New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 4, 1927, Page 11

Unless otherwise (ndicated, theatrical motices and roviews in this column are written by the press sgencles for the respect 4TH OO\IMA\D).IE\T—LYCEL’M “The Fourth Commandment,” a gripping, tense mother love story with Belle Bennett featured, is one of the top notchers now being seen Ly the crowds attending the Ly-| ccum. The other feature is “Red \u,n ls,” a melodrama of railroad | L:andits, The unusual talking movie | feature also is present, bringing | Puck and White, rube comedians in their vaudeville sketch of mirth and music; and Miss Lillian Powell, prominent op-| cratic star, in several stellar vocal offerings. + The question of to whom a man owes his loyalty when it is appar- ent that his home is not big enough | for his wife and his mother is the underlying theme of “The Fourth Commandment,” the cast of whigh| 21s0 boasts Mary Carr and Robert Agnew. The late Earle Williams, Wallace MacDonald and Eva Novak are the stars of “Red Signals”, which is a story of a railroad detective's war on a band of murderous bandits. The news reel, showing latest events, round out this exceptionally | fine program of entertainment. noted Broadway | PARSONS' HARTFORD THEATER By actual count there are forty- nine laughs in the first act of “The 27 Singer,” fifty-three “laughters” in the second act, and cighteen Jaughs in the third act. The wise ones on Broadway say that this is the most nnusual phenomenon on the stage in years. Not that there have been no other plays with as many laughs. There are plays on Broadway today with as many and more laughs than “The Jazz Singer." The point is that no other play in at least ten years, with so serious a theme, has had one-half as many humorous touches. Still more re- markable, according to the theater- wise, is that the laughs are what is known as “natural,”” rather than “hokum.” AT Tnli PALACE ellent program of double | ill is being offered for to- | day, Outsider” with Jacqueline Togan Md Lou Tellegen, also Jack Porrin in “Laffin’ Fool.” For tomorrow will be offered with Norman Kerry and Gretna Nissen in “Love Thief,” the most outrage- ous flirt in the kingdom, girls melt- ed before his cupid darts like wax before flame. On Thursday night we will offer & wonderful bundle party with 25 valuable prizes such as dresses, books, hosiery, shoes, hats, furs, jewelry, absolute necessities for all members of the family, lots of fun, bring your friends, no advance in prices, An featur POLI PLAYERS. A most interesting study of the clash of opposing personalities is | that brought out in “Rain,” at the Palace, Hartford, all this week. The Toli Players are appearing in the story of such a conflict on a South ‘e island, One of the characters is - Francisco girl whose moral code is by no means rigid. And by chance she meets on the island a mis- sionary whose formula for regener- ation is most rigid. While the incessant rain lasting an entire week keeps all indoors, | there comes the interplay of the ongly held opinions of these two to attitude toward life. In the scene the audience is left to its own decision as to which was near- v right, but there is intense dra- matic action upon Which to found an opinion, (‘IHCLE DANCE PAVILION This famous dance resort, located on the Berlin Turnpike between Hartford and Berlin, will open for its fourth scason this evening. Mr. Litwin, owner and manager, has made many changes, including a new dance floor and fancy deco- rutions in the hall. It you do not dance, come down vay and listen to the musle, h is furnished by Baker's Nov- Circle orchestra, playing no Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, or the Circle Vagabond Broadcast- ing orchestra, playing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. PALACE DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM TODAY “THE OUTSIDER” with JACQUELINE LOGAN nd LOU TELLEGEN Also JACK PERRIN In “LAFFIN' FOO TOMORROW in “THE LOVE THIEF” It takesathiet to catchalove thiet hort Subjects Ds THURSDAY We Will Huve BUNDLE IT WILL Dresscs, ool absolute Necessi of the Family. Lots of fan. DRING YOUR FRIENDS ADMISSION PRICES Matinees, All Seats . Evenings - i Try Our Daily SPECIAL LUNCHEON AND DINNER, 65c. No Cover Charge. Entertainment every Wednesday and Saturday Evening. Dancing Every Evening. Blue Swan [LE vt nl- |l|l {large crowds since opening Sunday | {1 | York, {of “The Thirteenth Chair,” and nu- | ‘We have free purklng space for at least 1,000 cars. GOOD SHOW AT CAPITOL Tonight is the last chance to see the wonder photoplay, “Resurrec- |tion,” with Rod La Rocque and| Dolores Del Rio featured, at the Capitol, where it has been drawing ast. “Resurrection” ‘is considered