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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30

On MONDAY. OCTOBER THIRD, AID. 1904, at
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, will sell by public auc-
tfon in front of the respective premises the north
15la feet front of lot in square $40.
Immediately there's fter the north 80 feet inchx-
265 feet, side and rear alley Of lot 13, in square
SIS.
On the same day, at FIVE O'CLOCK PM, )
lots II feet 8 inches each, being lots AZ, A and
As. in square TO-
TERMS: Very liberal and stated at time Of
sale. One hundred dollars each lot upon accept
ance of bid. Terms to be complied with in fifteen
days All conveyancfng, etc, at purchasers cost.
se2S-d&dS LANES ". RACCIIEEE Auctianeer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
Magratfr s. Kennedy,
1t -. AUCTIONEERS
JAMES ". RADCLIFFE. AUCTIoNEER
JAMES ". RATCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.
Sale OF 100 Second Hand
CARPETS and Rugs.

Sale of 100 Second Hand
Carpets and Rugs.
On SATURDAY, the FIRST
DAY TOFtaOCTOBER,s att TEN
O'CLOCK A. NJ, / will sell, by pub
lie auction, within my, sales rooms,
go Pa. ave. NV, the above Carpets,
accumulated from departments,
private parties, etc. 5ftr
se2a-2t N'' -AMEs w. RATcLIFrE. Auct
c. G. SLOAN & CO., Auctioneers, 14o7 G st.
A very attractive collection OF
Household Furniture from private
residences, family leaving for Eu-
rope, bachelors apartments, etc. All
to be sold at unrestricted public sale
within Our rooms, I4o7 G street
ION first and second floors and in
basement, SATURDAY, OCTO-
Der FIRST, 1904, at TEN AM.
and Andirons, lot Books. Mahogany Desk, Tables
and Chairs, Brass and Enamel Bedsteads. Hand
loarls, Unique China Closet Morris Chairs Birds
Eye Maple Chiffoner Dressing Tables, WardrObes,
OAK Hall Rack and Carved Chairs Cabinets, Hall
Seats. Artistic and Unusual Pieces, Pictures in
Gilt Frames. Ornaments, Carpets, new 9x12 Rugs,
Hsngings, Bookcases. SidebOards. Ext Tables
Dining Chairs. Paror Suites and Odd Pieces, Toilet
Sets Rugs. Walnut and Oak Chamber Furniture
Stoves, Gas Ranges. Mattresses, Pillows, Bedding,
Office Furniture, Folding Beds, Crockery and
Glassware Antiques. etc.
And at ~ NJ.
Horse, Surrey, Harness. etc.
Terms Cash. c. G. SLOAN 6 CO.,
se292t AZ Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
JAMES w. RADCLIFFE, Auctioneer.

Compulsory sale by auction of Val
liable Unimproved Real Estate on
5th Street, between E and G
Streets Southeast; 9th Street be-
tween G and Virginia Avenue
Southeast, and on ED Street. be-
tween G and II Streets N. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
Minor Items.

Once 1t was mark of the beast to wear
a watch chain across the two upper pockets
of waistcoat Notwithstanding the fact
that these are always spoken of technical
ly as watch pockets: to do this. or to
stick cravat pin into bow tie, were about
on level. And now, behold, in certain
circumstances 1t becomes allowable to wear
a watch chain thus, with a notable proviso.
If you wear the watch chain high, as de-
scribed. you must wear at the same time q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AUCTIoNEER.

JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.
SALE OF u N r E D E E MI d
PLEDGES, CONSISTING OF
WATCHES, d A M O N D S ,
JEWELRY, THREE PIANOS
(UPRIGHD, MUSIC BOX,
FURNITURE, ETC, TO PAY
INTEREST CHARGES. ETC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-30
Baltimore and Ohio r. X.

\ KUY AL BLUE LINE
TRAINS EVERY OTHER HOUR ON THE ODD
HOUR To
PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.
1900 IN. Diner, Pullman Sleeper.
1900 m. Puffe,. Parlor. s Hr. Train.
fQ.oO a m Diner and Parlor Car.
eli 200 a. m Diner and Parlor Car,
81 100 %. m. Diner and Pa-lor Car
1900 IN "Peyal Limited. All Pullman
1900 D. m. Coaches to Philadelphia
$500 m. Diner and Pullman Sleeper
$500 Pm. Coaches TO Philadelphia.
eli 40 .. IN. Sleepers.
"a no n M. Sleepers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
WARREN.

