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Evening star., 1938-01-25


Of writing.
1t is not often in this day that one
can point to an artist and say: There
is q perfect example Of fine singing"
1t Is easy to say this of Mr.. PIMA
for he has everything an artist should
have, from both the singers and the
audiences outlook. His splendid voice
Is used with such facility and restraint
that the mere sound of 1t is pleasure
to the listener. At the same time his
excellent breath control, which gives
f1uency to the longest phrases, his die
ton and his ability to color his tones
to express the exact meaning OF
word, could be a lesson to the ajority
Of aspirants in the vocal art. There
Is no effort or special underlining in
anything that he does, but there is
real art behind this apparently nat
ural singing which Is the combination
OF great talent and intelligent thought.
Although only four of Mr.. PIMA
numbers were new to the local audi
ence. in the sense that they were not
included in his last years program,
they were all Of type to give full
latitude to the artists gifts. The 20
Iside Osiri," from Mozart's Magic
Flute" was sung with opulence Of tone
and superfine phrasing, while the I'll
Lacerato Spirito." from Verdi's "Si-
mon Boccanegra," was another splen-
did and moving illustration of his COM
mand of the broader style in operatic
singing. Two songs by Haendel, Alma
Mic" and "Ombra Mai Fu," and q
group Of Italian songs. including Bro
nocini's "Pupille Mere" Falconieri's 20
Bellissimi Capelli." Cimara's lovely
"Fiocca la Neve" and Tostis Ultima
Canzone," were given with beautiful
warmth of feeling and tone OF finely
spun quality. Two encores were added,
to the delight Of his admirers.
A special word of praise should be
given Edwin Macarthur for his fine ac-
compartments. In every mood and
every swing of a phrase he seconded
the artist, not only with skill, but with
that personal response which means so
much more to an artist than mere IA
cility and musical understanding.
Orlando Barera, whose debut here
last year left vivid impression of his
artistry, confirmed that remembrance
by his smooth and soulful playing
yesterday. While confinng himself to
purely lyric program with even
Paganinis Il Palpiti" conforming to
that classification, his beautiful tone
and suave delivery had ample occa-
sion to work their spell on an appre-
ciative audience. Gifted with abund-
ant temperament. he nevertheless
holds it dLscreetly from any rough
display and bends it to an elegant and
warmly-hued line of expreSsiveness.
His technique is clear and swift, yet
graceful. and his tone carries modula-
tion Of feeling Of no mean dimensions.
Expertly assisted by Hubert Giesen
at the piano, he gave two contrasting
styles OF composition, that which
showed his power in weaving singing
measures and that where his technical
proves dominated. The former in
cluded the Largo" by Veracini, the
Aria" by PizZetti and the Tango"
by Castelnuovo-Tedesco while the lat
ter was exemplified by the Tartini-
Kreisler Tor is it simply Kreisler?)
'Tema i Variazioni," Il Palpiti" by
Paganini and the "Tarantella" by
Evening star., 1938-01-25
ASTRONOMERS LAMENT
LACK OF EQUIPMENT
Head of Amateur Association Elk.
presses Views After Visit
to Philadelphia,
JANUARY IS, 1888

Members of the National Capital
Amateur Astronomers Association who
went gazing at the Fels Planeta-
rum in Philadelphia over the week
end experienced as an aftermath Of
their visit some of the heartache which
the hungry child feels when he presses
his nose against a candy store win
dow filled with good things he can't
get at.
Stephen Macy, president Of the Or
ganization, summed up the situation
when he said today, "our hearts were
heavy when we saw all that fine equip
ment which is not available to US
here"
Besides watching a demonstration
of the planetarium in operation and
gazing through the telescope. with its
26-inch reflector and 14-inch re-
tractor, the Capital contingent in
Philadelphia heard a talk by James
Stokley, director Of the planetarium.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
0'KEEFE TO TEACH
ART OF SLEUTH|NG
Sergt. ButterWorth ASSIGNED
to Case-Lou HoItz on
at 9 PM.

