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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

filming. It is also uniue in the an- nals of the motion picture. It has no villain, no one is bribed to throw" game, no one is kid mapped so that he can't make a spectacular run or forward pass. There are no drinking bouts and no jazzed-up sophomore hops. But it does contain an emotional elo- quence and power which grips the throat, and will force tears from the hardest boiled realist.
 It is a picture that can be heart ily recommended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

According to preview critics he doubles the measure of that suc- cess in Honeymoon Lane," his second picture. which is the com panion feature on this bill.
 Coming tomorrow for two days is Give Brook in "Silence" with Marjorie Rambeau and Peggy Shannon. The companion attrac- tion is Norma Shearer in "Strang- CTS May Kiss"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
WILLIAM POWELL HIT, 1.-THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE", CLOS- ING TONIGHT AT WARNERS' STATE - ANN HARDING IN "DEVOTION" TOMORROW.

"The Road to Singapore" the first Warner Bros. starring vehicle for William Powell, closing to- night at the Warner Bros. State theater, deals with the eternal tri- angle, but in picture of darkly enchanting sincerity, romantic beauty and tense drama.
 William Powell is probably the one man who could acceptably portray the role of Hugh Dawltry "a suavely magnetic man of the world dwelling in the jungle haunted town of Khota, in Ceylon and quietly gloating over his ability to drink deep and to love lightly.
 Phillipa-played with passionate intensity by the amazing Doris Kenyon-comes to Khota to marry a doctor she has known in Eng land. She falls under the spell of Dawltry when her husband neg lects her for his pdtients-and- but that Is the story. Nights haunted by the drone of tomtoms -the sound of driving rain and the shadowy glow of native fires-add to the glamorous intoxication of the story.
 Marian Marsh-newest-lo of screen discoverers plays the naive young sister of the doctor. Others in the excellent support are Alison Skipworth. Lumsden Hare, Tyrrell Davis and A. E. Anson. The story is by the noted British playwright. Roland Pertwee. An excellent surrounding program ac- companies the feature presentation.
 Starting tomorrow the feature picture will be the new Broadway sensation "Devotion'' starring Ann Harding and Leslie Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
TO PLAY REQUEST RETURN
 ENGAGEMENT AT STRAND

Brought back by public request the management of Warner Broth CTS Strand theater announces a re- turn engagement of ''The Spirit of Notre Dame" starring Lew Ayres starting tomorrow.
 This epic of the talking screen has been dedicated to the memory of Knute Rockne and its cast in- cludes a galaxy of Notre Dame stars. In it are Frank Carideo, twice All-American quarterback: {: Miller, Layden Crowley, Stuhldre- her. Adam Walsh, Bucky O'Connor. hero of last years Southern Cali fornia game, Captain John Law. Moon Mullins Art McManmon, Al Howard and other stars.
 This is a picture that will appeal to every man. woman and child in Waterbury whether or not they happen to be . footbaIl fan.
 Great good fortune. devotion to their leader and inspiration of a rec vered institution hovered over "The Spirit of Nokre pans' durinR It's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

After South has passed, anI West has bid one heart, North. if not vulnerable, may make either an informative double or q jump overcall by bidding two spades. The purpose of the bid is to creat" the impression that he has a strong hand. Should Vests bid of one heart have been made with con- siderable strength. North's double or jump overcall might prevent West on East bidding for slam. Unless South happens to hold one or two high-card tricks, West and East are almost certain to make n slam, and if North can prevent 1t by the pyschic given, he will save minimum of 500 or 600 points. He is fully prepared to play the hand at spades and prob ably would not be defeated more than three tricks doubled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
OFFICIAL SPOKESMAN FOR AZ BRIDGE HEADQUARTERS

a player making a psychic bid should be prepared with a rescue or q rebid. because he has misled his partner. Any player making a psychic bid" when vulnerable Is liable to incur tremendous penalty. He should bear in mind that if his partner fails to bid and the adversz aries recognize the bid as a psychic bid and .pass, the loss may be many hundred points. Therefore, he usually makes such bids when not vulnerable. and. as a rule. when the adversaries are vulnerable. ; i. Bidding when partner has passed and an adversary has made an intervening bid:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

