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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Sedgwick Guards In
 Brilliant Function
Annual Military Ball, New Years Eve to Be Most Color
 full Social Event in Years History Reviewed

Captain Peter E. Fox, commanding of1cer, will lead the grand march at the second annual military ball of Sedgwick Guard, Company G, 102nd Infantry, Connecticut Nations ] Guard, New Years eve in the state armory. Plans for the affair, which will embody all the military pomp and ceremony which featured the affairs of 20 years ago, are being made by committee headed by Lieut.. Cyril Dunphy, general chair man.
 Formal Attire
 Dress will be strictly military or formal attire. Until last year the company had discontinued the func- tion and because of the success re- alized it was voted to again make the ball an annual event. Last year was the first time the New Years eve ball was held since 1913.
 The armory will be beautifully decorated, and music will be by Don Grasso's 20-piece Purple Rhythm. A caterer has been engaged to serve dinner.
 Members of the general staff of Connecticut and staff officers of the 102nd Infantry and the 169th In- fantry have been invited. A feature of the ball will be the massing of colors and a drill, in which represen- tatives of each military company will participate. Sterling Guard, Com pany K of Wallingford will give a special drill.
 Lieut.. Dunphy is being assisted on the general committee by Lieut.. Philip Kelly, First Sergeant George Burns, Sergt. Raymond Parks, Sergt. Irving Delaney, Sergt. Thomas Ar- chambault, Corp. John Martin, Corp. Harold O'Reilly, Corp. Gerald Dono- van, Private Lloyd Hallock, Private Kenneth Macdonald and Private Irving Cooke. The ball will start at g D. m.
 History of Unit
 The Sedgwick Guard is a member of the Centennial Guards of Uni form Commands, unit composed of companies of the B original states, which also includes such organiza- tions as the Governors Foot Guard, the Old Guard of New York, the An- cient and Honorable Artillery of Boston.
 Formed in 1871, the Sedgwick Guard was one of Waterbury's finest military units until it disbanded at the time of the World War. For many years the group was command ed by Capt. Alfred Wolff, and later by Capt. Daniel Fitzpatrick.
 The organization was named for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20

Thirty-two programs statewide are being presented by the six units of the WPA Federal Music Project, during the holiday period of which the Bridgeport Symphony orchestra eighty-piece unit under Frank Foti will present four and the Stamford WPA band, under PaSquale zafino, will present five. Hartford'S three units will appear in f1ftten engage ments and Waterbury WPA band in eight.
 Assembly Programs
 Two Christmas assembly pro- grams at the Harding High school on Friday and a holiday concert at the Municipal Hillside home On Thursday will be climaxed by the Christmas Festival on December 28th, when the symphonic unit will be heard at the Central High school Bridgeport, in program which in- cludes five Bridgeport soloiStS; Mar garet Morris, soprano; Lillian An derson, Mezzo-soprano; Laura Brewster, contralto; Reinhard Grah tenor; and Charles MertenS, bari tone.
 The Stamford WPA band is pre- senting a series of five community Christmas concerts from the Town Hall plaza beginning at 7:30 o'clock and extending one hour. This series began with the concert on Decem- Der 10th and will be concluded by the presentation tomorrow night and Saturday night.
 In Waterbury, the WPA band par ticipated in the Community Caro-, Sing on the Green and will make two rounds of carol presentation one Friday evening and one or Saturday evening. On Christmas Eve, the band will be accompanied by the Chase Park Singers, a group of forty.
 Nativity Scene
 In Hartford, the Capital City, ar impressive Nativity Scene of twenty two figures, built by the Fedora Art Project, forms focal point fol municipal observance. Tonight with appropriate ceremony it will first be open to public view in front o1 the Capitol on which occasion Mayor Spellacy will be present with other civic leaders and the Hart. ford Symphonic band of fifty pieces under Angelo Comiglione vii present program beginning at 7:3( o'clock. This same until will play g Christmas program beginning al 8:30 o'clock before the Hartford Times Community Sing tomorrow night. The carol service in which hundreds of choristers will partici. pate will be broadcast nationwide from Hartford Station WHIT ove, the Mutual Broadcasting System beginning at nine o'clock. Or Christmas Eve, the band unit will accompany a chorus of three hun dred school children in 8 carol Sery ice to be held at Nativity Scene be- ginning at five o'clock. This pro- gram will be part of the national observance scheduled at this twi- light hour and thousands of mu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Continental Lodge

