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and Miss Elizabeth Smith of near
Brinklow, Md Miss Stabler's other
guests included Mrs. John Thomas, Sd;
Miss Chandlee Robson, Miss Ruth
Weld, Miss Nancy McCarty and Miss
Elizabeth Sherman Jones and Miss
Elgar Sherman Jones Of the Briers.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Hood of
Chevy Chase were guests over the past
week end of Miss Stabler at Sunnyside.
Miss Kate Mathews ard Miss Ger
trude Mathews Of Glenwood, Howard
County, have been guests of their niece.
Mrs. Robert H. Miller, jr., and husband
at their home, the Highlands, during
the past week
Mrs. Milton Bancroft entertained at
her home, Norwood, st. Valentines
day at bridge and luncheon. The
guests were Mrs. Allan Brooke, Mrs.
Charles e. Bond, Mrs. William John
Thomas, Mrs. Francis Miller, Mrs.
Frederick L. Thomas, Mrs. Percy Ashe.
Mrs. William Dinwiddie, Mrs. Eric
Englund, Mrs. Douglas Whitlock, Mrs.
Aubrey Beall and Miss Estelle T.
Moore, jr. /.
Mrs. Frederick w. McReynolds en-
Evening star., 1936-02-16

Navy1s the superlative color for spring. No smart
woman,s wardrobe will be complete without at
least one stunning navy dress. That's why the
Better Dress Shop concentrated on getting you
absolutely outstanding navy dresses at 1896.
We've sketched but three of hand-picked group.
The navy jacket suit in heavy sheer with stark
white pique, the taffeta-topped navy-and-print
combination, and little womans jacket dress
with printed blouse. It's collection to tempt you
and at. 1895 who would hesitate? Misses
women's and half sizes.
aThird Floor, Better Shop The Hecht Coz
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of this city, are now making their
home in Detroit. Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Dunbar Rosenthal
are now in California. having taken
an extended trip West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron jacobson, the
latter formerly Miss Victoria Peyser,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. julius
Peyser, are receiving congratulations
on the birth of s-son, Tuesday, Febru-
ary II, at Columbia Hospital.
MIR. and Mrs. Sidney C. Kaufman,
accompanied by Mrs. Samuel J.
Steinberger and Mrs. Howard Sig
mund. are motoring to Miami Beach,
Fla, where they will occupy an apart
ment. They will be away two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bloom of Charles
ton, w. Va, came to Washington
Wednesday from New York and are
at the Shoreham over the week end
visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Marx
kaufman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jules James have re-
turned to the Shoreham from a
three-month stay in Florida.
Mrs. Norman Fischer and her two
daughters are back from a visit in
Richmond
Mrs. Nathan Levey has returned
from a trip to New York.
Miss Aline Lansburgh is at the
Carlton after spending part of the
Winter in New York.
Mr.. Jacob Cans, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oberdorfer and Miss Helen Cans Of
Richmond, Va, who were in WASH
ington to attend the family dinner
and reception given to Mr.. Isaac Cans
Monday at the Mayflower Hotel in
honor of his 18th birthday anniver-
sary, have returned to their home.
Mrs Isadore Kahn. accompanied by
her young son Franklin, left for Mi
ami Beach, Fla, Thursday to spend
four weeks.
Mrs. Melville Fischer has returned
from a several weeks visit with rela-
tives in Chicago and Escanabia. Mich.
Mrs. William Ogus was hostess at
luncheon, followed by bridge Friday
at the Shoreham.
Tomorrow night an interesting pro-
gram will be given in the Home for
the Aged when Mr.. Bernard G. Rich
ards, noted journalist and social work.
er. will be the guest speaker at the
meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the home. A social hour and refresh
ments, with several members acting
as hostesses, will follow.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leibel and
their son, Mr.. Leroy Leibel, have re-
turned from a fortnight's stay in
Miami, Fla.
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Of Personal Note
Mr.. and Mrs. Finkelhor Entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf Hosts Today.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Finkelhor vii
be the guests of honor tonight at 6
dinner at Wardman Park Hotel giver
by group of friends in honor of the
