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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
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(By NEA Service)
 When the Venetians were at the peak of their power they ransacked the world from Greece and Con- stantinople to Egypt India and China for treasures to beautify the Basilica of St Marks in Venice. A law was proclaimed in the republic requiring every merchant trading in the east to bring some- thing back to adorn the church. Today St Marks is virtually a museum of treasures from every century from the fourth through the high Renaissance.
 St Marks is really the third church to be built on this site. | It was named about BPS when a small wooden church was built to house the relics of St Mark. The relics were brought from Alexandria. Henceforth St Mark was to be the patron saint of Venice in place of St Theodore.
 But in the insurrection against Doge Candiano " in 976 this church was burned. Later Pietro Orseolo rebuilt 1t on a grander scale. Then the Venetians set about to make 1t the most beauti- | ful church in the world.
 In the years following it was the private chapel of the .doge.
 The relics of St Mark now rest within the Pala d'oro, or retable of the high altar. This is one of the chief glories of the church. The Pala d'oro is one of the most magnificent specimens of gold smiths and jewellers work in ex- | istences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
The base of the restored Cam

Above the main entrance rise four bronze horses. These are perhaps the most famous horses in the world. During the World war they were taken down, re- moved to Rome and hidden in a cellar to protect them from Ger man aviators.
 Emperor Nero originally re- ceived these horses from Corinthi the greatest art center of Greece He placed them in his triumphal arch in Rome, but they were car ried to Constantinople when Con- stantine the Great made that city the capital of the Roman empire.
 But when the Venetians cap tured Constantinople in 1904 they took the horses to Venice Then when Napoleon captured Venice, he took them to Paris They stayed there until after Waterloo, when the Austrian em- peror recaptured them from Ma poleon and returned them to Venice, then an Austrian posses sion.
 St Marks itself is built on the plan of a. Greek cross of equal arms. A dome, 42 feet in diameter covers the center, and there Is 8 dome over each of the arms. The vast floor has for ages pre- sented a wavy surface like gently ripping sea.
 The beautiful Campanile, which was started in 925, crashed to the ground in 1902. Now 1t has been rebuilt. It scars 323 feet into the sky and is one of the most striking features of this historic l old city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
FEW FALL FIRES
 ON WATERSHEDS
Outbreak Practically Eliminated This Year Despite Dryness
WOODS WELL GUARDED

woodlands on the watershed
 of Connecticut water supply util- ities have been kept unusually free from outbreaks of forest fire this fall, although unless there are more than the ordinary number of rainstorrns real danger of outbreak Is apt to continue throughout the
 month of November. Reports from water utilities in this state reveal that no timber fires have developed this fall despite the fact that October and November are equally as dangerous as the latter part of April and early May. Sew eral watershed fires occurred last spring. :.
 At both of those periods, the likely to be very dry, even more so than during the summer months.
 since in the latter the occasional heavy downpours keep moisture in
 the trees and brush to a large ex- l tent. The watch maintained to prevent fire outbreaks and to call assistance whenever fire Is dtscov- cred is usually redoubled Sdurtng
 the two periods. of greatest danger.
 although vigilance is necessary throughout the year. Approximately 95 per cent Of all the forest fires which develop In
 Connecticut result from human carelessness. Very few fires are caused by lightning or other nat
 ural causes. Since the watersheds
 are barred to the public, camp fires
 and similar sources of outbreaks in other wooded areas are not troublesome to the water utilities. It would help considerably to pre- vent forest fires if cigars and cig-
 arettes were completely extin-
 guished by smokers in vehicles or on foot before being thrown on
 the highway or in brush or grass along the highway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

like is obtained from nearby vil- lage.
 Popular Legion Center
 "The effect of the ownership of the island has been to make 1t a ralIying center for legionnaires of northwestern Ohio. Baseball game and other athletics events are scheduled for the island and the post meets twice a month during the summer for dinner meetings in the clubhouse. The facilities of the Island are used freely by members, their families and friends, both for week-ends and for parties and pie nics during the week. Like all pro- jects of this character. the island has been 0 continual load, but the post has always managed to wiggle through and pay it's bills".
 The island was practially free from debt a year and half ago, Campbell said, with less than $1,000 to be paid on the clubhouse and real estate, when the mainland additional cost of $10,000 to provide right-of-way was purchased at an an entrance from the highway to the river. A right-of-way previous fly had been leased. Recent im- provements, he said, have incclud- ed two concrete tennis courts, a wading pool for youngsters, a con- crete shuttle board court, concrete and stene grills for outdoor, cooking and a pistol and rifle range. Out door lighting has been provided for several of the amusement devices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Congregational Churches

