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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
nOBERT MONTGOMERY IN
 1.-THE MAN IN POSSESSION" NOW AT FOX-POLI PALACE

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 Robert Montgomery began his hmous role in 'The Big House" " going into prison. He reverses he order in his new Metro-Gold- vyn-Mayer picture, "The Man in sossession," now at the Fox-Poli heater for two days. For in this icture Montgomery emerges from ail in the opening scene.
 If is his shocked family's at empts to get him out of the coun- ry that starts the complications of he plot, which finally end in lumber of hilarious situations, vhen Montgomery poses as but er in the home of the attractive ut penniless widow who is trying marry his brother for money.
 Sam Wood directed the Metro Ioldwyn-Mayer production, which yas adapted from the Broadway tage success of H. M. Harwood. ,harIotte Greenwood has a fea- ured supporting role as cockney maid who gets into all sorts of dif- culties with the fresh butler.
 Irene Purcell. who recently cored opposite William Haines in Just A Gigolo," is Montgomery's eading woman and the cast also includes C. Aubrey Smith, Beryl dercier, Reginald owen and Alan dowbray.
 The Fox movietone news, Parisian Gaieties' Slim Summer lille comedy and screen song, com letes the program.
 Thursday, the Fox-Poli Palace will offer a double feature program, with Joan Bennett and owen Moore in Hush Money" the sec- md feature will be Warner Baxter md Dorothy MacKail in Their dad Moments"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTSSAY

which makes "The Reckless Hour" ring so true.
 Dorothy Mackaill portrays Mar garet Nichols, the heroine of the story, as no one else we can think of, could do. Her recent character. izations in "The Offico Wife and Party Husband" presented more than implications of the vivid ge- nius for impersonation which Is hers. Margaret Nichols sounds the depths of suffering and the heights of happiness. She is a model whose drab home life is in contrast to the brilliant days in the fashion shop where she parades the peacock -al- lev in gorgeous raiment.
 When love comes her way she believes-against warnings or her kindly and henpecked father-that her lovers promises are we'll meant. Deserted by him--her baby dead--she becomes cynical-hat- ing all men as ardently as she has loved one. Then comes the other man who is to remake her life but not without many exciting complications-wh make the unexpected climax the inevitable one.
 Joan BIondell is the jealous sis- ter, who antics are abetted by nim ble Joe Donahue. Then there is Ivan Simpson. doing another un- forgettable butler. Big Billie House Is crooked promoter and Doro- thy Peterson his startling wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14

Irene until Beryl was out of the room. He did not trust Irene's power of self-controi. Perhaps she would have shrIeked with gladness when Tommy arrived just the ga me If she had known. She was think ing at that moment only that Tommy was hers-that he had come in answer 10 her appeal. Now Beryl and Gaylord and all the rest of the world would see that she had someone who loved her dovotedly. There would be no more taking a back seat while everyone made such q fuss over her sister just be- cause she'd given up q little skin.
 It was the visiting hour. Tommy might come any moment. Give me that pink jacket" Irene called to the day nurse "l suppose my hairs n mess" she frctted, putting up her hands to smotoh the golden crop.
 Really you shouldn't sleep all the time." Irene grumbled to Reryl who lay with her thin hands clutching the counterpane. The other girl did not stir.
 "pleasc be quict,' the nurse begged. "If you're not your visitor can't come in.
 Beryl heard no more until a shrill Tommy" appriZcd her of the young mans presence in the room. She opened her eyes. Even when he came 10 Irene she must look at him. Dear. dear Tommy!
 He stood In the doorway. His eyes were on Irene looking pretty in her pink jacket and crowned in gold. He wore brown tweeds and his hair was brown. The sun-a winters sun---was glinting across the room. 1t was like the sun shine through autumn leaves.
 Tommy had not moved. His eyes searched the room. Then he saw Beryl but the girls vision was dimmed by scalding tears. She had held back those tears for so long!
 Shock held Tommy Wilson root ed tO the spot.
 Beryls eyelids dropped. Every thing was all right. Everything was to be as 1t should be at last but she could not bear to be q wit ness to the scene.
 "In q minute l must wake up and smile" Beryl was telling her self, "but for just this little min ute-Tommy--if you just could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14

