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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Church Notes
FIRST BAPTIST


 Rev David P. Gaines, pastor will speak on "The Sins of Church members" at the morning worship next Sunday. The junior and adult choirs will sing together at this session.
 Enrolment for the Pastors class were turned in last Sunday, The sessions of the class will begin March 1. The junior section for young people above the juniors will meet at 6:30 D. m. Supper will be served for all groups at 5:30 D. m. The class will continue four Thurs day evenings-until March 22. On these Thursday evenings the study period of the mid-week prayer ser- vice will be an instruction period for adults in the duties of church membership, and adults including older young people are invited to enroll for thes study periods which will be between S:30 and 9 o'clock.
 The union communion service of the Baptist churches is due to be held this year in the South Water bury Federated church, Thursday. March 2S,l at 8 o'clock.
 Those attaining place on the junior choir honor roll during the past plonth are June O'Neil. Betty Allen. and Robert Kanaiey. These children will wear the honor tokens for tho month. awarded for faithful service and singing. Virginia Fen ton and Ruth H0ughton receive honorable mention.
 
 Tho sewing groups Of the W. M. & <. U. will hold White Ele- phant sale at tho church, t0mOr. row. Those who attend ara asked to bring black thread and thimbles for sewing job which needs to be done that day.
 Tho trustees Of tho First Baptist and Grace Baptist churches met Mondny evening nnd took steps t0 terminate the o0ntFnetural relation between inc two churches during the building program Of urnet church Tho final hntlOn will ba inken by Onr church ni the nest business meeting, T'hurniay, March |. ( D, fiis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
ManhGttGn Players Star In Farce Comedy Debut
Second Showing Anticipated By Many This Evening; Frank Lyon And Peggy Coudray In Leading Roles

world to realize 1t. forms an in- triguing theme for the play.
 Not to be forgotten is one of the new members of the company to audiences in this city, Miss Grace Carney who played the part of Emmy with such reality as to lead the audience to believe that she was accustomed to "ain'ts and desc, dose and dem." until in the last act she entirely transforms herself into the perfect Lady win ming the heart of Leo who was the idol of her eye throughout the comedy. Much of the laughter brought forth from the audience was due to the genuineness of her remarks.
 MT and Mrs Michael Connolly played by Eleanor Kurtz and J. Harrison Taylor portrayed the typical Irish landlady and her hus- band, the latter, who had weak ness for liquor which Mrs Con- nelly was bent on curbing despite the lack of cooperation from the boys in the apartment.
 Last evenings presentation was only a forerunner to the future productions which are to be given by the players and there is no doubt that in the future the audi torium will be filled to capacity with stage lovers and friends of the company. It is expected that a large audience will be on hand this evening when many who were un- able to get out in the storm last evening will be treated to the sec ond showing of "Laff That Off"
 Mayor Hayes who was present at last evenings showing issued the following statement:
 "The return of the legitimate theater to Waterbury is truly an event. I can well recall the time when Waterbury was considered one of the outstanding strongholds of the theater and l am pleased to see the stock company back in the city. It is especially fitting that such q popular star as Frank Lyon should be instrumental in bringing about this new deal
 "It is my earnest desire that the legitimate theater be successful in this city. This form of entertain ment is one which should not be lacking in any city of size, espe- cially should it not be absent in this city where the biggest stars of a past generation portrayed the most famous roles of the best plays before large audiences.
 No doubt the new stock com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Mendelssohn Chorus
 Concert Postponed

Announcement has been made that the concert by the Mendels- sohn> Male chorus scheduled for to- night in Torrington has been post poned because of weather condi- tions, to next Tuesday night, March 6. The group will give concert Sunday evening, March 4, in New Haven. A rehearsal will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the First church in Waterbury after which the chorus will go in a body to New Haven for their concert.
 Several friends of Mir and Mrs Frank Sturgess surprised them at their home on Wells street Satur- day evening in celebration of their 21st wedding anniversary. Bridge. music and dancing made up the evenings entertainments; a turkey supper was served. Those attending included Mir and Mrs Michael Kel- ly, MT and Mrs Fred Rochon, MT and Mrs William Kelly, MT and Mrs William Healy, MT and Mrs Harry Wigglesworth, MT and Mrs Thomas Evans. MT and Mrs Ralph Ruggles, Mrs Maude Darling. Thomas Con- way, John Dalton, RoDert Sturgess and Frank Sturgess, Jr,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
YMCA Notes