women in the community cordially invited.
 The offering is for the near east.
 Mir Lowell will have office hours at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from l to o'clock and on Thursday evening from z to 9 o'clock. Other appointments may be made by phoning the office, 3-8124.
 At the mid week meeting on Thursday at o'clock in the chap el, Mir Lowell win give an illustrated lecture on "The Pilgrims in the New World" Members and friends of the congregation are most cor dially invited.
 Dr J. H. Green, child specialist, will be the speaker at the Sunday Noon club at 12 o'clock in the chapel, on the subject: 'The pre- School Child" and men of the con- gregation are invited. Next Sunday E. Robert Stevenson will speak on "An Age of Too Much Realism"
 The thank offering meeting of the Women's association will be held on Wednesday, November IS at 3 o'clock in Davenport hall. The speaker for the afternoon will be Miss Sylvina c. Norton, one of the vice presidents of the counsel of Congregational Women of Connec- ticut. Her subject will be World Friendship" The offering this year is designated to Bombay social work and for Dr Wilder's hospital in Madura, India. These are both worthwhile subjects and we hope to receive 8 generous offering. A social hour and tea will follow the meeting, which is Tn charge of the Foreign Missionary committee. All are invited to attend.
 The next communion service with reception of members will be held Sunday, December 6. If there are any in the parish who would like to unite with the church at that time either by letter or on profession of faith. they are re- quested to speak with one of the ministers at an early date.
 A card party will be held In Davenport hall on Thursday after noon at 2:30 o'clo ok. The cost is 50 cents with prizes for each table and refreshments. The pro- ceeds will be used to buy athletic equipment for the different groups of boys and girls who use the gymnasium. We earnestly solicit your patronage. The committee in charge Is Mrs Louis Wenzei, Mrs Matthew Adgate. Mrs George Bar onian, Mrs Rollin F. Clark, Mrs Thomas Morgan, Mrs Frederick B.. Webster, Mrs William Simpson, Mrs Clifford Wells and Mrs Bern hard Wilhelm.
 "I Am. the Way, pictorial story of the life and ministry of Jesus will be presented Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in Davenport hall for the young people. This is a new series of motion pictures sponsored by the Congregational Publishing society. The series will be conducted for the next six Sunday evenings.
 Miss Bernice Harper will be the leader of the Girls Cleo club this year. The club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and at that time a definite day and time of meeting will be chosen. A supper is planned for the meeting the following week. Anyone interested Is invited to join.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY
(PROTESTANT)

S4zsk Baptist. Central avenue en4 Grove strest. Rev p. F. 1snfh Tederatsd Church, Pied x1Qnk and Baldwin streets Rev R. zies Baptiss East Hawkins swedish Baptist, Bishop street and North Main street.
 Italian Baptist First B. c. Au- KNvent Christian, Cherry street, U44 Thomas reitniau.
 Ewe6ish Lutheran. Cherry street Bev c. A. Stenholm. First Lutheran. Spencer and Phoenix avenues. Rev W. k
 a johns Ev Lutheran, Cooke mkr6at. Rev N. c. Mohrmann.
 First Methodist, Abbott avenue and North Main street, Rev Rich West side Hill Methodist, west Main street and Grandview ave nme. Rev R. E. Shinn.
 ef Paul's Methodist. East Farms streek. Rev Kenneth Kingston.
 Mount Olive Zion, A. M. E. Pearl street, Rev A. A. Perry.
 Wirst Congregational. West Mair street, Rev James E. Gregg. D. D Second Congregational. Holmes Avenue, Rev Moses R. Lowell. Third Congregational, Highland avenue, Rev G. R. Lewis. ., Italian Congregational. Soutf Elm and Union streets, Rev Pas Quale Codella.
 st Johns Episcopal, West Mali street, Rev J. N. Lewis.
 Christ Chapel. Episcopal Eas Main street, Rev Samuel A. Budde
 All Souls Episcopal, Hewlet street. and Cloves terrace. .1r Mill Plain Union, Southmayt road and Homestead avenue, Rev q. O. Todd. ..
 Salvation Army Citadel. Abbot avenue, Ensign George simmons.
 Trinity Episcopal. Prospec street. Rev H. B. Todd.
 First Church of Christ--Scientis
 Corner of Mitchell and Holme ,a Hours of service 1o:45 a. m. ant ,r4:30 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY (CATHOLIC)

