New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1929, Page 9

I|I;l||||l|||ull L1 u " v.nn | GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD Produced by the same impressario who staged “Laffin Thru,” one of the greatest laugh hits Hartford has ever seen, “Best 8how in Town” opened last night before an appre- ciative audience at-the New Grand theater, It is exceedingly difficult for ap2cial mention in this production. Probably the sensational dancing of “She” should be singled out as the outstanding offering of the evening. at least the greatest number of en- cores were accorded her efforts ‘The comicalities of Jack Errickson, & refreshingly different “Dutch” comedian, ulsd earned their due share of the applause that yester- day's spectators offered in appre- ciation of the talented cast in “The Best Show in Town.” Close runners up were Little Anna Propp, a tiny soubrette who seemed to typify “pep” during last night's perform- ance, Jack Marley, a screamingly funny tramp comedian, and Joe Kilch and Frank Carroll. Two performances are. offered at the New Grand theater daily, at 2:15 and 8:15. Reservations may be had by calling the box office after 1. AN “CONQUEST” AT CAPITOL Intent upon picturing onc of the most startling of current daredevil exploits—South Pole cxploration— Warner Bros., concentrated a copl- ous sharc of their energy upon making the 100 per eent Vitaphone &pecial, * which is at the Capitol th now. “Conquest” is a_romantic modern story which has the acrial expl tion of the wastes suerounding the South Pole us its background. Its production at the timo when two eparate air explorations of this area are actually under way gives “C'on- quest” a fimely note that promises & really tremendous filmt production, On Thursday Al Jolson will be &cen and heard in “The Jazz Singer,” a Warner Bros. Vitaphone produc- tion. Beginning Sunday Paramount's 100 per ccnt all talking picture *In- terference” will be offered for four days. DOTY'S CAREER MARKED BY RARE ADVENTURES Former Member of French Forcign Iegion Will Address Com- moawealth Club. The lite of Bennett J. Doty, fa- mous Forelgn Leglonnaire, who lec- tures here Wednenday evening under | the auspices of the Commonwealth | club, has been romantic almost be- yond description. A normal young American, receiving his education | at Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia, he scrved the Stars and Stripes at St. Mihicl, the Argonne and elsewhere in the world war. Young high-strung, the read- justment to post-war conditions home was more than he could en- dure, and with a keen love for ad- venture he enlisted in the famous | French Foreign Legion under th name of “Private Gilbert Clar In desert warfare against 5,000 Mo- hammedans, he conducted himself 50 bravely that he won the Croix| de Guerre in 1925. In war his courage was note- worthy. In peace, the disclpline and monotony of the Leglon broke him and with three companions he de- serted. Recaptured anr court-| martialed his threatened death sen- tence ‘was changed to imprisonment for cight years. But the ¥rench,| remembering his extreme bravery in the world war, and his Croix de Guerre earned in Forcign Legion warfare, pardoned him, reinstating him in the Legion. On the eve of starting to fight in the Riffl distur- bance in Morocco, he was honorably mustered out of service at the re- peated requests of friends and suthorities in America. 1 | Synagogue Congregation Seeks to Evict Tenant A summary process writ has been served on Gladys Powers of 250 West Main street by the Congrega- tion Sons of Israel according to rec- ords in the city court. The congre- gation sceks ecjection of its tenant for allcged failure to pay rent as| agreed. The premises were leased a year ago at the rate of $60 per month, and according to the papers the defendant failed to make pay- ment since December 1, 1928. The wirit states that she was given notice 10 leave the premises but has re- fused. A hearing is set for Wednes. day at 2 o'clock. VERY PAINFUL BLISTERS 10n Child’s Face, Arm and ] Neck. Cuticura Healed. months he " (Bigned) gt anm 31 Willow 8., Ph Rely on Cuticura Sosp and Oint- || ment to keep your skin clear. Soup Be. Olntment B and We, T-la't unlm’l‘lllll I|'|I 'm'nnil" ulll'll | the pi [1ar ¢ {bin jated | the subject. The bill says: lcist grand council must be consult- !m PALACE TOMORROW - Edmund Goulding, who usually directs pictures, wrote the scenario for the new Colleen Moore picture, “Happiness Ahead,” for First Na- tional. It has been booked for the Palace theater where it will open engagement only. ling story of a small town girl who married a card-shary from the city. She stuck by her man and won through to happiness. Wallace Beery, for more than a year con.inuously in comedies, re- turns to & dramatic characterisation in “Beggars of Life,” the story of hobo life which Paramount from Jim Tully's personal narrative of the same name. It has an all-star cast, including| Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks, Jim Tully worked with Benjamin Glazer on the adaptation of the Book for the screen. Maxwell Anderson, co-author of “What Price Glory?" used the book as the Wasis for a stage play & few years ago,.calling it ““Outside Looking In. WONDER PROGRAM AT STRAND Greta Garbo, more glamerous' and alluring than ever, and John Gilbert, dashing, intense and.hand- some, give another remarkable ex- ample of their unique charm- aw cos stars in “A Woman of Affairs,” a Mectro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture di- rected by Clarence Brown from a Michael Arlen ‘story, which is now at the Strand. The great Swedish actress pre- sents another side of her amazing personality in thi She has discarded th ho slink, and the exoti i which she has heen identified,” and plays a tempestuous young lady of Ilon- don society. She has altered her clothes, Her amazing powers of acting, however, are unchanged. The mmumc program offers five h Karl and Rovein in Tommy Thompson Lunigi La Granna, in songs at no; Abe Reynolds, the popu- omedian with ¥lo Mills and Ted Murphy in a great comedy skit “3 Nola and Winifred Bt. Clair and Evans and Wolf with their Marimba Band. On Thursday Esther Ralston will Ie offered in “The Case of Lena £mith" and a new program of vau- deville wiil be featured. Beginning Monday the big musical girlie ghow, “Padlocks of 1929" with a cast of 28 Broadway entertainers. will be featured, Fascist Mus?Pass On Roman Solution Rome, Feb. 5 P—In view of the negotiations for settlement of the long-pending Roman question, a which was adopted in parlia- ment at the end of last year regard- ing the functions of the mewly-cre- fascist grand council s at- tracting much attention. Under this bill solution of the Ro- man question must be presented to the grand council which has the right to express its own opinion on “The fas- ed on all questions having a con- stitutional characte Then, explaining what such ques- tions are, the bill includes among them “the relations between the state and the Catholic church and international treaties which imply variation in the territory of the hrough this bill, it is now be- illeved obvious, Premier Mussolini had the foresight to prepare legal means in order to be able to grant |the Holy See an extension of its ter- ritory once the grand council has expressed a favorable opinion in the matter, MISS PUGLIESE SURPRISED Miss Lucy Pugliesc gave & surprise party Sunday afternoon in honor of her sister, Maria Pugliese, &t her home, 475 Glen street. Among her Buests were: Miss Rose Polumbo, Miss Adeline Ferri, Miss Anna Leoni, Miss Augusta Deutch, Miss Marie McGraw, Ray Greco, Carl Ferri, Ed- dy Webber, Al Greco, Eddy Frawley, I'rank Greco ad Gus Fusolina of Brooklyn N. Y. Dancing, singing and games were enjoyed by all. Re- freshments were served. made | g, NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1929. Reviews of Curreat Theater Offerings Lew Fields snd Lyle D, Andrews Present ompaon Colin Campbeil Willlam Gexton Paul Everton Nana Brysnt Mary Adams Richard Lane + Gorden Burby Willism Gaxton La Carteloise. Mary Adama King Arthur of Britain ... Paul Everton 8ir Launcelot of the Lake ......... Richard Lane Bir Galahad, his son.. Jack Thompson Merlin, & nughty magician ......... 