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Evening star., 1936-07-16

on the pavement, their thin soles al
most spongelike in absorptive capacity.
But only her clothes were drab and
damp.
The raindrops hung in her hair
where it showed under the small
shabby tam-o-shanter like jewels, and
her eyes shone like the shining streets.
She had caught the mood OF this
rainy Spring night, with all its prom
ise of rejuvenation, all its sensible ex-
citement. 1t was Spring for her IN a
larger sense than the strictly seasonal
Nikki laughed softly as she walked,
thinking how grim had been Cousin
Elias face when she had told her she
was leaving-how her gray eyebrows
had shot high into her wrinkled fore
head and her thin mouth become even
thinner. Nikki could still hear the
nasal monotone as 1t lectured on base
ingratitude, wantonness and the TACT
that blood would tell.
BITTERNESS returned to her for
~ moment as she thought how little
merited we're any Of those charges.
Eleven years under Cousin Elias
austere roof had given her little cause
for gratitude. She had come there
first a frightened little girl In pigta1ls
and gingham, the grief of her mothers
death fresh in her heart.
Cousin Ella, as her only surviving
relative, was to take her in charge and
see that she got decent upbringing.
Cousin Ella thought it only her duty
to harbor her fathers brothers child
and thus save the family the ignominy
of having a member, however lowly,
in a home"
Nikki had been saluted with per-
! functory kiss, told in an accusing man.
ner that she resembled her mother.
and then put to work peeling potatoes
in the kitchen. Cousin Ella then pro-
ceeded to raise her on reminders that
| her father-Cousin Elias fathers bro
ther-would have amounted to some
thing had he not married disrepu-
table young actress-Nikki's mother
and died of grief over his sad mistake.
Nikki grew tired of reminding Cou-
sin Ella of the actual facts of the case;
that her father and mother had been
extremely happy in their marriage,
that her father had died of pneumonia
and her mother of broken heart over
HIS death-and gradually learned how
to become comatose during Cousin
Elias revilements.
y + y II
NIKKI grew duly used to the no.
ton of spending her life with
Cousin Ella-until the boarder had
come. During those IL years she had
had no friends and no opportunity to
make them. Then had come the
boarder.
The boarder's name was Phil Norton
He was about 80 years old, at his own
estimate, and extremely handsome,
If slightly seedy. He told Cousin Ella
that he Travelled in Htchenware, and
displayed a suitcase filled with his
product. He'd be in Washington for
several weeks and would rather stay
at a private home than a hotel. Cousin
Ella had long toyed with the notion
Evening star., 1936-07-16
DAILY SHORT sloRY
FLY-BY-NIGHT

Of having boarders;
this man cam e
with good enough
recommendatio n s,
and there was no
time like the pres
ent to begin.
Nikki and the
boarder got along
we'll from the start.
He was quick to
notice how unhap-
py Nikki was under
the far-from-mo-
therly care of Cou-
sin Ella; quick to
offer her sympa-
thy and such COM
pan 10 n S h | p as
could be stolen un-
der Cousin Elias
watchful eye.
He conhded to
Nikki that he was
really not a drum
mer at all, but an
actor - a little
dou,Y1 m 1urk at.
Evening star., 1936-07-16
AIIKKI was glad

NIIKKI was glad
~ it was raining
t tonigh hit of all
nights. She liked
the feel of the cold
drops on her face,
liked the way the.
Washington streets
glistened under the
lamplights. H e r
senses were restor-
ed after they had
gone dull as a re-
suit Of the scene
with Cousin Ella.
Her senses needed
to be alive tonight;
there was so much
waiting for them.
She drew the
collar of her
threadbaIe Spring
coat three sea-
sons old - closer
around her head
and walked a little
faster. Her shoes
S1,,aoke6 ia mnly
Evening star., 1936-07-16
ACTOR is ACQUITTED

SAN DIEGO Calf, July Is R).-
AL st. John, comedy star of the silent
films. resumed his comeback" work
yesterday, free of charge he failed tc
provide for his 17-year-old daughter
Brought into Justice Court here on
a complaint signed by his former wife,
Mrs. M. L. st. John, the veteran fun
maker testified he had "done every
thing in my power" toward support
ing their daughter. Justice Dean
Sherry found him innocent.
Evening star., 1936-07-16

horrid town forever. Cousin Ella Is
q thing of the past" She smiled, think
ing how definitely Cousin Ella was a
thing Of the past. Even If she wanted
to, Nikki, could never 60 back to her.
She hadn't exactly said, "Never darken
my door again." but that was what she
had meant. The slamming Of the door
was still in Nikki's ears.
Nikki went over to the desk. "W1ll
you tell MIR. Norton I'm here. My name
Is Nix"
"Norton?" interrupted the clerk.
mo one by that name registered here"
He looked through the book. Nope
no Nortons"
"Oh," Nikh said. Well, he hadn't
Evening star., 1936-07-16

