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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
COOPERATIVE CONCERT COURSE,

Much interest Is being shown In the
proposed Roberts scholarships at the
Washington College Of Music for The
coming Winter, by which four beginners
in voice study Will be granted each one
full! season at the college under the
direction Of Or. r. r. Roberts, head Of
the department Of vocal music and the
newly elected dean Of the college
Registrations are nov being received
al the college by numbers 81 young
singers. from whom viii be chosen four
soprano. contfalto. tenor and baritonet
and public additions will be held IN
middle September, with committee 81
outstanding authorities in music As
judges Of the contest
The four Roberts scholarships are
cne of the many local benefits which
have been arranged III connection win
the newly organized Washington Co
operative Artist Concert Course, under
The direction of DIR. Harold M. Dudley
Of this city. This new course VIII pre-
sent during the coming season eight
evening music events, with world
famous concert artists at popular prices
at Washington Auditorium. II is a
plan which is attracting marked atten-
ton and interest among many classes
of music lovers who have been unable
heretofore 10 attend the afternoon con-
certa scheduled for the local Winter
] season
The announcement that Carl Engel
| Of the Library Of Congress. director Of
| the Elizabeth 5prsgtle Coolidge Foiinda
| lion and outstanding national authority
or musical matters. Is tn write the pro-
gram notes emphasizes q noteworthy
feature ri the new course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

Vaudeville will be the attraction at
Chevy Chase Lake Wednesday evening
the resorts Novelty night" when sew
eral popular Washington teams will CO.
operate in presenting a tabloid program
Of vim. jazz and comedy.
Two Meyer Davis bands are the regu-
lar featured attraction ON the upper and
lower pavilions. The Swanee Syncopat-
ors, headed by Al Kamons, hold forth
on the lower pavilion. while on the
upper pavilion the unit headed by Ben
Levine dispenses collegiate Jazz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
Ann Christy' Color Classic
A MN cHRrsTY viii be featured

A mn CHRISTY VIII be featured III
"A "The Love Charm" Tiffany
color classic. now In production, Lucia
f'lamma will play opposite In this story
Of Hawaii. written by Duncan Rlnaldo.
an actor prominent In Tiffany stahi
features.
Howard Mitchell will direct The
Love Charm" which will he produced
On an unusually large scale for these
popular one~reel pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

NATIONAL PLAYERS--"The Creak-
ing Chair"


ing Chair"
THE Creaking Chair" a mystery
meiodrsma by Allene Topper wilkes
win be the attraction at the National
Theater beginning next Monday. Au-
gust 27.
Originally a London success, this
farcical mystery play was brought to
Washington for its American premiere
which took place on the National stage
The play has TO do with the tragic
fate that overlook Lord Carnarvon
leading figure in the excavation OF
King Tut-Ankh-Amen's tomb in Egypt
In this play Leona Powers, leading
lady Of the National Players, will be
called upon to exhibit all her histrionic
talent Howard Miller, leading man
and others, including Mrs. Hibbard
John Holden. Htien Wallace, Edward
Arnold. Mary Loane Charles Hamp-
den and Robert Brister, and several
outside players vino may be called
upon. will be Kept active during the
course Of this fastest~moving mystery
farce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
RAMON NOVARRO and RENEE AOOpEE.
Palace
Current Attractions.

tables and benches. making an ideal
place to spend the day or evening.
Attractions also include the Aero
plane Swing. Carrousel. Roller Coaster
and many smaller amusments. On the
way down many historical spots may be
noted including Fort Hunt and Fort
Washington and Mount Vernon. The
steamer leaves her wharf at 10 am.
2 30 and Gas pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
sTRAND--"HelIo Paree .

Ira j. La Moite. who needs no intro
ouction 20 the tf4eater-going public Of
Washington, announces that the Strand
Tneater, Of which he Is manager, viii
open for the season Of 1929 next Sat
urday evening. August IS at S:i5 O'Clock
This theater will offer Mutual Bur-
lesoue, the FIRST vehicle To be Hello
paree." fast-moying, coiorfni presen-
tafion. There is said to be an amusing
plot running throughout the several
acts. The scenic effects have been Sc
lected with care and there are nu-
merous tunefui melodies introduced
during the performance.
The cast Is headed by Mildred Frank
lin. prima donna Ida Shaw, Soubrette
Eernadetia Smith il1genue Billy
shultz, comedian. Billy W0daii. straight
mar Les Hickman. comedian. and
Eddie Innes juvenile. and includes d
chorus IF 20 trained dancers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
PALACE-"Forbidden Hours =

