New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 28, 1918, Page 4

NO ADVANCE IN PRICES! C EVELATIONS OF et e Telief and Worry the 'Phone Caunsed Madge. the mement when the in- Pemberton Hospital tele- oned me the message which I at st believed concerned my husband til the time of Dicky's safe arrival jom Philadelphia I was in a nervous mor of anxiety. The reaction from v terror at believing Dicky to be ing, or at least badly injured, left shaken, ready to start at the ghtest word. From rng at s in the house all the ing my telephone inter- w Wwith the “other Mrs. Graham.” bom my knowledge of Dicky I was ite sure that he would telephone me soon as he reached the city. Quick take offense, Dicky is also facile in giveness “You don't need to bother with the Jlephone this morning, Katie,” I said breakfast, a meal which I shared ther formally with Cousin Agatha, will answer it myself." I caught the glint of suspicion in usin Agatha’s cat-like eves as she ised them at my words, then quick- lowered them again: but she made comment, for which I was thank- I. That Cousin Agatha disliked me rdially, disapproved of me, sus- EENEY’S ALL THIS WEEK Thomas H. Ince’s Great Spectacle “The Zeppelin’s Last Raid.” High Class Vaudeville. AR 0§S'j§EATRE ALL THIS WEEK (Except Tue: ¢y bpular $1 Matinees Wed. and sat. Nights, 8 Sharp, 25¢ to $2.00 e Comstock Elliott Co. Presents The Smartest and Brightest of All Musical Comedies “OH, BOY” irect from 5 months at Ye Wilbur ston, with Same Big Cast and oduction. 'HARTFORD’S FUN OENTER" GRAND narTFORD This Week — Twice Daily. “BOSTONT BURLESQUERS" With FRANY (Funny) FINNEY Superb Cast — All Stars Sumptuous Beauty Chorus, HERE ARE TWENTY LADIES’ PWLING CLUBS IN HARTFORD. adies are Welcome and will re- ve Courteous Accommodations at i AETNA BOWLING ALLEYS pected me of some vague underhand- ed action to trap me in which would be balm to her wounded vanity, 1| knew. But the knowledge troubled me little, save for the danger to the secret service work 1 was doing under { Lillian which might ensue from her inquisitivene: That danger, for the present, how- ever, was obviated by Mother Gra- ham's broken arm, which Cousin Agatha was nursing with a care and devotion curiously in contrast to her usual selfish, disagreeable manner. T knew that as long as my mother-in- law needed nursing I was compara- tively safe from her kinswoman's med- dlesome curiosity. “What's the Matter?” It was little I thought or cared for Cousin Agatha's suspicions or, indeed for anything in the world savi assurance of my husband's safet the morning 1 sat in my room with my door epen ready to spring to the tele- phone at the first ring. It seemed to me that never had our telephone had so many rings. Trades- men, little Mrs. Durkee, strangers who had been given the wrong number— hy the time Dicky's long-expected call came I was feverish with excitement. “That you, Madge?"’ His voice calmed me with the assurance of his safety, thrilled me as 1 Tealized that it held no sulky intonation, but was full of tenderness. “Oh, Dicky! Dicky!" I exclaimed as a silly schoolgirl in her first love af- fair might have done. “I'm so gwd to hear your voice." { “Why? with quick concern. “What's the matter, sweetheart? Your voice sounds weepy." “T've been upset about you, dear,” T returned, and then rushed on incoherently ~ enough: ‘‘Pemberton Hospital telephoned me last night they had a message for me from vou, and until 1 found out they meant an- other Mr. Graham I imagined all sorts of terrible things."” “I haven't the slightest vou're trying to tell me,” Dicky de- | clated with masculine obtuseness, “but it's too bad you've been worr: ing. Incidentally, vyours truly mighty sorry he was such a boor yes- terday over the 'phone. I've been put- ting ashes on my head all morning. And T've tried to get vou on tho ‘phone ever since I got into the city three hours ago. hut I've had the busy signal every time. You must have been settling the war with the powers that be.” =0 idea what | Something Left Undone. | “Not a syllable have I uttered over | that 'phone this morning, except ‘Yes', ‘No,” and ‘This is the wrong number,’ "' 1 declared gayly, too happy to notice the Irrational irritation in my hus- band's words.” “Rut I think every one in Marvin has called us up this morn- ing. I've heen on edge over it all the forenoon. because T wanted to hear | Your voice so mueh, and to tell you how sorry T am about yerterday.” “Swectheart girl!” Dicky’s voice came softly cver the 