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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
THREE CARS RUN
 ON YANTIC TRIP.
Wear and Tear on Two Cars Making
 Run Was Too Great.

Beginning this week, and to continue until further notice. the schedule on the Yaltic trolley line is according to three-quarter hour time, three cars be- ing run. Heretofore the trip from Franklin square to Yantfc and from Yantic to the square has been made in half an hour each way, the. two cars on the line passing at the hospital. The half hour time, especially since the storm, has been considerably too fast, the wear and tear the two cars not making up for the saving in expense of the third car. This wear on the cars is particularly true of the upper part of the line, beyond the hospital switch because the distance to the end of the line is much longer than that to the city and has to be made in the same time. Since the storm many fiat wheels have been made and there has been water in the motors.
 The cars leave Franklin square as usual, but leave Yantic on the hour and half hour.
 The Yantic extras at 12 and o'clock have also been discontinued until fur ther orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
BAPTIST MINISTERS.
Conference Held at Groton With Many
 Ministers Present.

At the monthly conference of Bap- tist ministers of New London county and vicinity, held Tuesday in Groton Heights Baptist church. there were present 24 ministers. The conference was also well attended by members of the church during the day. Rev. George c. Chappell of MontviIle was the principal speaker, the discussion being taken up by all present.
 At the noon recess a bounteous luncheon was served by the Ladies Benevolent society of the church un- der the direction of Mrs. c. T. Land phere, chairman
 Among those who attended were: Rev. J. R. Very of Norwich. Rev. P. c. Wright of Norwich, Rev George C. Chappell of MontvilIe, Rev. John G. Ward of Bozrah, Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Reed of East Lyme, Rev. Joseph P. Brown of New London. Rev. MT. Adams of Pendlefon Hill, Rev. J. G. Marsten of Stonington, Rev. Osmer c. Buddington of Poduonoc Bridge, Rev. George R. Atha of Cfroton, Rev. C. K Flanders of Hartford, Rev. George F. Genung, D. D., of Brooklyn. Rev. B. F. Nye of Bozrahville, Rev. l.. W. F'rinlz of Norwich. and Rev. Joseph A. Elder of New London. The next conference will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
supreme Officers comina.

Slater lodge, No. 599, of the New England Order of Protection. is expect ing Grand Warden F. H. Tolles, Thom- as Peabody of the supreme lodge, James L. Wheeler of New London, of the supreme lodge credential commit tee and Mrs. Walden of New London here on Friday evening for the public installation of the lodge officers in Pythian hall. It is thought that there will also be a delegation from the New London lodges. The lodge will hold its business meeting at little earlier hour than usual so as to make ready for the installation by o'clock. and there is to be an entertaining pro- gramne.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
LECTURE FOR MILITIA OFFICERS
All Ordered to Hartford January 22 when They will be Given Talk by Captain Walton of the U S. A. Fifth Company Getting Instructions


 At the local armory this week the Fifth company is getting instructions from Captain Miller of Fort Trun1bull who was last week with the Third company. The mem bers are taking hold of the work in fine style. even better than was anticipated, so that the in struct0r is well pleased He will con- tinue through tonight and Friday night which will complete his work here. The work is similar to what the men are called upon to do at the forts during the short time they are there in the summer. Considering the disadvant- age under which the men have to work in the armory, being without telephones and the echo of the drillshed which rings with the shouting of orders, Cap tain Miller expressed much satisfaction with the work of the range details.
 On Tuesday evening there was some rifle practice and the officers had 8 friendly contest at the range and made some good scores as follows, Lieut.. Nichols being high:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting Held This Week and
 Officers Reelected.

The annual meeting of the New Lon don County Horticultural society was held this week at the Buckingham Me morial, when the reports of the officers were read and approved, the treas urer's report showing balance of s17S.31 in the treasury. There are 125 members.
 Directors for the year were chosen as follows: Thomas W. Head, Rev. Nelson Poe Carey Otto Ernst, Alfred Flowers. R. R. Wil1cox, H. F. Parker, F. H. Allen, s. A. Gilbert, Gustav New man and Michael Shea. The officers were reelected as follows: President, S. Alpheus Gilbert vice presidents, Otto Ernst, Thomas W: Head; secre- tary and treasurer, F. H. Allen; flower committee. Otto Ernst, H. F. Parker, F. H. Allen, s. A. Gilbert. Michael Shea, Gustave Neuman R. R. Wilcox, Rev Nelson Poe Carey. O. Lanse, w. w. Ives, J. Stevens, c. T. Beasley.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Round Table Meets.