Immaculate Conception-Maeses at 6. 7. 8, 9, 10, Ii a. m. and l2:16 D. m. Vespers, 3:30 ?. m. Rev William McGurk, pastor.
 St Margaret's church-Masses at |7, 8, S:30. 9, 10. and II q. m. Bene- diction, 3 p. m. Rev Edward Bren- nan. pastor.
 St Patrick's church--Masses at 2, 8, 9:30 and II a. m. Benedic- ton, 3:30 ?. m. Rev James O'Meara, pastor.
 Sacred Heart church--Masses al |6, 2, 8, 9, 10, II a. m. and 12:15 D. m. Benediction at 1 ?. m. Rev J. J. Fitzgerald, pastor.
 St Francis Xavier-Masses at 6, 7:30, 8:30. 9:30 and II Q. m. Rev James Egan, pastor. Blessed Sacrament--Masses at 3 and 10 a. m. Benediction follow ing 10 o'clock mass. Rev Charles Brennan, pastor.
 St Cecilia-Masses at and 10 a. m. Benediction following 1O o'clock mass. Rev Peter Cuny, pastor.
 sS Peter and Paul-Masses al 2, S:30, 10, Il a. m. and 12 noon. Benediction at 1880 p. m. Rev Thomas MuIcahy. pastor. St Ann's-Masses at 7:30.. S:30. 9:3O and 10:45 a. m. Benediction at 7:3O D. m. Rev B. A. Lamon- tagne, pastor.
 St Joseph's-Masses at 2. 3. 9. 10 and Il a, m. Vespers at D. m: Rev Joseph Valentiejus. pastor. St Lucy's-Masses at z, 8, 9 and 10:3o a. m. Rev Felix Scoglio, pas tor.
 Our Lady of Lourdes-Masses at 6:30, 7:30. 9:10 and II a. m Benediction at 1880 p. m. Rev Joe seph Valdambrini, pastor. St Michael's-Masse at and l1O:15 a. m. Vespers following 1O:15 mass. Rev William O'Shea' pastor.
 Our Lady of Mt Carmel--Masses at '. 8:30, 10 and 11:3o a. m. Benediction after 11:30 mass. Rev Michael Lynch, pastor.
 St stanislaus Kosta-Masses al z, 8, g and 10:30 a. m. Benedlc- tion, 3 D. m. Rev Stanislaus Blaze- jowski, pastor. :.
 St John of the Cross-Masses at 9 a. m. Middlebury, and II a. m Woodbury. Rev Eugene Cryne' pastor, Middlebury.
 St Thomas-Masses at z, s, ana il a. m. Benediction following II o'clock mass. Rev William Judge' pastor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
.Y.M.C. A. Notes

"The Way Out of the Depres. sion" will be the subject of Rev Joseph o. Todd's talk at the cen- tral Y. M. c. A. forum tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. During the year Mr Todd has been working with about 100 unemployed in connec- ton with the Mill Plain Union church consulting and planning work to relieve theunfortunate con- dition which many of these people have found themselves in.
 Mr Todd is>not stranger at the YMCA and has spoken many times on previous occasions, including young mems club meetings and lobby forums.
 The Y-Chapps held their regu- lar meeting at he YMCA last Monday evening and after two new members, Jack Grady and Frank Adamek were introduced the club took up It's regular business. It was voted to hold private social and dance in the west lobby of the Y on Monday evening, November 16. starting at 8:30. On Thursday. No- yember 10. the club W Ill start the nucleus of e swimming team with Joe Carroll as swimming coach.
 The Phaianx club had as its guest speaker last Monday evening Robert Harvey of the Citizens and Manufacturers National bank. MI Harvey spoke on "The Hoover Bii. lion Dollar Corporation" After q .l. s.s.k v.uaannt a fl00 0f the ailDfaCt UN doalt with the questions asked by members of the club.
 The club voted Go secure a uni. form skating jacket with tho phnianx emblem.
 the next meeting with Jack Herr and Ronald Daley participating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

