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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31

NaRs8GM q a4ZI3za I
Gratifying Growth Of
coming Activity Noted

During the last year, 81 municipal
tiles passed coming ordinances, while
101 either adopted more comprehen-
sive coming ordinances or amended
existing regulations to make them
more effective. An analysis of the
81 new zoning ordinances which were
passed shows that A were compre-
hensive; that is, the use, height and
area of buildings were regulated; q
merely controlled the use of build
ings; seven regulated the use and
area of buildings; and two were
merely temporary ordinances, pend
ing the preparation Of coming ordi-
nance to suit local requirements.
Zoning activity is evident in prac-
tically all states, the report shows.
New York led in the number of mu-
inequalities zoned during 1928, with
% cities, towns and villages. Ohio
and Pennsylvania tied for second
place with six each. Youngstown,
Ohio; Waterbury, Conn.,, and Altoona,
Pa, were three Of the largest cities
which adopted coming legislation last
year. South Dakota and Idaho were
added to the states having zoned
municipalities when four cities in the
former and three in the latter adopt
ed coming ordinances during the year.
New York is the foremost state in
the Union in the number Of its mu-
inequalities having coming ordinances
in effect with total of 131. New
Jersey is second with "a; California,
third with 10; Illinois, fourth with II,
and Massachusetts, fifth with 62.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wis
consin and Kansas follow in the order
named.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Shade Trees and Health

The health of a community is vital
ly affected by shade tree growth
leaves are continually, through trans
piration and chemical processes, send
ing moisture particles into the air
we breathe. They are absorbing,
through the tiny openings Cor stomata)
of their leaf tissues the noxious and
harmful gases of a crowded city and
their growth is breaking up the heat
of the sun, giving cooling and refresh
ing shade.-Boston Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
T)HIL,IIPS
L. Milk
of MagIleSia
For Mosquito Bites, Sting Of Bees
and Venomous Insects
Russia's Holy Men
EIANFORD'S BALSAM OF MYRREA
Money back for first bottle Il not suited. All dealers

If the Soviet government really
means to try to suppress the "holy
men" who wander about in Russia, it
will be UP against as hard a task
as 1t has encountered yet, writes
"Looker-On" in the London Daily
Chronicle. These local saints, or tel
ders," as they are called, have great
influence, not only on such highly
placed people as believed in Rasputin,
but on the mass of peasants. The
Russian villages are forcing-beds for
superstition, and the "staretzi' make
the most Of that fact. Some Of them
are genuine, too, and preach with the
feryor of Jewish minor prophets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Quality Always PAYS

From master to apprentice, from IA
Their to son, Colonial craftsmen passed
their pride of manual skill. To them
home building was an art. Charming,
sturdy homes, many still standing, re-
fleet the builders dreams of new
empire. The home builder of today
can have no finer examples of the
worth of good materials and good
workmanship. Quality always pays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT

He was to be married. and he went
to his tailor to be measured for the
wedding outfit. When the ordeal was
over. the tailor coughed apologeticalIy.
81 am sorry, Mr.. Smith, but must
ask you to pay cash FOR these suits"
"Whatl I've had an account with
you for IA years, and I've always set,
tied tlalf-yearlyi' - h.EoR PFC
81 know. sir" apologIzed the tailor,
"but up to now you've always, had the
handling of your own money Pear
sons. |aRass arii vais3A :
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Hoover Model Act Followed

North Dakota has passed city
planning enabling act following in gen.
eral the Hoover model act. Under
this new law, territory within six
miles of a North Dakota city can he
made subject to the control of the city
planning commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Experience Not Required

"Does your small boy annoy you by
asking questionsr
y''Ea. 9oaAswered the patient parent.
''W'fidt annoyssme lis his ealmsand' con.
tident assumption that he. knows the
answer dto everything : r.g..is-s,.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Easily Figured

g ~What are the Jaws or death,' par
almost any married man is liable
to be jawed to death, my son. You
can figure out the rest of it your
self"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
A Good Reason

VanQuished-Aw, 4coulda licked
that guy with one hand.
Inquisilive-Why didn't you, then?
vanguished-well, he wouldn't fight
thai way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31

II can't stand that actor; he's such
c0nceited fellow"
cancelled! should think he Is.
Why, every time he hears thunder.
clap at home he runs to the window
and bows"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Marriage cramped Hi. Style

He got wife because
He sure knew how to pet--
And II he'd kept II up
So; Why he would have her yet. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
A Bitter Recollection i.

