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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Utopiian Club Mardi 1. Gras This EDening

The annual mardi gras of the Utopians club will be. held at the central YMCA gymnasimuum to- night at S:30 o'clock. Arrange lnents have been completed to dec- crate the gymnasium with the new decorations that have been recently purchased by the YMCA.>
 Danny Barrett, president of the club, is in charge of the entertain rhent. A grand march will be in- cluded on the program and re- treatments will be served. George Mitchell is chairman of the ar arrangements committee and assisted by ames F. Heffrin, Henry Sullivan. Charles Howell, James Foley, Ken- neth Brodeur and Charles Masone.
 Mrs David Miller, the former Margaret Vought was given per- sonal shower last evening at the Chase club. Hostesses for the affair were Misses Margaret Moore, Margaret VanWeymer. and Alma ISorner. Among those attending were Misses Mary Comuskey, Eleanor Lynch, Nora .Sheehan. ! Monica Schwartz, Janice Malia, Vivian Malia, Helen O'Rourke, Rita Hartigan, Joan Koebler. De- borah Greaney, Helen McKenna. {, alice Lynch, Mrs Evitts Hunger tofd. Mrs Irving Nygren, Mrs ] kaorge Green. Mrs Ralph Cross, Mrs Ernest Reid, Mrs L.. Vought, Mrs Kenneth Ostrander, Mrs Will { Ham Fitzmaurice and Mrs Cath erine McHugh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Junior Dramatic Club
 To Present Play

The Junior Dramatic Workshop of the Second Congregational church will present "The Christ Candle" by Elsie Hobart Carter Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at o'clock in Davenport hall. The story of the play is based on the old German legend that the Christ Child returns to earth each Christmas eve as a homeless waif. Those who will take part includes: Merton MacGregor, Merritt Ander- son, Thomas Andrews, James An drews, Davis Anderson, Betty Low ell, Jean nderson, Ralph Arm bruster, Jean Hunter, Lewis Stan ley, William Valentine, Eleanor Wayland, Marion Rockwell, Joseph DiVito, Eleanor Wenkert and James Dillon.
 There are two very lovely set tings in the play. The first repre- sents an attractive snow scene on the forest on Christmas eve and the second shows the interior of Mother Madelon's cottage the same evening.
 The lighting arrangements will be in charge of Earle A. Smithies, a member of the Leavenworth high
 school faculty. Divito's string quartet will furnish special music
 The play will be directed by Mil dred C.. Benedict assisted by Mar
 ion Rockwell. Admission will be free, but an offering will be taken up to help defray expenses of the Junior Dramatic Work Shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL

The offering tomorrow will be for the Christmas fund of the Con-
 grcgational board of ministerial re- lief for the benefit of aged Congre-
 gational and Christian ministers or their needy families. Every fam fly on the roll of the national and state boards or ministerial relief
 will receive a Christmas gift from
 the Christmas fund. The balance
 of the fund not expended at Christmas will be used during the
 year to supplement the regular
 grants by providing food, shelter. clothing and medicine and in
 meeting unexpected emergencies
 A midnight communion service
 will be held in this church De- cember 31, the last day or the old year. On that occasion it will be
 possible for any who may be inter-
 ested in uniting with our fellow ship to join our ranks.
 The regular monthly meeting of l the standing committees will be
 held Thursday evening, December | 21 at. 8 o'clock in the conference
 room.
 i The Christmas party for the members of the kindergarten ana beginners department will be held Saturday afternoon, December 23 at 3 D. m. to the church parlor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Little Symphony Will Present TlUo Concerts

The Little Symphony orchestra of Waterbury will present a con- cert in Naugatuck an 19. Plans have been to give another. concert in this city during the second or third week of February at which Prof Farrell of New Haven will be the guest artist. Prof Farrell. who was formerly member of the Cleveland Symphony orchestra and various orchestras in Europe. will
 present Liszt's "E Flat Concerto for piano and orchestra. Both con- certs will be conducted by William A. Tinsley.
 Included on the Waterbury pro-
 gram will be the first presentation of "Jenaer" by Beethoven in Wa terbury by sympnony orchestra. Other numbers will be Bacchus
 March" from Sylvia" by Delibes, "Rosamunde Overture" by Schu-
 bert, and Bach aria arranged by MT Tinsley. Mrs. Clara Senior was royal the Evergreen court, Order of Amarath at Temple hall last eve- ming. Other officers named are:
 Royal patron, Homer Senior; asso- ciate nlatron, Mrs. Amelia Bailey;
 associate patron Seth Bailey; treas-
 urer, Mrs Abram Hengeveld; secre- tary. Mrs. Jonnis Marggraff; con ductreEs, Mrs. Harriet Hensell: as sociate conductress, l.. A. Rose; trustee for a three year term, Mrs. Frank Huber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Club Activities

