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The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Too much importance cannot be given to the placing of the paint upon a dry surface. If the pores are filled with moisture, every paint will come of. If your house is worth painting, have it well painted. Obtain the best painters and those who have a reputa- tion for honesty. If you are going to paint your house well. get the Chil- ton Paint, for it takes less of it to cover a given amount of surface than any other kind of paint, and it looks better and wears longer.
 Thin coats of Pure Linseed Oil Paint, we'll brushed out. will prove to be the most lasting covering in the world. This means CHILToN.
 For Bale bv R. H. RFERS & CO. Newtown.
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PLEASANT CHURCH G GATHERINGS

PLEASANT CHURCH GATHERINGS.
 The peanut social given by the Y. P. s. c. K. on Monday evening, April 10, was & grand success socially and financially. In spite of spring mud, almost unfath- omable, large number of both young tations and readings by the young ladies of the society, 8 grand peanut hunt in which Miss May Granuiss was victorious and lastly the arrival of Edwin Smith selections new and old, pathetic and humorous. All this combined to make 8 very enjoyable evening. Soon after the election of officers about January l, it was proposed that each one of the six mem- bers of the social committee should plan and arrange for social. This was the third of the series and was under the direction Of Rev F. A. Holden. We hope the remaining three will make as great 8 success as those who have pre- ceded them.
 Mrs Peter O. Ohlson gave a very pleasant tea to her unmarried lady friends, April 6, the first anniversary of her wedding. The day was one of the few lovely ones of the season, marked contrast to the one of year ago, when snow flakes and bleak winds outside &C., centuated the warmth and good cheer within. The tea table was set with the pretty china, dainty linen and shining silver, which found part of the bridal gifts year ago, while the menu was quite as toothsome and scarcely less va- ried and bountiful than was the original feast in 1898. We commend Mrs Ohlsen's method as one worthy of imitation and hope others of the young married peo- pie will give their single blessed sisters peep into their happy, welded home. life.
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REV MIR GILMAN SENT TO ROUND HILL.
 Rev MT Gilman, who has made 8 host of friends in the Methodist pastorate, has been sent to R0und Hill, near Greenwich, to the real sorrow of the en- tire membership. He has united the church and built it up.
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Agricultural iiTnpIe-
 mGOtS.
 We have this 8 ring larger lin" than ever before and can suit you it In need of anything of this kind. We shall be pleased to show you the goods and give you bottom prices.
Grass Seed.

We have plenty for all aud the best that money can buy. We pride ourselves in al ways selling the finest seed and believe from our experience that quality comes first in these goods and price Riterward. We car sell you this year the best Timothy seed for &2 perlbushel.
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FARMING OPERATIONS BEGUN.

A few have commenced to blow, and plant potatoes. Also some beds of to- bacco are sown. Miss Emma Beers has had her oats sowed, the past week, but the ground is rather cold as yet for the planting of seeds.
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who desire can avail themselves of the opportunity of enjoying this rare music al treat. Tickets 25c, to be had at tEe door,
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Fertilize".

We are now taking orders for Mapes Tobac. co Ash and Othor fertilizers of their make We believe that Tobacco Ash used with either Cotton Seed Meal or Barn Yard Manure will pay any farmer that uses it 0n his tobacco lt will give you the fine color and quality that is desired. We W 1uId refer you to any of the parties who use it i'm this section. Use one half ton per acre. Price 832 per ton.
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New Haven Go.
SOUTHBURY.

GRAND LIST, TOWN OF soUTHBURY, FOR
 1898.
 279 Dwelling Houses, with buildings
 and lots appurtenant thereto. 3 s4,552 21442 Acres ot land. bounded and de-
 scribed on back Of list, 259 SIC 24 Stores, mills, ,nanufactories, 10.s50 4l9 Horses, asses, and mules, i3.4l I124 Neat cattle, 22.4I2 Sheep; Swine over $50, 1265 79 Coaches, carriages, wagons and bicycles, 23l6 Clocks, watches. time pieces and
 jewelry exceeding in value $25. 4so Piano Fortes and other musical
 instruments, exceeding in val
 ue $25, 2o50 Library and books, exceeding
 in value $200, 100 Shares Bank stock, 36.l99 Shares State, Canal. other stock,
 except United States and rail-
 road in this State. 500 Amount employed in merchan- disc and trade, 1870 Money at interest in this State and elsewhere, T., APO Money on hand. on deposit, or elsewhere, over s100, except in
 Savings Bank deposit, 2s15 All taxable property. not speci- fically mentioned. ls.ooo Ten maling psa esn' oas liss '0' n0 s7ss Total amount of grand list to be
 taxed, s4Ss,794
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
THE STREET AND VICINITY.