Visitors are welcome to attend the openin gsession of the new class in Public Speaking which opens at the YAfCA tomorrow night at 7:30. The instructor is Miss Mary L.. Martin.
 The lobby forum on Austria" which Ias to have been held next Thursday at S:15 p. m.. has been postponed for one week on ac- count of the absence from the city of the speaker.
 Despite indictment weather Q very enthusiastic meeting of the Advisors Club was held at the Central Y last night. Daniel Hay wood, president of the club presid- ed. The meeting was given over to the Constitution committee which was presided over by Johs Stavnitsky. MT Stavnitsky led q discussion on the organization of club work which was freely par ticirated in by our advisors.
 Mir Haywood announced that the next meeting would be held Mon- day. March 18th. Those attending were: Robert Bryan, Kenosha club; Daniel Haywood. Vikings: Arthur Purinton. Cwoans; John Morrissey, Ramblers: Van Snyder, Beau Brurnmels: John Stavnitsky, T.. Nots; Charles J. Velte. Phalanx: Daniel Tarullo. Speedboys; George Berardi. Brooklyn Speedboys; Stan ley -usas, Brooklyn Cowboys: Will liam German. Utopians: Frank Dil- lane, Emmets; Arthur Weaver, Q-Ts; Joseph Carroll, Alpha Kap- pa Delta and Thomas s. Smith, di- rector of Christian Education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

MT and Mrs Joseph w. Savage of West Main street had their daughter, Miss Ann Savage, with them for the week end.
 Miss Nancy Buckingham, a stu- dent at Garland school in Bos- ton, has been visiting her parents MT and Mrs Charles B. Bucking- ham of Watertown.
 Miss Louise Butler of Euclid avenue will visit this week with Mis- Mary F. Fitzgerald of New York city, formerly of Waterbury.
 Miss Josephine Doran of Newark, N. J., is spending two weeks with MT and Mrs John Nelson of Cooke street.
 Mrs William R. Libolt of Fislle street, with her daughter, Ruth Elaine, and Mrs Anna Galle and Miss Margaret P. Reilly, also of this city, have left for a sojourn in Florida. They sailed on the SS 'Swanee.
 Miss Margaret Donahue of Bald. win street is spending several days with her aunt, Mrs John McKenna of Worcester, Mass. Miss Rose Hutchinson of Euclit avenue accompanied by her niece Alice Hutchinson, daughter of Nil and Mrs John M. Hutchinson O. Randolph avenue left today tc spend several days as the guests of Rev David Hutchinson of New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

noon at the Waterbury women's club.
 A large number of children well comed the opportunity of travelling in the snow to attend the per- formance and the weather might have had a pronounced effect on the gleeful spirit which prevailed at the. auditorium. The players were well rewarded by the great show of enthusiasm which the children registered although at first before the real action of the play began q dubious feeling was apparent but this was quickly erased when the play got into full swing. The lonely shack of two fisher men was not at all appealing to the child audience but when "thc little mermaid" appeared as the an- swer to the boys prayer, every thing seemed to be to the utter sat- isfaction of the spectators. The showing of such unexpected crea- lures as Holsters, crabs and starfish only added to the happiness of the children.
 Merit of the highest degree should be attributed to Bliss lisa belle Coll of the Stamford League who was responsible for the scen- cry and the designing of the cos tunes.
 Mrs Samuel Pierson, an honor ary member of the Stamford Junior LeagueJ wrote the play and mem- bers of the east included: Mrs Walton Dater, Virginia Thayer, Mrs Carlisle Hunter, Virginia Quintard, Gertrude Hatch, Phyllis White, Jane Montgomery, Joseph inc Thayer, Isabelle Coll, Mrs Whit ney Morrill,, Mrs William Burr. Mrs Kenneth Huszagh, Mrs Frank Sands, Jr., Mrs Edward Corning, Jr., Mrs Mortimer Doolittle, Mar ion Hatch, Betsey Bowes. Mrs Mall colm Robinson and Mrs Clifford Wiggins. Miss Virginia Thayer was chairman of the players.
 The Waterbury Junior League were hostesses to the visiting mem- bers and the serving committee of the local group consisted of Mrs John A. Coe. Jr., Mrs Frederick Kellogg. Mrs Irwin Day, Mrs Ed win Northrop and Mrs Charles Durfee.
 Mrs Edwin c. Northrop enter tained at a buffet supper for the visitors and they were later enter tained at the home of Mrs EltoE Wayland of Woodlawn terrace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
o. '. Club Holds
 First Social EUent