Twenty-Five candidates were ad- mitted to the membership of the Zindah Grotto at short ceremon- ial attended by 300 at Temple hall last evening. Past Grand Master Wheeler explained the secret work. A short entertainment by enter tainers from New York city was presented.
 The program was as follows: Operatic soprano solos, Jean Alex andrea; speciality renditions, Peggy Hart; banjo, saw and trowel selec- tions, Tome Lane; comedy skit, William Kelgard, master of cere- monies.
 Members of the arrangements committee were Louis WenZel, chairman; Harold Slater, Earl Samson, Eugene ,Beadlc, John White, Alonzo Pearson, Ernest Bossell and Warren Platt.
 Routine business was transact ed at the meeting of the Past Grands' association or Townsend lodge of Odd Fellows last night in Odd Fellows hall.
 A business meeting and drill was held last night by the Townsend Guards. The meeting scheduled for Friday night will be eliminated be- cause of the Christmas holidays The next meeting will be held on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Schedule of Events For Holiday Season

December 26Dnner dance at Wavery Inn sponsored by 4 '' Marywood College Aumnae. i, December 26-Jack Frost dance at Bunker Hill church
 gymnasium for the high school and col
 lege groups
 December 27-Dinner dance at Waverly Inn under the
 sponsorship of the local chapter of Niagara W University Alumni . -N ''> ~A- . December 27-Jack Frost dance at Bunker Hill church
 gymnasium for the college group and
 young people.
 December 28-Dinner dance at Wavery Inn by the Wa
 terbury Undergraduate club of Holy Cross college. December 29Beaux Art ball by the Civic Theatre group at the Hotel Elton. December 2Annual dance at the Waterbury Rensselaer,
 club at the Womens club. ,-. December 3O-New Years supper dance by the local
 chapter of Albertus Magnus Aumnae. December 30-New Years Froic at the YM.tC. A. December 31-New. Years eve Frolc by Alpha Lambda Omega fraternity at-Say- Mac inn. December 31-Elks' New Years Eve Party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

the 29th. The officers recently elected are the following: Captain, Louis Marggraffi; secretary, Theo- dore Kurtz, and treasurer, Alger- non Taylor.
 Mrs Marion G. Handy, president of the ladies auxiliary, Patriarchs Militant entertained her officers at dinner at her home on Cooke street Tuesday evening. Following dinner, music and games were en- joyed. Those present were Mrs Mae Spearo, Mrs Catherine Wood, Mrs Mabel Bachman, Mrs Elizabeth Wiener, Mrs Frances Owens, Mrs Martha Cady, Mrs Blanche Maton, Mrs Grace Weaving, Mrs Grace Richard, Mrs Elizabeth Manville, Miss Ella Churchill, Mrs Lillian Johnson and Mrs Clara Dibble of Naugatuck. Mrs Nan Finley was the guest of honor.
 The Happy Hearts Sewing club held their weekly meeting at the home of Mrs Ann Tirendi of Eas- ton avenue. At a later hour in the evening 8 lunch was served. Miss Julia Palmeri entertained with vocal selections. Those present were Misses Ann -Azzara, Mary Caggiano, Julia Palmeri, Ann IT. rendi, Louise Rubino, Rose, Ann and Winifred Spina, Betty Ma sitro and Helen Martell.
 Pride of Hawthorne Lodge, Daughters of St George will hold their Christmas supper at K. of c. Hall on Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock after which the usual busi- ness meeting will be held. The committee in charge of the supper includes: Mrs Edith Reding, Mrs Ellen White, Mrs Jennie Carey, Mrs Mary Hunting, Mrs Minnie Lucas and Mrs Ethel Harvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Dinner Parties Held
 Preceding Debut