The Round Tables first meeting of the New Year was on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Frank A. Roath at Pine hurst. After the rollcall. which was answered by New Year resolutions or greetings in rhyme (originaD, the en- tire time for the programme was given to talk by Mrs. Roath upon her re- cent trip around the world.
 This was Illustrated by various arti- cles and curios gathered by Mrs. Roath which added much to the interesting recital of scenes and incidents upon the trip Refreshments were served at intermission. The place for the next meeting in two weeks has not yet been decided upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Chicken Pie Supper.

The vestry of the Third Baptist church was filled with patrons of an enjoyable chicken supper Wednesday evening from to 8 o'clock and a handsome sum will be raised to meet church expenses The committee in charge comprised Rev. Joseph R. Very, chairman. Stephen E. Peckham, Percy Dawes, William A. Lund Mrs w. P. Greene, Mrs John R. Lewis and Mrs. George Howard. The ladies who as- sisted in serving the supper were Mrs. Herbert Baldwin, Miss Lillian Aus tin. Mrs. Leon Miller, Misses Grace and Alice Finnegan, Mrs. Merton Dar- row. Mrs. William Lund, Mrs. Herbert Peckham. Mrs. George Bliss, Mrs Nathan Wye, Mrs. William Richmond and Mrs. Stephen Peckham.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
DOES NOT IMPROVE.
Philip Dewire's Condition Reported as
 Far From Satisfactory.

Philip Dewire of New London, who has been at St Luke's hospital. One Hundred and Thirteenth street and Columbus ave, New York city. for the past few weeks, does not improve as expected. Mr. Dewire has under gone two operations at the hospital.
 When employed by the New Haven road MT. Dewire lost a leg in an ac- cident at Taftville- The amputation was hurried and the wound mad al- ways been painful. The operations at St. Luke's were supplementary. and were intended to destroy the pain of the original wound.
 Philip K. Dewire, clerk in the New London postoffice. left Monday night for New York city to visit his father at the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
FREE PACKAGE COUPON

Fill out the blank lines below with your name and address, cut out coupon and mail to the PYRAMID DRUG COMPANY. 190 Pyramid Bldg. Marshall. Mich A sam pie of the great Pyramid Pile Cure will then be sent you at once by mail. FREE. in plain wrapper -NNAA-S = .. cd
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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
TAFTVIlLE
Funeral of Peter Malone, Jr.-lnstaia- ton by District Deputy Ploss-Game
 With Putnam to Be Arranged-LocaI
 Mention.

The funeral of Peter Malone, Jr.. the youngest son of Peter. Malone. of No. 8 Norwich avenue, was held from his late home Wednesday morning at S.30 o'clock and at the Sacred Heart church at o'clock. Rev. Arthur O'keefe was celebrant of a requiem high mass. For the offertory Miss Nellie Delaney sang Ave Maria and for a waiting hymn There's a Beautiful Land on High. William T. Delaney rendered O Salu- taris and as the body was borne from the church there was duet, Some Sweet Day.
 There was a profusion of beautiful flowers from relatives and friends, among them a. pillow from the Pone- nah Wheel club. The attendance at the services was. unusually large. The bearers were three brothers, James, William and Michael Malone. and John Nevins. Burial was in St. Marys cem- etery in GreeneVilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
woMEN,s WINTER COATS

At Women's Winter Coats Of $4.98 black broadcloth body lined throughout -value $7.50 and $50.
 At Women's Black Broadcloth $549 Coats also Rubberized Silk Raincoats In black navy and grey-value 912.50. At Women's Black Broadcloth $11.98 Coats satin lined through out also Cravenetted Cloth Raincoats with Presto storm Collar-regular $15.0O Goats.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

MARIsoUT FEATHER soAs-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Game With Putnam Coming.