The newly formed Q. T. Club of the Central YMCA held it's first social at the Central Y Friday night. Eighteen couples enjoyed the mixed swimming party which was followed by dancing in the west lobby. Club members were de- lighted to see that the first social held by the club since it's forma- tion was success. During the course of the evening, refreshments were served. Dancing was enjoyed by Anthony Massi, Mary Synnott, Edward Doll, Margaret Leary, Vic Kearns. Margy Brennan, Joseph Ulerich, Angui Guglielmo, Walter Amatruda, Margy Biandi, Albert Follachio, Wilfred Cote, Gertrude Cote, Al Cing Mars, Helen Dunn. Dave Mccormick, Alice Pasquar- iello, Joe Woodruff, Dixie Quinn, Andrew Levesque, Airline Partiss, Jack Kearney. Eleanor Partiss, Francis Madden, Florence Bradley MT and Mrs George Partiss, MT and Mrs Leslie Partiss, John Cos tello, Martin Calvin, Betty Wood ruff, Art Weaver, Tom Brown George Mitchell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

In to-day's hand. if South had bid for small slam. at no trump, West naturally would cash his ace and king of diamonds and diamonds and thus defeat the con- tract. But when the hand was played by Mrs A. c. Hoffmeier of Cleveland. newly elected president of the women's auxiliary of the American Bridge league. West opened a small diamond against her and, availing herself of a fa- yorable opening, she made seven odd in the following manner.
 The Play
 Vests opening lead of the four of diamonds was won by Mrs Hon- meier in her own hand with the ten of diamonds. She ran off seven club tricks in dummy. What East discarded is immaterial.
 From her own hand she dts carded a small heart and all her diamonds. West followed With one club and then discarded the deuce of hearts. the six of spades, and three diamonds. On the seventh club. West felt the pinch,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

A small but most appreciative audience braved the storm last evening to witness the initial per- formance of the season given by the Manhattan players at the Wa etrbury Women's club.
 "Laff That Off," farce comedy in three acts was acted in a|superb manner with members of the cast doing their utmost to create the jolly spirit which usually goes hand in hand with the production. The play had a splendid type of comedy throughout the acts and had the auditorium been filled roars of laughter might of been resounded for some distance, but the small number who were treated to the clever efforts of the cast returned the courtesy by showing marked enthusiasm at the close of each act and by responding in their best manner to the humor of the play.
 Frank Lyon, returning to the stage in this city for the first time in several years, was greeted with much applause by the audience many of whom were ardent fol- lowers of the actor during his pre- vious engagements here. Playing the lead in the comedy which was built around the bachelor apart ment of three buddies, he was in- strumental in bringing out the greater portion of the comedy in the play. A feeling of intimacy seemed to hoover throughout the audience who appreciated the re- turn of one who had earned stage reputation for himself in this city.
 Splendid support was given him by Roger Beirne who played the role of Arthur Lindeau" and John Hampshire who was Leo Mitchelr' both pals living at the apartment. The three distinct types of men were so prominently displayed by the intricate actions of the play CTS that each member was out standing in his own part.
 The masculine routine with which the apartment was operated was suddenly shattered when Leo adopts a maiden in distress. the part being played by Miss Peggy Coudray as Peggy Bryant" Many local admirers also greeted the re- turn of Miss Coudray to this city with a show of geniality and her future appearances are anticipated by many local lovers of the legiti- mate stage. Her undivided love for the three pals finally centering on Leo, who is the last in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Club Activities