'vhone, in one of the names which are a sort of code between us. When icky vs those two words in just that way I know that evervihing is all serene between my husband and me, that there's no further nced for areiogies or of any words There was a perceptible pause, and then Dicky's voice again, this time in a matter-of-fact intonatio “I'll be out on the next train. Have just time to catch it. By the way, Lil ‘phoned me a lot of stuff this morn- ing that T'l talk over with you when 1 get there. So long." As T locked at my wrist watch to cotermine haw long it wowld be be- fore Dicky reached hers a sudden re- eollection of something Icft undone flashed upon me. The watch T wore was still the trick NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1918, P For Theatergoers and Women Readers e’ s Careful Service for Mail and 'Phone Orders (INCORPORATED) HARTFORD Pictorial Review Patterns Are Economical On Tuesdry Morning We Openthe Store at 10 o'Clock Sharp With an AFTER-INVENTORY CLEAN-UP SALE You Know—One of Those Sales Where Things Are Just Naturally Given Away. We are Not going to Advertise a Single Item But You Can Study the Windows From 9 to 10 And Then Come In For What You Want. On Tuesday morning the store will not open until 10 o’clock. This is to enable us to get things in readiness for the GREAT AFTER IN- ENTORY, CLEAN-UP SALE. We shall have completed our inventory and shall have found many things that we must dispose of at once—all the odds and ends, the broken lots, the winter goods that must not be carried over, the things which have become more or less mussed or soiled. Prices will be extravagantly low. In fact, we shall make them so low that our aim will be accomplished—that of absolute and rapid clearance. If you’re afraid of getting into a crowd, don’t come Tuesday morning. you fair warning that there will be a crowd here. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CHARGE CUSTOMERS. All merchandise sold during the last three days of the month, January 29, 30 and 31, will go on to the February account bill rendered March 1. the secret paper to which my father in South America had scemed to at. tach se much importance. Dicky sup- posed it ta be his gift to me. T must change it and secrete the paper in some absolutely safe place before his return. “OH BOY” OPENS AT PARSONS’ TONIGHT ‘Oh, Boy,” said to be the biggest musical comedy success known since the days of “Floradora,” will come to TParsons’ theater, today, for an entire week (Tuesday night except- ed) and open with a special holiday matinece at 2:30 o'elock this after- noon. Other matinees, also at pop- ular prices, are scheduled for Wed- nesday and Saturday. “Oh, Boy!” is now running in its second year in New York, is in its sixth month of popularity in Chicago, and the company to be seen here comes from a five months' run in Boston. F. Ray Comstock and Wil- liam Elliott, who produced the com- edy are determined that Hartford shall see “Oh, Boy!" at its best. The Joston compan includes Harold Crane, Helen Shipman, Irene Hais- man, Charles Compton, Joseph Al- len, Harry Quealy, Mrs. George A. Hibbard, Stella § Audrie, Ethel Forde, Francis Bryan, Jack Raffael, Gladys Dore, Evelyn Dorn, Jack Os- terman and others. Thirteen of the prettiest and most capahle girls ob- tainable will appear in the ensemble wearing ultra-smart gowns. SIRENS OF THE SEA FOX'S ATTRACTION Positively unrivalled in its alluring beauty and enchanting originality is “Sirens of the Sea,” which opened at Fox's last night, and will feature tonight for the last time. Beautiful beyond words in its daring revelations of feminine perfeection and charm of its sca and grotto settings on the shores of Santa. Catalina, it will never bo surpassed in our day. Such was the unanimous verdict of the hun- dreds who saw it last night, and such will be the opinton of all who are fortunate enough to view it today. Produced with consummate art, re- gardl of expense, with one thou- sand people constantly employed in its six months’ making, and with two famous stars nationally known for their beauty, it will live long in the history of motion-picture artistry. Carmel Myers and Louise Lovely arc the particular stars of the production but shere are scores of other beauties who are almost as worthy of gener- ous praise and compliment as they. The story has to do with a wealthy young man of today, who, idly cruis- ing in his yacht over the summer seas, sights a magic isle where girlish sirens, clad in seaweed lure him on the