Manager Adolphus Benoit of the Taftville basketball team is ready to take on a game with Manager Frank H. Cordiers Putnam players and a date within the next few weeks will probably be arranged. The local play CTS will make big try to give his team the same kind of go as they did that first Putnam team a few weeks ago. Manager Benoit is also trying to arrange a game with the Thread City Cyclers of Willimantic.
 The Emeralds of WiIlimantic were defeated for the second time by the Olympias in a preliminary game at Parish hall Tuesday evening. The score was 10-S.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Samuel McGibbons Becomes Overseer Funeral of Infant Dauehter-Local Briefs

Samuel McGibbons has succeeded the late John P. CasweIl as overseer in the spinning room of the Yantic Woolen comrany. with John Brown, Jr., as sec ond hand.
 The funeral of the infant daughter of Martin Josbik took place Tuesday aft ernoon. Burial was in St. Mary's cem- etery, Greeneyille-
 Edward Stoddard of New London spent Wednesday with his father, Ic- habod Stoddard. Sr
 There is excellent skating on Dodge's pond. and large crowds are taking ad- vantage of it daily.
 Miss Rose Princeley is convalescing from severe attack of measles.
 Henry Saxton is in New York for a few days on business
 Joseph Satlsofslxa and daughter. Ag- nes spent Tuesday with friends in Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
MARRIED.

LAWToN-CHAsE- Pomfret. Jan. 12. 1910, by the Rev. Clarence H. Barber of Danielson. Frederick IT. Lawton of Brooklyn, Conn, and Miss Mary F. Chase of Pomfret
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Local Mention.

John Heibel is seriously ill at the home of his parents in Lisbon.
 Nicholas Calsf left Wednesday noon
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
COLONIAL CLUB.
Ladies' Night With Oyster Chowdel
 and Whist.

Ladies' night was observed at the Colonial club Wednesday evening and the festivities were begun with a fine oyster chowder served at 7.30 o'clock. From S30 until 10.30 o'clock players at eleven tables enjoyed whist, Mrs. Hen ry G. Peck taking first prize and the second going to Mrs. Charles A. Whit aker. The committee who arranged for the delightful evening were Charles A. Whitaker R. B. Washburn and John SIattery.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Simple Remedy for Laerippe.

LaGrippe coughs are dangerous. as they frequently develop into pneumo- mia. Foley's. Honey and Tar not only stops the cough, but heals and strength ems the lungs so that no serious results need be feared The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
r R E [: p 1 | E 6 U R E
Sent to Demonstrate the Merits oI
 Pyramid Pile Cure.

What It Has Done For Others, 1t Can
 Do For You.
 We have testimonials by the hun dreds showing all stages. kinds and de- Srees of piles which have been cured by Pyramid Pile Cure.
 If you could read These unsolicited letters you would no doubt go to the nearest drug store and buy a box of Pyramid Pile Cure at once. price fifty cents.
 We do not ask you to do this. Send Us your name and address and we will send you a sample by mail free.
 We know what the trial package will do. Tn many cases it has cured piles without further treatment If it proves it's value to you order more from your druggist. at soc box. This is fair, is it not Simply fill out free coupon below and mail today.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

RockviIIe.-George E. Sykes of Rock vile, who is president of the Hartford Pulp Plaster company, in Hartford. ap- peared before George B. Thayer, a jus tice of the reace in West Hartford. on Tuesday morning to answer a charge of reckless driving of an automobile in West Hartford on Dec. 20. He plead. cd noio contendre. was fined $100 and costs and paid a total of sl12.z1.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Holy Name Society Initiates Class of Candidates-Missiona Meeting - Chicken Pie Supper at Baptist Church.

The Home Missionary society of the Greeneville Congregational church had it's monthly meeting with Mrs. Charles H. Ricketts on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance and a pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent, sewing. reading missionary let ters and planning a food sale which Is to be held later. Waters were serv- ed and Miss Elizabeth Parker poured tea The February meeting will be held with Mrs. Charles Potter.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Arranaements compIeted.

Miss Mary Hartie presided at a meeting of the whist committees of the Ladies' Charitable society of St. Mary's parish in the parochia1 school We'd nesday evening, and arrangements were completed for the affair, which it is ex- pected, from present indications, will be most successful.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
BARGAIN DAYS

Every day during this week will be Bargain Days at our store. Special inducements on our entire stock of Furniture. Carpets. Stoves and balance of our furnishing goods A few dol lars will do wonders these days in the line Of HousefUrnishings
 We must reduce our stock before taking inventory. and we want all who need anything in our line to come this week and take advantage of this rare price cutting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
C. A. c. WHIST.
Twenty Tables of PIayers-Those Who
 Won Prizes.