formers 50th birthday anniversary
Covers will be laid for 90 guests. Mr.
and Mrs. Finkelhor are leaving to.
morrow on a Southern cruise.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Wolf will
give a cocktail party this afternoon
for company of young people in
honor of their cousin, Mr.. Nelson
Greller, of New York, who. is now
making his home in this city.
Mrs. Estelle Nordlinger returned
this morning from Evansville, Ind,
where she spent three months with
her son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Marks, and their young
son Kenneth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown were
hosts at the dinner dance at the
Shoreham Wednesday night to cele-
brate their twenty-fifth wedding an
niversary. Covers were laid for go
and a cocktail party preceded the
dinner. Among the out-of-town
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Joel FLESH
man Of Baltimore, Mrs. Benjamin
Solomonsky and Mr.. Benjamin Solo,
monsky, jr., of Norfolk, Va, who were
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Alfred Rosenthal spent last
week in Atlantic City with her BROTH
er-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Goldenberg, formerly of this
city. who were married rs years last
week.
Miss Shirley Seidenman, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Seidenman,
entertained at costume Valentine
dance last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stephens left
by motor the early part of last week
on a three-week motor trip through
Florida.
Mrs. Alexander Wolf and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Schwartz are spending
three weeks at the Ambassador Hotel
in Los Angeles. Calf, before start
ing on their trip to Hawaii.
The Junior Councils card party
for the blind will take place Thursday
evening at Sholl's at 1919 G street,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Goldenberg
are spending February at Miami
Beach, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs Bernard Danzansky
left for Miami Beach, Fla. the early
part Of the week for a stay of several
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Emil Lachman and
their family will leave today for the
Mardi Grass at New Orleans, and
Miami Beach. Fla. to celebrate their
tenth wedding anniversary to be gone
four weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Emile Strauss, formerly
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Mr.. Troy Carmichael, chairman: DR..
Louis Neyman, Mr.. Ray Church and
Mr.. Ben Barnett; reception, Miss
Fanney Neyman, chairman: music.
Mrs. Pauline Lautman, chairman, and
Mr.. Ben Barnett; invitations, Miss
Ruth Adair, chairman, and Miss Mar
garet Patton; program, Mr.. Troy Car
michael, chairman, Mr.. Ray Church
and Mr.. william Harrison, entertain
ment; Mrs. Caroline w. Hall, chair
man, and Mrs. Edna McKinnon; deco
rations, DR.. Lansing Wells. chairman;
publicity, Mr.. Ben Barnett. chairman;
Miss Agnes s. Olsen. Mr.. James Rowe,
Mfr. Frank Portillo and Edward
Cooper.
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jeanette Rankin. Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bruce Kremer,
Mr.. John w. Evans, Mr.. Kenneth
Romney. Mr.. E. r. Scoyer, DR.. and
Mrs. william M. Mann and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank c. Walker.
A special reception committee has
been appointed, which is composed of
Mrs. M. L. Wilson, Mrs. Chester c.
Davis, Mrs. Harry B. Mitchell, Mrs.
John M. Evans, Mrs. Caroline Wells
Hall, Miss Imogene Howell, Mrs. Ken
meth Romney. Mrs. Louis Neyman,
Miss Fanney Neyman. Mrs. John A.
Luce and Mrs. j. Bruce Kremer.
The special committee members Of
the annual dinner dance are: Finance,
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tertained at luncheon Tuesday in honor
OF Mrs. Knox Taylor of Santa Fe,
N. Mex, and her two sisters, Miss Amy
p. Miller and Mrs. Stanton Smith.
Other guests included Mrs. Milton
Bancroft, Mrs. Frederick L. Thomas.
Mrs. Charles C. Tumbleson and Miss
Clarice Shoemaker.
Mrs. John Thomas, Sd. has been
spending the week with MS. william
Hurd Hill in Washington.
Mrs. r. Bentley Thomas has re-
turned home after having been a guest
OF her son, Mr.. Allan Thomas and
wife. at their home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Evening star., 1936-02-16
Montana Society
Annual Dinner Dance