Tuesday afternoon until after the first of the year, when they will again enjoy n half holiday.
 K. of C. Make Rcpairs on Home
 The Atlantic council. Knights of Columbus are having the interior of their home on Park street re- decorated. A new floor has also been laid in one of the rooms.
 Briefs
 Many local people purchased tickets for the football games at New Haven to-day.
 Mrs Winfield Wight will give n benefit bridge party at her home next Thursday the proceeds will be used to buy presents for the children of the Congregational Sunday school.
 The Free Poland A. C. basket hall team will play q team from Waterbury on the Chapel street court Friday evening. The reserves played a preliminary game.
 Dr T. r. Baxter who has been spending the past two days in New York city attending clinic of the New York Dental Society held at Hotel Pennsylvania returned home to-day.
 The feature picture at the Par amount theater this afternoon and evening will be Richard Arlen. Louise Dresser and Frances Dee in Caught"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Formal Dances To Feature
 Yuletide Social Season

Charles O'Connor of Derby, Sebas- ton Mazzota of Middletown, Thomas Murphy of Grove street, Francis Dillane of Summer street. Anthony Rossi of Silver street, John Blake of Capitol avenue, An drew Santipedro of Division street and John. Harmon of Vermont street.
 Another dinner dance of inter- est to local social circles will be the dinner dance which will be given by the Connecticut Valley club of Notre Dame university on Tuesday evening, December 29th, at the Ho- tel Bond, in H. ford.
 One of the closing events of the week is scheduled for December 3Oth when the Waterbury and Bridgeport chapters of the alum nae of Albertus Magnus college will combine their Christmas so- cials by giving a formal dance at the Waterbury Women's club. This Is the second annual dance to beg iven by the local chapter. Miss Dorothy Joan Shea of Lockhart avenue is chairman of the affair and is being assisted by the fol- lowing local members: Miss Fran ces Doyle, '31, publicity; Miss Mae Stroker, '31, of Plaza avenue and Miss Frances Ryan, '29, in charge of patrons; Miss Klen Kennedy, '32, chairman of the committee in charge of the undergraduates. and Miss Teresa Ferrone, '30, of Tay- Tor street, Miss Dorothy Rechahn, '34, of Wolcott street and the fol- lowing Bridgeport committee: Miss Mary Murphy, '31, chairman as- sisted by Misses Jean and Ethyl Gerber, '29, Miss Katheryn Baucher and Miss Alexine Maloney. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Women ActiUe In Plans For
 Washington Bicenteupial

we usually cover." The D. A. R. of Washington is giving particular at tention to the schools, by seeing that every school in the state gives q program, and by assisting school authorities In their planning. Facil- itating this work, the state is di- vided into committees, the D. A. R. of each county taking care of all the school work in their county Where there Is more than one chapter in the county, the chapter chairmen apportion the schools Where htere Is no chapter in the county the schools will be taken care of by the nearest chapter chairman.
 One could go on indefinitely in reciting the activities of the vari- ous state women's organizations, in their whole-hearted and enthusiasts tic participation in the celebration of this great anniversary.
 Individually, the women of these organizations are keeping the high purpose of the celebration before their families, and are taking 1t to their churches, and to all organiza- tions to which they belong. The nationwide demonstration willb egin on February 22, 1892. The thought of the people oi America, both at home and abroad and of the many foreign countries whose history is indelibly linked with our own, will turn to George Washington in loving tribute. to the memory of that noble life which set such Il standard for hu- manity. From that day on to Thanksgiving day, a little over nine months, the celebration will continue in various forms. and it's success will be largely due to the fine working organizations existing in the women's clubs of the cour- try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