There is much sickness in East War
rem.
Mrs. Ida Tucker of Waitsfield was in
town on Saturday.
Leland Thayer and wife were over the
Mountain last week.
Pauline Hartshorn is spending the
week with her grandmother in the vii
lage.
w. E. Pierce was the guest of his
sister, Mrs. Bert Moody, on Sunday
night.
Fred Royce and wife of Lincoln were
in town the first of the week, the guests
of relatives.
Mrs. Myrtle Pierce of Lincoln was the
guest of her uncle, H. c. Murray, and
family on Sunday.
The death of Mrs. Gertrude (King)
Murray occurred on Saturday. She has
been great but patient sufferer for the
last few years. A husband, two daugh-
tiers, a SOD and a mother survive her.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at Il
lat the house and 1 at the church, and
the burial was in the village cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
WAlTSFIELD.

The officers of Mad River Valley
Grange, No. 249, elected are as follows
Master, George w. Wallis; overseer,
Mrs. Gertrude S. Martin; lecturer, Mrs.
Bragg; Steward, P. j. Dana; assistant
steward, E. R. Prentis; chaplain,
Mrs. Alice P. Kelsey; treasurer, Miss
gatekeepeT W Walter Griffith Eata Hese1 MIS-
Savage; pomona, Miss Blanche Joslyn;
lady assistant steward, Mrs. E. R. Prem
tbs. The installation of the officers will
be at the regular meeting Wednesday
evening" January 4, 1905.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
ORWELL.

Mrs. D. l.. Wells and daughter Gladys
have returned from Somerville, Mass.
Miss Flora Hough, who has been with
friends in Sandy Hill, N. Y, has returned
home.
NJ. L. Abbott assistant postmaster, has
been taking an enforced vacation for a
few days, on account of hard cold.
The entertainment at the town hall
last week by Howard Clifton of London,
England, Melted the Orwell Free Library
$l2.
Misses Fannie Brown and Esther Bush
and Russell Young are home from
Poultney Seminary for the Christmas
vacation of two weeks.
Ben McNaughton was brought before
Justice Gideon Abbey on Wednesday of
last week on complaint of his wife
charged with assault and fined sl2, in.
Guiding COSTS
The recently elected officers of Orwell
Camp, M. w. A., are: V. c.. L. B. Need
ham; w. A., C. L. Allen; E. B., D. w
Doane; clerk, j. A. Lavery; Escort,
James Sullivan; physician, L. F., A
Ouellette; Waterman, o. S. Doane; sen,
try, Ralph Cooley; manager for three
years, c. L. Stay. The camp now mum
bers 38 members.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
NORTH FERRISBURG.

G. S. Martin was at Middlebury attend
ing court as juror last week.
A Christmas tree will be given by the
Sunday school this friday evening.
Farmers are complaining very much
because of the scarcity of water for their
stock.
The fair given by the ladies of the
Methodist church was very successful.
The net receipts will reach $780,
The following officers of the Epworth
League for the coming year: President
Rev. A. Wolford; vice presidents, Miss
Sarah Harrington, Miss Mary Allen, Miss
Bessie Wolford, Mrs. E. w. Harrington
secretary, Wilbur Ball treasurer, Coburn
Martin; organist, Miss Ida Kenyon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
VERGENNES,

local ice dealers are filling their
uses.
pr Norton is confined to his home
Pscess under one arm.
atrick Casey is visiting her sis
William Hindes, of Bristol.
-. Neville returned Saturday
evening from her visit to New York city.
Mrs Sarah NJ. Fish of Newfane is
spending the winter in town with her
son, f. l.. Fish.
Mrs. F. l. Marsh is in Highgate, called
there by the sudden illness of her mother,
Mrs. George w. Sharrow.
Miss Mabel Field has returned to her
home in Ferrisburg after a visit to Mrs.
Arthur Booth of Waltham.
The Sunday school of the Methodist
church will have Christmas exercises
and tree at the church this friday
evening.
Several of the friends of Harry Blood
gave him a surprise. party at his home
Monday evening, the occasion being the
Bath anniversary of his birthday.
George N. White, formerly of Panton,
has recently been elected alderman from
the second ward of Worcester, Mass, on
the republican ticket by a handsome
majority.
The creditors of the defunct Farmers
bank of this city have recently received
a 10 per cent dividend on their cliims
This makes 70 per cent that has been
paid on the Indebtedness of the bank.
Cards have been received in town an
nouncing the approaching marriage of
Henry T. Field former resident of this
city, now of HOLSTER, Wash, and Miss
Mamie Hall of the same place on Sunday
afternoon, January 1.
Saturday was poultry day for the
Christmas market. j. Carter & Co.
bought one and one-half tons and w.
r. Bristol the same amount. Turkeys
brought "a to 20 cents per pound, geese
l6 cents, ducks Is cents, chickens Is
cents and fowls II cents per pound
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
MONkTON.

