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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
CHAPLIN WAS THE
 BIG NOISE LAST
 NIGHT IN LONDON
The Staid Old City ''Went Hollywood" When Char= ley Appeared in His Lat= est of All Films
By ARTHUR F. DEGREVE United Press Staff COrrespOndent.

(Cnltcu PFcSS Stan COrrcSpOndent.) London, Feb 2S.-Staid and dig night when Charles Spencer Chaplin appeared in person at the premiere of his latest film, City Lights"
 The only thing missing from the brilliant first night was the Holly wood weather. London retained the opening. But there were im- mense crowds, titled persons, celeb rites, flood lights, limousines, er- mine, and full dress as members of all classes of the city gathered in- side and outside the Dominion the ater.
 George Bernard Shaw, Lady As- British notables- by the score gave Cbaplin's picture an enthusiastic welcome. The greatest ovation of the evening, however. was accorded the comedian himself when he ap- peared on the stage for a curtain speech after the presentation of the film.
 Chaplin expressed his gratitude for the reception given "City Lights" and his delight at meeting many old friends in London.
 As he moved toward the wings, the comedian suddenly went into his famous Chaplin walk. The crowd roared as he made his exit with a typical Chaplinesque flip of the heels.
 Chaplin witnessed the first run of "City Lights in London from the dress circle, seated next to Shaw.
 The crowd outside the theater be- gan collecting several hours before Chaplin and the first night audience was due to arrive. The rain did not discourage the thousands massed in the streets and waiting in long queues, most of them with little hope of seeing anything.
 One man who attempted to hoax the crowd and perhaps gain some publicity for himself almost started a riot. He was dressed like Chap lin and appeared at the theater be- fore the comedian arrived. The crowd at first believed the man to be good old Charlie" and threat ened to break through the police lines to get near him.
 But a small cockney lad was too smart for the impostor. He got close enough to the man to see that he was not Chaplin.
 "Go' blime," the lad shouted, 'That aint Charlie. it's some other bloke.'"
 The impostor realized that the game was up, and fled for safety while the crowd jeered.
 After the premiere, Chaplin enter tained 200 guests at the cabaret at the Carlton hotel. The gathering of notables included many titled per sons, authors. statesmen. politicians. and stage and screen stars. A tango band was brought by airplane from Paris to furnish music for the party.
 Scenes from "City Lights" color portraits of Chaplin, and reproduc- tions of his hat. cane. and gloves were given the guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

salvation"
 Readings from the Bible include the following from John 1: 6-9, 11-14, IT: There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, 10 bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. That was the true Light. which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God. even to them that believe on his name! Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us tand we beheld his glory. the glory as of the only be- gotten of the father) full of grace and truth. For the law was given by Moses. but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ"
 Correlative readings from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scrip tures." by Mary Baker Eddy include the following: The Word was made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Proceeds Donated
 to Drought Fund
The Total Sum Now Raised Here Amounts to
 S8,98.7I

Proceeds of a card party sponsor ed last night by the Just Us Club of this city were turned over to the Drought fund of the American Red Cross on Field street this morning. The amount was $9. The total Of the 1und is now $8,698.71 Mrs Edith M. Ladd. head of the Red Cross announced this morning that contrlbutlons are still being receiv- ed. Those wishing to contribute are requested to send the checks to the American Red Cross on Field street and they will be gratefully received Mrs Ladd said
 Members of the club who partici- pated in the card party last night are Mrs John Atticks. Mrs James Mcclure. Mrs Donald Mcintosh. Mrs Alfred Wolff. Mrs Adama Rit- Gnie' Gi' Mrs Ward Hibbie. Mrs Thomas Kirsch, Mrs Abner ScofieId The party was given by Mrs Mcclure and Mrs Atticks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Jewish People To
 Celebrate ||Purim''
Md=Winter Minor Festival of Lots Begins on Monday
 Evenng-Day of Rejoicing