Ramon Novarro appears at Loew's
Palace this week In his latest Metro
Goodwin Mayer production, Forbidden
Hours"
Novarro has the role of Young king
In a modern kingdom in Europe:
monarch facing present-day problems
or the world. The story follows the
Young rulers struggle against tradi-
tion, court intrigue. international di-
plomacy and finally the political mar
rage that every king must eventually
face, The love theme revolves about
the King and his sweetheart, a COM
moner, played by Renee Adoree. and
shows how the wearer of the crown is
torn between his love and his duty to
his country.
On the stage Wesley Eddy presents a
musical revue produced by Charles
Niggemeyer, Bitter Sweet Blues, fea-
turing the Palace Syncopators, Dezzo
hetter. comedian: Grace Du Fave aero
natlc danSeuSe. Wells and Winthrop.
dancing bellhopS: Wilson and Wash
ourn, two sisters with new syncopa-
ton; the Gould Boys and Girls. step
pers de luxe. and Ginger Rogers. the
kid himself.
The Palace inaugurateS its first sound
picture with a Fox Moyietone News.
and additional attractions include the
Palace Orchestra under Harry BorleS,
an organlogue by Charles Gaice, the
M-G-M Newsreel and other short sub
iects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

CHKSAPEAKE BACH

Saltwater bathing remains one of
sns chief attractions a. Chesapeake
sesck. nearby Maryland bay resort
now al the height Of its season Crab
hing also is popular sport and Ash
ing il ssi6 II be brisk
The dancing pavilion is q feature
Of the overtime water boardwalk. where
RAYMOND Kibbey's MILO Ramblers
furnish music every evening This
board walk is lined with amusement
including FIVE big rides, while children
find swings. see~Ga.s and slides on tht
free playground skirtlng the beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
EARSHALL HAIL.

Located on the Potomac River sud
reached by the Steamer Charles Mae
siestsr Marshall Hall Is one Of Wash
lnetnns Oldest and most popular down
river resorts, with shady picnic gro4es,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

The Chopin oneretta which is due
In New York September 10, has heen
named White LilacS" The piece
deals with the life Of Chopin, and the
composers music Is used. The cast
includes Guy Robertson. Ocette Mvrtr
and De Wolf Hopper. all In starring
roles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Glen Echo Park. With more than 80
Amusement devices provides thrills. fun
and amusement for young and old
Among the thrilling rides are the Aero
Swing, ne Roller Coaster, Dip and
Derby Racer the Old Mil. Whip and
C0rFouse3.
Picnic parties fnd Glen Echo an ideal
spot and McWilljams Orchestra fur
nisnes up~to-dste music for dance en-
ttsusiaSiA In the ballroom every eve
ring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19

The Fox Theater offers the William
Fox production, Road House" as its
screen attraction this week.
Lionel Barrymore. the star, has the
role of a father torn by the actions of
his son who is carried away with the
present desire of youth for thrills. One
of the outstanding scenes of the picture
takes place in a courtroom where the
boy facing charge of murder is saved
from the extreme penalty by the untir-
ing efforts of his father, who preyi-
ouSly had diSowned him
The supporting cast includes a new
screen find" Maria Alba, and Warren
Burke, a promising young player.
Leon Brusiloff, conductor of the Fox
Orchestra, will for limited period.
commencing this week, surrender his
baton TO the former conductor, Adoiphe
5. kornSpan, who comes in as guest
conductor. Mr.. BruSiloff. however. will
direct the orchestra when it is trans
ferred to the stage as the Fox Melody
Masters.
The stage attraction will be a Dance
and Song Revel.' for which the
Melody Masters have prepared a group
or syncopatIon melodies. They will be
supported by several musical comedy
and revue stars, who will offer special
numbers.
The Fox Movietone News and other
short features viii round out the pro
gram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
EDDIE GRIBBON and KENNETH HARLAN
Metropolitan
IN WASHINGTON THEATERs THIS WEEK

NATIONAL PLAYERs"The Home Towners@ comedy. Tomor-
evening
STRAND-"Hello. Paree" huresque. Saturday evening.
EARLE-"The Cop" This afternoon and evening.
PALACE-"Forbidden Hours" afternoon and evening
INTERCOLLEGIATE. S Smith This afternoon and evening
FOx-"Road House" This afternoon and evening
COLUMBIA -~ Garden Eden" This afternoon and
evening.
evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
NEWFOUNDLAND. :. Smith, .

