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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
SORORITY TO GIVE
BOWERY PARTY

A "Bowery" party viii be given
this evening at the home of Miss
Marguerite Geizendanner. 2120 Ash
land avenue. by members of Phi
Gamma Tau sorority for their
guests. The hostess and Miss VIC
let Gray will give an Apache
dance.
Guests vii include NeSdames
Richard Mary, John Achors and
Herman Adams: Misses Marie Stone,
Gwendolyn Mckay. Anna Harkema,
Lorraine Greeley, Gladys Mitchell.
Edna Shively, Glendora Osborne and
Thelma Smith. The hostess will be
assisted by Mrs. William Pierce;
Misses Edna Bleakney and Dorothy
Prater.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
GOVERNOR AND WIFE
HONORED BY CLUB

Governor and Mrs. Harry G.,
Leslie were guests Of honor Thurs
day night at the annual Valentine
dinner dance of the Kiwanis Club
at the Columbia Club. More than
$50 persons attended.
Jack Quill was master of ceremo-
MES. Entertainment numbers were
given Mrs. Charles Gaunt, Fred We
Der, Morrison Davis and Robert H.
Bryson, postmaster, who delivered
Valentine mail to guests.
Mrs. Fred Horuff was in charge
of the annual bridge tournament.
Members of the entertainment COM
mittee we're r. P Oblinger, chair
man, Roy r. Blair and Robert j.
HeusIein
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Singer From
KOkOn1O VIII
Make Debut

Miss Miriam Klein, lyric So
prano. the daughter Of z. Klein,
Kokono business man, will make
her initial appearance in grand
opera. singing the role of Mimi in
La Boheme" by Puccini, at the
opera house in Lucera, Italy, Satur-
day. She also will sing in "Pag-
lacci" and other operas.
Miss Klein has been studying in
italy for two years under Mario
Malatesta. She has been instructed
in acting by the Russian teache-
and actor, Brayestra. Prior to 60
ing abroad she had spent some time
in New York with Sanger. She
also had a period of study with
leading voice teachers in Chicago.
Miss Klein began her musical
studies while a pupil in the Kokomo
public schools. One of her first
teachers was David Baxter, Indian
apolis. A tour of Germany and
England is planned for the opera
company of which Miss Klein is
member after Italian engagement.
She will come to America for a SER
les of concerts in the early summer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Honor Club
Mem berS at
I TuUiS Home

Mrs. J'Ilius G. Travis and wives o.
the Indiana supreme and apE ellate
courts. entertained today at the
Travis home. 3I07 College avenue
with buffet luncheon in hQ1or Of
members Of the State Assemble Wo-
mans Club.
More than seventy guests attend
Cd. The dining room was lighted
with tall red t2Dcrs. POSSESSES with
Mrs Travis we're Nesdames David
Myers. Benjamin WillouEhby. Clar-
crce Martin Willard Gemmel. e.
nor Lockyear. Noel Neal, Willis c..
Mcmahon. Fred J. Byers and
CT RIGS Peny
During the afternoon Mrs. J. ?.
Edwards gave a talk and mem
bcrs Of The Alpha Chi Omega
quartet sanc.
Club % Give Tea
Members Of the Assembly club will
en- ertain with a tea Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Fred J.
Bvers. 1925 North Pennsylvania
street
A meeting Of the house ana So
cial committee was held Thursday
at the Columbia Club with Mrs.
William F. Hodges, president, in
charge. The committee is composed
Of Mesdames Elan Guernsey, Bed
ford: Grace Banta Urbahns, Roy
Street. Lafayette; William Storen,
Scottsburg; F. J. Byers. Charles F.
Miller and Julia Nelson
Tea Set for March
Mrs. Harry c. Leslie, wife of the
Governor Of Indiana, will be hostess
for a tea March s at the Governors
mansion. A tea and style show will
be held in L. S. Ayres tearoOm by
L. S. Ayres & Co An invitation
has been received by the club from
DR.. Kenosha Sessions to visit the
Indiana girls school Tuesday after
noon.
The regular luncheon meeting will
be held at the Claypool hotel
Wednesday. Feb. u. A musical pro-
gram will be given by the Ball
Teachers college. A tour through
the Riley hospital will be made
March l.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Valentine Fete
GiUen Sorority
by Hester Cole

