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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Mrs Elizabeth Burns and daugh- ter, Helen, of this city were the guests at a surprise party in their honor rendered them at the home of Mrs B. Dillon in New York city. Mrs Dillon is a former Waterbur- ian. During the early part of the evening various games and dancing were enjoyed by the guests and at was served. Among those present were: Misses Mary Cunningham, Marjorie LeRoy, Agnes Murphy. Anna scully, Anna Meyers, Joyce Monahan. Mary Moriarity. Ethel Hayes, Mabel Cornwall. Kathleen Bowling, Cecelia Gilmartin, Retia Dillon, Bridget Dillon, Mary Shea, Jeannette Cronin. Helen and Eliza beth Burns of Waterbury and the following Messrs John Fitzgerald, Philip Walsh. Bernard Tobin, Thomas Sullivan, Joseph McEvoy. Harold Kane, John Casey. John Dolan, Thomas Dillon. William Tobin, Thomas Moriarity, John Dillon, Enos Beam, Francis Mur- Dhy, John Tobin and James Con- nally, the last three named being Waterburians.
 A personal shower was given Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs J. Garrity in honor of Helen Gleason who is to be married next month. Miss Gleason received many beautiful gifts from the guests who included Mrs J. Garrity. Mrs A. Rogers, Mrs l.. Reed, Mrs E. Commerford. Mrs Fl. Sanderson, Mrs F. Grinier, Mrs H. Schlott- man, Mrs J. Sha nahan. Mrs T. Cos tello, Mrs M. Moore. Mrs J. Egan Mrs H. Corcoran. Miss Mary Moore Miss Dorothy Moore. Miss Ethel Egan, Miss Helen Gleason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Miss Buckner, daughter of Mir and Mrs Mortimer Norton Buckner of New York and Fishers Island, will be married to owen Lloyd Winston of Gladstone, N. J., on Wednesday, September 2, at the summer home of her parents at Fishers Island. Miss Buckner is a graduate of Miss Porter's school the Junior league.
 Yesterday morning in the chapel church. Miss Dorothy Van Horn Reynolds, daughter of Mir and Mrs Robert H. Reynolds of Bucking- ham street, was married to Mar shah Winchester Meth, son of MT and Mrs David B., Meth of Elm wood avenue. The ceremony which took place at 11:3O o'clock was performed by Rev John R. Coombs. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The wedding music was played by F.. 8. Granniss of Bridgeport.
 The brides gown was of white silk lace made with a jacket effect and with q long skirt which fell In cascades at the back. Her horae- hair hat was banded with white velvet and orange blossom clusters and she carried a bouquet of gar denias and swansonia.
 Miss Isabella Mediterranean, who was her only attendant wore a frock of beige darned net which was made with fitted bodice, Il peplum at waistline, and a long full skirt. She wore lace mitts of beige color and a beige horse hair hat banded in brown velvet Her flowers were of Butterfly roses and blue silvia. Howard IAti- mer of Torrington, a cousin of Mir Meth, attended him as best man. Raymond Mills of Cheshire was usher.
 The brides mother wore dark blue georgette. She wore a tan colored hair hat and carried Talis- man roses. Mrs Meth was gowned in lowered chiffon with shades of deep blue, tan and brown predom- mating. Her hat was of q light shade of tan and her corsage of gardenias and Butterfly roses. Decorations of palms and ferns. to- gether with vari-colored gladioli, were used in the church.
 A reception for the members of the bridal party and q few rela- tives followed the ceremony at the Tavern Rosanne in Middlebury. Mir Meth and his bride left at a later time of the day on their we'd ding trip to Canada. the bride travelling in costume of dark blue georgettc with matching ac- cessories. They plan to live at | 55 Wildwood avenue.
 The bride Is q graduate of Gou- cher college and the groom at tended Amherst college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
NANCY PAGE Nancy Does a Mind
 Reading Stunt By Florence La Gahke

There doesn't seem to be any thing new to do, Nancy. We are all so tired of bridge and we haven't the brains to try 8 guess ing game. And for goodness sake don't bring us pencil and paper. We don't want that kind of game" This last was said hastily as Nancy appeared with pencil and paper for each and every one.
 "All right. If that's the way you feel about it. "Ill use the paper and pencil myself" She tore the paper into as many small strips as there were guests. Then she asked each person in turn to give her the name of city in the United States. AS each one was given she wrote busily on a strip of paper She folded them all and threw them into a hat. After shaking them up shc had one person draw one of the folded slips and hold 1t care fully, still folded and unlocked at in the hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