On Monday evening, March 2, 1881, the Jewish people of Water bury and all over the world will usher in the celebration of the Fes- tival of Lots. known in Hebrew as Purim, with the reading of the Book ot Esther. This midwinter festival is minor holiday, but it is eel ebrated wish great festivity and joy. I. commemo crates the victory of the Jewish people over it's enemies who sought to destroy it thousands of years ago, and it is symbolic of the ultimate victory of the Jewish peo- pie over the blind forces of preju- dice and hatred.
 The Book of Esther, the basis of this festival, tells us that during the reign of Artaxerxes II, a great num- Der of Jews lived in the provinces Of Persia and Media. When the king had deposrd his queen, he took Es- ther for his new wife because of her exceeding charm. Esther was a Jew lsh orphan girl living in the home of her cousin aMordecai-a wealthy Jew of Susa. When she became the favorite of the palace, she abided by the behest of her uncle not to dis close her Jewish ancestry.
 But at that time Haman, the new prime minister of the empire, came to ueSplSe MOrdecal, and, deSplSing Mordecai, he likewise hated the en- tire Jewish people. He desired to wipe them out and he employed the usual meaEs of the anti-Semite to carry out his vicious schemes. He accused them before the king, say ing that they were scattered and dispersed throughout the land, dis tinct in their laws from all other peoples and refusing to obey the laws of the king" Whereupon Ar taxerxes II said: Do unto the peo- pie as it seemeth good to thee."
 The general massacre of the Jew lsh communities was proclaimed throughout the land. The Jews of Persia and Media lasted and prayed. Mordecai appeared in garments of. mourning i'll the streets of Susa. He ;mplored his cousin Esther to dis close her Jewish origin and beseech her royal spouse in behalf of her people. At first, Esther refused to stake her position. but MordecaI made her conscious of the dire cat astrophe, and she finally decided to do his bidding. At the cost of her Fife, Esther appeared before the king, revealed her ancestry to him. and beseeched him for the life of Ter people. The king granted her every wish, and the Jews of Persia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY
(PROTESTANT)

First Baptist, Central avenue and Grove street. Rev. b. r. Games.
 South Federated Church. Pied mont and Baldwin streets. Rev. R. J. Bates.
 Zion Baptist. East Hawkins street
 swedish Baptist, Bishop street and North Main street.
 Italian Baptist, First B. c. Audi torium. Rev. A. Ventura.
 Advent Christian. Cherry street. Rev. Thomas FeItman.
 Swedish Lutheran. Cherry street, Rev. c. A. Stenhoim.
 First Lutheran, Spencer and Phoenix avenue. Rev. W. tx. Meyer. St. Johns Ev. Lutheran. Cooke street. Rev. E. P. Merkel
 First Methodist. Abbott avenue ard Hegarty.
 West Side Hill Methodist. N Main street and Grandview a,,. Rev. R. F. Shinn.
 St Paul's Methodist, Easi r. street. Rev Kenneth Kingston
 Mount Olive Zion, A. M. E., i...i street. Rev A. A. Crooke.
 First Congrega tional. west Main street. Rev James D. Gregg. D. D.
 second Congregations. Holmes avenue. Rev A. E. Coe.
 Third Congregational. Highland avenue. Rev G. R. Lewis.
 Italian Congregational. south Elm and Union streets. Rev Pasuuale Codelia.
 St Johns Episcopal West Main street, Rev J. N. Lewis.
 Christ Chapel. Episcopal. East Main street. Rev Samuel A. Budde. All Souls Episcopal. Hewlett street and Cloves terrace. Rev A. T. Gesner.
 Mill Plain Union. Southmayd road and Homestead avenue. Rev J. 0. Todd.
 Salvation Army Citadel. Abbott avenue, Ensign George Simmons
 Trinity Episcopal. Prospect street. Rev Il. E. Todd.
 First Church Of Christ-Scicntist. Corner of Mitchell and Holmes avenue.
 Hours of service, lo:45 a. m. and
 Wednesday evening service 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Methodist
FIRST METHODIST