Plans for the formal public op- ening of the new club quarter on the fourth floor of the former Wa terbury Savings bank building were discussed at last nights meet ing of Roosevelt lodge, K. of P. The date for the opening was set for March II. The afternoon ses- sion, beginning at 2 o'clock, will be open to the public. There will be music and a number of prominent speakers, to be announced later The evening will be devoted to a dance for members and friends. Benjamin Glickman is chairman in charge of the entire event.
 Councillor Commander Joseph Reiner, presiding last night, an nounced next Monday night as the date for conferring the third de- gree upon a class of. five candi- dates.
 The degree of chivalry will be conferred upon George Bramann of Bridgeport, well known in Wa terbury, at the meeting of Canton T. k. Martin Saturday night at odd Fellows hall by E. F. Lam bert of Des Moines, Iowa, general commander of the Patriarchs Mill tant, l. o. o. F.
 A.
 Supper at 6:30 opened the Wash ington birthday anniversary cele- bration sponsored last / night by Townsend lodge of Odd Fellows. William J. Maton was in charge of the supper, assisted by Mrs Maton, Mrs F. Bachman and Mrs F. Wilkey. The evenings program included musical selections by the Townsend lodge orchestra, vocal solos by Ernest Burdett. song and dance presentations by the youth full Bouford brothers, and violin selections by Miss V. Morgan. Rev Ivan IT. Benedict of Hartford de- livered the address of the evening, tribute to Washington. entitled "The Man and the Cause"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Michael Williams WEI Speak Here
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae Will
 Sponsor Address

An important event to be spon- sored during the coming season will be the lecture by Michael Williams which will be given on Sunday, March 18th at the audi torium of the Waterbury Catho- lie high school. The affair is being sponsored by the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae.
 Mir Williams, who is editor of Commonweal, is speaker of note and his address is anticipated by many local people.
 Mrs c. Butler Sherwell Is ar ranging for the event and is being assisted by Miss Mary Bennett, re gently elected regent of the local circle of the International Fedora tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

but finally let go the nine o' spades. ..
 Mrs Hoffmoicr then led n small spade from dummy and won win tho nee in her own hand, on which Vests queen dropped. This of course, set up dummy's ten, on which Mrs Hoffmelcv could dls- card her losing nlne of hearts.
 If West had discarded n heart Mrs Hoffmeler would hnVe wul three heart trlekH, while, If thn nee of diamonds bnd been diF' pardcd. dummy's Jack would hnV" been good.
 fl West had opened inc queen of hearts. inai"nd of n smn dlh' ni0nd. Mrs iIonmoler could hnt" mndo e small slam bS tho same squeeze,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Personal Notes
Borman photo.

Miss Helen Donnelly of Willow street is spending a few days in New York.
 Joseph Tyrell of South Manches- ter is spending a few days as the guest of Willard Martin of Walnut street.
 Mrs John Reardon and daughters Alice Marie and Ann of Woodlawn terrace are spending a week as the guests of relatives in Greenwich.
 Miss Lillian Grant of West Main street is spending a weeks vaca- tion in Sommersworth, N. H., as the guest of relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Stamford Junior League Presents Children s Play
Scenery,Is Outstanding Feature With ColorfuI Cos tumes Adding Greatly To Success Of The Production

An array of colorful scenery which has not been equalied in this city for some time for fitting background for the showing of "The Little Mermaid" by the Stam- for Junior League yesterday after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Democratic Club Dinner Postponed
Affair is Scheduled for March Sth at the Hotel Elton;
 Committee Appointed.

The Women's Democratic club dinner which was slated for to- morrow evening at the Hotel Elton has been postponed until March Sth. A guest speaker will be se@ cured for the occasion. 9
 Mrs Henry A. Hayden is chair man of the committee in charge of the affair and is being assisted by Mrs Mary Lynch, Mrs John Martin, Mrs James Doyle, Mrs Patrick McVerry, Mrs Ernest Drufa, Miss Dora Egan, Mrs Mary Kilmartin, Miss Mary Hennesseys and Miss Catherine Burns.
 The dinner is always largely att tended and many reservations for the affair have already been mede by club members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

pany will have it's trials and trfbs ulations during the first few weeks of their visit here, but am con- fident that in the long run, the players will meet with success" :;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
CONTRACT BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge l.eagu

Squeeze Takes Big Slam Even Small Slam, If Bid, Car Be Set Immediately, But Low Contract
 Permits Favorable Lead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
SilUer Tea Planned
 By Hospital Aid

Invitations have been issued for the annual St Patrick's day Silver Tea to be given by the St Mary's Hospital Aid Society on March 17th. Mrs Henry A. Hayden is in charge of the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Mrs Raymond Booth was hos tess at a pinochle party at her home on Temple street recently for Mrs William Kinney, Mrs Edward Fitzpatrick. Mrs Homer Hallock, Mrs Harold Kimberley, Mrs Ed ward Conway, Mrs Austin Read and Mrs william. Lawton. The high scorers were Mrs Hallock and Mrs Conway and Mrs Lawton received the consolation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Nurses of the health department will this week examine the eyes or pupils at Waterbury Catholic high school and at Sacred Heart high school.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04
Thursday January 4th 1884
EDITORIAL

