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New Britain herald., 1928-11-03

1.-The Lily of Killarney" an opera
by Sir Julius Benedict. will BE-
broadcast by the National Light
| Opera company at 1915 in the eve-
ming over WEAF. The opera is in
three acts and the scene of the first
act is set at Tore Cregan hall. Ire
land. where festivities are in pro-
gress. Corrigan. a middieman. sug-
gests to Mrs. Cregan as a means of
settling mortgage he holds upon
her property, the marriage of her
son. Hardness. to Ann Chute, an
heiress, which Mrs. Cregan refuses.
whereupon he proposes marriage
himself to Mrs. Cregan. He again
is refused and tells Mrs. Cregan
that her son is about to be taken
to Ely, the Colleen Bawn. a peasant
girl who is the rival of Ann. In the
second scene of this act Corrigan
tells Myles, Eily's peasant lover.
that she is the mistress of Hardness
The fact is that Ely is secretly
married TO Hardness but neither
party will divulge it. Then in act
two Hardness pays court to Ann
Chute. but is filled with, remorse for
having left Ely. and declines a
plan devised by Danny Mann to
send Ely TO America. In the mean
time Corrigan presses his suit
against Mrs. Cregan and--well. tune
in and get the rest.
Sophie Breslau. famous American
concert contralto. will make her
initial appearance as an Atwater
Kent artist with the company's con-
cert orchestra and under the direc-
ton Of Josef Pasternack. Sunday
night at OILS over WEAF. Before
turning to radio work Miss Bres-
lau was member of the Metro.
poltan opera in New York, having
achieved fame in 1918 as the In
dian 'Shanewis" in the opera of
that name. During tonight's con-
cert Miss Rreslau will be heard in
selections from la Favorita."
Carmen" and more popular num-
bers like The Lost Chord, Ever
With Thee. Water Boy, Little Log
Cabin Of Dreams and Ma Lii Bat
tcau.
William Brown, famous trainer
and proprietor. of health farm.
will be one of the speakers during
the Golfers hour at Sis over WIZ
and WBZ. and he will mention
various facts about the subject Of
conditioning men. 1t should prove
interesting to the athletic type Of
men. especially fighters. ball play
ers and the like In addition to Mr..
Brown. 1.-The Editor" and Uncle
Henry" will have many points to
discuss about current events per-
tanning to the coming election. As
further feature Of this program
listeners will be let in upon the
next episode in the Master Of Sim
lister House" series. from the pen
of f. Phillips Oppenheim. which
, 1928-04-16
''F AN @ ING A s.

Chile contributes precious ores and
from other Central aud South American
countries will come copper, IRON, gold,
silver, platinum and other minerals.
Several countries are sending rare old
CONS as Well as turquoise, crystal, am
ethyst, topaz, coral, emeraIds, rubies and
several small diamonds.
Japan's contribution will consist of
rare and ancient bis OF garnet and white
Jade as Well as mllailic minerals.
China, he South Seas, Patagonia,
Costa Etca, Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama,
Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico,
through their representatives will con-
tribute to the compcsjJIon,o of the bowl.
The states and countries contributing in
cIude British Columbia, Alaska, Washing
Jou, Oregon, California. Arizona, New
Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado,
Ugah, Montana. the Virgin Islands, Ar.
geugua, Colombia. French luCg. China,
toudu a., Nicaragua, Sauto Domingo,
Peru. San Salvador, Hayu, British Guja-
ia, The Malay Federated States and
China,
Ine bow fashioned from Ibis great ar
ray Of rare stones an1 minerals will be
unique as 4 work al art. it WilI bear The
national on aJe emblems OF an coutfIou-
tors as Well rs tine emblem Os ,he Pac.
lIc SOUTHWEST Exposition.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Mrs. Beeckman Advises:

sonaIly, / don't like such a dark
paper and I don't like so much
design in the paper. But ! do like
the generous size of your letter
paper. like the deckie sdge:
and your letter form is excellent.
The Salad Fork
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/. Is it correct to use a salad
fork along with the dinner fork
when one is serving the salad
with the main dinner course?
2. Also, when you have your
table all set for your afternoon
800" party, do you place the
salad fork at lett, or Is it better
to put the salad fork on the plate
when placing salad? Fac.
While it is not absolutely nee.
essary to place the salad fork
also, it is considered very mlIct
better form 10. do this. In other
words, you place both the dinner
fork and the salad fork. giving
the diner the privilege OF using
both il he wishes.
Q. It Is better to place the salad
fork at the left of the plate.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
TOOTHPICK
DECLINE

