New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 20, 1917, Page 4

E SCHOOLGIRL practical hat for the school R &8 of black pressed beaver trim- Jj& with a crushed band of satin on and a satin floral cluster. Lina Cavller TEMPTRESS” Lyceum Weekly Keystone Comedy Music Furnished by Orchestra FO THE TWO BEST BETS JUNE GAPRICE The Sunshine Maid in a New Picture “Qlad” | Ilnuglasf;;imalks In a Rollicking Comedy- " Drama of the Wild West X'S | “The Good Bad-Man” MANY OTHERS FRL and SAT. . Harold Lockwaed ¥n & Thrilling Tale of Intrigue and Adventure . Deceiver’ KEENEY'S , WIDLARD'S TEMPLE OF MUSIO ‘Eva ’l:;;lguay in. “THE WIDD GIRL"” —— GRETCHEN LEDERER and TFTITLE ZOE RAE in “FHE SILENT LADY.” 6th Episode ~THE MYSTERY SHIP” " AND HARTFORD o SUGAR! lnySweewrflnnflthrlstn “SAM HOWE'S BIG SHOW” | All This Week. Deaily Mat. PARSONS THEATRE —Hartford— SAT. DEC. 22. )6 Greatest Musioal Comedy Hit Mat. and Night COHAN & HARRIS AFFIRM “GOING UP”, " 14 Years. A James-Dandy Cast. | A GEE-WHILLIKIN CHORUS » BEAUTIFUL, TOO early » Hundred People on the Stage 24 Musicians in the Orchestra 2d it You Buy Now Good Seats to Be PRICES—MAL c to $2.00. \ to $1.50 Night, “weekly newspaper. || Cousin Agatha,” ey REVELATIONS OF A WIFE| By ADELRB Madge Matches Wits With Cousin Agatha. GARRISON Cousin Agatha’s spying propensities, I | felt gleefully that the malicious old | woman would wait a long time before Cousin Agatha's face was the first ' she had a chance to open one of the to meet my eyves in the dining room the next marning after my return with Dicky from Lillian Underwood’s. We had come home to Marvin upon the last train, and had fairly crept into the house so as to disturb no one. But Cousin Agatha's first words showed that our infinite pains had been uscless so far as she was con- | . cerned. “You made a shorter stay than you intended when vou queried in honeyed tones. You and Richard come in toward morning, and wondered if he were the cause of your change of plan.” “I' don’t understand you,” I replied coldly. “I don't’ remember ' saying anything about staying any longer than the evening when I left.” “‘Oh! you didn’t say anything!” she returned with a . slight emphasis on the verb, “but you left so hurriedly that I was afraid you would find your room rather disordered when you came back, so I arranged things and dusted a bit. And I couldn’t help noticing that you had taken some of your toilet articles and one of your crepe nightdresses with you.” She had been spying upon me.' I gave a little mental tribute to the cleverness of the woman, even thraugh the cold anger that con- sumed me. Ever since she had come to our home she had been most offi- cious in offering her help in every imaginable branch of the domestic routine. I had suspected, and now was sure, that this Tole of ‘Meddle- some Matty’ was only a blind enabling her to exercise her malicious espion- age upon any of us whenever she chose to do so. There was fear mixed with my an- ger, for I realized that Cousin Agatha, old and poor as she was, could ham- per me greatly in the secret work with which Lilllan had entrusted me. Even as I faced her I was conscious of carrying upan my person a secret that I must guard at any cost to myself. And she was one of the last persons in the world I would wish to have suspect me of being in the service. It wasn't ‘her loyalty to her country that I doubted, but her discretion— I might as well publish it in the local She had been un- able to refrain even from letting me know that she had been spying upon me, and her watchful eyes, like those of a sleek cat, were fixed upon me in malicious gloating. “Aren’t You Clever!” Her look goaded my somewhat shug- gish brain to action. I told myself scornfully that if I couldn’t match wits with Cousin Agatha I might as well give up all idea of ever helping Lillian in “the secret work. “Aren’t yau clever, Cousin Agatha?” I smiled gayly at her. “I did take some of my things with me, thinking that if Mrs. Underwood had come back I would stay the night with her and have an old-fashioned visit, for I haven’t seen her for a long time. But she invited Dicky and some friends for dinner and the evening, and I, of course, couldn't let him come hame without me. I didn't say anything about it because I was afrald Mother Graham might not like it. But there's no use