| ARLINGTON LOCAL NEWS |
| ==New York newspaper critics of motion pictures find much to praise in Goldwyn's screen presentation of Edward Childs Carpenter's delightful holiday play, “The Cinderella Man,” in which Mae Marsh, called “the quaintest actress on the screen,” is starred. Several declare it is the best thing that Mae Marsh and Goldwyn have done. All agree that the star is incomparably charming. The New York Herald says “Miss Mae Marsh displayed on the screen some of the most charming acting that has ever graced a photoplay. She brought youthful romance and tears and laughter about as close to the spectator as the silent drama permits.” This picture will be shown at the Regent Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday, January 23 and 24. |
| ==A dinner party of eleven covers was given on the evening of January 10th, by Dr. and Mrs. D. T. Percy, at their home on Water street, in honor of Miss Dorothy Sewell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D., Sewell of Bath, Me., whose engagement to the Percy's oldest son, Lieut. George A. Percy, U. S. M. C., was recently announced. The table decorations and favors were in pink. Among the guests were two brothers of Dr. Percy,—Dr. George A. Percy and wife of Salem and Dr. Fred Percy and wife of Brookline, and Mrs. G. W. Almy of New York, the mother of Mrs. Percy. The following day Dr. and Mrs. Percy, accompanied Miss Sewell to New York, to meet her fiancè, who had a short furlough from his duties at Quantico, Virginia, where he is stationed. |
| ==Amos H. Dwinel, of the firm of Sherman & Co., book publishers, Beacon st., Boston, died Friday, January 11, at the Soldier's home, Chelsea, where he has been a patient in the Soldiers' hospital for over a year, the result of a series of shocks. The deceased was born in Lisbon, Me., and at the time of his death was in his 81st year. Mr. Dwinel enlisted in the Civil War from Lowell, 7th Battery, December, 1861, and served three years, being honorably discharged in December, 1864. For many years he resided in Philadelphia and there was affiliated with the G. A. R. He was a man of literary tastes and spent most of his leisure time in reading, his books being his chief companions. The family has resided in Arlington some twenty years, and while health permitted Mr. Dwinel and his wife were constant attendants at the First Parish Unitarian church, where Mrs. Dwinel is a member of the Social Alliance of that church. The funeral was held Saturday, January 12, at the Soldiers' home, and was conducted by Rev. Benjamin G. Seaboyer, chaplain, and the military service was most impressive. The body was carried to Providence for burial in the family lot. Besides a wife the deceased is survived by one son, Harry A. Dwinel, and Mrs. Katherine D. Moore, all at 60 Palmer street, the present residence of the family. |
==On Thursday, in G. A. R. Hall, Arlington, a costume dancing party and exhibition were given by the children of Miss Kathleen Vincent O'Hara's dancing school. Miriam Davenport Gow, dramatic reader, and Louise M. O'Hara, soprano, assisted in making the evening enjoyable. Special dancing followed. The Arlington pupils taking part were:—
Helen Roos, Elsie Nelson, Mary Daley, Marie Mulgrew (3 years old), Claire Roos, Dorothy Curry, Ethel Mulgrew, Frances Frazer, Anna Welch, Edith Lane, Gertrude Lane, Mary Frazer, Anna Luddy, Olive Edmans. |
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| ==A stereopticon lecture on Alaska was given at First Baptist church on Monday evening, under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary and Social Union, and took the place of the regular afternoon meeting of the society. The lecture was read by Miss Ruth Gleason, as Miss Heuston of the Home Mission rooms was unable to be present. The pictures were excellent, and of much interest to the members, as a box is sent to Alaska each year, containing garments for the children of the Orphanage, which is located on Wood Island. Miss Linda Woodworth contributed two pleasing 'cello solos, Mrs. Harold L. Frost accompanying. |
| ==At a meeting of the teachers of Arlington, held on January 10, 1918, it was unanimously voted to place themselves at the disposal of the school authorities for the purpose of doing any extra work that may be required, due to the exigencies of the war, so far as their means permit. In this way the teaching force of the town put themselves on record as to their attitude and take a stand that is both patriotic and commendable. |
| ==The Sowers Lend-a-Hand has taken the Regent theatre for the evenings of January 25th and 26th, when Douglas Fairbanks will be seen in “Reaching for the Moon” and Fatty Arbuckle in “At Coney Island,” both favorites. Tickets at 25 and 30 cents, which includes the war tax, may be obtained of Mrs. W. D. Clark, Jr., or from any other members of the Sowers club. Performance begins at 7.45. |
| ==At a dinner party on Monday night, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Winn, of 9 Russel terrace, announced the engagement of their daughter, Pauline Louise, to Mr. Lucian Wright Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert F. Mead of 27 Jason street, Arlington. The table was decorated with pink and white crepe paper with a large bouquet of sweet peas for the center piece. The young ladies were given bouquets of sweet peas and the men writing pads. As an engagement gift Miss Winn chose a Liberty Bond, that she might help do her “bit” for the country. |
| ==Harvey H. Bacon, Assistant District Commissioner for Boy Scouts of America, has issued the following notice to the Scoutmasters of the Arlington Troops, through the secretary, Frank Lincoln Masseck :—A Court of Honor for Tenderfoot and Second Class tests will be held at the Junior High School, Monday, Jan., 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All Scoutmasters are urged to be present to assist in conducting the tests. All scouts to be tested must present their individual records, fully made out, and with checks by the Scoutmasters to show the points on which the candidates are prepared. Following the Court of Honor, at 8.30, the Scoutmasters will hold a meeting to lay plans for the anniversary celebration on Feb. 8. All materials for the Scout exhibit must be completed by February 1st. The first exhibit will be made at the Heights Spa, 1328 Mass. ave., from Feb. 11 to Feb. 25. The second exhibit will be made at the Arlington News Co., Feb. 26 to March 11. The third exhibit will be made at Cutler's Hardware store, 189 Mass. ave., March 12 to 25. Afterwards the exhibit will be permanently placed in the Robbins Library. A hike will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, starting from Willow place at 1.30 p.m. |
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