THE STREET AND VICINITY. Mrs Emeline Brown is expected hone
 soon from New Haven, where she has
 been spending the winter with her sister. Mrs Jane Lambert.
 Miss Mary Munson has returned from 8
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Hard Wood Ashes.

We are also filling Orde' s tor inc best Un leached Canada Hard Wood ashes. We can furnish them i'm tOO pound sacks at &l2 per ton Aa we carry mono Ot these goods In stock, it will be necessary for you to Rivo vour order Hs soon Rs possible, that we may be able to get the goods hcre in time.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Monday afternoon with her sister, Miss Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

GA sTo7 7 IA. Raa,. tb. ;, The Kind Yoa Have Axays Bought ass;'''' < Z<Hzzs1x
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IN GRANGE CIRCLES,

''Children's pight," FApril 26, at the Grange, open to all, with program. A cordial invitation to the public is ex- tended.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Tomorrow, Saturday, is the date of the first baseball game on the Taft school schedule. The game will be played at the fair grounds with the team from Cheshire Academy. Next Saturday the Yale Freshmen will be here.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Col E. Johnson is expected, this week, to move his family to his house near L.. A. Tyrrell's shop. Edson Cable expects to move into the place Col Johnson va- cates. D. M. Tompkins moves into the house vacated by Cable and Charles Skiff cated by Tompkins.
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For Sale by R. H. BEERS CO. Newtown.
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GRAND LIST, TOWN OF soUTHBURY, FOR
 1S9S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
ARRIVAL OF RETNA MERCEDES.
THE SPANISH wARsHIP. WHICH WAS SUNK
IN SANTIAGO HARBOR. AT OLD POINT.

THE SPANISH WARSHIP WHICH WAS SUNK
IN SANTIAGO HARBOR, AT OLD POINT.
Newport News Va. May q (speciaD-The former
Spanish protected cruiser Relna Mercedes, which
was sunk near the mouth OF Santiago Harbor i'm
medately preceding the great naval battle OF July
1885 In order 10 block the entrance OF the Ameri-
can ships. and which was successfully raised by
the Merritt Wrecking Company arrived in Hamp-
ton Roads this afternoon from Santiago. in tow OF
the Rescue and the l. j. Merritt. OF the Merritt
wrecking tugs. Accompanying the cruiser and the
tugs the steamship 8. T. Morgan also OF the
Merritt feet. which carried supplies for long voy-
age. and was prepared to give assistance to either
the Mercedes the tugs in the event OF an acc-
dent
The passage from Santiago was made In remark
ably quick time. consuming only eight days. The
ships experienced splendid weather all the way
which accounts for the speedy voyage Of the first
Spanish trophy OF consequence brought back to
this country. The Mercedes and her conveying
party were reported last night at Hatteras at 5
o'clock and they passed in the Virginia Capes this
morning. After quarantine examination the trip
from the Capes to Old Point consumed nearly two
hours. and at 2:3O the big cruiser. flying enor-
nous American flag, anchored between the Cham
and steamers took large crowds to Old Point from
this city, Hampton. Richmond. Norfolk and Ports
greeted by an immense throng. Many persons went
out in launches and rowboas to view her closely.
AT 4;S5 p m. the tug Rescue, gayly decorated with
flags. left the cruiser and headed for the Capes
hound for New York. The Mercedes is badly SCARED
and battered above her water line. although the
fresh coat Of white paint hides many Of the
All three OF her masts still standing half
length only, and between the first and second the
smokestacks are intact; United States Quarantine
Officer w. G.. Pettus boarded the cruiser at the
Capes, and. after making examina ton OF her
crew a-ld the condition OF the ship. decided that
IL would not be necessary to hold her at Fisher
mans Island. the Government quarantine station
re permitted her 10 come to Old Point. where she
will pass five days In quarantine. On Thursday the
Mercedes VIII 90 TO the Navy Yard at Portsmouth
where a survey will be held by a board sent from
the Navy Department. and the necessary repairs
10 her will then be determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
FIREMEN TURN HOSE on STUDENTS.