Mrs. YeIlowleaf-I want you. to Ak
me up so III look Just as + did when
my husband proposed to me-. l want to
regain his love. M
The Beauty Expert Then take my
advice and try something different.
D0a't remind him of the time when he
first fell for you. '-'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31

us, your new stenog on the job?"
yes. think she has all the matri.
moniaf prospects in the Office efficient
ly card indexed." ~ is-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Fears Nothing

do you think that the captain
will ask. her to marry him."
81 wouldn't be, surprised. He has
severals medals for bravery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Never Again

She (passfonately WILL Won saver
love another, dearest?
He (wearily) No, never, II / get
out Of this affair I Montreal Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31
Ny Radio

s-@4-fs-t isgr,s wy a, AN@AAO A-, ,t-r-.s,-s7
This radios gift to man,
At which we may not scoff.
If you don't. like it, now and then,
You simply turn 1t off.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31

'1ie's lot of blubber-just big
whale" I.tl.
I've noticed. whenever. I've seen
him, he always has tlapper on each
SIDE"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

INDIANAPOLIS ICE & FUEL co.
225 E. Iowa st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
DOCKET NO. 9709.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION
OF CHICAGO. SOUTH SHORE AND
SOUTH BEND RAILROAD COMPANY
ISSUE $4,000 TRUST CERTIFICATES.
:, Notice is hereby given that the Pub
conduct public hearing in the above en-
titled cause in the Rooms of the Com
mission at Indianapolis. Indiana. at 200
O'Clock p. m. on April 10 1929.
Public participation in this hearing is
requested by the Commission.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF IN
DIANA
BY HOWELL ELLIS.
Commissioner
indianapolis. Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Storage and Transfer

STORE-Your furniture IN IRE proof stor-
age house. Private lockers. Pay months
later. Special no charge for hauling
given without obligation. Call
PARTLOW-J MOTOR CAR co.
419 f. Market, Ri. 1850
PACKING. SHIPPING. Low RATES-On
California shipments. Local and over and
hauling. OTTO J. SUESz. Ri. 3628-656
night. Oh. O699W4579.
J. H. TAYLOR TRANS. & STORAGE, SPE-
CIAL PRICE OVERLAND-To or from
Chicago St. Louis. Detroit, Cleveland or
other cities DR. 307l or Ri. 1865.
sORNMAN TRANSFER -Satsifactory
moving servjc-; overland trucking Of
furniture and freight. Oh. 557l.
BRITTON TRANSFER-MOVing. $3.50 load
large trucks; responsible men. Dr.. 76l6
FURNITURE MOVED-s2 so and up: large
covered trucks. Ii. 1880. Oh. 1892.
C. H. MALONE-Transfer hauling. grad
ing and Sodding. Oh. 5ll4.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Houses for Rent

ALA. n. 828-Modern ICONS. s4. SIS a
room. hot water. Ri. 4756.
ENGLISH. 1702-6 rms. bath: Semi-mod.:
GOOD location. S25. Dr.. $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

SUBURBAN LOTs-63xl58 N. w. corner
2Sth and Butler $500: also 45-ft. front.
400 F. 2lst.. $3.50. Oh. 2495-R.
BFAUTIFUL-Fores Manor; large lot;
cash or terms Owner. Oh. 2328-W.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALS
AnrrCE nE IIE . me


Notice is hereby given that NJ NJ; Mill
kan has filed with the Board of Zoning
Appeals of the City Of Indianapolis a
petition asking permission to vary the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
by erecting an "a family apartment. 1870
feet high. at the n. ". corner of 18th
and Delaware Streets
public hearing will be held bv said
Board in Room 40i City Hall. Tuesday
April is. 1929 at 2:30 .. m. at which
time a-Ji place all interested persons will
be giveS- opportunity to be heard in ref
erence to the matters set out in said
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALS
GEO. 7. O'CONEOR, President.
II. B. STEEG, Secretary.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that Michael j.
Dufecey has filed with the Board of
Zoning Appeals of the city of Indian
spolis petition asking permission to
vary the, requirements of the zoning Or
dInance BY extending the business district
100 feet east of the present business dis
triot at the S. E. corner of College Avenue
and 36th Street and erecting storerooms
or the entire tract.
public hearing will be held by said
Board in Room 4ol City Hall. Tuesday.
April IS 1929. at $3.50 .. m. at which
time and place all interested persons will
be given opportunity to be heard in
reference to the matters set out in said
BoAD OF zoNING APPEALS
GEO. T. O'CONNOR, President.
H. 3. STEEG. Secretary.
TRY TIMES WANT ADS FOR BUSINESS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALs

Notice is hereby given that College &
Canal Really Co. has fled with the Board
OF coming Appeals of the City of Indian
vary the. requirements Of the Zoning Or
dinance by requesting permission to build
IRE. battery and service station and hll-
public hearing will be held by said
Board in Room 4o1 City Hall. Tuesday.
April is. 1929, at 2.30 D. m. at which
time and place all interested persons will
be. given opportunity to be heard in
reference to the matters set out in said
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALS.
GEO. T. O'CONNOR, President.
II. B. STEEG, Secretary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
BOARD OF zONING APPEALS
NOTICE. OEl LIE 2 IhICs

NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that A. M. Hav
erfleld has filed with the Board of Zoning
Appeals of the city of indianapolis a. pc
tition asking permission to vary the re-
quirementS of the Zoning Ordinance by
erecting two single houses on the lot at
the. S. E. corner of Forty-eighth street
and Washington boulevard.
public hearing will be held by said
Board in Room 401. City Hall. Tuesday,
April 16. 1929. at 2:30 p. m, at which
time and place all interested persons will
be given opportunity to be heard in ref
erence to the matters set out in said
petition
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALS.
GEO. T. O'CONNOR, President.
H. B. STEEG. Secretary.
NOTICE OF BIDS ON SUPPLIES FOR
THE USE OF THE PUBLIC INSTI-
TUTIONS OF THE STATE OF IN
DIANA.
Notice is hereby given that the Joint
Purchasing Committee for the benevolent
and correctional Institutions of the state
OF Indiana will receive at the office of
Its Secretary, Room 326 State House,
until 10 o'clock a. m, April 18th. 1929
sealed bids on Paints. Oils and VarniShes
ana Queensware. Glassware and Silver
ware according to a complete list Speci-
lying kind, grade and quantity now on
Me IN the office of the Secretary of the
Committee.
The Joint Purchasing Committee re-
serves the right to reject any or. all bids
SUBMITTED and to waive technical defects
DAILY E. MCCOY,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
BOARD OF zONTNG APPEALs
NOTICE On LIEA D NC

-NOIICE OF HEARINC-
Notice is hereby given that Kiefer
Mayer has filed with the Board of Zon-
ing Appeals Of the City of Indianapolis
petition asking permission to vary the
erecting an auto sales room. garage and
gasoline pumps. at 1910 N. Meridian
Board in Room 401 City Hall, Tuesday,
April is. 1929. at 2:30 D. m. at which
time and place all interested persons will
De given opportunity to be heard in
reference to the matters set out in said
petition.
BOARD OF zoNING APPEALS.
GEO. T. O'COONOR, President
H. b SIEE(T Snrretarzr
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Suburban for Rent
Business Places for Rent

WA-DA-KE-Nev country home Roc
Vile Road. Stop 6'1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Business Places for Rent

2ND FLOOR-7oxI75; light storage: light
mfg; low rent.
+. New York st. Garage
Ii n7s6 3lq z New York 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Radio and Equipment
Coal and Wood

KINDLING WITH EACH TON
Best W. Va. lp., clean forked. ..... S6.25
Best Ind. lp. and egg. clean forked. AIS
UNION ICE AND COAL COMPANY.
1910 BlNff Ave DR. 4621
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
PATRICIA APIS.

Prospect. $50; 3 rms, hardwood floors.
title bath. built-in tub; Frigidaire. built
IN kitchen cabinet. large closets, heat,
light gas and water and custodian serv-
ice, low rent. come and see apts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Hotels

DREXEL ARMS-73O n. Illinois: single
rms: $3.50 wk. and up; 2-rm. suites: with
bath, Si0.50 up. II. 282I
CLINTON HOTEL-29 Viz Ave: house
keeping: also sleeping. clean, modern.
HOOSIER INN-440 Mass Ave; clean. airy
rms. connecting showers; 81 IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Apartments for Rent


DELAWARE. 8l3 NJ rms. BATH mod;
heat water fUru.; s37.50. Ii 6553.
uLINOI. N. 20l9-2 rooms. light. heat
water gas furnished; $50: front apt with
outside porch. 2nd floor. Apply Apt. l:
or call Ri POSI-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

FARM-f52 acres; 81 miles southwest Of
Waverey; Is miles out Of city; q real
proposition. Call Ia. 53.2 after p. m.
20 ACRES-Good farm land near goth and
College. SIS season. DR.. 6425-R.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