said he'd be staying here-just that
he'd meet her here. She went back to
her chair. Phil would be along any
minute
She watched the clock over the
desk, listened to it as 1t licked away
Evening star., 1936-07-16

the minutes, in time with the patter Of
the rain outside. She thought OF
Cousin Ella again.
1t would be awful If Phil didn't
show up.
tCopyriSht, 1880
Evening star., 1936-07-16
BY Mary Skemp.

present but certain to make q come
back soon.
MY mother was an actress" Nikki
had said In delight. And then they
had talked together Of the theater-
Evening star., 1936-07-16

what she needed. He'd said so. And
she knew she could trust Phil to do
the right thing.
She came to the hotel at last, and
walked shyly into the lobby. She
was exactly on time. Phil had not yet
arrived. He was upstairs probably
packing.
The people in the lobby stared Gu
riously at Nikki as she sat huddled in
q large chair; she looked very small
and scared.
NIKKI tried to appear at ease.
There's nothing to be scared Of,
silly" she told herself. Phil will be
here soon and you'll be out of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Weddings
CARUSO-MARANGIO

The wedding of Miss Anna Mar anglo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. , Gioacchino Marangio of CoSsett street, to Emilio Caruso, son of MT. and Mrs. Carmine Caruso of Oak street, took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, at Our Lady of Lourdes' church. Decorations on the altar consisted of palms and cut flowers. Attending Miss Marangio as maid of honor was Miss Alvina Carlo, and as bridesmaids, Misses Rose Bianco, Josephine Capoblanco and Jose phine Caruso, the latter @ sister of the bridegroom. Albert Caruso was his brothers best man and the uSh- CTS were John Bianco, Pasquale Lentina and Raymond Caruso, a brother of the bridegroom.
 The bride, given m marriage by her father, wore gown of white mousseline de soie with 8 long graceful train, square neckline, small stand-up collar finely pleated and long fitted sleeves. Ruffles trimmed the gown at the waist, hemline and train. Her veil was draped from a fitted cap of net trimmed with clusters of orange blossoms. She carried Easter lilies and white sweet peas. The maid of honor was dressed in cornhower blue chiffon over peach crepe, made in redingote style. The redingote was open in front from the waist line to the hem showing the con- trasting color of her skirt. She wore a leghorn hat and carried Ember- glow roses, and orchid sweet peas. The bridesmaids were dressed alike in frocks of yellow organdie and leghorn hats. Their flowers were pink Briarclif roses and orchid sweet peas. A gown of navy blue georgette and a corsage of gardenias was worn by the mother of the bride. Mrs. Caruso was dressed in navy blue print chiffon. She, too, wore gardenia corsage.
 Five hundred guests were invited to the reception at the Waterbury Women's club directly following the ceremony. Decorations at the club were palms and cut flowers. MT. Caruso and his bride left for 8 wed- ding trip to Cape Cod anad Sara toga Springs and will reside at 40 Academy avenue upon their return. The bride is wearing poudre blue costume with navy blue accessories for travelling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

The first round matches of the presidents cup golf tournament for the Madison Country club cham pionship have been completed with the following results: s. P. Williams defeated M. M. Voegel by default: D. D. Wilcox defeated w. c. Wall lace by default; J. B. Boucher de- feated R. J. Redinton 1 up on the 18th hole; c. w. Belmer defeated R. B. Lewis, Jr., by default; George Chittenden defeated J. s. Garval; A. Calder defeated P. Lynch, 6 up and s to go; s. Fuller defeated R. Turnbull 3 up and 2 holes to go; W. J. Wilcox defeated B. Halsell; ID. c. Keane defeated w. Day by default; J. A. Kyger defeated R. H. Green 2 up and to go: E. E. Con- over defeated C.. s. Dow by default; w. L. Culbert defeated 8. G. Calder 2 up; J. w. Kyger defeated T. c. Phelps up and to go; c. J. Red- ington defeated D. B. Bentley; c. w. Waugh defeated John s. Garvan, Jr., 1 up; R. Cook defeated H. Hum gerford. %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Santa Maria Circle LabUn Parties Start Tom OrrOD

at the home of Mrs. Mary ORourke of Al Pierpont street. In case of rain the affair will be held in the home.
 Many prizes have been secured for the affair and Bingo and card playing will be enjoyed. Refresh ments will be served.
 Assisting Mrs. O'Rourke as host esses, for the evening will be Miss Genevieve Guilfoile, Helen Garren, Jane Casey, Kathleen Garren, Mar jorie Quilter, Mrs. Richard Savage, Mrs. Margaret Greaney and Mrs. Charles Hughes.
 Members and friends who are planning to attend will leave on the $ o'clock Bunker Hill bus from Leavenworth street.
 MT. and Mrs. G. F. Corey of Aolyoke, Mass, have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Whit ing of Meriden road for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