METRoPOLITAN--"u. =. Smith"
The feature screen picture current
at the Metropolitan Theater Is United
States Smith" story OF an immigrant
lad. two fighting Marines, a girl and a
ring battle that ranks with the best,
Vitaphone introduces Eddie Peabody
and partner Jimmy Maisei. In an as
Semhly OF the musical stunts that have
made Peabody a Pacific Coast favorite
for several years. Also on Vitaphone
Will be heard Lieut. Gitz Rice. war
ballad composer aided by Florence
Moore. Rice Is best remembered for
his song, Dear Old Pal Of Mine" The
Metropolitan orchestra under Alex
Podnos III special overture and accom-
pantment and the Metropolitan News
will complete the bin.
United States Smith" tangleS the
destinies of more than one group of
people. beginning with Sergt. Steve
Riley'S emharking for the states To
battle with Corpi. Sharkey for cham
pionShip of the Marine Corps, Aboard
Steve befriends little immigrant hoy,
That act emhroils him In the meSheS
Of love and conspiracy, but II also res
cues him from his contemplated trait
orism when Little ugo, the immigrant,
goads him To turning the tide Of battle
by peculiar and strategic trick,
Eddie Grthbon, Lila Lee. Mickey Ben
nett and Kenneth Harlan are featured
ia the cast,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
LIrTLE rHEATER-~rhe o,r,,,0,,

One of the best beloved Of ,v,,,ra,
american poets is responsible for ~
story OF this weeks feature pictmrs =,
the Little Theater, The Girl 7 T,ovss !,
: United Artists production. featmrir,
Cnarles Ray and Patsy Ruth Ng,lisr
winch Is the screen version az the "a
nous nous. poem by James whitconb RILEY
known As the "HoosIer poet
the Indiana Of the DAYS before ,hs
Civii War is the location Of the nictnrS
when Is said TO present a yitsllv m
tereS!ing Interpretation Of early Amer.
can NE, as we'll as a colorful romanrs
between country boy and n conntrv
lass The love story Is described ss :
poignant depletion Of q YOUTHS h0re-
less regard for his Childhood PLAYMATE
Set amid the rural atmosphere that has
All o1t vanished in the present age.
Featured also is a rare old piece NJ
cehuloid dug up by the Motion Picture
Guild, called The Cure" one of the
FAMOUS early comedies OF Charlie Chan
I'm which established his reputation rs
great comedian. Other out-o!~the~
short Aims viii complete the
program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-19
CoLUMBIA-"The Garden ot Eden :.

VI.
CorInne Griffith is the current star
at Loew'S Columbia in her first United
Artists picture. The Garden of Eden !"
The picture takes its name from the
gardens of the Eden Hotel. Just outside
OF Monte Carlo. where Toni Lebrtln. an
unspolled child with an ambition for
grand opera and only sordid cabaret
experience TO recommend her, is taken
oy the costume mistress of the Pslsls
de Paris. who Is momentarilv in funds
ana who has the right to call herself
q baroness. -
She meets Richard Spanvi a scton
OF a wealthy and SnohbiSh family. bat
oasnfui and repreSSed when he comes
70 propose. Through various yicissi-
suoeS Toni weicomes-one might ssv
puFsues the man of her heart. orlv
10 turn him down when he finaIIv mr..
poses because she is not what he tbirES
her 10 be. There is a reconriiissiST,
ana wedding date is set
Inc scene IN which Toni walks n,,t a.,
uhe Wedding guests forms a clrar,afi.
Sii9 amusing climax to the story
Charles Ray plays opposite Miss crie-
mn and Louise Dresser ana rcu.niI
sherman have important roles '''
IN ADDITION the program includes ,bs
M-G~M newSreel. other short Srhiecss
an organiogue and the Columbia ~.
cieSUa under Claude Burrows,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

