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Evening star., 1932-12-24
From the Front Row
Reviews and News Of Washing ston' Theaters
ppeals to the average citizen Of .

appeals to the average citizen Of .
republic.
It Is fortunate that In the present
Offering the leading roles have been
placed in the hands of two actors so
well equipped as Mr.. Powell and Miss
Blonden. The former has the nat
ural disposition to make realistic
such tight as has been undertaken,
while the capacity Of Miss Blondell
as ONCE secretary to the young po-
ntical figure Is notably displayed in
Lawyer Man." Both have the abil-
tty to create an understanding Of
their unerring efficiency, their un-
derstanding Of the mentality of
those who accept rebufIs without
loss Of self-confldence and that
pleasant, unrunied satisfaction in
the present which is admired above
all other human traits.
An ambitious lawyer, who has
been successful In small cases among
poor people, IS offered partnership
by a distinguished attorney. He re-
fuses to protect corruption, and is
harshly punished. Discarding all
compunctions, he undertakes to beat
the ring and wins, but returns to his
OS> SAN VIC bO~eShoC AAC SoAA24OO RSSCPt
any other reward for his mastery A
large cast includes David Landau,
Helen Vinson, Alan Dinehart, Allen
jenkins, Claire Dodd, Sheila Terry,
Kennth Thompson, Jack La Rue,
Rockcliffe Fellows, Roscoe Karns,
Dorothy Christy, Ann Brody, Curley
Wright and Edward McWade.
The stage program at the Earle
Is headed by an elaborate act pro-
vided by the radio stars, Guy Bonan,
Dwight Latham and Wamp Carlson,
with fine voices and instrumental
selections. Another important fea-
ture is that Of Neville Fleeson, with
Helen Denizon and Charlotte Muir
rie. presenting songs and dramatic
selections. dancing and a Harlem
composition. Collette Lyons, another
excellent Ringer, with George Sny-
der, presents Static" with comedy.
Violet, Ray and Norman perform
athletic feats, with much balancing.
There is Mack Sennett comedy
among the short films, while the Or
chestra, under Fred Clark, pleases
with an overture, Christmas
Cheer" and Miss Maxine Doyle eX-
tends the Christmas greeting.
D. c. c.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
MISSOURI SOCIETY ASKS
FOR ABSENT VOTERS LAW
"Feeler" Letter Sent to Members
of State Legislature in Behalf
Of Workers Here,

A committee representing the Mis-
souri, Society has sent "feeler" letter
to the 1873 members of the State Legis-
lature soliciting their attitude toward
an absentee voters law, Edward r.
Williams, member of the committee,
announced yesterday.
1t is pointed out in the letter that
there are about 1900 Federal employees
in Washington who are legal residents
Of Missouri. Although they have a
right to vote there, the distance and
expense of the trip prevents them from
registering or exercising their right Of
franchise
1T would seem to be no more than
fair" the letter states. that privileges
extended by IS other States to absentee
voters employed by the United States
Government at Washington should be
granted by the State of Missouri"
Gov. Guy Park and Lieut.. Gov Frank
Harris have also been asked to aid in
securing passage Of an absentee voters
bill.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
M U SIC
THE Tuesday Evening Music Club
gave the musical program at