W YALTER CPHILO pANTS)
M OK E E F e demonstrates
" how to become a detective
In 10 uneasy lessons in an
other episode of his crime-doesn't-pay
playlets on the Hollywood Mardi Gras
program tonight, $50 o'clock over
WRC. Title of the series is THE
Awful Sleuth," and one of the char
acters is Sergt. Charlie Butterworth.
Program also has Lanny Ross, the Ray
Paige Orchestra and 72-voice chorus.
Adolphe Menjou, Veree Teasdale and
Stoopnagle and Budd are guests on the
Jack Oakie hour, which is concerned
with fun and stuff between $50 and
10, and turns over the business to
Benny Goodman and his orchestra
from 10 to 1890, WJSV.
Edward Everett Horton is AL Jol-
sons guest from $3.50 to 9, also c. B. S.
chain, and Lou Holtz, the great story
teller among modern COMICS appears
on AL Pearce's schedule at 9, same
station.
The Perole String Quartet was to be
heard on the Music Guild program,
between 2::30 and 3 this afternoon,
WMAL. and another pre-dinner offer
ing was to be Hollace Shaw's ap-
pearance with the c. B. S. concert
orchestra in a program honoring the
American composer Mcdowell, $3.50,
over WJSV.
''Vassar Vignettes," featuring Miss
Eleanor Dodge. warden of Vassar COL
lege. was to be feature on the VOL
slate. 545 to o'clock today.
Other times of the day: Robert p.
Tristram Coffin. American poet, in a
discussion Of contemporary poets, over
WJSV at 2:30 pm. Edward G..
Robinson in Big Town." same sta
ton. at o'clock The Problem
of Unemployment for Older People,"
reviewed by Representative James
Mead at 445, same station >. Sidney
Clay. for 20 years Canadian Royal
Mountie, over WMAL at $50 on the
Edgar Guest 1T Can Be Done" pro-
gram Kit Marshall discusses with
his father yen to become an aviator
during the Those We Love" broad
cast. WMAL at 8 o'clock Russ Nor
gan's Orchestra does the musical chore
on the Johnny Presents" hour 8
o'clock, WRC, which also features a
Gramatization of real life story.
R. B. p, Jr.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
LUNCHEON PLANNED

The Braille group of the District
OF Columbia Chapter of the American
Red Cross will give a luncheon on
thursday at the club of the American
Association of University Women.
Guests at the luncheon will include
oscar Chapman. first assistant secre-
tary OF the Interior Department.; Otto
5. Lund, manager Of the District Chap
Ter OF the American Red Cross, and
Miss Catherine Grady, blind volunteer
Instructor in Braille.
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CAPITAL ASSOCIATION
HOLDS INSTALLATION
Samuel Dworkin Takes Over Pres
idency at Banquet in ohev
Sholem Synagogue.

The second installation banquet Of
the Capitol Association, Inc, mutual
benefit loan association, was held Sum-
day night in the Ohev Sholem Syna-
gogue, Fifth and streets NV, and
newly elected officers were inducted
into offices.
Those installed were Samuel Dwor-
kin; president; Herbert Phillips, vice
president; Matthew Topper, record
ing secretary; Albert I. Levinson,
financial secretary, and Milton Kap-
Ian, treasurer.
Mr.. Kaplan was toastmaster, and
about 160 persons were present. Mem
bers Of the organization delivered brief
speeches, which were followed by q
program Of entertainment and dane
ing.
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and perfected by man whose name
was Durco. His noted stallion, Durco,
made history for type of fine horses
So the Durcos and Jersey Reds were
introduced to each other and their
offspring have red coat. How they
take on weight from the time they
are nouriShed on milk by their mother
Besides being of a nature that turns
all food possible into fat, these swine
are hardy and have large families.
As they became better known their
popularity increased among the farm
ers. Hog growers today keep in touch
with each other. There are standards
which they have established, improve
ments in raising hogs and the best way
to market them is of utmost i'm
portance.
Competition enters into the game,
but it is more friendly one, and at
the shows where Durco-Jerseys are
exhibited for blue ribbons many ex-
changes of valuable information are
made. You should hear two farmers
extolling the merits of two different
breeds. and then listen to Durco-
Jersey raiser tell of the many fine
traits this breed has.
A Durco-Jersey at six months old
will weigh 200 pounds, and by the
time it is ready for market will have
taken on many more. 1t is a good
grazer, cleaning up we'll as it goes
It is short-legged. though the feet
and bones are always in demand
Everything but the squeal is valuable
in the market.
The boars are massive creatures and
may attain weight of 1000 pounds
The SOW is fine natured, devoted to
her babies, gives them an abundance
Of milk and is not given to roaming
She will weigh from 600 to 700 pounds
She takes many blue ribbons at fairs
and when she has been watched with
care and is well groomed for the show
her coat is as glossy as the copper
which it resembles
Durcos have very high standing
and there are two associations fol
recording the hogs of this breed. YOU
can talk about your exclusiveness
but think, of having two organizations
recording every member of the family
and its achievements. The Nationa
Durco Record Association and the
American Durco-Jersey Breeders
Association keep every item of interest
Recorded which directly concerns ths
members of the famous Durco-Jersey
tribe. Snooty! What do you think!
(Copyright, 193S.)
Evening star., 1938-01-25
Natures Children
DURCO-JERSEY BOAR
(Sus SerOfa),