Beta Tau sorority entertained
Thursday evening with Valentine
bridge party at the home of Miss
Hester Cole, SIS South Hawthorne
Lane. Decorations and appoint
ments were in keeping with the VAL
entine season.
Guests included Mesdames r. C.
Booker, Paul Metcalfe, Margaret
Kimmel, Marie Wampner and Rose
liza Meizner; Misses Pauline Staley,
Edith McEiroy, Cannon Nye, Mil
dred Waters, Marie Stoner and Do
lores Skeliey.
Members present included Mes
danes Charles Brockman, Harry
Parsons, Harry Mayors, Mildred
German and Ona Brooks; Misses
Coda Heidrich, Bea Vickery, Mar
garet TIu~.es and Lucille Muiss.
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MRS. JOHN RAINIER TO
ENTERTAIN SATURDAY

Mrs. John F. Rainier, 2716 Suther-
land avenue, will be hostess Satur-
Gay for musicale tea to be given
by Indianapolis alumnae chapter,
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, for
members OF the organization.
Mrs. Thomas Luckett is chairman
Of the hostess committee. She will
be assisted by Mesdames Ralph
Nessler, Russell Bosart, George
Batcnelor, Frances InSley. Allen
Maxwell, Rowland Johnson, John
L. Fuller, Anna Carlsted and Floyd
Rannon: Misses Louise Wills, Viz
oinia Kingsbury and Hazel Van VIE.
Mrs. Carl Nessler is in charge OF
a musical program. Preceding the
musical, an important business ses-
sion will be held.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
DEAN WELLS AND
DICK MILLER TALK

Members of the Indianapolis Bust
ness and Professional Woman's Club
were told that Indiana university
will have to receive increased sup
port from the present legislature or
continue its present program of de-
NAL of education to hundreds of
Hoosier applicants annually, by Miss
Agnes E. Wells, dean of women at
Indiana university, when they met
for a forum hour at o'clock Thurs
day evening.
She pointed out that figures show
that the combined appropriation for
Purdue arI Indiana universities in
1928 was 40 per cent less than ap-
preparations for like institutions in
other states of the north central
group.
Following her talk. Dick Miller,
president of the City Trust Com
pany, gave the regular address at
8 o'clock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15

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the new feeling of health strength
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
ROSE TAGUE
WE'D IN HOME RITE

The marriage of Miss Mary Rose
Tague, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Tague, 1894 East New York
street. and Eric Curt Melaun, took
place at $3.50 Thursday evening at
the home of her parents, the Rev.
Ambrose Aegerter reading the
service.
Miss Sibyl Taylor, the brides only
attendant, wore rose beige crepe and
carried q bouquet Of pink sweet
peas. Herman Melaun, brother OF
the bridegroom, was best man.
The bride wore cliquet georgetta
and carried a shower bouquet OF
Ophelia roses and pink sweet peas.
A reception followed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melaum are on a trip
through the east. They will be at
home after March i at 621 East
Forty-ninth street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Valentine Party

Mrs. Francis Dickman, $50 Eugene
street. was hostess Wednesday for
a Valentine party for members OF
the Owl club and their guests. APP
pointments and decorations we're
carried out in red and white IN
Valentine designs. Among the
guests we're Miss Julia Bollrath;
Misses MaviS and Louise Call,
Martha Borden. Dorothy Kay and
Ruth SCHNEIDER.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
HONOR RECENT BRIDE
WITH SURPRISE SHOWER

Honoring Mrs. Garritt Bates,
formerly Miss Cecil ziegler, whose
marriage took place recently, Miss
Esther Gebauer entertained Thurs
day evening at her home, AIS Car
rollton avenue, with surprise
shower.
Appointments and decorations
were in Valentine colors and de-
signs. Gifts were presented by little
Billy Hart Guests were Misses
Janet Higgins, Louise Hart, Mar
guerite Johnson, Pearl Kertz, Vir-
GINA Stormes, Gladys Leslie and
Kav ZiepIer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
ROSEMARY MURRAY
IN HOTEL WEDDING