TINE Tuesday Evening Music Club
gave the musical program at
the Friday Morning Music Clubs
L Christmas party at Barker Hall
yesterday evening. The mem
bers of the Tuesday Evening Choral
were In Old English costumes, which
added picturesque effect to the Christ
mas decorations on the stage.
The singing Of the Tuesday Music
Club Is most satisfying. The voices are
fresh and true to- pitch while their sense
Of rhythm is vty exact. Especially
noteworthy were the Carols of the
Russian Children" by Gaul. Noel" by
Dickenson; Christmas Day in the
Morning" by Granger, and the "Panis
Angelicus" Of Caesar Franck, which re-
placed the Bach-Gounod Ave Maria"
Florence Howard, director, is sure in
her leading and sure in the effect she
seeks and the club responds to her d.
recting as one voice.
Edwin Steffe, baritone, gave three
sistance of a string ensemble as well.
composed of Evelyn Scott, Grace Powell
and Ivalee Newell Mr.. Steffe's voice
is robust and powerful and he sings
with taste. The ''Eleanore" by Cole
ridge Taylor was sung with feeling and
in the aria from Andrea Chenier,
"Nemico della patria' (Giordano), his
voice came free and dramatic AS en-
core he gave Zucca's II Love Life" in
convincing way. He also sang to the
accompaniment of the chorus. the old
Welsh folk song, "All Through the
Night"
The String Ensemble also in Old
English dress, played three numbers
with well blended tone. "Neighbors in
Bethlehem" from Gevaert collection,
was given especial applause and they
were forced to repeat it. The program
finished with the audience standing
and joining in the singing of the two
traditional carols, Silent Night" and
"Adeste Ffdelis" Marjorie Davis ac-
companied with care and musical feel
ing. A. e.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
"Rackety Rax" at Columbia
Is Rugged Comedy Piece,

FORWARD passes furnish targets
for sharpshooting. pineapples
break up players huddleS, black
jacks are substituted for tackling
and light artillery determines the
outcome Of game of foot ball in
''Rackety Rax," unparalleled screen
extravaganza, which travels a rugged
pathway at the Columbia Theater.
The cheering section of the vast
audience assembled in the picture is
ousted to give place to a tuneful
phalanx Of chorines.
Not q member of the company
displays a smile, but there is show
of comedy in their serious moments
that ranks well up in the list of such
entertainments. It is comedy on two
counts-becauSe II reveals the ulti-
mate in racketeer society, and be-
cause it approaches the high mark in
satire on the spectacular sport Of the
period.
There is a touch Of the athletic
ability of the wards of the State who
have been fascinated by the idea Of
playing the game within prison walls,
but they are here presented as re-
cruits in the college world. putting
their customary vim into educational
affairs and stirring the spirit of alma
mater through their ability to drive
down the field with the determina-
ton of the combatantS in a gang
war inspired by the big city All
rules are suspended. and spectators
enter into the spirit Of the occasion
with complete impartiality as the
battle RACES Disabled players are
removed with indifference. while a
and a flock of police cars provide
climax which is as highly satisfying
as the game itself
Careful search among the movie
actors Of the country could have
produced no more appropriate selec-
ton for the management of this
group Of players than Victor McLag-
len. who is starred in "Rackety Rax."
His fitness for the role suggests one
more reason why it is worthy of un-
usual attention. His robust figure
and merry soul have never been en-
ployed to better advantage. and he
achieves much that is worth COM
mending. while Greta Nissen shares
with him the honors of the battle
Besides these two leaders there is a
cast of experienced actors for the
display Of the comic possibilities in
the play. They are Nell O'Day,
Arthur Pierson. Allan Dinehart. AL
len jenkins, Vince Barnett. Marjorie
Beebe, Esther Howard. Ivan Linow,
Stanley Fields, Ward Bond and Eric
Mayme. D. C. C.
Evening star., 1932-12-24