Past Master Robert w. Rose and Past Master James Burhoe were the installing officers as new heads of Continental lodge, A. F. & A. M., were inducted last night. The exercises were held at the Masonic temple.
 The newly installed officers are: Master, John Hole; senior warden, Carl F. Heebner; junior warden, Robert Finlay; secretary, Robert W. Rose; treasurer, George H. Crane; senior deacon, Alfred L. Parke; junior reacon, John F. Clement; senior steward, James Humstone; marshal, Francis J.. Merkle; chaplain, Howard w. Mil Ter; tyler, Joseph M. Huey; and Organist, Wales F. Meisinger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
FRATERNAL NEWS
Court Verdi

Michael Castaldi is the new chief ranger of Court Verdi, Foresters of America, having been chosen at the annual meet ing last night. MT. Castaldi suc- ceeds Louis Lerz, who has been serving as chief ranger for eight terms.
 The organization voted contri- buttons to the Anti-Tuberculosis league and the Waterbury So- ciety for Mental Hygiene. The new officers will be installed on January 9th.
 In addition to MT. Castaldi, those elected were: Sub-chief ranger, Louis Ricciardi; treasurer, Felix A. Guarini; financial secre- tary, John Ciullo: recording sec- retary, Reno Benedetto; senior woodward, Gene Leonelli; senior beadle, Camille D'Alessandro; :; junior beadle, Louis Filippelli; trustees, Joseph Tata, Nicholas DiCrisanti and Nicholas DiPaolo; lodge physician, Dr. Saverio Cer- ullo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
TECH STUDENTS
 TO HOLD PARTY
LeavenwOrth Class in Eng. fish Plans Program at
 School Friday

Miss Rosetta O'Brien's sophomore English class at Leavenworth High School will present a Christmas par- ty in their room Friday.
 Peter Pavlik will be in charge of the program and Patsy Parienti will officiate as master of ceremonies. Among the entertainers will be Daniel Perillo who will sing the latest poppular songs to the accom- paniment of his guitar, and Ned Doyle who will recite the tradition al poem "The Night Before Christ maS.'
 The guest entertainer will be Will liam Mastopietro, known to local radio audiences as "Singin' Bill," a vocalist with Timmie Crowe's or- chestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Camp 17

Officers were elected at meet ing of Camp IT, Patriotic Order of America. at Engineers hall last night. The installation will be held Jan. 16.
 Those chosen were: President, Mrs. Bertha Rood; assistant presi- dent, Mrs. Lottie Peircey; vice. president, Mrs. Mary Squires; as- sistant vice president, Mrs. Vera Norman; conductor, Mrs. Lillian Eldridge; recording secretary, Miss Gertrude E. McKegg; financial secretary, Mrs. Bertha Northrop; treasurer, Arthu S. Daniels; guar dian, Mrs. Grace WaShburn: chaplain, Mrs. Hattie Zedlitz; pianist, Mrs. Mary Houghtaling; trustees, Mrs. Zedlitz, Mrs. Hough- taling and Mrs. Squires. A Christ mas party was held after the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20

Maj. Gen. John sedgwick, native of Cornwall Hollow, who was born Sept. 1s, 1913. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he commanded the 9th corps of the Army of the Potomac at Charlottesville, Gettysburg. The Wilderness and Spottsylvania. He was killed in action at Spottsylvania May 9, 1864. Monuments to Gen. Sedgwick have been erected at West Point, Gettysburg and Spottsylvania.
 In 1923, the Sedgwick Guard was reorganized under the command of the late Capt. J. William Carroll, later colonel. The present comman- der, Capt. Fox, has directed the or- ganization since Col. Carroll relin- quished command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
ATTORNEY GETS
 S51O JUDGMENT
Woman Fails to Appear to Contest Action for
 Counsel Fees