trying to keep anything from you, is there? You must have the proverbial eyes in the back of your head.” I flatter myself that my wofce held Just she right note aof confused exas- peration at having my plan discov- -eréd: ' At any rate, either that or my apparent chagrined, admiring recog- nition of her perspicacity touched and gratified her vanity. ‘I've been told that from chfld- hood,” she said grimly. “And the girls in the instftution where I was matron never thought it worth while to _try to fool me.” I couldn’t repress an inward pity- ing shiver at the thought of the hap- less giris committed to the tender mercies of Cousin Agatha. But my voice and face showed nothing of my real feeling. Madge Asks At “I wish you would do me a favor, I said humbly, the while my brain revolved a scheme which had just come to me for dis- srming her meddlesome ‘curiosity. “You remember those queer looking envelopes I recetved in the mail yes- terday and the day before?” “I should say I do!” Al the eager, suspicious curiosity of the woman showed in her eager eyes as she re- plied. “Well, they were from a woman to whom I was once kind when she was worthy of kindness, but who became very angry at me when I stopped helping her after I found out what kind of a woman she was. She evi- dently is trying to frighten me, for the contents of the letter are simply silly, vile threats against me. I am not particularly afraid of her, but I naturally don’t wish to be annoyed by her, and I do not know how to stop her writing these letters. You see, she doesn’'t sign any name to them, but I am pretty sure of her handwriting. And you are so clever! I thought perhaps if any more came you would not mind looking at them and giving me your advice about the best way to deal with her.” “Let me mee the ones you already have,” she returned eagerly. ‘“Wasn’t it foolish of me to destroy them?” I asked, salving my conscience with the thought that I had asked the question, wot made the statement. “But when the next one comes to the house I shall bring it to you at once.” “I shall be glad to help you,’” she sajd, and I knew that she was already scenting a chance for mischief. But with the knowledge that my personal mail was being forwarded from the Marvin post office to Kath- erine Sonnot’s lodgings because of “I heard left yesterday | morning, didn’t you, my dear?” she | shabby envelopes that had so aroused | her evil curiosity. SOME STYLES COME FROM PARIS SHOPS Paris has not entirely ceased send- ing styles across to America, as this ' attractive suit proves. The lower halt | is of black velvet, and the coat is ot the same material extending well be- | low the upper part, which is of gray charmeuse. The satin is embroidered in darning stitch in floss to match and silver thread. The coat has a collar of black fur and the cuffs are of the same fur. The hat has a mushroom crown of black satin and light fell brim. DOUBLE ATTRACTION " AT FOX'S THEATER Christmas shopping ad to give way last night, for the stronger attrac- tion presented at Fox's theater was too ‘good to be. ignored. It is seldom, indeed, that two such stars grace one program as June Caprice, the lovable little Sunshine Lady of the Fox studios, and Douglas Fairbanks, the man who' made laughter a popular form of exercise. Miss Caprice is here in the latest picture she has made, and it certainly is good. “Unknown 274" is the title, and it tells in an ap- pealing manner the life story of an orphaned waif who, purely through her sunny disposition and innocent goodness, works her way up from the aorphan asylum to the highest position that soclety could offer her. ‘“Un- known 274" 1is essentially a “glad” story, but there runs. through it a thread of the tragic and.the pathetic that brings to the fore some hitherto unsuspected talents of the gifted little star. i 01d “Doug” Fairbanks, who s seen in one of those ripping Wild West pictures that only he can make prop- erly, is always a. most welcome ac- quisition to any show, and his pres- ent vehicle, ‘“The Good Bad-Man,” presents him in the role of a wild but likeablp bandit who holds up trains and jollies the victims into thinking they are having a grand old time all the while he is relieving them of their valuables. But Passin’ Through (which is the name he takes) has a past that is shrouded in deep mys- tery, and