only by a thread.
Don't miss "Cynara." It Is, Of
course, strictly adult entertainment,
and Is not advised for those OF
tender age, or those who go to the
movies only to stretch their legs
and yawn and laugh. 1t Is some
thing that leaves you, however, with
the impression that you could
willingly see 1t again.
Much of this is due to the way
the players behave like human
beings. You will never, for instance,
catch Ronald Colman being any
thing other than q gentleman. Kay
Francis has never cheapened herself
before the camera. Take these two
splendid actors, then, put them into
a story which is neither tawdry nor
theatric, and inject a certain drop
Of pathos, and you have a picture
which is way beyond the usual.
We have to confess to being
slightly disappointed in Phyllis
Barry-about whom so many nice
things were said in advance. She Is
a capable young actress. but she Is
not equal to the two others. While
she is well cast in the role OF Lili,
and handles her dramatic scenes
with a certain amount of flnesse.
you remember her as a nice little
actress rather than as a real per-
sonality, such as the other leading
players are Her scenes with Col
man are, however, done with re-
straint-a virtue Of which few other
members Of the younger set can
boast.
AS a matter Of fact, this restraint
this holding back from the obvi-
GUS and from the commonplace-ls
what distinguishes the film. When,
for instance, Lii commits suicide.
YOU are kept at arms length from
the deed, hearing nothing OF 1t but
what is said by the London bobby.
And when, later on. the court scene
is revealed, there are no fits and
hysterias, no sobs and cries. The
final sequence, too, which might
have been brutally theatric, Is quiet
and calm, and the picture ends as
easily and as naturally as the end
of the day for an average human
being
The play about the man who,
some may think and otnerS VIII
not. was unfaithful to his wife,
whose title is being discussed the
length and breadth of the land. and
whose story is as simple and yet
complicated as life itself. should ap-
peal to all those who have imagina-
ton as we'll as a heart. Too much
cannot be said for 1t. 1t Is every
thing that we have come to expect
of a Ronald Colman hlm-perhaps
more.
The stage show this week Is worth
its weight in Christmas cheer, 700.
There is the salubrious Lima Bas-
ouette and her orchestra almost set
ting fire to the stage; there are the
cinema-ites, Arthur and Florence
Lake. who start out with a bang out
need a punch for an ending; BUCK
and Bubbles who, as usual: stop the
show: Bert Frohman and his better
half. Madelyn Kileen. and SVEN
animal act called Gautier's Toy
shop. The overture is well done, WITH
Mr., Finckers cello sounding out
nice lagato, and the trumpets car
ryins it to a popular climax:
E. de S. MELCHER.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
MADAME Butterfly"
Is Still q Good Opera.

IN spite of the fact that Sylvia
l. Sidnev turns in a performance
which is something to shout about,
that Paramount has spent great
sums and great care on the produc-
tion of Madame Butterfly" now
PLAYING at Loew's Palace. 1t IS SLOW.
rather laborious piece of work, which
goes to prove that the days OF
butterfly, outside Of the operate
field, are numbered.
This is not from q high brow
point Of view. But strictly from an
entertainment angle-and from one
who tried to divorce himself COM
pIetely from the original text. The
humor which has been dragged into
it is heavy handed (Such remarks
as Mr.. Ruggles', Hes good old
banana; he comes from a fine
bunch,' being the height of it,. and
the sight Of Butterfly drinking
Martins, and saying a flip, "Ex-
tremely snappy service and other
American whimsicalities which she
with the impression which somehow
has always hung around us, that
Butterfly was an extremely ingenu-
ous and simple soul.
The music, too, has not been used
to advantage. Only few Of the well
known Puccini melodies are stressed
at the correct moments and, even at
that they hover way OF somewhere
in the background.
However, II you are fond Of Sylvia
Sidney, who Is unquestionably de-
lightful actress, and the very person
e. &ho ~olo ~ UNho Nho-Corv. oNd
If you can forget Hollywood, and do
not mind going to sleep for the flrst
hour of 1t, you will come to climax
which is well worth waiting for.
This tragic ending has been handled
most convincingly by Miss Sidney
and it Is hard to understand las 1t
has always been when the japanese
lady was lovelier than the wife who
is dragged in) why Pinkerton could
desert his first wife for his second.
Certain irrelevant things which
have been added for "box ONCE ap-
peal" need not be mentioned. They
are quite obvious. Garry Grant Is
Pinkerton and Ruggles IS something
quite new under the sun.
It all goes to prove that Butter
fly" Is still q good opera.
E. de S. M.
LAWYER Man" at Earle
Is Splendid Drama.
DECOLLECTIONS of the best in
N American drama are inevitable
in viewing Lawyer Man." in which
william Powell and Joan Blondell
are presented on the Earle screen.
Smartly written in epigrammatic
style, 1t appeals to the conception OF
moving incidents, leading up to .
final situation that stirs the enthu-
siasm of an audience.
If the stage and the screen reflect
the judgments of shifting human
forces, 1t is to be expected that. from
time to time, there shall arise the
always intriguing battle Of honesty
and entrenched corruption. The
challenge of determination, which is
prepared to meet defeat but fights
for success, has its own thrill, shown
by many examples in the history OF
the stage. An attempt at overwhelm-
ing an organized effort to besmirch
the standing Of the incorruptible
figure in active affairs carries with
it wide sympathy for the victim.
which Is the essence Of the the
atrical, while the battle in which
victory seems to perch on the ban
ners Of the despot has gripping
force. When, Is in this play at the
Earle. 1t is applied to city politics, it
Evening star., 1932-12-24
SUSPECT IN MURDER
HELD TO GRAND JURY
Nick Alexopoulos Sent to Jail
Without Bond in Death of
Restaurant Proprietor


