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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
A Booklet on Astronomy.

To serve the lively interest in this
subject this bureau offers an unusual
booklet on Astronomy. Astronomy is
Americas most popular scientific hobby.
Everybody is interested in the sun,
MOON stars, and planets. The booklet
answers more than 500 questions on the
subject. Order your copy now. 1nclose
ten cents to cover cost and handling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

who have since then become world re-
nowned make the book particularly in
teresting. Clemenceau, Balfour, As
quith, Brisbane and many others now
familiar wherever newspapers are read
were just beginning to attract atten-
ton. World leaders OF the day were
men and women with whom 1t was his
business to become acquainted in his
search for the center of the constantly
boiling political pot. IT he by chance
missed the scene of few explosions in
the course of his long career, it was be-
cause more than one lid blew OF stimuli
taneously and 1t. was physically tmpos-
sible to be in two or more widely
separated localities at the same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

When the United States Supreme
Court decides on the right of member
to consideration Of his probable views
it carries on in a way that tests opinion
without prejudice or favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

When an element OF dependence Is
frankly being placed on the influence
of terror there is no use in trying to be
daintily particular as to the kind to be
selected Any old false face will be
good enough for the evenings celebra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

AS pictures Of new Zoo inhabitants
are displayed, doubts arise as to
whether there are so many animals
that have never learned to laugh nor
to talk sufficiently to give a reason for
not doing So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

Problems affecting the Nations purse
are numerous. 1t may be too much
to hope that the generosity and wisdom
SO obviously at hand can be made avail
able to correct them all at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

Tourists abroad continue to report
that some of the noblest specimens Of
architecture remain unrestored, but in
the pressure of events do not seek to
explain why.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
White Collars.

Prom the Dayton Herald.
The white collar class will disappear.
means a pesSimistic editorial writer.
Judging by the number OF those new
colored shirts We see around this ONCE
it already has.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
Hot Air Craftsmanship.

From the Scranton Times.
An important move for peace could be
the installation of air conditioning units
in the council chambers OF European
governments. This might lessen the
prevailing high temperatures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

An airplane disaster calls attention to
an unfortunate situation which must
have expert attention. 1t cannot cor
rect itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

When Kipling said of East and West,
land never the twain shall meet" 1t may
be that he only hoped so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

English still expresses thoughts OF
nobility and power 1t will continue to be
heard with respect even among the
dilettante.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
The Odds.

The politician makes his play
A cherished goal to reach.
You risk your taxes, day by day.
He only risks q speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

Disappointed.
my daughter is going to marry q
chauffeur" exclaimed Mr. Chuggins.
Are you disappointed"
Eyes. 1t looks like reflection on the
way I have been driving the old family
car"
"A smiling friend who hates you"
said Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, lis
less DANGEROUS than 4 frowning enemy
who fears you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

Fact and PhantAsy.
Truth is stranger than fiction"
"It isn't" answered Senator Sorghum.
THAT impression is due to the fact that
fiction is so frequently substituted for
the truth"
Jud Tunkins says = good servant Is
one who knows how to disobey with
deferential discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
Amid Red Tape.

Amid Red Tape.
Although a thought should boldly throh
It may remain unheard.
The man who really knows his JOB
Should seldom say word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

"A cheater," says Uncle Eben, has no
friends except folks dat imasines dey
kin cheat better dan he does"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

LATEST Oh his PUBLICATIONS. mount TO SCaR-
gering proportions when it comes to
recording them In the form of an H.
Illuminating and intensely interesting
narrative.
1t has not, Of course been possible to
include the whole range of adventures
in this one volume, which leaves the
very pleasing prospect of more to come
The present narrative begins with the
Parnell era of excitement and runs
through the period of his first years
as . reporter in England and in France
and on to his experiences in the Bal
kans, winding up in New York just on
the eve of the uprising in Morocco.
From the vast storehouse of knowledge
and adventures in one of the most spec
tacular ages in the history of the world,
Mr.. Bonsal selects rich and interesting
array of occasions and personalities that
revive and refresh memories of world
that has indeed vanished.
He was present when Arthur James
Balfour made his maiden appearance
as undersecretary for Ireland. He heard
young Herbert Asquith, an undistin-
guished barrister, make an eloquent if
unsuccessful plea in q police court for
the liberation of John Burns and his
riotous followers He tells the story of
John L. Sullivan and the Prince of
Wales, who became Edward VII, be-
coming acquainted and creating a stir
in a Jockey club. He recites the story of
his entrance into the inner circle of the
Boulanger movement and also tells Of
his famous interview with the prime
minister of Austria. His acquaintance
with armies il intimate, and his descrip-
ton OF them in all parts of the world
sums up in the conviction that "all
armies smell alike"
Young men whose names were scarcely
known at the turn OF the century and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20