CORNELL BOYS CELEBRATE VICTORY OVER
PRINCETON, AND POLICE INTERFERE.
Ithaca. May H.-After the victory Of the Cornell
ba seball team the Princeton team at Ithaca
yesterday the students began celebrate the
sion in what they believed to be harmless ways.
Bonhres built, and number OF prominent
business men OF the city aided the boys large
fire was started on the principal thoroughfare, and
the police interfered
The boys became angry, and began 10 make II
unpleasant for the police The Chief OF Police then
sent call for the Fire Department which arrived
and attacked the crowd Of students with streams
OF water. The boys made raid the hremen
and police. and wrested hose line from the fire.
men The boys cut the hose. The police and fire
men aided by number Of townspeople. but
when the students captured the hose line the others
rereated down the street and attacked another nTe
which had been started Here the fercest hght
Of the night took place. and the townspeople at
tackled the students with clubs or any other weapon
that could be improvised ,,
The hremen advanced on the boys, drenching
them with streams Of water until they nnaHy
cleared the boys from the fires one student was Vas
struck from behind with stick and relied one
member OF the police force was slightly injured:
several others were more or less bruised only one
arrest made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

rocks Happily the sea was smooth. ana fhers
was no wind Otherwise there would probably
have been different tale to tell.
The dangers OF the vicinity were strikingly
brought home to the passengers and crew By
the masts OF the wrecked steamer Mohegan.
which are sticking out Of the water. and by
miserable bell buoy which tolls almost con-
stantv as though sounding a death knell.
When Captain Watkins returned from his
trip ashore he learned that there was Al
ready considerable water in tie hold; the
tugs which had arrived stood by In readiness
for any emergency. All the passengers were
transferred TO the tug Dragon. but beyond the
clothes they wore they took nothing with them.
They were landed at Falmouth shortly after I
o'clock the local agents Of the American Line
meeting them and providing them with every
care and qusrtering them at the various hotels
and the Sailors Home.
When the Paris struck the tide within an
hour OF the food. and this proved insufficient
to raise her of the rocks. Hundreds Of people
visited the scene during the day.
The passengers are lavish in their praise Of
the admirable behavior Of the officers and crew.
and declare that It was due to their smartness
that no accident occurred to any one. Perfsst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

Falmouth, May 21.-The American Line
steamer Paris, Captain Watkins, from Southamp-
ton and Cherbourg for New-York. struck on an
outlying ridge near the Manacles early this
morning at point more than half a mile from
where the wrecked Atlantic Transport liner Mo-
hegan lies.
The Paris Is hard and fast off Lowlands
Point, two miles east OF Coverack. The sea
is perfectly calm. The mails and passengers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
SUICIDE OF AN EY-P1YMAST'ER.
LOSS OF HIS PLACE IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE
PREYED ON HIS MIND.


Edward selleck. who only two months ago
ended a service of thirteen years as paymaster
in the Custom House. committed suicide at l: 30
o'clock yesterday afternoon by shooting himself
in the right temple in his home. the top floor
Of the apartment house at No. 332 West Eighty
ffth-st
Mr. Selleck was seventy-two years old He
leaves a widow. He was born in Norwalk.
Germ, and came to this city many years ago.
He was a Democrat in politics He first served
as a deputy county clerk under Charles E. Loew.
Later Mr. Selleck was chief cashier for Con-
troller Edward Loew. Two months ago Re-
publican was put in Mr.. sellecks place in the
Custom House.
The loss of his place worried Mr.. selleck
greatly, and his health began to break down
Frequently he lamented his loneliness and
his wife IL she would not poison him get
some one 10 do 1t. You know, mother" he said
you could put 1t in my coffee and I would
never know" SO persistent did he become late
y in his plea for poison that Mrs. Selleck in
alarm secreted everything of poisonous nature
and hid her husbands revolver
He did not rise yesterday morning at 9:3O
o'clock as he was accustomed to- but asked to
be allowed to take a little more sleep. At L
p. m. Mrs Selleck brought him light luncheon
and he seemed quite cheerful. She was hardly
out Of the room when she heard the report OF
the revolver. Mrs. Selleck dropped the tray OF
dishes and back. She found her husband
lying unconscious on the bed, with blood
pouring from the hole in his temple. DR.. T. H.
Birch was called in. but Mr.. Seleck dead
when he arrived.
In his service as paymaster at the Custom
House Mr.. Selleck Is said to have handled more
than S19ODOpnD He often boasted that never
in all the years OF his service had he been short
a penny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