Arrested several days ago in Harris
burg, Pa. and charged with the g.
year-old murder of Christoe Haralam-
pldis. Greek restaurateur of the 500
black Of Ninth street, Nick Aexopoulos.
alias Nick Alex. was remanded to the
grand jury without bond after a hear
ing before United States Commissioner
Needham c. Turnage yesterday.
Testimony showed Alexopoulos was
in the group which had been playing
cards at the restaurant mans home on
1880.
The following day Haralampidis' body
was found with the skull crushed and
a number of stab wounds which police
said were made by an ice pick which
was left behind The dead mans
pockets were turned inside out and his
room was in disorder.
Police said they found stained clothes
in Alexopoulos' room. in the 600 block
OF Ninth street. which, when analyzed.
proved to be human blood. Since that
time police had been searching for the
man.
Evening star., 1932-12-24

Qu1et ultucdtI N
manner of its
players and for
the story which
has not been
keyed up beyond
reality. This Is q
screen achieve
ment-the kind
Of thing that we
get only q few
times during the
year, the kind
which prompts
Ill m & o e r s to
continue being
hlmgoers IN d
which restores
faith in an art
which 50 often
clin gs to life
Evening star., 1932-12-24
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaeckel

A S recorded in the official cita-
n tion, william M. Wright, major
II general, U. S. Army, was
1 \ awarded the Distinguished Serv-
ice Medal for exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services
in q position Of great responsibility.
He commanded in turn the 35th Divi-
e}oy, fhn Al S<f,
Evening star., 1932-12-24

oAOAl, Vic o0, JILL
! and 7th Army
| Corps. under the
] 9Th French Army
in the VoSges
Mountains. and
later commanded
the seth Division
in the st. Mihiel
offensive and In
the final operations
on the Meuse
River, where he
proved himself to
be an energetic
1 and q aggre e ssive
| leader.
| Residence at ap-
pointInent, WASH
} ington, D. G.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
Plays College Drama Role.

Miss Virginia Turley. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D. c. Turley OF 1860 Park
road, a freshman in Culver-Stockton
College, took the part of Helen Max
well in Cock Robin, the annual Christ
mas performance, which was given by
the Dramatic Club Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
$7,045.80

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Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
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All contributions will be acknowledged
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Continued From First PaSe.)
stress will be amply provided with

distress VIII Be amply provided WIN
the comforts and necessities Of life.
The latest case to be oversubscribed
was Opportunity No. 12-that Of the
aged blind artist and his wife. An ex-
cess Of $7250 received for this couple
will be distributed among other needy
cases, If there Is no objection from
contributors. There Is . total Of $2,-
380.50 in the miscellaneous fund, to be
prorated among the remaining oppor-
tunitieS.
Today's list Of donations follows:
,.Is &c noa On
Evening star., 1932-12-24
Opportunity No. IS.
Fruits of Unemployment.