@. What is Baraca?-E. B.
A. Baraca is the name given to young
mems Bible classes, founded in 1890 by
Marshall A. Hudson. The name is a
Hebrew word meaning blessed. Its OBJ
ject is the work of young men for young
men In acknowledging the sacredness of
the Bible. the Bible school. and the
church. The motto is: Win the one
next to YOU" The slogan: I'VE do
things"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Sisterhold Holds
 Annual Elections

Officers of the Sisterhood of Tenn pie Israel were elected at meet ing of the group held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. A. H. Weisman.
 Mrs. Samuel P. Elman was chosen president of the organization and other officers include: vice-pres- ident, Mrs. Harry Liebeskind; sec retary, Mrs. Louis Freedman; f1nan- cial secretary, Mrs. Samuel Holczer, and treasurer, Mrs. Phillip Bern stein.
 The Board of Directors of the Sisterhood includes the newly elect ed officers and the following mem- bers: Mrs. Benjamin Czaroff, Mrs Merrill Polancer, Mrs. Marcus Weis- man, Mrs. Joseph Gaver, Mrs. A. H Weisman, Mrs. Burton Spirit, Mrs Sara Knopp. Mrs. Louis Liebeskind Mrs. Max Kriegle and Mrs. Albert Cantor.
 Miss Janet Griswold Smith of WoodSide avenue wa elected Hobby Show Chairman at Cornell Uni verSity recently.
 Mrs. Frederick w. Holcomb and her daughters, Misses Nancy and Martha Holcomb and Mrs. Pierre S.. DuPont, III, of Prospect street, are spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Minor s. Pierce of Watertown avenue have returned af- ter spending 8 few days in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Personal
Women s Clubs Federation Gathers Here Next Week

Women's Clubs from throughout the state will be well represented at the two-day convention of the Connecticut Federation of Women's clubs which is scheduled to be held 1 in this city on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The Hotel Elton and the Waterbury Women's club will be the scenes of many interesting sessiosn of the conven- tion.
 Mrs. John L. Geist of Cheshire, third vice-president of the fedora tion, is chairman of the general program which will include rou- tine business, prominent state speak CTS and a musical portion.
 The theme of the convention is ''The Truth Shall Set Thee Free. and the theme address will be de- livered by Rev. John Curry Walk CT during the Wednesday morning program. The presiding officer will be Miss Florence L. Sutton, of Greenwich, president of the state federation, and she will make her address as president at the Wednesday morning session. There will also be an address at the Wednesday morning session. There will also be an address at this sesion on "Resettlement Phases" by Ceceh aVan Auken.
 The afternoon session, which will also be held in the ballroom will include an address by Rev. Dr. Sherrard Roy, pastor of the First Baptist church of Wor- cester, Mass, and an addres sby Harold F. Strong, director or tile Connecticut Junior Republic al Litchfield, on "A New Citizenship. Numerous reports will be made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Ladies' Auxiliary
 Card Party Tonight

A large card party is being given this evening at Hibernian Hall by the members of the Ladies Auxiliary, Division 57, A. O. H. Plans have been made to accommodate a large attendance.
 The affair is in charge of Mrs. Mary Bresnahan, Mrs. Catherine Murphy, Mrs. Hannah Shanahan, Mrs. Margaret Parker and Mrs. Loretta Maher.
 Mrs. Harry Palmerini of Brock street was hostess at diner party Saturday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Julie Ann Bres- son, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Bresson of Torrington, who IS being married on Monday, May 24, in Los Angeles, Calif, to c. Fred erick Krouse of New York city. Miss BresSon, a graduate of St. Johns hospital in Long Island, who was associated with the Greenpoint hos pital until recently, left yesterday for California.
 Guests at the dinner were MT. and Mrs. Paul Bresson, MT. and Mrs. L.. E. Bresson of Boston, MT. and Mrs A. Baldassari, MT. and Mrs. P Giusti, MT. and Mrs. C.. Sebastian elli, MT. and Mrs. M. Del Debbo MT. and Mrs. J. Maxwell, MT. and Mrs. M. D. Roy of Bantam MT and Mrs. R. Booth of Meriden, MT. and Mrs. Roy Crosby, MT. and Mrs J. Abondelo, Harry Palmerini, Mrs Mary Dondero, Mrs. Alice Vose, Mrs. Lena Clemente, Miss Virginia Bres- son, student at Simmons college, Boston, Miss Emily Roy of Water town, Misses Lydia Turrit, Mary K. Gleason, Marie Verlato of Torring- ton, Julia Giusti, Annie Garbarino, Rita Palmerini, Miss Noreen Hogan of Torrington, Raymond Jacquot of Bridgeport, Alfred Roy, Robert Belervie of Watertown, Emanuel Gambogi, Serafino Quirici and Jo- seph Palmerini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Weddings
Associates Honor POOer Employees

