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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
Opening the Season

within striking distance Of fame and
fortune. On the eve of his triumph he
Is exposed as q fraud and impestcS-
vet withal an ingratiating ar<- sovaaHe
one. His unmasking, 1t develcos, Is, In
the end, beneficial to him. as It results
In the attainment Of all thu things
to which he aSpired, including, OF
course, the inevitable girl.
Peter Flies High" was originally
written by Mr.. Pagan for Glenn Hunter
and in fashioning the central role OF
the play the author is said to have
created a part that flts his star IKE
the proverbial glove. The play abounds
with tense, emotional situations, and
at the same time Is interspersed with
much delightful comedy. The staging
has been done by the author.
GAYETY-"LilIian Dixon Revue"
THOSE who admire pretty women
and lots of laughs may find show
to their liking In Lillian Dixon, the
popular brunette burlesque star anc
her big Revue" at the Gayety today
at a Sunday matinee.
Miss Dixon has assembled an I'm.
usually strong supporting cast tnclud'
ing George Murray, Bob Startzman
Charles Cole. Harry Beasley, Margis
Tilford. Ethel Dubois, Jane Gordon
and Vincent Scanlon. An attractive
chorus selected for grace and beauty
gives a sprightly background to the en-
tertainment efforts of the principals
Reports from other cities, 1t Is said, in.
dictate that several numbers In the
Big Revue are eye openers.
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National Box Office.

THE box Office staff at the National
Theater remains the same for the
coming stason, which opens next Mon
day night with Glenn Hunter in Peter
Flies High"
Russell Thomas and Percy Booth will
handle the public's wants at the VIM
dow, while Miss Kathryn Armstrong will
again be In charge of the telephone
switchboard
The National Theater can always be
reached by phone; there are two oper-
ators on duty from 9 am till $50 pm,
with two direct lines, National 0501 and
National 0502.
Patrons Of the National Theater ara
reminded that 1t Is not too late to sub
scribe to the New York Theater Guilds
series Of five plays which will begin
early In November with Rachel Gro
Tiers comedy. "As Husbands Co."
Subscription blanks may be secured at
the box office or will be mailed upon
request
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
Who Is Ditrichstein?

MEMORIES Of the theater that wa.
Aare SO faint and so fieeting in the
current era that it may not be amiss
to explain what might otherwise seem
enigmatic.
Leo Ditrichstein, whose name ID
mentioned in the announcement OF
The Great Lover" at the Rialto, was
once famous actor of the American
stage. His art, especially In romantic
roleA Of the type portrayed IN THE
Great Lover" was considered ex-
quisite In the legitimate theater. The
play also written by Frederick and
Fanny Hatton with ccpious illunina-
tons by Mr. Ditrichstein himself in
its day, was considered a fine dramatic
attraction.
One is apt TO enjoy an entertainment
the more one knows about its origin
and Its history, and this Information
brief as 1t may be, may serve TO add
pleasure TO seeing the picture now a,
the Rialto.
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Observation-Disclosures

titled Fiesta" is the attraction. In
this revue many we'll known Loew vau-
deville acts are listed that include Car
ney and Jean, Joyce Coles, Nicholas
Oaks. Carlos Peterson and others.
KEITHS-"Fifty Fathoms Deep"
JACK HOLT In his latest starring
vehicle, Fifty Fathons Deep" Is
the screen attraction at RKO Keith's
currently. It Is described as a story Of
deep sea divers with no small part OF
the interest conferred around exceptional
photography in the undearsea shots. y
Back of this Is what is described as one
Of the strangest love trysts yet devel-
oped in fiction.
In the supporting cast are Richard
Cromwell, he Of "Tol'able David" fame;
new blond beauty. Loretta Sayers;
Mary Doran and Wallace Mcdonald.
The picture was directed by Roy VIM.
Neill from the screen story by Dorothy
Howell
The first short comedy Of the Mas
querS Club of Hollywood, an organiza-
ton Of Hollywood stars and players,
with a cast including over 100 stars
and what Is more, the original Mack
Sennett Keystone Hops: the RKO
Pathe News, Vagabond Director trav-
elogue and one of the always interest,"
ing cartoons complete the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
PALACE-"Pardon U.s."