The re-dedication Of the church at
Monkton, recently purchased by the
Methodist society from the Baptists, was
held Sunday, Dec. II, the service being
in charge of the Rev. George w. Brown
of Rutland, presiding elder of Burling-
ton district, assisted by the Rev. N. NJ.
Shaw of Montpelier, former pastor, the
Rev. II. E. Stone, the present pastor and
the Rev. |. P. Kellogg, the retired Bap.
list pastor. A large congregation was
present and Dr. Brown preached forci-
bic and impressive sermon from st. John
xvii, II, "Sanctify them through thy
truth; thy word is truth" The East
MonktOn choir furnished music. Here
after there will be preaching every Sun
day in this church, The Rev. l. =. Kel-
logg, who assisted in the service was
pastor of the Baptist church for over 30
years, retiring on account of poor health
and declining years. He has been a
faithful worker.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

There Is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to
be iucurable, For great many years
GOctots pronounced it n local disease and
prescribed local remedies and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro
nouuccd 1t incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be n constitutional disease ana
therefore requires cons itutlOnal treatment
Hairs CatarIh Cure, manufactured by + j.
Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con
stitutional cure on the market. 1t IL taken
internally in doses from o drops to n tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system They Offer
one hundred dollars for any case II fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & co Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists, 75c,
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEiTs.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve" writes J. L. Tucker, of
Center, Ala. II have used it in my
family for piles, cuts and burns for years
and can recommend it to be the best
Salve on the market. Every family
should keep it, as it is an invaluable
household remedy, and should always
be kept on hand for immediate USE
Mrs. Samuel Gage of North Bush, N. Y,
says: 81 had a fever sore on my ankle
for ~ years that the doctors could not
cure. All salves and blood remedies
proved worthless. | could not walk for
over two years. Finally was persuaded
to try DeWitts Witch Halle Salve, which
has completely cured me. 1t is wonder.
full relief" DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures without leaving scar. Sold by
Milford r. Burt, Middlebury, and South
Side Drug Store, Bristol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
BRANDON.

f. f. Backus has gone to Cleveland,
Ohio, on a business trip.
Mrs. Flora Griswold has sold her house
on Pearl street to E. O. Cool
The remains of Frederick Wheeler of
Salisbury were taken to Pittsford Satur-
day.
John Hough died at his home in Sud-
bury Friday after an illness of some
time
Jerome Cole was called to Weybridge
Saturday by the serious illness of his
daughter.
Charles d. Osborn cut off the end of
one thumb Saturday while assisting in
dressing hogs at the Osborn farm south
of the village.
The quarantine on the home of Peter
Contralto has been raised his wife and
son, who have been i'll with diphtheria,
having recovered.
Repairs have been finished at the
Episcopal rectory and the Rev. Charles
B. Carpenter and family will take pos.
session this week.
Part of the southern and eastern snow
storms struck this village and for a
while the snow fell very fast. The
snow here is of a greater quantity than
other points between here and Burling-
ton
At the regular meeting of C. j. Orms-
bee Post, No. IS, G. A. r., Dec IA, the
| following officers were elected: Com
mander, S. 7. Glover; senior vice COM
mander, H. G. Cross; junior vice COM
mander, Thomas Patnode; surgeon, o.
A. Durgy; chaplain, A. w. Rabbit;
Juartermaster. j. G. l.. Woodruff; officer
of the day, c.. W. Carr; officer of the
guard, Joseph Mayhem; adjutant, w. H.
Flint; quartermaster sargent, d. A.
Brink; sergeant major. D. w. Clark.
Word has been received of the sudden
death of Richard Leach, a former well
known young man of this village. Mr..
Leach has been living with relatives at
Philadelphia, Pa. The cause of his
death is attributed to the escaping of
| gas from a defective hose which CON
nected gas stove with the gas pipe
Mr.. Leach was son of Mr.. and MRS.
Richard Leach, his father at present
] residing in Philadelphia and his mother
at Lyndon. He is also the nephew of
Mrs. w. d. Nutting and Mrs. Fanny
Wilcomb of this village. Mr.. Leach
was 90 years old, and a man of an ex
emplary character. He graduated from
the high school at this village and was
for time employed at his uncle's dry
goods store, w. d. Nutting. The re-
mains were brought here for burial.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
No MORE SUFFERING,