A dinner dance was rendered last evening in the Rhythm Room of the Hotel Elton by more than two hundred fellow employees from the Connecticut Light and Power company and friends of Arthur Bray, who is to be married to Lucille B. Farley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. L. Farley of 12O Rose land avenue, Waterbury, and Ray mond F. Beardslee, who is to be married to Doris Lindmark, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. G. Lindmark of Bridgeport, in the near future.
 During the dinenr a varied pro- gram of entertainment was ren- dered by vocal and instrumental artists. c. J. Allen, manager of the Waterbury district, acted as toastmaster while the presentation of a large radio each to MesSrs. Bray and Beardslee was made by J. E. King, operating superinten- dent of the company.
 The arrangements were in charge of Tom Flanagan, Francis Dwyer, Ole Martel, Ernest Green and Bill Jones.
 The guests included: MT. and Mrs. O. J. Allen, MT. and Mrs George Beckley, MT. and Mrs. Louis Bisi0,
 MT. and Mrs. John Burg, MT. and Mrs. John Beccia, MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Flanagan, Dr. and Mrs. Ireland of New Milford, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Judd, John J. Roberts, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Schandelmaier, MT. and Mrs. Russell Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moss of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Frank Monaghan, MT. and Mrs. Robert Lagerquist, MT and Mrs. Fred Bray of Alabama. MT. and Mrs Lester Reynolds of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. George Barnes, MT. and Mrs. A. Lindmark Farley, Christine Hathaway, Lois Thatcher, Edwina Thatcher, Anna Mulvaney, Ruth Keavney, Esther Mccarthy, Helene Mcclure, Mar garet O'Conner, Gertrude Sher- wood, Mary Sheehan, Alice Hedder- man, Carrie Bush, Mabel Filming, Helen Schmidt, Edna B. Fogarty, Florence DeFabritis, Katherine Starbuck, Marjorie Farley, Gather inc Butler, Waffle Brockert, Alice Benson, Rose Rafferty, Marie Dal- ton, Emily Balinsky, Helene Bin- der, Evelyn Lindmbark of Bridge port.
 Arnold Davidson, Joseph May, James Moffatt, Lee Gibson, Ivan Adams, Roland Bannister, Eugene B. Ripley, D. E. Sweet, James Kiely, Frank Reiphold, H. S. Platt, Fred Harrison, J. E. King, w. T. Jebb, George Hanel, E. J. Am- berg, R. R. Lautenschlager, Ker- meth Beckley, F. c. Dunsmoor, Rob- ert Coleman, A. J. Drummond, Raymond Synott, Fred Webb, George Cuddy, Gunnar Swanson, Irving Hansen, Vincent Hayes, Stu art Heitman, Ray Culver, Harold Kopp, Ray Watts, David Price, o. A. Martel, Robert Seaman, George Lynch, T. Breithaupt, w. O. Nell son, Earl Pierson, Leo McMahon, Arthur Kunkel, E. K. By, William Howe, Emmet Shuts, Robert Snow, William Phelan, William Griffin, Edward Mclean, Harry Owens, Justin Clarke, c. Bennett. James Brennan, Robert Drakeley. N. Valerie, George Mabry, William Dumschott, James Hyland, Francis Dwyer, Ernest Green, A. J. Camp hell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Daughters Of Italy
 Arrange ActiUities