k iss me goodby 1t would make it easier forever after Bcryl held to the last shreds Of her courage desperately. She did not notice the footsteps that were coming nearer 10 her. In n mo- ment she would open her eyes and see Irene in Tommys' arms. She would smile casually and say. "Hel- To, how are yOu?' as though her heart were not breaking.
 Two hands fell softly upon. her shoulders.
 "Beryl!"
 It was Tommy beside her, pour Ing out his love, whispering to her that he had loved her always never anyone else but her, His arms were around her. Tpmmy's words were music. Now he was saying all the dear. beautiful things Beryl had dreamed of hear Ing for so long.
 But Tommy--?" she exclaimed weakly.
 "Beryl, darling. forgive me Oh. my precious, precious girl, love you. Don't you understand ] love you!"
 He was holding her closely in his arms now. Across { he room n white faced girl started at thcm in amazcment. Irene could not be- lieve her eyes. Neither Beryl nor Tommy cared for that. Irene was forgotten, The rest of the entire world was forgotten. For these two only the great. joyous reality re- mained thN they had found each other. Here at last was happiness. Here at last was love.
 Tommy's lips pressed to Beryl's
 (THE END)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
CHATTER xLvIII

CHATTER XLvIII
 h9 doctor will not do 1t to-
 H Beryl added when she had b6 @nVlord that she was giving h o4 her sister needed.
 " GhoulM thinis noti" he ex-
 ARed NaSmly You look like
 na4sSnt yourseif!"
 enlH need little rest" Beryl
 as.s.a. ..., "My 2 7 hearts all right. SBut it's senseless, Beryl." Gay psd protested. "You're not up to ' Amy fool would know that. I e6nft imagine what"
 I'm all right" BeryI insisted boggedIy. sJust q little tired. It's laly the heart that matters. The loctor knows"
 q won't have it" Gaylord de- Jared heatedly. You know I can Day--"
 'No,. BeryI said with a shake if her head. Tt isn't what you can bay. Gaylord. Irene feels better low. She was disappointed be- .ause Mother could not come. Mother is i'll, you know. and the thought of stranger--someone he did not know--frightened ter. This is much better"
 T suppose you'd say that if you were giving up an arm," Gaylord ,rumbled. Now I know what's ,een puzzling me: You're a fanatic hats what you are! And Irene sn't worth It."
 "Please!" Beryl said simply and Gaylord desisted.
 At the hotel he asked if he night have dinner there with her. Ihe refused with a gentle dignity hat reminded him he was her sis CTS estranged husband. "She probably thinks beat the little ,rat," he thought angrily, but he iould not defend himself against in unspoken charge so he said rood night rather abruptly and departed.
 Later he telephoned when Beryl was having the food the doc pr had advised brought to her .oom to ask if she were comfort lbie and if he might take her to he hospital.
 Beryl, thinking Irene might not vish her to antagonize him, con- ented. The next morning he came
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
SKIPPY AND BESSIE
 DOVE AT NEW GARDEN

To-day is your last opportunity to see Paramounts "Skippy." First it was Tom Sawyer" now it's "Skippy" who holds the heart of the nation. His small-boy adven- lures; his fights and mix-ups Told in the most human, most charming story the screen has ever present. ed. You'll laugh with Skippy-but you'll laugh with q tear In your eye. Percey Crosby's 'lovable little scamp.
 The companion feature Is "A Notorious Affair" with B II C Dove. Basil Rathbone and Kay Francis.
 Ladies attending to-day. after noon and evening and purchasing 25c admission will receive a very choice piece of the Pyroloid dress erware. The change of program tomorrow will bring Bebe Daniels in My Past" and John Gals worthy's amazing human drama, Escape" with Gerald Dee Maur- fer and Edna Best.
 China dressware will be given out on Wednesday afternoon and evening 10 those purchasing the 30c tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
By Florence Ia Gankc