A courtier in the pink of fash
ion is described three centuries
sgo as with his pick tooth on
his hat" At that time the cor
rect use of that weapon was con-
sidered a sign of quality, and
men displayed toothpick in their
hat bands.
"The decline of the toothpick
in polite society is highly sig
nificant. for it shows the i'm.
portance of taking trips every
six months to the dentist" says
Miss Butler of the Boston unit
of the National Dairy Council.
Milk as the source of calcium,
the real foundation for tooth
building, and the importance Of
quart of 1t every day, es-
pecially for prospective mothers,
is a big truth we have learned
about tooth architecture: The
ability to enjoy fresh. green yege-
tables the year round III the
present market season is also re-
sponsible for an improvement
in the soundness Of our teeth"
Miss Butler points ont that
this improvement in social Gus
toms, such as the toothpick's dis
card. as a result of an improve
ment in health standards. is often
noted If one studies the history
Of humanity's customs anu
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The Washington times., 1928-09-11
HALT TRAINS
BY MAGNET

Trains are stopped by magnet
in an invention that has just been
installed in Germany on Tire Ber-
lin Dresden line. The magnet il
affixed TO the track at a point
just past the signal tower, and
an electric control is mounted On
the locomotive which it operates.
Upon observing the warning signal
the engineer may throw lever
and disconnect the control, thus
permitting the train 10 pass me
signal at slow speed. If the lever
is not thrown the train is stopped
when II passes the point en- the
track where the agnet ia placed.
When the train is thus stopped IL
cannot proceed until the enginear
gets off and operates releasing
mechanism attached to the signal
The Cyclists Touring Club of
England now has 10000 members.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
TELEMETER
FOR PHONES

A telemeter has been developed
over which electric current meters
report their own readings over or
binary telephone wines. Sitting, at
his desk. the chief dispatcher can
see on the dials before him how
much electricity is being used or
is required at any of the links IL
the extensive power network.
Telephone service is in no way in
terfered with by the new device,
though 1t uses the same wires t6
save the expense of additional cic-
cults.
Frank T. Davies. of the physics
department of McGill University,
Montreal, is a member u Com
mander Richard Byrd's South I: ole
expedition. He will make mag
netic, atmospheric, and electrical
observations in the South Pole
regions.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
WHY A GREAT
MAN HATED
DOGS
BY Lucy Lowell

There IS q famous. and in some
ways, great man who spends
much. Of his important tine car.
rying on a campaign against
dogs. He advises, In a not too
open way, that they ali Be elIo.
reformed or put out of exist
eace in some other manner.
Many times / have been moved
to marvel at his bitterness
against the footed creatures with
their trusting, understanding eyes
and their loyal hearts, wondering
what it Is within the great mans
nature that dogs, with their IN.
canny intuition, have ferreted out
to shame and confound him.
For what lies deep III the
thought, so deeply as to be con-
cealed from humans, the dog will
discover. Being OF an opt mis-
j tic. not ait all critical make up,
Gyp or Fido viii prefer that the
hidden thing be good or at least
fair. But he gives no quarter, to
the dark things, especially III
such shaking disag reeablenes As
fearI pettiness. he will to Cypress.
And since he IS franker than
his tWo-Iegged master he ex-.
presses his dislike By showing
his teeth.
Can this have happened to flla
great man-that a dog met him
with barred fangs? And did the
great man suspect the cause and
begin his campaign in revenge?
Too smalIxa proceeding YOU Will
frs .
haps should have qualified that
by explaining that the world calls
him great. But as between the
Judgment Of the world and that
of almost any little cur, / would
trust the dog.
The great man rants because
dogs kill sheep.
They do, sometimes. But for
every dog who has killed a sheep
there are d dozen who guard the
flocks. giving their own lives that
not a. lamb may be lost.
For every hungry dog who has
brought down d sheep for food,
so dogs have given up their
lives, joyonsIy. with wagging tails,
to save their masters or their
masters children or their masters
friends from death.
killing sheep? humans kill
sheep for food.
The basic quality Of dogs na-s
ture is loyalty. And. since Op-
posites abhor each other, Sis
pect that the ruling passion of
the great mans being is funda-
mentally opposed to loyalty. Thus,
perhaps. his antipathy for dogs.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
By Constance Cameron