the uncertainty surrounding his early life causes him some very perplexing and unpleasant moments. And the story of how he solves his problem and wins a certain little lady who is loved by another bandit chiet makes a decidedly absorbing and un- usual screen drama, Among the other subjects on the excellent program, which will be seen tonight for the last time, are an ex- citing chapter of “The Red Ace” and the entertaining Ford Weekly. Tomorrow will bring the screen’s handsomest actor, Harold Lockwood, in a five-act Metro wonderplay of love and youth, “The Square De- ceiver.” It is described by those who have seen it &s a delightfully joyvous comedy with heart-interest touches. Another very popular picture will be “His Smashing Career,” the latest of those excruciably funny Fox Sunshine comedies. Those who saw “The Milk- Fed Vamp” and “Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells” need only to be re- minded that they were Sunshine com- edies and they will be sure to see “His Smashing Career,” which will, also be seen at Fox's Friday and Sat- urday. The twelfth chapter of ‘“The Seven Pearls,” also on the program, is “Buried Alive,” and it shows Mollie King and her dashing co-star, Creigh- ton Hale, surrounded by new perils. | Mutt and Jeff and the Pathe News complete the program. Red Cross Day ! Aetna Bowling Alleys, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Receipts from Bowling and Billiards, Between 10 A. M. and 6:30 P. M. | saturday. SWELL THE FUND —— Eary | . Lesrons & Practical - Fomé Dresr Making|fH; Prepared Specially for This Newspaper By Pictorial Review Among the Season’s Best Models. This fascinating frock of blue serge is mnf the smartest models of Abo season. It features the lice ‘waist and plaited skirt with pockets. S ———— This charming dress of blue is made with & surplice waist m deep open fromt finished with two styles of collars. The vest is of tan erepe Georgette and the sleeves are trimmed with buttons. braid- od’ pockets and plaits are the chiof decorative features of the ekirt. In medinm aize the costume requires 6 yards 44-inch material with % yard ecrepe for vestee and § yard satia for the eollar. To make the unde ‘which re- quires % yard 36-inch lining, close neck and underarm seams, then hem the front. Plait lower edge and ad- Just etay to position underneath. toke the vestee and fold through ecenter on large “‘O’’ per- forations. Adjust on underbody front matehing uinpo large ¢‘O’’ and double emall ‘‘oo’’ perforations and ¢ack to position along the back edge of vestee. Bmall o> perforations in- dicate centerfront. For skirt end pocket, plait upper sdge of side gore bringing the ‘‘T’’ Pictorial Beview Costume No. 7446.Sizes, 16 to 20 years. Price, 20 cents. LINA CAVALIERI AT LYCEUM THEATER Startling and dramatic from be- ginning to end, with a plot of inter- national importance running through- out, “The Eternal Temptress,” star- ring Lina Cavalieri, the noted opera singer and stage beauty comes to the Lyceum today, to remain Friday and This is Cavalie?i’s first mo- tion picture appearance, and every- thing has been arranged to make it auspicious. Nothing has been spared to make her initial picture one that will remain a topnotcher. Incidentally, the motion picture vampire clasg receives an addition, for Cavalieri enacts such a role. The fact that she has had no previous camera experience seems to make no differ- ence with -her, every move being as though she were a veteran of the screen. The fact that she is con- sidered one of the most beautiful women in public life and the gowns she wears in a manner all her own are two-fold reasons for expecting her to offer something better than the or- dinary. In jthis case the expectation is lived up %to. Taking “The Eternal Temptress"” for its story, we find Princess Cordelia Sanzio, a young Italian widow, the ob- ject of the affections of everyone in her part of Italy. Her wonderful beauty and marvelous personality have led men on, only to find that she toys with their affections. Finally, Harry Althrop, son of Colonel Al- throp, a noted American diplomat comes under her spell. Harry becomes infatuated with her, and spénds his money recklessly to make her life enjoyable. While the young Ameri- can’s funds grow lower, for the beautiful Italian greater and he develops an intense