The Central Athletic club opened it's 1910 whist season successfully We'd nesday evening in it's rooms in the Stead building, flashing g. welcome to all corners with it's electric sign on the front of the building, and twenty ta- bles enjoyed the game. The ways and means committee was in charge and announced another whist with dance the last week in the month Presi- dent Tom Brennan and William Slat- tery were the scorers. their records showing the following prize winners: Z Firsts-Miss Winnie Clabby, S7, an umbrella; John Sullivan, 37. a sterling silver matchbox; seconds-Miss Ella Lamb, S6, a box of HuyIers; Henry Raleigh, 35, a box of cigars.
 The committee which provided the pleasant evening were William Fttz- gerald chairman William Slattery. William Houlihan, James Kearns and John L. Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Rev. |. w. Williams Te.tifies,

Rev. I. W. Williams, Huntington. w
 Va, writes us as follows: This is to certify that I used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that E'oIey's Kidney Remedy will do all that you claim for it." Lee & Oaxoed Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Employees of the water department were al work Wednesday on a burst on Fourteenth street in front of the residence of Benjamin Balls. The water was shut off on the street dur ing the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Leonard E. Prentice returned to Black Hall Wednesday after spending the Christmas vacation at the home of his mother, Mrs. Charles w. Prentice, of Slater avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Last ouarterIv conference.

class meeting was held in the ves- try of the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening. This was followed by the last quarterly conference for the church year of the NJ. F. church.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Philias Dion returned Wednesday af- ter attending a meeting of the stock holders of the Lawton corporation in Plainfield. He was a visitor in ProVi- dence Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Edward D'AVignon, chairman. Will liam l.. White, John Brothers. Henry Tatro and Dennis Murphy, Jr, are the committee appointed by the Sacred Heart T. A. B. society to arrange for a, social next month
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
NORWICH TOWN
Meeting of the Kings Business Club Harmony Whist Club Meets-M. E.. Quarterly Conference.

William Crawford of Baltic speaks in the Scotland road schoolhouse on Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

| Charles EIlinger of Central avenue.
 who has been seriously i'll, has so far | recovered that he is now able to sit | up. He has been confined to his home | for five weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Goethe Lodge Officers Installed.

District Deputy Andrew Floss in stalled the recently elected officers of Goethe lodge. No. 79. I. o. o. F., in their lodge room in Ponemah hall on Wednesday evening follows: Noble grand, Bernard Schmidt; vice grand. Martin Krauss; recording secretary, Charles I<loss; financial secretary, Ber- nard Krauss; treasurer. Adam Hein- rio
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
woMEN,s EUR COATS

At $f7.9s -Women's Pony Skin Goats,
 27 inches long value $25,00. At $2e. e.es-Women's Pony Skin Goats,
 90 Inches long, value s40.00 At $39. 9.98-Women's Near Seal Coats
 30 inches long, value S55.00. At $44.es-Women's Pony Skin Goats,
 40 inches long, value $65.00. At $44.ee -Women's Blended Muskrat
 Coats, 30 inches long, value
 S65.00.
 At $56.9e-One NIarmot Fur Coat, 70
 inches long value $75.06.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Timothy Brennan of the United States army. stationed at Boston, is visiting his aunt. Mrs. Patrick Down ing of North Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Clement Bushnell is again at his home on Huntington avenue after spending a week oE two in Canter- bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Miss May Bushnell, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. John Thomp- son. of Willimantic. is again at her home on the Canterbury turnpike
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Entertained Whist Club.

Mrs. N D. Robinson of the New London turnpike entertained the Har- mony Whist club at her home on Mon- day afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Mrs. Solomon Smith went back on Tuesday to her home in Hartford after several weeks visit with relatives here and in Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Mrs. Merton Darrow of Mantle i the guest of her sister. Mrs. Georg Howard of Central avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

The Kings Business club. composed of boys and young men connected with the Y. P. s. C. k. of the First church. met in their room near Harland's cor ner on Wednesday evening. The eX ecutive committed, Rev. G. H. Ewing and Fitch l.. Allen. met with them Plans were completed for baked bean supper
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Miss Theodore Brown of Wightman avenue has returned after several weeks visit with Mrs. Albert Saunders of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Miss Jennie Heinrich was enjoyably surprised at her home in Lisbon Sat urday evening. Whist was played and refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Increasing cloudi- ness, followed by snow Thursday and probably Friday; light to moderate variable winds, becoming easterly. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Thursday partly cloudy to overcast weather and slowly rising temperature will prevail, with fresh, variable winds and failing barometer, followed in this section by snow or rain, and on Friday cloudy weather, with snow or rain and falling tempera- ture.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar. d. III ..-.. .--....'s. -1 0U.Ot 12 m. 2S 30.50 p. m. ;-.......-.... 27 So.50 Highest B, lowest 21.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Fair; warmer: variable winds.
 Wednesdays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
BORN