MoTuAAS WOrSnlp 1V.SV. Organ prelude-Minuetto Pom pose"-Cuthbert Harris. Processional hymn-No. 7S = Holy, Holy. Holy"
 Invocation.
 Choir anthem-"Seek Ye the Lord -Roberts.
 Responsive reading-Tenth Day page 13.
 Gloria Patri. Hymn-No. 171-"Hail Thou Once Despised Jesus" (Junior Congrega- tion retires during singing of last stanza.)
 Offertory-"Offerto in G. Minor -E. s. Hosmer. s Holy communion.
 Hymn-No. 742-"Gloria in Excel sis"
 Benediction.
 Organ postlude-"The Son of God Goes Forth to War"-G. E. Whiting. Church school 12 noon. Class for all ages. You are always welcome. Preparatory church membershi ip class $500. for intermediates and seniors.
 High school Young Peoples so- ciety 6:00. Leader: Viola Nodine. Subject: ''Of What Value Are Mov- ies?
 Evening worship 7:30. Prayer-Rev Richard Hegarty. Prelude-Orchestra
 The Way-Judge Harry J. Boards ley. Overture-Orchestra Make Way for Mighty Pharaoh" Chorus and Orchestra. Baritone solo-"The Day Was Sparkling Bright"-Charles Platt. "The Royal Court Was Coming Into View"-Chorus and. Orchestra. End of Part I.
 Organ offertory = "Barcarolle"- Roland Diggle-Mrs Edwin H. Jones
 Part H.
 Prelude-"The Devotion of Isis''- Orchestra. Power"-Charles Platt. Tenor solo-"Osiris Breathes Again" = William Blair. ''The Heavens Beam Approahc on These Deeds"-Chorus and Orches- tra.
 Benediction.
 Organ postlude-"Alla Marcia in D" (Hackett)-MrsE Edwin H. Jones. Epworth League S:45. Leader Frank w. Hanson. Subject: How Old Is Your Religion"
 AANIOsCS OA NHC StCNh-
 March 1 to z. Monday
 7:30-Standard Leadership Train
 ing school. Tuesday,
 2:3O-W. c. T. U. Wednesday,
 3:O0-W. F. M. S. Devotions by
 Miss Alice Mahler. Solo, Mrs
 George Cashman. Reading, "A
 Mite Box Revery." Mrs Dave. A tribute to Mrs William F. Me-
 Dowell. One act play, "The
 Price of Pleasure" by Mrs Rose
 year and Mrs Chamberlain. A
 round table conference "How to
 Build a Christ-like World" by
 members of the society. con-
 ducted by Miss Crawford. Mite
 box opening. Mrs Levin urges
 everyone to bring their mite
 boxes. Food table.
 S:00-"Nothing But the Truth" a
 three-act royalty play by James
 Montgomery, will be presented
 by the Epworth League. The
 play itself is very dramatic and
 uproariously funny; and the cast
 is splendid. The music between
 the acts will be furnished by the
 Little Theater Ensemble. Pro-
 ceeds are to go toward the pay
 ment of the leagues church
 pledge. Come out for an eve
 ming of fun! Tickets: Adults
 50 cents; children and young
 people through age 16. 25
 cents. See any league member
 for yours! Thursday
 7:3O-Prayer and Praise service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Miscellaneous
First Church in Waterbury