7 AUREL and Hardy are offering at
- Loew's Palace their first feature
length talkie, Pardon U.s."
Pardon Us" was produced, it is said
only after thousands Of letters had
been received at the Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer studios demanding that the pair
be given a full length production that
show their ability. That Pardon U.s.
has been we'll received is evidenced by
the fact that wherever it has played 1t
has been to capacity business.
On the Palace stage a revue direct
from the Capitol Theater, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
Burlesque Helping Out.

7 ABOR DAY marked the opening OF
~ the season for the New Columbia
Burlesque Association. with twenty
five companies starting the wheels"
rotation in key cities from Boston to
ST. Louis and from Buffalo to Wash
ington.
This, it is announced, has given en-
ployment to more than 5000 men and
women, including principal players,
churuS girls, musicians, stage hands
and theater attaches.
The names Of the shows are: Bo-
hemians, Bare Facts, Billy Watson's
Big Fun Show, Big Revue. Facts and
Figures, Flapper Follies. Friyolities,
Footlight Flashes, Giggles. Girls IN
Blue, Girls From the Fonies. Hindu
Bellies, Hi Ho Everybody, Kuddling
Kuties. Liberty Bellies, London Gay
ETY. Girls, Mite Life in Paris. Novelties
of 1882, Pleasure Seekers, Playin'
Around. Rumba Girls, Sam Raynor
and His Gang, Satan's Daughters,
Step Lively Girls, Sugar Babies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13

He and Mary Ann live bliSsfully In a
cottage by the sea, Mary Ann as his
cook and maid. Then word comes that
Mary Ann has become wealthy. A mis-
understanding, separation and the
composer turns his heartbreak into
music in an opera about their romance.
The cast includes Beryl Mercer, J. M.
Kerrigan, Arnold 1ncy, Lorra Baltour,
Tom Whitley and G. P. Huntley, jr.
Fanchon G. Marco will present on the
stage their Russian Art" Idea, a carni-
val of Russian revelry from peasantry
to imperial splendor. Featured In the
production is Bill Telaak, M, c., with
tiers Duo, Mocha Dessof and his Bala-
laika Orchestral Gabriel Solodhuin, the
Russian Ensemble Of II soloiStS, Eddie
Kube and Wesil Wenis.
AL Mitchell is conducting in the over
ture, Naughty Marietta" Victor
Herbert faVorite, and Fox Movietone
News, with a new episode Of THE Van
ishing Legion" at the IL am. and $50
pm. shows only, completes the bill.
RIALTo-"The Great Lover"
opened Friday at the Rialto
Irene Dunno heading an excellent cast,
is described as gay, smart comedy,
drawn from the famous Leo Ditrich-
stein-Frederick and Fanny Hattoa
Broadway success, in which Ditrich-
stein achieved acting glory.
AS pictured by Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, under Harry Beaumont's di-
tale of rollicking adventures behind
the grand opera lines"
In the supporting cast are Ernest
florence, Hale Hamilton, Rosco Ates,
Else Jansen, Neil Hamilton, Cliff
Edwards and Baclanova. Miss Dunno
will be remembered for her excellent
work in "Cimarron," while Mr.. Menjou
is still being praised for his screen
work as managing editor in THE Front
Page"
EARLE-"The Bargain"
HTHE BARGIN," the Harvard prize
= play by Phillips Barry (author OF
Holiday" and Paris Bound,") in a
First National and Vitaphone picture
this week at Warmers Earle Theater
Lew Pollack, popular song writer. and
his company Of merrymakers, heads the
stage show.
THE Bargain" with a brilliant cast
led by Lewis Stone, Doris Kenyon
and John Darrow, is the story Of
father who gives up his ambitions
to be painter in order to marry. A
son, who also has artistic ambitions, re-
peats his fathers mistake by also try
ing to give up his career for love. The
conflict between father and son Is said
to create a story that combines COM
edy. pathos, heart throbs and romance
The stage show, headed by the IA
nous Lew Pollack, is full Of melody and
fun, Pollack comes here after eight
weeks at the Palace in New York City
He presents Theme Songs" a merry
dance-musical revue. Other acts are
Joe and Pete Michon, two athletic fun
sters; the plantation NANNY Ada
Brown, in Southern Syncopation"
Bentell and Gould. dancing xylopohon-
lists, and Maxine Doyle.
Short reel subjects and an orchestral
prelude complete the program.
PALACE-"Pardon Us"
+ AUREL and Hardy are offering at
- Loew's Palace their first feature
length talkie, Pardon Us"
Pardon Us" was produced, it is said,
only after thousands OF letters had
been received at the Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer studios demanding that the pair
be given a full length production that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
Gilbert and Sullivan.
NTASHINGTON will be given the Q