Among the dinner parties which preceded the dinner and dance which was given at the Country club last evening by MT and Mrs Frederick Wainwright Holconlb to introduce their daughter, Martha to society were one by MT and Mrs Alexander J. Thomson of Prospect street for Mir and Mrs William Henry White, MT and Mrs HI. Mitchell Wallace, MT and Mrs Frederick w. aolcomb, pr and Mrs John Sinclair Dye, MT and Mrs Leavenworth F. Sperry, Dr and Mrs M. Heminway. Merriman, MT and Mrs w. Shirley Fulton. and MT and Mrs Charles B.. Bucking- ham, MT and Mrs Charles H. Up- son, Jr. of Middlebury gave buff fet supper, their guests including MT and Mrs Mark l.. Sperry, Jr, MT and Mrs Rodney Chase, MT and Mrs Frederic R. Kellogg, MT and Mrs Henry W. Wild, MT and Mrs Edward H. Hinman, MT and Mrs Chauncey P. Goss, Sd, MT and Mrs John B. Goss, MT and Mrs Charles P. Durfee, Augustus Chauncey, AL fred Rowland, Jr, Milton Burrall, Jr, John K. Pratt, Edward Wot- kyns, r. DuttOn Noble, Thomas F. Kellogg, MT and Mrs Richard w. Goss. MT and Mrs Eliot F. Goss, Misses Margaret Lewis, Ann Driggs, Elizabeth Fielding, and Elizabeth Fulton. Guests at the dinner given by Mir and Mrs Bur, don P. Hyde, Jr. of Allerton Farms were MT and Mrs Samuel P. Will Hams, Jr, MT and Mrs Elton S. Wayland, MT and Mrs Julius B. Smith, Mrs Ralph Bristol and Chauncey P. Goss, Jr, MT and Mrs Clarence P. Cook of Pros- pect street had as their dinner guests, MT and Mrs Richard D. Ely, Mir and Mrs Bonnet Bron- son, MT and Mrs George A. Goss, MT and Mrs Frank K. English. Mrs Evelyn Dutton Lilley and Frank Glazier of Glastonbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
RensseIoer Club Dance Planned
Affair Win Be Held at the Waterbury Women's Club k. On December 29th

At . recent meeting of the Wa terbury Club of Rensselaer, Poly Sechnic Institute of Troy, N. Y, James Donnelly was elected chair
 man of the annual winter dance to be held Friday evening, December 29th, at the Waterbury Women's Club. Wilfred Atwood, Melvin Free man and Richard Wolff were nam ed to assist DonnellyNin completing arrangements. The first step of the committee was to secure Jimmy Cavanaugh and his orchestra to furnish the music. This band played for the clubs annual Easter dance last year at the Honey Pot Country Club in Cheshire and satisfied the dancers so they were immediately sought for this engagement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Church Notes

The subscription price for "The Congrcgationalist" and Herald of Gospel Liberty" has been reduced from $2.75 per year to $2.50 be- ginning January 1, 1894. Mrs Croft, the church secretary, will be glad to receive new subscrip- tiohs, or renewals.
 Rev Moses R. Lowell will preach Christmas sermons Sunday The Christmas Carol Up to Date." The remaining two sermons are as follows: December 24-"On the Road to Bethlehem, and Decem- Der S1-"By the Light of Star"
 The Christmas party for the members of the primary depart ment and their mothers will be held Tuesday afternoon at Al , p. m. There will be an entertain ment and refreshments.
 The Salvation Army makes it's annual Christmas appeal for funds at this time. Your help is earnestly requested for this worthy field of l labor.
 | Mrs Julius E. Smith, chairman of the community sale held in Day. enport hall on Thursday and Fri day, December z and 8, reports that 14O people brought in goods to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