Kentucky. tho governor emphasized
yesterday 1t the daily press confer
ence that he had not settled on what
his text would be and would adhere
TO . policy OF making no ADVANCE
forecasts Of subjects for any Of his
campaign speeches
3 Hour IN Cisattsno0ga
E Gov. smith will spend three hours
in Chattanooga in conferences with
party leaders and will continue the
discussion in Nashville Friday eve-
ming. Representative Joseph w.
Byrns, from the Nashville congress
sional district and ranking democrat
on the house appropriations commit
tee. will accompany the nominee on
the trip through the south and will
have considerable to do with ar
ranging his conferences and recep-
lions in his own state.
Norman e. Davis. New York at
torney, also will be in the COVER
nor's party when 1t leaves New
York. He was under secretary Of
state and assistant secretary Of the
treasury in the Wilson administra-
ton and Is close friend of the
nominee. Only last month the gover-
nor visited Mr.. Davis summer home
In Stockbridge. Mass. near Albany.
for a game Of golf.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

The streams and lakes of Florida
occupy approximately two million
acres or approximately one-fifteenth
OF the states area.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
LEHMAN: ] vs. HERRUP.
HEARING IN Court.
Suit 0l9 Hartford Avenue Lsase
Before Jude SiIe

After listening TO the case OF John
Lehman against Samuel Herrup for
over two hours in city court this
morning. Judge Morris d. SAKE sug-
gested that counsel for both sides
endeavor 10 settle the matter with
out further trial and for that reason
ordered recess. but the plaintiff
would not agree to a settlement OF
'&.UO. whereupon the trial was con-
tinued.
The action pertains to property on
the corner Of Winter and Star streets
and Hartford avenue. which the
plaintiM leased to the defendant and
based his suit on failure to pay the
rent on the property for four months
by the defendant. for which he ask
ed $500 damages. The defendant
through Attorney Israel Nair enter
ed a cross-complaint stating that at
the time the lease was made. the
plaintiff stated that the premises
could be used for a gasoline station.
but later found that he could not
yet an approval for a business OF
that type. l.. J. Colon was counsel
tor the plaintiff.
During the testimony evidence was
produced that at the time of the
transaction. the plaintiff had per-
init from the board of public works
to build a gasoline station. The de-
aenss admitted the evidence and the
TACT that . permit was issued. but
countered with d claim that there
were certain restrictions on the per-
init, which were not known to him
and such being the case. could not
tub-tease the property to the Yank-
ke Filling Stations Co. which was
willing to take the place over for
the purpose of establishing a gaso-
line station.
After hearing the case for prac-
ideally three hours. Judge Sake fin
ally reserved decision and Will rem
der judgment after written arsu-
ments are presented by the counsel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

Edna Wallace Hopper. the stag,
favorite. in her sixties still grace. ;
the footlights with the vivacious
charm Of a flapper. She knows tn.
art of a lovely appearance. Miss
Hopper in an interview remarks
that women always apologize When
trying on a new dress or hat. How
many of them say. "Of course, ii
will look better when my hair ID III
decent shape"
So it is well to know that you
can always keep your hair looking
its best. Even tho trying heat-rec'
ord days of summer need not dis
may you.
Miss Hopper with some forty
years of stage work behind her.
knows the tricks Of attracting.
Among the most important she rates
a fresh. lovely wave. She has
found the perfect curling huid to
keep your hair alluring regardless
of circumstances.
Wave and Sheen. she calls II. 4
liquid dressing which 10 = godsend.
especially during the summertime.
1t not only preserves the wave but
gives your hair soft. fascinating
sheen. Try it on your freshly
shampooed hair.
Money back II you are not de-
lighted. At all toilet counters. IS
cents,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
DICTIONARIES March
IN ANNUAL PARADE
CONTINUED from First Page)