cred wagon. The Black and Gold orchestra, ever popular with Y. M. c. A. crowds, will furnish the music.
 A meeting of the special sub committee of the Y. M. C. A. social committee will be held next Mon day evening at 7:30 in the educa- tional office to consider plans for the coming New Years Eve party, an annual event at the central Y. Richard Crane,' Peter Gannutz. and Francis O'Donnell are on this com mittee and will work in coopera- ton with Roy Smith, director or social work.
 Monday evening at S:30 Dr Ed ward Fitzpatrick will speak on "Athlete's Foot" in the east lobby of the central Y. M. C. A. This foot disease Is at present quite prevalent and is a cause of muchi discom- fort. Comparatively few people know the cause and therefore know very little about combating 1t. Dr Fitzpatrick will explain the origin of the disease and methods of healing 1t.
 Mir John C. Wendes of Nauga- tuck will be the forum speaker at the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow after noon MT Wendes will speak on Jungle Scenes Among the Canni- bals in Africa. This Is the second time this year MT Wendes has spoken at the central Y on Africa and all Y members who were not privileged to hear him on Novem- Der 1 will have the opportunity on next Sunday at 3:30.
 MT Wendes will bring with him this time, pictures taken during the three years he spent in the Belgian Congo where he lived among na- tives, who were. in some instances, cannibalistic. While there he had some fascinating experiences which will be of interest to everyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

Several hundred persons attend ed the annuay turkey supper and Christmas sale given by the parish Aid society of St Johns chuhch in the parish house Thursday night. The hostesses were: Mrs John N. Lewis, Mrs John P. Elton,, Mrs John M. Burrall, Mrs Frank Noble, Mrs David o. Griggs, Mrs Lewis Hart, Mrs Isaac P. Kellogg, Mrs William Callan, Mrs Hannah Wheeler, Mrs Mason Adams, Mrs Samuel A. Budde.
 Those in charge of the dining room were: Mrs John k. Hughes, Miss Helen Driggs, Mrs Lamont Hall; in charge of the kitchen: Mrs A. A. Crane, Mrs David War fel; at the pie table: Mrs George Cowperthwaite, Mrs Frank Squires and Miss Rowe.
 A card party was given recently by Mir and Mrs Howard E. Roberts of Woodtick road, at their home. Those attending were MT and Mrs Edgar N. Morrell. MT and Mrs George Patchett. Mir and Mrs John Bergin, MT and Mrs Henry l.. Nor ton, MT and Mrs Kenneth B. War ner, MT and Mrs John A. Frisbie, MT and Mrs Albert J. Homewood, MT and Mrs Howard E. Roberts. Mrs Harry +. Kilbourn, Mrs John B. Wakelee. Mrs Charles H. Tyrrell Miss Shirley Roberts, Harlow Has sett and Byron Loucks.
 On Monday, December IA, the regular meeting of the Waterbury Junior League will be held at 12:45 o'clock at the Waterbury Country club. Miss Josephine Starr. who Is associated with the Family Well fare Organization of New York will be the speaker. Reports of the regional conference will also be made at the meeting.
 Plans have been completed by Miss Katherine Gamble Rogers. daughter of MT and Mrs James Gamble Rogers of New York for her wedding to DeForest Van Slyck son of Mrs James Lincoln Ashley of New York, which will take place on Friday afternoon the 11th at her parents home in New York. Rev Dr Henry Sloane Coffin, presi- dent of the Union Theological sem mary, will perform the ceremony at 4:30 o'clock In the presence or only members of both families. Afterward a small reception will be held at the home of Mrs Robert l.. Jenks. an intimate friend of the Rogers family. Miss Rogers who will be unattended, will be given In marriage by her father. Robert l.. Hamill will be MT Van Slyck's best man and there will he no ushers. Miss Rogers attended Miss Chaplin's school, New York. and Vassar college. She Is executive director of the Association of Jun for Leagues of America. Her father Is a well-known architect. having designed the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center In New York and the Hardness Mem- orial Quadrangle at Yale Univer- sity. MT Van slyck. who Is for- mer resident of New Haven, pre- pared at Taft school and was graduated with the class of 1920 from Yale where he was n member of the DKE and the Skull and Bones. He is now with the bank ing firm of Lazard B'reres in New York city and is q member of the Ynle and Rocknway Hunting clubs and of tho Sons of the Cincinnati. Mir Van Slyck and his bride will mako their home in cedarhurst, l.. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
THOMASTON