married to you. 1 tried to forget that"
 Lets not discuss 1t now. Later" But she persisted. 'I was pun ished for my sin. I can see that now. God punished me by killing Van" Horror shone in her eyes. I'm responsible for his death. T. r." Her voice broke on a note of hysteria.
 Firmly Give said. This is all the sheerest nonsense. You're tor turing yourself without reason. Van drove his own car-they'd been drinking-and the car skid ded. It's bad curve. How could you be responsible for that?"
 "I am-I am!"
 He said, "I'm going to give you sleeping draught. You'll be ill."
 He mixed 1t for her. She drank unprotesting. Long after she slept he sat with his head in his hands.
 In the morning she was quieter but the look of terror fingered in her eyes. At breakfast he said, Let me take you away some place until this has all blown over"
 She looked at him. She said life- lessly, You're so good. so kind, but l can't let you do it. I must go away and not come back any more. I have injured you enough. You must get a divorce and mar ry some girl who will make the right sort of wife for you. You're free now. Your mother no long CT owns you. Do what you like. I shall agree 10 whatever you say"
 His laugh held no mirth. That's foolish talk. You need me just now. Let me be a help. l want to be-"
 But you don't need mel" She began to weep, self pity rushing over her like a tide. "No one does" |"
 When the doctor, summoned by Give. arrived she had col lapsed.
 "Just nerves" the genial man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

A surprise miscellaneous shower was recently rendered Miss Lena Parlapiano at the Chase Girls clut Miss Phyliss Renna. The hall wa! very prettily decorated with vel low streamers. A luncheon wa: served late in the evening to tho guests who included: the Misse: Adeline and Lena Parlapiano Phyliss Renna, Virginia Rinaldi Esther and Phyliss Santopietro Mildred Vaccaro, Catherine Vice domini, Ida Mancini, Florence Fui. cito. Rose D'Fazio, Anna Caroselli Ida Fusco, Caroline Perrotte, Rose Accar!no, Lucy DeSanto, Jennie and Rose Rinaldi, Ella and Irene Jan- netty, Rose DeCalo. Mary Ragaglio Carmela Rosa, Nancy Ricciardi Adele Zello, Theresa and June Davino, Rose Aucello, Jennie Peru. gini, Linda Laudisse. Rose Reno Bridget Gavafole, Rose Sciascia Josephine Capella, Lucy Longo Lillian Castaldi. Mary Santiere Lucy Pavano. Mary and Susie Calvo, Mary De Luca. Anna Scata Louise Lanzieri, Dora Santoden Anna Guiffre, Anna Preslopsky Mary Marco, Mary and Jennie Passa dinto, Rose Florio mad Edith Renna; and Mrs P. Parlapiano, Mrs R. Leone, Mrs Rose Ruolo. Mrs Mary Martino. Mrs Charles Renna Mrs Anna Mascon, Mrs William Longo, A. Luccarelli, Conzilia Ciarlo, Minien Rose. Louise Renna Filomena and Minnie Albino Angeline Nave, Mary Guerrero Helen Perazella, Recca Longo, Mr. Edmond Santopietro, Mary Del Negro, Anna Ciarlo, Josephine Rus cio, Catherina Guerrera, Italo San topietro. Orsola Guiliotti. Annf Guiliotti, Carmine Sforza. Gather inc To Russo, Conzilia Guerrera Christina Maggie, Carmela Scar detti, Carmel Ciarlo, M. Albino Mrs D'Allesandro. Antonette Lau. disc, Filomena Rosa, Josephine Maurillo, Mary Zello, Mrs Louis Mastradonato, P. Boccacino, Con. cetta Mastriano. Raffalina and Al. fonsina Cappella, Ann Accousti Anna Ciarlo, Mary Testa, Angelina Rubby, $. Barbieri, Emma Rinaldi Genevieve Gorash, Mrs Santopietro Antonetta Santopietro. Frances Guliotti, Mrs Borelli, C. Rinaldi Dora Guliotti, Nancy Vitone, Dona' tella Paternostro. Anna Guilliotti Jennie Nave, Mrs Rocco. Angela Valetta, Martha Ciarlo, M. Tacl' nella, Flora Dvevsa. Flora Rosa, Q Santopietro, Angelina Santello, $ Pettino, E. Vallatta. Concetta Rosa, Jennie 'Summa, J. Rosa, M Guerrero, Virginia LOngo, Vittoria Perugini and N. Guerrero.
 The final play of the season al the Country Playhouse, Westport will be Ibsen's "Pillars of So' ciety," the week of September 2 Substituted for Lawrence Lang ner's Lady Godiva," 1t will be staged by Winifred Lenihan, with costumes by Rollo Peters. In the cast will be Moffatt Johnsosn, Rol' To Peters, Dorothy Gish, Romne! Brent, Armina Marshall, Jessie Busley. Fania Marinoff and Dude, Hawley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
GLORIFYING
 YOURSELF
By Alicia Hart
6I6I sY NEA SERXlcE !N