warning signal to the Paris telling the cap
tain that he would put the vessel on top Of
4he Mohegan If he did not alter the course Of
the ship. Tne warning. however. came too late.
and the Paris struck On a ridge to the west
ward Of the Manacles.
Further details OF the disaster show that
when the vessel struck the crew were sum-
moned on deck. The passengers. upon appear
ing. were met at the companionway with COM
forting words and assurances OF their safety.
Exceptional coolness was shown on all sides.
the stewards distributing coffee and stimulants
to all who desired them.
CAPTAIN WATKINS ROwED ASHORE.
Captain Watkins had his gig lowered and
rowed ashore in order TO ascertain his where
abouts and to telegraph to Falmouth for tugs
to assist his ship. In the mean time rockets
were sent up and signal guns were fred.
When dawn broke every one on board was re-
ueved TO find the shore on one side and lifeboats
living near by on the other. The vessel lay with
her head to the southwest, the reversing OF her
engines having put her broadsde on to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
AMERICAN RIGHTS OF A Play.

London. May H.-Charles Frohuan. the Ameri-
theatrical manager has secured the American
rights OF the comedy THE Tyranny Of Tears.b
BY Haddon Chambers now being played the
Criterion Theatre by Charles Wynjham and his
company. John Drew will be starred I'm the play.
with which he Is greatly pleased. Mr.. Chambers
said to-day that he expects TO stage the play IN
person next autumn I'm the United States, and
hopes to then the American friendships he
formed al the time Of the production Of The
Iaer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
FIGHT WITH NICARAGUAP
RUMORS OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
DETROIT AND SAN JACINTO.

Washington, May 21.-There was rumor
here tonight that there had been hostile
meeting at Bluefelds between the Nicaraguan
gunboat San Jacinto and the United states
cruiser Detroit. which is looking after the In
terests of Americans in that vicinity. The re-
port lacks confirmation, so far as official ah-
vices Obtainabe, the statement being made
in responsible quarters that up to II o'clock
there had been no information received in re-
gard to II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

maintained that passenger described the scene
simply a slow procession OF women and
children walking in single file to boats.
At daybreak the position OF the vessel could
be better discerned The brilliant St. Anthony
Light. at the entrance OF Falmouth Harbor.
could be distinguished plainly through the misty
rain and the still-standng masts OF the Ill
fated Mohegan could be seen near by.
1t is said that Falmouth pilot-boat showed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
THE MEADE RETURNS TO PONCE.
A FRESH LEAK DEVELOPS IN THE TRANSPORT
REGULARS ON BOARD.

Ponce, Porto Rico. May 1.-THE United
States transport Meade. formerly the Berlin.
which, while leaving this port Monday night
last with the 10Th Infantry. struck sunken
wreck outside the harbor. which caused a Sc
rious leak and made necessary her return here
left port last evening but returned again this
morning a further leakage having developed
during the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
A POLISH TOwy DESTROYED BY FIRE

TWELVE LIVES LOST AND THOUSANDS MADE
HOMELESS.
Warsaw, Russia May 21.-The town OF Poro-
SOW. In the Government of Warsaw, has been de-
stroyed by fire Twelve lives were lost. and
three thousands people, driven from their homes
are now camping in the fields 1t Is believed
that the fire was OF incendiary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
MONUMENT TO CARNOT UNVEILED.

PRESIDENT LoUBET AND OTHER DISTINGUISHED
FRENCHMEN PRESENT.
Dijon, France, May 2L-The monument to the
late NJ Marie FRANCOIS Sadi- -Carnot fourth
President OF the Third Republic Of France, was
unveiled here to-day in the presence of the Pres
ident, NJ Emile Loubet; the Premier, NJ. Charles
Dupuy; the Minister OF War NJ Camille Krantz.
and other distinguished personages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
PARISHARD ANDFAST0N AR0CK
AMERICAN LINER, FAR OUT OF HER COURSE. STRIKES AT
NIGHT NEAR THE MANACLES.


The American Line hard and fast rock the
Manac Falmouth f1arbo which she struck while
high speed about o'clock Sunday her from Southampton
by Of Cherbourg WORK.
All the passengers and mails saved.
the steamship which has
hold the hopeful
her if the calm and the wind favorable.
Why the should have been far her explained
treacherou the
Channel Moegan Manacles
October
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
PLAN OF CURRENCY REFORn.
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE UNDERSTOOD TO
HAVE AGREED ON A MEASURE-IM-
PORTANT NOTIFICATIONS.

