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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Weddings
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cornflower blue, neutral leghorn hat with accessories to match and car. riod Q bouquet of pink roses and gardeniaS. Miss Dlgnoras wore c romance blue gown with aecessories to match and carried Q bouquet of Eleanor Roosevelt roses. The brides mother wore Q combination gown of black and white, and c corsagO Of roses. Mrs. Bartkug, tho mother of the groom, wore Q navy blue dress with white accessories and corsage of roses.
 Immediately following the core. mony c reception for about 300 guests took place ct 70 droen street. The hall was Attractivoly decorated for the occasion. Guests were in at- tendance from this city, Hartford, New York, Bristol, Worcester, New Haven, Bridgeport and many of the surrounding towns.
 The gift of the groom to tho bride was m attractive ensemble, while the groom was presented with 0 handsome black onyx ring by the bride. The. brides gifts to her at. tendants were pieces of jewelFy, and the groom'S gift to the best man md uBhors were billfolds.
 After tho reception tho bridal couple left on c honeymoon trip to New York city and Washington, D. 0. Upon thoir return the neWlywods will reside ct 20 Chipman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

4 statiStlcaliy minded friend told mo the other day that ho believed if tho records were well and truly kept, t would Do found that more tricks were lost by taking . Ns Fiesso than by refusing ono.
 I think my friend exaggerated, but theFe is no doubt that one of most important things to learn about flnessIng Is not to finesso if another line of play is available.
 Takc, as an example, today'B hand, played in \ recent duplicate game la which the field was fair- iy strong. There was no diBagrees Inent about the final contract, but there was . variance of oen trick In the result ct many tables,
 Four odd cannot De missed by proper play, and yet, out Of l2 who played tho hand, only four found the way to do it, and that was by avoiding the finess0.
 Some players responded with one no trump on the first round of bidding, but tho better response iB two spades, which merely guaFan- tees four dtrumr.
 When the opening lead was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Greenb0ck Shower Bridge Rendered. Elsie RenaIdi

Airs. A. Rosa, Rose Bellolse.
 Bue MaEsalupo, Rose Russo, Cars mela Russo, Rose Perslgini, Marion Vaccaro, Josephine Rituooi, Doris Jacaruso, Theresa 6antaluciA. paul- ine Russell, Claire eAndore, Linda Boccaclno, Clara pomeneko, Viola Masone, Anglle Longo, Rose duer- reria, Margaret Walker, Lena Peru. ginl, Mary Wells, RebeccA HummA, Loretta Bpadola, Doris Lanesey, Flo Keofe, Winnie Bernler, isRbell0 Ia- oovino, Lucy Reardon, Anna pelosl, Mary Lerton, Doris Longo, WlnonA Smith, sydell Griffin Rose Ranan- do, Mary DlClecio, Edith Calo, EBtellO DeFonls, Margaret DeBonis, Belle Inglls, Irene tEebert, TilliA Lauria, Margaret Dente, Grace Carusso, Lucy Pilla, Antolnette 0iannaTnoFe, Mrs. '. MAERalupo, Vera Warner, Mrs. William Woer- mer, Angie PernatoEzl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

Miss Rita Vadnais, who is to be married in September, was honored at Q shower given recently by Mrs. Alfred Boucher and Mrs. Victor Vadnais. Many presents were pre- sented to Miss Vadnais by her friends who attended; Misses Cecile Morin, Elizabeth Nichols, Beatrice Milletto, Loretta BlRiS, Jeanette Vadnais, Bertha Vadnais, Florence soucy, Irene Morel, Irene Boucher, Evilia Vadnais, Mrs, James Cleary, Mrs. Octave Vadnais, Mrs. Blanch Nichols, Mrs. Armandlne Yavecchia, Mrs. Harold Morrissoy, Mrs. 0er- maine Croohetiere, Mrs. Victor Vads nais, Mrs. Annahello Morin, Mrs. Arthur Blais, Mrs. Bernard Kenny, Mrs. Sadie soucy, Mrs. Harold Coer, Mrs. Eugene Moriln, Mrs. Joseph Massicotte, Mrs. Arthur Ouellette, Mrs. AlfredMassicotto, Mrs. Frank Massieotte, Mrs. Alcide Boucher, Mrs. Alfred Boucher, Mrs,n Edward Williams, Mrs. Timothy Ouellette, Mrs. Alma Boucher, Mrs. Regina Millette, Mrs. Amanda MasSciotte, Mrs. Eva Lamont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
BAETKUs. .vERsEoKAs