Every woman Knows the appeal of the department store beauty counters with their graceful bot ties, boxes in delicate pastel wrap pings, irresistible perfumes tempt ing the purchaser.
 Has 1t occurred to you that In your own home on the shelves of your own kitchen, in fact - you have a cosmetic supply that for practical results rivals the ex- pensively packaged offerings oi stores and beauty parlors?
 A little thought on the subject will convince you that you can cut corners on your beauty budget without sacrifice to your personal attractiveness.
 Everyone has these Kitchen cosmetics" at hand. Many of them form important ingredients in com mercial products sold at high prices.
 Here are a few of the beauti- fiers to be found on most kitchen shelves:
 Lemons (for lemon juice), olive oil, milk, honey, cucumbers for cucumber juice). buttermilk, vim egar. bran, oatmeal. table salt, eggs, borax, ice and cornmeal.
 Of course you have them. Everyone does. And to gain the benefits of these simple beautifiers 1t is not necessary to compound complicated mixtures, requirins time and patience. Most of them may be used just as they come from the kitchen containers.
 If you will keep supply or table salt convenient in the bath room the morning shower or coli bath can he made twice as invig- orating. Rub the dry salt over the body before stepping under the shower. You will find this gives the skin a tingling. exhilaratins sensation.
 A handful of borax tossed into the tub will soften hard water, Common baking soda. used the same way, makes the bath restful and relaxing.
 You can soften water to use on your face by boiling one pound or bran in a gallon of water for half an hour. Strain this bran water and add enough te . basin of tep'd water to make M look milky. The bran water has several cosmetic properties.
 NEXT: Home beautifiers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
REDUCTION OF BEDS
 CAVISE OE PROT


 Washington, D. C.-The Florida department of The American Le- zion has protested the recent re- auction in the number of beds all located for the use of the Veterans Administration in the Naval Hos pital at Pensacola, Florida. Where there were formerly 100 beds set aside for this purpose at Pensa- cola, there are now only seventy available. According to A. c. Blount chairman of the Florida depart ment rehabilitation committee, there are some 364 veterans listed in the Jacksonville regional office of the Veterans Administration as being in need of hospital treatment for general medical and surgical conditions. About 330 veterans are similarly listed in the Birmingham regional office. which falls within the same general disqualification area. Blount said that 125 beds could easily be made available at the Pensacola hospital, besides some additional space for emerg- ency cases. The views of the Flor ida department have been placed before Frank I'll. Hines, adminis- trator of veterans affairs. by Wat son E. Miller. chairman of the Le- gion's national rehabilitation com mittee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
ssT9S2EY SE svE
(T'O bc COntinued)
By Marqery Hale

1 wanted to. She and to get even | with Lois for he" unkind remarks about pr Barnes name.
 Lois was getting tired. The float was on ahead. Evidently she thought she had the race. She glanced back and saw Dr Barnes talking to Sue.
 Sue, gathering all her strength, shot out now. On ahead of Lois Faster and faster and faster. She reached for the raft. swung her self up, and then sat down at the edge. She was tired. She had come fast. But she felt jubllant. As though she had accomplished something. Going back she would drift and dream.
 snapping. Her breat was coming too quickly. She wasn't good 1 loser.
 Congratulations. Miss Merry man." she said. You won! The l surprise package almost makes 1 people hurry. Now as for me |. 1 knew what was in 1t all the time!"
 l Sue didn't answer. She was tired now. She had wanted to rest for a minute. But she slid into the cool water, and started to swim back to shore. She had changed 1 her mind and struck out across the lake, coming in at right angle. She would land ndown the beach some place, but she didn't tcare. She turned over on her back and started 10 float. She must turn back and head for the shore. she thought dreamily. The others would wonder. But some strange emotion had her in its grip. To go on and on and on. To fade away, as Jack had faded away in the mowetone.
 But she must get back. l She stretched out her legs to swim again. One of them wouldn t | stretch. It cramped instead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Saturday-The Story of Sue The girls. eight of them in all lined up. Two or three of them couldn't swim much they were merely starting the contest. Lois indicated a big box. That's the prize" She pointed 10 a raft out in the lake. That's where we're going. Everybody ready? It isn't your race" she said to the I men, but if you want to come along you're welcome,
 Someone gave signal. The racers were off. flying through inc waves. Sheen of smooth white skin flashing through the water Gay caps bobbing.
 Sue swan with long, swift stroke. It had stood her in good stead before. It would do it again tonight. one by one Sue realized that the swimmers were being left behind. Only q few were leading One of them was in orange-gold
 Lois was doing her stuff She knew her way through the water. all right. Sue credited her with that
 But I'm going to win. l have | to win"' she repeated and wonder | ed why she wanted to. It didn matter much.
 Lois was resting a little now Sue spurred up. She was almos, to her when Lois got a new start
 She forged ahead. Sue let her go
 She would permit Lois to keep a
 little distance ahead for minute
 or two. then she would pass her. She kept her eye on the bobbine
 orange head. It was time now tc
 put on speed .. to pass 1t
 10 take the race. on ahead
 straight as an arrow!
 Sue. why the hurry" She rec | ognized Dr Barnes voice at he'
 side. ""SwimEiing Is her long s'ui Let her take the race."
 | Sue didn't answer. She needed her strength. She was going tt
 win! She knew now why sh'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
e eY0UR 
By Olive Roberts Barton
0I9Sl eY NEA SeRVIcE ING.


