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NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1918 MY SOLDIER SWEE Adele Garrison’s REVELATH‘DNS Advertisement Brought to Madge. —— Dear What the Madam:" of the first tisement . Y. 2. hus ran the heading bly I received to the adve lian had written for me True r predic had received a bble th dropping of the ted hook the educational ters. I re short missive with interest “The Bay Viéw school is in need of acher of history, civil government, glish and Latin. The instructor branches last year re- ned unexpectedly last week, and I hst fill her place immediately. The Bition ca alary of $1.000 a payable in ten monthly instal- For certain reasons I do not fact of the former teacher's to be known until later. 1 do not care to interview s applicant for the position at my ce. If you will kindly fill out the owing blank I have prepared, and il it to me with your address, and most convenient time for an in- riew, I shall be glad to call upon Yours very truly, KENNETH H. STOCKBRIDGE.” re-read the letter again, one word it looming before me terrifyingly. in! I would be expected to teach I had been accounted a thor- h Yatin student in my high school s, and "ne of my pleasures— ghed at amusedly by Dicky—al- ugh I think he was always secretly bud of the accomplishment—was re-reading of the Latin clas: ion, I fir to ad the h the tgnation erefore, KEENEY’S “BATTLING JANE” Six-Reel Paramount Featuroe Starring DOROTHY GISH TR “THE BRASS BULLET” Latest Episode—“The Noose”. The Most Exciting Chapter Of All g COMEDIES T WEEKLY s VAUDEVILLE Changes Today 3—BIG ACTS—3 “AMERICA'S ANSWER” and “SOCIAL AMBITION” Tlustrated Songs. MONDAY SESSUE HAYAKAWA “HIS BIRTH RIGHT” NEW VAUDEVILLE Added Feature. OTHER DEAR CHARME: With LOUISE HUFF TODAY WM. S. HART. in {and | letter bp R - THEAI Continuation of I IZE @z A Yv» Ei‘ I had never tau I recalled with of some of the L: had worked with day I never them! But t th tru m awe n ins tor in tea s. could co te Almost a I hen in wave I remembered that his school, where pected to combine Jects, for the standards three distinet bout one-third mount one subject would school, were | to be out of my rea answered the letter at waiting to compare it with any mswer: And 1 was glad, ind that I'd done the letters whic my advertis For both wer extreme end ¥ while the salaries we ratio to the amount done. But Bay lage from railroad, wouldn’t pleasant cuciosity eighbors I knew well the speculative inqgu tiveness of the average villag dweller—yet near cnough 1 could get to my work and from with a minimum of time wasted I wrote my answer to Kenneth IH. Stockbridge the wish that he would consider my application favorably was almost a prayer. One thousand doi- lars a year although small in co parison with what I had earned seemed a fortune to me in our prese circumstances. One sentence in troubled me Anxiousiy “For certain the fact of the former teache nation to be known until late I'd had some little experience with high school factions, politics and in- | trigues, and I did not quite like the idea of not gong openly to the prin- cipal's offico to talk over the position. But I put my vague forebodings firmly aside, telling myself grimly that I was in no position to pick ex- sub- of der robably once, not othes 3 ec two otl repii ha fi nent from of in inv of work to b the o vil- the away to View w. Marvin, on far enough be ond line of the so that T the 50 come Mr. Stockbridg Waitin, 1 do reasons flaws in this gift which the gods were | dangling in front of me. I had received Mr. Stockbridge's letter upon Friday—he had an- swered the Brooklyn advertisement, and I named Sunday at 5 o'clock as the hour at which I would see him. And never in my callowest most bread-and-butter days, had I been more nervous over an anticipated in- terview. Ot course I'd been break the news to my family, hurt silence of my father the caustic comments of my mother-in-law, and Katie's reddened eyes, didn't help my strained nerves. But Katle’s volatile nature soon decided that the excite- ment pertaining to my getting the new position was worth any sac- rifice, and as the time drew near for Mr. Stockbridge’s arrival she began compelled to and the to proffer adv as to my appearance. “Vy you put on dot old blue ting?” she queried, referring to the fact that I donned one of my plainest gowns. It was exceptionally well cut, of good material, and with collar and cuffs of embroidered linen, was not been wont to wear in the schoolroom. I had determined to “dress the part” for the coming of Mr. Stockbridge. 