WILLIAMS-In Jewett city. Jan. IT, 1910, son. Frank Edmund Williams. Jr-, to MT and Mrs. Frank E. Will Hams of North Main street. STOCk-In New York. Dec. 9, 1909 a son to Emanuel and Hattie Plaut Stock, daughter of the late Joseph Plaut
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Dwight Beebe of the Taftyille road has gone back to his studies at Storrs Agricultural college.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Mrs. Thomas Walsh of Norwich ave nue, who was struck by a trolley car near her home on Dec 31 is recover ing. and was able to sit up Wednesday after nearly two weeks in bed. She is still weak. Her friends are congratu- lating her on her narrow escape from death.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Rev. J. R. Very attended the con- ference of county ministers at Groton Heights Baptist church Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Dr. Walter s. MacIntire of Hartford was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. F.. J Jones Of Bliss place over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Merton Stoddard has returned to New London after visiting Stanton Brown Of Wightman avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

John McWiIliams, Jr., returned to Mercersburg academy this week after visiting his parents on Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
woMEN's TAILORED sUlTs-

At Womens and Misses Tail- sass ored Suits all this seas0n'a newest styles and coloringH- value S15.0O.
 At Women's and Misses Tall $15.ss ored suits of cheviot, broad cloth and fancy worsted, all the leading colors value $20.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Tho first national Thanksgiving proc- leniations were issued by congr ssS during the revolutionary war.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

London.-Friends of Miss Grace Fen wick of Starr street received cards on Monday announcing her marriage to George T. Childs of New York some time ago The marriage took place in New York Miss Berwick is the daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Fsnwick
 of Starr street
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Local Notes.

Pierre H. Ethier of Central avenue leaves today for a brief visit in Prov idence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Mystic.-Philip J. Butten, John r. Moves. Frank Barber, Robert Myers and Frank Bucklyn have been in New York to attend the automobile show at Madison Square Garden
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
NoMeNs FuR.LINEp coArs-

woMEN's FUR-LINED COATS At $11.99-Black Broadcloth Coats, fur
 lined throughout, value $30.00. At $29. .99-Blace Broadcloth Coats,
 squirrel lined, value s4000. At 34.93-Blac6 Broadcloth Goats,
 lined with good quality muslrat,
 value $45.00. At $39.98-Blacl1 Broadcloth Coats,
 lined with fine quality squirrel,
 value $55.00.
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for few days visit in New York city,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

DIED REDDEN-In New London. Jan. II. 1910, Michael J. Redden, aged 70 years.
 WATERs-In this city. Jan. 12. Henry M. Waters. aged 72 years Notice of funeral hereafter. DOWDALL-Tn this city, Jan. 12 at the home of her daughter Mrs. John A. Peck. Lydia E.. Griswold. beloved wife of John Dowdan, aged 71 years. Funeral from the home of her daush- ter. IS Clairmont avenue, Friday af ternoon. Jan. 14 1910. at 2 o'clock. Burial in Yantic cemetery BREED-In Norwich. Jan H. 1910, Mary Emmeline Breed in the S7th year of her age. Funeral services will be held at Church & Aliens funeral parlors. 15 Main street. Friday morning at 1O.30 o'clock.
 PECKHAM-In Norwich. Jan. II. Jo- seph T. Peckham, ged A years and 3 days
 Funeral services will be held at his late home. Laurel Hill road Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Feather BOaS

Clearance Prices on our Entire Stock of MaribOuI and COque Feather BOaS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
woMENs DRESS skIRrs-

$2.1e Women's Panama Dress from Skirts pleated styles in $S.50 black and navy. value ss.5o. $4.19 WOmens Dress Skirts Ok from broadcloth Panama ana s6.5O serge, new pleated models,
 value $6.50
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
SECOND FLOOR January Sale Prices
WoMEN,s WAISTS

ssc women's Colored Waists - from also broken lines of Wom- soc ems s1.00 White Lawn Waists
 all at 39c each.
 35c WOmeu's White Madras and from Flaxine Waists button front. $1.00 plain tailored styles.