4 . Colin = Campbell Maid Angels, lady-in-waiting te Mor- gan le Fay ... . Evelyn Ruh Mistresa Evelys La Belle-Avs . Olive Bertram (By Herald Reviewer) . Ye ancient domain of King Ar- thur jazsed up in language and tempo to a modern pattern and em- beltishment with twentieth century ideas, is a brief description of “A Connecticut Yankee,” which has come to Parsons' theater, Hartford, for a week with prospects of equal- ling the house attendance record. The play, as everyons knows, is a .musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s famous story “A° Connecti- ¢it Yankee in King Arthur's Court.” Just what Mr, Clemens would think of it will never be known. The adapters have taken many libertios with the text, injecting slang words apd phrases that weére unknown when the late humorist of Hartford and the Missiasippi valley laid down his pen for the last time, 1t is an amusing piece emphasiz- ing the contrast between costumcs and customs of the early sixth cen- tury and the vehicle of speech em- ployed today. A Hartford oil sales- man, about to be married, is ren- dered unconscious when his fiancee pops him on the head with a cham- pagne bottle after discovering a ri- val sitting on his knee. During his coma he imagines that he is in the court of King Arthur. The girl who was keeping his kneecap warm be- comes a charming medieval maiden whom he rescues from death at the hands of the jealous Queen Morgan Le Fay, Willlam Gaxton virtually carries the play along on his back. Mary Adams churacterizes the medieval maiden with a great deal of charm. Nana Bryant makes a truly regal queen and Paul Everton is a strik- ing King Arthur. Colin Campbell lines up to the modern idea of an ancient necromancer. Richard Lanc has the role of Bir Launcelot and Jack Thompson appears as Sir Gala- had, a blushing and diffident knight who avoids the ladies for fear his morals may be corrupted, “My Heart Stood Btill” is the out- standing musical number although “On a Desert Isle With Thee” was well recelved by last night's audi- ence. Mr. Thompson is the princi- pal dancer. His executipn is good but he makes hard work of it. The chorus has several clever dancing numbers, Bank Gets Foreclosure On Park Street Property Judgment of strict foreclosure was rendered by Judge Willlam F, Man- gan in city court in the action of the Commercial Trust Co. against Har- ry O'Dell on property located at 312-31¢ Park street. The trust com- pany was awarded a judgment of | $1.500 against the defendant in an action in November, 1928, which was never satisfied. Attorney Leo V. Gaftney represented the plaintiff. Judgment by default for $100 was | given for the plaintift by Judge Mir- ris D. Saxe in the action of the An- chor Post Fence Co. against Beverio Calvo, on a fence and posts pur- | chased but not paid for by the de- fendant, Attorney Leo V. represented the plaintift. Four Ships Lost In Spanish Storm Corunna, Spain, Feb. 5 (M—Dis- patches from Corcubion state that a terrific storm washed several ships out to sea with a number of sailors on board. The steamer Iciar and several motor launches went to their rescue and were able to tow four lighters with 14 men to safety. Four boats with about 20 men are still missing. They play & part in busincss his- TRACK MEET DATES Cambridge, Mass., Feb, § (UP)— The annual New England intercol- legiate track and field championship meeting will be held at Tech fleld here May 24 and 25, according to an announcement by the executive com- mittee of the New England I C. A, ANNOUNCEMENT HARTFORD ALL WEEK With “SHE,” a Dancer with “IT,” Them, These and Those 12 PRINCIPALS—31 GIRLS SPECIALTIES BY Melvin Sisters, Dainty Misses of Melody, Three Westergardes, |‘=~lll—‘=' Equilibrists De Laxe tory—Herald Classified Ad Dept. PALACE TODAY WILLIAM HAINES and MARION DAVIES in “SHOW PEOPLE” ‘with Sound Score On the Same Bill “THE PRINCE OF TEMPTERS” with LOIS MORAN and BEN LYON Also Blasket Night Two Outstanding Features Tomorrow OOLLEEN MOORE Star of Lilac Time in “HAPPINESS AHEAD” ‘With Sound On the Same m “BEGGARS OF LIFE” With WALLACE BEERY PARSONS MARTFORD ALL THIS WEEK TPop. Mats. Wed and Sat. 56c.