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The Springfield herald., 1908-10-23

Aliens FoOt-Easc. n Powder
FOR swollen, sweating feet Gives relief Tho
original powder for the feet. 25c all Druggists
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-23

It isn't necessary for married san
to know his mind.
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-23
Mrs. WInalOu

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces in.
Illumination, ailays pain cures wind COLT. 25c bottle
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-23
SEASIDE SILHOUETTE.

A young couple who are very much
taken with each other.
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-23
Important to Mothers

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
ASHEV|LLE GETS
WAT Err R.|GHTS
Compromise Accepted in Fight
for Ownership Of Valuable
Lands.
Especial to The Times-pispatch. !

ASElEVlLLti, n, c., August after
many years of litigation, Asheville last
night, by a compromise agreement ac-
quired the Dillingham; tract OF $500
acres of land. which 1t distraincd for
use as part of the city watershed on
the north forl. of the Swannanao
River, which, together with the 1000
acres previously acquired, gives the
city $500 acres of the finest water
she'd east of the Rocky Mountains, in
GLIDING the virgin forest tho hills and
wales. waterfalls andSrapids. located on
the mountainside Of the great Craggy
Mountain. The price agreed on is
$4,000.
When the city's present water sys-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

they have left OF this total and there
by leave the market unprotected" or
make private settlement with the
bull clique rather than go to the great
err expense of getting sufficient sup
plies in the South and bringing the
cotton here to fulfil their contracts?
Another Interesting question is, how
large speculative short interest has
the clique "cornered" outside of these
spot dealers and trade interests? The
market is anSiously awaiting devel-
opments for further light on these
points.
Meaning of the Governments Report.
The governments estimated condition
of the crop of Sc per cent. announced
yesterday. is to the average date of
| July 25tf, and compares with S1.2 on
June 25th and 79.7 per cent. on May
25th, At this time last year the con-
dition was Is per cent. against $40
| in 1906 and 74,9 in 1905, and ol6 in
1 the first record breaking crop of
| 13,500,000 bales. On the present acre
/ age of about 32,Oo0.00O acres planted,
and taking the average condition to
July 25th for the past ten years. and
the average yield per acre for that
period, the governments report sug-
\ pcSIS u crop prospect at present of
i 100000 to 1880, 900 bales. The
realization OF such a crop, however, is
| dependent upon the continuance of
uniformly favorable weather condi-
4 ticns the balance OF the season, which
/ is its most trying period, ana An aver
age date Of killing frost no earlier
4 than November 1st
In this connection 1t may be vel
TO remember deterioration in the cror
is usually very marked In August anG
September. This Is chiefly the result
Iof extensive shedding from periods o
drought and excessive heat and equi,
, lnoctlal storms. The average deteriora
ton from July 25th to September 25tl
: for the past ten years figures out abou
| "A per cent, II such loss should
occur this year IT would bring the
condition of the crop as Of September
10Th down to about 60 per cent,
n against s7,7 last year, 7l.s in ls06, an,
7l'2 in 1906 and 75.s in the big croy
: year OF 1904. Thus 1t can he seen &
! many Things can happen to mar In,
9 present fine outlook Tor the crop ther,
!, Is no safety in banking on crop cal
9 lcpiatlons from present conditions TIL
s course of market values for the stanl
: lwill therefore he largely influenced 10
s'some time to come by the characte
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
ro.t-offlce Increases Receipts.