jealousy. Prince Estezary, an Aus- trian keeps a sharp lookout on the af- fair and when 'he knows that the American's money is about gone, he sends one of his aids in as a rival. The American becomes frantic and 1in order to keep up with the Austrian in the line of gifts, accepts an offer of Estezary to secure a paper of ex- traordinary diplomatic value, which is in his father’s possession. The con- tiact is that if the paper is delivered tc the Austrian prince, the American ic to recelve one million dollars. The paper contains Italy’s views on the war, and is wanted by the Austrians for reasons that are self-evident. The American steals the paper from becomes lhls father, turns it over to the Aus- his passion | Par!onfinnl each side of the domble ‘00’’ perforation, over to the double #¢00” perforation; bring remaining “T’’ perforations ¢o correspondin, single emall ‘%’ perforations ni tack. Turn hem at top of pocket om emall ‘o'’ perforations and adjusg on side- gore, with lower edge along erossline of small ‘‘o’’ perforations, side edges and notches even. Tack eenter of pocket to side gore matche ing eingle large ‘0" orations, Join gores as notched leaving the seam at left eide front free above edge of underbody with centes fronts and center-backs even. p dart in front bringing te- gether. and etitching alo eorres ing emall ‘2 pork shoulder seams as notched. Large ‘Q° perforations indicate center-front. Face collar and eew to neck and to front edge of outer waist with notches and centerbacks even. To make the sleeve, sew lap un- derneath slashed edge , as notche: tern over on outside on large ‘“O’ perforatifns; stitch free edges to ‘position. to emall <¢¢o’? forations and finish for closing. Olose seam as notched. Face cuff and sow to sleeve as notched, with small ‘%0’’ perforation at top of cuff at sexm of sleeve. Sew in armhole of outer waist as notched with small %0’ perforation st shoulder seam easing in any fulness between notche es. Hold the sleeve towari! 'yom when basting it in armhole. Arrange outer waist over under body with eenter-fronts and center backs even, lap fronts and tie sash at back as illustrated. | | trian, and the Italian princess, hear- ing of the young man’s dastardly crime, and realizing that she really loves him, follows him to Rome. Then interest reaches its highest pitch and every memper of the excellent cast is given opportunity for drama- tic acting that reaches great heights. The picture as a whole is a wonder, and one that cannot afford to be missed. i On the program with it will be the Lyceum Weekly, Keystone comedy, and other pictures of more than or- dinary interest. SUEDE COAT WITH TRIMMING A garment that will meet all the varied requirements of motoring and yet be as fashionable as possible is hard to find. However, this suede coat meets every need from elegance | she is indulged in every way: | Firefly’s sex. {When the old chief demurs and re- | | veals Tirefty's position o~ - News For Theatergoers and Women Readers '| WHERE 40 SCHOOL CHILDREN WERE ! KILLED IN THE HALIFAX DISASTER Ruins of St. Joseph’s school t Halifax, - in which 40 children per- ished when the building was wrecked \by the munition ship explosion. Those Living Books: Read Them! Did you ever think, as you saw some white haired old lady, some ' white bearded old man sitting musing, while the young life eddied and swirled about them and yet left them aloof, what a volume each one is of old romances and tragedies, and sor- rows outlived and strange experiences, and fulfillments and disappointments? Did you never wonder why we !|.younger folkg talk to and of our- selves and leave those precious' vol- umes unopened? Out of the emptiness of a shallow years we chatter. | We wear out our few experiences | by telling them over and over, and | eke out our conversation with our | ready opinions on things of which few { we know so little that it is easy to l be positive. ‘Why Do We Prefer Made Up Stories? And then we turn to books and magazines and read the stories that some man spins out of his brain— pale reflections of life. ‘While all the time these living books lie neglected on the shelf. A little old lady in a lavender dress and a white and_lavender jer- sey and a crown of silver while hair, started this train of thought. She sat by the fire knitting for the soldiers, set