A pretty wedding was BolemniSed at st. Joseph'B Lithuanian church yesterday when at Q o'clock Miss Nellie Verseokag, daughter of Mrs. Agnes VerBeckas of North Leonard street, and Peter J. BartkuS, son Of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartkus of Pops lar street, were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed py Rev. Joseph J. Valanti0jus, who was assisted at the nuptial high mass which followed by Rev. pr. Michael RaEaitiB of Lithuania and Rev. A. Edward 0radeck.
 Tho bride was attended by her sister, Miss Adele yorBeckAB, aB ma tron of honor and the MiseB Anna eniokis and Helen Dignorag aB bridesmaids, while Charles Ban" savage acted AB best man. Tho uBh: CTS were George DeauSoioil and Kaglnir Stanley.
 During the services tho church WaB attractivOly decorated with ferns, palms and cut garden howor1' 4 special musical program was of' fefed under the direction of Pros fessor Alexander J. AlekBiB, orgAniBt, who was assisted by several Enoffis berg of the church choir.
 The bride wore Q white satin gown with lace end c train and cor" responding veil and carried c bou. quet of gardeniaB and lilies Of the valley. Miss gEnokiS wore c gown or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
DOOLAN.BR0DERTCK

Rev. Joseph Tiannigan ofliclated at tho wedding yesterday morning ct St. Francis church in Torrlngton Of Miss Alec Frederick, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Drod0rick of Lounsbury avenue, this city, and William J. Doolan, son of Mrs. Mars garrett Doolan of Torrington. The bride was attirod in green lace with gold accessories, carrying roses and gladioli, while her sister, Miss Rita Frederick, who was hor attendant, wore green lace, with brown aes cessorios. She also carried giadioii. John 0urin was best man. Follows Ing their return from Q wedding trip MT, and Mrs. Doolan will reside ct T7 Linden street, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

A greenback shower and bridge were given recently At the Hotel Elton in compliment Co Miss Elsie Renaldl who iB to be married ln the near future. The hostesses were Frances 0iacln and Leo Lanesey.
 Those who attended were
 Louise MaEsaferro, Mrs. Mann. foFro, Afrs, olaoin, Mary 0iaoin, Nancy MAxzaferro, Lena Lyons, Hope gandulll, Mary Tlsl, Mamie Stick, Rosemary 0iacln, Angie Pale ladlno, Marie Rltucci, Mrs. Colby, Evelyn Nardlelll, Connie Miressi, Florence RenRldi, Frances 0lacin, Leo Lanesey, Nellie Daly, Vera Mag rlna, Eleanor Ferrari, Mrs. A. Late tanElo, Mrs. O. Rolly, Agnes Hollor- on, Josephine Carlo, Dora Carlo, Marie Pannone, Anna DlPietro, Lena Fillapone, Anna Ciprlana, Mrs. N. Manclnni, Mary Mlnervino, Anna Hadden, Lucy ParElale, Joan Dugs glero, Mrs. M. Margiotta, Doris Err. rlchette, Mildred Silvestro, Anna Blancardi, Marie 5chiavone, Mary Iacovino, Anna Nocera, Julia Dino- va, Mary MaZzAlupo, Angle 0emino,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

made, South did not think his ccn- tract was in the slightest danger. The truinps appeared fairly golld, His probable losers appeared to be two hearts and . club f the finesse went wrong.
 Ho ruffed the third round ot hearts with the spade five. Then he put down two rounds of spades, only to discover that West had ( trump trick Tine chance for five. odd was gone, but four still seemed safe.
 Declarer next cashed three rounds of diamonds. Then he put West iil with c spade and thereby avoided the club finesse.
 West could mako no lead that would not give South oil the Fe. maining tricks, as any play but c club would allow . ruff in one hand and c discard in the other, and the club lead was ID to the ace-king- jack in declaror's hand.
 By refusing the club finegge, game was made.
 (Copyrisht, 1888, NEA Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