Two games of basketball were llayed at the high school gym Friday evening and attracted a fair crowd. The Thomaston high school boys team played the Leav- enworth high team of Waterbury and the girls played the Deaf and Dumb team of Hartford. It marked the opening fame for the boys in the league.
 Boys K. of C. Club Defeated
 The Knights of Columbus boys basketball team was defeated in Waterbury Thursday evening by the Putsic Friars by the score Of 25 to II. Smith scored the most points for the local team. Coach Enos Drumm accompanied the team.
 Mrs r. I. Roberts of Judson street entertained party or friends at her home Thursday aft ernoon. Two tables of bridge were in play. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served by the hostess,
 Mrs Ryan Called to Lawrence,
 Mass.
 Mrs Lawrence Ryan of South Main street is spending a few days ip Lawrence, Mass, where she ts assisting with the care of her brother, Dr Donahue. who is ill in that city.
 An local stores will be open
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

At a meeting of the Bona Dom club last Thursday evening at the central Y new slate of officers was elected for the coming year. Martin Brennan will serve in the capacity of president. Joseph May was elected vice president, Ray Murphy, secretary and Donald Monaghan, treasurer. The outgoing officers who have served the club most cfficciently are as follows: Frank Sullivan, president; Francis O'Donnell, secretary; and Patrick Costello, treasurer. These men were in at the start of the club last April and have done much to further its success.
 Thursday night, Henry Bowling Waterbury business man, took over the advisorship of the Bona Dom club. MT Bowling has been in close contact with the members of the club for some time and Is eminently qualified to serve as club advisor. He plans to meet with the club at It's regular weekly meetings on Thursday evenings and work with it to form an all round program.
 Dr Joseph l.. Harvey of the Wa terpury hospital will talk on the "X-Ray" at meeting Of the Square Circle club at the central Y Monday, December IA at S:3O D.. m. Other young mems cclubs Will be invited to join the Square Circle club to hear Dr Harvey
 Members of the Square Circle club held a "Co-Ed social" at the home of MT and Mrs Arthur L. Purinton last Thursday evening. Games, stunts and music made up the program which was under the direction of Vice President William Leary.
 The "Five Year Plan" In Russia was discussed at this weeks meet ing of the Cwoan's club by Domen- ic Tarullo and Joseph Yesulaitis. President Bernard Simpson intro duced the speaker and took charge of the discussion period following the talks.
 The regular meeting of the Y- Chapps was held Monday night November 30 at the central Y. M. c. A. The club voted to enter a bowling team in the Inter-Club league. Stephen Barone was elected captain of the team.
 All members of the club met in the Y pool on Friday ecening for a game of water polo with Joe Car roll in charge.
 Adrian Stokes was introduced to the club at the last meeting and will become a member of the Y- Chapp.
 Al the last meeting of the Gren- adiers club. William r. Walton. club advisor. conducted a discus sion of "'rhe Manchurian Dispute. With the aid of map. Mir Walton made clear the geographical loca- ton and historical prominence of Manchuria. The discussion fol- lowed the regular business of the club.
 The Vikings Forty Miners dance" will be held in the central Y. NJ. C. A. gym thls evening at S:30. The committee In charge lf made up as follows: Gordon Whit taker. Francis Clark, Al fAhge. Clarence Andrews and George Lass key. Decorations will he in rather ancient style suggestive Of the cov'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
LESSON NO. 15 Psychic Bidding