Special to The Time -Dfspatch,J
LYNCHBURG, VA, August 1.-The
receipts of the local post-office for July
when compared with the same month
a year ago. show an increase of s504.9o.
or 4.95 per cent. This fact is coupled
with the statement that thetofflcc dur
ing the present depressed times has
shown an increase every month over
last year, excepting in May. when there
was decrease of less than 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Steamboats,.
~~-~>.----~~-~S~Sr1-~~
.LD DOMINION
. STEAMSHIP co.
NIGHT LINE FOR NORFOLK

NIGHT LINE FOR NORFOLK.
Leave Richmond every evening tfoot Ash
StreeD at 2. NJ. stopping ut Newport
News en- route. Fare. $500 one way: $500
round trip. including stateroom berth: meals.
so cents Street cars to steamers wharf.
For NEW YORK.
Via Night Line steamers Except Saturday..
making connection in Norfolk with Main
Line Ship following day at P. NJ; also
Norfolk and Western Ry. at A. NJ. and 3
a. NJ. and 4 p. M, making connection daily
except Sunday at Norfolk with Main Linz
Ship sailing at P. NJ Tickets at Q. D.
Line Office sos e. Main Street. Richmond
Transfer Co.. sl9 E. Main Street; The JEFF
ferson Murphy's Hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
autttnn 6ults. Future 7Dap !, !.
WIN. b. Pizzint Company.
Real Estate .Auctionccrs
723 East Mnin street.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

DESIRABLE TWO sTo In,,,ti gRlG 6 s,
BATH. BEING NO. 11oa WEST MAIN
STREET..
BY virtue OF q decd OF trust to me.
the undersigned trustee, dated Dece,i.
Der 49, 1906 and recorded N ,n r fle o,it
in deed book 191 B. paoe 34e. defaul,,
having been made in the payment OF
the debt therein secured. and being
thereto required by the holder OF inc
notes, 7 Will sell at public auction,
on the premises. on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1908,
at o'clock p. NJ. the real estate de-
scribcd In the aforesaid deed of trust
as follows:
All that certain lot. piece or parcel
on. lying and being in the. city Of Rich.
mond, Va, and described as follows'
Beginning on the north line Aof Main
Street at point distant 81 feet west
Of Beech stree. thence running west Z,
Main Street and fronting thereon ~
feet. and extending back from said
front at right angles and between par
aallel lines 120 feet to an alley IN the
rear 10 feet wide.
This property being well and sub
stantially built house. with modern
improvements. In good order. and in a
splendid neighborhood, should attract
the attention Of all those desiring
either good home or flrst-class real
estate Investment.
TERMS. Cash as to the cost Of exc
cutting this trust. amt axes due upon
the property and the Aoportton OF The
taxes for the current year. and to pay
note OF Sl12.50 and interest thereon
from June Is, 1908. and a credit as 20
three notes OF sil2.50 each. payable.
respectively. ION December l5, 1908.
June 15. 1909. and December 10. 1909, and
one note for $4,000, payable December
16. 1909. and any balance at one and
two years, with Interest at 6 per cent.
wAf. 3. PIzzTNI
Trustee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
CARRIAGE FACTORY MAY
BE BUILT IN WINCHESTER
Especial to The Times Dispatch. !

WINCHESTER. VA. August 2.-win-
chester will likely have large wagon
and carriage plant in the near future.
Capitalists from Toledo. o., spent sew
erul days In Winchester the past week.
and received much encouragement for
their prospect An excellent site was
donated, and local business men and
nnanciers expressed their Willingness
to assist the work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Inccn diaries in Norfolk.

Especial to The Tlmes-Ulspatch.I
NORFOLK, VA. August 2.-Ftre, be-
lieved to be of ncendiary origin, was
discovered last night in the rear of
r. Lawrence G. Co.'S commission house.
No. 90 Roanoke Avenue. The damage
will amount to $500. Only quick work
on the part of the ftremen prevented
a big blaze,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
To Improve Streets.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG. VA, August 1.-The
street committee yesterday afternoon
awarded a contract for the laying Of
1900 square yards of granolithic side
walk in the city at price OF s1.o6
a square yard. This is the lowest price
ever paid by the city for such work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Virginia Navigation Company's