Back in the days of whist. the lead of singleton was not consid- cred exactly the thing; in fact, 1t was in such disfavor that it was known as 8 "sneak" lead. In con- tract, no such disgrace attaches to such lead. It can be either very good or very bad, depending usual ly upo'. the makeup of the rest of the leaders hand.
 For instance, the lead of singleton with the idea of rufang later the return of that suit, is good when it will produce an additional trick. It is very bad when the ruff. if se- cured, is with trump that would produce trick anyway.
 Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Personal

William Donahue of Magill street is spending two weeks at Camp Palmer.
 Frank McGrath Of Sylvan avenue is entertaining MT. and Mrs. Francis McGrath and, family of Chicago.
 MT. and Mrs. John T. Wells of Willow street are vacationing in Main for two weeks.
 Misses Katherine and Marie Will son of Walnut street are spending a two weeks vacation in Rhode Island.
 Miss Helen Peterson of South Main street, is spending a week in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Christian of East Main street, have returned after spending the past week at Laurel Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

A birthday party was rendered to Joseph Lyttle at Walnut Beach re- gently. The guest of honor was the recipient of many gifts. A cake with white and pink decorations was used on the. dinner table. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Floyd J. Lyttle, Joan Green wood, Walter Johnson, Betty John son, Irene Price, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Murphy, Edward Murphy, Jr. Helen Price, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Risley, Bessie Ryan, William Smith, Ruth King, John Ryan, Charles King, Anna Donovan, John Sulli- van, Marine Donovan, Marguerite Kinney and Myrtle Hawley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

West now led the heart queen, which South won in dummy with the ace.
 | Declarer now led three rounds of trlmps, and then three more clubs, on which he discarded two losing hearts.
 Vests correct opening lead was the heart queen, and with this lead East and West, would have won two hearts, a spade. a dia- mond, and club, setting the con- tract two tricks.
 The moral is that player should try to use only otherwise worthless trumps for ruling, and not help declarer to establish long card tricks by using his certain trump tricks for ruf1rg purposes. Copyright 1sSs, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Miss EOeIyrl Brophy
 Rendered ShouOer

Mrs. Henry Daly of Naugatuck was hostess at a kitchen shower Saturday night at her home on Meadow street for her cousin, Miss Evelyn Brophy of Jersey City. N. J., who will be married on September 2nd. Miss Brophy is a frequent visitor in Waterbury. The bride-to- be was presented with numerous useful gifts from the guest who in- cluded Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Rowland EIamel and Mrs. Walter Eddy of Waterbury, Miss Ruth Daly, Mrs. Michael Nolan, Mrs. Andrew Daly, Mrs. James Brennan, Mrs. Raymond Bowling, and Mrs. Henry Daly all of Naugatuck, Mrs. Mar garet Brophy and daughters, Evelyn and Margaret, of Jersey City, N. J. The Lordr Kitchner Post Auxil- iary will meet on Wednesday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock at the Post rooms on Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

The closing session of the Monday afternoon Cornell Contract club was held yesterday at the Watertown Golf club. Winners were Mrs. Joseph Wolff and Mrs. Alfred Wolf, 325; Mrs. Abra- ham Hengeveld and Mrs. Timothy Collins; 3l5 1-2; Mrs. John Bronsky and Mrs. Edgar Adams, 3l3 l-2: Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. Jo- seph McArdle, 309 1-2; and Mrs. George Bolan and Mrs. Standi- ford, 308 1-2.
 Top scorers in the sesion were North and South, Mrs. Joseph Wolff and Mrs. Alfred Wolff 84; Mrs. John Bronsky and Mrs. Edgar Adams, 79 1-2, and East and West, Mrs. Timothy Collins and Mrs. Abraham Hengeveld and Mrs. Francis Law Tor and Mrs. Stuart Loveridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Mrs. Joseph MulIigan
 Is Guest At PGrties