"Psychic bidding" can be defined as an interference or nuisance bid made by the opponents with strength other than that shown by the bid, or with very little strength at all. In other words, bluff bid, made at the risk of deceiving your partner as well as your opponents.
 The advisory council does not recommend the use of psychic bids'' but, in view of the fact that many experts use them, we are cutting n few types of the various "psychics" that are used. It is the opinion of the Council that except at the exact psychological moment (which Is the origin of the term psychic) and except in a strategi- cal position they are losing bids. They certainly are losing bids in the hands of novices and even good players who are not accustomed to them. Against expert players they are of doubtful value.
 During the recent tournament of the American Bridge league a fair amount of psychic bidding was used. We took occasion to inter- view several of those who were successful in winning one or more of the six events and invariably their answer was that they certain ly did not win by making "psych- ics.'
 The following illustrations will guide a player who wishes to sur prise a few of his friends and make a few mortal enemies by indulging in psychic bidding" It should be borne in mind, however. that play ing with these same friends for a considerable length of time each Of the situations given will be spotted and the bid will be futile. The player who wishes to make "psy- chic bids must continually create new situations that are such sur prises that the opponents do not suspect the bid. In every instance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
.Gualtieri photo.

The formal dance being spon- sored by the Waterbury Under graduate club of Holy Cross at the Waterbury Women's club on Sat- urday evening, December 26th. will start a season which promises to be the most active to be had in local social circles during the Yuletide season.
 On Monday evening, December 28th the Waterbury Country club will be the gathering place for stu dents and members of the alumnae of the College of St Elizabeth as well as numerous friends and sup porters in this city. The alumnae oof the college will conduct their anual dinner dance at the Country club on that evening and plans are well under way to make the affair the most successful to beg iven by the organization. Miss Kay Cha ponis is chairman of the commit tee in charge and is being assisted by Mrs David Hayes. Misses Helen Daily, Marion. Cassin, Agnes Fitz- patrick, Helen Mccarthy, Marjorie Rigney. Irene Lieber and Nancy Delaney.
 On the same evening the under graduates of Catholic university are giving dinner dance at Way 'erly Inn.
 Tho Connecticut club of Niagara university is to hold a diamond jubilee Christmas dance at the Rainbow room of the Hotel Water bury on Tuesday evening, Decem- Der 29th. Hugh McGill of Gaffney place, president of the Connecticut club, is in charge of the arrange ments and is being assisted by Frank Bowling of Franklin street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05

The engagement of Miss Alene l.. Grace, daughter of Mrs. John w. Grace, and niece of Eugene C.. Grace, president of the Bethle- hem Steel Corp, to Robet s. Ben nett of Bethlehem, son of MT. and Mrs. c r. Bennett of East Orange, N. J., was announced recently. Miss Grace Is graduate of Westover school. MT. Bennett was graduated from LehiEh university In 193O and is now with the Bethlehem Steel Corp.
 Miss Betty Jane Ballantine of Newark, N. J., a former Westover student will be a bridesmaid at the wedding of her brother. Robert William Ballantine, son of MT and Mrs Percy Ballantine and Miss Margaret Dennis, daughter of MT and Mrs Harold Dennis, of Newark. which takes place on the afternoon of Jan 6 In Trinity Episcopal Cath edral in that town;
 The Mons League of Bunker Hiil meets Monday evening at 6.4b when n Dlnty Moore supper will be served for members and male friends only. No service except to reservations. There will bc n business meeting at 7;4b o'clock followed by Q musical program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-05
Liberty Lodge
 Order of MasOns
Presented Mock Trial at Temple Hall Last .
 Night

The Fellowcraftcrs of Liberty lodge, Order of Masons, presented a mock trial last evening in Temple hall providing amusement and en- tertainment for many fellow mem bers. It was breach of promise suit. The cast included: Charles Kellogg. George s. Bisset. Judge William F. Thoms, c. H. W. New ton, U. G. Church, Mark l.. Sper- ry, Harry E. Dow, Herbert W. Coe. John T. Monzani. LeRoy M. Gibbs, Harry c. Post, John F. Porzenheim, George II. Wellsi Robert F. Eggleston, E. V. New ton of Worcester, Dr A. T. Gilyard. Attorney John D. Thoms, E. Rob- ert Stevenson. William NJ. Harris and Mrs John S. r. Castle. Mrs Harry B. Williams, and Mrs Fred erick c. Margraff,