WASHINGTON Will be gwen the OPP
" portunity Of hearing again the Gu
bert and Sullivan operas, in January,
presented by the Civic Light Opera
Co., Milton Aborn. director, from Erlan-
gers Theater, New York.
This is the organization which, all
during the Summer months, has at
tracted remarkably large audiences to
the theater in the metropolis. and
which has among its principals the
best recognized Gilbertian experts OF
the day, including William Danforth,
Frank Moulan, Herbert Waterous
Vivian Hart, Vera Ross. Eethel Clark,
Hizi Koyke and Howard Marsh. all OF
whom will be here with the organiza-
ton.
Especially attractive will be the APP
pearance Of Fay Templeton, one-time
queen of Broadway light opera stars, IN
her famed character of Little But
tercup, in III. M. s. Pinafore," which
Is to be staged here. Miss Temple
tons temperance on the New York
stage recently was greeted with q SEN
sational reception. She was induced
later by Director Aborn to make the
tour Of his company, which fortunately
includes this city.
The Washington engagement WILL
have the added attractiveness OF spe-
cial thrift" prices, as in the metropolis,
no seat being higher than 81.
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RAFAEL
SAB ATTN /
RAFAEL

Speaks in the fifth COMMUNITY INSTITUTE
n naShsI d Lndsay The Harvard University
Gibbons, Clara Clemens, Albert Sauier and
John Erskine, At Central Community Center.
on alternate Tuesday evenings, beginning
Oct. 90. Divided into three groups Of four
even :. each. Any one groUUp' $50. Any
blanks At all public libraries, or call Frank
lin Building, Nat. 1900
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the Ghetto" The
picture was direct
ed by H e n r y
King.
Merely airy
Ann" Is the story
of q penniless waif
in a London board
ing house and one
of the dodgers, a
talented youn g
composer, who pre-
fers remaining poor
to writing popular
music. They be-
come fast friends.
P verify finally
forces the young
man to accept an
offer to popularize
opo ~ his S00pS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
METROPOLITAN-"An American
TRAGEDY"


GAN AMERICAN TRAGEDY" the
sensational story Of Theodore
Dresser has met with such praise and
that this Paramount attraction will be
held over for a second week at War
ner's Metropolitan.
AN American Tragedy" has been de-
clared by critics to be different from
anything that has preceded 1t on the
screen.
The story concerns the heartbreak
romance Of a young man who cannot
distinguish between passion and love.
How this leads him into an unfortu-
nate mishap Is the main thread of the
drama.
Heading the cast is Phillips Holmes
Irving Pichel. Lucille La Verne, Orville
Mason and Emmitt Corrigan.
The short reel subjects which COM
plete the program include Burns and
allen in 100 Per Cent Service" the
Looney Tunes Cartoon, Smile, Dam
You, Smile and the Graham Nc
Nance Talking Newsreel.
COLUMBIA-"This Modern Age"
Joan CRAWFORD remains a second
week in This Modern Age" which
Is hailed by Crawford fans as being
the most versatile Of all her screen
productions.
Miss Crawford is seen In "This
Modern Age" as the daughter Of a
woman who refuses to grow old She
follows in her mothers footsteps and
In the end finds herself enmeshed In
a scandal that threatens her whole life.
Pauline Frederick is seen as the moth
er, heading supporting cast that in
cludes Neil Hamilton and Monroe
Owsley.
William Tilden remains also in the
second Of a screen series Of three ten
mis- lessons This series, judged by its
reception, is proving immensely popular
with Washington tennis players It is
said to be highly entertaining to those
who do not play the game.
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the Erldnger Ell"
terprises. Inc.
Mr.. Hunters sup
porting company
inclu d S many
players known to
and admired by
local theatergoers.
Mary Loane, who
has the leading
feminine role, was
S e e n h ere with
EFT e l Barrymore
in 1.-THE Kingdom
of God" and THE
Love Duel" 9th
ers in the cast are
Dulcie Cooper r,
B RAN Donlevy,
Eileen w lis on,
Kaf.hrvn GiVneV.
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Matthew Crowley, Burke Clarke, AIDE
laide Hubbard, William T. Hays and
Forrest Orr.
The story Of the play concerns Peter
Turner, a glib and fanciful young bank
clerk, whose mad and audacious
schemes skyrocket him overnight to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-13
FOX-"MereIy Mary Ann"