blue satin gowns with bluo acceS- gorieB. The children of Mary were dressed in whitO gowns with tullo wells. Tho brlde'B mother Q navy blue print with c corsage of gars denias, and the brldegroom'B moths or wore navy blue and a corBago Of gaFdoniag. Tho best man was John Lucarelli, brother of the groom, and the usherB were Domenlc and IIts tore epadola, brothers of tho bride,
 Many relatives from outsofstoWn and this city attended the wedding reception which took place at Wa. veriy Inn, Cheshire. After tho TO. ception the bridal couple left on . motor trip, and on their return will reside on Walnut street extension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
PersonaL
Edna LeCIair Honored By Friends At Girls Club

nest Archambauik Yvonne iIeon, Mary puhaime, Lucille Begnal, Jack Tangley, Helen 9hatAs, Frank por. tor, Arthur Kelly, Eva Graham, 1nes McAullen, Mae Montambault, Bertha Blanchette, Bernard noyco, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Bears, William Os- borne, Alfred ArchaFibault, Stella drazloso, Edmund Lemleux, Perry Tram, 9adl0 Hayese Elizabeth Mon. tambault, Maurice CosBette, Daniel CArdoEgl, Paul Lucien, Oscar Mon. tambault, Joseph Barone, Leo Bes langer, and the Misses Florence Montambault, Bridget Bowling, fla. gci Allyn, Martha Morris, Ann Kei- fer, Mary Aichoson, Helen glnger, Elsie keisring, Henrietta MieykoSki, Loretta gpanska, Betty Malthy, Gertrude puhailne, Jessie Aitchos son, Mary Lynch, Peg Lahey, Gtas sic zigadto, Loretta Archanbault, Betty ooulot, Mary doulet, Rather. inc ooulet, Doris Lanouette, Martha Lanouette, Betty Morrison, Bella Le Clair, Katherine Kerr, Myrtle Fec. teau, Angeline Masse, Della Hplattl, Mary Chesinas, Betty 0raf, Lillian duadino, Harriet McLelland, Alice WAterworth, Dorothy To Clalr, Flos 70 To Clair, Adelaide Larrow, Kath- orino Mullaney, Eileen Murphy, Jennie Daddona, Margaret Russelils 10, Mary oiimartin, Anna Planning, Mary Dunn, Margaret Flynn, Bers nadette AFchambault, Eva Green. wood, Florence Greenwood, Bertha Greenwood, Josephine vanni, Mary Connolly, AnnaStasia Wendrowgki, Ann HagBtrom, Helen Quilter, Ves ronlca shugrue, Edna Lelsrlng, Boss sio Harteye, Catherine Heary, Helen 0oulet, Eugenia ooulet, Edna Le Clair, denevieve Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Bayview

Mrs. Philip MaSteFbone will hold . bingo party at her cottage tonight for the benefit of the association. These affairs are largely attended by summer residents.
 Ds. end Mrs. John Fruil have re- turned home after spending several weeks at the beach.
 AAisg LoEettA Boweg is spending the remainder Of tho season ct the beach.
 Mfr. and Mrs. George Culhane of Euclid avenue are spending the TO. Iiiainder of tho season on the wa- ter front.
 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy have returned to their home after spending two weeW ct the beach.
 Robert German and James Willis Of Saratoga, ". F., arrived Sunday to spend two weeks as guests Of Mrs. Charles German of Grove street, wlio B spending the summer ct the beach.
 Mir. and Mrs. ]. |. Ward and fams fly arc vacationing on Lawrence avenue for two weeks.
 Miss Elizabeth Dagiey ef Nauga. tuck entertained Miss June Doiaii Of Port Jarvis, N. Y.
 Many of the bathers who were on ths beach recently had the pleas. uFe Of seeing tho Won HindenbeFg as it passed over the Sound.
 Miss Mary Robinson end Joseph Robinson gre spending two weeks ct their cottage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
LUCARRLLT.gPADOLA

