New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 4, 1925, Page 19

0 . g . - 0 e Taw v )| e | “!“m\ ' \" [y ' IMG et DAY _Cv';d\.v' L‘:Q%T;C r&o"f e ¥ = b a G T & * Culess otherwise indicated, theatriea) notices and reviews o this colomp are written by the press agencles for the respec' o smusement company. VOLGA SINGERS AT CAPITOL. “Welcome Home,” a James Cruze production for Paramount, which was adapted to the screen by Wal- téer Woods and F. McGrew Willis from a popular stage play by Edna Ferber and George 8. Kaufman, is the feature today at the Capitol the- ater. Lols Wilson, Warnér Baxter and Taike Cosgrove are featured In the oast of the production, which has to do with an old widower who comes to the city to llve with his married #on and makes a regular pest of him- selt around the house, The Keith vaudeville bill has five excellent acts on the program head- ed by the Volga Bingers, a sextette of all star Russian concert singers. They have remarkable voices and thelr harmony l& wonderful. Other acts Include the Aerlal DeGroffs in a elever athletic offering; Hector the wonder dog; Callahan and Mann in songs and comedy; and Marle Tlka & Co. in “One Night In Spring,” a delightful skit. Next week {s Third Anniversary Week and a big program of 14 Kelth Albee acts has been arranged for. Among the seven acts to be of- fered the first halt 6t the week are “The Volunteers,” vaudeville's great- ekt quartet; The Five Bohemian Tlappers in & musical melange; and Valda & Co., sensational dancers. PLATT COMPORTABLE state Commissioner of Agriculture | Passés Good Night—Condition Serlous But Recovery is Expected. Danbury, Conn, Bept. 4 (A— Philo T. Platt, state commissioner of agriculture, passed a comfortable night, it was stated at the Danbury hospital where he was brought late yesterday afternoon from his home in Newtown for treatment for ulcers of the stomach, While Commissioner Platt's condl- tion s regarded as serious, physl- clans attending him express no doubt as to his ultimate recovery. No operation will be made unless an emeérgency occurs to make one nec- eesary, physiclans state. Mr. Platt was brought to the hospital here in ordet that ha might receive more intimate treatment than at his home. is | Cuticura Will Help You o p Every Da Gala Opening Sunday Eve., Sept. 13 Presenting the Masterpitce “THE FOOL” EEITH VAUDEVIILE On All Programs CAPITOL CONTINUOU $8HOWS TODAY AND SAT, KEITH VAUDEVILLE “The Volga Singers”’ A Sextet of All Star Russlan Singers, HECTOR CALLAHAN & MANN AERIAL DE GROFFS MARIE ILREA & ©O. T.OIS WILSON in “WELCOME HOME" Next Week Anniversary Week 14—KEITH ALBEE ACTS—14 00 e o 1 6 | DAYS NEW NIGHTS; CONNECTICUT| | | | | o o - - AT THE LYOEUM, It the comments heard from the hundreds of patrons who witnessed the showing ot “Wildfire” and “The Tomboy" at the Lyceum theater last night can be taken as a criterion, that popular playhouse has duplicat- ed If not surpassed its best efforts this year in furnishing good, clean, wholesome and enjoyable entertain- ment. The double feature bill will be presented tonight and tomorrow night with matinees on both days. PAT “The Tool, play ! OPENS SOON. William Fox's photo- masterplece taken from the noted stage success of the same name, has been selected as the at- traction to open the Palace theater on Sunday evening, September 15, Keith vaudeville will ba a feature on all programs at this popular playhouse. RIFFIANS CAN HOLD 0UT FOR SOME TIME British Observer Pays His Compli- ments to Abd-El-Krim and Forces Under Him London, Sept.. 4 (A—The Riffina tribesmen in Morocco will be able to maintain their independence against the French and Spaniards for some time, in the opinion of &ir Charles Hobhouse, former British army offi- cer and ex-postmaster general, who has just returned from inspecting the condition of the Riffian refugees at Tangier on behalt of the league of nations. “Despite grandlose stores, the Riffs are holding thelr own against Irance and Spain,” he told the newspaper men. “It will undoubt- edly be a case of Kurope against Africa it the war s carrled on, and it looks as if Africa will hold her own and a little more. “The Riffs are great fighters: they have up to date equipment, and thelr leader (Abd-el-Krim) is a man of remarkabfs mlilitary eapacity.” SYLVIA MULLEN MISSING FROM HER HOME BGAIN Bobbed Hair Blond of the Bronx, Runner-up in Oinderella Contest Gone New York, Sept. 4 (P —Twélve- year-old Sylvia Mullen, a bobbed blonde of the Bronx, who was sec- ond chaice for adoption by Edward W. Browning, was missing today for the second time in a month. Reporting the matter 1o the police, Mrs. Francis Mullen, her mother, expressed the fear that her daugh- ter had been kidnapped because a few days ago she intercepted a note from a man asking the girl to meet | him. The glrl left home at 8 a. m., terday. The first time ghe peared she was found home. Sylvla was runner-np ves- disap- asleep at to Mary contfest Mr. Browning, a wealthy realtor. The adoption of Mary was rescinded later. Rhinelander Annulment On November Calendar Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Sept. 4 (F)—The snit brought by Leonard Kip Rhine- lander, &cion®of a prominent New York family, to annul his marriage to Alice Beatrica Jones Rhinelander, on the ground that she deceived him as to her color, has heen placed on the eupreme court trial calendar for November., Mrs, Rhinelander is now In Furops and 18 said to be gather. ing evidence to fight the action. $82,000.000 STOCK INCREASE, Dover, Del, Sept. 4 (&) cate flled at the etate department yesterday showed that H. M. Bylles- by & Co. had increased Ita capital stock from $10,000,000 to $92,500,- 000 LYCEU TONIGHT AND SAT. TWO BIG PICTURES : T.ouise Spas In a Cinderella adoption | A certifi- | | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1025, GRL A SUICDE INQUEST DECDES Pact Existed Between Dead Miss and Swegtheart Dedham, Mass, Sept. 4 (A —An Inquést report on the fatal shoot- ing of 15 year old Priscilla Amidon and the wounding of 18 year old Sterling Mills, her schoolboy sweet- heart, on June 9 last In Wellesley Farms, submitted in district court today pronounced the girl's death an act of sulclde. Judge J. A, Halloran submitted the finding. Mills, belleving that the girl was dead, himself attémpted sulcide by firlng a bullet into his head which destroyed the sight of the right eye, the report stated, The judge found that “there was not a situation existing which in fact called for such drastic action.” He concluded that “no unlawful act or negligence of any other person con- tributed to her death.” Notes to the mothers of the two, Judge Halloran stated, indicated a sufeide pact but he found that Mills' act was prompted by the sui- cide of the girl, rather than in the fulfillment of an agreement. EXCHANGE CLUB FORMED INSTITUTION THIS MONTH New Britain's Newest Civie Organi- 2ation To Get Under Way In Short Tine, The Exchange club of Néw Brit- ain will be represented at the an- nual convention of the National Ex- change club, to be held in Detroit, September 14 to 16, by its pregident, Edward H. Christ. In corfipany with Excellent Music other exchangites represenaing clubs throughout Connecticut, Mr, Christ will leave for Detroit on Saturday or Sunday of next week, The local unit, the youngest of New Britain's Civie clubs, 1s organiz- ed around a nucleus of three or four men who had been drawn into an informal group by a friendship of a number of ye stading, To them it was suggested sevéral months ago that they form a local Exchange club, The suggestion at first met Senor Gutlerres The Bolivian congress on Heptem- ber 1 annulled the election of Jose Gabino Villanueva to the presidency after & heated debate, President Saavedra's term of office had ex- pired, but he had been holding the post during the agitation over Vill- nueva, . New elections will be called for December, Captain and Wife Lost As British Steamer Sinks Gravesend, Eng., Sept. 4UP—The Britleh steamer Pennant, of €48 gross tonnage, operated by Baron Penrhyn, sank after being in collis. lon with the tanker Ascasta. The captain of the Pennant and his wife were drowned, The crew was saved, with lttle favor, and largely by rea- son of a feeling that, with three clvie clubs already enjoying a pros- perous existence, the city was in some danger of over-organization in this respect. But the New Britain club was formed in May | year and has been holding | dinner meetings at the Burritt hotel | on each 'Tuesday evening At 6 o'clock. The club will be formally Instituted late in this current month, | and one of Mr. Christ's chief objec- tives in golng to Detrolt at this time 1a to make final arrangements with the national secretary, Herold M. Harter, who s coming to New Britain to present the club with its charter, The present officers, other