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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
LIQUOR DEALERS
COMING TO CITY
National Association to
Honor New National
Secretary Ryan

The next meeting of the newly
formed Amalgamated Retail Liquor
Dealers of America, Inc, may be
held in Waterbury. A formal in
vitation to the organization, the
most influential Of its kind In the
United States, to meet here was ex-
tended by Edward Ryan of Thomas
ton, who was recently appointed
national secretary. Mr.. Ryan re-
turning from Washington, d. c., ad-
dressed delegates to the meeting.
A large number Of Connecticut
beer and liquor dealers ATTENDED
an open mass meeting Of the Anal
gamated Retail Liquor Dealers Of
America, Inc. at the Howard Col
isevm, New York City, Thursday
evening to complete plans to wage
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Dog Dirt

A shot from the service re-
v0lver Of PatrOlman Bert Lacey
this morning sent to the canine
happy hunting ground an APP
parently mad dog.
The animal, q stranger to
the Kayt0nne avenue neigh
b0rh0od, made his appearance
in that section this morning. He
took up a stand near . resi-
dents garage and refused TO al
low the man to get at his car.
Dog Warden Coleman o.
Loughlin was called to the
scene, and he asked for police
help. Came Patrolman Lacey
to the rescue and came the end
Of the dog.
The animals head will be
sent to Hartford for . rabies
test.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
BANANA KING OF
WORLD JUST DIED

New Orleans, Nov. 30.-(UP)--
To the banana boats In the Carib-
tsan and through the port Of vast
banana empire, word was flashed by
radio today that 1.-THE Boss" was
dead. The boss was Luca Vacarro
:, 10 with two brothers more than
so years ago came penniless to this
wealthy city from Contessa Entel-
lima, Sicily. and built up Q fortune
the equal II not the peer OF any In
the south.
Vacarro, 70. died last night Of
heart disease. His brothers, Felix
and Joseph. survive. The extent Of
the Vacarro fortune Is unknown. but
It amount to many millions. The
brothers control the Standard Fruit
and Steamshi., company which op'
crates n large feet Of banana boats
10 all ports OF tho world. banana
plantations and CONCESSIONS IN Mex
leo, Spanish Honduras. NIcaragua
and Panama. and various New Or
leans enterprises.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Owner Found

Police investigation into the
finding OF q safe on the dump
OF Harpers Ferry road ended
Saturday when officials of the
Cohen and Lundin Glass Co.,
said the safe was theirs and
had been discarded. The safe
was found on Friday by Michael
flaming, a city employe.
1t was first thought that the
safe might be one which had
been stolen from the Mohican
store In Middletown Wednesday
night, but the store manager,
Raymond German, after coming
to this city and viewing the
safe, said 1t was not his.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

tence, Judge John r. McGrath re-
marked that 1t was not entirely q
question of the accused driving
while under the influence Of liquor.
but the fact that he had struck q
car parked on the opposite side Of
the street was ample evidence that
he was not entirely in q condition
to drive his car, therefore he was
guilty Of violation Of the motor We
hicle law.
Discharge Given
Albert T. Barnard, SO, Of Wood
bury was granted a discharge on
charges Of violation Of the rules Of
the road. The car driven by the
accused became involved in q minor
collision with q car owned and
driven by DR.. Arthur johnson at
Riverside and Freight street. The
case involved many legal points
brought about by Attorney N. r.
Bronson ST., counsel for the de-
Tense who objected to the terms
as to condition Of the street as they
were explained by Sergeant Charles
McWeeney and other officers Of the
traffic and motor patrol squads.
Nolle Entered
John Bernett, "a, Of ITS East
Main street was granted nolle on
charges Of violation Of the rules OF
the road upon payment Of $40
Nolles upon payment Of IS were
granted to Steve Pecka, 26, Of SO
School street, Union City; Joseph
Daukas, 26, Of $40 Washington
avenue and Robert Petro, 81, Of 81
Griggs street, all Of whom were
charged with violations Of the mo-
tor vehicle law and failure to OBJ
serve the rules Of the road.
H. H. Scutt, so, Of Canaan, Conn.,,
was given nolle on charges OF
violation of the rules Of the road.
Edmund e. Loyot, 40, Of Sos
East Main cstreet was also given a
nolle on charges Of violation OF the
rules Of the road and violation OF
the motor vehicle law.
Charles Gugliemo, "A, OF 339 Oak
street, charged with having no OPP
orators license and violation OF the
motor vehicle law, was granted a
weeks continuance.
Case Continued
Xavier Raznokas, 10, Of 90 Mum
son avenue, charged with failure to
grant the right OF way was given
continuance Of one week. ~
Nick DiCarlis, 46, Of 1879 Hill
street, charged with violation OF
the rules Of the road, had his case
continued for a week.
Eugene Normand, 28, Of u Aetna
street, charged with violation OF
the motor vehicle law, had his case
continued for week.
James Atkins, IS, Of 404 Highland
avenue charged with violation Of
the rules Of the road asked for q
weeks continuance which was
granted.
Victor Atkins, 26, of 40 Morton
street, charged with violation Of
the motor vehicle law, had his case
postponed for one week.
Bovine Freed
Matteo Bovine, 50. Of 10 Crown
street, charged with driving while
under the influence Of liquor anc
failure to grant the right Of way
after a lengthy hearing was dis
charged.
Edmund O'Donnell, 80, Of IS Ayrei
street, charged with driving while
under the influence Of liquor and
violation Of the motor vehicle law
had his case continued for one
week.
A discharge was granted in the
case 70 Earl Harvey Guyette, 46
of Oldham avenue. Oakville. who
was charged with driving while un-
der the Influence Of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Trading Was
Very Light At Start
Prices Were Steady, Firm Bonds Made Gains Co
ton Futures Made Fifty Cent Bale Advance
By ELMER C. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor

New York, Nov. 30. .(UP) Trad
ing lightened on the stock exchange
at the opening today with prices
steady to firm. Bonds made small
gains and cotton futures advanced
about so cents bale. The dollar
declined especially in terms Of the
Dutch guilder.
Utilities made small gains. Rail-
road issues eaSed slightly. PennSyl-
vania ard Chesapeake g. Ohio, ex-
ceptions, gained la point.
Coppers were mixed, with Kenne-
colt eighty higher and Anaconda
down IA to 40 ga. Westinghouse
Electric rose IL to 146 1-2, while
General Electric was unchanged at
So Ia. Chrysler was down point
at 1875 IA on 1900 shares and Cen
eral Motors dipped 3-18 to SO ga.
U. s. steel opened 1900 shares at
rs ga, OF ga.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Secretary

a campaign during the coming ses-
sion of congress In an effort to
have the federal taxes on liquor,
beer and wine greately reduced. /,
The national organization which
includes 80 Of the states In the
country which have legalized alec.
llolic beverages are of the opinion
that the high taxes on liquors en-
courage bootlegging and that the
only manner in which the bootleg
ger can be eliminated Is by reduc-
ing taxes thereby allowing liquors
to be sold at a much lower price
than at present.
Ryan Gives Talk
Among those who attended from
this state and addressed the noisy
gathering of 1900 liquor permit
tees gathered from all parts Of the
United States were Leo Curran OF
Bridgeport state secretary OF the
Connecticut Tavern Owners Asso-
citation: James Goodrich Of New
Haven, Leon Wright Of Stamford;
Philip johnson Of Hartford and
Edward Ryan Of Thomaston. Mr..
Ryan is the national secretary Of
the country wide association.
The chairman Of the meeting was
John II. Donavan Of New York
CITY. Oother speakers included
Arthur Jones Penn. Charles White
head of the New England group.
John Ahern and Raymond Alexan-
der Of New Jersey; Arnold Fellows
of washington, d. c.: Louis Agon-
is and Leo Tedesco Of Rhode Is
land; Harold r. Travis and Archie
Mcbride OF Kentucky.
The outstanding speaker OF the
evening was Mr.. Ryan, leader OF
the liquor forces Of Connecticut.
Liquor dealers from all over the
United states came TO New York to
attend the two day session Of the
LIQUOR permittees which began OF,
wednesday, 10 meet the newly cleo
ted secretary Ryan.
The meeting on Thursday eve.
ming marked the end OF the TWO
aay session OF tho liquor dealers
md was the flrEN .slational meeting
hat RYAN attcned since being elec'
VA about q month ago. Ryan leave.
for Washington y, Q. where no VIII
FsalsteF Is lobbyist for liquor dcal'
sFs Of America.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
New England Business Good