Miss Marion Wells of Windsor street is in New London where. she is the guest of MT and Mrs Will liam Moore. former local residents
 Walter J. Oldroyd was elected noble commander of the United Or der of the Golden Cross last night ln Mechanics hall. Other. officers elected were as follows; vice com mander, Miss Florence Munson; fi- nancial keeper of records, Mrs. Olive Mclean; keeper of records Mrs. Katherine Earl; worthy her. aid, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey; worthy prelate, Mrs. Ruth Oldroyd: ward CT of the outer gate, George Horn becker; representatives to the grand commandery. Mrs. Myra Gillespie: alternate, Mrs Ruth Old royd. Mrs. Sophie Mcclure, a mem Der of the local encampment has been elected grand prelate.>
 Installation of officers will be held at the next meeting Jan. 19. The grand officers will be present and a social will follow the busi- ness meeting.
 The marriage of Miss Anna Elvera Benson, daughter of MT and Mrs Albert C.. Benson of Easton avenue and Hugh Dennison Leon- ard, son of Dr George A. Leonard of Circuit avenue tok place last evening at 7:30 o'clock at the par sonage of the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. Carl Stenholm of- lciated at the ceremony. Miss Alice Benson was her sisters only attendant and Morton A. Leonard attended his brother as best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Upon returning from an unannounced wedding trip, the couple will reside at 29 Easton avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

Miss Gertrude Bowling of Wal nut street is spending several days as the guest of her sister. Mrs John Murphy and Dr Murphy of New York.
 Harry Langdon of East Main street has returned after spending a few days in Springfield.
 Mrs Edward Collins of Giles street is spending several days with her daughter, Mrs Edward L. Bowling and MT Bowling of West Hartford.
 Mrs Edward Schwartz of Oak street Is entertaining her. daugh- ter, Mrs John LaMens of Detroit, Mich,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Personal Notes

MT and Mrs William J. Keegan have returned from their wedding trip to Bermuda and are now liv- ing in Hartford. Mrs Keegan was formerly Gertrude Sanford Wlash, daughter of William J. Walsh of Crescent street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

A farewell party was given in
 honor of Miss Monia Broulett by
 Mrs William Desseradlt of Platts
 Mills recently. Games and dancing were enjoyed and delicious lun- cheon was served. The guests in- cluded: MT and Mrs w. Prayer. MT
 and Mrs E. Alvey, MT and Mrs L..
 Leclair, MT and Mrs R. Grandpre,
 MT and Mrs w. Bass, MT and Mrs w Remond, MT and Mrs Dube, MT and Mrs H. Granneau of Bristol.
 MT and Mrs w. Dessereault, Misses
 Monique Brouillet, Mary Brouillet. Lillian Vanasse, Pauline Menard. Mary Carver, Jeanne Paulin, Flor ance Baribault, Lucy Parent, Cath erine Oracle, Alice Osburn, Blanche
 Dessereault, Marie Gignac, Rita
 Dessereault, Lorraine Dessereau,
 Therese Leclair, Bob Caulifield,
 Stanley Poskawage, William Pick aitis, Joseph Oracle, Andrew Bosch,
 M. Puff, Leo Melanson. Edward
 Cowles,. Napoleon Faker, Donald
 Belanger, Donald Grandpre and 1 Walden Trumbull
 | Miss Mary Stevens of Ashmun l street entertained recently at a spaghetti supper at her home. Thoys attending were: Ethel Egan,
 Rosalind Stoddard. Madeline Har-
 rigan. Terese Moran, Gertrude lCoughlan and Anna McMahon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

be sold and that 60 people sold something The returns from the sale of private goods amounted to S165.35. The amount from the sale of the Lincoln House goods was $5340. On the basis of the above report, it seems as if it would bs a very splendid idea to build up the tradition on the basis of this precedence.
 Every man in the congregation is urged to attend the Sunday
 Noon club tomorrow at 12 o'clock
 in the chapel. Leland l.. Stancy
 will lead the discussion on the topic "The Teachings of Christ" A Christmas dance will be held in Davenport hall Friday evening, December 22 under the auspices ot the Junior Auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

Mrs Fannie Mason, who has ben spending some time in Somer- vile, Mass, with her son, Warren Mason, has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs Wilfred E. Gibson of Atwood avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Clan-Na-GaeL Xmas Dance This EUening