Twenty miles from Toledo, Ohio, in the scenic Maumee river, lies a beautiful ten-acre island with club house and recreational facilities en- tirely owned and operated by To- ledo Post 335 of the American Legion. This is probably one of the greatest enterprises of its kind on the part of a Legion post. rep resenting as 1t does, with mainland right -of way, a total investment of about $45,0O0. It is an ideal spot for the members of the post and their families to find recreation in the spring, summer and autumn.
 Toledo Post acquired the island in 1922. naming 1t Galbraith island in honor of Frederick w. Gal braith, of Cincinnati, a national commander of the Legion who died in office as the result of injuries sustained in a tragic automobile &C., cident. At the time of the purchase there were no buildings on the is- land. An architect member drew plans for the clubhouse. one wing of which was built in 1923. Other improvements followed from year to wear as they could be financed.
 Most of the actual constructor work on the island has. been done by the post members themselves. In building the clubhouse 1t was necessary. to transport all of the building material by boat, whicn was done by members In tneir spare time. Tons of cement, crushed rock and other material were carried on the backs of the Iegionnaires down to the river to the boat and then up the sioping shore of the island to the building site. the clubhouse is huge stone nre- place and chimney In the main room. The stones for the fireplace were obtained from the bottom Of inc river, members of the post div- ing for them and bringing them out one at a time. The dining room of the clubhouse will seat about forty persons and dormitory facilities are Available for about twenty persons. There are about 100 lockers for the use of members and the usual equipment of boats and canoes Tor such Q resort.
 Annual Dues Are SIS
 The problem of finance. always troubiesome in such a project. has been handled without difficulty by Toledo post, according to Glenn H. Campbell, a past post commander and one of the most active mem
 bers. Funds for the purchase ana operation of the island have come from the dues of members and Srorn various money-raising activi- flea An initiation fee of S25 is charged new members and the dues are only S15 year. including Le- zion membership. The post mem
 bership, Campbell said, has run
 from 800 to $50 each year. Many ] donations have been received from 1 friends and individual members of
 I,he island is officially opened in
 the spring, usually about the first of may or the latter part of April. v Campbell said. "A chef and his
 wife begin operations at that time
 ana meals are available at all times
 up until the closing of the island in October. Members pay for meals
 and other services just as they
 would at any other club. An out
 side carotaIfer spends all hla time ln maintaining the promises in pro- per order. t1ztra help for handling big parties. Sunday meals ana tht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Second CongregatIOnaI

1O:3O a. m.-Morning worship. Sermon by MT Lowell, 10:30 a. m.., kindergarten; 12, noon. church school, Sunday Noon club, Daven- port Bible class; 5:30-p. m. Young People's society; 7:30. forum. Ad- dress by Dr Gerald Wendt.
 Monday-4:15 p. m. Girl Scouts, Troop 8; z D. m. MT Wilcox's class. gymnasium period; 8 D. m. lecture in Davenport hall by Dr Edwin Pyle.
 Tuesday-3 p. m. MT Long class, gymnasium period; ', Boys basketball practice.
 Wednesday-9:3 a. m, Surgical dressing; 3 p. Tn. Women's Asso- ciation Thank offering meeting in Davenport hall; 4:3O, Girls Glee club. -
 Thursday-2:30 p. m. Bridge par ty in Davenport hall 3, Boys gum nasium period; o:45, Boys Glee club; 8, mid-week meeting In the chapel.
 Friday-4:05 p. m, Wolf pack 1: 4:15, Junior choir rehearsal; 7:3O, Camp Fire girls; 7:3O, Boy Scouts of America, Troop z; S' Senior choir rehearsal.
 Dr Gerald Wendt, one of the leading figures in the rapid develop ment of chemistry and chemical industry during and since the World war, will be the speaker at the forum at 7:30 p. m. on the subject: "If We Must Have War: The significance of this lecture Hes in the epoch transforma- ton of American industry from the pre-war stage of producing raw materials and simple fabricated products into a synthetic era turn ing out new materials and new devices which nature herself never heard of. We extend a cordial wei come to Dr Wendt. ,,
 pr Edwin Pyle of Waterbury will speak Monday night at o'clock in Davenport hall on the subject: "Feet and Shoes" illustrated with slides. All men and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Miscellaneous
CbrIstian science Services


 The subject of the lesson-sermon will Do Mortals and Immortals. .si The golden text is taken from !, IT Corinthians 8: IS: we all, with open- face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, and changed into the same image from glory to glory. even as by the Spirit of the ford"
 Readings from the Bible include the following passages from Jere- Yniah IF: 6-8: "Thus saith the Lord: Cursed be the man that .trtssteth in man, and maketh nesh ,nia arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be ike inc heath in the desert, and shall moi see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and moi inhabited. Blessed is the man ' that trusteth in the Lord, and f whose hope the Lord is. For he E shall be as a tree planted by the waters and that spreadeth out out < her roots by the river, and shall ~uot see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not he careful in the year Of drought, neither shall cease from yielding sfruit." Selections from the Christian Sci- Acr,ce textbook, "Science and Heaith X with Key to the Scripture, py Mary Baker Eddy include the fol ], lowing from page 476: 21-32: s'Tearn this, o mortal. and earnest isly seek the spiritual status of man. (which is outside of all material Tfeiehood. Remember that the scrip lures say of mortal man: AS TOT man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he fiourisheth For the wind passeth over 1t and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know 1t no more When speaking of Gods children not the children of men. Jesus said, "rhe Kingdom of God is within you; that is, Truth and Love reign In the rcaf man, showing that man in God's image is unfallen and eter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
MOUNT OLIVE A. M. F. ZION
 CHURCH