Talk about the troubles of a parent--Nancy sighed. No sooner did she have one problem settled than another bObbed up. Peter Junior for all his sturdiness, was sweet child. He was not self assertive, playing happily with the neighboring children. But just be- cause he was so quiet and yield ing the other children walked away with everything. He had a small velocipede which was his pride and joy. But as soon as he appeared with it the little girls took 1t away from him and gave him doll buggy in its place. For three days he trudged up and down the street with the doll buggy while the girls rode his velocipede. Unselfishness is one thing but meek submission is som ething else. Nancy decided to have him stand up for his rights, SO she aided and abetted him in taking his own toy and giving back the buggy to the girls.
 But having learned to ge t his own rights he went too far. There was an automobile which he re- ceived on his birthday and which he took out to the sidewalk. He refused to let anyone get into 1t, even to ride with him. Then Nancy pointed out the fact that his father never took the big car for pleasure rides all by himself but invited guests. She said that he was still the owner and driver of the car but shared happiness Instead of saying to Peter. Let the little girls ride with you. Now don't be selfish" she put her re- quest in this form-"Which little girl is going to be your passenger this time?" And later in conver- sation-"Did Martha Cor what ever a girls name might bel enjoy the ride? She went on the as- sumption that of course he was sharing his new toy with others. And usually her ruse worked. Com ma nds often fail but suggestion usually works, at least with Peter pnpe Junior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14

rub 1t in. Let the paste dry as long as the directions specify. Then dampen the portion of your legs or arms covered and rinse 1t off with warm water or a wash rag wrung out of warm water. Some paste depliatories specify to scraps 1t off with the Spatula and give directions for scraping lightly. a. against the direction that the hair grows
 Liquid depilatories are put on with absorbent cotton wrapped around an orange stick. Leave 1t on as long as directions specify and then wash off with & cloth dipped in warm water.
 The powder deplatories are in the same class with the paste de- pilatories, only you mi X them yourself. Always add exactly tho amount of water that the powder specifics and then apply the paste Nou make according to the rules Cor paste depilatories.
 Whatever you use to remove the fuzz, certain rules should be fol- lowed before you apply them:
 1. Wash your arms, legs or un- der the arms perfectly clean before you start applying depilatories.
 2. Dry them thoroughly.
 2. After applying hair removers. use some good antiseptic on the clcansed surfaces. Nothing is bet ter for this than alcohol. If your skin hurts. give 1t a little coating. or soothing. mild cold cream. Then dust powder over it.
 4. Don't put hot water on sur faces just cleansed. Don't go out into the sun right afterwards in a bathing suit or anything that exposes the surfaces.
 5. Always follow the directions on the depilatory you buy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
YOUR CHILDREN
By Olive Roberts Barton
GoI92l eY NeA SERVICE INC:

An expert on posture tells ns a few things il Is well to know. Strange to say, a great many of us do not know how 10 stand correct ly ourselves, and this plan is first to learn what good posture is and just how to make tests about it, so that we may teach the children
 TO quote: stand with your heels about four inches out from a flat wall but with your head. shoulders. and the small of your back touching the wall. You now have your head erect. your back fiat, and your abdomen drawn in. Can yo-i keep that position and walk and move your arms. or are your muscles too weak and un- trained? Try sitting in q straig h'- backed chair and keeping your back flat. Is that natural posi- ton for you?" These tests are for you. Now consider the child. "Childrcn like to make shadow pictures on the wall. Some night before your child goes to bed, have him make you a shadow pie ture of yourself He should stand naturally, with his eyes looking HI HIlfdu iit IiiH Si'' to 'if light. Compare his shadow with the posture chart and observe whether his standing position Is excellent, good, poor or bad.
 Muscles Should Be Firm.
 Firm muscles keep our bodies straight and hold our organs in place. The muscles of the abdo- men. diaphragm, neck and back
 II t.. h,I n If these muscles weaken the curves, and the child looks and is droopy.
 Anything that causes muscles to lose their tone and relax may start n child standing in re- laxed position. Poor posture soon becomes Il habit. so a child who begins to sit or stand wrongly nceds to be watched carefully. Re- faxed muscles are a sign that something Is wrong. over fatigue, undernourishme exhausting ill- ness constant colds. or other in- fcctions can cause relaxation of muscles.
 Many people are slightly bow legged or knock -kneed or carry
  the other. Some time when your child is undresscd stand him with his back to you and study his fiI- ure to see whether he has any of these defects.
 "BOwlcgs and knock knees which usually develop when child is about n year old, could have been prevented In most cases if the child had had sun baths and cod liver oil when he was a baby. If your child has bowlegs or knack knees he, should have shoes that will give him proper support. If the defect is very no- ticeable, he needs the attention Of n physician.
 'If your child carries one shoulder high or has any other postural defect, notice what he does in work or play that may be increasing such defects and talk to your physician about special exercises"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
GIlWNW
 WJRSEIF NALNAHR7
@l03l BY NfA SERVICE. INC.