A very pretty wedding took place Monday, August i7, at gk Lucy'B church when Miss Anne L. Hpadola, daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. gpRs doIa of East Farm street became tho brldo of Vincent !. Lucareili, son of Mir. and Mrs. Alfonso Lu. careili of North Main street, Rev. Felix scoglio performing the cerOs mony before . largo gathering of friends and relations. The altar Wag decorated with gladioii and palms. Mrs. Anthony Romanicllo and Robert Del Russo were soioiBtS, Mrs. Ernest Carosella presiding at tho organ. The bride who was giv- on in marriage by her father wore . gown Of Courtship satin with c train and long sleeves. Her long yoli was styled with Q cap of orange blossoms which formed the crown, and she carried c shower bouquet of white roses and lilies Of the yals Iey, Miss Louise gpadola of Dors chester, Masg,, was maid Of honor, and wore c peach col0red mousse Inc de sole gown with . peach ttirs ban. She carried roses Of . shade similar to her gown with blue lace flowers. The two bridesmaids wore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

Miss Cora MOntambaulk Mrs, Elizabeth Montamhault, and Mrs. Maurice Oogsette were hgBtossoB at Q miscellaneous shower given nt the Hcovill 0irig' club rooms recently in honor Of Miss Edna LeClair who is Co Dc married Go Wllfred Montana bault iEl September. Miss heOlalr was the recipient of many beautls 1lll and useful gifts. Those attend- ing were the Mrs. Henry Larron, William Greenwood, Michael Daly, R. Levosque, RosanIia Archambault, Alexander Lemietix, Ango 0roat, John Wrenn, Dorothy Martlno, jo- Boph Lanouette, Nonie Curley, Elens " Montambault, Anna Duffy, Ers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
.ShOsUer Held For BGrbara Smith

Mlns Barbara Smith Of Adelaide avenue was tendored 0 mlsoellan. eous shower recently by Mrs. Wll- liam Monroe oe Thomaston. Mas smith received many gifls from her friends in attendance who were: Mrs. Charles Thornley, Mrs, Charles Benedict ,Asrs. Burton Seaman, Mrs. Roy nyWatoE, Mrs. Rolln crose, Mrs, Wesloy EanchoF, Of Norfolk, Va, Mrs. Wlnifred Haywood, Mrs. VII. liam Monroe. Mlnses Florence Platt, Eleanor Benedict, Harriet Mosgrove, EunicO Mclaughlin, Jane Hayward, catherine Mclean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Tho results in the Monday after noon session of tho Cornell Bridge club conducted ct co Linden street were as follows: high north and south, Miss Anna ConnorS and Mrs. Eugene Doherty 02, Mrs, Claude Dyers and Mrs. John Collins 8Oh; cast and west, Mrs. Edgar DaunaiB and Mrs. Charles Ferry 0iM, Mrs. A. R. Smith and Mrs. William Con- nell 87. The official standing to date iB Mrs. Connoll and Mrs. Smith .600, Miss Hengoveld and Mrs. Duncan .b00, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Dyers .b7i, and Mrs. Roland and Mrs Btandlford .b0B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary OG the American Bridge League

Avoids Fnesse for Game Decarer Eliminates Two Side Suits, Then Throws in Opponent for Lead
 That Assures Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Birthday Party Is
 GiUen Miss B0rk0s

Miss Patricia Barkas of Alder street was guest of honor ct . surprise birthday party on Saturday given by her sisters Helen and Stella, in honor of her 2ist birth- day, The rooms were beautifully decorated and Q buffet lunch was served. Those attending were Miss Patricia Barkas, William Murscoe, Adele MaEaika, Buster Dresher, Hel. on Barkas, Edward Nolan, Stella BRrkas, Theodore HeglemAn, Jane LingiS, Leon Roberts, Patricia Ro. manauskaS, Dred Hyland, Anasta- sia Patasius, Frank Naulokas, Ona Tennis, Albert Mitchell, jry Anna Barkas, George Weiss, Vera Kukaus. kas, Roy Gordon, Isabel FitEger- aid, Steve Andros, Anastasia Feb. elskas, v. Rodgers, Anna ZabelskaS, Dr. Phil, Helen ZebelskaS, George Rugglos, Vivian JaursaVich, Charles Barron, Helen Butler and Russell Alexander, Out of town guests were from Bridgeport, New Haven and New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Dagley on. tertainOd their daughter, Sally Lou, recently at their cottage at Lake Hitchcock in honor of her fourth birthday Among those present were: Joyce Hayes, Shirley Asker, Dorothy Madden, Edward Madden, Bill Askier, Edward Carey, Bud Pickering, Edward and Bobby Bag. Icy, MT. and Mrs. James Dunn, Mrs. Michael Hayes, MT. and Mrs, Rich. ard 0again, Mrs. Margaret Darson, Mir and Mrs. Carl Dupree, Miss Mae Allen, Michael Ladden, Viola slo. Vcr, Marion McKeever, Mfr. and Mrs. Richard Haggorty, Joseph Bagley, Joseph Bagley, Jr,, and MT. and Mrs. Edward Bagley.
 Miss Mary Carmody and her niece, Miss Beebe Callahan of Bridge street spent tho weekend in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
PersoIlal