the finest production of the season and 1o those who have not seen it, they | will find their time well spent to- | night at its last showing. Tomorrow the entire program | changes for, the entire week and | brings a double featurc program par cxcellence. The big attraction will be Madge Bellamy in “Ankles Pre- ferred,” the photoplay that made such a hit at the Roxy theater, New The companion feature will offer Bayard Veiller's mystery melodrama | “Held by the Law,” with Johnnie | Walker and an all star cast fea- tured. Bayard Velller is the author merous other mystery dramas, and | his best to date is “Held by the Law,” which lovers of this kind of story will find crammed full of ac- tion, suspense, drama and mystery. i AT THE STRAND There are many attractive tures on the Strand bill for weck-end beginning tomorrow. The feature vaudeville turn is Charles A. Hearn and his famous “Millionaire’s Jazz Band” and the Caits DBrothers, dancing stars of “The Passing Show.” Other acts will Include, Nancy Becker and Nel Roy Co. and Moran and Snyder. The feature photoplay for Thurs- da)’, Friday and Saturday will be “Lovers?} starring Ramon \'n:uro' and Alice Terry. Announcement {s made Strand management with the showing as the headline attraction next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, that it will present two complete shows cvery evening during the engagement of the Gibb Sisters—Margaret and Mary—the only American born joined together twins. The evening show will begin as usual at 6:45, the doors opening at 6:1 The vaudeville will be shown at 7:05 and 9:15 and the feature picture at 8:10 and 10:15. fea- the by the in connection Building Operations Decline During April Bullding operations last month totaled less than half the figure reached in April, 1926. The report of Inspector-A. N. Rutherford for the month brought to a close Satur- day is $327,237, represented in 172 permits. In April, 1926, 178 per- mits were taken out for work val- ued at $805,955. The itemized statement for last month follows: 73 frame buildings, $227.711; 19 bri buildings, $74,300; 80 alterations, $26,226, Forty-three tenements were added. Inspector Rutherford {made 478 visits to jobs in course of construction. MOTOR VEHICLE. REPORT The police were notificd today of the return of the operator's licenses of Edward Dyer of 17 Church st., Plainville; Albert Quistberg of 139 | Henry st., and Gasimer Smulski of 264 North Burritt st. SURFACE BURNS To relieve the soreness at once, and hasten the healing, quickly apply Resinol PALACE HARTFORD POLI PLAYERS —ALL THIS WEEK— Matinee Tues., Wed,, Thurs., —2:15. Every Evening—8:15. “RAIN” Gmrrlng MARION GRANT SURE YOUR SEATS. BE A SUBSCRIBER NOW There are over 5,000 subscrib- ers to the Poli Stock Company. ‘Why not you? Leave your name at tho Box Office and have the same seat each week. BE RESERVE Now PLAYING LYCEUM r.m;mz “Dounie, Feature _ Bill ot the Year “The 4th Commandment” With Belle Bennett & Mary Carr ———————— Co-Feature “RED SIGNALS” with Eva Novak—Wallace MacDonald PHONOFILM Talking Pictures Eva Puck and Sam White TFamous Laugh Provokers THURS., FRL, SAT. 2—Top Notchers—2 SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOR? | seismological society of America at jor low height, he declared. Wooden {curely fastened to the steel struc- QUAKEPROOF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION Experts Tell How to Build Saler Bnildings Cambeidge, Mass, May ¢ (P —| Types 6f structures best fitted to resist earthquakes, and basal prin- | ciples of seismic survey were con- sidered at the opening meeting to- | day of the eastern section of the the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology here. Professor Charles M. Spofford, head of the department of civil en- Mnecrlns at Technology, who (orl years has studied construction in relation to earthquakes, declared that the tremendous loss of-life in recent years could largely have been prevented by proper engincering practice. The steel framed buildings of lower Broadway would be as safe in an earthquake as would the Levi- athan in a storm at sea, if walls, ' floors and partitions were to be made of steel plates as is the ship, or of reinforced concrete, he de- clared. | As a result of a survey of ruins | on Messina in Sicily, Kingston in | Jamalca, Santa Barbara in Califor- nia and Cartago in Costa Rica, Prof. Spofford found that no building con- ! structed entirely of material with a low tensile resistance or little elas- ticity was safe against severe shock. This applied to adobe, ordinary brick work laid in lime mortar and lime mortar rubble. General elasticity, continuity and lightness of structure were or more importgnce than thickness of walls | framed