SWINE are bred mainly for two
distinct purposes-lard or bacon.
More swine are raised for their fat
than for their meat in the United
States. AS this is the case, hogs which
fatten rapidly are in favor with the
farmer, for he is raising hogs for
market not for fun.
The principal breeds of the type
reeded to produce the best lard are
the Durco-JerSey, Poland China,
Chester White, Berkshire, Hampshire
and Spotted Poland China.
The Durco-Jersey breed originated
In the Northeastern part of the United
States. This sturdy fellow is the off,
spring of two fine strains, the red hogs
of New York and New Jersey, which
in the beginning were known as the
Jersey Reds. Those in New York were
named Durcos because they were bred
Evening star., 1938-01-25
OBSERVANCE PLANNED
Society Will Mark Hygiene Day
With Luncheon.

National Social Hygiene Day will be
observed at luncheon sponsored by
the Social Hygiene Society at 1890
pm, February /, in the Y. w. c. A.
Dean Earl Baldwin Mckinley will
give q 20-minute address on Syphilis
as q Worldwide Problem" Maj. Bas-
com johnson will discuss Safeguard
ing Marriage by Law" DR.. Russell j.
Fields Is chairman Of the Committee
on Arrangements.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
Texas to Make Cruise.

Ihe battleship Texas will make a
training cruise for members of the
Merchant Marine Naval Reserve from
New York to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
from May to IS, the Navy Depart-
ment announced today.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BANK AND BUSINESS REF
ERENCES REQUIRED FROM
EVERY ADVERTISER SEEK
ING CAPITAL THROUGH
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE
STAR UNDER BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
Advertisers In the Business Op-
portunities columns of The Star
seeking capital must furnish
one bank and two business ref
erences. Announcements must
also pass The Stars general
rules Of acceptability, which are
framed to exclude all mislead-
ing, questionable or otherwise
Objectionable statements. While
The Star does everything within
its power to safeguard readers
against the fraudulent. inde-
pendent investigation should be
made before definite closing Of
negotiations.
In order that sufficient time
may be allowed for investiga-
ton, such advertisements for
The Sunday Star cannot be &C.
cepted later than II pm.
Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
SITUATIONS WoMEN.

SECRETARY, age -, from Illinois. desires
position: experienced stenoerapher. Phone
Adams o19f-J between - and :, pm 26'
STEM -TYPIST, general cleri-
cal expr.. can meet public. good education
age .3 SIS wk. Miss Saunders. Decatur
$3.50.
WOMAN, refined. cultured. companion to
elderly persons shut ins. children indoors
outdoors; read, travel. prepare light meals
darn. mend: any hour Met. tSll. 25'
WOMAN white. energetic. married; hus-
band employed. no children. desires DO
sition as resident manager OF apartment or
roOmlng house. Experience and special
training. What have you? Box 421-H Star.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
HELP MEN.