CANNES RIVER DAY LINE.
STEAMER POCAHONTAS LEAVE FROM
OLD DOMINION WHARF MONDAY. WE'D
NEsDAY and FRIDAY at 2 a. NJ. for Nor
folk, Portsmouth. Old Point. Newport News
r,laren,ont and James River landings. COM
Meeting at Old Point for Washington, Balti-
more ana the North. Electric cars direct
10 the wharf. Tickets on sale at Richmond
transfer CO.. SIG East Main Street: SOS East
Main Street. or on wharf or steamer. Fare
10 Norfolk. one way, SLIPS Round trip,
$3.50; second-class s1.0o- Meals, so cents.
Freight received for above-named places
and all points In Eastern Virginia. North
Carolina and the East.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Seaboard Air Line Railway.

souTHBouNp TRAINS SCHEDULED TO
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
s:io 4. M.-Locai TO Sorlina. Raleigh.
Charlotte. Wilmington. l2:25 p. N.-S!eep-
ers and coaches. Atlanta, Birmtn CHAM. Mem
pfis. Savannah. Jacksonville and Florida
points. s:i5 p M.-Sleepers and coaches
Savannah Jacksonville. Atlanta. Birming-
ham and Memphis.
NoRTHBouSD TRAINS SCHEDULED TO
ARRIVE RICHMOND DAILY.
o:io A. NJ, sos p. 81. 5.a6 r. 81.
H. g Lizard. ID. T.. A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

ending the litigation, and giving the
city of Asleville almost 10000 acres
of watershed as the source of its un-
rivalcd water supply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
EVENTS OF PAST WEEK
HAD BEEN DISCOUNTED
THE STOCK MARKET or TIE wEES.
IinilwnY md NIfaccllnncnna Sharca.

sosn
fun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
BY II. A. McCurdy.
Real Estate Broker.
Mutual Building
COMMISSIONERS SALE

In execution of a decree of the Chan
Gerry Court OF the city of Richmond.
entered OH July IS. 1908, in the sult
OF Boiling VS.. Boiling the undersigned.
appointed special commissioners there
by. Will offer for sale in the order
named below, on
TUESDAY. AUGUST 4TH, AT 2. NJ:
First. The two two-story frame
dwellings,. slss2o, on the western line
of Sixth Street. between jackson and
Duval Streets, having combined
frontage OF 81 feet. Lot runs back is
feet. .Alleyway between dwellings.
Second. The lot with small brick
dwelling thereon, No sos. on the east
ern line of Fifth Street. between Duval
and Baker Streets, having frontage
Of "a feet and Z inches and running
back 122 feet to an alley.
Third. The residence of said Rich
ard G.. Boiling adjoining the last men
toned. and No. s07. The dwelling Is
large. two stories and in good conii-
tion. The lot fronts rs feet and runs
back 20 feet to an alley.
TERMS: One-third cash; residue IN
three equal instruments at six, twelve
and eighteen months. purchaser TO give
negotiable notes. with interest added
from day of sale. and title retained
until conveyance ordered by the
court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

OF the weather as affecting the pro-
gress of the crop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Richmond and Petersburg Electric Railway

Cars leave Manchester. Seventh and Perry
Streets, for Petersburg:
%. S. -. 10. II. ~: p. ~. \. ?. IS. 4.
II p. NJ. for Chester: IL midnight for
Petersburg.
Cars leave Petersburg. foo, Sycamore
Street. for Manchester.
s:a5. ..7:l5. .7:35. s:s5. s:a5, .1o:s5. Has
A. 81. 1885, 'l:35, a:35. $685.. 1885. 5:s5.
s:35. .7;55. s:35. 9:35. 'l0:io. 1870 P. 81.
Carries baggage and express.
% Limited, except sunday and holidays.
All cars from Petersburg connect with
cars for Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Norfolk and Western Railway