adventure. Pursuing the most beautiful of the sirens, he finds her to be the foundling daughter of the millionaire of the isle. Soon jealousy develops, then tragedy, then a search for the lost siren through the grottos of the sea, made surpassingly al- luring by the fascinating diving nymphs and the water scenes of in- wateh Lillian had given me, holding comparable fairy fancy from the life beneath the sea, the lovers are horne away on the yacht to happiness in the world of today. But Jike all truly great subject: “Sirens of the Sea” will have to be seen to be fully appreciated. A funny Drew comedy and other very, good pictures add to the entertaining value of the program which will be shown continuously today, a special per- formance being given at five o’clock Widespread attention has been drawn by the announcement that for the first time in New Britain two big seven part pictures will be shown on one program Wednesday and Thurs- day, without an increase in price. The pictures in question will be “Red, White and Blue Blood,” in “h those internationally famous Francis Bushman and Beverly tarred, and “A Tale of with the one and only rnum | VAUDEVIELE OP_ENS | AT LYCEUM TODAY | Two William F Vaudeville de luxe becomes an in- stitution in when the Lyeeum first show under the new arrangement which calls for three acts daily, and | a program of one feature motion pic- ture and several smaller pictures, comprising in all about three hours’ entertainment. Every detail has been | arranged to make the first show a big success, and under very favor- able circumstances the venture is to- day introduced to the New Britain public. There is absolutely no reason why the venture on its introduction today should not meet with general favor. There are numberless’ reasons why it should. In the first place this will be the best show in the city; in the second place the only high class vaudeville obtainable in New Brit- ain will be presented here; and in the third place the public is to be given better entertainment at low prices. What with the cleanest, neat- est, and hest appointed house which it is presented and ever: commodation possible being provid- ed, this show is expected to be (he biggest drawing card in the city to- day. Owing to the Monday close-dewn there will be three shows the first day each week until that order goes out of effect. This will make up for there being no show Tuesdays and will allow evervone who so desires an apportunity to witness the per- formance on one day if not on an- other. The show daily will commence at 2:15 o'clock, the acts to be pre- sented in succession commencing shortly after 3 o'clock. Tt will come to a close in time to allow women to get home to prepare the evening meal. The shows every conttnuous, this rule going into ef- fect today. Acts are booked through the United office and contracts call for performances of a clean, decent nature, so that no one need fear to attend. This week's show will bring the Hanamura Japs, Barlow and Deerie, and the Burlington Four in the vau- deville line and William Russell in “Sands of Sacrifice,”” Alice Howell, the city today theater presents its Monday will be Rescued } { nuts, | thoroughly | sugar We the ‘“female Chaplin,” in her latest comedy; and the Lyceum Weekly. The excellence of these attractions is apparent. Everybody says they aroe going to be at the I 7 go early if vou want a seat. second performance will commence about § o'clock and the third formance at 8 o'clock 'ZEPPELIN FILM AT KEENEY'S THEATER “The Zeppelin’s Last Raid,” Thom- as H. Ince’s first great spectacle since he gave “Civilization” 1o the world and the initial releaso of the mnewly organized Tnited States Exhibitors’ Booking corporation, reveals in mo- ton pictures for the first time the se- crets of the Zeppelins by which Ger- many is waging ruthless warfare upon the allies on tho west front. The new Ince subject is one of mo- mentuous' timeliness, inasmuch as the story, which was written by C. Gard- ner Sullivan, also author of “Civiliza- tion”, was based upon the growth of the democratic spirit of revolution in Germany, forecasts the overthrow of kaiserism, and many of the events now occurring in Europe were anti- cpated by Mr. Inco and Mr. Sullvan Am honest-to-goodness Zep is the central figure of “The Zeppelin's Last Raid”, and the portrayal of the inner workings of the mammoth dirigible is a scientific treat. The secrets of its construction, whch the Germans have jealously guarded, are revealed Menu for