Lots for Sale

mi-mod. home; from owner:
not over $500. Call evenings Ia. $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
SlOO DOWN
Suburban for Sale

ONLY $50 DOWN. $25 PER MONTH Nov
win build cottage. and IL acre. close to
transportation.
BERT WILHELM.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

II you are in the market for a piano.
you should see this Kurtamann upright.
It is me. it is pretty. and has a marvel
Gus tone VIII give YOU years OF service.
Terms only 81 so per week. Price reduced
to S185 PEARSON PIANO CO.. 1913 n.
Pennsylvania.
STFINWAY GRAND PTANO-Like new.
$685.: Chckering up. SIS; Haynes Bros,
S25; Baldwin SIS. Other bargains. Pay
mentS. No interest.
ROBERTSON'S,
235 N. Pennsylvania.
I HAVE-A customer who has been trans
ferred out of the city and can not take
his grand piano. Will take $40 for his
1885 equity or will take upright piano in
trade Can be seen at the BALDWIN
PIANO CO. IS Monument Circle. Ask for
Mr.. Kuhn.
PIANO-Beautiful Steinway grand; dark
brown mahogany case; period double
trusses. cost S2.400. for quick sale, only
81, 095 CHRISTENA-TEAGUE PIANO
02S
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Business Opportunities

RESTAURANT-24-ho service; receipts
$40 to SIS daily. A real money maker;
railroad trade. Fixtures and stock worth
money asked. MR.. BUTCHER. Oh 049l.
WHO WANTS-A place in Brown county
30 acres al Sc per acre; 40 acres $50,
clear. COOKS AGENCY. 1917 S. Della.
BARBER AND BEAUTY sHOP-Good loca-
ton and business. Have reasons for
selling. Box D 81 Times.
RESTAURANTS day bus. owner 60
ing to Europe. 1852 f. 10th. Oh. 3574-M
HOUSES. Holmes Ave; about IL
squares off Wash. St. or 8 rooms. big
enough for families east front; on
payments: $500 will handle it. viii sell
to colored people that come well recon-
mended. Price $4.l00. COOKS AGENCY.
49l2 S. Del. Ii. 1920.
YOU CAN BUY-A wholesale milk route,
and an Indiana truck with good job
to drive the truck for $4,000 or terms,
balance on truck. $3.50; about 25-mile
drive: receipts $3.50 per mo. COOKS
AGENCY. 496 S. Del. Ii. 1920.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Houses and Flats Furnished

3 ROOMs-Modern: adults: IS wk. Ia.
1912.
$500 ORTH-Corner single: ) rooms;
partly furnished. Only 500 mo. Hu. 2709
24TH. F.. sos rms. nicely fur; newly
dec: $3.50 per week
TRY TINES WANT ADS FOR BUSINESS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Miscellaneous for Sale

AWNING-15 it. long it. wide; excel
condi.; q real bargain. uH. 1868.
BED-Woodeu: alSo child's white enarel
bed: bargain. 3l5 Eastern Ave. CHI 4904-M
CINDERS = DELIVERED ANYWHERE:
PRICES REASONABLE. ia. Ills.
NDERS-Driyevays walks. excavating
and hauling A w. Newland. DR.. 4531
GOOD CINDERS-$2 per load: viii de-
liver. Call DR.. 4l49.
COAL RANGE-Coles; high oven; good con-
dition; reas. 215 N Addison.
DINING ROOM SUITE-Oak. S45; library
table. $3.50: sewing machine. $40; dress
ing table and STOOL SO. 1912 S. Meridian.
DINING ROOM SUITES pieces walnut
very up to date. in excellent cond and
4 real buy for $50. HUI. 30Sl. 5416 N
Delaware.
FENCE-And Arbor posts, black walnut
3-03 F Pratt St Oh. 63l0.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Houses for Sale
1886 Climber
Near Garfield Park

See this four-room bungalow for real
dollar for dollar value. All street I'M
provements in and paid. $50 gives Dos
session. Call Mr.. Kline. Ii. 1920. CT
Cherrr. f045
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Garages for Rent
Farms for Rent

NEW GARAGE-Cement floor. BIT N
Warmsn Ave. Be. $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Pianos for Rent