The National Allied Democratic Advisory
Council was presumably as loud around
Washington as it was 10 the Virgin Is
lands. The group must be given credit
for making contacts and creating excite
ment
From Washington the group reached
out. through an agent, to the Hon.
Joseph Alexander whose assistance was
solicited to lead in a popular demonstra-
ton against Governor Pearson.
Mr. Alexander wisely refused to be
trapped or TO be identified with a group
of persons whom he did not know and
of whose desires and ambitions he had
no know ledge Mr. Alexander was
never a Stacker in local political battles
but objected to be an instrument in the
hands of men who it could be conjec-
tured were prompted by purely personal
and selfish motives.
There will always be differences Of
opinion between the Government and
the people. and between different groups
that are obvious, at variance.
These are very similar to rows in the
family and those who would take a
stand during local political disputes
shoudnot be expected.as matter of du.
ty to help outsiders to fight their way to
political office in the Virgin Islands.
Such were our conclusions after ma.
ture consideration of the request for a
plebiscite on the Governor popularity
and, on the basis of these conclusions
we guided our conduct during the recent
upheaval.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04
Public Morals

All is not going so we'll with some of
Jim Farey's political playboys. The
National Allied Democratic Advisory
Council is under investigation by the
Department of Justice. It's Vice-Presi-
dent. E, w. M artn. lobbyist for the
Coored Br anch of the Army and Navy
Union, was put on the grill regarding
representations he had made in promi-
sing jobs.
= From the Philadelphia Record.
This is the Martin who was being
groomsd for governorship of the Virgin
Islands and in whose interest we were
to try 10 overthrow the present
governor - Ed.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04
POLICE NEWS.

Chief of Police, Frank Smith, who
through failing eyesight had been given
extended leave during which time he Sc
cured the help of specialists on the main
land resumed his duties from January
1st.
Inspector of Police, James Hendricks
who was assigned to duty as acting Chief
of Police during the absence of Chief
Smith has returned to Christiansted,
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04
WEDDI NC

Mr.. Jacob Brooks and Miss Eugene
ValIade were Joined in Wedlock lat the
Holy Cross Church in Christiansr ed last
night. The reception was held in Pei.
tons Hall
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04
Random Notes

Senator Tydngs is preparing an Act
for the United States Congress. Since
the Senator's visit to Puerto Rico he
conceived the idea that the insuIar pos
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04

One of the largest lotteries in the
world is licensed by law and sponsored
by ergymen--marriage
Business is reoorte1 to be looking up.
to see if taxes are coming down.
The teeth" in the prohibition laws
were like the kind that people take out
al night and put in teacup.
Love, they say, is great thing. but
without money it is TOO much like food
without season. ng.
The forgotten man" may be foogot-
teu, but not gone.
Pathfinder
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-04

sessions should be under a department
created for this purpose with men at
The head who are specially trained for
handling the colonial affairs.
This is a question that had often been
I'D at Washington and discussed in poll.
tical writings. 10 these days of rapid
aud breath,taking changes we would
not be surprised if the Congress adopted
this new method of dealing with the
American Colonies.
The firm of John Alexander, Agents
OF the Bull nsuar Line Inc has been
advised TO the effect thatthe 6. S. Cath
erIne' is calling al Ponce instead of San
Juan. T. K. as customary, on the return
trip this week dan. 3, 1884 whence she
sails shortly after arrival for Jackson
vile, Florida for the purpose dry of dock
ing She resumes her regular schedule
on or about January 10. 1884. Intended
passengers for points in Puerto Rico are
asked 10 take notice.
IL lines of rain was measured in
ChristIansted this morning.
We learn that prices. marketing con-
ditions for vegetables, and pests which
attack the plants nave combined to dis
courage vegetable growers who had
hoped to build up a new industry for
this island
Mr.. James Bough is expected to COM
pleIe his course 10 law at Columbia Uni
versity and to return to St. Croix early
in the present year.
Mr.. A. G. Pedro informs US that the
st. Croix Open Air Forum begins the
New Year on Friday evening Jan 9Th.
Subject The Hypocrisy and tyranny of
Prohibition.
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