HELP MEN.
!s1an xSp; 1851 'Si sFs. i. ..0n cut az
CHAUFFEURs for Blue Light Cabs; 1885
Plymouths: in good condition; 81 daily.
CHEF: CHE white; toF ,Isstaurant: take com
st. 's NV West ss'1tense i67s' neeo apply ais4
GIHGuIATIoN e1ssS Az Statesmen. Cali clar-
Credit. 135 7th st. NV.
COOK WANTED. colored: not over 40;
!,snt as sfS sfSokinF Apply Fritz Lunchroom
ELEVATOR OPERATOR, white. Give ex-
perience' age also wages expected. Box
FIREMAN. white. for low-pressure oil fuel
expected. Boy 417-H. Star
| GROCERY CLERK. experienced: also de-
livery boy; for new d. G. 8. store. 1904
D st. ne
MAN. reliable. with family responsibility.
Our plan furnishes live selling proposition.
medlateiy. Mr.: Reben. il5 9th St NV
MEN 2). salary and commission not over
sentiai. To sell and Collect indastrisI IND trial life life
insurance. Established debts. sol Colo
| RADIO Bldg.
PORTER with alteration experience. III
9TH ST. NV.
PORTER tcoloredD for downtown retail
| store. Write. giving references. experience
and salary expected. Address Box 5:-E.
| Star.
REAL ESTATE salesman. must have 2 yrs
| real estate experience in Washngton: ex-
cellent opportunity. Stroup Realty Co.,
| :s::i Southern Bldg.
ROOM CLERK for apartment. residential
and transient hotel: must be experienced
State age. hotel and other experience. ref
| erences and telephone number. Box 53-E
Star.
ssAlEsMAN saI sa,ls,i AND sol, ExEcyTIvE under 40
Box :idd-E Ely star. sa SA'Af' expected TO start
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT. ex:
sales ability. Box G7-E Star. ~~e "A0
SODA FOUNTAIN BOY. experienced, neat
| appearance. Conn Ave Delica lessen
| l34l Conn. ave. Apply between 4:3O and
| 4 pm. No phone calls.
| TOOLMAKER. experienced; none other
need apply. 1905 Water st. s.w.. Mr.
USED-cAR sALEsMEN-We need 3 men
who are real hustlers. Men who are not
| but not essential. A very good commission
proposition and bonus plan. Demonstrators
lulniSHeu Tree 10 tn0Se VINO qualify. For
particulars see Mr.. RoSenthal, Sullivan
Chevrolet, 400 N Y. ave. NV
| WATCHMAN. white, give experience age,
also wages expected. Box 4"1-H Star.
YOUNG MEN recent high or business
school graduates to take charge of laun-
dry and cleaning branches; excellent future
lor wiling workers: reply. giving age ex-
perlence. reference and salary expected
| Box 2S4-D. Star.
ARE YOU EMPLOYED?
II So. see me at once If you care to
earn as high as Si5 per week taking spare
time census for national organization Mr.,
Leon. after pm, 1860 ".nd St NV
LANSBURGH & BROS.
Man over 23 for dignified permanent
position. store experience helpful as most
OF this work is contracting store customers
Car needed; Apply 10 am. employment
once. 4th floor
STATIONARY ENGINEER
Third-grade license, man of good char
acter, not over - years; permanent
Apply ready for work. Hoffman Co. 1884
Evening star., 1938-01-25
Italian Music Supreme
At Morning Musicale
Two Distinguished Artists,
Ezio PIMA, Basso, and
Olando Barera Please.
BY ALICE EVERSMAN.

music rsned supreme at Mrs lawrence Townsends morning
nsuhed Italian artists Eo Pima Metropolitan
Opera and Orlando Barera Wonist
innunce
Evening star., 1938-01-25
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
FALSE TEETH REPAIRS WHILE YOU
Westory Bldg. 18th and F: Met. 1888
HEMORRHO1DS ERADICATED BY MY
own method. Results effective for q life
time or money back. Write for booklet No
Drugs gnE 9usun;s Or surgery Pr soMgMaEERWERcK
CULTURED WOMAN, INTERNATIONAL
philosophy personality building. salesman
ship, self f-confidence. cultural arts, Eng
lish public speaking dramatics and radio
work. Private studio. Call MRS. RAM
EMERgEEcYTEETH Es I1sa;taaa2 REpAIRp wHT
ssourHcoMp. soS Isl Pa. pae'ener. ave- ..e ea9 pr
MAGNETIC TREATMENT. GENTLEMEN
only. by male nurse from N. Y. City:
licensed and estab. 3 years. Natl. 5O5S 28s
LET DR. DELLA LEDENDECKER's sPLEN-
DID HANDS RUB YOUR ACHES AND
PAINS AWAY. 3O26 o. WEST 1120.
FALSE TEETH REPAIRED QUICKLY.
reasonably: will call for and deliver. DR..
JOHNSON. RIM. 1907. 927 18th. Met. 2S44.
1000 BUSINESS CARDS. $1.25; OTHER
SEWING BY EXPERIENCED FITTER;
dressmaking. .remodeling and lining coats:
work Guaranteed and reasonable. 52l2
MABEL CALL JACKSON 2O63, ORDER
= ton OF that Ihree-Star Virsinia Hard
Ess T.; 3 only gnr e. fer long ton de-
At rish temperature Harry. 81.
MoNzyA9bzteks yA1t ksoeG2t eSahSar1sp e PAGE ecovss..
4a2e oeorgia Ave. NV. Adams 4566.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
USED CAR statesmen.