Arrangements have been com 'pleted and everything is in readi- mess for the annual Christmas dance to be given by the Clan Ma Gael and I. R. A. club at Hibernian hall this evening. Having secured tho services of a first class orches- tra to provide the music for Irish and American dancing, patrons may be assured of an enjoyable evening. A number of turkeys will be given away by the committee to supply Christmas dinners for the patrons.
 Misses Mae and Jeanette Spears lweer hostesses at lingerie shower given recently in compliment to Miss Cell Brady of Hartford who is Ito be married on December 22nd. The honored guest was presented with many beautiful gifts. During tfhe evening a varied program of entertainment was enjoyed and Q delicious luncheon was served Those present were: Misses Ceil Brady, Mary Jane Fitzmaurice, Peggy Fitzmaurice, Marie Whitty, Betty. Whitty, Marie Murphy, Ca- therine Murphy, Louise Conway, f-Ann Daly, Marie Mitchell, Jean Mitchell, Loretta Feest, Gertrude Feest, Jeanette and Mae Spears, and Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Mrs. Earl Odell, Mrs. William Whitty, Mrs. James Cronin, Mrs. P. Stack, Mrs. William Brady, Mrs. Bertha lJ1eidcamp. Miss Jeanette Spears will be an attendant at the we'd ding.
 Miss Birdie Hussey of Prospect jstreet was the guest of honor at a surprise shower given recently at the home of Mrs Michael Fitzmau- rice of Welton street. Miss Hussey lwho is to be married to John Crow ley of West Main street was the lTecipient of many beautiful gifts. Those attending were: Misses Christine Coebler, Mary Crowley, Mary Hussey, Josephine Calvin, Margaret Leen, Mary Maroney, EJosephine Sullivan, Margaret Husx Isey, Mary Lynch, Margaret Stack, Anna Bowling, Mary Joyce, Mar garet Lynch, Helen McKenna, Anna Mahoney, Birdie Hussey, Nellie Lyons, Eleanor Calvin, Mrs Walter Maroney, Mrs John Me- Kenna, Mrs Thomas O'Connor, Mrs Patrick Calvin, Mre Joseph Me- Isvoy, Mrs Thomas Joyce, Mrs Jer- emiah Joyce, Mrs John Greaney, Mrs Bryan Mahoney, Mrs Patrick -McKenna, Mrs John Lynch, Mrs Garrett Casey, Mrs Frank Smith, Mrs John Sullivan, Mrs John Hus- |sey. Mrs Bart Joyce, Mrs William Casey and Mrs Michael Fitzmau- jl'ice. 55
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16
Committees Are Named ForDance
Albertus Magnus Chapter Ar. ranges for New Years
 Eve Supper Dance

At a recent meeting of the Wa
 terbury chapter of Albertus Mag
 nus college alumnae held at the
 home of the president, Miss Mary Ellen Stroker of Plaza avenue, fur
 ther committees were appointed to
 complete arrangements for the New Years eve supper dance
 which is to be held at Sandy Beach lodge on December 30th.
 |, The following members of tho l chapter will serve on the various
 committees: publicity, Frances Doyle, chairman, assisted by Irene Daly and Alice Moore; subscrip- tions, chairman, Mary Ellen Strok-
 CT and Jane Phelan and Virginia
 Moore; alumnae, chairman, Klem Kennedy and Theresa Terrone; un- dergraduates, Elizabeth Kennedy,
 chairman, and Mary Daly and Dor
 othy Reckahn and floor committee,
 Mary Meehan, Anne Lacey, Ange-
 lina Culotta and Rita German. Reservations are limited for the dance and New Year novelties will feature the evenings entertain- | nent.
 A social and pinochle party fol- lowed the business meeting of Go- ta Lejon, Order of Vasa, last night in Moose hall. Plans were made for | the installation of officers Jan. 3. The officers to be installed are the | following; President, Albert John son; vice-president, Carl Peterson; | financial secretary, Gus Grandell; assistant, Fredolph Mattson; treas-
 urer, Eric Larson; chaplain, A. NJ. Anderson; master of ceremonies, l Ebert Carlstrom; assistant, John Larson; inside guard, Albin Ander-
 son; outside guard, Fred Ander- son; secretary, Henning Carl- strom; assistant, Martin Anderson. The Ten of Hearts Club met last evening at the home of Miss Els ther Gianelli at which time they
 celebrated the birthday of Mrs.
 Flora Crosse, a member of the
 club. A delicious luncheon was
 served. Those present were: Mrs.
 Harriet Clark, Mrs. Sophie Gianel- | Ii, Mildred Passarelli, Violet, An geline, Esther and Josephine Gian- nelli and Nicholas Diorio, Ben Vor-' ilo, Salvatore Gianne1li, Louis Gian-
 nel,i, Anthon, Giannelli, Joseph
 Martino, John Clark, Felix Brico,
 Mrs. Margaret Dr.co and Angela Brico.
 Mrs William Libolt and daugh- ter, Ruth of Fiske street, and her i sister, Mrs Ann Galle of Bay
 side, N. J., are spending a week
 in New York City where they are guests at the Hotel Commodore.
 Miss Estelle Israel of Plaza
 avenue has returned home after visiting for the past two weeks in
 New York City as the guest of her
 sister, Mrs Joel KoSan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