Mrs. Joseph Mulligan of Water vile who is leaving to make her home in San Francisco, Calif., to- morrow, was honored at 8 dinner party given recently at the Old Hundred inn in Southbury. Mrs. Mulligan received a gift from the guests who included Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs. Frances Whalen, Mrs. John Finn, Mrs. A. Henry, Mrs. David Cooley, Mrs. H. flaw ley, Mrs. A. LaBonne and Mrs. M. Lannon.
 Mrs. Carl Benson of Fort Hill also entertained recently in honor of Mrs. Mulligan. Those attend ing were Mrs. Sofia McGar, Mrs. Louis Williams, Mrs. Russell Will Hams, Mrs. Richard Mccarthy, Mrs. Walter Ferry, Mrs. Edward Seery, Mrs. Frank Seery, Mrs. Thomas Grady, Mrs. Frank Tucker, Mrs. Walter Knox, Miss Edith Taylor, Mrs. Wesley Rood, Mrs. William Smith, Miss Ruth Mulli- gan, Mrs. Joseph Mulligan, Mrs. Carl Benson, Gustave Lang and Henry Lane.
 A surprise dinner was given in honor of Miss Connie Soscia by her associates of the American Mills Company of West Haven recently. The guests included: Misses Alice Barry, Catherine Biggers. Catherine Kiernan, Margaret Walker, Rose Masuato, Deana Esposito, Rose Hahn. Mary Fellon, Anna Micale, Margaret Dente, aMry Delola, Rose Mei, Alice Esposito, zara Cavellero, Emily Marsahll, Gladys Blanchette, Ella Pawley, Betty Sullivan, Mrs. Higgins, Anna Ryan, Mrs. M. Walk CT, Frances Poskas and Margaret Danaher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Classmates Honor
 Marguerite JnrUis

Miss Dorothy Garthwait was hos tess at a farewell party given Sun day at her home on Woodtic road in honor of her classnnate, Marguer- ite Jarvis. Swimming and games were enjoyed. The members, all of the class of 1886 from SS. Peter and Paul,s school, included: Misses Marguerite Jarvis, Anna Cianciolo, Peggi Richmeyer, Mary Jane Fit2- patrick, Margaret Buckley, Patty Kennedy, Eileen Traver, Lois Bou- langer, Genevieve Hyland, and Dor othy Garthwait and Donald Gent, William Warner, Thomas Conlon, Harry Lenard, Charles Cianciolo and John Lawlor and others present were: William Read, John Burns, William Doran, John Joseph. and Ralph Garthwait. Miss Jarvis will take up her residence in Newport, R. I. in the near future.
 The annual outing of the Mems Brotherhood Mixed Bowling league of the South Federated church was held on Sunday at Mohawk forest in Goshen. Those attending were MT. and Mrs. Ira Dick, Mir. and Mrs. John, Bird, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Armstrong, MT. and Mrs. James Miller, MT. and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain, MT. and Mrs. James Leas, MT. and Mrs. Harry Ter rell, MT. and Mrs. Harry Logan. Mir. and Mrs. George Smith, Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Edwards, MT. and Mrs. Miller Dayton, MT. and Mrs. Fred Benson, Mir and Mrs. Jacob Francis. MT. and Mrs. AL bert Payne, Mrs. Shirley Hunger ford, Misses Marion Smith, Mar jorie Dayton, Theodore Payne, Elmer Robinson and Raymond Markle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Weddings
Engagements
OUELLETTE-THERTAuLT

OUELLETTE-THERTAULT
 Joseph M. Theriault of Elmwood avenue announces the engagement of his daughter. Lillian M. to Chanel B. Ouellette, son of Mir. and Mrs. Benoit Ouellette of this city. The wedding will take place in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
Personal.
Madison Country Club Golf Tourney Progresses

A bridge party and luncheon will be enjoyed at the Madison Beach club this afternoon. A tiny tots dance is also scheduled for this af- ternoon at the beach club from { to 6. Mrs. John Thomas is in charge of the tiny tots dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

MT. and Mrs. James Gleason and family have returned to their home in Springfield, Mass, after spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Michael Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

The first of a series of lawn parties being sponsored by the San- ta Maria Circle, Daughters fo Isa- bella will be held tomorrow evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

When to Lead Singleton-Play Should Be Made Only When Opponent Can Ruff With Otherwise Worth
 less Trump For Extra Trick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

Cyril Dunphy, Mrs. John Dunphy, Jr., Mrs. Vincent Wall Mrs. Ray mond Parks, Mrs. John Cavanaugh, Mrs. Michael Daley, Mrs. Edward Conlon, Mrs. John Wrenn and Mrs. Elmer LaPierce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-21

It was his opponents failure to appreciate this distinction that per- mitted South to fulfill his contract on today's hand. East won the open ing lead with the ace, returned the suit, and gave West his desired ruff.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-01-31
LIGHT TENDER
WEATHER BOUND
VESSEL ENRoUTE TO KEY
WEST AFTER MAKING RE-
PAIRS TO BEAcoNS