FOX-"Merely Mary Ann"
YANET GAYNOR and Charles Far
rell are the picture stars at the
Fox Theater, In their latest pic
~ ture, Merely Mary Ann" story
adapted from the we'll known
play by Israel zangwill, author of
The Melting Pot" and Children of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-25
Six Civil Cases
 Total Over $6,OOO

Damages of $6,150 are asked in six civil actions begun to-day in the common pleas court. All are return able in common pleas court the first Tuesday of March. Albie Connolly of NauGatuck asks $1 ,50O against the Borough of Naugatuck for injuries sustained in fall on the Scott street sidewalk in Naugatuck. He charges the pavement was coated with ice, which caused it to be in a danger ous condition for pedestrians, when he fell and fractured his left wrist last January 9.
 Geraldine Errico seeks $2,500 for injuries suffered when she was q guest of the defendant in his car which she charges. he allowed to strike a parked car on Cherry street last June 26. Edgar Kunde is named defendant. Arakel H. Arakelian of New Haven seeks $700 in a civil ac- ton against William s. Strong of Watertown on a common count writ. Nicola Pallagio asks $250 against Baron J. Torkomian, alleging the de- fendant failed to pay a judgment granted against Torkomian in the common pleas court. Antonio Genna asks $700 for alleged unpaid rent of building at 59 Union street, in suit against the Malafronte Motors. Inc. The Holland Furnace company asks $400 against Frank and Mary Lombardo on a common count writ.
 Samuel J. Bear asks the foreclos. ure of mortgage on Spring street property against Paul Russo, and the Waterbury Building and Loan associa ton. Inc, asks the foreclos- ure of a mortgage on St Joseph's avenue against Mary Genova.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-25

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 25.-(UP). Whether the Lawrence textile strike, involving approximately 10,- 900 operatives, is to be settled imme- diately or continue indefinitely prob ably will be decided at second peace conference to be held at 9k3O o'clock tonight.
 This was announced early this aft ernoon after a two-hour conference between mill officials and strikers representatives during which the en- tire labor controversy was discussed in detail.
 The strike, which began last week when combers protested against al- legedly excessive duties assigned to them, has resulted in the closing of all three local plants of the Ameri- Washington and Wood mills.
 The mills, shut down completely to-day to make it unnecessary for police to patrol the strike era, will remain closed indefinitely if to- nights peace negotiations fail.
 Though he appeared rather optim- istic after to-day's conversations be- tween mill executives and strike leaders, J. s. Mercer, general man. aging agent for the American Wool en company, emphasized that the ed this mornings session had no au- thority to take final action.
 Mercer stated that these men would report to their various unions nearly this evening and that after union consideration of the matter, the second peace barley would take place at 9:30 D. m. Definite action at that time might be anticipated, Mercer said.
 While the company has agreed to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-25
Half Million Shares Less in Trading To-day Than Yesterday = U' s. Steel Driven Down to l48- All the Leaders Were Affected
By ELMER 0. DALZER. United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Feb 25 (UP)-Amuss- ment shares led a decline on the Stock exchange today after a series of rallies and declines during the earlier part of the session. Trading was half million shares under yes- terday's volume.
 Losses had extended to more than 5 points. Every issue of importance was down. Mail order shares were exceptional, holding part of suo- stantial gains. General Motors, Standard Brands, Sinclair, Pennsyl- vania; and a few others held small gains.
 Selling spread to the Industrial where U. $. Steel was driven down toward 148 after equaling ith high for the year at 150 1-2. After mak- ing new highs for the year, General Electric reacted to 52 1-2 off 1 IA ; and Consolidated Gas to 98 1-8 off l 1-4.
 Auburn Auto reacted to 203 off :; Allied Chemical I'll 3-8 off 1-8 ; Vanadium 70 off 4; A. Ma Byers 63 off 3 7-S; Loew's 58 off 1-8: J. l.. Case 125 5-8 off 3-4; Worthing- ton Pump 99 off 6; Eastman Kodak 181 off 4.
 In the utilities American and For eign Power dipped to AZ 78 off 5-S North American ST off 2; Standard Gas 80 3-4 off IA; Consolidated Gas 28 1-8 off IA.
 Warner Brothers Pictures dipped to IS 1-2 off 2; Fox Film A 34 off 3 1-2: and other amusements made corresponding declines. Selling in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-25
TERRYVILLE