apart from the rest of us in the double isolation of age and a slight deafness. ‘We had been chattering| the usual chatter—our likes and dislikes in the way of food, our opinion of the con- servation program and how it was be- TEVA TANGUAY AT KEENEY’S THEATER Eva Tanguay, as headliner at Keen- ey’s theater, is one of the season's sen- sations. She is seen in *“The Wild Girl,”" a Selznick production, distri- | buted by Select, In which Harry Web- | er presents her to the public for the i first time on the screen. The role of | Firefly, the wild girl, gives Miss Tan- | suay a characterization in which she | is happily at home, and her interpre- tation of the part leaves nothing to be desired. Left with a tribe of wander- ing gypsies who had befriended her dying father, Firefly is brought up as a boy. Only the old chief and the woman to whom he has confided the child’s care know the secrét of her sex. The fact that she will inherit a large Virginia estate on coming of age makes her a valuable possession and As she rcaches her majority the gypsy band wanders southward and it is while they are camping in the Vir- | ginla country that accident reveals to ! Yosho, the chief's son, the truth of | He seeks out his father and demands her hand in marriage. in her own | world, the younger man becomes dou- | bly insistent, pointing out the fact that | marriage will bring the girl’s fortune under their own control. In the end the older man gives in and the mar- riage ceremony is observed. In addition to this feature there will , be a five-part drama, “The Silent Lady,” an appealing story, with Gretchen Lederor and little Zoe Rae in the leading roles. The character of Miss Snmmervilie, acted by Gretchen Lederer, stands out the strongest. Miss Lederer plays with a thorough- ness that convinces thrbughout, and due to her capable acting the heart’ appeal is increased to a great extent, Little Zoe Rae, as the child, offers just another of her natural .and pleasing characters. and beauty to warmth and dura- bility. Taupe wolf for collar and cuffs adds a pleasant note of Contrast. Willard’s Temple of Music, one of the largest musical acts now playing on the vaudeville stage, carrying a | ing handled; 8 Red Cross argument; * and then somiehow,.one of us hap- pPened to ask Madame how many children she 'had. had. “Six” she sald, “eight of ug used to sit down to the table regularly.” .. Sometimes I Dread to Live and Yet— She has: but. low and is.a widow. That thought in itself opened a vista. I sometimes find ‘myself dreading to live becguse sorrow of some kind « must cdfhe to.me. I have not had my shard, if must be waiting for me around ‘the .corner. How shall I beéar it? And this woman has lived through all that and yet her face is serene and not unhappy. . Agaln, in answer to some question . she told us about her youngest baby who died when he was a year and a day old, “And I was away at the time on a long journey,” she said. ! We Could'Fill Up That Silence. The mothers drew sharp breaths at that thought. “Everything was done for him,” went oR Madame, “but of cours ** her voice trailed away, but out'of our hearts we could fill up the silence. Hastily we spoke of something else. And Madame was silent. But to me it was ag if T had opened a wonderfully written book and read a few lines of an absorbingly human story. t Why don't we open oftener? such books carload of scenery, and two other ex- cellent high-class acts conclude the program. Menu for Tomorrow - Breakfast Cereal with Milk French Fried Potatoes Rolls Coftee Lunch Vegetable Soup Tapioca and Apple Pudding Tea Dinner Baked Fish Egg Sauce Bolled Rice Peas Lettuce Prune Pie Coffee Baked Fish—Clean, wipe and wash a large fish, lay it in a greased baking pan, add cupful boiling salted ‘water, cover and bake one hour. Baste often. Egg Sauce—Melt two tablespoonfuls butter, stir in two tablespoonfuls of flour, seasoning with salt, pepper, red pepper and one cupful milk. Boil for five minutes, stirring all the time. Add two finely chopped hard boiled eggs, teheat and serve. FADS AND FASHIONS Leather coats are popular for motor wear. I Black and silver is & fashionable combination. The very small hat appears to be coming back. Narrow skirts and fitted are hinted at. Jackets A becoming Podice is cut in slim points that hang gracefully over the skirt.