Boston, Nov. 30-(UP-New Eng
land business during october was
the best for that month since 1929,
according to a business index sum-
mary of the New England council.
Failure of cotton spindle activity,
wool consumption and boot and shoe
production TO reach seasonal expec-
tations was blamed for a slight drop
from the preceding month.
Raw wool consumption dropped
"a per cent between September and
October. Boot and shoe production
declined 9.5 per cent, but was 1873
per cent greater than in October,
1895.
Department store sales in October
we're up 10 per cent over those of
the corresponding month last year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
President

on this occasion and will deliver
a talk to a large assemblagc.
It has been announced that
every aerie In the state will have
a class of candidates to be initiat-
ed at this meeting. the entire
group comprising more than 500
men. Stephen Mitchell, president
Of the local aerie, will be In
charge Of the Waterbury delega-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

The car, owned and operated by
the accused, became involved IN an
accident on South Main street on
November 9th at which time Pat
rick Rossetti, is, Of Ansonia, who
was seated in his fathers car was
injured.
The testimony involved medical
reports filed by DR.. Edmund Spicer
and DR.. Gustavo Tesla, both OF
whom examined Kaplan after the
accident had taken place. DR.. Spicer
said that he did not detect the odor
Of liquor on the accused. He did say
however that an odor he CLASSIFIED
as the result of chewing tobacco
was easily detected. On the stand
the accused testified under the cross
examination Of Prosecuting Attor-
ney Mitchell Meyers, that he has
never chewed tobacco in his life.
He added that ON the afternoon Of
Bernard Rossetti near the intersec-
the accident he stopped at a South
Main street restaurant and had a
glass of beer and a cheese sand
wich.
Odor Lingers
Upon answering questions SUBJ
mitted by the prosecutor, DR.. Spicer
admitted that 1t is possible for a
man to consume a moderate guam
THY Of liquor and yet regain his
composure two hours later. He tes-
titled that he had examined Kaplan
two hours after the accident. If the
accused had consumed more than a
moderate amount he said, the odor
or its effects would still be present
at that time.
Witnesses testified that the car
driven by the accused was proceed
ing north on South Main street and
struck a parked machine owned by
ton Of Jewelry street.
In imposing the fine and sem
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
EX-HOLY CROSS
STAR is DEAD

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 30-(UP)-
Alfred Alzerini. q. of Milford. for
mer Holy Cross football star, died at
a hospital here yesterday.
Alzerini was on the varsity foot
ball team for three years and was
member of the baseball and track
squads. During his athletic career
he was designated as one Of the
two best ends ever graduated from
Holy Gross.
He was q native of Milford and
graduated with the class of 1880.
He leaves a wife, a daughter and
two sisters.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Guest Speaker

( Roger N. Baldwin, director Of
the American Civil Liberties
Union, will speak in waterbury,
December 0. He will address an
audience at Bethel synagogue
under the sponsorship Of the
Mems League Of Bethel syna-
gogue. The address will be part
Of the organizations regular
Forum program.
Attorney Perry Graicerstein
will preside at. the meeting. The
gathering is open to the general
public.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
sTEWARDEss TO WE'D

Boston, Nov. 30.-(UP).-Bionde
Bernardine McDade, 20, for SIX
mo- rs stewardess on the BOSTON,
New York flight OF American Ar
lines, Inc, has left the airways 70
we'd Chars Austin, Allston nuSi-
ness man. .-,.,
She made her final trip last night
The wedding, she said, would DC
mighty soon." ..... -,
Massach lsclts Memorial hospita'
where as n graduate nurse she AT
tensIed n 4 after M OPERATION
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
HIRSCH TO sing
THURSDAY NIGHT
Woodbury. Bass Specialist
Joins Mastersingers for
Stage Show

One Of the finest programs Of en-
tertainment seen here, In years has
been arranged for presentation for
the annual revue and dance Of the
Mastersingers Thursday night at
Temple hali. The complete pro-
gram, under the direction of Joseph
II, Lezotte, will embrace four part
harmony prepared by a chorus Of
well trained vocalists and an array
Of speciality entertainers. Among
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
L. O. o. NJ.

