New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1925, Page 5

ol I T M HIATE /\- \ . ’ Unless otherwise indicated, theatrieal ‘notioss add reviews lo this column ar written by the press agencles for the respect''s amusement company. DOGGLAS MacLEAN AT CAPITOL Douglas MacLean 1s coming back 0 the Capitol theater on Thursday, i*riday. and Saturday in the greatest comedy achlevement of his career. “Never Say Die,” his latest screen | triumph, 1is an adaption of ‘one of | Willlo Collier's greatest stage suc- cosses, a plece which kept Broadway | [ laughing for a year gnd also played | for three successive seasons on the | road. The Keith vaudeville blll has sev- cral headliners listed chief among | which I8 the Six Chinese Warriors, | I'his is their first American appear- uice that this sextette of warriors offer a series of combats * with | wards, spears and battlg axes. J. jurke Morgan & Co will offer & tomedy “Oh My Goodness.” Mr. organ will*he remembered here as e time leading man of the Cormi- ban Players. ~ Another headliner is Iathaway & Co. presented “Ruth"” he mystery girl in “The Cabinet of Jeath.” Aaron and Kelly will offer ‘Broadway Steppers;” and Ray | Tughes will present “The Fall Guy” pssisted by Pam. This bill also marks the final in- llment of the serial “Into the “EXCITEMENT” AT PALACE laura La Plante makes a charm- g bow to the publie In her initial tarring vehicle, “Excitement,” the Tonight — “Janice -Mered ‘«lmmu it is refreshing to see a pic- ) Universal photoplay at the Palace theater, Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday, In this hectic world ot faddism and realism when so many motion plcture producers are making their pictures top-heavy with somber ture that presehts a fascinating chapter from life's lighter side. There will also be & vaudeville bill of four excellent Keith acts headed by the Hacus Pocus Revue a variety offering with a cast of six clever artists. Beginning next Sun- | day “Charley's Aunt,” the greatest comedy pleture in years, will begin a four day run. Syd Chaplin, a brother of the famous Charlie, is! seen in the title role and the pro- ducers issue the warning before- hand that if you cannot laugh for an _hour and a half not to sece “Charfey's Aunt. RIN-TIN-TIN AT LXYC Tonight concludes the showing of “The Lighthouse By the Sea,” fea- turing Rin-Tin-Tin, at the Lyceum and another big crowd is expected as this picture has more than lived up to its advance notices as one of the best photodramas of the season. Loulse Fazenda, Willle Collier, Jr., Douglas Gerrard, Matthew Betz and Charles Hill Mailes also have prom- inent parts in this production which is made thrilling and up to date by ith” — Keith Vaudeville THURSDAY — FRIDAY — SATURDAY KEITH VAUDEVILLE Direct From First American Appearance 6—CHINESE WARRIORS—6 In a Series of Combats Battle-Axe~ AARON & KELLY | “Broadway Stepper : the Orient! with Swords, Spears and . J. Burke Morgan & Co. Formerly Leading Man with the Cormican Players in “OH MY GOODNESS” Hathaway & RUTH — “The In “THE ('ABINLT OF DEATH" Co. Offering Mystery Girl” LAST CHAPTER “INTO THE NET” Don't M s LIVE — LOVE — LAUGH CONTINUOU the Finish! S SHOWS " NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD the advent of a gang of evil rum runners who seek to ruin the light- house, Tomorrow's program s another double feature affalr, with also the latest news reels, the Benny Leonard serlal and selécted comedies, “Bab- bitt"” and “George Washington, Jr," are the features, “George Washington, Jr." stars Wesley Barry in his first role as a leading. juvenile. “Babbltt,” with Willard Louls, Carmel Meyers, Gertrude Olmstead, Mary Alden, Clssy Fitzgerald and Raymond McKee, Is from the book of the same name by Sinclair Lewis, CHARLEY'S AU AT PALACE Satisfying the public demand for feature comedies, the Christies of Hollywood in conjunction with Ideal Films, Ltd., bagged the biggest prize the stage has ever had to offer, It is “Charley's Aunt,” the most successful, farce ever written, With Syd.Chaplin in the title role and sup- ported by a brilliant cast “Charley's Aunt” 1s sald to be one of the high spots of motion pleture comedy, The Palace theater s fortunate fn se- curing the laughing eclassic which will be shown for four days begin- ning Sunday night, WOMAN ACQUITTED Mrs. Margaret Gaskill of Mays Landing, N. J., Was Accused of Wounding Former Police Official. | Mays Landing, N, J. Feb, 25.