Tender Poinciana, of the light
house department, is weather
bound at Harbor Key. The vessel
has been repairing aids to naviga-
tion and is en- route to Key West
for supplies and material.
This in the second time within
a short period this tender has
been prevented from arriving at
Key West because of inadequate
facilities through the intracoastal
waterway.
Some weeks ago the vessel was
weather bound in the same vici.
nifty, and remained there for II
days before favorable weather
permitted her reaching Key West
Another tender. the Poppy. has
lost approximately so days since
the hurricane of September, be-
ing weather bound with her float
ing equipment, in practically the
same section.
If the inside water route from
Bahia Honda to Key West haG
been completed. Superintendent
VIM. W. Demeritt of the light
house department says, neither
of these vessels would have beer
delayed, nor would a large mum.
Der of yachts be prevented from
coming to Key West each year
as is now the case.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-01-31
VALDEZ UNlNJURED'
In AUTO ACCIDENT.
CABRERA ALLEGED TO HAVE
VIOLATED TRAFFIC LAWS
IN DRIVING VEHICLE

The accident at the corner of
Southland and Margaret streets,
which occurred yesterday after
noon, was the result of Manuel
Valdez making a quick turn caus-
ing the bakery wagon he was
driving TO turn over. Valdez es-
capped without injury.
Prompt action on the part of
Valdez, it is said, avoided a col
lision between the bakery wagon
and an automobile driven by Sc
bastian Cabrera, Jr.
Charges filed in municipal
court allege that Mr.. Cabrera vio-
lated the traffic laws and the case
is pending with the understand.
ing that Mr.. Cabrera may settle
for the damages to the wagon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-01-31
WORK OF PUTTING
DOWN SEWER PIPE
TO BEGIN MONDAY
INSTALLATION OPERATIONS
TO BE CARRIED ON AT
UNITED, EMMA AND 9TH
Err STREETS

Installation of sewer pipe and
water pipe lines will begin Mon
day morning, John A. C. Bogart,
supervising engineer, in charge of
the work, told The Citizen to-
day.
Trucks loaded with the pipe are
placing the material at advan-
tageous points along United, En-
ma and other streets in the sec
ton where activities are to be-
gin.
Work is to start on United and
several other streets. Operations in
that entire section will be COM
pleted before activities in any
other section will be started, it
was said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-01-31

WORKATSCHOOL
Still UNDERWAY
EXPECTED TO BE CONFLICT.
ED WITHIN SIX WEEKS;
MUCH REPAIR WORK IN.
cLUDED IN PROGRAM

All the work being done by the
WPA in re-conditioning the Mon
roe County High School will be
completed within the next six
weeks, it was estimated this
morning.
Since the work was started
November 4, 1885. much Of it has
been completed, but a great deol
yet is to be done.
Desks and other furniture have
been repaired, and much Of the
classroom furniture has been
scraped and re-varnished with the
equipment put in as good condi-
ton as possible.
In addition to repairs to furni-
ture, the entire interior of the
school building is beng re-paint-
ed, and plaster which had fallen in
some instances is being replaced.
Perhaps the most impressive work
is that in the auditorium where
plaster has been replaced, and
where all the walls and ceiling
will be re-painted.
In addition, two large mural
paintings, the work Of William
Hoffman, are to be hung in the
auditorium. These, with the
characters one and one-haf times
normal life size, are TO be hung
on either side of the auditorium
stage. They depict two stages
of development in Key West. one
symbolizing the arrival Of the
first Spanish explorers here. the
other depicting the gigantic task
of building the railroad bridges
across the Florida Keys
Strictly structural repairs also
have been made including the
knocking out of some partitions
to enlarge classrooms. and re-
pairs to the roof and roof gut
tiers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-01-31
ASSISTANT TO
DEPT. SECRETARY
COMING TOCITY
CHESTER MCCALL AND FAM
lily EXPECTED TO ARRIVE
HERE ON VISIT WITHIN
NEXT WEEK -.--..zs- -

Chester NJ. Mccall, assistant to
Secretary Roper of the depart
ment of commerce, will arrive in
Key West within the next week,
accompanied by Mrs. Mccall and
two children.
The Tende' Ivy left this morn
ing for Miami to deliver material
and supplies 20 the Tender Poppy.
operating in that section of the
district, and while there will be
boarded by Mr.. Mccall and his
family.
The tender will deliver supplies
to some of the lighthouses on the
reef and then return to Key West.
1t is expected that Mr.. Mccall
and family will be in this district
for about 10 days.