PORTANT NOTIFICATIONS.
Washington. May 21.-It Is understood that
the House Republican Caucus Committee ap-
pointed to frame a scheme Of currency reform
has agreed upon measure along the following
lines:
The redemption of all obligations of the Gov
ernment in gold demand.
Greenbacks. when once redeemed Tor golu 10
be reissued only for gold.
Permitting National banks to issue notes 10
the par value of their Government bonds de-
posted in the Treasury, instead OF 10 per cent
at present
Permitting the minimum capital Of National
banks to be $4,000. instead Of $4,000 as at
present.
This plan is much less comprehensive than
ardent advocates of general currency revision
have urged. but was adopted. 1t was said, be-
cause harmonious agreement on 1t was pos
sible. which was not the when more radical
measures were suggested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

The Royal Blue Line announces fare OF $50 for
the round trip from New-York 10 Washington ana
return on account of the Peace Jubilee Tickets
good going on May 22nd OF 23rd and for return
within eleven days. Stations in New York. Central
RR. OF New-Jersey, foot Liberty Street, and South
Ferry Time between New-York and Washington
five hours.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
" PENNSYLVANIA RAILRol

THE NEW PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
FERRYBoAT %PHILADELPHIAsv LA El Pr sr r. ~,
AND JERSEY CITY
This is the finest double-deck quadrupe pro-
peiler steel-hull ferryboat afoat. II rides like
ocean liner. Boats now run every hfteen minutes
from each sde.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
ARRIVALS FROM CUBA.

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday by
the steamer Ella from Nuevitas Cuba were
Captain c. F. Hartmann, L. S. Signal Corps and
II. F. Duff Sth L. S. Cavalry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

QUICKER TIME BETWEEN NEW-YoRK, AND
WASHINGTON. VIA PENNSYLVANlA
RAILROAD.
with it's change OF schedule on May Zst tne
pennsylvania Railroad annihilated time between
New-York and Washington. Take the 'ConYres.
sionaI Limited" the finest and fastest dayhSh'
train on wheels.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
CALLS 1T vIRILE LEGISLATION.

Al meeting Of the Social Reform Club at No. IS
University Place last night Edward King spoke
about the Ford Franchise Tax bill. which he de-
clared was the best and most virile legislation
enacted in this State in quarter OF a century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
THE REICHSTAG TO ADJOURN.

CONSIDERATION OF THE MEAT INSPECTION BILL
POSTPONED.
Berlin. May 21.-The adjournment Of the
Reichstag has been agreed to In principle. though
tn Federal Governments are still insisting upon
the adoption of supplementary estimates.
Consideration OF the Meat Inspection bill will
be postponed until next autumn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

IF / HAD YOUR TEETH
! would Bensolyptus Tooth Powder TO clean
&erS- 1t is perfection All druggists.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
THE ..pAN.AMERIcAN EXPRESS"

The new fast train on the New-York Central;
leave New-Yo 800 q. m, daily arrive Bunalo
i2s Niagara Falls s:30 Toronto lo5o next morning.
-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22
PRFsFNT LAW ADEOUATE.

The present rapid-transit law, although In some
respects susceptible OF Improvement is neverthe-
less entirely adequate for municipal construction
provided the municipal authorities will cooperate
with this Board In prescribing the routes and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-22

Continued on sixth pnge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-30

ruches which frame the shoulders Tiny
gauze sleeves drop off the shoulders. leav-
ing the task Of supporting the bodice 10
trails Of wild roses which ara thrown over
the shoulders. At the back 81 the bodice
starts another rose spray. winding about
the left side Of the skirt 70 The front and
thence dropping 10 the edge OF the tunic.
which IT nearly encirces.
Another flower gown is 81 ivory Brussels
net embroidered with light running pat
tern Of silver thread, sequins and tiny
diamond dew drops. The hem Of the
skirt has an application Of Brussels lace.
giving a pretty. broken edge. which falls
over an under robe Of palest green chiffon;
this reveals itself through the net as well
as at the foot Of the robe in a multi
tude % cloudy frills. Tho bodice OF
jewelled net and chiffon droops from the
shoulders in Victorian style and has mitt
sleeves. open their entire length and laced
across with green velvet ribbon a long
garland of water lilies starting from the
left shoulder falls 10 tho back OF the
waist and is brought around I'm front.
where II IS used 70 catch mp The tunic.
which Is draped high on one side
The summer girl r. i1clvdirg empire
dresses in her wardrobe. the most sue
cessfui o. these having no tunics one of