— Mrs. Margaret Fagan Gaskill, was acquitted by a jury here last night following her second trial on an in- dictment charging her with shooting former Chief of Police Robert Mgr- | shall of Pleasantville, The former police chief testified that he had called at the woman's home in answer to a note she had sent him. While they were talking, he said, she answered the telephone and picking up a revolver after she had finished, whirled around and shot him in the shoulder, The woman on the other hand de- clared that Marshall had drawn out his gun to threaten her and it had been discharged i¥ a tussel between them. Judge Bartlett, who presided the trial refused to permit the intro- duction of any testimony touching upon the intimacy between them, HONOR JUDGE'S New Haven, Ieh. court sessions were to be discon- tinued here at noon for the re- mainder of the day out of respect for the late Judge Edmund Zacher of Branford, leading member of the New Haven county bar, The funeral of Judge Zacher was to be held at his home in Branford. A large at- tendance of judges, members of the bar and others was expected. MEMORY 25, — County REQUEST TURNED DOW Washington, Feb. 25.—The request of California business interests at the custom lines at Tia Juana and Ca- lexico, Cal., be kept open until mid- night instead of 9 p. m. each night, has heen refused by the treasury de- partment. PALACE Tonight — Keith Vaudeville “The Man Who Came Back” THURS. — FRI. — SAT. KEITH Vaudeville FEATURING HOKUS POCUS REVUE OTHER STAR ACTS Action — Action — Action Speed — Speed — Speed That’s Excitement With Laura La Plante New Chapter “THE GO-GETTERS” Beginning Sunday Charley’s Aunt Rememher — If you can't laugh for an hour and a half, don’t come! at | 11 YEAR OLD GIRL 10 'HAYE BEST ATTENTION St. Louls Child, With Blade of Grass In Lung, will Undergo Operation St. Louls, ¥Feb. 26.~"Jimmle" English, 11 year old girl after a Jjourney of 1,000 miles from San An- tonlo Texas for a proposed operation to dislodge a blade of grass which entered her Jung four years ago, was due here today. San Antonlo. surgeons fearcd to operate because of an abscess near the heart, A public rafsed $1,000 and the child, with a physiclan started the trip in a free Pullman compartment on the T. and G. N. rallroad, Dr. Evart A, Graham, professor of surgery at the Washington university will donate his service SOUTHINGTON NEWS The trial in the $20,000 action of Nicholas Rich against David Mon- glllo for alleged alic of | affections of Mrs, Ri¢h was begun in the superfor court at Hartford yesterday. Rich has also sucd his | wite for divorce, naming Mongillo as co-respondent, and Mrs, Rich has not contested this, Mongillo, how- ever, was granted a hearing last | week and the rebuttal to his testi- | mony will be given at this trial. Mr. and Mrs, Rich have been married for five years and have or® :cmm, Rich charges that his wife | and Mongillo were guilty of indiscre- | tions In a Torrington hotel on Jan- uary 17, 1924, He bases his testi- | mony on an alleged confession made | by Mrs. Rich. Mrs, Stephen Morgan, wife of the proprictor of the hotel, testified against Mrs. Rich yesterday. | The trial was adjourned until to- {day. Edward H. K and H. D.| Fitzpatrick are representing Rich, while, J. H. Peck and Noble E Pierce are acting for Mongillo. the borough of Southington will be | reported favorably by the committee on cities and boroughs. This amend- | ment will give the local warden and | burgesses power to make, aiter, and | repeal ordinances requiring the own- |ers or occupants of land or build- ings to clear the snow from the walks in front of - their premises | within 24 howrs' after the snowfall | has ceased and, in the case of rain, [to make the walks reasonably safe within- the same length of time, The | wardeg and burgesses are also em- powered: to enforce their ordinances lation, |LYCEUM TONIGHT ONLY “THE LIGHTHOUSE BY THE —With— RIN-TIN-TIN The Wonder Dog J 7/1&’ It’fl[ (merican /Iouel ,, SEA” SJINCLAIR LEWI/ with WILLARD LOUIS CARMEL MYERS MARY ALDEN 165Y FITZGERALD BAYMEND MCKEE DALE FULLER WESLEY B \RRY —In— GEO. WASHINGTON, JR. ]‘-\i)ll '\l\l‘l\l ES This Coupon And 10¢ Will Admit Any Lady to the Best Seats CHILDREN'S MATINEE THURSDAY, FRIDAY AT 4 P. M—10c Louis Geidel Piano Instructor Pupil of Guy Maier—Piano New England Conservatory of Music— Theory, Harmony, Solfeggio. Address—196 Otis St., Hartford, Conn. Phone Charter 4170-3. In New Britain Tuesday week only, of each VLessons in your own home if desired. ————————————————— MAIER & P A TRULY SENSATIONAL CONCERT ON TWO PIANOS subseription | | 'An amendment to the charter of | and set the penalties for their vio- | Ingret Loft of Haymakers will 1ln~m|l the efticera of the loft Wonx [Tribe, I, O. R, M, to their hitching posts Saturday night, Degree work will be conferred on the tramps to show them how hay can be made while the moon shines. After the business meeting, bran and meal will be served in the banquet room. The condition of