The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-13

artistic little actors as well as com ic. That is why spend 50 much time over details. Marionettes are more than dolls. They require q great deal of patience to make, each little wooden figure being hand carved, weighted and joint ed and attached to dozens of strings to make it capable of every human movement. Then it must be costumed and its face has to be painted for expression"
 8This season the Sue Hastings Marionettes are featuring in their repertoire an elaborate production of "The Discontented Donkey. The story Is produced in such way to make it enjoyable to all ages. Fol- lowing the play there will be the inimitable Sue Hastings Puppet Revue composed of gay little song and dance numbers and speciality acts, which sparkle with the sort of humor that brings chuckles from the grown-ups and shrieks of laughter from the younger folks.
 "Marionettes are almost human" said Mrs. Hastings in q recent in- terview. "They are as different as real children in q family, and some of them much more temperament tai. The worst fault of all is that they will get their strings tangled and it doesn't do any good to spank them.'
 Marionette plays arc the oldest form of dramatic art. Cleopatra IS said to have enjoyed them. They have long been popular in Europe but not until recent years have they ernnarn1Iu nFn1IIpn6 in inc United States. There is now every indication that this country Is in the midst of revival of interest in marionettes such as has not been seen in many years. This Is attrib- uted to the great improvement in artistic standards, in choice ot plays, in mechanical perfection Of the puppets and the fact that many of the educational institutions as well as clubs and discriminating in- dividuals are realizing their artis- tic and entertainment possibilities.
 Society To Meet
 A meting of the Holy Name so- ciety of St. Mary's church will be held tomorrow night in the church hall at 8 o'clock. There will be card playing and refreshments following the business session. A report or the recent smoker held by the so- ciety will be held. President D. Mi- chael Smith will preside.
 Drive For Ambulance
 The borouguh will have new ambulance If plans of two local groups go through. A dance and q show will be presented on sep arate dates by two distinct groups and the proceeds will be used to purchase the machine which is badly needed here. the present ann bulance being useless and in a dan gerous condition.
 The St. Hedwig's Aathletic club will hold a dance Feb. 24 in St. Hedwig's hall as one of these af- fairs. Alex J. Mccarthy heads the committee in charge. Hedwig Niski and Sophie Czaplicki will aid him. Hoyle's orchestra of Ansonia will furnish music.
 Although the other group has not been definitely announced. 1t Is believed to be the Young Repub!l- can club. It will lpresent Crazy Politics, a show at the Gen the ater March z and 8. Edmond Ho- gan heads the committee in charge. There will be 150 in the cast.
 Smoker Enjoyed
 An enjoyable smoker was held last night by third degree members of Ojeda council, Knights of Co., lumbus. A varied entertainment program was presented and there was good attendance. Grand Knight Henry Daly presided.