USED CAR statesmen.
Used-car selling experience not
necessary. If you can sell you
will be able to make connections
with one Of Washington's largest
dealers-unusual proposition for
the right men-plenty of floor
periods-will train you to sell
used cars. Box 62-H, Star.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
Dog, ~, Chloroformed.

Britain's oldest dog, . crossbred
collie belonging to Mrs. M. Cole Of
London, has just been chloroformed
at the age Of n.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
GOLDEN RULE NASH

No one turned away without an inter-
view. Need 5 men at once for Washing
ton and suburbs. Make from $40 TO SIS
commission day selling real custom tall
oring. Established customer list and field
assistance furnished; experience unneces-
sary' special 3-day store training: real
chance for the right man to start out to
make big earnings at once. Apply branch
once room ;l.. 1405 G street NV. Ask
for Mr. Hutchinson o5s
Evening star., 1938-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICES

! WILL NOT BE REsPoNsIBLE FOR ANY
myself, RosESr oK sny one other than
town I'd. Bethesda. Md.
ATTENTION ANY ONE WITNESSING
accident At Fla. ave. and N CapitoI sts
fsct On Jan; sn3 sotn at $40 80 pm. PLEASE con-
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
oeotS contracted by any one other than
myself. SIMPSON TALFORD, 3423 18th
FALSE TEETH REPAIRS WHILE you
Westory Bldg. 18th and Met. 1893.
! WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
fson deors ,s,n,s contrscted for by any one other
- PEABODY ST NV. rs
E0TCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT GOODS
neid lor repairs and storage in the names
ol MIS-. H. F. Small. Mrs Julia Dunn, w A.
FFss9eTson' Fs1ers9 Mrs John sontag. Mrs. J. r
o on n, feoTSary p.rfy. 10. isas at 1880 o'clock
BEDELL MFG. CO.. 6lO st. NV.
TINE II Eff RECORDERS FOR BOTH JOB AND
pay roli purposes: excellent condition guar
snteed; nrcGInElyy Low PRICES; price CINCINNATI TINE
asTi;SRDER ssiS 207 Evans Bldg, National
Evening star., 1938-01-25
nwio0 20 n,

more openings for ambitious. clean-cut
men. At least y. with d. C. drivers per-
mits. Salary, Sl75o wk.. plus com and
oonus Possible earnings. $40 to $40 wk
NO selling, Apply between 10 and i. am
only 1900 rpnd Ct n u ~
Evening star., 1938-01-25
SITUATIONS MEN & woMEN.

COUPLE. colored. desire exchange service
Tor Janltor quarters or part time for man.
Ref. Columbia 'G5l.
MAID AND BUTLER OR VALET. white;
ref: maid can COOK; private home. Box
n4b-H Star oGs
Evening star., 1938-01-25
STEADY WORK

IN the food industry: no lay-ofYs or part
time: oId established company can offer
appearing men. % to 55: no experience
necessary. WE TRAIN YOU Good pay
ADDiy IL m sf
Evening star., 1938-01-25
ACCOUNTANCY.

