Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 224, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 January 1932 — Page 7

JAN. 27, 1932.

P.-T. A. LEARNS SCHOOL BOARD’S FINANCE PLIGHT Groups Ask Improvements; Commissioners Are Without Funds. Parent-Teacher Association delegations from two Indianaopolis elementary schools today realized the dilemma facing the school board, after attending the board's regular meeting Tuesday night to ask improvements. "We need anew building,” asserted Mrs. Fred Mass, spokesman for School 20. P. T. A. "Our present building is more than forty years old. our stairways are distinct fire hazards, the building is in an insanitary condition, and the lighting conditions are deplorable.” "We are making a plea for a longneeded addition,” said H. B. Dynes, School 34 spokesman, "because there is not one extra inch of space at the school. We have been forced to use the platoon system (part time school attendance) because of these conditions.” Willing, but Broke ( "The school board,” said Russell Willson, president, “wants you to know that it realizes fully your troubles. The board is in sympathy with you, but we want you to know, too, that we are helpless. We have no funds to promise anything at any time. "This board wants to improve these school buildings, but the state tax commission has the last word. We’d like to promise these two delegations that we will do something, but we can’t. It costs money —money that we haven’t got.” Needed redecorations of three elementary schools at a cost of $18,103, as recommended by H. F. Osier, superintendent of building and grounds, was deferred by the board, which approved his recommendation for three emergency repair jobs. Osier’s department was authorized to repair a "dangerous” fire wall at, school No. 2. Osier will take down eighty-five feet of four-foot, wall and rebuild it. Estimated cost is $335. Roof to Be Fixed Replacement of 121 radiator valves at school No. 15 was approved. Estimated cost is $315. Osier reported that the. roof of school No. 70 is leaking badly and repairs, totaling $598, were approved. Redecordation of school No. 43, school No. 20 and school No. 24 was deferred, while commissioners decided to launch a survey to determine the extent of emergency repairs needed, and to see whether painting can not be delayed still further. With the schools deteriorating rapidly, the board is approaching a crisis. Operating on a maintenance and repair budget, cut to the bone by the state tax commission, the board apparently does not know which way to turn. Research Director Named Osier pointed out that his recommendations merely represented his efforts to keep up a schedule for redecorating, which already has fallen far behind. The board appointed Perry W. Holaday to the vacant post of director of research for the city schools. The appointment is effective only for the current semester. The post has been vacant since the resignation of Murray Dalman more than three years ago. The salary is $3,000 a year. The report of Paul C. Stetson, superintendent of schools, listing fifteen appointments, eight resignations, three reappointments, one evening school appointment, seven student assistants and one return from leave of absence, was approved. Approve $150,00') Loan Stetson reported that "for the first time in many years, the reorganization of schools for the new semester took place with no additional appointments, in spite of an increase in the pupil roll.” A temporary loan of $150,000 from six Indianapolis banks at 6 per cent Interest was approved. The banks arc the Fletcher American National bank, Fletcher Trust Company, Indiana National. Indiana Trust, Merchants National and Union Trust. Purchase of bonds totaling $40,489.40 also was approved, on recommendation of A. B. Good, business director.

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BEAUTY IS FOUND IN THIS SHAKESPEARE Maude Adams Brings Her Charm and Otis Skinner His Fine Artistry to ‘The Merchant of Venice.’ BY WALTER D. HICKMAN IT is something these days to sit in a theater and hold a program stating that Maude Adams is the Portia and Otis Skinner is the Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice.” Memories of "Peter Pan” and the “Little Minister” along with "The Honor of the Family” rushed through my mind last night at English’s. I know when the tears came to the eyes of Portia when Bassanio was choosing the caskets, one of which would give him greatest happiness and the other two would put a lifelong ache in the hearts of two people, my eyes filled with tears.