There are, roughly, two types
Of children who try to show
off" whenever company comes to
visit. One is the representative
child who is self-conscious from
feeling of fear of doing the
wrong or conspicuous thing, and
the selfish, bold youngster, who
Is self-conscious from another
standpoint, that OF liking atten-
ton and demanding it IL the ex.
clusion of everyone else.
The shy child, who surprises
you by giggling, suddenly giving
his wagon push which bangs it
into the wall, or sometimes even
making grotesque faces, does so
as the result Of tense nerves.
which result in hystericaI little
outbursts Of noise or activity
which he, least Of all expects.
1t is the same reaction which
makes us smoker. at melo-
drama to keep from crying.
With small person or this
type, it Is best not to force him
to greet callers until he shows
a desire to become part of the
group, anu at that time 10 in
clude him unostentatiousiy and
gently as possible, turning A.ten-
ton directly away from him, and
keeping him with a friendly ges-
ture, near to you, or with his
hand in yours.
The second type OF child is
likely to have his own wav TO
great extent and has learned no
regard for the happiness or com
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
FASHIONS
FANCIES

A new leather stocking tale is
told with the appearance Of leather
CATERS of all sizes as the newest
accessory. IncideLt ally, they
should match, like all good Access
series, your scarf, gloves and hat.
Every cloud has its silver lining,
and so, when the raindrOps fail,
merrily, don one of those new rub
berized raincoats. They come in
dotted, plain or modernistic de-
signs, and are varied enough to
suit the most tickle fancy.
Net loses It's spOtIess reputation
and makes its fan debut covered
with spots Of chenille. This Is the
latest novelty in dress material for
the evening, and comes in de-
lightful shades.
IL you want to be in the swing
of things, have your bathroom re-
spond to the ensemble idea. Not
only the enamel should be- tinted
some lovely rose. green, or yellow,
but your towels, mat and even
your bathrobe should be Of the
same shade.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

of child the privilege of being in
the room while guests are present
will help to give him Alright per-
spective on the matter. Tell him
that when he is ready to be polite
you will be exceedingly glad to-
welcome him into the group. II
he insists upon his old methods,
quietly send him away to sit still
all by himself for while. Ranting
and shouting at this type Of a
child only encourages his rudeness.
Set the example OF firm but quietN
dignity by your manner and voice,
with prompt election for disobe-
dience, he Will soon calm down
and take his rightful place in the
social activities of your home.
With either type, it cannot be &C
complished with harsh measures.
1t takes love, and patience.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

CHANGED to spend at the same
camp, because when he acciden.
tally tipped her over in a canoe,
she laughed and swan to shore,
"A girl who is good sport enough
to laugh when you tip over her
canoe and ruin her pretty trock
will make a good pal and sweet
heart" concluded Harry. He and
Grace have been married eight
years now
Good craftsmanship means COM
peting fairly, with good will and
good humor and abiding Ivy the
rules OF the game. whether as win
ner or loser. After all, is not good
craftsmanship quality needed
to make your vacation romance
delightful sweet memory,
whether it is evanscent, as most
vacation romances are. or proves
SO congenial that it leads to your
marriage to~the man you love!
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