Assistant Post- master Joseph Trbe, who recently underwent an operation at the Meri- den hospital, is reported as much improved, Efforts are being made to secure a cortaln manufacturing ¢oncern to locate here In the factory bulldings formerly occupled by the Rowe Calk & Chain Co. Representatives of the concern have been fn town looking over the site, but their decision has wot been made yet, —_— Rev. Harris Starr of New Hav- en addressed ‘a well attended meet- ing of the men of the First Con- gregational church last evening In the thurch chap Ash Wedn as observed here today with services In 8t. Thomas' chureh, the Chureh of the ITmmacu- late Conception, and 8t. Paul's Epis- copal church, Mr, and Mrs, George Langdon of Main strect have left for Pinehurst, N. C.. where they will remain for the rest of the winter, | The Tadies' Aux | of Kiltonie held a suc- birthday so- in the Legion ary an Leglon, | c Washington's clal and card party rooms last evening, The entertainment was furnished by Edward J, Bunn, well-known harmony entertainer of Southington. “JUBILEF, CLUB” FORMED “The Jubilee Club,” a junior achievement organization, was formed last night by Mrs. Connell lof the Springfield bureau at the | home of Mrs. Michacl T. Souney of |21 Jubilee street. The members |and ofticers aro as follows: Lu Lumpp, president;: Regina Soune vice-president; Winifred Fodt, retary; Alice Souney, t Margaret Marls, song leader cent Preissel, Doris Preissel Anna Salina. The club will meot at Mrs. Souney's home every Tuesday. There are 107 large craters and thousands of small ene in Iceland. Directed by Scott Sidney offices, [ president —PALACE— The Funniest Woman in the World Is a Man! If You Can’t Laugh for an Hour and a Half—-Don't See Charleys Ay with Syd Chaplm CHRISTIE. FITM COMPANY INC AL PG5 0. Dt o g WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1925 \GREENWICH ASSEMBLY NEMBER DROPS DEAD| dge Perrls, Prominent in Home | City, Thought Vietim of Heart Failure Hartford, Feb. 25. Ferrls, a ropresentative in the — William J. legis- lature from Greenwich, was found local hotel belleved his room Death dead fin in a last night Is to Lave been due to heart fallure, Mr. Fer waa serving ‘his first t legialature, but in spite of his lack s was 47 years old and | 'm in the of previous service had been hon- ored by an appointment to the im- portant Jjudiciary committee, He | had been deputy judge of the hor- ough court of Greenwich and a resolution Is now pending before the judiciary committee appointing him judge of that court, He was a native of New York eity and was d, NOW BANK OFFIGIAL Saul Singer, an Tmmigrant in 1900, Becomes Financier of Labor In- stitution, New York, Feb. 25 1l Singer, who came here from Sebastopol in 1900, and went to work in a sweat- shop, today was made vice president of the Bank of the United States. He will be further honored on March 24, when capital and labor will join in giving him a dinner in recognition of his service in promot- ing better relations between garment workers and employées. Singer's efforts to improve condi- tions in the garment trade were | recognized by Governors Miller and Smith who appointed him to state | He is former president of the Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufac- turer's Protective assoclation and is of the Garment Center Capitol, where he has endeavorad to provide ideal surroundings for the garment workers, ELKS' FATR SUCCESSFUL Between $4,000 and $5,000 profit was made by the New Britain lodge of Elks at the fair which just closed Monday evening. The final returns | will not be known for several days. 4 Days Beginning SUNDAY NIGHT Scene from Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis WARNER BROS. CLASSICS a- THE SCREEN LYCEUM — Thursday, Friday, — CAPITOL — Friday, Saturday 6, 7—Three Days Only Saturday Coming — Thursday, March JACK “OI.T LOIS WILSO! \NOAH BEERY New Serial, Starting March 7 “IDAHO” On account of the great demand in all large cities, this Serial will be shown baturdays only PARSONS’ Hartford 3 NIGHTS BEGINNING TOMORROW MATINEE SATURDAY JANE COWL In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet With Rollo Peters EVENING—$23.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.30, $1.00, 30c. MATINEE—$2.00, $1.50, $1.00, 50c. Using Snowdrift in your own favorite recipes is the best way to find out how much better Snowdrift is. Every good recipe is 2 Smowdrift recipe. Snowdrift—a rich creamy cooking fat made by the Wesson Qil people out of oil as good as a fine salad oil. | | Auspices New Britain Musical Club CAPITOL THEATER Sunday 3:15 P. M. March 1st Tickets Now On Sale At C. L. PIERCE & CO. Prices: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50