pr. Erederica Alexander of VII. low street is . guest at Jasper Park lodge, Jagper National park, Albers to, in the Canadian Rockies.
 Mfr. and Mrs. A. T. lEaiblng and their daughter, Eleanor, and Miss Alice Whelan have returned to their home on Magiil street after gpend- ing three weeks at Bayview.
 The Misses Helen McNlR, Mar. garet Delaney, May Luddy, and Mauroen Luddy of this city left yes- terday on motor trip to Canada. They will be gone two weeks.
 William KiIrcy of Washington, D. O., is visiting with Edward Bergin of Baldwin street.
 Miss Eleanor Mcdrath of Rose land avenue and Miss Mary Mcs 0rath of Tower road gre vacations ing iFl Bermuda, They sailed Fes centiy on the Monarch of Bermuda.
 David Noonan, Jr, of Highland avenue has returned homo after spending some time ct Atlantic City, N. J. as the guest of his brother, Donald Noonan.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Egan and family Of Baldwin street are on c two weeks motor trip to Maine.
 Miss Katherine Dowd of Bridge street has returned after spending the weekend in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

Azra MaEgarel German e Oro4s street has returned from an aAs tended tour Co Canada, where sfa visited Montreal. euehoe. and ole tawa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Labor Day Bride Is
 Honored By Friends

Miss Lena Caldafone was hostOBs ct c surprise kitchen shower given recently ct the home of Mrs. Frank Lacilla of Bank street for Miss Hes len DaFiacig, who ig to Do married Labor Day to Bart DaTliano. The future bride received many beautis ful and useful gifts from those Ats tending among whom were: Nellie Damacis, Irene Damacig, TesBie Da' IIiiano, Angle Pietrunti, Mary Pes truntl, TeBSlc CAldarono, Lena Cal- darone, Josephine Bozyuto, Angie Pinto, Connie BerArdi, Helen Do. inaciS, Mrs. Lewis Crosse, Mrs. Jo. soph duerrora, Mrs. Paul 0uEzardi, Mrs. Joseph Damiano, Mrs. Frank DAmacig, Mrs. Joseph Cipriano, Mrs, Joseph eanti, end Mrs. Frank La. cilia.
 The marriage of Miss Margaret Doty of Wingted and David Rae Of East Main street, this city, took place last Friday evening at the First Baptist church itl this city, Rev. David ?. Gains ofiiciating. Mrs. Bernard white attended the bride, and Leon Benjamin was best man, Tho bride wore white crepe with pink accessories, c shoulder corgage Of pink roses, and her attendant wore Q black and white ensemble with matching accessories, and . coFBAge Of roses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25
Weddings

AaEs. James Eevosuua e Wn1as socket R [. has been waiting H sister, Clara f,A Chance e xNnnn bury street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

William KiIrcy of Washington, D. o. is visiting with Edward Dergin of Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

MT. and Mrs. Edward Egan and family Of Baldwin street are on c two weeks motor trip to Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-25