TWO YEARS OF HOME STUDY.
NOT RRESPONDENCE-NO CLASSES.
Local. ACCOUNTANTS Supervise Studies.
A NATIONALLY RECoGNIZED TRAINING.
Guaranteed Coaching for c. ?. A: EXAMS.
sP aS. Mat TEsMs sAg} by EEE1LLING M0W
FREE BOOKLET and Copy First Lesson.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
MA! ANNUAL n AL REPORT OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
W. wtAnMAM nm 1rdsS!;dn.y engraving tS COMPANY.
Treasurer. and the ma iority of the Board
Ct GoTp TTussses Ms = Of M the LANMAN ENGRAVING
that the capital STOCK Of said corporation ap Sss
dollars tS2 100000. ali Of which has been
sStually s;;i. paid in. and there are current la
hnndred eleven dollars and fifty cents
J. HARRY CUNNINGHAM.
J. MAxsoM xfs5aaee1 cuNN1NdHAM. NM H5fisSEer'
CAROLINE L. 1xsxRN. x1ss xeRfNss'dent'
l. J. HARRY CUNNINGHAM. President
NC COMPANY Of the District Of Columbia.
f6. 60 nsssDy .boys that the fact; stated
' >'t'fks J. Harry Ea1 cUNNiNoHAM. 11sSti
.. President and Treasurer.
notary public IN and for the District Of Co
l4mela' this gath day OF January. AID.
GseaD GERTRUDE c. BOSWELL
Ny commission expires May is. 1871.
A1!Hn Ta2T fAS4af4ks Is iSsxFHks1vSi M1HA
n oys T..1 .tan Of trained expert: are equipped
printed matter in BLACK and White or or
varied colors At exceptionally modest prices.
Phone for an estimate. no obligationl
Columbia Paragraph Co.
80 L st. NE METROPOLITAN 4ao3.
CHAMBERS !. one o. the lar1est
World comn,.t. %ndeTtassri, +, in ths re
se rhtss fSs.s. sS.ss Is ps1ler: . ana sna
ehapels: 40 assistants: 26 cars. hearses and
ii1%oSSYisnsssi i1oS cS.si, 4 Atmeul.nees noc cpl'
ii& 4. TT. iti. 6SoA ool'' o."@' OF
Evening star., 1938-01-25

STANDARD TEXTS FURNISHED.
Study at home. Prepares for college.
Rre-professional examination and business.
Inc american School. now in Its 4Oth sue
cessful year, is chartered mot for profit"
Thousands of graduates. Write for free
catalogue today. BOX 3l4-E star
Evening star., 1938-01-25

Y Y YALTER PHILO pANTS)
M OK E E FE demonstrates
" " how to become a detective
In 10 uneasy lessons in an.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES,
CAMERA REPAIRS,
REPAIRS 9 SERVICE.

BEDDING. MATTRESSES box springs and
pillows reno: best prices and prompt de /.
WASH. Mattress Co.. 319 ST. s.w.Nat 6s79.
BURNING OIL IN YOUR COAL FURNACE?
Evening star., 1938-01-25

voxrvH Hill scHG1t 3E T. DANCE; cE;,--
]320 Georgia Ave. NV. Adams 1865.
Evening star., 1938-01-25
MEN

Ihlrd-grade license, man OF good char
apply ready for work. Hoffman Co. 1884
Evening star., 1938-01-25
LANSBURGH & BROS.

Man over n for dignified. permanent
position. store experience helpful, as most
o. IhlS WORK Is contracting store customers
Car needed. Apply 10 am employment
once 3th floor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-06-30

60 up and down. This situation has
produced a queer type of woman
customer. One wizened old lady ar
rives promptly each morning at a
brokerage house and sits in silence
until closing time, seldom trading.
Women are suckers for horse
races. They play lunches, placing
their money on horse because they
like his name or because he hasn't
won a race for two years. There's
no way of estimating how much
money they bet, or what percent
age of the total annual investment
comes from them. But half the 300,-
900 daily calls coming into telephone
rooms of dope sheets in New York
are from women. If women are al
lowed only 10 per cent of the an
nual $3.50, 100000 total bet at New
York tracks and bookies, it still
amounts to $35, 1000, 900, which isn't
chicken feed.
Sometimes They Win.
Sweepstakes take millions out of
the country every year and half of
it is said to be paid by women. The
figures for New York stand at $40,-
100000 grand total per year. A IA
vorite plan is for several women en-
ployed in the same factory to buy
"shares" in sweepstakes ticket.
Bridge, the genteel game of club
women, has become a high-powered
gambling business in New York and
other cities. Sometimes the stakes
are only dime for the entire aft
ernoon's play; sometimes a twenti-
eth of cent a point. Again, some
women play for Is cents a point but
they must be well heeled" before
trying it.
New York is infested with bridge
"sharpies," professional players
who make their living gambling.
Sometimes they sit in as partners
to men (always poor bridge play
ers, they say) who want to make an
impression.
From bridge it's only a short
Jump to poker, additionally mas
culine game that is winning women
followers in New York. 'Poker