If you are troubled with indigestion
get a bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
see how quickly it will cure you. Geo
A. Thomson, of Spencer, Ia, says: "Have
had dyspepsia for 20 years. My case was
almost helpless. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
was recommended and l used a few
bottles of it and it is the only thing that
has relieved me. Would not be without
it. Have doctored with local physicians
and also at Chicago, and even went to
Norway with hopes of getting some
relief, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
only remedy that has done me any good,
and l heartily recommend it. Every
person suffering with indigestion or dys.
pepsia should use it," Sold by milford
r. Burt, Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is nervous
ness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets.
Electric Bitters will quickly dismember
the troublesome causes. 1t never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver, and
clarity the blood. Run down systems
benefit particularly and all the usual
attending aches vanish under its search
ing thorough effectiveness. Electric
Bitters is only SOC, and that is returned
if it don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by w. ii. Sheldon, druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
HUNTINGTON.
w. johnson has cut his ice.

T. w. johnson has cut his ice.
A. H. Ross and John Sprague are able
to be out again.
James Durand is moving into G. NJ.
Norton's tenement.
B. E. Morrill, was in Burlington last
week and had his teeth extracted and is
suffering very badly at present from the
effects.
The many friends of w. o. Baldwin
are pleased to learn that he has been
promoted to the dictatorship of the
general agency of the New York Life
Insurance companys western Massachu-
sets branch with headquarters al
Springfield. F. w. Hubbard, agency
instructor, now located at Springfield
Mass, has been promoted to the agency
dictatorship of the Rutland branch
Both men will assume their new duties
January 1. Mr.. Baldwin is a native OF
this town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
HUNTINGTON CENTER.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Norton are being
congratulated on the birth of a son, born
Friday morning.
dot, the Miners Daughter" was pre-
sented to crowded house Friday even
ing. Each one played his part to perfec-
ton. Specialties between acts were
songs by f. II. Beane, Mr.. and Mrs. V.
r. Sargent and Mrs. Clara Norton.
Those sung by Mrs. Sargent and F. II
Beane brought down the house. Music
was furnished by Lavigne's orchestra of
Hinesburg and Miss Kathalene Sayles
The proceeds were S75.65.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
A PLEASANT PILL.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitts Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are so mild and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect, while strong people say they are
the best liver pills sold. Sold by milford
r. Burt, Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
A FRIGHTENED HORSE.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
a reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles,
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect. csc at w. H. Sheldon's Drug
StOrp
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
SHAW BROS.

We wish to thank our friends and patrons far and
near for their liberal trade the past season. We
will call on you again with the usual Cart Service
April IS, 1905 and solicit share of your wants.
We take inventory January I. and wish to re-
duce stock. We have line of GINGHAMS
and OUTINGS we are closing at cost, as we are
not going to handle them longer :. :. =.
We have small line of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
MOTHERS, BE CAREFUL

of the health of your children. Look
out for coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough. Stop them in time-One
Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy.
Harmless and pleasant. Sold by Milford
r. Burt, Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
DR.. DAVID KENNEDY, RoNDouT, NY.

DEAR SIR Sometime since l was
troubled with blotches coming out on my
breast, of a scrofulous character, and my
general system seemed to be out of
order. l was induced to try DIR. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The first
bottle drove the eruption away and feel
better in every way. 1t is a splendid
blood medicine. - Henry S. Eldredge,
Rochester, N Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS

in the notion line, also fine line of choice
CHRISTMAS CANDIES. Don't fail to ask
questions; we may have what you want,
store is small and not all our stock is in view.
SPECIAL = We have nearly 200 Pictures
taken In and about Weybridge, by w. H. Hall,
with price for your choice, that are sure to make
a nice present, and you can get them framed
up-to-date at Shaw Bros. Call and see us.
Merry Christmas and
A Happy New Year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
A COSTLY MISTAKE,

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong
if you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills for
dyspepsia, dizziness, headache, liver or
bowel troubles. They are gentle, yet
thorough. 25c at w. H. Sheldon's drug
store
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