Miss Rosemary Murray, daugh-
ter OF Samuel r. Murray, Milwau-
kee. Wis. became the bride OF
Harold Reames at $50 Thursday
evening in the blue room Of the
SDink-Arms hotel. The service was
read by the Rev. Frederick E. Tay-
Ior.
The bride was attended by Miss
Katherine Kirsch, who wore orchid
georgette and carried a bouquet OF
pink roses. Daniel Gerig. Goshen,
was best man.
The bride wore d gown of white
georgette and carried q shower bou-
quet of orchids. valley lilies and
white roses. Following the cere-
monv dinner was served. After q
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Reames
will be at home at 1902 North Ala
bama street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Dance to Be Planned

Miss Naomi B. Girard, president
of Beta chapter, Omega Phi Tau
sorority, will preside at its business
meeting to be held at 8 this evening
at the home of Miss Sara Suddarth,
438 South Rural street. Plans for a
spring dance will be discussed. All
members are urged to attend. Ritual
pledgeshir services were held at the
last meeting for Misses Lew Ella
Hickman. Lillian Allen and, Irma
Reese.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
JUNIOR LEAGUE LEADER
GUEST IN INDIANAPOLIS

Mrs. Sylvester johnson, 1868 Cen
trail avenue. president of the Indian
apolis Junior League, has as her
house guest Mrs. John E. Patterson.
Kansas City, Mo, regional director
of Section Is of the National Junior
League.
Mrs. Patterson viii be q special
guest at the general meeting Of the
indianapolis Junior League to be
held at $50 p. m. Monday, Feb. 20.
at the Propylaeum, where she Will
report the regional conference at
Omaha. Neb.. as will the following
delegates from indianapolis: Mrs.
r. Wynn owen, 1889 North Della
ware street: Mrs. John OFT, 53l Cen
tral cour5. north. and Mrs. Edwin
Mentally. 113 West Forty-first street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
M0thprS' CLM0 Meets

The monthly meeting OF Kappa
Kappa Gamma Mothers Club was
held today at the chapter house,
4546 North Pennsylvania street.
Luncheon was served at 1890 pm.
with Mrs. Charles Brossman as
chairman of the committee in
charge. Mrs. George c. Finfrock
was the speaker. A musical pro-
gram was presented by Mrs. Frank
B. Nusbaum. contraito, and Miss
Martha Belle Pierce, pianist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
IRIS. ". II. ADAMS
SPEAKS AT MEETING

Mrs. VIII H. Adams, 1910 Win
throp avenue, was the principal
speaker today at the spring meet
ing of the Federated Missionary So
ciety, held in the Central Methodist
church, Richmond. Her subject was
Workers Together With Him" The
session opened at 10::25 with a pro-
gram Of talks by missionary mem
ber@ Of the city churches.
A play, Darkness and Dawn in
China" written by the Rev. Howard
NJ. Augustine, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, Richmond, was
presented. Luncheon was served at
noon. Following the afternoon ses-
sion, a meeting of the executive
board was held. Mrs. w j. Black
more is president of the federated
Missionary Society.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15

A courtesy musicale will be
given at 8:15 this evening at the
Roberts Park Methodist Episco-
pal church by the Shirley
brothers. On the program will be
the Edison quartet, of which Mr..
Morris is a member. Others in
the quartet are Charles mccarthy,
Vaughn Cornish and Harry Cal
land. E. w. Marshall, head OF
the dramatic department Of the
Indianapolis College of Music and
Fine Arts, will be the reader.
Miss Harriet Payne, violinist. and
Mss Marguerite McCarty, pianist
will also appear on the program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
MRS. ". G. STEVENS
ENTERTATNS FOR CLUB

Mrs. w. G. Stevens, 906 North Ok
ford street, entertained members of
the Friday Afternoon Literary Club
with a luncheon today at the Sher-
man Inn. Mrs. Alva Rhodes was
a guest Of honor.
A table was decorated with cen
terpiece of red and white carna-
lions. Following luncheon, Miss
Gertrude Rhodes spoke on a trip
abroad. Mrs. S. L. Shurte gave a
talk on France.
Members who attended were Mes
danes T. A. O'Dell, Victor B. Har-
gift, Enos Sanderman, Homer Ret
tig, Ernest Trittipo, Edgar Brown,
Robert Kemper, William Oldridge,
]. E. Williamson, Claude Smith, Err
nest Prosch, Charles Dryer, Jesse
Preston, S. L. Shurte and Miss Al
vira Clark.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Cine Fnr4neM Pnrtl

