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...makes an arrest; William J. Bryan spilling a jar of wine made by holy miracle out of water; William H. Anderson at the doorway in a derby hat. This parable?a raid on the marriage feast of Cana, painted by J. Francois Kaufman and exhibited last year in Manhattan???led to the arrest and conviction of Abraham S. Baylinson, Secretary of the Society of Independent Artists, for "violation of public decency." Last week an Appellate Court reversed the decision, returned to Mr. Baylinson the fine of $100 which he had paid...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pennell's Pen | 12/8/1924 | See Source »

...overcame then? Who found, of a fortunate Saturday, that that night they should repeat their performances for fame and a gleaming prize? One from Manhattan???the East-West Players in The Little Stone House, by George Calderon. They of White Plains who put their trust in The Crow's Nest, by William Manly. And the Garden Players of Forest Hills in Robert Courtney's The Clock. These were the victors three, where all strove with honor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Little Theatre Groups | 5/19/1923 | See Source »

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