ONLY ALL-RA1L LINE TO NORFOLK.
Schedule in Effect June I, 1908.
Leave Byrd Street station. Richmond
For Norfolk: bs;l0 a. NJ. assoc A. NJ. a3.0o
r. NJ. $500 +. NJ b7:o0 r. NJ. For Lynch
burg and the West: bs:t0 A. ~. as:oo A. 81.
.tc:lo r. NJ. '9iioP. NJ. Arrive Richmond:
From Norfolk. bli:l6 a. NJ. alias A. NJ,
as:50 p. NJ, beI5 r. NJ. From the West.
'S:o5 A. 81, s2:o5 r. n, $3.50 p. ".
Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Cars. Cato
Dining Cars.
DAILY: a Daily Ex. sun: Sun. only.
W. Il. BES1LL, C.. II. BOSLEY.
Gen. Pass. Agent. District Pass. Agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railway Co.

Richmond and ChesdpeaKe bay hallway 20.
Summer Schedule OF Electric Trains TO and
from Ashland, Stopping mt intermediate
Stations Upon Signal
Ly. Richmond tBrond and Laurel Sts.1:
SOB, 7:lo. $50. $40. 1910. 11:lo A. M:
.I2;Io. 1:10. a:1O. 3:iO. i:i0. $40. s:lo
10. si0. $40. -t0:io. 1885 P. NJ.
I.v Ashland. $3.50. 1900. 500. 800. 1000.
.11:oo A.. NJ: 1900 NJ; $780, 600, 1900.
1900. $500. 600. 700. $500 $500. 10000.
s.1O:3O, s11:0O p. NJ.
Saturdays and Sundays only. - Daily
except Saturdays and Sundays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

DESIRABLE, TWO STORY BRICK
DWELLING OF NINE ROOMS AND
BATH. BEING NO. 11O2 WEST MAIN
g1tEl1ru,Tt : +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

BY C. L.. & Fl. Il. Denoon,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

vi ''ibHdl,'
f,eW operators expected I'M 49,,
t'eal To assume The pronn,.,i 80, - !
mas developed during this woa,,,y 's ~
f'toeupflns among the Iarresi 80.
INTERESTS and big spot dealers \, , ,,ue
thought their antagonlstic attitpa. "as
bearlsh position would be sufflrSen, ~
discourage any outside elem.n, NJ
lnatter how strong. to undertake snch
q movement against them The tn,.,i
contract stock Of cotton here is onI,,
$1,000 bales This Is the smallest 10,
nanny years. comparing, for Instance
with over l11,0G0 bales last year. Tn.
Clique appears to have quietly accu.
tnalated perhaps twice a many Angus
contracts from recent Short" seller
and hedge sales from spot dealers, a.
represented in the Lotal stock. Few
Thought they would take up the cotto,
IL rendered.
Bat yesterday, when $4,000 We're of
fered oli the first day such notices o
delivery could be issued, and wer
quickly taken, shorts became alarmed
aud the price jumped to 10 cents. TIL
question now is, will the spot dealer
run the risk Of turning over the bal
nnce Of the small amount OF stock
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
HINTS BY THE SOCIAL ARBITER

OF hostess expects. To wear a decoliete
dinner gown to a clubhouse five miles
out in the country, which is reached by
electric cars. seems little stralning after
conventional fashion. demi-toilette.
with the neck cut away and elbow sleeves,
would always be in good form. and GER
tainly In much better taste than the long
train and low cut, sleeveless bodice that
fashion exacts for a dinner in town. The
question or what 10 wear is much simpler
for men. since il is no hardship for them
TO don evening clothes. and there is no
risk OF taking cold because OF the change
There are some radicals in the club. how
ever who would Danish evening clothes
entirely in favor of fannels, which, they
insist are much more suitable for the
country.
Afternoon tea is a pleasant feature Of
the club but to this informal meal. ex-
cept on Thursday. the residents Of Wash
ington cannot be invited much to the
chagrin Of many of them, for there is no
pleasanter way in which 10 pass part
of the afternoon than in riding. driving.
or motoring about the country ana then
have tea, seasoned with gossip-judicious
gossip. Of course-on the velvet lawn at
the back of the clubhouse. It is always
beautiful there The declining sun touches
flower and tree and grass and bathes the
old house in its glory, and the peace ana
loveliness Of the environment are so great
that one comes 10 feel with William Nor
ris that TO live in ugly and sOrdid sur
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