A farewell party in honor of Miss
Lucille DuTrer who will leave soon
for an extended visit in Los Angeles,
Cal, was given Thursday evening at
the Frances hotel, Kokomo, by
Misses Mary Catherine Faucet,
Ruth Ann Perrin, Adeline Carrard
and Mrs. Paul Record
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
JUNIOR PEN WOMEN
WIFI MEET SATURDAY

Members of the newly formed
Junior League of American Pen
Women will meet for luncheon
Saturday at 1890 p. m. at the Co
lumbia Club. The league, a branch
of the Indiana organization Of the
League of American Pen Women,
was organized under direction OF
Mrs. Newton Wray, Upland.
Miss Martha Pittinger is presi-
dent. Other officers are: Vice presi-
dent, Miss Virginia Grishaw; sec
ond vice-president, Miss Virginia
Flowers. and secretary, Miss Ethel
Mary OStrOn1,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
SIGMA PHI GAMMA TO
GIVE VALENTINE PARTY

Members of Sigma Phi Gamma
sorority will hold a regular meeting
this evening at the Columbia Club.
A special rr"Cram in keeping with
the Valentine season will be given.
Hostccses will be Miss Doris West
and Miss Wilma Wheatcraft. Miss
Josephine Hoffman will be initiated
following the program. Mrs. Leroy
Wilson and Mrs. Kenneth Hendryx
will be special guests.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Fourth MOnthIu BGJL

The fourth formal monthly ball
to be given by the Marott hotel for
resident guests and their friends,
will be held Thursday evening. In
vitations we're issued today. A spe-
ciaI program in keeping with Wash
ington's birthday will be given.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Dinner DGRce

The Employees Association Of the
PEOPLES State bank entertained
Wednesday evening with dinner
and dance at the Sherman Inn. Din
ner was served at $50 at tables
decorated with bouquets OF red car
nations. Prizes were awarded in
contests and motion pictures shown.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Mrs. Darts EntertdinS

Mrs. Edgar L. Davis, 1868 North
Delaware street, entertained with a
luncheon today at her nome for
members of the Indianapolis Alpha
Club of Kappa Alpha Theta soror-
ity. Assisting hostesses were Mes
DANES Harold Sutherlin, Russell
Fish, Carl Daugherty and Foster
Clipninger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
OmcR-n-MOmth Club

Mrs. Fred Steinhauer entertained
Thursday afternoon at her home,
4O6 North New Jersey street, for
members of the Once-a-Month
Social Club. Those who attended
were Mesdames John Giles, Mack
Braughton, Chris Moltan, Robert
Ribble, David Rathfon, James
Hogsdon and Edward Buck.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Cards nUd R1l12c0

Alpha Club, Alfarata council,
Daughters of Pocahontas, will en-
terrain with a card and bunco party
at the home of Mrs. Lille Fraul, 528
WOdlawn avenue, at 8 Saturday eve
ming. Mrs. Lulu Kretsch will be
chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Snrnritn Rridne Pnrtn

Indiana Beta chapter, Delta
Sigma sorority. will entertain this
evening with bridge party at the
Hoosier Athletic Club. Those in
charge are Mesdames Loretta Hart,
Daisy RiSher. Betty Smart and Doris
Nelson
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Art Direct01 to Snenk

Mrs. Ella Bond Johnston, director
OF the Richmond Art Association,
will lecture Saturday before the
Woman's Department. club on ''The
Glory That Was Greece" An eX-
hibit of paintings by Hoosier art
lists will be held in connection with
the meeting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Keen Epey0reeus Damn

See that the soil around your
evergreens does not lack water this
month. Much winter killing is due
to freezing dry" Soak them we'll
with water on mild days. No harm
will be done by water freezing
around them If you have ever
greens in your window boxes keep
them well Watered. too.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Valentine Dinner

Mrs. c. F. Kikman. SAT Oakland
avenue. entertained Thursday eve
ming with a Valentine dinner party
at the Sherman Inn. Covers we're
laid for sixteen guests.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
WnshimntO1l BridQe

Miss Bertha Leming and Miss
Lois Anderson will entertain at
their home, 526 East Fall Creek
boulevard, with Washington
bridge party Saturday evening,
Feb. %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Dinner Dance

Members of the Gyro Club will
entertain with a dinner dance this
evening at the Sherman Inn. Gov
ers will be laid for 100 guests, at
tables decorated in Valentine colorS
and designs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
RnncO PnrtM