Vacation memories are half the
fun of a holiday. Who could pos.
sibly settle down to work without
q few reminiscent stories of ad-
ventures, told with chuckles and
possibly signs Of regret.
Every girls vacation memories
are romantic, Bermuda-three
years ago scent OF Easter lilies,
the pleasant young Englishman
who danced divinely-w where is he
now you wonder. You never an
swered his last letter-that was
after you met Jack.
Last Summer-the college stu.
dent rougAing It on western
dude ranch who gave you 1living
earning his own way in
vacation<-what good times YOU
and he had. He asked YOU to
write was going to look you up
later in town and never did oh,
well, anyway he was part of the
vacation fun.
AS time goes on, thrilling vaca-
ton romances have a way OF
dwindling. Two who I've far
away from each other. quickly
forget. Or one may forget while
the other treasurers memories.
Need these holiday Friendships
bring an aftermath of heart
break? Not il Molly and Jane,
Sally and Betty are as sensible
as believe they are. Vacation
romance may prove as fleeting
as lilac time. But who regrets
lilac time?
A young man and a grill with
plenty OF leisure start an ardent
friendship, which can easily get
crowded out of busy lives during
the rushed Winter season.
The girl am sorry for Is not
the grill whose romance proves
ehort-lived, but the girl who is
such q prosaic schemer thSt she
does not know there Is such a
thing as romance.
If your vacation rested and
amused you--if 1t took you to new
an interesting scenes or old ones
you love to revisit, introduced you
10 n plCdSduI A6W dNAuuAhtAAANC
or two, sent you home refreshed
and happy to your work, it was a
successful and romantic vocation.
'Only two short weeks whisp-
ors foolish Cupid on holiday. Il
must make the most of them"
You will write, dear-youIl not
forget
Eyes, promise, Don't
"You know how much 1t means
20 me--it's going to be deadly here
without you'll wish / were going
with you"
Good by, dear"
Laughter and jolly good-oyes OF
the crowd--candy and magazines
slipped into her Pullman seat
and Ellen liz off for town.
gummer-forced romances bios
som quickly and fade quickly. Do
not expect too much Of them. 1t
Is enforced friendships. growing
of their own accord, that take
deep root, prosper and often Gull
inmate in successful marriage.
Just the same, some vacation
romances last. I've known such
instances. and I'm sure you have.
Harry fell in love with Grace one
August day of a vacation they
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
BARS TIPPING
OF HATS

Because officials are tired Of
tipping hats, a European custom
among gentlemen, league
against hats" has been formed
within the League OF Nations in
Geneva. The only rule is to at
tend official meetings without the
usual head covering. A similar
movements has been started TO
dispense with handshaking.
Fish leather is being used in
America and Japan for army har-
ness and equipment. The leather,
stated to be serviceable as hide
leather. is also cheaper. It il
made principally from the skins
of sharks PROPOSES, and Cog fish.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
Some girls have been having
a discussion about the way to
address a clergyman. Some say
he should be called Mr.. Smith
in speaking of him. others say it
should be Reverend Smith in
speaking Of him or introducing
him. Naturally one uses tho
Reverend, but in personal con.
versation with clergyman
which is the correct form to
use? We are going to let you
settle this question.
NJ. NJ.
When addressing a clergyman
YOU use Mr." Smith. unless he
has been gwen the degree OF
Doctor OF Divinity. If he has
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Flapper Ban

The project of police of Picking,
China, has issued stern warn
ing to "ultramodern' women. He
forbids short hair. short skirts
and decolette gowns, and threatens
those who do not obey his edict
with severe punishment" Police
are instructed TO arrest at once
ANY woman in extravagant cos
tunneA,"
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

absolutely impossible, until friends
of the family ceased to go there for
an evening or afternoon. The boy
was nine years old, and by the time
his mother had battled him up
stairs and into bed it was too late
to play bridge, and the mother was
too weary and distracted TO en-
gage in an enjoyable or even in
telligent conversation.
Denying a rude, "show.off" type
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Cubist Houses