4'Hr
Continuously, since Sunday 1mv
Nent to get at the serious bushes
Of pa sing in review. detached unitS
Of n-seeking soldiers have organ
lied almost hourly to parade the
streets and Wed for bizarre march,
Ing effects.
Opening the convention yesterday
National Commander Edward +.
epafford strongly advocated a uni
Sersal draft law and urged the con-
vention to make passage Of such q
Law of major objective. Major Cen
eral Frank T. Hines OF the veterans
bureau reviewed progress in re-
Mobilization and hospital work and
General John J. Pershing stressed
citizenship rights.
The convention convenes again
Wednesday.
In the midst of the round of en-
fertainment, arranged for the city's
visitors yesterday the wheels Of Le-
kion politics were set in motion and
DEFINITE lines we're drawn for the
contest Thursday to elect a national
commander to succeed Edward E.
spafford.
Belief that the race would result
In another siege Of protracted bal
loting. such a. occurred two years
Ago In Philadelphia. was expressed
widely - campaigns of half dozen
candidates took tangible form.
Okla hnvsH Ne wAre workir1 doll,
bentiy In behalf Of General Roy
Hoffman, for several years an out
handing candidate. who possesses 9
btfong alignment Of delegates. Other
candidates are General Albert l.
Cox, North Carolina. Captain John
b. Ewing, Shreveport, La; O. L
6odenhammer of FL Dorado. Ark.
Ind Julius I. Peyse. Washington
b. c.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
WATKINS trial
gets under WAY


O. =, WA,
~ -. ~ N'' ''''o''
son. president OF the n. A. l. ana
State Police Commissioner Robert 7,
Hurley Watkins is a,,,yad 10 have
had a secret account in the \ A. ]
tor the notice Official
Tho first witness u,s Mrs u.,er
Merrill who testified to renting he,
house on Wa,k,ev road West Har,
ford in lime 1927 to ,hs Watkins
family
states ATTORNEY Hugh N A,co,,.
stated that this testimony was IN
tro1uced to fix the date Of Watkins.
arrival in Hartford.
S,epopr.phcr On Stand
Miss Mary Weych a stenoeranher
who had heen enn,ov.d Nv i. J.
Callahan and company, predecessors
Of watkins. hrokeraes firm told Of
Watkins, canning 70 ,ba emnlov NJ
The Callahan comnanv as q salesman
When tho l.+ter corn,nv became
Winthron Creporv and comnanv in
INV 1897 she said Watkins an
neal rod IN have charge of affairs and
Cuv Tress,ar came ia work there,
and later MAYNARD TrassIar became
sa,esn,an
rho N,tion,, Associated Investors
Inc had boen formed hv Oc,oher nj
thai wear
charles II Trask of Pittsburgh
"a testified that he recognized Wat.
lins az a man whom under the
name Of u II Tress,ar he had mo,
In pittshurpb brokerage office ir
i1ao5 Mr. Alcorn had tried 10 brine
ont that watkins had told Mia,
Welch he had no experience In sell.
inc securities
The National Awociated Investors
Inc who.e AFFAIRS are The basis for
the nresent court action. was an in.
vestment +rust
So,d "a OOO Shares
Watkins throneh hixh powered
sa,esma nahin. Ia alleged to have sold
thirty six Thousand shares at from
s15 Ia $40 a share.
II touched a6 in March and an in.
tensive drive wa. MANNED for Apri
Ia run The stock nm to 4s. Wat.
lin. n /. aid wa. forced IN main.
tain the market at 20 for some time
/ Watkins F1ccs
When the hank commissioner re.
/ fused the company a license a com
mittee of the Hartford Chamber o.
Commerce started an investigation
and Watkins fed lust IA the crasl
came.
He was arrested in Lorain, O., late
in Julv. Present assets indicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
klRKHAA DENIES QUERY
7 ON PNANCIERS' MEETING
Corpoeatioa Not Asked II Member
Other Than Chairman Could Call
Session. He says

Rumors that the opinion OF Judge
John kirkham. corporation counsel.
was sought in the matter of having q
meeting of the board OF finance and
taxation called by one Of the men,
bers if the chairman. Edward +.
Hall, refused to do SO was laid at
rest today when Judge Kirkham de-
clared his opinion was not asked on
the matter.
When President p. +. King of the
school board was asked il he had
asked for the opinion. he declared
he had not and that he would not
use this method in bringing about
results. He felt he wanted action
brought about in a way that would
have the approval of the board as a
whole. He feels he is not fulfilling
the task given him at the last meet
ing if he does not continue to seek
a hearing. At the last meeting he
was instructor by the board to try
to have the hearing on the high
school addition request and he has
written three letters to Chairman
Edward +. Hall. In his answer to
two of them Mr.. Hall said it would
not be advisable without the mayor =
sanction and the third letter has not
been answered.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
LARGER ITALIAN PAPERS

Rome. Oct. 5 0-ltalian Rows
papers will no longer be limited 10
eight pages. states 4 recent official
decree.