There is something distinctly unfeminine and not charming about fuzzy legs and arms.
 In this healthy day and age. face the fact that you can get rid of it.
 You can shave your legs, but the hairs only s.rnv back quickly and there you arc. all ready for another shave. and each shave makes them grow more quickly.
 The best solution is one Of the many good. reliable depilatories on the market.
 These come under four general divisions, depending on their tyne, There are pastes. powders. liquids and wax. Since wax requires treatment all it's own, the other three should be considered now.
 If you use a paste dcpilatory, spread 1t on with 4 wooden spa tula that comes with it. Don't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
BRITISH SPY TELLS
 STORY IN WARM FILM
 w PLAN NOW AT LYRIC

A former member of the British Intelligence Service during the World war tells his strange story on inc screen of the Lyric thcater day. The former spy Is Lieut.. Col. Graham Seton Hutchinson who under the pen name of Graham Seton wrote "The W Plan." an un- usual war novel which has enjoyed great popularity among British and American readers.
 The perturbation of seton's novel was directed by Victor Saville and released by Radio Pictures.
 While Seton claims the novel Is a product of his imagination. the story presented therein adheres very closely to the actual facts of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
SISTER MARY'S
 H ] N H KITCHEN

or mullins hot can atke the place of the regulation toast plate and cover, provided the covered dish permits the steam to escape. Take care not 10 fill dishes too full on the breakfast tray.
 Trays will save innumerab!e steps all over the house. A tray for cleaning not only carries dust cloths and polishcs 10 the living rooma, but makes it possible to collect ash-trays. vases of flowers and last evenings papers and take them 10 the kitchen for rcleaning, rcarranging and discarding all in one trip.
 -mOrrOW's Menu
 BREAKFAST: Berries. ready-to- serve ccreGl, cream. brOiled cot- taGe ham. potatoes mashed in milk. bran mullins, milk, coffee.
 LtNCHEON: Cream peas soup, croutOns, open tomato sandwich, cookiea. limcadc.
 DINNER; Baked and stuffed blueiish. steamed potatoes in pars- ley butter. creamed carrots, beet and cabbage Salad, gooseberry tapioca, milk. coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
NEA Service Writer

NEA Service writer
 All the ouse-furnishing depart ments, gift shops and "live-and- tens" are showing trays in pro- fusion, and if you are tray-minded you can choose just what your pocket-book affords. But do in vest in a set of trays. They will save you many steps and labor m other ways.
 Tray meals are a decided help to the busy housewife on many occasions. If you send a break fast tray to your house guest you will Have the early hours of the morning free to do the extra cleaning and baking. And what keen enjoyment the guest will ex- perience, breakfasting lcisurely in her room.
 When you or some other mem Der of the family must lunch alone, why not have tray lunch con? An attractive tray carried to some part of the house or garden quite away from the scene of your mornings activities is cheerful and restful. Furthermore. it's no more work to set a tray than 1t iS to arrange a place at the table or to clear off a corner of the kitchen cabinet.
 Carry Your Own
 Porch and garden meals are easily served on trays. Let the family fill their own trays, cafe . teria style, then join the group on porch or lawn to eat.
 Sunday night suppers are an I, n trays to advantage. Each person can serve himself, or the trays can be arranged and served from the kitchen.
 The same sort of foods can be served on trays that would be served at the table. Simple mea Is always are desirable in summer, and of course this type of meal Is Ideal for tray service. Buttered rolls and sandwiches make the tray service easier and give fes- tive air to the meal.
 When you choose your trays. be sure to select them large enough ot take some of the dishes without cr0wding. Oblong trays hold more than oval ones of equal length and breadth and will be found more convenient to handle. Round trays are awkward for this purpose and are impracticablc'
 1t is attractive to have match ing tray cloths and napkins. Cling ham in half-inch checks makes ef- fective sets. An inch fringe on both serviettcs and cloths finishes them quaintly.
 sc Ordinary Dishes
 AS for dishes, with the excep- ton of breakfast, the same dishes that you would use for any meal are used. Individual breakfast sets in gay patterned china arc most attractive. but not necessary. A covered dish to keep the toas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
Dorothy MacKaill Tn "Fhc
 Reckless Hour' Coming 10
Warncrs'