A default judgment of $5ls.24 against Mrs. Elsie Hinman Dula Denny of New York and Southbury, was entered in superior court yes- terday by Judge Frank P. McEvoy when the woman failed to appear to contest an action brought by AttOr- ney Herman J. Weisman for counsel fees. Interest from May 9, 1887, at, six per cent will also be taxed.
 Attorney WeiSman sued for fees due him for representing Mrs. Denny in a half million dollars alienation suit against Greenwich woman. When the case was adjusted out of court, Attorney Weisman agreed to accept $1,000, which was far less than the original agreement.
 He was paid $500 and accepted 8 note for the balance, including $18.M court costs. Last fall at hearing, Attorney Weisman agreed to accept $268.24 in full settlement and de- spite her promises, the woman has not fulfilled the agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Six Federal Units
 In Holiday Programs
WPA Musical Project Provides Orchestras, Bands;
 Local Unit Engaged for Eight YuIe Appearances

sicians and choristers will take part in the continuous hymn of praise which will rise from the different sections of the country during the four hour period beginning at sun- set, 4:51 p. m. Eastern Standard Time.
 For audiences of the aged, the sick, the crippled, and the under privileged, Christmas music will be played in an endeavor to broadcast at this season the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Lucito Society

Lucito and Provincia Campo basso society held its annual meeting recently, with Joseph Campopiano being elected pres ident.
 Others chosen were: vice-presi- dent, Alfred Carosella; financial secretary, Rocco D'Ambramo; cor responding secretary, John Pettin- icchio; treasurer, John Carolessa; trustees, Joseph Tata, Frank An- nulI and Michael Galuppo. Paolo DiLeo was chosen to the sick com- mittee. The officers will be in sailed Jan. 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Sons of italy

LOggia Italia rrogressiva, Sons of Italy, will hold its annual Christmas party tonight at Lib- erty hall. Arrangements for the affair were completed at 8 meeting of committee members last night.
 Members of lodges in New Ha- ven, Bristol, Derby and New Brit ain have been invited. The pro- gram will include a Christmas play, songs and dances, musical selections and other features.
 Mrs. Eleanor Galante, of Mer- iden, grand lodge secretary, will act as Santa Claus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
RATS CROWD OUT MURALs

Pasadena, Cal. (UP)-This city's City Hall Council Chamber will not have a set of 027,00O mural paint ings by a famous Boston artist. Di- rector Albert I. Stewart told the council he did not believe the pub lie would approve of the purchase of murals as long as the council kept telling the taxpayers it did not have enough money to provide for rat extermination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
FLYER KILLED IS
 KNOWN IN CONN,

Salem, Mass, Dec. 20. (UP)-Lieut Perry s. Lyons, one of four flyers killed in a plane crash in Texas, formerly was commander of Salem coast guard air base.
 While here, he figured in several dramatic aerial rescues at sea.
 Last January Lyons married the former Miss Virginia Wells, Boston society girl, following his transfer to Fl Paso, Texas.
 Lyons, whose home originally was in Walla Walla, Wash, attended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Mattatuck Council

Members of Mattatuck council, Royal Arcanum, meeting last night at Mechanics hall, enter tained Walter Simon, of Meriden, past grand regent and supreme representative, and Charles D. Brooks, of Meriden, grand com- mitteeman.
 Regent Michael Ryan played a group of piano selections. Songs were offered by MT. Simon, and g recitation by Wallace Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Veterans Council

Arrangements for the annual din- ner to be held next month were made last night at a meeting of the Waterbury Veterans council at the armory.
 Sylvester Stokes post, Lithu- anian War Veterans, has been accepted into membership in the council. The council voted to have representatives present at an open meeting of David Fan- nick post, Jewish War Veterans, the 27th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Euclid Lodge

New officers of Euclid lodge, A. F. & A. M., will be installed at the Masonic temple tonight. A varied program has been ar- ranged.
 Arnold Wenzel will be installed as wOrshipful master, with his father, Past Master Louis WenzeI, acting as installing officer.
 Music will be offered by the Zindah GrOttO concert orchestra. Songs will be presented by Robert Calkins. Rev. John K. CoOmbs will act as chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20

Liberty hall. Others chosen were Felix Guarini, vice-president; An- tonic Galante, financial secretary; sick comimttee chairman, Pas Quale Famiguetti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20