Miss Katherine Dowd of Bridge street has returned after spending the weekend in New York city.
The Washington times., 1936-04-17

ship, although 1t may be that he
won't command the Hindenburg,
which is the name of the new ship,
when it sails into New York in q
month or two on the first of what
may be a dozen crossings this
year. The good doctor is in the
bad graces of Herr Hitler and his
boys.
Eckener refused to permit the
use of the Hindenburg for propa.
ganda purposes in the recent Ger
man elections. He also took no
active part in the compaign, say.
ing that politics was not his prov
ince. AS a result, his name was
conspicuously absent in the Ger.
man press accounts of the trans
atlantic flight.
After Count Zeppelin, it was
Eckener, his assistant, who took
up the cause of the dirigible and
the building of them at Fried
richshafen. Irecall we'll the thrill
of the first Eckener flight to the
United States in the ZR-3 in 1924.
The arrival was exciting enough,
but the departure was one of the
finest sights these eyes have wit
messed. 1t was made at night,
The Washington times., 1936-04-17
Listen, World!
By T. E. Powers
BY Elsie Robinson
WHO ARE THE BRAVEST?

tiers. Weary letters, scribbled on
a corner of the kitchen sink.
Worried letters, written on some
battered old desk after the boss
had gone. Thousands of letters
from those who never make the
front page-never lead great
cruSadeS-never go free to the
far-flung adventures.
INSIDE FACTS
And so today I'm going to
answer all those letters. I'm
going to tell you something that
will pin no medals on me but will
maybe ease that ache in your own
heart, my dear. And bolster up
that faltering pride.
I'm going to tell you the truth
the deep, inside truth about the
Wild and the Free. And I Can
tell you that truth because I've
been one of them.
I've been a maverick all my
life. Out on the ranges from
where I come a maverick Is an
unbranded steer or COW that be-
longs to no herd and acknowl-
edges no corral. There are
h u m a n mavericks as well as
bovine ones, and all my life I've
been one Of them.
I have done those spectacular
things you envy. I've run those
reckless risks and led those riots,
and snorted my way through life
to suit my fancy. And many q
one, including myself, has called
me brave.
But I'm telling you, stranger,
that it Would haze taken more
sheer courage for me to sit dotD1
as you haze done and do my daily
round and StGy il, my dutJM rut
than it ever has taken to lead
any riot or run any risk.
MORE COURAGE
I'm not proud Of saying this.
I'm not proud of the hurt I've
given and the fences I've broken
and the waste I've left behind
me. If I had it to do over I'd be
different. I'd be really brave In
stead of just looking the part.
But we can't undo the fool
things we've done. Yet we can, If
we're decent-and if We come to
have a little real courage at last
use our own folly to heal the
Other Fellows hurt.
So that's why I, who have been
a maverick, am telling you that
we wild ones are not so hot.
There's more gallantry and
courage functioning in dark little
kitchens and shabby offices than
ever strutted under any spotlight.
And you can lift your tired head
from the dishpan, Mary, and your
weary hands from the machine
bench, John, and stop wishing
that you might have been a hero.
For here stands one before
you, her hat in her hand, her
hand on her heart, who saluteS
YOU because YOU ARE!
Copyright 1885, by King Features
Syndicate, 1nc.)
The Washington times., 1936-04-17

gle of the. nine %""i" C' "A
teenth, that of sail or steam on
the waves. The victory then was
to steam, a victory won on the
basis of speed.
Germany alone Of all nations
clings to the lighter than-ajr craft.
She has had success with her zep-
pelins whereas elsewhere, notably
in the United States and in Eng
land, the career of the dirigible
has been one of disaster.
Since 1918, eighteen major air
ships have been destroyed in
peace-time accidents, three of
these involving the American
dirigibles, Shenandoah, Akron
and Macon. Another disaster on
our shores was the loss of the
1talian-built Roma which crashed
at Hampton Roads in 1922.
England gave up on the dirigi-
BILE after the destruction of the
R101, largest ship of its kind in
the world, which ran into a hill
at Beauvais, France, in 1880. This
mishap came nine years after the
spectacular loss of the ZR-2,
which fell in flames into the Hum
Der River at Hull. The zR-2 was
on a trial trip, prior to being
turned over to the United States
Navy.
Frances prize airship, the Dix
nude was lost almost without
trace during a flight over the
Mediterranean in December, 1928.
Fifteen men were aboard, and
only the mangled body Of the com
mander of the ship was given up
by the waves.
DIR. ECKENER
Despite this unhappy record,
the dirigible has many Staunch
advocates here and in other coun-
tries outside of Germany. OF
course, in Germany she needs
none. One just doesn't bring up
the question of the airplane