Cubist houses line one small
street in Passy, a residential Sec
ton of Paris. France. Cubes are
the keynote of the houses. They
are built of reinforced concrete.
lined with hollow tile. Parts of
the second and third stories are
set back in terraces. The lines
are broken by balconies, covered
recesses and windows Of unusual
dimensions,
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

awful. I can't do a thing with
him. and he's worse when any.
body comes here to visit. The
mother has admitted that she
can't cope with his actions. so
he proceeds to enjoy her nervous
distress and humiliation each
time he has an audience.
A certain family contained a
small member Of this kind who
made conversation between adults
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
MOVIES FOR
PUPILS

A new ruling in Hungary public
schools will admit school classes
free to moving picture thea-ers in
that country. The Hungs rian
children are to he taught the en-
tire technique of the motion pic
fure industry and owners II mo-
tion picture houses are req Jired
10 place their showhOuses ut the
disposal Of the schools without
dispensation.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
SMART FALL FROCK
The Washington Times 15c Practical Pattern

Smartness and simplicity are
featured in this tailored fall
frock which is suitable for
either sports or street wear.
The collar, cuffs and double
breasted effect are quite man.
nish in appearance, creating an
unusual dress for the smart
woman. A patent or suede
leather belt adds touch of
chic.
For the first cool days, jersey
kasha or lightweight tweeds
fashion the most delightful
frocks. These fabrics are de-
cidedly good looking in shades
Of beige and brown. Greys, too,
are shown a great deal for fall
and are particularly smart in
woolens.
May be obtained in sizes 16
to "A.
Size So requires two and one
quarter yards of 54-irch mate
rial
This model is easy to make If
you use this pattern, which is
individually hand cut of sub
stantial paper. A perfect fit in
every size is guaranteed.
Patterns will be delivered to
any address upon receipt of Is
cents in coins or stamps. Al
ways mention size wanted.
Address all mail and orders to
The Washington Times, Pattern
Department, 243 West Seven.
teenth St.a New York city.
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

fort of others. He only wants to
monopolize the attention Of every
one near him and will holG the
center of the stage even Il he
has to be destructive to do so.
He is the child whose pra nks.
mistakes and general behavior
has been openly discussed before
him by his parents. He is prob
ably the youngster who has heard
his mother say: John acts just
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Holiday Visions Fade When
Autumn Duties Call
By Beatrice Fairfax
An Authority ON Problems of Love and Marriage

Vacation days for most OF u.s. The town IS
nearly empty folks from the country and the country
practically deserted by city visitors, though few may
inger.
Molly and Jane Sally and Betty backat office school,
studio or shop And what stories they have to tell! The
boss probably Wishes with resigned sigh that heor she
as the case may bewoud return day earlier to make
for the inevitable akest the laughter chatter and
narinO of notes first
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

this degree, he has won the honor
of being addressed as Doctor
Smith. In any case, you would
not address a clergyman. as Rev
erend Smith: nor would you use
this title when you introduce
him
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

Have you looked at the slim, silver crescent in
the sky and wondered why it there? Well, I'll
tell you what think. You know, when the Moon IS
big and round and shines splendidly the lovers
the earth he does it to help them find the
and happiness which he knows they seeking Then,
when they have found it. he fades out of the picture
and they forget all about him unt-well, until they
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Smoking For Sedsickyless

Smoking pine cigarette the preventive of
sickness suggested by writer in the British Medical Jour
nal has off
feeling Of sickness had commenced
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
Dark Note Paper
,EAR MRS. BEECKMAN:

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
My sister and I are having a
discussion as to whether or not
writing paper Of this color is
proper for use for personal cor
respondence. VIII you kindly
let US know? e. Il.
Yes, although your letter paper
Is fairly dark. think. on the
whole, it is pretty good. Per
The Washington times., 1928-09-11

have their own home and all the dreams have come
true.
And then, one day. he looks down and sees the
sweetest, littest golden head Nesting close to
Mothers heart and he folds part of himself under
the shape of cradle that will rock the lovely
Mother and her Babe. And in her dreams she floats
to her old friend Mr. Moon. and he tendery and
The Washington times., 1928-09-11
An Ancient Eagle

wooden eagle fashioned $780, pched the Woo
stock Vermont) Inn, for SO That might view the sn
of its first with pride taken down and rege
then back fol another. vigil.
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