1 explained matters as well as I could, but she remained distinctly disapproving. “He tink you no swell,” she said sulkily, and repeated the comment frequently. Indeed it was upon her 1ips when the doorbell pealed the ap- pearance of the Bay View principal. F e AND' BEST | offk VAUDEV I LGE~ PICTURES: # TONIGHT GREAT COMEDY SHOW FATTY ARBUCKLE CHARLIE CHAPLIN MUTT & JEFF—TOTO EVELYN NESBIT in “1Wa Hu Furget” TOMORROW EVENING MAMMOTH DOUBLE FEATURES AMERICA’S ANSWER” 5 SOLID REELS OF VIVID SCEN! FILMED DURING THE GREAT BATTLES THAT LED TO GERMANY’'S DOW FALL. Momn., fues.,, Wed. - MARY MACLAREN in “BREAD” A DRAMATIC 6 RF 1+ STORY oFr SOCIETY AND THE STAGE. ‘Lhree B.g Days WM. FARNUM in the Powerful Drama “FOR FREEDOM” VAUDEVILLE B'G ACTS only , becoming but the sort of costume I'd | § | This picture involves the. fo DIRECTION £UN’S MONDAY. THEATER BILLS TONIGHT wo | KEENEY'S THEATER. | A large and appreciative audience saw Dorothy Gish in her latest Para- mount s “Battling Jane,” his theater For a pleture t will interest from s to finish, with s thrills and dramatic moments, is the best seen at | Keeney's this year. The wonderful | | star, Dorothy Gish, who rose to fame through her remarkable work in “The ! Birth of a Nation,” is seen at her best in “Battlinie Jane,” and no one should mi the opportunity of seeing the big photopls t pla. tonight for the last time in N Britain. “The Noose,” the latest episode of “The Brass Bullet,”” will also be shown to- day, and everyone who has been fol- lowing the picture should see this chapter, as it is the most exciting so far of all the previous episodes and | has a direct bearing on the coming chaipters, To complete the bill there are 11 good comedies and a weekly. For vaudeville there are three big acts, each of a different kind, so that you will surely see your favor- ite style of amusement here tonight. The show tomorrow will be the big- ges! rprise show given here this year | and a large house is looked for. Noth- ing but the very latest and best of | features are being shown at Keeney's | and will continue to be shown here as soon after their release as possible. The management is arranging to show the latest official war pictures re- leased by the government and the dates of their showing in New Britain will be announced later. rnday picture, verb for the last time hi “Riddle Gawne". It story of unrelenting revenge masterful purpose, £nd is fying .picture with a moral that uine and unfcrce in su- v a yolur offering, FOX'S THEATER. “I Want to Forget” with Evelyn Ne bit and her son Russell Thaw, the rest of the big double f sented at Fox show. bill Fox’s tomorrow “America’'s Answer” the T ernment five reeler and Mary Mae lL.aren the charming Universal star in “Bread." “America’s Answer” is a tion of the history of Americ; in the world war and picturizc photographers of the U. Navy, Signal corps and Allied armies, and ure will be evenin s leading to the downfall of Germany. “America’s Answer” takes up, after the other, the war activities of the French, British, Italians Americans, and shows stirring from all the allled fronts. “Bread" with Mary MacLaren, is the stor Candace a struggling actress who tried to sell her talent to a theatrical man- ager. Refused, and tormented by barbed thrus.s of hunger, she taken her few remaining pennies travelled the rain-swept streets cheap bakery where she bought of bread. Coming out she | into the gutter and the bread onto the pavemen wet sogey mass of dough A limousine stopped it ws the man she thought she loved and another man who loved her worthi The man she thought had to loaf slipped rolled INCEUM THEATER. Sunday brings the biggest show of this year to the Lyceum. A show which will include the greatest of all al War Films, “America’s An- swer.” This is a remarkable war picture. On this same big bill there will also be “Social Ambition” a big | six-part drama jammed with thrills i and intense moments. Also there is | to bs illustrated songs. Monday the management will pre- sent to its patrons one of the best | shows yet shown in New Britain. On this program there will he “His Birthright’ starring the successful Japanese star, Sessue Hayakawa. unes of a young Japanese who is determined to avenge his ther's honor and to punish the author of his being, who is at the time tho story opens, an American admiral. Hayvakawa h self Is responsible for the effective in- terpretation of little understood Ori- ental character, and he succeeds in making Yuki, the hero of the story, a mosi lovable type. The added fea- ture on Monday will be “T’other Dear Charmer”, starring dainty Louise Huff, along with a new vaudeville show. Willlam his feet, spread it with his umbrella and carried her aloft into crowded cafe as a drunken trophy of the boulevard. What did do? That would spoil this thrilling sensational photo drama that will thrill you when you see it at Fox tomorrow night. Monday will see Wm. Farnum at Fox's for three big days, in his latest fighting drama “For Freedom”. This new vehicle affords Mr. Farnum another opportunity to show his remarkable dramatic ability and as a convict who fights against great odds to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of society, the actor Lin added to his well earned ame. scenes in the prison, on the fleld as a paroled man, and in fight to win the girl he loves, ‘“Heart Clutchers” all. In hi were other the true sort. There will be a two News and Topies of the day our big acts of Fox vaudeville. and S. Hart wll be presented Christian Science Lecture First Church of Christ, Scientist, of this city, cordially invites ou and your friends to Bl.lend a4 FREE LECTURE on CHRISTIAN STENCE at the LYCEUM THEATRE UNDAY, DEC. 29, 3:30 Q’CLOCK It is the purpose of the e - tlan Science correctly and to b the life and worl of its discover:r 'e to prosent the subfect of Chris- ar testimony to the facts regarding and founder, Mary Baker ¥Eddy. words they are all Farnum scenes of | reel Wolfville story, the latest Pathe | in she | loved stepped on the mass of bread at | the | Candace | ! by Schmin latest | Tonight is the last performance of | and | The usual | gov- | continua- | s part | me of Bmcaded Satm EVEN:N& HAT OF BLACK collar 1ds of (« Good + | two ounc ! bad ones fine | ‘ Tinctur | in the | ing you Let pot a little wl them to b 105t | low. pre- | The kitchen w dry. When teeth, rubbing « The dis { which to free from soap and grease. depicts the last of the great battle | one | and | scenes | of | the | When boiling poonful half a will ensur and Be sure the sinks, use of tea il cuffs a Undery will alt will float. LEs m water used to rinse aftor teeth toes lie iilo e white. kit set 8 o in e fruit leav it should ttl n a heloth wipe is pots a e its not in th ooking e before chen sink paper both ti satin Iuxuriou vening wrap. Tha v simple and tha of wide wocaded o ost re formed vood & Underwood. Usm() D NOTES a brine rvf of water; sink > & in pint vod thing brush- in cold water for paring if you wish is not like 10 inches towels in stain on the removed at once by e salt es a a thing with and pans poor stard add nstarch; thi burning SUNDAY AFTERNOON VESPERS. After t very inspi service of vespe service, of th the ner instant appeal w ser of would he lifting, moil and people sce in a v in what a program Sunday « greai ing gations] this s: if bid fairgto tax the seating capacity church. among other selections, utiful the play Hand Occasiona “Ave Mar | Hosmer His | battle- | Not the Art ervic Clir splenc Our will afternoon. and a After a need b beizins he rin and music at Seldom ithowt ar \sational 1 favor. th quietiniz, 1c effo: restlc m ready and stro; is restful Under Mr, Bee of musi fternoon More atisfact the inc: s Torm del”. 1 Or nd ti The charming the He: 1id anthe: God,” b seats are fr MRS. Matron at Hospital I 13 Bassett ceived, portant p BA After nation as superintende Britain General and hos there be filled by the institu dins recently tendered her as assistant superinte; to France, where she i in nursing for Bassett will ¢ t Mrs. work but home in chargo of years ago, Providence, statistics of the institution under Thero tho beds and wer ution. M the will con New coming RS fllustrate the © 30 bed ho; 80 pupil be 1 ne: n 4:3 SETT R spital iday deservedly popular the South chu esumed tomorrc has a religious (vthing whatsoever about it, so caught ere has been response to the supply what lying and up of tu and anxiety, for whatever will ng way give relief and strengthening. skillful direction, ¢ Is given each thal reaches thi and mor find- and the con ase be maintaine: of o 1y rt to ng period 1orrow Mr. Beebe will “*Oventure \ln\nv? ain Id emartet willl rander anthem, “We May avenly Steeps” and m, “0O Lord, Thou y Dickinson. The o'clock and all JSIGNS., ves Institution Years, of Mrs. Jenafe T 1t of the New has been re- are now two ant, which ecutive board iss Claire Des Jar- resignatton dent and Now engaged must army. ve up her active ue to make ner Britaln. She Britain hospital 13 to this city from and the following the her direction eight nurse: now 10 and seven and e are nurses an | went | ternoon, | to | | | im- | | of | took | develapment evening hat too the | and laun- | it is not | about the | A witl e charm nd effec h & crown of this one of black tulle velvet TULLE AND VELVET CROWN zigrettes of bird of paradise are placad on under the brim in a new and chic manner. ) tive imported Black Underwood & Underwood. PRESEDENT WELSON GETT!NG HIS FIRST VIEW OF HARBOR OF BREST U new into taken cl srac sup; at t uate worl to t ather tendent suce T inet has ta the por ur J the hardship resulting from the bitar he upper photograj Orizabu, beari spaper correspond the harbor of Bre: from the rly shows the deck of the ship arbor shows the erican flag flying from the bow. The American | lower photo shows the harbor with saifing | American transports to the left in the The view | distance and battleships of the French navy to the right. (C) Underwood & Underwood. »h ng ents, st and the Am- nurses. She the nur t he hospital. The nu nurse from this hi k is probably larger h size of the hospi institution. A m may possibly eced M iuate ervised RICE okio, D wstic rice situation by rem t tax on foreign has proved a great panese people anddtends to less nt price of cereals. The DIET During and After The Old Reliable Round Package e oy ey iy KHiavTe Mik €O~ N organized be The new 1oving the im- rice, booths are now set up in all parts of Tokio for the distribution of rice to the poor at moderate prices. Tlustrated song: splendid picture Lyceum, Sunday | treat.—advt and raining school mber of gr -1[- osplital in in proportioa tal than any nale superin- engaged to with a at the a real together program night. It's | = % SHUTTLE MEADOW RISING. The water at Shuttle Meadow reser- 13 feet and six inches. ase of about 14 inches past week and also an increase of 30,000,000 gallons. W ter is going into the reservoir from the cast west can s and also from Roaring brook. The pumps now in operation will be continued. OFF. Hara to solv b- voir me: This is in the in capacity move This meas- relief to the an exo Governmental INFLUENZA Horlick’s Malted Milk Very Nutritious, Digestible The REAL Food-Drink, instantly prepared. 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