The Daughters of Italy circle, Forest of America will celebrate their annual Mothers day with an appropriate program following a short business meeting tomorrow evening. The mothers will be guests of the circle and program of en- tertainment and serving of refresh ments is planned. Mrs. Daniel Suoz- 20 is chairman of the committee and is assisted by Mrs. P. Iacovino, Mrs. A. Luccaro, Mrs. Elvira Nacl- eric, Mrs. L. Carosella, Mrs. J. Par ziale and Miss Olga Piola.
 The circle is completing plans for participation in a statewide initia- tion of members in all the circles throughout the state which will take place the latter part of June in New Haven, and 8 dinner will follow at Wilcox pier. Supreme offi- cers from New York city and other parts of the country will be ln attendance.
 Miss Elsie Peters of South Main street is spending several days ,n New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Garden Clubs Held
 State Meet Yesterday

The Waterbury Garden club was hostess at the semi-annual meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Garden clubs held yesterday at the Waterbury Women's club. A lunch con was held at noon at the Hotel Elton.
 The morning session was devoted to reports of various departments of the federation. Among those mak- ing reports were Mrs. Frederick Carder of Cheshire, who discussed horticulture, and Mrs. Franklin D. Kirkbride of New Canaan who made a report on what is being done in the field of conservation.
 Mrs. John Lynch of Ridgefield, vice-president of the federation, was presiding officer.
 Specially invited guests were Mrs. Joseph s. Leach of Walpole, Mass, regional vice-president of the na- tional federation; Mrs. John A. Bar " of Bridgeport; Mrs. Charles $. Simpson of Norwalk, and Mrs. Rock we'll D. Talmadge of Fairfield.
 The principal speaker at the aft ernoon session was Mrs. Fac Hut tenlocher of Des Moines, Iowa, an editor of Better Homes and Gardens and in charge of the junior garden club department of the national fed eration. She described the develop ment of the junior garden club movement throughout the country.
 Another speaker at the afternoon session was Edgar L. Heermance of New Haven, secretary of the Connecticut Forest and Park asso- citation, who described the work be- ing done to beautify Connectlcut highways and parks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Sigma lota Theta Sorority Dance Being Held Friday

Plans have been completed for the annual Maytime dance of the Beta chapter of the Sigma Iota Theta which is to be held at Waverly Inn tomorrow evening. The arrangements were completed at meeting of the group held on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Adeline Rizzolo of Summer street.
 Miss Lucy Russo is chairlady of the event and is being assisted by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Sacred Heart Group
 Announces Plans

The Sacred Heart High School Alumnae has announced prellmn-, ary arrangements for their annual early summer dance.
 The affair this year will De dinner dance to be held on Frloay evening, June 4, at Barney Rapps Pavilion Royale.
 Miss Rita Corden is chairman o1 the event and members of her as sisting committee include: Mar garet Sullivan, Jeannette Blake, Mrs. Florence Sullivan, Lorraine Jackson Kaye Martin, Mary Hartye, Rita A. Corden, Susan Guerrera, Julia cav anaugh, Mary Bannon and MarJorle Kopp.
 Mrs. Nathaniel R. Bronson IS opening her garden at HlllcresC, Middlebury, this afternoon from to 6 o'clock, for a silver tea, the proceeds to benefit the hospita! bed fund of the First Church. Presiding at the tea table will be Mrs. Cort- land de Lacey Evans, Mrs. William P. Arnold, and Mrs. Horace Bald win. Assisting in serving will be Mrs. Walter Dallas, Mrs. Henry Griggs, Mrs. Harold Craw and Mrs. John Vaill.
 Mrs. Matilda Montgomery of this city, a member of Lady McAlplne Lodge. Daughters of Scotia, was elected outside guard at the annual election of officers of the state or ganization held yesterday 1n New Britain. Other members of the local lodge attending included Miss Annie Anderson, of Terryville. Mrs. Eliza beth Hellman, of Greenwich, Mrs. Nettie Bell, Mrs. Alice Nutbrown, Mrs. Margaret McEvoy, Mrs. Nellie Crichton, Mrs. Clara Sutherland ana Mrs. Elizabeth Macintosh.
 Miss Helen Koslosky was hostess at a linen shower given recently for Mrs. L. Steiger, of New York City, the former Adeline Reiser, of this city. Those attending were Misses Mary Ippolito, Mildred Hanson, Hei- en Laccone, Frances Laccone, Doris Martel, Elsie Kleinschmidt, Emily wall and Mrs. Paul Baer, Mrs. Wall, Mrs. Leroy Kleinschmidt, Mrs. Hel- muth Stridde, Mrs. J. Donosky, Mrs. Emil Reiser, Mrs. Ralph Shultz, Mrs. Louis Reiser, and Mrs. Edward kos- loSky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

diamond and a spade as well. Hop ing to drop the diamond jack, he led to du4nmy's queen, but the jack dot not fall.
 Now, with only three trumps left, he returned dummy's fourth club and ruffed in his own hand. He then laid down the ace and queen of trump, and entered the dummy with the king of spades to lead an- other round of trump. On this he discarded a low spade.
 Declarer had taken his one chance to make the contract. He led dunn my,s last diamond. and. aS east held the jack and no more clubs, the contract was fulfilled.
 Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