The interstate card tournament
at liiddletown tonight will be tax
- part in by the local lodge of
the Loyal Order of Moose. In
games at Moose hall last week, the
local grou., was victorious over a
team from New Britain.
At q meeting presided over by
Dictator Harry Hubert yesterday
afternoon. eight candidates were
initiated into the lodge. Six new
candidates who were proposed at
the meeting will be initiated later
In December.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Car Skided

Leon Lavigne, 80, Of 1877 Cen
trail avenue, suffered only slight
injuries Saturday afternoon
when the Raymond Baking Co.
truck he was driving skidded on
an icy highway in Cheshire,
went across the trolley tracks,
and came to rest against a pole.
The vehicle held up trolley
service for some time, till 1t was
tOwed from the scene. After
minor repairs 1t proceeded to
Waterbury under its own power.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
SCHOOL
OPENS TUESDAY
State President Coming to
Conduct instruction
Course at Y
WATERVILLE
Correspondent n. w. Henion,
1890 ThOmastOn Ave-TeL 3-0530

The Waterbury council Of Parent
Teachers association will conduct
a school of instruction at the local
YMCA Tuesday, Dec. LIST. Mrs.
Amelia Kilby, president Of the Con-
necticut congress, will preside. She
will spea.: OH the reasons for hav-
ing parent.teacher associations, and
will instruct all OF those wishing to
form new associa tions. She will also
outline the duties Of Oficefs and
chaiYmen.
The morning session will be from
$50 o'clock until IL o'clock noon.
The afternoon session will be from
1880 o'clock until $3.50 o'clock. Guests
will attend from Oakville, Water
town, Middlebury and Prospect.
Everyone interested in the fine work
done by the Parent Teacher asso-
Citations Is invited. For the benefit
Of those unable t. attend, por-
ton Of Mrs. Kilby's address will be
carried over radio station WATR
from o'cloc,. unit i:15.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
FraternQL
Neus
Duce Society

A variety program, consisting
Of three-act play, vaudeville acts
and a comedy, was presented in
Liberty hall yesterday afternoon
by the Alfieri dramatic circle for
the benefit Of the Duce society.
The cast Of the play, directed
by Anthony Rossi, included Qua
rino Fiorucci Liborio, Bono. John
Pilla, Sera1lno Quirici, Frank Gle
mente, Domenic Meccafiello. Miss
Anna Meccariello, Miss Margaret
Benevento, Mrs. Rose sebastian
ELI, Miss Sylvia Benevento and
Miss Ida Rossi.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
A Record

Once in 20 years isn't very often
to get drunk, 50 a Waterburian
was given a suspended sentence
in city court this morning by
Judge John F. McGrath. The &C
cused was arrested over the week.
end, and when arraigned this
mornings study Of the records
showed that the last time he had
been in city court was Jan. 5,
1915.
The accused said he wouldn't
get drunk for another 20 years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
FIRST MI, L.

The playlet, mrs. Nevins sells
An Idea" will be presented as a
portion of the program OF the an
nual Christmas party OF the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance union
which will be held tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock in the First
Methodist Episcopal church parlors'
The cast includes Mrs. E. Q. Smaller
Mrs. Henry Preusser and Mrs. Al
Ian Upton. Arrangements are being
made for donations of food to the
Salvation army.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Burns Club

Plans for the annual New Years
hogmanay of the Burns club were
discussed at the meet Saturday
night in Foresters' hall. 1t was
announced the members Of the
Scottish group Of Thomaston will
be guests Of the local organiza-
ton at the next meeting on De-
cember IL.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
sOCRATIC DEBATE

Rev. DR.. James F. English, pres
ident of the Connecticut Congrega-
tional council will conduct a So
cratic debate on the subject, Ihe
Business Affairs of a Church, al
the Laynen's Advisory meeting al
the seymour Congregational church
"wednesday afternoon at 4:3O
O'Clock. Harley Hodges Of New Ia
ven will also take part. An address
by Donald Adams will follow ON.
ner which will be served at $50
p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
MRS. COTE DIES
OF INJURIES

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 30-(UP)-
Injuries suffered when struck by o
truck Nov. II, caused the death
Saturday night of Mrs. Georgianna
n. Cote, Rocky Hill at Hartford
hospital. Her back was broken.
Raymond M. Frisbie. A. injured
In an accident Aug. 3 at Cromwell
In which two others died, sue
ccumbed at st. Francis hospital.
His car went out Of control and
overturned. =.
The body OF Arthur ". Moses. a,
who disappeared Nov. ~. was re-
covered from q Unionville Canal
Death was believed accidental.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Radiant Star Lodge

Nominations OF ofiicers Of RAJ
diant Star lodge, Shepherds OF
Bethlehem. took place al a meet
Ing on E..turday night and II was
armour rd that election would be
held OH December ~. A memorial
service for the lato Mrs. Agnes
Macarmlak was held Ut the meet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Brass City Aerie