-92 MARK TWAINS A CONNECTICUT Gaffney | BOOTH MAY RENEW BATTLE IN.COURTS | Daughter Says “Legal Side” of Contest Is Not Ended London, Feb. 5 (F—Indications were seen today that General Bram- well Booth, commander-in-chief of the Salvation Army, would carry hix quarrel with the Army's high coun- cil to the courts again if the council renew its efforts to depose him. A statement by his daughter, Catherine Booth, that “The legal side of this situation has not ended" was 20 interpreted by observers of the Army's controversy, Miss Booth was said by hér secretary, Ensign Jackson, to have been warned by her | solicitors not to discuss Army affairs inasmuch as further litigation might develop. As it now stands such further liti- gation seemingly would arise only in the event that after the high council has heard eithcr General Booth or a representative it would vote once more to depose him. The first deposition vote was in- validated « by the Chancery courts because General Booth had not been given an opportunity to be heard. It was believed that in fighting & sec- ond deposition order the Booth so- licitors would attack the 1904 decd | poll- under which the high council has been operating. | Frown on Davidson Meanwhile the offer of - Lord Davidson, ' former archbishop of Canterbury, to mediate the differ- ences between the Army high coun- cil and General Booth, seemed fated to rejection. The offer was dis- cussed at an informal session of the high council yesterday, but no an. nouncement was made as to the re- sult of tho deliberations, nor was there a statement from the Booth home.at Hadley Wood as to the feeling there. Observers of the Army controver- sy feel there is an in inclination to regard the affair as a purely domes- tic conflict requiring internal mettle- ment. Although the high council has notified General Booth that it is pre- pared to receive his representative at its session -on kriday for reopen- ing of the adjudication proceedings, there meemed little probability that the case would be definitely taken up at that time. Lawyers Meet ‘The general's solicitors and mem- bers of his family met in London today and discussed the situation. W. A. Joyitt, noted advocate, probably will argue in behalf of the general before the council. “It may be possible for Mr. Jowitt to meet the high council on I'riday,” said one of the general's advisers later, “but he will not be then in a position to present the general's case. These are not tactics to de- lay the council, but it is necessary that the general's case be completely presented. I think it unlikely that the general will appear personally before the council. At the next council meeoting, however, a letter which the general dictated from his bed will be read.” A preliminary meeting of the high council has been called for tomor- row. Discussing the turn which the situation has taken by reason of in- dications that the general is still keeping the entire matter in the GULDENS L Mumrd‘ STRAND " Now Playing SEE and HEAR Anne Nichols’ Great Stage Hit On the Screen [ ABIE,S IRISH ROSE” wi NANCY CARROLL CHAS. (BUD) ROGERS JEAN HERSHOLT J. FARRELL McDONALD Perfect Vitaphone House! CAPITOL Begins SUNDAY courts, an Army officials said: “It seemy evident that the general intends to procced legally to argue the validity of the 1904 deed poll if th: council readjudicates him unfit, as will likely be the case. hat his council abandoned that plea for the purposes of (heir injunction, but made it clear that the question was still arguable. The 1904 deed poll is the docu- ment under which the council has been functioning. 'MAJ. LADD 0 ADDRESS NORTH & JUDD CLUB]| Aviator Engaged for Washington's Birthday by Anchor Brand Organization. Major William Ladd of the 43rd { division Air corps, stationed at Brain- ard field, Hartford, will addresa the members of the Anchor Brand club | of North & Judd Mfg. Co. at the club’s annual banquet on February 23, The address will follow a turkey dinner during whith a program of music will be quartet and several instrumentalists. Samuel McCutcheon, treasurer and assistant sccretary of the company, will be toastmaster. Several officers | of the corporation will attend as | guests. 8. A. Foley is in charge of arranging the entertainment pro- gram. The event will mark the club's annual observance of Washington’s iirthday, a high spot in the or- ganization's social activitics, Doctor o Trek Over 25 Miles of Lake Ice Cross Village, Mich., Feb. 5 (P— To minister to two pncumonia pa- tients and others on Beaver Tstand, storm bound and ice-locked for weeks, Dr. Russell Palper of this village planned today to cross the 25 miles of Lake Michigan ice that sep- .