roundings is a crime and to long for
bungalow of ones own in just such a
charming setting.
Later in the spring and in summer
some of the members, especially the
women. often picnic all day at the club,
lunch there. dine there. play whatever
games their taste suggests, or read or
sew under the trees OF an afternoon in
May or June the scene on the club
grounds Is not unlike that of one Of the
big English estates where there is
big house party staying. for everybody
knows everybody else and there is much
pleasant gossip and visiting between the
different little groups. In midsummer
those OF its members who remain in town
practically live AT the club. and since.
besides those men who stay at the
bungalow there are number OF club
members in the vicinity, the society. even
In the torrid days of July and August
leaves nothing TO be desired.
The rules that govern the acceptance Of
hospitality al a club are the same as
those that govern its acceptance at a
private house. A visit de digestion should
be made as promptly as possible after
luncheon or dinner. and when one is
asked to tea informally a like invitation
TO her hostess Is in order. II is never
good form for n man and woman 10
dine tete-a-tete at club unless they
are near relatives. nor is II good form
for a young man and a young woman TO
be seen too often alone together in the
clubhouse or about its grounds for such
association is always a cause for gossip.
and there are other and more appropriate
places for serious Irritation or court
ship. A new member of club should
consider his manual well. for there is no
greater sin in clubdOm than 10 disregard
its rules and traditions, and no one ever
becomes popular who does so, either
through ignorance or indifference.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS

Manichaens being left in Persia and Bul-
garia. They believed in self-conauest by
ascetcism, which they practiced 10
supreme degree. hence the origin OF the
expression you ask about. for their hatred
of the world was so great that they would
not contribute to any work which would
make it an attractive home. Any standard
encyclopaedia will give an account Of this
sect.
4 Question-Is st good form for Young sirl TO
give her Photograph 90 q boy uf her acquaintance
he asks her 10 do - and has already given her his
Thank yea very much sou viii take the trouble
70 answer this question sDd thank you too for an
sWeiing the question ! asked you before. II has
becone family habit 10 send all Of disputes for
you 10 settle. SWEET sINTEEN
Answer-It depends entirely upon the
conditions. II You know the boy well and
your mother has no objections. why there
Is no reason why you should not exchange
photographs with him; but never give
your picture 70 mere acquaintance.
) Questioif-Is il true that Postmaster General
Never received a Russian order when he vas Ameri-
COUNTESS Won Z.
Answer-Yes; the Grand Gordon OF the
+AltNaAutE -NtNSkl OIQefr M4llcE WAS con-
ferred upon him by Emperor Nicholas
when Mr. Meyer presented his letters Of
recall This order Is one Of the highest
in Russia. and was founded by Empress
Catherine II. The insignia consists OF a
broad scarlet ribbon worn across the
breast, fastening at the hip with a jew
eled cross. and large silver enameled
star wOTn on the left breast
& Qusstion-Is IL good form for gentleman 10
bow 20 lady with cigar in his mouth,
Answer-A gentleman would never com
nit such gross error. An in-bred man
might. but under any circumstances il is
unparionahle
:. Question: want % thank yon for bringing
about an Improvement in the stage sitting for fhe
boston ssymihony concerts et the Natioual Thesfer
They are not yet ideal. but a move has boer made
lii the night direction. and next year. am sure IA.
arrangcmeuts VIII leave nothing 90 Be desired had
no idea thai feeble little letter hacked hv y0r
wen put eminent. would bring about such a return
but II has taught me that il pays 20 De Of The
Aroiter what ana- FAITHFUL READER
Answer-You are entirely welcome. The
Arbiter is always glad 10 further am
good cause.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
A LITTLE OVER-CAUTION.
She Declines ROOSeveIt's Portrait,
A He Is n Stranger to Her.
Fron, the Clevelsps piofr nj,