Mary Rotella, Marie Verrastro, Adeline Rizzolo and Pauline Mem primo.
 Final plans were also made for the State Convention which is to be held at the Hotel Stratfield in Bridgeport on Saturday, May 18th with sorority members attending from New Haven, Hartford, Bridge port, Stamford and this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

Bridge players and writers have discovered that many of the most interesting hands in play come as a result of rather enthusiastic bid- ding by the declaring side. That IS certainly the case in today's haud, but the way in which the problem of play which resulted from the optimistic bidding was solved makes the hand worth more than passiug attention.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in yesterday after noon's session of the Cornell Con- tract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South: Mrs. John Dillon and Mrs. Matthew Doyle, 94; Miss Rachel Hengeveld and Mrs. John Cruess, 30; and East and West: Mrs. Asa York and Mrs. Joseph Riley, 941z, and Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Eugene Doherty, 801s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Gents OF The Hill Arrange Dinner Dance For May 28

members working as committee for the affair, are making prepara- tions to accommodate large at- tendance.
 William ODonnell is chairman of the general committee and Jerry Kerwin is in charge of the pro- gram. Other members of the club who are assisting are: John Thomp- osn, Joseph Bowey, Robert Grady, Robert German, Joseph Quilter, Will liam Boughton, William Johnston, George Luddy, James Hartnett and Edward Curley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13
Weddings
RAEBURN- -SCHOONNfAKER

RAEBURN-SCHOO
 MT. and Mrs. George Schoonmak- CT of Dikeman street announced the marriage of their daughter, Harriet Edith, to Archibald James Raeburn, third son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Raeburn of Woodbine street. The wedding took place on Saturday, May 8, in Brewster, N. Y. at St. Andrews church. Rev. Frederick Coleman, pastor, officiated. The att tending couple were Miss Marjorie Biggins and Francis J. Arintas. The couple are now residing in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

Barney Rapps Pavilion Royale, at West Haven, has been chosen by the Gents of the Hill for their first spring dinner-dance, which will take place Friday evening, May 28. Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

West continued with the ace of clubs, after cashing the king, and south ruffed. He then returned a diamond, which east won with the ace. The queen of clubs was returned. and South ruffed.
 As south had lost two tricks, he could not afford to give up another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

during the afternoon by numpcr of committees.
 At { o'clock on Wednesday after noon there will be a Maytime tea at the clubhouse on Central ave- nue. A one-act play will be pre- scented by the Winsted Women's club.
 A president banquet will take place at 7:3O at The Elton, one of the features of which will be a con- cert by the Waterbury Women's Club chorus, under the direction of Charles Platt. An informal recep- ton will follow.
 Thursdays schedule starts at 7:30 a. m. with presidents council breakfast at The Elton, with Mrs. Earle B. Young of West Haven, pre- siding.
 The feature of the regular morn ing session which is scheduled to begin at g o'clock at The Elton is a departmental symposium under the title: "Why My Department is the most important for the progress and efficiency of the Connecticut State Federation" Mrs. Joseph M. Gorton of Glastonbury, will give a report on the general federation meeting held recently at Tulsa, Okla. Awards in membership poetry publicity, and press will be an- nounced at this session.
 The junior luncheon is scheduled for 12;30 at The Elton, with Mrs. Royce D. McAllister of Suff1eld pre- siding. The junior conference will be held at the clubhouse on Central avenue at 2 o'clock.
 The closing session of the con- vention will be held in The Elton ballroom starting at o'clock. There will be two addresses, one by Will liam B. Elwell, vice-principal of Crosby High school, on Delights of Literature" and one by Evelyn Scanlon, on Imperialism or Com munism." There will be music and the concluding of the business of the convention.
 Tap dancing and speciality num- bers will predominate the program to be given by large group of Miss Elinor Miles students at the Wa terbury Women's Club auditorium tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. All of Miss Miles classes will be repre- sented in the program which will also include songs, ensemble num- bers and solo dances.