Several delegates from the
Brass City, Aerie, Fraternal Order
Of Eagles, will be in attendance at
a meeting In Hartford on Deem
Der 10. Conrad II. Mann, man.
aging organizer Of the vast Eagle
fraternity, will make his annual
visit to the state Of Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
SOUTH CHURCH

A three-reel motion picture, Il
Am the Way" dealing with the lie
and ministry of Jesus Christ. was
shown In the auditorium OF the
South Federated church last night
Scenes Of the picture were all In the
Holy land. Devotional services were
conducted by Rev. T. Leroy Crosby
pastor.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Daughters OF St. George

Members Of the local order OF
the Daughters OF st. George will
leave In q chartered bus from st.
Johns church at i0:30 tomorrow
morning 10 attend the Connecticut
school ef Instruction a that
order In Bridgeport. MRS. Ellen
White Of Faber avenue Is IN
charge Of the transportation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

ing. Plans were also discussed In
connection with q card party at
the home of Mrs. Ruth Walsh OF
247 Woicott street. Mrs. Augusta
Esplein presided and Mrs. Ada
Philingston was hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Medical Testimony
ilsToSaveD Driver
Severest Penalty in History of Traffic
Court Imposed Today; Kaplan Fined
$500, Given Jail Term

Described as who is inclined to be bosterous by
nature Edward j. Kaplan 49, Of 48 Hill street had his
in rac court this morning and result fined 5000
and costs and given 80 days in jail following charges OF
driving while under the influence of LIQUOR
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Ladies' Aid To Meet

Ladies' Aid To Meet
The Ladies' Aid society OF the
Grace Methodist church will hold
their monthly meeting In the church
parlors wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Miss Lillian Stuart and William
stuart of Thomaston were recent
visitors at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Geo. Stuart Of Thomaston ave-
nue..
Mr.. ard Mrs. Vincent Carroll and
family of New York spent several
DAYS with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Burns of Thomaston avenue re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Poudlm
of Paramount spent the weekend IN
Holyoke, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Henry ShWs OOg

All dog lovers wi! be interested to
know that Arson Henry Of Dwight
street, owner of champion Lllan-
may Joy, showed Lylanmay Capti-
waiting Jewel at the Boston terrier
speciality show in Brooklyn, N. Y.
last night. The show was sponsored
by the Boston Terrier club OF Brook
lyn, N. Y. Exhibitors fro mthe At
lantic seaboard and as far west as
Chicago showed there.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

Alabama has the lowest auto
mobile ownership per capita NJ
The United states.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Corps To Meet

The Casper S. Davis Fife and
Drum Corps will hold a special
meeting at the club rooms OIL
Thomaston avenue tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30
Micha Cleans Meeting

The Micha Cleans will meet
Tuesday evening at the home OF
Leona Carons on Homer street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

China has begun n drive 70 curp
speculation NJ eonaEnnditak
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-27
Thanks Miss Angel
for Movie Debut

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 81. = Pat
Paterson can, and does, thank
Heather Angel for her first job in
pictures. The little English actress,
who makes her starring debut OPP
posite Henry Fonda in Spend
thrift" was performing in a Lon
don cabaret few years ago, when
Miss Angel was stricken ill on the
eve of starting a new picture.
Pat, who ha0 never faced a
camera, took the leading feminine
part in Let Us Be Gay" on one
days notice, and found herself IA
nous. Ard Heather Angel is still
her best friend.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-27

possible to think dramatically with
out finding those tones.
Modern composers will find a
more direct route to the true trans
lation of emotion through sincere
desire and additional tonal archi-
lecture. Such methods will enlarge
rather than curtail the flow of
melody"
The screens simplifying technique
can overcome many traditional dis
advantage of opera, such as the
singers difficulty In singing over the
orchestra, DR.. LOOMS believes. 1t
also can bring the orchestra very
close or fade it away effectively.
DR.. LoomiS' personal connections
with the picture industry include
the friendship of Eugene Lockhart
film character actor and Broad
way producer, who also is inter-
ested in the cinema's musical fu-
ture.
Among the composers operas are
the one-act "a Night in Avignon,
performed here and in Chicago last
year; THE White Cloud" to text
by Ferenc Molnar, and "Yolanda,' -
four-act opera produced through
out the country in the 1929 season
by the American Opera Co.
A Stealthy glance into DR.. LOOMS
scrsp-book disclosed the hearty
public and critical reception given
the latter work, and the statement
by the late Herbert Witherspoon
THE best piece of American op-
cratic writing to date" (By j. To