|ru(<*< the island from the mainland He will go primarily Charles Gallagher- and ckerman, suffering m pnewmonia. Charles Tilley, an- cther island resident, died of the discase yesterday. Dr. Palmer will follow the {trail broken Sunday by Joseph Left and Charles Gallagher, mail carriers; Miss Mary Gallagher, a Chicago urse, and two Dominican sisters. 'hey made the trip in 13 hours and reported thal twice their horse broke through { ice, Rumor of Mutiny on Spanish Ship Denied T.ondon, FFeb. 5 (UP)—Reports that & mutiny had occurred on board the Spanish cruiser Don are inaccurate, it was said offi here today. AUTOMOBILE HITS HORSE Complaint was made to the police by the United Milk company of Woodland strect at 6 o'clock last evening that an automobile truck cut in and struck one of the com- pany's horses at East and Stanley streets, and the driver did not stop. Perfect Vitaphone House! CAPITOL TH URS.—FRL—SAT. Continuous New 18 MAIN STREET It is true | provided by a male | It Is Our Pleasure to Announce The Appointment to Our Sales Staff of Mr. Fred Larson Who For Several Yélrs Has Been Selling Chevrolets in Britain We Cordially Invite His Friends and Former Customers to Inspect THE NEW SUPERIOR WHIPPET The Elmer Automobile Co. Whippet Motor Cars—Sixes and Fours WOMEN'S PROGRESS IN' OCCUPATIONS Sociology club ofY.W.C.Afo Discuss Developmeats The Soclology club which has peen interested in the discussion of problems relating to women and girls will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Young Women's Christian Association. The ‘group will have as its uests the Fellowship club of the associa- | tion. . A cafeteria luncheon at 6 fol- lowed with:a round table discussion |on_ “Occupational Progress of Wc men” Iy the plan for the evening. An intepesting program hus beén | mapped ‘out by the commit:ée for the coming winter and spring meet- |ings to. which 8§ who are intérested are invited to send in their names to Miss' Myra Foster, Burritt hotel or the Y. W. C. The younger business girls club committees met last evening at the Y. W. C. A. to further plans for the Valentine pary which will be held |on next Tuesday evening in the lub {100ms of the association. The girls will have as their guests their male | friends. Attractive decorations and an evening of fun for the partici- punts is planned. New girls are becoming inerested and being added to the group. The club has taken up music under the competent leadership of Miss Doro- thy Wesker. The Fellowship club will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting on Thursday -evening, A special sur- prise_meeting s planned by th committeo in charge. Current Events The regular: meeting of the Cur- rent Events group will be held at 7:30 at.the Y. W. C, A. Mrs.| Ben | nett’s. program for tomorrow night will be; as follows: Review of hook “John Body™ by Stenhen Vincent Benet; review of play, “Hollday,”; Venize- los again Prime Minister of Grecce: The Channel Tunnel. | i Brown': | Popovitch Explains Big Rumanian Loan | Bucharest, Rumania, 1'eb. 5 (A — The disposition of the loan of $106,- 400,000 negotiated in Paris was ex- plained today by Michael FPopo- vitch, finance minister, on his return from the French capital. He sald the nztional bank would receive $25,000,000, the treasury $20,000,000 nd the state railroads, for replace- nent of rolling stock, $35,000,000. The state treasury will also receive a revolving fund of $25,000,000 which will be issued from various Juropean hank The $30.000,000 advanced by the Swedish match trust in return for a4 match monopoly in Rumania, will Ibe redeemed in 30 years. It will bear interest at seven per cent, Just ask the auto dealers what they think of Herald Classified Ads. TODAY and WED, ' 1009 Talking Picture “CONQU |Leonard, 69 years old, of 515 North | lplmh on the governments of the | two sisters, DEATH CALLS PIONEER IN RAILROAD BUILDING e, Figared in| Constructing Many 'Lines in | United Statcs and Canada Michacl Lconard, | Onc of the few surviving men | who years ago were pioneers in the | building of raliroads and bridges | when this country was taking rapld | steps toward progress was called (o his reward last night when Micha:i | Burritt street died at the New Brit