Infants Felt or Kid Moccasins.
Children's Broom.
at A Good Brush Broom.
- Half.pound Box Good Candy.
w. Box Crystalized Ginger.
Box Washed Figs.
Children's Broom.
At Half-pound Box Mix'd Chocolates.
Pound Crisp Malaga Grapes.
DC A Good Brush Broom.
Pound of extra nice Ribbon Candy.
Mems Black Felt Slippers.
Women's Black Felt Slippers
At Women's Lamb Wool Soes.
Ponnd Fancy Mixed Nuts.
~ Pound Box Nice Mixed Candies.
Pound Fancy Large Figs.
Pound Nice Table Raisins
Soft Sole Baby Shoes.
"A. Mems Foot Warmer Socks.
~ Women's Fine Wool Soles.
25c Christmas Box Nabisco Waters.
Box Crystalized Ginger.
Pound Box Nice Candy Assorted.
A. Handsome Half-pound Box Candy.
Pound Box Ass'd Chocolate Creams
SOC A Dozen Sweet Oranges.
Baby Shoes, Colors and Pat, Soft.
A. Childrens Black Jersey Leggins.
HChildrens Rubbers.
35c Pound Box Fine Chocolate Candy.
Mems Carpet Slippers.
Mems Lace Leggins.
Mems Black Overgaiters.
Mems Leather Slippers.
Al Mems Velvet or Felt Slippers.
EOc Women's Black Overgaiters.
Women's Felt Slippers.
Boys Knit Leggins.
Boys Velvet or Leather Slippers.
~ Girls Black Jersey Leggins.
Csc Boys Black Knit Leggins.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
COUNTY NEWS.
BRIDPoRT.


Al William Bailey, one of the oldest citi
n ms of this town, died Sunday, aged n
years. The funeral was held Tuesday
Afternoon, with Piper & Goyett of Mid
dlebury in charge. Z
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
LEICESTER.

s. O. Bacor, of the Power
farm. can beat your East MI
hog item out of sight. He killed
last week that was eight months
five days old that weighed 400 ponh
dressed Who beats this?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

Women's wool lined Storm Rubbers
Boys Lace Canvas Leggins.
at Women's Black Overgaiters.
-Eo Mems Black Overgaiters.
Girls Red Felt Slippers.
Women's Black Jersey Leggins.
Mems Velvet or Leather Slippers.
Girls Best 1-Buckle Arctics
Girls Fine Shoes patent tip.
AT Women's Storm Arctics.
LOO Mems self-acting Arctics.
Women's Long Black Overgaiters.
Mems Felt Lined Overgaiters.
Women's 1-Buckle Arctics.
Women's Warm Felt Slippers.
Women's Fine Kid Slippers.
~ Women's Green Felt Slippers.
I.2S Girls Fne Shoes.
Boys Fine Shoes.
Mems Storm Arctics.
Mems 1-Buckle Arctics.
At
or Boys Buckle Heavy Arctics.
Mems Fine Shoes.
Women's Fine Shoes
~ Women's Warm Fleece lined Shoes.
,SO Children's Rubber Boots.
Women's Fine Pat. Lea. Slippers.
Women's Kid, Felt Lined Slippers.
at Girls 3-Buckle Jersey Arctics.
IEE Mems Jersey 1-Buckle Arctics.
Al Women's Fine Pat. Lea. Slippers.
LIZ Boys Extra Stout 2-Buck. Arctics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-05
How Irish POplinS
Became the Mode

The stocy Of She way irish poplin first
became the faShion is - curious one.
Lady Carew was TO be presented at
the court of Louis Philippe. She took
with he~ to Paris a length Of Irish
pC plin. which was then first being made
ir Belfast.
l. was OF creamy white. embroidered
all over with little dots and sprigs of
GOLD. lady Carew toes it 70 a Paris
dressmaker, who went into ecstasies
over IT,
or her way up the stairs to- the re-
ception rooms at the Tuileries on the
night OF the function Lady Carew sud
denly felt touch on her sleeve
y beg thousand pardons." said a
sricndidly dressed woman. who stood
behind her. 'but would you tell me
what your dress is made OFF / never
saw anything so exquisite in my life.
a dozen times that evening Lady
Carew had a similar experience. and the
suit was one of the most eXtraordi-
nary crazes for pOplin that ever was
experienced for any new fabric. One
lrish firm sold e2i000 worth Of the ma
terial within a year, and three we'll
known Belfast houses are said 10 have
rnade their present large fortunes by
the sale Of Irish poplin =.