The plans have been completed for
the Montana State Society's annual
dinner dance, which is to be held at
the Hay-Adams House Saturday eve
ming. February 20. The party, which
is given in honor of Montana's con-
gressional delegation, will start at
7:30 o'clock with reception. and the
receiving line is to be made up of
distinguished people from Montana
now in Washington, including Senator
and Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler, Senator
and Mrs. James E. Murray, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Roy E. Ayres, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Joseph P. Mon
aghan, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester C. DAVIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Mitchell, Miss
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Interesting Items
In Sandy Spring

Miss Sylvia Stabler Of Sunnyside
entertained at luncheon yesterday at
her home In honor of Mrs. James e.
Hood of Chevy Chase, Miss Ruth
Martin Simpson of Takoma Park. Miss
Louise S. Whitney of Silver Spring
Evening star., 1936-02-16
Tenant Farmer Aide to Sneak.

Howard Kester, member of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Southern
Tenant Farmers Union and co-editor
Of the Sharecroppers' Voice, will be
speaker at a meeting at II am. Tues
day in Douglass Hall Assembly Room,
Howard University.
Evening star., 1936-02-16

Many plants in Hankow and Wu-
chang, China, are operating at
CAPACITY,
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We can't use the makers because he never makes
foundations to sell for anything like so low price as
they carry his label The foundations are astex satin
and brocades-boned lightly. The types include side
hook, seistepn foundations and grdles Sizes 26 to
80 and 81 to A in the group but not in every STYLE
Be one of the lucky 30O
No Mail or Phone or C. O D. Orders
Dept rh Hehtco)
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there would be an accident at either
of those Intersections II overpasses are
constructed"
Carpenter next wanted to know II
Maj. Brown approved pedestrian con-
troll regulations.
"For safety" replied the police SUI
perintendent, II feel the pedestrian
should comply with the signal lights.
but, I feel at the same time, that the
pedestrian is not given the protection
to which he is entitled"
The subcommittee then recessed
until Thursday at 10:30 a.ni.
Senate Probe Urged.
A resolution calling on the District
Committee to investigate local trafic
problems, to determine whether exist.
ing laws are adequate and being en-.
forced uniformly, was introduced in
the Senate today by Chairman King
and referred to the committee forAcon-
sideration.
The resolution was offered following
yesterdays debate, in which Senator
Borah. Republican, of Idaho declared
members of Congress have no consti-
tutional immunity from arrest for
traffic violations. The King resolu-
tion, however. had been under con-
sideration prior to the Borah speech
and makes no particular reference to
members of Congress or other officials.
Text of Resolution.
It states:
whereas it is alleged that there has
been discrimination in the application
and enforcement of the traffic laws and
regulations of the District;
whereas it is desirable that an in
vestigation be made as to the existence
of any such discrimination. either in
favor of or against any person or class
Of persons. and,
whereas it is claimed that the traf-
fic laws and regulations are made
quate to'meet the traffic situation, or
are not being enforced to that end,
therefore be it resolved"
The remainder of the resolution
merely authorizes the committee or
any subcommittee to make the pro-
posed inquiry.
Evening star., 1936-02-25

Judge Ellen x. Raedy. Miss Addie
Hughes. Miss Helen Prentiss, Miss
Burleigh Wormingtnn. Mrs. Alfred
Taylor. Mrs. Grace Dawson, Mrs.
Edwina Avery, Miss Olive Beatty, Miss
Edith Cooper. Miss Beatrice Clephane.
Miss Jane Herrity, Miss Grace Kin
care, Mrs. Norma sBritton, Mrs. Eliza.
beth Cox, Miss Harriet Buckingham,
Mrs. Mary Hathaway, Mrs. Grace
Kanode vickers, Mrs. Bertha Lane,
Miss Helen Newman, Miss Laura
Norris. Miss Mildred Racknor, Miss
Susan Richards, Miss Maude Yates
and Miss Anna Boyle.
Miss Boyle Is chairman Of the Pro-
gram Committee Of Eta Alumnae
Chapter,
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Social News
Of Interest
ToCapital
Sir Auckland Geddes
to Reach New York
!Today-Other Notes.