A He Is n Stranger to Her.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An Indiana woman is said To have
gone TO a spellin- bee the other nisht and
won a portrait OF President Roosevelt.
When they offered the prize 10 her she
refused to take IT,
A woman can't be too careful" she
said in effect. about accepting the pic
ture of a strange gentleman. Any wo-
man with good bringing up ought 10
know this. In particular she should be
careful about taking the picture of a
married man. No matter how innocent
it might seem. in some neighborhoods
there would be talk. and talk should al
ways be avoided
She added that the gentleman whose
portrait they offered her might be a most
excellent person. but ne was neither a
relative nor close friend or the family.
and under the circumstances il seemed to
her advisable TO decline 10 accept his pic
ture.
1t would appear almost probable that
this extremely cautious woman Is 4 lin
cal descendant Of that Boston lady who
when cast away on a desert island with
a person of the other sex. couldn't bring
herself to speak TO him because taev
hadn't been introduced.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Trade of Canada.

The trade of Canada for the twelve
months ended September 30. 1907. tota ed
in imports s9s2, 459. .9O7 an increase OF Sss.-
loe.Ss4 over the corresponding period end
ed September 80. 1906. The exports Of
Canadian produce for the period of 1907
aggregated S244.iSO.S22, a decrease of s6l5.-
459. Exports to the United States for the
period Of 1907 aggregated SIS, ,9S1, 40 an in
crease OF s47SS1lO. and imports from the
United States S22S.O4o0l6. an increase OF
SIS 59S. 600
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
A sixth Sense.

From Judge.
Bobby-sister must be able to see in the
dark
MotheT-How so?
BJbby-Because last night when she
was sitting with Mr. stayIate in the par
lor. I heard her say, Why, Tom, you
haven't shaved
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
We're Coming to 1t.

From Judge
"oi hear they do be sindin' messages
now widout woires er poles. Faith. it's
wonderful tonnes we're livin' in. Din
nis.'
1T is. Moike. Shure, tn way things is
goln'. we'll be able I thrsveI widout
LAWN home wan av thin days"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Curious Mine.

From Tit-Bits
One Of the most curious mines in the
world is in Tongking. China. where in
sand formation at a depth of from four
teen to twenty feet there is a deposit OF
the stems Of trees. The Chinese work.
this mine for the timber. which is found
In good condition, and is used in making
collins and troughs and for carving and
other purposes.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Naturally.

From Pick -Me-Up.
Towne-Sleep welI2
Sububs-Like top-never lose a wink.
Great Scott. What do you take?"
AN alarm clock to my room. and then
set the alarm for half an hour after I go
10 bed. AS soon as it rings I naturally
roll over and go TO sleep,''
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
About Suburban Clubs and Those Who Frequent
the Country and Chevy Chase Cubhouses.

NOrE-The Arbter win be glad 10 answer any
questions Of a social nature that may be submit
ted such questions should be addressed 10 The
Arbitsr. care The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

The gay season at the club has already
begun. and will continue until the hot
weather sends the majority of Its men,
bers away on their summer outings. The
golf players are out in fun force. the
tennis courts are much in demand. and
the tenpin alleys are. patronized. Hardly
an evening passes that there is not one
or more gay dinner parties, and on Satur-
day afternoons and Sundays the club is
filed with people or pleasure bent. Not
long ago a correspondent wrote asking
what was the correct costume for din
ner at the club. and whether or no even
ing dress was dc rigueur; it may be helpful
70 others who are not members OF the
club to repeat the answer given them.
What one wears depends entirely upon
the style of the entertainment. whether il
is formal or informal, and what the host