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way. Because in Miss Adams is one of the loveliset institutions on the American stage. An in s tit u tion which has not been functioning for many, many years. A star of the tenderness and most lovely memories. And the years have not dimmed the smile and the radiance of this wonderful woman. When she

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parted the curtains on her first entrance in the third scene of the first act, I have not felt the same when I saw' late Duse on her last tour. Oh, here is history working again through the charm, artistry and personality of a great woman. And the tremendous ovation given Miss Adams proved once again that she is loved as much today as in the days of a distant past. Her Portia is a w'omanly Portia. One who understands the great demands of a great love. This w'as beautifully brought out in the two casket scenes. When undesirable suitors like the Prince of Morocco and others brought on a wave of delightful comedy acting on the part of Miss Adams. And when Bassanio hesitated before the golden casket, I felt I could hear the heartbeats of love of Portia. Here was vivid acting. In the court scene when Shylock w'as demanding his pound of flesh, Portia was again the woman, begging Shylock for mercy and compassion. I have seen many Portias, including that of Bernhardt, when she was playing the woman lawyer with only one limb. I find no fault with the womanly Portia. Tire same can be said of Skinner's Shylock, as I have seen Warfield. Arliss, Mantell, Leiber and others, and the poorest Shylock of the lot was that of Warfield, according to my opinion. The makeup of Skinner’s Shylock is masterful and he asks no compassion for the man when he stands stripped of his worldly goods before the duke in the court scene. His Shylock is crafty, cruel and he hates honestly those who W’ould spit on him. ’ Skinner arose to his greatest heights when he finds that his daughter Jessica had fled from his

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home with his beloved ducets. All the pride of his race rebels against this thrust at his home and race. In was interesting to watch the work of Louis Polan as the prince of Morocco, the Antonio of Charles Francis, and the Gratiano of Barry O’Neill. The cast is as follows: The Duke of Venice Robert Harrison The Prince of Morocco Louis Polan The Prince of Arraeon ..Frank Henderson Antonio Charles Francis Bassanio Jerome Lawler Salanio .. Byron Russell Salarino Lionel Hogarth Gratiano Barry O'Neill Lorenzo Martin Burton Shylock Otis Skinner Tubal David Stone Launcelot Gobbo Joseph lurun Old Gobbo Alf Helton Leonardo, servant to Bassanio Theodore Zarkwich Balthasar, servant to Portia. .Bvron Harris Portia Maude Adams Nerissa Audrey Ridaewell Jessica Cvnthia Blake Also watch the new lighting system used and designed by Miss Adams. This is really revolutionary. I never have seen a better “Merchant of Venice” from a scenic standpoint. Also the incidental music helps to give the right atmosphere. Once again the good, grand days of the theater are back with us since Miss Adams and Mr. Skinner teamed up for “The Merchant of Venice.” At English’s this afternoon and night. u a a “Der Liebes Express,” meaning “The Love Express,” opens a two day engagement today at the Circle. It is all in German. Other theaters today offer: “Michael and Mary” at Keith’s; Webb and Lane company at the Lyric; “Union Depot” at the Indiana; "Tonight or Never” at the Palace; “Dance Team” at the Apollo, and burlesque at the Mutual. a a a Neighborhood theaters tonight offer: “Ben Hur” at the Terminal; “Blonde Crazy” at the Alamo; “Smiling Lieutenant” at the Tacoma; “Beloved Bachelor” at the Daisy; “Flying High” at the Hollywood; “East of Borneo” at the Stratford; “The Guardsman” at the Talbott; “Touchdown” at the Tuxedo; “Yellow Ticket” at the Irving; “Caught” at the Belmont; “Cisco Kid” at the Orpheum; “Traveling Husbands” at the Hamilton, and “High Stakes” at the Mecca.

J. K. LILLY RETIRES FROM PRESIDENCY Veteran Head of Drag Firm Is Made Board Chairman. Retirement of J. K. Lilly Sr. from the presidency of Eli Lily & Cos., a position he had held for thirtyfour years, was announced at a meeting of the stockholders Tuesday. Directors immediately elected him chairman of the board. Elected to the presidency of the company was Eli Lily, son of the retiring president and grandson of the founder of the company. Two men, J. K. Lily Jr., and Charles J. Lynn, former secretary, became vice-presidents. Nicholas H. Noyes, former treasurer, was named secretary-treasurer, with Carl F.‘ Everleigh as assistant.

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