The TerryvilIe High school bas- ketball team held another practice in the auditorium this afternoon after school. in preparation with the coming tilt with Thomaston High on Friday night of this week. The boys had very strenuous practice to day for they fear they may have much competition because Coach Green of the Thomaston lads is holding a practice session every day in the high school gym. Fridays game promises to be very good and it is expected that large delega- tion from this place will be in at- tendance. The girls teams from the material for the preliminary game.
 Trial This Afternoon
 Judge Futile will be in attend ance in the local courtroom this aft ernoon to hear the trial of L. A. Aurey of Waterbury who was ar- rested by Constable George Callaha n on Monday of this week. following an accident in which his car col lided with car driven by Mrs F. White of Bristol on East Main street. Aurey's car was damaged to con siderable extent but no one was in- jured. George Callahan investigat- ed the accident and held Aurey re- sponsible and therefore the arrest. Janeway Hill will act as prosecutor.
 Defeated in Bristol
 The Terryville Furniture and Crockery Five travelled to Bristol on Monday night to play as per sched- uei in the Bristol Boys Club gym. They played the east Bristol Alberts and were defeated by a score of S5 to 15. The boys played a very good game but they were outskilled by the Alberts team which has exper'- enced players to back them. Petke of the locals was high man for the Furniture team and played very good game.
 William and Walter Pasternack, newsboys for the Bristol Press, went to Hartford yesterday as the guest of the Bristol Press. They stated a fine time was had.
 Miss Helen ZaZada and Henry Za- zada, students at New York univer.. sity, were present at the homes Of their parents on Main street Wash ington's birthday.
 The Terryville Furniture and Crockery Five will not play at the Bristol Boys Club on next Monday:
 The Silvermoon orchestra will furnish the music for the entertain ment to be given by the Children of St Mary's Sodality in the Lyceum on St Patrick's night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-25
THOMASTON

Officer tames P. Ryan, night pa trol and own policeman saved the gate house at the local railroad sta tionn nof the N. Y., N. H. & H. Rail- road from destruction by fire about ? o'clock Tuesday morning. Officer Ryan was making his rounds on the east side of town when he noticed smoke pouring from the building, he forced the door and with tke aid of a pail and pile of snow succeeded in putting out the blaze but spoiled a perfectly good police overcoat in his efforts to save .lle building. The fire was started Ey a. lighted lantern which was placed in the building by the gate tender which ne thought he had put out. The damage done to the building was slight, but would have burned up if it had not been for the promnt work of the officer.
 Stray Dog Killed Following SIaugh-
 ter of Sheep.
 Officer Goldbeck of Plymouth killed a gray dog near the horne of Willis Gotsel. The animal had been roaming this section for sev- eral months and few days ago killed sheep on the Minor farm m Harwinton. It was later found the dog had four puppies of about six weeks old housed in the lower part of a vacant barn in the section. Officer James Ryan investigated and had the puppies removed to a house near by for care until they are d.s- posed of.
 Rev H. W. Perkins to Deliver Len-
 ton Sermon.
 Rev Barry w. Perkins of Ply mouth vii deliver the Lenten ser mon at Trinity church, Thursday evening al the 7:30 o'clock service. Rev Leonard Smith. rector has ar ranged fol the full choir to sing at the Lenten services and hopes to see a large number of members in attendance
 All Set For Last Game of Season.
 The Thomaston High school bas- ket ball teams both boys and grIs are all sci for the last game of the season scheduled at the local high school gym Friday evening when they will be opposed by the students from the Terryville High school. Cake And Candy Sale.
 The Eagle Rock Chapel will hold cake and candy sale at Clyne's ternoon. The proceeds will be used to aid the Sunday school.
 Briefs.
 Mrs r. I. Roberts entertained a party at bridge at her home on Judson street, Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Allen Bowkett, who has been ua- der treatment at the Waterbury hos pital for several weeks suffering from an attack of pneumonia has recovered and returned home.
 Miss Aona Kieffer and Mrs Ester Flynn. spent the weekend and wi:h friends in Danbury.
 Mrs Harry Cook of Litchfield street is patient at the Waterbury suffering form an attack of pnei- monia.
 Mrs John Guard of Judson street. enterta'p"d party of friends at bridge a, her home Tuesday after. noon.