University of Washington, the coast guard academy at New London, Conn. and the naval air training school at Pensacola, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Sturnese Society

James DiRienzo was elected president of the Stur1sese society at the annual meeting Sunday at
Evening star., 1938-05-01

Gus cities in the East. But want to
spread the system, within year,
throughout the country. In order to
do that need big name. like Payne.
That's why I'm sitting here. talking
to you. You can handle the political
end. You know the right men in the
right places. If we have you, we have
everything. Will you come in?"
Payne loosened the soft collar of his
shirt, which had melted into deep
wrinkles around the heat of his neck.
He lifted his thoughtful eyes from the
table to the face of the Marchese.
IF back you, you'll have the use
of my name and some of my organiza-
tion," he said. But you'll need
million to get the thing really going"
'I'm about to marry money" an
swered the Marchese.
what money!" snapped Payne.
ELISE Woodward
Payne lifted his head a little. He
considered Nocera with an entirely
new regard.
She's young girl. You're middle
aged. How will you manage herr? he
asked.
''Marijuana," answered Nocera
briefly.
"Ah!' murmured Payne.
The Marchese said nothing but he
smiled a little as his eyes held upon
the eyes of Payne.
I'm going to back you." declared
Payne. "As soon as l hear of your
marriage, I'm with you"
He pressed a bell on the edge of his
desk. The door opening soundlessly
behind Nocera. he turned and saw a
swarthy chunk of man with an ape
like width of shoulders standing at
Evening star., 1938-05-01
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
Flower Of He'll
Continued from pogs six
Continued from poss six

day, went out into the garden with
two or three of the Marchese's ciga-
rettes in the little platinum case which
he had given her All Russian ciga-
rettes differ from the American types
but those of the Marchese were
peculiarly pleasant not 50 much in
their taste as in their effect. So she
smoked one, walking up and down in
the lower terrace near the swimming
pool. The sun, when the day is ending,
has a way of changing the world by
Evening star., 1938-05-01

soldierly attention inside the room.
This is Mario. Nocera." said
Payne. Keep him with you. In
case of need. never telephone or tele
graph to me. Send Mario instead. You
can trust him absolutely and with
everything. Keep him beside you as
much as possible And as soon
as your marriage is over, come back
to me yourself. That's all need to
say to you"
The Marchese, surveying the un-
Evening star., 1938-05-01

smiling face of Mario. knew that he
was accepting a spy into his personal
service, but he also knew that in Mario
he was on the verge of enlisting an
organization that possessed thou
sand hands. He felt the scheme of his
brain materializing like child's dream
of conquest turned into marching
armies.
Elise, nearing the sunset of the next
Evening star., 1938-05-01

the shadows it throws. Now the green
blue of the pool turned dim but the
pergola beside it seemed to lift taller
columns, gilded by that rosy light,
and the tree shadows covered the
entire slope of the lawn with ragged
streaks of darkness. She walked slowly
among them, the strokes of sunshine
dazzling her eyes a little between
shadow and shadow From the smok.
ing of the cigarette, her thought had
turned to Nocera and now it was as
though an effort of her mind had mate
rallied him; for she saw the long green
nose of his car coming up the road.
Elise hurried over to the hedge,
waving. He drove blind with speed;
yet somehow he saw her. The brakes
went on with an audible groaning
shudder. The Car swerved close to the
hedge and stopped. Nocera got out
while the dust he had raised still was
blowing past him. So he came to her
like figure out of a mist.
She felt, at the first sight of him. a
distinct sense of repulsion which never
failed; but she was 50 accustomed to it
that she knew how to master that
revolt as she mastered it now. She
threw the cigarette away and went to
him with smile. holding out her hand
across the shaven top of the hedge.
The Marchese sprang over before he
accepted that hand and lifted it to his
lips. He did this with such gravity. in
fact. that it seemed more than a.
polite ceremonial gesture; it was more
like a profound tribute that picked
her out for honor from the world
of women.
Then he Strengthened and was smil-
ing at her. The cigarette had left in
her slight dizziness, faint sense of
ecstacy. and of approaching joy.
After this" said the Marchese.
there is simply no doubt about it.
For you and me, there is mind speak
ing to mind, and distance doesn't
matter. Otherwise how could you
know that I was coming for you at
this time of day?"
She laughed a little. His words
seemed to make wonderful good sense.
''And yet l knew, didn't I?' she
answered.
And 50 come on with me, Elise."
he urged.
Come on with you? But it's
almost dinner timer
I'VE can be back before dinner"
But where to go?" she asked.
Il can not tell," said he. I'VE
might 60 as far as the edge of the sky;
or we might keep right on up that
cloud - do you see? And hop off over
the rim of things"
There was golden cloud, a bar of
fire that pointed toward the sun; and
the cheeks of the sun were swelling
with orange light.
1--WE never seen you 50 gay - and
50 silly" she told him.
1--WE never seen you 50 beautiful,
Elise. Besides, I'm bursting with a
great thing. a great piece of news, l
must tell you Come. my dearr
They went around the hedge to-
ward the car.
''Is it something great and brand
new?" she asked. This news?"
II can't tell you yet. We have to
have the wind in our faces. Like wings,
Elise"
And suddenly she was seated in the
Evening star., 1938-05-01