Sunday services, Church school at 9:45. communion at II, vespers at 4:30, receptions of members at II o'clock, sermon, vespers, Biblical drama will be given by the Young Peoples society upstairs in the par ish house. This is based on the heal ing of the blind man as described in the 9th chapter of St. John.
 Notices For the Week
 Monday, 6:30 D. m., supper and meeting of the Mems league. Talk by Darragh de Lancey on "Oberam- mergau 1930," illustrated by his own colored slides. This will be ladies night"
 Tuesday. 6. D. m., supper and meeting of the Sigma Alpha Phi.
 Wednesday. 10 a. m.. regular meet ing of the Women's Guild. The speaker after luncheon will be Miss Frances Walkley. a worker on the staff of the Missionary society of Connecticut; her subject will be "Ex- periences of a Home Missionary Pas- tor in Rural Communities"
 Wednesday, 4:15 p. m., meeting of the Cub Pack ?: 8:45 D. m.. dance in the Y. M. c. A., by the members of the Sigma Alpha Phi.
 Thursday, 4 p. m.. meeting of the Girl Scouts. troop l; 8 p. m.. in First church. Lenten lecture by President Robbins w. Barstow of the Hart ford Seminary foundation. Subject: Jesus Then and Now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
LAST PERFORMANCE
 AT JACQUES IO.NIGHI

The success and popularity of the Little Theatre production, Under the Gasiight". has warranted an ex- tra performance which will be given at 8:3O o'clock tonight at Jacques. This will make four performances by the local group, their longest run. The first performance was Wednes- day night, a sort of glorified rehear- sal at which the Elks were invited guests.
 The house was filled to capacity last night for the third showing, and enthusiasm was as great as the pub lie opening Thursday night. All semblance of the fire had been wiped out and everything went off on scheduled time, due to the great efforts of the director. stage mana ger. assisting workers, and the entire cast who all pitched in and did t.eir bit.
 Tonight is positively the alst per- formance. and tickets may be pro- cured today at Jacques box office after one o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY (CATHOLIC)

immaculate Conception, Wes, Main street. Rev w. !. McGurk.
 St Francis Xavier. Bald w,n stree, Rev James J. Egan.
 Our Lady of Lourdes. South Main street. Rev Joseph Valdam brini.
 St Mary Magdaiene. Oakvilie. Rev Leo Finn.
 Blessed Sacrament. Robbins stree, Rev Charles Brennan.
 Sts Peter ana Paul. Southmayc road. Rev Thomas Mulcahy.
 St Stanislaus Polish. east Farm street. Rev Stanislaus Blazejowski. St Cectlia's Scovill street Rev Peter J. Cuny.
 St Josephs Congress avenue. Rev J. j. Vala ntieJus.
 St Thomas Grown street, Rev William Judge.
 St Patrick's Charles street. Rev James O'Meara.
 St Lucy's. Branch street. Rev Felix Scoglio.
 Sacred Heart. Wolcott street, Rev John j. Fitzgerald.
 Our Lady of Mount Carmel. High. land avenue. Rev Michael Lynch.
 St Margaret's. Willow street, Rev Edward Brennan.
 St Anne's South Main street. Rev Ernest Lamontagne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Friday

Friday
 4:00-Junior League. In hearing
 about "A Pilgrimage" of Man
 Mohan and Piyare Lal will con-
 tinue our study of India. All
 Juniors cordially invited. Par
 ents can help by encouraging at
 tendance.
 S:0O-Regular business meeting of
 the Woodruff assembly. 7:00-Girl Scouts
 Items of Interest The flowers for the mornings ser vice are given by Mir and Mrs John Steck in loving memory of Ms Stocks father, John Reed, and MT Stocks father and mother. Rev and Mrs Charles T. Steck.
 The flowers for the evening ser vice are given by Mrs George II. Crane in loving memory of her fath. CT and mother, MT and Mrs William w. Munson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Reuben Holmes in Federal Court Charged With Violation of National Bankruptcy
 Act

On charges of violating the nl- tlonal bankruptcy act, Reuben F. Holmes, former druggist at 3I7 Meriden road, was arraigned before Judge Carroll c. I1incks in Unite l states district court at Hartford yesterday. He pleaded not guilty and will be tried at date to be set by the court. He Is charged with filing bankruptcy peti- ton in the court here and making an appearance at the hearing of his case, in September, 1929. Informa- ton came to the trustee that Holmes had concealed or taken. certain as- sets frofn the store, in November, 1929. lie was indicted recently by a federal grand jury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST

Morning worship, II o'clock (com- munion service). Prelude-Selected. Silent worship. Hymn 62.
 Prayer of Invocation. The Lords Prayer. The Responsive Lesson 80. The Gloria Patri. Offertory-Anthem- Prayer of dedication for the off, ering.
 Hymn 10S.
 Communion address-Rev David F. Gaines
 Hymn 233
 The Communion. Hymn ASA.
 Prayer of Benediction. . Postlude-Selected. Evening worship. 7:30 o'clocb (baptismal service) Prelude-Selected. Hymn 402. Evening Prayer. Hymn AIS. The Scripture Lesson. Anthem-Selected. Question Box. Hymn 489.
 Sermon: III. 1.-TWO Loves"-Rss David F. Gaines. The ffertory-Selected Hymn 48S Baptismal hymn 23S. Prayer of Benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Lillian Hurley
 in Auto Accident Run Down While Crossing Cooke Street Near Her
 Home

Miss Lillian Hurley, II, daughter or Patrolman and Mrs Timothy Hurley of 266 Cooke street was pain fully injured last evening when run down by an automobile operated by c. G. Carlson of Hauser street.
 The little girl was crossing Cooke street when run down. According to reports of the accident the child was crossing the street and had al- most reached the opposite side of the highway when run down. She was removed to St Mary's hospital and given treatment for an injury to her left leg and numerous abra- sionS about the body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

The total school savings up to February 20, 1891, is s38,774.99, which is quite a bit lower than the nounced that 6.119 depositors had deposited $1,834.53 the week end- ing February 20.
 The 100 per cent schools include: East Farms. Gaffney. Oronoke, Reid vile, Prospect, East; Prospect, Sum- init: Wolcott, Center; Wolcott, West i; and Wolcott. Woodtick.
 The 100 per cent rooms are 1ocatt- ed in the following schools: Colum- bia, z; Reidville.. 6; Anderson, B; Chase, 3; Tinker, 8; Walsh, 3; Will son, 3; Begnal, 2; Driggs, 2; Oro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
NEW NEWSPAPER FOR NEW YORK IS
 LATEST REPORT
It Will Be Issued as MOrn= ing EditiOn-MeanWhile Other Papers Comment on the Merger

New York, February 28 - (UP) - Rumors of new morning news paper to replace the World, and competition among other New York morning newspapers for its circu- lation, marked the first day of pub lication for the World Telegram, representing a merger of the, New York Telegram and the World pa- pers established by Joseph Pulitzer.
 At least four tentative offers 10 take the morning Associated Press franchise acquired by the Scripps- Howard newspapers in their pur- chase of the Pulitzer properties were reported made to Roy w. Howard. who conducted the negotiations leading to the purchase. Bidders all wanted with the franchise, how ever. the name of "The World.'
 Pending sale of that franchise on suitable terms, a skeleton staff of Wor1d-Te1egram workers produced for limited circulation the New York quirements of the acquired and un- used morning Associated Press
 The world-Telegram appeared yesterday with dispatches of the United Press Association, the As sociated Press. the Newspaper Enter prise Association, and the Scripps-
  was announced the afternoon Asso- ciatod Press franchise would be re- tained.
 Other newspapers marked the passing of the Morning World with advertising in rival publications call- ing attention to their own merits.
 The Times advertised "all the news including tabloid.
 The AnerfCan pmDh sized its merits as a classified advertising medium, and in another full page addressed to former readers of the Sunday and Morning World termed itself "Your Newspaper"
 The Sun called itself newspaper of distinction in readers, in news, and in advertising.
 The Brooklyn Eagle praised the quality of it's readers.
 The Herald-Tribune called atten- ton to it's classified want ads, and invited comparison, item by item. de- pertinent by department, of it's Sun day edition with any published ln New York.
 The news, saying it was ''too bad about the World" called attention to the morning papers decline and concluded, "condensation of news seems to be more and more in order because more and more people have not time to read blanket size newspapers.
 The World d-Telegram, meantime had enjoyed a tremendous circula- ton for the day, the result of a com- bined circulations of the two papers with limited duplication, increased interest in the reborn papers adver- fhsed by the court fight preceding the merger, and the natural curiosi- ty of thousands to see the first of anything.
 Final editions of the World, the moEning edition, sold at premium to those who sought them as me- mentos.
 The World Telegram. appearing as a 44-page paper. continued many of the best of the Evening World features; 1t interrupted the auto- biography of General John J. Persh- ing, published simultaneously in the Worlds and the Times, with typo- graphical gesture toward the Times to the effetshrdl shrdlushrdlcmfwm to the effect that readers of that feature could continue it in that pub- lication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Sheronas Will
 Admitted To Probate