ain General hospital. He entered | operation, | Mr, Leonard maintained a resi-| dence in this city, but the greater part of his life was spent in tray cling with construction companis whose contracts called for building | railroads in many places in the| United States and Canada. At times he operated steam shovels but on other occasions he was superinte | |ent where his thorough knowledge of the work was invaluable, He was born In Pennsylvama and | he came to New Britain when he | was a boy. It was not until recent years that he was employed in this | city, Because of his experience he | was engaged as foreman of the street department holding that place for the greater part of the past decade. Surviving him are his wife, Victoria (Comer) Leonard; { sons, Michael J. and Edward J. Leonard of this city; William L. Leonard of Windsor and Thomas 1%, Leonard of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Misses Alice V. and Mary E. Leonard of this city; three broth- ors, William Leonard of this city, rhomas Leonard of Philadelpbia and Timothy Leonard of Baltimore; | Mrs. Mary Warren of | New Britain and Miss Honora Leon- | ard of New York and four grani-| children, Funeral Mr: four ser will be helll Thursday morning at 9 o'clock «t | Mary's church. Burial will by t, Mar cemetery MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT The police were. notificd today of the return of the operator's licenscs of Alex Medzincki of 213 Farn ton avenue, Alfred Faficoni of Lasalle street, John Swentusky of 2 Williams strect, Joseph Matulas of New Britain, Angelo Mussi of 1445 ‘orbin avenue, I'rancis J. Murphy of 32 Beaver street, also the return of the right to operate to Marry May nard of 156 East Main street and Mattega of 735 Gold street. look nppefizlng. value too when Reserved Loges Eveningst STRAND Michael Arlen’s “The Green Hat” Makes Sensational Photoplay Hit! Stresses Dissrmament Berlin, Feb. § UP—The forcign |relations comimites of the Felohe | stag, in’ passing favordbly sigey oW a bit for ratification’ of Germsny's |signature to the Kellogg renuncias tion of war pact, also linked with lit the question of disarmament. In submitting their report to the reichstag, the committee added the following resolution: “The reichstag expects the gove ernment, with the date of enforce- ment of the Kellogg pact, to bring its influence to bear with due em- {other signatories 1o the pact and |the hospital on December 26 for an !the league of nations for fulfillment | ot the obligation of universal dis- armament as well as the augmen. tation of the possibilities for the peaceful settlement of existing and future conflicting interests and manifest m;usuce- 9 Murphy, Capitalist, Is Dead in Detroit Detroit, Feb. 5 UM—William Her- bert Murphy, Detroit capitalist and patron of music, died suddenly ot Pis home here early today. He was 73 years old. Mr. Murphy was founder and resident of the Detroit Symphony and was one of Henry original backers. He also ciety Ford's | one of the founders of the Cadillac Motor Company. The Murphy in- terests, of which he was head, buflt the new Penobscot building, De- troit's highest building. Death was caused by a heart at- tack, quick action plus safety The Special Taeschner i by which PERTUSSIN is I!m} cieated a quicker and safer congh remedy. It loosens the phlegm, soothes, the irritation and quiets the cough by removing the immediale conses. Because it is free from Dope, it is harmless, even for little children. That is why Dmm‘ have prescribed it for 25 years. Ask any ductor v drugain have real with Rumford, You can always depend on Rumford for perfoct ieavening and uniform results. Spots o Baking . TODAY AND WED. VAUDEVILLE — 5—SPLENDID ACTS—5 EVANS and WOLF and Marimba Band The Popular Comedian ABE REYNOLDS CO. in “3 A e Karl and Rovein “Banans O#l” in “Up in NEW BRITAIN Nola and Winifred St. Clair the Air” Songs at the Plano THURS.—FRIL—SAT. The SHANGHAI RESTAURANT 213 MAIN STREET IS NOW THE MANDARIN RESTAURANT ND WILL REOPEN FOR BUSINESS AT5P. M. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 Dinner Music will be conducted under supervision of Israel Rosenberg, Widely Known Pianist Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday From 6 te 8 DANCING FROM 9 to 12 P. M.