oOuSll-SO1O.
PeeeiVed RseyiOealv today asyynoxiedeed $3.50 sSoo
IOtal $6O.Uo
Mr.. Thomas is a skilled artisan (col-
oreO. He provided well for his wife
and six children until the depression
came and he joined the army Of the
unemployed. He had excellent refer
ences from former patrons, but they no
trudged the streets day by day In vain
search for employment. Worry for his
wife and children finally broke down
his health. A spirit of independence
still kept him from asking help until he
was faced with an eviction notice.
Then he asked for help. The
damage. however, was already done.
A physical examination Of the mother
and children showed that Mrs. Thomas
and four of the six children were found
to have tuberculosis Of the juvenile type.
The task before the social worker IS
now to restore the courage and hope of
the man and to assure Mrs. Thomas
that while she is in the hospital the
children will be provided for. An older
daughter, herself now out of employ
ment, Is taking the mothers. place In
the home and giving excellent care to
her younger brothers and sisters. Money
Is needed for rent, milk and other
nourishing food, medical supplies in
cluding cod liver oil, carfare for five
people to and from the Public Health
Clinic and incidentals. A minimum
budget to restore this family to hope
and health is $21 week. or at least
S546 for the next six months or until
Mr. Thomas can recover his strength
so that If there is no job he can apply
for work relief to the Emergency Bureau
Of the Board Of Public Welfare.
Opportunity No. 10.
A Reformed Cynic at IL.
Amount sought-s250.
Previously acknowledged. -. $261 90
(This case closed. Other funds re-
ceiyed for this opportunity will be pro-
rated among others unless contributors
express wishes to the contrary
Opportunity No. II.
Deserted by Father.
Amount sought-$6l0.
Received today .......... SOU
Previously acknowledged. ALSO
Total $4o.oo
Deserted by the husband and ia
ther, q mother and seven children have
been left totally dependent. The
mother has made brave effort to care
for her family, but Is suffering from
illness and Is unable to work.
Two Of the children have been
placed with foster parents and every
effort has been made to locate the
Evening star., 1932-12-24
COKE BIN FIRE QUENCHED
Spontaneous Combustion Is Blamed
for Flames.

Fire. believed due to spontaneous COM
bustion in a coke bin of the Washing
ton Gas Light Co. Twenty-sixth ana G
streets. was brought under control
quickly last night.
The coke had to run out Of the bin
before the firemen could get to the
source of the blaze
Evening star., 1932-12-24
husband, but without success. II will
require 500 to take care Of this fam.
lily for q year.

Il Nu0UUklu0 U0v WAbAAtoe ooSNSoOs Av WSA4
require 500 to take care Of this fam
lily for year.
Opportunity No. 1S.
A Former Government Employe.
Amount sought-$52o.
Received today ..:.:....:. 5000
Previously acknowledged. 1850
Total $IIS.oo
Left with six children to care for,
ranging in age from years to IA, by
the disappearance Of the father this
colored mother obtained temporary
work In one OF the Government % bu,
the children while the mother was
employed from 8 to 4:30. During most
Of these hours all except the youngest
were in school.
When the Government department
cut down its force this deserted wife
lost her Job. Her savings were soon
gone. Then she took a position as q
maid and tried to do laundry work at
home in the evening. When she fell
sick she continued to try to work. The
grandmother died this Fall, SO there is
dren with, even II the mother were
able to work. She Is making q brave
fight against threatened tuberculosis.
Who will help keep the home together
by contributing toward a minimum
budget Of $40 a week or q total Of $500
for the next six months?
Opportunity No. 10.
Mental Security vs.. Physical Pain.
Amount sought-s20s.
Previously acknowledged. -. $233.O0
(This case closed. Other funds re-
ceived for this opportunity will be pro-
rated among others unless contributors
express contrary wishes.)
Opportunity No. 20.
Working Against Heavy Odds.
Amount sought-$832.
Received today ... $11 so
Previously acknowledged. 80. $3.50
AoN6A SoOO.OU
Long cripple confined to a wheel
chair. he had almost given up hope of
ever being able to do anything for his
had become respondent and even mo-
rose. Then came the opportunity to
take training in the use of his hands.
Now his whole outlook on life has
changed. For the first time in years he
sees chance at least to earn his
keep" While the depression has cut
down the demand for his wares he still
hopes that with the coming of better
times business will pick up. Meantime
he Is ambitious that his children shall
have an education. All six Of them are
now In school and the time is not far
distant when two Of the older ones
should be able to contribute to the sup
port Of the family. The mother helps
by earning what she can, but the entire
family income Of the man and wife is
less than 81 day. To supplement this
SIG week Is needed, or 1882 for the
year.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
RoBERr H. LACEY, Cashier
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK
OE WAEHINGTON d C