Sunday is gleaning Sunday at the Mount Olive A. M. F. Zion church
 n will be a continuation of the rally which began last Sunday. We hope to be successful in getting re- sponse from all who have not re- sponded in the full. ,,, N Tn the morning the pastor will t,reach from the subject, "Testine Your Faith" Sunday school al fz,30 D. m. Conducted by Mrs Anna Durham, superintendent. Al g:3O D. m., a special musical pro- Rram will be conducted by. the choir. H. M. Simpson. choirister At 6 D. m, V. c. E. Union. Miss Marjorie Durham, president. In fhe evening, the pastor will preach from the subject. "Where the Beast Speaks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Egyptian Master
 of Many Tongues
Sesostris SiardOus Pasha Minister to United
 States

The newspaper reporters at Washington have been interview ing Sesostris Sidarouss Pasha. the new Egyptian minister to Wasn- ington and find that he not only understands his ative togue. but is also master of several other languages.
 The Pasha, a man of medium build. swarthy of complexion and faultiessly groomed in European fashion, speaks very rapidly In per- feet English that has. strangiey enough, a suggestion of an Oxford accent. Tn the course of the inter view, however. he surprised his in- terviewer with phrases In Frencn and startled him with occasional asides in Arabic. Tn addition to a thorough knowledge of these three Languages, sidarouss Pasha has mastered Italian. Greek and Latin.
 Of his Catholicity, the Pasha said: My family has been Catholic for eenerations. Ours is one of the oldest Coptic families in Egypt. n my catsle in Cairo I maintain . pri- vate oratory, 6 special privilege granted to my family. A prist or the Catholic Coptic Patriarchate celebrates mass in the chapel there and aIl Catholics in the neighbor- hood are permitted to attend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Lutheran
ST JOHNS Ev. LUTHERAN.

(46 Cooke Street)
 Sunday School, 10:00 a. m.
 German Services 11:00 a. m.
 English Services, 8:00 D. m. Organ Prelude .... Mrs F. Hunter Processional ............. Choir Opening Hymn The Introit
 Epistle For the Day-Col. 1. 9-14 Hymn
 Gospel Lesson for The Day
 Matt. 9,18-26. Reciting of Apostles Creed Hymn Sermon by the Rev John N. c.
 Mohrmann Choir Selection Offertory Announcements Recessional The annual fall dinenr under the auspices of the St Johns Ladies Aid society will be served at the church on next Thursday evening Nov 18th. Tickets are on sale for the adults. Price 50 cents and for children 30 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

Eugene Tlinter, social representa- tive for thee Tub has been making arrangements for a private club social on Saturday evening, No- vember 21, at 8:30.
 The Cowan club elected new of- flcers at their regular weekly meet ing last Wednesday night. Presi- dent, Bernard Simpson; vice presi- dent, Joseph Jesuiatius; secretary, Charles Murphy; treasurer, Daniel Truilo. The outgoing officers who piloted the club for its first year are: President, Willard Shove; vice president, Charles Murphy, secretary, Russell Bowen; treasur- CT, John Weiss. President elect Simpson will appoint representa- lives to the inter-club council and to the social committee at next weeks meeting. 's sts f
 ~1
 Last week the members of the Grenadiers club together with a number of invited friends attended the social held in the west lobby of the Y. The couples enjoyed a night of dancing and refreshments were served during the evening. The young men attending the party were: Edwin Davis, George Ma turo, Louis Cantano, Victor Mel- eslxy, Donald Davis. Everett Thorn, George White, Julius Meiesky, William Ross, Thomas Downey, John Mellon, Roy Smith, Douglas Knott, Kenneth Iris, Reginald Da- wis, Ralph Falzone, George Par ker, Walter Teller and William Walton, theclub advisor.
 The young ladies were: Eleanor Reihi, Alice LaFrance. Jeanette Dorval, Elizabeth Taylor, Evelyn Brown, Frances Haggerty, Helen Loeffler, Jeanie Teller, Caroline Reihl, Helen Mulesky, Phyliss Mautro and Edith Loeffier.
 The Grenadiers have a number of good bowlers this year and ex- pect to give good competition to other clubs. The basketball team has arranged for apractice game with the Bona Doms, Friday night. William Walton, leader of the club, has arranged a speaker to attend next weeks meeting.
 pr E. B. Farley will bs the speaker at the Monday night health forum at the central YMCA which starts at S:30. Dr Farley will speak on Shoes and the Feet"