buildings of moderate ! height with walls and partitions framed of metal laths or cxpanded metal covered with lime plaster will resist with little or no danger very severe shocks, provided no earth fissure occurred. Listing bulldings of fireproof construction in order of their ability to resist ravages of earthquakes, Prof. Spofford put in first place steel framed buildings with rigid connections between lat- teral and vertical members and with walls, partitions and floors se- ture. These should be composed of non-combustible, elastic material of | considerable tensile strength and a light in weight as consistent \\llhl carrying the prescribed loads. | Of structures of, non-fireproof | construction, the bdsl or all types| were timber buildings with balloon | frames; vertical studding continu- ous throughout the height of walls, and with continuous diagonal wall bracing connected to other mem- | bers, he said. Prof. Spofford advocated automat- ic devices to cut off gas and elec- tricity at the instant of shock, and FINE FOR CHILDREN! | & Give them a good start in life, | with happy smiles and healthy little bodies. Children need a mild cor- rective occasionally to regulate stomach and bowels. Dr. Edwards’ Ollve Tablets arc a safe vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. They tone up and regulate the climinative tract. Not a nasty cathartic or a habit-forming medi- cine, but a safe pleasant remedy for constipation, sour stomach, tor- pid liver, bad breath, and milar disorders. Dr. Edwards, a widely known family physician of Ohio, prescribed these tablets for many years in his own practice. Children from six years up are greatly helped by them and like to take them. Recognized by their olive color, Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets overcom: those irritable spells that many chil- dren are subject to, keep their bod ies in active healthy condition, ski: clear and eyes bright with the light of perfect health, 15c, 30c and 60c sizes, LAKE COMPOUNCE Dancing Wednesday Nite at the Ballroom “Bill” Tasillo and his Foot Guard Society Orch. Everybody Welcome PARSONS HARTFORD 3 Nights Beginning THURSDAY Matinee Saturday America’s Foremost Young Star with Edith Roberts sad Harkand Tucker [tnllen Land -—“amlu Hawley | This _Coupon nml bt ary Indy to best cats at M JESSEL | N The JAE SINGER, Eve,, B0c-$2.88—Mat., 50c-$2.30 attributed to quick action of gas|Go at and electric employes at Santa Dar- bara the salvation of the city from possible conflagration. In the course of an address on “basal principles of seismic survey,” Professor Charles W. Brown of Brown university declared that while hitherto earthquakes have Andzulz wandell in vio- Howard £ talk on musi d. ring us H. in the Fleitzer Ensemble rific dimensions, a tour de force both | Hale and Johnson were given Mth’ unveiled in Samarkand. At M for the singer and the player. Mr. ler had a huge job on his hands ng it in such an Imposing man- indecd, he was never in better The elaborate accompani- , larded with the tang of the | sea, given with resounding vigor { Ly the composer. | "1t was also a grand evening for admirable team work. Both have been studying with Mr. Hart. The | air de ballet and the march from the | cenes Pittoresque” by Massenet were especially well rendered. Mrs. Shaller projected some very | novel songs in a supposedly Chinese | musical idiom by Bainbridge Crist. | Like all novelties, they went over ! kent in the presence of 25,000 per- sons, the deflant women threw their veils in a heap in the public square and burned them amid cheers and | groans by the spectators. At Khok- and 150 veils were burned. |of earthqua 'PLEASING PROGRAN jequipped with applause i cert next Monday night in the same been studied through their effects in a sort of “posthumous” record, the value should not be overlooked of an anticipatory gathering of all geo- logical, geophysical and engineering Walter P. Ocev 1. arles A. data that might serve as an appro- | Nourse, double hass; . Sted- priate basis for evaluating struc- , flute; and Charles A. Johnson, tures, their types, character, loca- 0. tion and possible insurance in terms The liability, H ut d George and the h \\lndnl! pi ensemble was formed onl a week ago, but as the mem- are well on in music four high ass numbers were available, |were played with ex finish. The elub has been a long time in getting around to this ensemble, bu now that it has evolved it will be ATPUBLIC CONCERT -l Local Artists Received With Ap- - plause at Camp School by be ela 1il in to tivities, ra in l]Hs city and onal instruments are for adhesion in the near fu- itur hat was the best thing the | '\1\!