Of WhOt1lNG ON, -. u
The annual meeting of the stockholders
n; ssssa s5bsa q sussess thss s
nay be brousht before the meeting. will be
held Tuesday January 10th 1s33' 1873 be,Teea snG
H. c. STEWART. Cashier.
EoTIcETHE ANNUAL MEET1HG I1,'elsi Of n1IH THE
Washinston. D. C.. for the election of d.
Tectors for the ensuing year and for the
be properly brought before the meeting will
R held at the bank at - oceck ecs noon oi on on
open between the hours Of 12 noon and 2
'''0 VICTOR B. DEYBER, President.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK,
viii be held in the building Of the associa,
Saturday, o s,h s. enf New YORK at
j. CLAUDE KEEPER. Secretary
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF w. T. Gallher ( Bro, Inc for
the election of trustees for the ensuing year
and for the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before said meet
poration at 3oth and sts NV. washing
a0n' D. c. at $50 EMhRS pmi SaGa1Ey GHhEHER af 1888
: Secretary.
SEVENTH STREET SAVINGS BANK.
Dividend No. 35..
has declared a dividend of $500 per share
1882. to stockholders Of record at the close
Of business peesmOsT 1oN M IS ISrMsRco laI3 Cashier
TIE Regular ANNuALs .MIdHaf MEET1NG c1pT 3T
M ssS TaSR5ssss5 WssSss5sv J,5
once of Attorney c. Chester Caywood. Room
1885 woodward Building. 18th and H
Streets NV. for the purpose OF electing a
for such other business sa as may properly be
brought before shf sf5f Pa1GE Gse'ae Secretary
Company of Washington and Georgetown
Seventh street and Indiana avenue north
The Of hf
2s1s for tF the 5s e9ssns Of
.e~l. AGBERT sPev W HOWARD. Secretary -
10 THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE, ma
/ tional Capital Insurance Company OF the
National CAPITAL insurance COMPANY of the
il eompiiance with the PROVISIONS of Section
Of the Code OF Law for the District Of Co
1umbiai notice notice, Is M hereby given that at the
6ompany ee be held JsnaaGy
1898. at i: o'cloek noon. at the ONCE OF
81 the Of sad
so as TO extend its business to permit the
Company to insure and reinsure risks in
and fifth subdivisions of Section 2 OF an
Act of Congress approved March 4th. A. D.
entitled II the A At to Of marina ans
aosOta aos other m purposes viii be taken up for
consideration and the stockholders. asked to
smendment.
Evening star., 1932-12-24
Plan Alim0ny Test.

CHICAGO (P.-Alimony should be
on a flfty-fifty basis, when the wife
earns more salary than her husband
counsel for Fred Zilinski believes.
They announced they were going tc
take test to the Illinois Supreme
Court to see if it can't be arranged.