Tomorrow Stewed Fruit Broakfast Farina and Milk Panned Potatoes Toast Cocoa Lunch Nut Loaf Layer Cake Stewed Prunes Tea Dinner Rice and Potato Soup Baked Macaroni Canned Corn Creamed Parsnips Chocolate Rice Pudding Coffeo Nut Loaf—Two cupsful stale bread crumbs, one cupful and a half ground one scant teaspoonful sweet herbs and one teaspaonful salt. Mix and add sufficient hot water to moisten; cover and let stand for ten minutes: add one cupful moro hot water and turn into a butterea tin. Bake one hour in moderato oven. Serve cold Layer Cake Without Butter—Beat two eggs. add two cupsful powdered and beat hard for 15 minutes, add one cupful milk and two cupsful flour, alternating a little of each and beating well. Lastly add one tea- spoonful flavoring and three level tea- spoonsful baking powder and bake in jelly tins tremendous vogue for silks is indicated now that silk is the one fabric not especially necessary to the military establishment. You can buy and wear all You like of it without being considered unpatriotic, A per- @ i GOl % °F, e & f"‘-\wfl Y P W17 ,"l ;:;-:;‘ ey 3!&2{’,’,_@ { nnlluu\\\.f_‘lg'&’ % QU N —— LGt wOOp) .9) g Have It C harged! We Allow You A Long Time to Pay the Bill For example—If you purchase $10.00 worth of merchan- TEN WEEKS TO COM- PLETE PAYMENT.—One dollar a week dise at this store, you have If you chase $20.00 worth, you have 20 weeks to pay, and so on. pur- Just compare this method with that of the stors which gives you 30 DAYS CREDIT"” how of without and see liberal we are. We never charge you any “extras” any additional SOrt— simply allow you these Easy Terms charges. WE CLOTHE THE FAMILY | Men, Women and Children 1 E G Qi) S D b GRAND OPENING TODAY VAUDEVILLE | Continuous 1 oday F Wednesday New Vaudeville and Picture Program On Thursday TODAY’S SPECIAL Feature Photoplay ———— WILLIAM RUSSEL in “ SANDS OF SACRIFICE” Matinee Prices—11c With Tax. Evening Prices—15¢ and 25c—We Pay the War Tax. COMING! WM. S. HART _COMING! SIDE TALKS BY RUTH CAMERON Queer Boasts What queer things people boast of sometimes. A woman who prides herself on the charitable and philanthropic work she does was telling me about a suit she had had made. “It was done by a tailor,” she ex- plained, “who hadn’t been long over here and what do you think he charged me, only two dollars. And he will make a cotton skirt for even less. I suppose after he has been over here a year or two he'll know bet- ter, but I was lucky enough to eatch him at the right moment | Can't You Imagine What His Is Tdke. om that bit of description can't you pretty well synthesize the tallor and his life? Just over a few months, got to have trade or starve, willing to work for any wage that keep: him and perhaps a family, barely alive. Js it the part of philanthropy to take advantage of such a man's ne cessity, and then boast about it? Of course there are certain cases where one accepts an inferior grade of work or puts up with some dis- advantage such as delays and uncer- tainty, and I think, in return, one has a right to pay less for the labor. These Poople Can't Be Blamed. And then there are a great many people in the world who are them- selves so crowded against the wall hy rising prices and growing fami- lies and stationary salaries that they can hardly be blamed for gettin | anything just as cheap as ft eam ba bought. They are like people getting onto a trolley car in a crowd who push those in front because they themselves are being pushed by those behind ’ But this woman class. And T have her kind It Is was not of heard others make similar boasts. Much FHarder to Have a Con- This. this of science About It seems somehow harder to have A conscience in this sort of thing than in anything else. And so I think the women who do have it de- serve higher credit. I know a very quiet little woman whose opportuni. ties for doing good are not so large as the big heart of her. I have al- ways admired her but my admi tlon soared star high when one day she said very quietly and modestly, “I try never to buy any garment that hasn't the Consumer's League label on it.” As her income is fairly lim- ited that probably means that buys fewer garments. It is harder to keep true to rather abstract principles than it is to alle. ,viate cases of suffering that come to one's attention and touch one's heart. It is indeed right and fine t6 share one's cxtra loat but do not forget the trenchant reminder: “Better far that thou shouldest have no extra loat and thy neigh- bor no need.* Life she