The former Britannia majesty's
Ambassador, Sir Auckland Geddes, Is
arriving in New York today on the
Aouitania for visit in this country.
Mrs. James M. Beck, wife Of former
Representative Beck, Is in New York
until the last Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bowie Chip
man have returned to the Capital
from a visit to Nassau and Miami
Beach, Fla.
Their son and daughter-in-law, MIR.
and Mrs Norris Bowie Chapman, have
returned to the Capital from Mexico,
where they spent several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Greenwood
returned yesterday to their home, at
Fitchburg, Mass, after passing the
week end at the Shoreham visiting
Mrs. Greenwood's parents, Senator
and Mrs. Marcus A. Coolidge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Smith have re-
turned from a short wedding trip to
New York and are established at the
Shoreham. Mrs. Smith is the former
Mrs. Charles Piez. The wedding took
place Saturday, February Is.
The Earl and Countess of ListoWel
are stopping at the Dodge while in
Washington.
Mrs. Joseph T. Ryerson of Chicago is
at the Mayfiower with her daughter,
Miss Mary Ryerson, who came here
from school in Catonsville, Md, for
the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p Mohun of New
York City are visiting the formers
mother, Mrs. R. Dorsey Mohun, at the
Fairfax.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry M. Haynes of
Brookline Mass, are spending brief
time at the Dodge.
Rev. and Mrs William Pence James
had as week end guests at their home,
Oh Charlotte ave, East Riyerdale. Mr..
and Mrs. Thornton Hayes of Pitts
burgh, Pa, who are on their way to
Tampa. Fla, for a months vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Mr.. and Mrs.
James, Miss Janet James, Mr.. Donald
Helm and Mr. Richard Bell, jr., formed
dinner party at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. r. J. Bell in Georgetown
on Sunday evening.
Mr.. James Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Hayes
were college friends 40 years ago at
Highland University, Highland, Kans.
Mr.. and Mrs John Z. Lovett of
Detroit. Mich, are passing short
time at the Carlton.
Mrs. Julia B. Kerr and son of
Philipsburg, Pa. are spending some
time in Washington and are stopping
at the Fairfax.
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Daughter of Senator
Gives Music PROGRAM

Senator and Mrs. Arthur H. VAN
denberg were hosts at dinner last
evening at the ssulgrave Club, their
guests remaining afterward for music.
The artist was the daughter of the
hosts, Miss Betty Vandenberg, who is
a gifted pianist. Miss Vandenberg is
studying music in New York this
Winter with Lee Pattison. She came
to Washington for the dinner and will
remain here a few days.
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Kappa Beta Pi
Sorority Card Party

Much interest Is being shown in
the annual card party Of Kappa Beta
ri International Legal Sorority Satur-
day evening at 8 o'clock in Wesley
Hall. The proceeds from the party
will be applied toward the building
fund which the sorority has estab-
lished for national club house in
Washington.
Among those who have reserved
tables are Miss Elizabeth Reed, Miss
Sally Nero, Miss Norma Windsor and
Mrs. Altha Wheatley. deans Of the
four chapters located in Washington;
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Continued From Page B-1)
given to the question of constructing
elevated highways.
"Of course" he added, II would hate
to see the beauty of washington
inarred with such highways"
Maj. Brown explained some thought
had been given the subject. ane that
personally he felt that construction OF
overpasses is inevitable.
There also Is merit in the under
pass" he said, 'but there are objec-
tions, too. We have one in Wash
ington-out on Benning road-but
people abuse it. It is insanitary.
However, do feel we could ac-
conplish great deal with overpasses.
An overpass at Thirteenth street and
Florida avenue, and at New York and
Florida avenues, would improve con-
ditions 100 per cent. I don't believe
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tend the annual convention Of the Ma.
tional Association Of the Deans Of
Women. While In St. Louis Miss
Peet visited the Gallaudet Bay School
for the Deaf and was entertained at
dinner by the principal, Mrs. Mary
Deem Wood.
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Miss Peet Returns
From Middle West

Miss Elizabeth Peet, dean Of women
at Gallaudet College, has returned
from st. Louis where she went to at
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Traffic

Continued From Page B-1.)
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-22
ANNIVERSARY SALE
JAN. P TO FEB. P, I936.
Appreciation