arrests, scattered tnrOugn the years,
but there is never conviction in the
lot The first arrests we're for various
confidence lodges The last one hinted
at showing the queer -
Whats that?" asked German.
Passing counterfeit money. But
for five years, this fellow Zimiscera
has disappeared from the ken of the
police. If he's been engaged in any
crooked deals, he's done them 50
cleverly that nobody knows anything
about them. The police are curious"
you're telling me that this Zimis-
cera and Nocera >"
That's why the police were so
interested that they hardly would let
me 60. They wanted to know where
had picked up such fresh. clear finger
prints of their Zimiscera. Because
Nocera and he are the same man,
Pure joy made German send the
automobile forward like an arrow off
the string.
Then have we got him?" he de-
manded, to make sure.
Il think that we have him." an
swered Criffiths I'VE can 60 straight
to the Woodward house. Probably
the Marchese will be there. If he is,
we'll start little conversation about
Zimiscera that ought to send Nocera
home to pack his bags. If he's not at
the Woodward house. a telephone
cali to Nocera's own place should turn
the trick. l think we can dismiss him
from the life of Elise. without any
trouble"
''He spent five years turning himself
into a Marchese?" asked German.
laughing happily.
''He spent five years doing just
that" answered Griffiths, nodding.
'He's a superior fellow. this Nocera.
or Zimiscera, or whatever you want
to call him. He begins with little petty =
larceny crookedness. raising checks
and such nonsense But before he's
through. he has climbed up into the
confidence game; arrests and no con-
victions Only two convictions in
twenty years! That means brains, .
believe mer'
The darkness closed down over
them at the end of the long spring
day. The air, damp and cool. was
iced by the speed of Germans driving
before they turned in at the Wood
ward house Standing at the front
door, German was smiling like a
happy child. and even the blue-tinged
face of Griifiths seemed touched with
content. The door opened on the
brightness and warmth of the hall.
and the white front of the butler.
Miss Elise?" said German. about
to enter.
''She's out, sir, said the butler.
"Where?" asked German.
I'VE don't know" answered the
servant. "Mr. Woodward is just a
little worried. A telephone call came
before dinner was over. and Miss
Elise hurried out by herself in the
coupe Will you see Mr.. Woodward"
German turned a blank face to
Grif1iths.
'Never mind, then," said Griffiths,
and turned from the door. German
followed him back into their car. ..
"You said the other day." remarked
Grifiiths, that the Marchese gave us
some ugly looks when we we're in ths
Woodward house? Just what sort
of looks?"
Keen - terribly keen - and bit
frightened, thought" said German.
rs he on his toes for quick move.
them" murmured Griffiths. Johnny.
we're heading straight for his house.
Have l been fool. after all?"
Ito b Ceneisjsd Next Wssk)
Evening star., 1938-05-01
BEETHOVEN: 1893

He labors on in feverish haste,
His world tomb, his life waste;
Yet Hymns of Joy for mankind roll
Out of his broken heart and soul.
-GUsTAv DAVIDSON
Evening star., 1938-05-01

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