than Mr. Christ, are: Bherwood H. R mond, vice-president; Charles J. Law, treasurer; Albert N, Scripture, secretary. BOLIVIAN CABINET Guzrman Takes Over Office of Chiet Eastern States Exposition Springfield, Massachusetts September 20-26, 1925 The Eastern States Exposition is regarded by visitors and exhibitors as a quality show. No expense or effort has been spared. It is the finest agricultural and industrial exhibition in the East, Quality is evident in its classes for dairy and beef cattle, draft and show horses, sheep .and swine. State exhibits, home department, speed programs, fireworks spectacle, industrial arts show, fruit and vegetable displays, entertain- ment features and attractions are in a class by Fxecutive—New President Makes | themselves. His Appointments La Paz, Bollvia, Sept. 4 (M— President S8aavedra yesterday turned over the office of chiet executive of the republic to Felix Guzman, presi. dént of the senate. The new presi- dent arinounced the following: Foreign minister, Sénor Medina; minister 6f the interior, Senor Mog- ro; minister of the finance, Senor Suarez; minister of instruction, Its work among boys and girls is a national standard. This year there are 17 junior divi- sions with 1500 boys and girls. There are features, exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainment every hour of every day for old and young. Everything possible has been done to provide well balanced programs. {Senor Anze; minister of agriculture, —DANCE — Come and Dance Every Friday Evening at NORDEN'S BUNGALOW Under the Auspices AZIZ GROTTO PATROL AND DRUM CORPS ADMISSION Pay S5c First Week Pay 10c Second Weel: The result is a quality exhibition. The Eastern States Exposition of 1925 may be anticipated and accepted as the best in Exposition history. It is the premier show of the North Atlantic States. Senor Fernandez; minister of war, Reserved seats for the Springfield Horse Show, Har- ness and Automobile Races and Outdoor Evening Fire- works Spectacle, “Rome Under Nero,” now on sale at Exposition offices, 202 Worthington Street, Springfield, Mass. - Mail orders given personal attention. . 50 CENTS REDUCED RATES ON ALL RAILROADS S RRARRRARAR L L AR HATRR AL S AXA R AL AT ALK LR AHA LRI ITRDRHARWRA R AR AR TR o0 4 AR s oA AR AR v - 472 2 R M S AN 4 A SHOES for WOMEN at.these tremendows reductions Only a few days more and your chance to } Nationally Famous NEWARK Shoes at Smashing Res ductions will have passed—ACT NOV/—Buy before sale ends. Remember, these are Famous NEWARK Shoes, which at their regular price were America’s Greatest Shoe Value. There still remain Bargains Galore, S.tyle After Style—but next week is the imal weel of this big Summer Clearance Sale so you must Act Quickly if you wish to share in these wonderful values. gt N 400 Branches Throughout the Usited Stated 1 824 MAIN STREET At The Rallroad Crossing Here is your chance to own a beautiful 15-jewel, white gold filled wrist ‘ watch or a handsome Elgin green gold filled watch at the remarkably loxy price of $17.50 YOU DON'T NEED THI CASH!USE YOUR CREDITUY | Pay Only 5¢ Down See These Watches tn Our Window Pay 5e Fint Pay 10c Second Wi $17.50 Diamond Ring $17.50 Thi ale everyone is talking about. We still have sorfle of those g9od quality dmmfm to :.el,l.:t :he sale price. Remember they are full cut diamonds and set in 14K Gold settings. Pay Only 5c Down 17.50 Elgin Watch $1 7.50 Pay 15¢ Third Week Pay 20c Fourth Week Pay 25¢ Fifth Week Pay 50c Sixth Week Pay 15¢ ThirdiWeek \ Pay 20c Fourth Weci:' Pay 25c¢ Fifth Week | Pay 50c Sixth W«Hl “Wildfire” With AILEEN PRINGLE also “Tom Boy” With DOROTHY DEVORE [} L or Wrist Watch This is a sale that everybody will talk about—A chance to own a real man's watch or wrist waich on our famous Jitney Sale Plan. PAY ONLY 5¢ DOWN And 50c a week thereafter aatil foll amonnt of $17.50 is pad. The waich is yours on the first payment ‘of FIVE CENTS, And 50c a week | until fall amount of $17. is paid. = The watch is youry y Boys' and State Depts. Girls' Clubs SHOWS Agricultural Flower Industrial Auto RACES PARSONS THEATER Hartford ALL NEXT WEEK l on the first paymen? “\FIVE CENTS, | | STATE l FAIR i Harness Saturday Rose Marie HARTFORD SEPT. 7-12 A | HORSE SHOW FRIDAY “ SEAT SALE NOW Free Parking Special R. R.{ MATS. WED. AND SAT. EXHIBITS Implements Livestock For Autos Excursions L | VISIT OUR OPTICAL EYEGLASSES DEPARTMENT 50c a week 254 MAIN STREET