Judge Dennis J. Slavin to-day ad- mitted to probate the will of the late John P. Sheronas, one of the most popular residents of the Brook lyn section of the city. He leaves the entire estate to his widow, ac- cording to the terms of the will which was drawn up July 26. 1928. It was signed by Alice s. Keilty, A. May Reeves, and Paul A. Monroe. The Citizens & Manufacturers Na- tional bank is named executor of the will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

flesh." Divine Truth must be known
 by it's effects on the 3ody as well as on the mind. before the Science of being can be demonstrated. Hence its embodiment in the incarnate Jesus, --that life-link forming the connec- the unreal, Soul rebukes sense, and Truth destroys error." (page 350:24t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
Grace M. E. Church

Rev. John w. D0dson, pastor, preaching at 1O:30 a. m. and 2 p. m.; morning sermon, topic, "Distin- gushing Marks; evening, ' p. m.. song service. sermon, topic, "The Larger Hospitality" Curtis Sauls- bury. negro tenor. will sing at the morning service: Epworth League at 8 D. m. leaders, Miss Eloise Book and Miss Aietha Hubbeil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

were saved from the hands of Ham an.
 This story is typical of Jewish per- secutlons. In every age and land there are those who because of per- sonal grudges against individual Jews, plot evil decrees against the whole of the Jewish people. But the Jewish people cannot be annihilat- ca. In every age and land there rise brave men and women in Isreal who defend the cause of their people and lrustrate the false and evil accusa- tiOns of HamanS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
DOG. LOST. FINDS HIS
 MASTER IN ANOTHER CITY

Gray, Iowa (UP) Elmer Jensen lost his dog Spot on a fish ing trip last July A.
 dog approached Jensen and sniffed his shoes recently at a nelghboring town. Coon Rapids. Failing to chase the dog away with discouraging words. Jensen kicked the animal. The dog whined and Jensen recognized the whine as that of Spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
FIVE MONTHS SAVINGS SHOW SLUMP
School Totals Drop $8,OOO Over
 Period a Year Ago
Week Ending February zOth Reveals Deposits By l9 Pupils of $l,S34.53-Co Columbia Heads List With $I83.63; Walsh, Driggs, and Sprague Following

noke, 2; Duggan, 1; Park Road, 1 and South Wolcott, 1.
 Columbia leads the schools with the highest amount, having banked in one week $183.63. Walsh, Driggs, and Sprague come next in order with $152.45; $148.30 and $135.67 respec- lively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

klev, U. $. $. RIA Tsarist exe- cutioner. Ivan Bovda. has been con- demLed to death Lare. During the trial, 1t appeared that Bovda has piled his trade also for the Petiura government when it occupied Ukraine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

White ants are driven from houses in India, where they cause much damage to woodwork and rugs, by hunting out and destroying the queen ants of each colony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 WILL REOPEN MONDAY

The public schools will reopen Monday morning after holiday of one week. The school board will hold a session in the afternoon at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
 The subject of the lesson-sermon will be Christ Jesus.
 The Golden Text is taken from zechariah 9:9: Rejoice greatly. 0 daughter of Zion: shout. O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King com eth unto thee; he is just, and having
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-28

7:sO-Prayer and Praise service.