Miss Estelle Israel of Plaza avenue has returned home after visiting for the past two weeks in New York City as the guest of her sister, Mrs Joel KoSan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-16

Mrs William Libolt and daugh- ter, Ruth of Fiske street, and her sister, Mrs Ann Galle of Bay side, N. J., are spending week in New York City where they are guests at the Hotel Commodore.
Evening star., 1933-12-31
HOG PRICES EASE
DIME AT CHICAGO
Run of $4,000 Head Carries 10000
Direct to Packers and Limits
Buying Interest.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. December 30-The hog
market wavered and fell back dime
today in light Saturday dealings The
run of 1000 head carried 10000 direct
to packers and left that class Of buyers
out of the market.
Shippers had orders for only 500 head
and trade was steady to 10 cents lower.
About 1000 head were held over for
Monday The top was 1895 with the
bulk of hogs selling from So to So 80.
Outside markets showed a little
strength. chiefly because of small re-
ceiptS, and prices ranged from steady
to 10 and IS cents advanced.
Cattle were nominally steady and
generally sharply lower than last Sat-
urday, except on specialties,
Sheep also were nominally steady and
higher than week ago. The top at
the close on fat lambs was So, highest
since August lO
Evening star., 1933-12-31
CURB PR|CESF|R
AS TRADING LAGS
Oil, Liquor, Speciality and
Metal Issues Move to
Higher Levels.
BY John l.. COOLEY.

Associated Press Financial Writer.
NEW YORK, December 3O-The
Curb had a cheerful aspect in its last
session of 1888. Activity was rather
limited but prices were firm as offer
tngs lightened and oil, liquor, metal
and speciality issues moved higher.
Hiram Walker was a feature, mount
ing more than points in a fairly large
turnover. DiStillerS Seagrams and
Canadian Industrial Alcohol A also i'm
proved. For Lake Shore Mines, New
mont Mining, Pioneer Gold and Wright
Hargreaves gains ran to fractions.
Gulf Oil climbed more than point
In light dealings. Parker Rust Proof
and Pan-American AirWays were lib
eral gamers, while Aluminium of Amer
lea firmed Great Atlantic & Pacific
reacted, apparently on proflt-takins.
Changes among utilities were mostly
narrow. though that groups tone was
firm. Electric Bond & Share. Anleri-
can Gas. Niagara Hudson and American
Superpower contented themselves with
small fluctuations
Evening star., 1933-12-31
UTILITY BOARD VOTES
TO DEFER DIVIDENDS

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 30.-Direc-
tors of the Engineers Public Service
Co. have voted to defer payment of
dividends on the company's cumulative
preferred stock due next Tuesday,
it was stated in a letter sent to the
stockholders today by c. w. Kellogg,
president.
Omission of the dividend, the letter
said, was due to the continued de.
crease in earnings.
The letter announced the election
of kellogg as chairman of the board
and of S B. Tuell as president, effec-
tive January /.
Evening star., 1933-12-31
DOMESTIC GAINS SET
AT ABOUT TOPPER CENT

BY [ne ASSOCIdItu PTtSS,
NEW YORK. December 30.-Domes-
tic industrial production and trade dur
ing 1888 gained about 10 per cent over
the volume of 1882, according to a
preliminary estimate of the Federal
Reserve agent at New York.
This calculation. contained in the
agents monthly review Of credit and
business conditions, is based upon the
rapid expansion in many lines of bust
ness after the banking holiday. only
part of which was lost subsequently,.