KIMBALL PIANO STORE
RI. 2155. $50 N Delaware
J and C. Fisher upright
piano. mahogany case; will sacrifice for
S35; this is one of the biggest values in
the city: will sell on terms. 100 E.
WE have one new nationally known radio.
that We will trade on one nice upright
or PLAYER and allow $4,000. 100 E.
Chic St.
PIANO--Upright; Krakauer: with bench:
had best care. Reasonable. HUI. 3407.
PIANO-Upright: had best care; will sell
very reasonable. He. 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-29

to get 'em ALL" regardless of tradition.
And THE Shannons of Broadway" is
still with us, at least until the last
show Tuesday evening" when, horror
of horrors, it will be supplanted by
"Hells Heroes"
THE Shannons of Broadway" how
ever, merits at least a passing notice,
for it was written by Jimmie Gleason
James Gleason, to be polite-who Is the
most highly touted comedian of the
screen colonies of California. More
over, Jimmie or James merits the tout
ing, for he is a comedian, make no
mistake. And his show is some show,
even If 1t wasn't permitted to linger.
1t has Its hosts of admirers. It also
has Mrs. Gleason-Lucile Webster she
once was-and she, too, is an enter
tainer of acknowledged worth.
The picture Is a reproduction Of q
Broadway show that ran for 80 consec-
utive weeks at the Martin Beck Theater
in New York, since which it has been
running steadily on the road and In
stock as an extraordinary singing, dane
ing; comedy sensation.
This much at least Is due 1.-THE Shan
mons of Broadway" which may be seen
at the Rialto up to the last exhibition
Tuesday night Of the current week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-29
Speaking of Bicycles.
THE scores Of stars. the half a tht

THE scores Of stars. the half thou
sand extra players, the dancing
teams, the musical specialties, the songs,
the unique acts that cover the whole
field of entertainment make it a diff
cult matter to select any certain num-
Der as best in Warmers wonderful pro-
duction, SHOW of Shows" now at the
Metropolitan.
One number, however, might be sim
gled out for its nimble youthfulness, its
associations and its unique gayety, 1.-THE
Bicycle Built for Two" an uproarious
and whimsical sketch built about the
song the daddies and mothers used to
Sing-oh, ever so long ago.
Ask them. They will at once begin
to MARBLE, cit won't be stylish mar
riage, can't afford a carriage; but
you'll look sweet upon the seat Of q
bicycle built for two" To them it was
q Knockout, a family ditty that the
girls of, the long ago cherished-and
perhaps still do.
The featured players in "Show OF
Shows" comedy bits are Lois Wilson,
Gertrude Olmstead, Pauline Garon,
Sally Eilers, Edna Murphy, Grant With
ers, William Collier, jr.; Douglas Fair
banks, jr.; Jack Mulhall, Chester Nor
ris and william Blackwell. And last
but. not least Is that most delightful
of walrus- mustached wagS, Chester
Conklin, as the trafflc cop who tries To
quell the daredevil flights of the bicycles
of the flying nineties.
But this is only one of a thousand
angles OF THE Show of Shows"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-29
Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded

A DRAMATIST who wrote fine thing
but didn't know it until the critics
and the public told him so is r. C.
Sheriff., author of Journeys End" &C
claimed in England and America as one
of the finest plays of the seaSop-possi-
bly, the finest war play yet written. 1t
may be of interest to get the authors
slant on the situation.
There was perhaps no one in the
United Kingdom" said Sheriff., more
surprised than the author. had
thought that I had written an honest
play, but surely not one about which
the press would make the TODD that 1t
did"
1t seemed for q while, he disclosed,
that the play would rest permanently
In the authors library. This was after
It's presentation by dramatic amateurs
Of the Kingston Rowing Club Of Lon
don, of which Sheriff. is q member
and for which he wrote the play. The
club gives an annual stage performance.
Sheriff., 1t seems, was persuaded by
some of his friends that the. play was
OF sufficient merit to warrant its pro-
duction by some professional or semi
amateur group. So he sent it to several
producing agencies.
But unfortunately" he said, II must
report that it was rejected most unani-
mously in all quarters"
One of the friends then sent the play
to George Bernard Shaw. &c. B. 81
returned the play with the rather doubt
full comment that he saw mo reason
why 1t should not be produced"
Finally 1t was taken to the London
Stage Society. a emi-profeSsional or
ganization. Here its fate rested on one
lone ballot in the play selecting COM
mittee. On the first ballot 1t was found
that the vote was three for the play and
three against. The chairman cast the
deciding ballot in favor of the work.
my first keen reaction to the play"
related Sheriff.. came during the Play
Society's presentation. found that
some Of the scenes to which I had at
tached no special Importance were the
very moments that seemed to impress