WHfnCFB SCHtC TU'uOTTOW
 Warner Brothers State presents mother hit, following on the heels If "Night Nurse" in "The Reck- sss Hour" starring Dorothy Mac kaiH, which opens a three day en- EAgement tomorrow. The story is .ensational and tremendously hu- non, but 1t takes more than a fine tory to make fine play. The characters must look and act the part and this Is one of the points
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
A Cool Little Affair Wftd1 old Fashioned ChaCm In Its
 Mother Hubbard Bodice
By ANNETTE

By ANNETTE
 Such a darling little model Is to- days dress with its frightened bo- dice. And the full skirt swishAe about in running, giving so much freedom that youngsters need. All together lovely is the box-plaited cape collar and pert bow tie.
 A dotted dimity is the original in blue and white with white lace trim and red bow Is very cunning and sturdy as well.
 Style No. 450 may be had in sizes 4, 6, 8 and 10 years. For the B. material with ? yards of edging quires.
 Dotted swiss is another very dainty material that gives excel lent wear.
 Tissue gingham, printed batiste. printed voile, organdie, linen and tub silks are delightfully smart for this pretty model.
 Our large Fashion Magazine shows the latest Paris styles for adults and children. Also m odern em mbroidery and instructive lessons in sewing.
 Price of book 10 cents.
 Price of pattern 1b cents in stamps or coin tcoin is pEeferredD. Wrap coin carefully.
 Send your money and, order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Isr>r,ocrat Natnrh,1ry COOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
HIGH RUN IN BILLIARDS

What K believed to be Inc longest run ever made in straight rail billiards was made by Charles C. Peterson of St Louis, who clicked the worries for 2S43 sue cessive points. His previous world record was 1000 made tn New York several years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14

for her, bringing such & large bunch of flowers that Beryl was reminded of the floral offering her "gang" had sent for her radio debut. She hadn't had much time for her boys lately. The gang was breaking up.
 She took the flowers with her, but soon Gaylord wished he hadn't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
RACING FIGURES IN DEPRES.
 SION

Betting through pari-mutuel ma chimes in 1880 at four Maryland horse racing tracks -- Pimlico, Bowie, Laurel and Havre de Grace--totaled only $47.754,G74. nearly $7,OOO.O0O under the 1929 total
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14
BAE.R STARTED AT BOTTOM

Max Baer. young California heavyweight of great prospect, was q day laborer at S4 per, day In San Francisco factory only two years ago. He has drawn purses of several thousands Of dollars in his recent fights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-14

Send your money and, order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury, Conn.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-19
SMITHS CONDITION
GRAVE AFTER FIGHT
Mount Rainier Man Reported in
Critical State at Wal
ter Reed.

The condition Of Charles J. Smith,
$500 block of Thirty-second street,
Mount Rainier, who was admitted to
Walter Reed Hospital following an
alleged alteration with Councilman
Floyd B. Matthias, remained critical to-
day, according to officials of that insti-
tuition, who said he has bronchial
pneumonia Evidence of a bronchial
infection was present when the man
entered the hospital, 1t was reported,
and has since developed rapidly
Smiths head injuries are "appar-
emily NO better" Capt. Brown of the
the hospital authorities had no way Of
knowing how these injuries were caused.
Matthias was ordered to post 81 900
bond before Justice of Peace Robert
Joyce Saturday night after telegram
had been received by town authorities
to the effect that Smiths recovery was
doubtful Deputy Sheriff Thomas H.
Garrison swore to the warrant charging
Matthias with assault and battery.
The councilman claims Smith started
an argument over street assessments in
a bowling alley Thursday night and
followed him into the Council chamber
At the door of the Town Hail. Mr.
Matthias says, Smith hit him like a
battering ram" but he did not strike
back.
Some time later, after considerable
argument, Matthias says he struck Smith
in the mouth and shortly after that
the man left the Council chamber. Mr..
Matthias and the other town officials
who witnessed the alteration declare
any serious head injuries Smith may
have received were not sustained in the
Town Hall.