Appreciation
 We wish to take advantage of this appropriate time to express our ap- preciation of the wonderful patronage received from the citizens of Nome, and Seward Peninsula during the past year.
 To reciprocate for this patron age we are running this Anniversary Sale, which from now on will be year ly event.
 This Sale will run for a period of thirty days. We will fill any mail or ders on any sale articles as long as the postmark shows previous to the 22nd Day of February.
 All articles listed in this Sale are to be
 Sold For Cash
The Washington times., 1936-09-10
Adverse Bows
Tonight

Hervey Aliens story, Anthony
Adverse" brought to the screen
with color and dramatic fire, will
have its local premiere at the
Earle Theater tonight at 11:15, in
a special midnight show. Regular
presentations will begin Friday
morning at 9:15. Because of the
length and Importance of this at
traction, it will be presented with
out a stage show.
Frederic March, who proved
himself a dashing hero in "The
Barretts of Wimpole Street"
"Smilin' Through" Dark Angel"
and many other big productions,
has the title role.
The leading feminine part Is
played by Miss de Havilland, who
startled the film world by her eX-
ceptional performance in "a Mid
summer Nights Dream" and cap
tain Blood"
Steffi Duna has the part Of the
half white, half African sweet.
heart of Anthony's at the time he
Is conducting slave market on
the Dark Continent. The role Of
Anthony's grandfather's senSuous
houSekeeper is played by Gale
Sondergaard.
unrE AwenrnAM
The Washington times., 1936-09-10

CLOCK

EARLE-Pat O'Brien in China
Clipper" at IL a. m, 1885, Ais
and 9:35 p. m. Stage shows at
1880, $3.50, 6:15 and 1855 p. m.
Special Anthony Adverse" pre-
view at 11:15 p. m.
BELASCO -"I Stand Con
demned," 1880 a. m, 1913, 1904,
4:55, 6:3S. 1929. 1920 p. m.
CAPITOL-George Raft, yours
For the Asking" 1900 a. m.
1870, Ais, 7:05, 9:55 p. m.
Stage-12:40. $40, 6:15, 9:05
p. m.
RKO KEITH'S-Ginger Rogers,
Swing Time" 9:56, 1852 a. M,
1:48. 3:44, $40. 1885, 9:32 p. m.
COLUMBIAN ebert Montgom.
cry, "Piccadilly Jim," II a. M,
los, $40, $40, 7:25, 9:35 p. m.
TROPOLIT AN-Randolph
Scott, And Sudden Death" II
a. m. 12:45, 2:35, 4:25, 6:15,
sos, 9:55 p. m.
PALACE-Joan Crawford "Gor.
geous Hussy," 1890 a. M, 1910,
2:55, sos. 1920, 9:35 p. m.
LITTLE Broadway Bill' at
11:18 a. m, 1928, 1929. 5:35, tai
and 9:47 p. m.
HOWARD-Edward G. Robinson,
Bullets or Ballots" 1915. 2:45,
Sis, 7:45, 1915 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-09-10

which sets forth that the Robert
Taylor correspondence has reached
the point where 5000 letters a week
is the average for Hollywood's
latest male rage.
Paramount's fan mail depart
ment employs five clerks regularly
and Warner Bros. reports that
fan mail amounts to $4,000 letters
per month with 10000 photos
mailed out.
TAYLOR GETS RAISES
The real test Of popularity Is
the theater box office. Which
explains why Robert Taylor's
agent, Nat Goldstone, requested a
revision of the stars contract SO
that his weekly wage would be
$500. Currently under his con-
tract he gets $3.50, according to
Variety's reporter, with the MIG
M studio rendering bonuses after
each picture, presenting him with
an automobile and $4,000 worth of
wardrobe. It is further cited that
Louis B. Mayer informed Actor
Taylor he would set up a trust
fund for him that would be worth
not less than $250,000 before the
expiration of his Seven-year MIG
M contract. But M-G-M wants no
business through agents.
The Washington times., 1936-09-10
BY LLOYD PANTAGES
Copyright, 1895, by King Features
Eyudirata TpC

