polo manager of the Roehampton club, said My private opinion is that polo is not safe for women to play. They are not built to suffer the hard bumps which one has to take in the game"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
PARIS

PARIS VI -
 Parish, Feb tF1--Time to go home for lunch is considered the normal, inherent right of every Frenchman The Ministry of Finance upholds this view, in ruling that every work CT, of any class and in any trade, is entitled to deduct from his taxable income the amount spent for meals when business hours or loca- noon.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
HE BROKE NEWS GENTLY

Trying to break 1t gently to his parents that he had flunked his spring semester examine tion, a student at Goettingen university wired his expectant family in Berlin as follows Passed exam with flying colors, professors delighted, enthusiastic, want me to repeat it next July"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
GET PERMANENT WAVES.

Many London women are getting their hair permanently waved with free attention later by acting as models to hairdressing classes run by prominent hair specialists. There is keen competition among the clientele of West Eng hair emporiums for this free operation which saves them from four to five guineas and nlcny odd half-crowns about every month after. wards.
 It is only the lucky ones with good shaped heads or a particular kind of hair, preferably white or iron gray, which find favor with the experts. The client is placed on fatform in front of several hundred students and the whole process of cutting. washing and waving is done, the students walking around and ex- amining after each section of the operation
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
CONTRACTs FOR NIEALs.

A London restaurant has accepted the offer of 4O-year old man to supply him with two meals day for the rest of his life for 5000 pounds. The tables of mortality show that his expectation of life at that age is 27 years. which would make his food cost about lS5 pounds year. or about $1.25 A meal.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

will be allowed uness the peform. ance shows traces of indecency, in which event 1t will be stopped by authorities.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-07-07
Doran's Offer Essay Prize

\ prize of $500 with two addi-
tionaf prizes of $3.50 each have been
offered in a contest for the best
poems on the subject of Lindbergh
and the Spirit of st. Louis. which
will be published, together with the
hundred best poems, by George II.
Doran Company.
This contest, arranged by Mitchell
Kenneriey, president OF the Amber
son Galleries, will be judged by Mr..
Kennerley, John Farrar, former edi-
tor of the B00kman and chief of
the editorial staff of Dorans, and
Christopher Morley, essayist and
novelist.
No limitation is placed on the
number of manuscripts that may be-
submitted by one author, the only
restrictions being that the poems
shall be not less than II lines nor
more than 300. All contributions
must be in the hands of the judges
at 4S9 Park Avenue, New York City,
not later than July %.
Each manuscript must bear the
name and address of the author, UNI
less it is desired to submit it anony-
mously, In which case the manu-
script should be signed with pseu
donym and the real name and adj
dress of the author enclosed in a
sealed envelope marked on the out
side with the pseudonym.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-07-07
Summer Coats Are Varied So You Are Going Abroad
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iseum to see an original iron bolt that
the other guide didn't know about A
French guide told us that the princi-
pal industry of Italy is raising car
nations. Various other things we
learned but not for publication.
The body of st, Mark was brought
to Venice in S27. Since then lion.
which, for some strange reason, is
the emblem Of st. Mark. occupies the
place of honor over the door of the
cathedral. The st. Marks lion has
wings. angel wings, and he wears a
sheepish grin like that of "Freshie"
wearing his first long pants.
The time has come to leave this city
of 10000 with not a single automo-
bile. At the departure, the hotel force
from concierge to bootblack is present
with good wishes and expectant smiles.
Slowly you glide out into the Grand
Canal-just little sad that you prob
ably never will see lovely Venice
again, but happy in the memories you
have, TO be taken out often as treas
ures and looked at in the years TO
come.
Mabel l.. Hegc.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-07-07

The W0man's Missionary Society of
st. Pauls Lutheran Church has elect
ed the following officers: President,
Mrs. w. A. Malstrom, Vice Pres, Mrs.
VIM. Struck, Recording Sec, Mrs. A.
X. Waldorf, Statistical Secretary, Mrs.
J. 4. Davis, Treasurer, Mrs. +. q. Glot-
felty.
The Young Woman's Missionary So
ciety elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. Fred Schock, Vice Pres.
Miss Johanna Mortensen, Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Louie Miller, Statisti-
cal Sec, Miss Wilma Garlougli, Treas
urer, Miss Dora Mortensen.
The annual Lutheran Hospital bay
will be held Sunday, July 10th at
Occur dAlene Park. Families are re-
quested to bring basket lunch after
the morning services. Coffee will be
served free. The program will be at
Z. NJ. The principal address will be
given by DIR. Martin Hegeland of st.
Olafs College. The United Lutheran
choirs Of the city, under the direction
of O. s. Floan, will give several selec-
tons.
DR.. Martin Hegeland will be the
principal speaker ut the Lutheran AS
sembly at Loon Lake, July 18th to 18th.