 When a young mother is sending her child to school for the first time, it isn't the child she needs to fear for always but quite frequently herself. Is 1t going to break her heart and consequently his?
 There are so many sensible young women now who realize the harm that their own reactions can do to their children that I am almost encouraged to say. "the old days have gone forever" But not quite human nature is still human na- ture and there are still many peo- pie in the world who allow their conduct to be influenced by their feelings. This school matter follows right in line.
 A mother with a small child part ing from her for the more rigid world of desks and books should not look upon the new adventure as a tragedy. She should not feel that everyone else in the world Is going to be unfair to her baby. She should not be unhappy over the fact that other people will not un- derstand him as she does, or make allowances for his shortcomings.
 The very best thing that can hap pen to a child Is to get away from his mother for part of each day. If he were to stay with her. unless she is a very unusual person, he would soon be a rather one-sided person indeed.
 Oycr.induIgcncc Results Badly
 A child overly indulged by his mother usually develops into rel fish self-willed person; on the other hand the child dominated by his mother too often loses his own re- sourcefulness; If she is inordinately affectinoate and demands his com plete love, time, and attention he IS likely to develop Taxation which is very bad.
 All this sounds heartless-and 1t is in a way, this analysis of motherhood in cold blood, bu tin fact remains that children need other influences in their lives be- sides that of the home and they need them early. ,.
 They should get out with other children where, they have to stand on their own feet with no mothers on the door step to take their parts. They need to learn the give and take of group life which de- velops a quick sense of justice and fairness and plays no favorites. They must get away from the emo- tional reactions of the home where things are always personal anl intimate. Of course one Of my criticisms of our present school system is that 1t is too impersonaI, ye tas a training factor 1t has it's advantages. It makes a csrtin bl- ance needed to . fully rounded life.
 Don't grieve. good mother, when you baby Is a baby no longer. and must hurry away when the bell rings. And don't make him unhap- py about It either.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
ODD CHRISTENING.

Albuquerque, N. M.-The new lake and bathing beach in Conser- vation Park had a real christening recently. Two large bottles oi water, one from Los Angeles and the Pacific Coast. and one from At iantic City and the Atlanic ocean were broken into the waters Of the beach. The bottles bore elaborate seals and were broken q part si an elaborate ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

The Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club have announced the following bulletin of social events for September:
 Thursday. September 10th. cab tnet meeting at 7:30 D. m.
 Friday, September 11th-mem- bers who are interested in dra- matics, are invited to meet at the club rooms at 7:30 p. m. to try out for 8 play to be given October 18th. in the woman's club hall. Miss Martin will be the director of the play. We hope the members will rally round, for we want this 10 be a great success and credit to our club.
 Saturday, September 12th-state fall conference for the state board and committee members will be held at the club rooms at 3 D. m. Miss Lulu SnifYen of Danbury, our , new state president, will preside. Supper will be served at 6:30 p. m, price 75c. All members are invited. Supper reservations. should be made to Elinor Vaill, Montoe road, R. F. D., No. 4, not later than September 10th. Speakers will be announced later.
 Saturday September 19th-corn roast at Platts Mills, Miss Kath- crime Rubey hostess. Plenty of corn and coffee will be served. if you will. let her know how many are coming. Bring your own steak, bacon and eggs and what not. as they can be cooked out of doors. Come as early as you like. as you can play cards, hike through Boulder Grove, or Ex-Lax-on the lawn or porch. Take any southern bound car at Apothecaries hall, get off at Platt Bros office. One fare only.
 Saturday, September 26th-Out- ing at Anna Platt's with clam bake at Bunnells at p. m. Cars leaving the center at 2:13 and 2:23 will be met by autos at Lakewood tennis, swimming and games will be enjoyed during the afternoon.
 It is announced that there will he q course of five lectures in par liamentary law by Mrs James Cheesman of Providence, R. l. These will be held at 8 o'clock. in the club rooms, on the following dates: Tuesday evenings, October goth, November 3rd, 17th and December 1st and 18th.
 4 course of lectures by Pro- lessor Jack Crawford of Yale is also announced-two on modern litera- ture and two on modern drama, the dates being the second Thurs day in October, November. Decem- ber and January, at o'clock, in the club rooms.
 Iryt.. l1o k at a pyrex shower given in honor of Miss Helen Gleason Thursday night. Miss Gleason received many beautiful gifts. Those present were Mrs J. Shanahan. Mrs E. Mccarthy. Mrs Lewis Reed. Mrs A. Rogers Mrs J, Lewis, Mrs Fl. Sanderson, Mrs M. Moore. Mrs J. Sullivan, Mrs T. Costello, Mrs J. Clarity, Miss Mary Moore. Miss Dorothy Moore, Miss Helen Gleason.
 Mrs Elizabeth Burns and daugh- ter Helen of East Main street are spending two weeks with friends in New York city. It was erroneous lv stated recently that Mrs Burns was undergoing an operation.
 Miss Helene W. Miller of West Clay street has returned after an eight week trip to Toronto. Banf, I.are Louise, Vancouver. victoria British Columbia, Seattle, wash ington, Portland. Oregon. Yellow stone National Park. Cody, Wyom- ing and Chicago, Illinois.
 Frank Kenney of Eastwood ave- nus is on 8 cruise to Nova Scotia.
 MT and Mrs George Stokes and family of Chipman street, have left for Old Orchard. Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
Bv WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY

By WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Secretary American Bridge League
 Due to the extraordinary high requirements necessary for fore ing two bid under the writer's system of contract bidding, an- other bid has been provided to take care of the strong hands that are not quite powerful enough to make this forcing bid.
 These are the original bids Of three of a suit, and show partner A. long trump suit and a hand that only requires one trick from part ner to go game. In other worlds the three bidder shows hand con taining not only good suit. but side defensive strength and assures you that with an incard in your hand. he will undoubtedly go game. He further indicates that he has no desire to play the hand at no trump.
 Partners Response to
 original Three of n Suit Bid
 When partner makes an original three of suit bid and your mana contains at least two small trump and a possible incard, take partner to four.
 If you have a trick in your hand and are void in partners suit or have a singleton and no good bid- able suit of your own bid three no trump to advise partner that you hold less than two of his trump but do have the required trick. Partner may beable to show an- other suit or if one of the oppo- nents now puts in bid, ne IS warned of your trump situation.
 Holding an absolutely worthless hand and not normal support m partners suit. you may pass put there are very few hands when q mass is the proper bid; e. s. you hold three small trump and dou- hleton in another suit. Although you have no high cards in any of inc other suits, undoubtedly part nor will be able to ruff the third card in the suit in which you hold A doubleton and thereby gain an entry to your hand. This is suffi- cient to raise partner to four. Even in some cases, when holding a singleton in a side suit and two of partners trump, the bid of four can be made.
 Original Bids
 of Three No Trump
 It is very seldom that you Will hold a hand where your correct opening bid will be three no trump. An original three no trump bid shows a hand with all four suits doubly stopped and no good biddable four-card suit. Generally speaking a hand this powerful can be opened with an original forcing suit bid of two.
 It is far better to start with the forcing two-suit bid. You are as- sured of getting to at least game going declaration. and with little belp from partner. you will be able to arrive at a slam declaration, while with an original three no trump bid, partner is very apt to mass. even though his hand con- tains one or one and one-half quick tricks.
 Remember that high original bids prevent partner from givins you intelligent conformation. Start inc bids low whenever possible nrless you have one of the above lescribed hands, or a pre-emptive five hand which will he explained in our following article.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
l5O,OOO CHILDREN
 GET COMPENSATION

Washington, D. C.-Accordipg to the figures of the veterans admin istration, approximately 150,000 minor children of deceased World war veterans are benefting from the award of compensation. Of these, something like 10000 are under formal guardianship. Death claims, as a result of which this
 compensation is being paid, total Q2H76