Miss Eva Catherine Moore, "A
South Denny street. will be hostess
at $50 this evening for a bunco
party to be given by Bethel No. l.,
Jobs Daughters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Card Pnrtu SGturddV

The Relief association OF the Cen
trail division of the United States
Envelope Company will entertain
with card party at the Sherman
Inn, Saturday evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
Compliment Guest

Miss Rosemary NIcGlone and Miss
Margaret Dwyer Kokomo, gave a
dinner-bridge at the Frances hotel
in compliment to their guest Miss
Mary Matthias, Sault ste. Marie,
Mich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
SOrOritu NJ Getting

Members of Gamma Phi Sigma
sorority will meet this evening at
the home of Miss Frances Bridge,
3710 North Illinois street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15

Miss Lewis to Be Hostess
Miss jeanette Lewis, 1922 Temple
avenue, will entertain members of
Gamma Phi Rho sorority this eve
ming at her home
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-15
PERSONALS

Miss Geneva Apologize and Miss
Marie Small, Git North East street,
are spending several days at Nj
agara Falls, N. Y.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-22
Song Birds Driven
From Vienna Woods

VIENNA, Sept. 22.-R Song
birds are disappearing rapidly from
the vicinity of Vienna, in whose
neighboring woods could, until a
few years ago, be heard a continu-
Gus chorus from nightingales-
thrushes, larks and robins Now
practically the only birds to be
heard are the chipping sparrows
and blackbirds, which have In
creased enormously.
Recent cold winters have had
something to do with the disap-
pearance of the song birds. But
a more disastrous effect was pro-
duced by wholesale capture OF the
sweet-voiced songsters by vendors,
who sold them in cages to house
holders.
It is not only lovers Of songbirds
at liberty who complain Of their
defamation. Farmers declare that
birds are of great assistance 70
them in the destruction Of insects.
50 a movement has been started
for enactment Of q law for the
protection Of songbirds such as ex-
lists in England and also TO impose
a heavy tax on keepers OF captive
birds in the same way as Is done
with the owners Of dogs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-22
New Zealand Slides
Uncover Gold Field

AUCKLAND, New Zealand. sept.
22.-CP)-The terrible landslides IN
the Matakitaki valley, in the South
Island Of New Zealand, caused ny
earthquakes and leaving death ana
destruction in their wake, have one
redeeming feature In that they ap-
pear to have unearthed valuable
gold deposits.
Large nuggets have been found
and John Spencer, geologiSt OF the
Matakitaki Dredging company, says
that a thorough search OF q spht
that has appeared in the ridge OF
the valley may reveal untold wealth.
With the momentary danger OF
being engulfed in vast masses OF
tottering earth and trees, only the
most venturesome have sought the
golden prizes. Precautions have
been taken to keep back foolhardy
and unauthorized persons from
risking their lives for the lure OF
the gold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-22
FRENCH DRAMA
IS PORTABLE
Carried Into Country Vii
lagos In Wandering
Houses

PARIS, Sept. 22.-(RNThere are
200 portable theaters In France
and 5000 players present In them
the standard dramatic works OF the
country.
People Of the city know little or
nothing of them but these who
roam the provinces often enjoy
good acting in presentable settings
at q small price in these wander
ing playhouses that play a week or
a month in the small towns in the
populous country districts.
TheSpis, whose name has come
down through twenty-five centuries
as the father of the drama, is
credited with being the originator
Of the movable theater. He was a
playwright and poet whose works
have been lost but there are refer
ences in old works to his carts or
chariots in which he was assumed
to have carried about the actors
and the properties for his perform
ances.
The portable theater of today Oft
en- is quite ~pretentlous and fire.
quently completes in the larger
towns with the established play
house visited by road companies.
Delemarre. president Of the asso-
citation Of these travelling show
men, has a theater 100 feet long,
well equipped, and with 20 sets Of
scenery. 1t plays usually one
month stands as the cost of Jumps"
from one town to another Is about
$1,000.
On these stages. out in the prov
inces, many stars have had their
training. The repertoire includes
modern Partisan successes, when
the royalties are not too high. Most
Of the productions however are
those that have become public
property. The portable theaters.
nevertheless, last year paid $4,000
in royalties to the Society Of Au-
thors.