“\("|| Club ever did,” one woman- auditor told Mr. itzer later; u\rl that about sizes it up. Mr, Hart’s songs with much acc! rent 1 |in view A large audienca assembled in|! Camp school auditorium last night | to devote receptive ears to the f public concert given by the New Britain Musical club under the auspices of the Parents and Teach- ers' Association, They came well and gave full vent to their appreciation in the {usyal manner. Conscquently it can be said that a good time was had by all. The Musical Club Ensemble of six string players, flute and piano, made its debut, and a right royal affair it was. Three original songs written by Theron Wolcott Hart, pianist and composer, were other outstanding morsels and the audience got a pretaste of what the conposers’ con- their powerful v were “Oh, Moon Out words hy Dorothy “When the Wind s ca Song.” The. first curve imposed ccompaniment, m Yonder,” Tond Low,” had a upon a whick mi to the sec CAPITOL Sercen Entertainment. TONIGHT ONLY—YOUR LAST chance to see the wonder picture The third was of ter. B. with place would be like. Philip Shailer sang the Hart songs, the composer at the piano. Others on the program included Warren Hale and Charles A. John- son in two-plano numbers; Mrs. Thilip B. Shailer In Chinese Mother By the D Keoal Co | SEE THE WEATHERMAN S8 The ther- “FAIR AND WARMER/® mome ter == An Intimate Story of Silk Stock- ings—The Most Daring Comedy Ever! With MADGE BELLAMY J. FARRELL MacDON LAWRENCE GRAY might not agree with the weather ~YEAH - THAT MAY BE- HE SAID THAT ONCE BEFORE, AND OUR WATERP'ES FROE man, so do not believe 3ayard Veiller's Mystery Meclo- drama— “Held by the Law” all he says. 1t’s better » to play safe and keep a supply of good coal in IS GOLD N Awa; FRI. NIGHT $50 in Gold Given your bin. Phone 684. VILMA BANKY “THE NIGHT OF LOVE” for “ROOKIES” ~MAIN ST, S‘Mdnmré? e Burning Qeslion McEnelly’s Singing Orchestra Victor Record Artists Public Dance Tab’s Ballroom 575 MAIN ST. bY bl Friday Evening, May 13 TICKETS 75c EACH 400 SEATS IN BALCONY Dancing Floor Space For 1400 People Mr. Litwin, Owner and Manager, cordially invites all his Friends and Patrons to THE CIRCLE BERLIN TURNPIKE Dancing Every Night 8 PIEGE ORCHESTRA Our Frankfurts with the Toasted Roll is famous through- out the State. Come down and taste one. Adolph Sundel, violinist. Here is a lad of some 18 ars who has been | | studying the violin for a total of hree years. He began under the |tutelage of Mr. Fleitzer and some months ago began studying in Hart- |ford. He entered the Musical Club las an ensemble player and now is | able to play solos of importance with | all the elements of a vigorous anlehousands of Moslem intuitive style. It may be a com- | ywomen B Their Veils (monplace to say Mr. Sundell has| talent: he has plenty of ft. He| Moscow, May 4 (A—Thousands of ed pieces by Sarasate and Kreis- | Moslem women in Russian Turkestan seized the May May celebrations as ler, and there is no doubt about it an opportunity to declare a revolt . that in a comparatively short time MARY& against the tyranny of the veil, say violinists in these parts. Few have advices received today from Samark- | he will be one of the outstanding | The two-piano pieces by Messrs. | Fifteen thousand women paraded | Tonight! Jean Granese & Co.—Other Acts! Photoplays! AMERICA'S OMLY NATIVE with unusual interest. Miss Schade | also contributed songs that intrigued | | interest, including the pretty “The | | Second Minuet,” by Besly, which w: ae sung with such success by Mary | Lewis during her appearance here recently. DAYS STRAND :% — BEGINNING NEXT — 1 Mon. Afternoon | I\ in general be applied | LOGES RESERVED NIGHTS EXCEPT SAT., SUN,, HOL!DAY BEGINNING TOMORROW! —_—— L\TR\ORDI\' RY VAUDEVILLE FEATURE! CHARLIE A’HEARN and His Famous MILLIONAIRE'S JAZZ BAND BANKERS! BROKERS! FINANCIERS! Nel Roy & Co. | Nancy Becker | Moran & Smeck The Dancing Stars of “THE PASSI. THE CAITS BROTHERS “Stepping Snappy Along” 4—Other Acts—4 and the Usual FEATURE PHOTOPLAYS NOTE 2 COMPLETE SHOWS Will be given next Mon., Tues.,, Wed. Evenings in order to accommodate all! SHOWS WILL BEGIN Next Mon., Tucs., Wed, 2:10 6:45 9:05 TRY TO COME EARLY! No Advance in Prices. WANTED!—100 Young Men and Young Ladies for the “New Britain Scandals” to be staged at fhe Strand soon! Apply now to the manager! ING HARTFORD, CONX AN NN Headliners from the Sale of UNDERTHINGS Gowns $1.00 Fashioned of fine quality voile or easy to wash cotton crepe. Crepe de Chine Slips $2.95 Tailored or lace trimmed styles Gowns 59 Crepe de Chine Gowns Crepe gowns with strap shoul- $395 der, and voile gowns in a variety Excellent quality crepe gowns. of lovely colors. Tailored or lace trimmed. Pajamas $1.00 Three attractive styles in sum- mer pajamas. Second Floor