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 10.-Ann
Dvorak, now in New York to visit
her husband, Leslie Fenton, has
just signed a one-picture contract
with r. K. o. (She is on a three
months layoff at Warner Broth
ers), to appear in "All Scarlet.
The strangeSt thing about her
contract with the studio is that
they must let her fly to New York
every weekend. taking off Friday,
and returning of a Monday morn
ing.
While at r. K. O., we find that
the happiest man in the world
there at the moment is Burgess
Meredith, q. who is doing Winter
SET" In fact, he is so happy he
has just signed with them to make
two pictures year. The reason
for all the Joy is that for the past
three years his sandy-colored nat
ural hair has had either to be
wigged or heavily oiled for his
stage characterizationS. Towit,
in Little Old Boy" on Broadway,
The Washington times., 1936-09-10
Romeo Como
Second Week

Tickets for the second week
of Romeo and Juliet" starring
Norma Shearer and Leslie How
ard, go on sale today at the Ma
tional Theater box-office from 8
until 9 daily.
Since its Washington premiere
last Sunday night the Metro
Go1dwyn-Mayer perturbation Of
Shakespeare's immortal romance
has been playing to capacity
houses and thus assuring itself
of a second weeks occupancy of
the National.
Supporting Miss Shearer and
Mr.. Howard who are in the
titular roles are John Barrymore,
Edna May Oliver. Basil Rathbone
and host of others.
Romeo and Juliet. is being
shown twice daily at 2:30 and
$3.50 p. m. with all seats reserved.
The Washington times., 1936-09-10
7 Cover HOLLYWOOD

ehe was a redhead. In "She Loves
Me Not" he was a towhead. For
"Winterset," in New York and on
the road, he had to soak his head
in olive oil before every perform,
ance, to make him look Italian.
AS q result, it now makes him sick
to have any on his salad. In the
movie, it hasn't been necessary to
tamper with his hair, and they
are leaving him natural. By the
bye, Mr.. M. leaves here September
Is for New York, and High Tor, u
the new Maxwell AnderSon-writ-
ten, Guthrie McClintock-produced
stage play at the Theater Guild.
Charlie Chaplin'S chair, that he
has directed from for so many
years now, has been personally
autographed by Chariot, and will
be taken by DR.. Johannes Poulsen
to the Royal Theater Museum in
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hear tell that the Frank Nor
ganS' beautiful new home in
Beverly is to be put on the market,
being slightly too vast for just
Frank and Alma. Therein, they
have some of the finest antiques
and some of the most expensive
museum silver to- be found in
these, the Americas.
Ann Sothern will be in Chicago
on October /, which strangely
enough, comedies with Roger
Pryor'S band opening there. Don't
be in the least surprised if they
get married at that very moment.
The Washington times., 1936-09-10

One Of the our regular readers
suggests that Washington movie
critics, and this one particularly
are too kind to pictures; that the
tendency is to spray the mediocre
with kind words and to overpraiSe
the average.
This is a virtue, or a weakness
much older than the motion pic
ture. Managers claim the critics
set up too severe a standard, which
is why they are frequently over
ruled by the public. find that
the best critic is the one I agree
with most of the time.
The use of superlatives is an
ancient and honorable vice, and
so I commend to my Burlington
Hotel friend this review Of ADELAIDE
Nelson's Juliet" after her open
ing night performance at the Ma
tional so years ago:
"And now comes the fairest
of all fair women who have ever
trod the boards of the National
Adelaide Nelson. She came
surrounded by her own rosy
cloud Of love, and the madden
ing witchery that possessed her,
taking the senses by storm, and
making mems hearts thrOb and
their pulses beat with ecstasy.
Her Juliet was the lOvlieSt ever
beheld on earth, and in the bal
cOny scene, when the moon
light CLEANS on her perfect face,
and kisses her LOrelei hair, she
made a vision that enraptured
the eye."
This is an 1875 tribute more
fragrant, one imagineS, than any
thing Norma Shearer can paste
in her scrap book from the critics
Of 1885.
FATS WALLER SOON
Fats Waller and his swing band
will headline the crack vaudeville
show being lined up for the Presi
dents Cup Regatta banquet at the
National Press Club, September &c
:. Which reminds that Nate Site
fel, Of the Howard, has acquired
the Roxy Theater in Philadelphia
a 2,100-seater in the Roxburgh dis
trict, making four houses in the
rapidly growing Stiefel chain
Joe DiMaggio, of the Yankees, has
been signed for vaudeville by Fan
chon and Marco. Present inten.
ton is to present him in an act
in California but if he should make