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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
BOARD OF TRADE
MEETING POSTPONED
Few Present and Matters Went Over
Until Monday Night at Buckingham
Memorial.

There were but about a dozen in
town hail Friday evening TO attend
the beard Of trade meeting, the storm
keeping many away. AS several i'm
portant matters were to come up it
was decided to postpone the meeting
until rext Monday evening at Buck
inghan Memorial President Havi-
land presided and it was on motion of
w. B. Young that adjournment was
taken.
There was to have been a report
from the committee on the changing of
site Of the tuberculosis sanatorium and
other committees had reports to make.
It is probable that the board of trade
will do nothing further concerning the
sanatoriun, said the president at the
close of the meeting. If anything fur
thsr is done it will probably be through
individuals,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
.THE splNsTER CLUE
Entertainment Given by Queen Esther
Circle at Trinity NJ. E. Church.

In the Sunday school room at Trim
ity Methodist Episcopfl church Fri
day evening, Queen Esther Circle, a
society CT the young ladies Of the
church. gave q clever entertainment,
entitled The Spinster Club. which
made delightful evening for the au-
dience, as the cast was q capable one
in each assignment. The entertain
merit represented a meeting Of the
club, the members CARRIED in old fash
toned attire or other makeups to fit
their parts.
The leading parts were taken by
Miss Marion Wolcott as president Of
the Spinsters. Miss NJ. jamie Leach as
secretary ana Miss Ina Seavey az
treasurer. Others whose. work was a
feature III the fun and entertainment
Of the evening were Miss Viola seavey
III a solo, Miss Elizabeth Lane in a
violm solo, Misc A4aIy cray and Miss
G4ao!s heWeu4s IL s-4os, Ass Lucy
lsacA5,,- -.u .4n aal~en N
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
THE
Hamilton Watch
The Best Watch in the World.
All Grades
always on hand and fresh
from the factory.
Ferguson &
Charbvnnpau
FRANKLIN SQUARE
VISITING OFFICIALS AT
ENGINEERS MEETING
Past National President Stone and
Stas Deputy Hastings Speak.

arranged on Friday evening N It's
rooms in the Bill block. Norwich
Stationary Engineers association, No.
6, had a visit from past national pres
iden Herbert u. Stone Of Boston and
state deputy F. N. Hastings Of 11sf-
iden, the presence of these two officers
making an instructive and especially
interesting evening for the steam engi-
neers, but because of the storm, the at
tendance of those not members OF the
association was small
President Harry Leonard Of the
local introduced the two visitors, Past
President Stone speaking first.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Ant e4lt~. 'al4'A4-Gs-t was slr~- d.-url
the direction OF the business committee
Of the circle, consisting of Miss Leach,
Miss Ina SsaVey. Miss Marion VOL
colt, Miss Edith futile and Miss Edith
Maynard. They decided TO repeat it
next TUesday. The proceeds of the
entertainment are to be devoted to a
fund q send q gil to school in the
south
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

=, al d pas,oi vi the church. The, floral
forms were handsome. Bert Beard and
Arthur Rathbun sang Aribe With Me
and He Is the One, Mrs. ThomasLef-
fingwell presiding at the organ. The
bearers were Earl, Harry and Leo
Morgan and Bert Beard Burial fas
in the West Plain cemetery where
committal service was read. Funeral
Director eager was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
The Chelsea Savings Bank

The semi annual meeting Of the
Corporation will be held at its Banking
House, in the City of Norwich, on
Wednesday. March goth, 1919, at II
o'clock a. m.
CHARLES B. CHAPMAN,
Secretary.
Norwich, Conn, March 1s. 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

pSn neIisionIa
IL loo often ,ne fatal sequence, and
coughs that hank on weaken the Eys-
tenn and lower the vital resistance, Fo-
lsy's Honey and Tar Compound is a
reliable medicine that stops the cough
promptly by healing the cause
soothes the infamed air passages, and
checks the cold. Keep always on hand.
Refuse substitutes, Lee & Qsgeca Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
xENs, SHAMROCK PARTY.
Mock Trial Postponed Because Of the
Storm.

The Xens held its regular meeting
at the First Baptist church Friday
evening. Despite the stormy evening
there was a large attendance. Mrs
Herbert Wiley presided at the meet e.
ing. Reports were read and approved.
One name was voted TO membership
and q new name proposed.
Walter M. Cowan, chairman, Mrs.
William Koonz and Mrs. Amos Swan
had arranged for a mock trial, but be-
cause Of the evenings attendance the
trial was postponed for four weeks.
A contest game OF hunting for sham
rocks was held. Mrs. John B. Dat win
ming, and was presented candy in a
st. PatrIcEs box. Other games were
played.
A supper of shrimp salad sand
witches, cake and coffee was served at
a pretty green and white decorated
table Shamrccks made pretty SOU
yenirs. Vocal and instrumental music
closed a most enjoyable evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16
-. e. rs Leas We

Howard r. Taylor states that the
roWboat In which he and companion
were in, at his launch in the Thames
Thames this week did not capsize, but
after the cake Of ice had passed and
while trying to get the boat to the
launch. both stood on the same side,
causing il to take in water, and his
COMPANION got his legs wet Mr.. Tay-
lor did not get wet, and they get to
shore uRassigtsd.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

In the estate of F. c. Lewis of Nor
witch Town, who assigned to f. A.
Prentice, the latter has been approved
by the probate court, and Tyler D.
Guy and Charles S. Holbrcok has been
named as cn1nn1is sinnArs of the estate
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Durno & Co., magician, ventriloquist
and humorist. Y. M. C. A. Monday,
March is, p. m. Admission only to
holders Of course tickets. No tickets
on sale.-adv,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

The total amount spent by the fed
eral government to date for improving
Connecticut waterways is $3.50, S02.25,
according TO a report just received by
congress from the war department.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

In the list of applications for ap-
pointment as teachers, received by the
New London school board at its meet
ing Thursday night, were the names
Of Miss Laura P. Young Of Norwich,
and Miss Mary Durham Of East
Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Householders who were beginning
to find that the furnace was losing it's
appetite for coal were given new ex-
ercise last evening hailing out flooded
cellars,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Rev. P. C. Wright will speak in the
Central Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and evening. His themes will be
THE Way to Win" and Good News
The peoples service in the evening is
interesting and profitable. You are in
vited.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Friday afternoon there was a game
in the Arcanum handicap pool tourna-
ment between Robinson and Swan,
which was won by the former. 80 to
40.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

A Milford correspondent notes that
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodenbaugh are to ar
rive there. March 2S to conduct re-
hearsals for A Day on the Ranch.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

:
manufacture OF vacuum cleaning ap-
paratLs had involved an immense adj
vertising expense, long time payments
on sales made. and the over-expansion
of plants in the expectation of greater
business. As result. he declared,
while the assets of the company great
ly' exceeded its liabilities the directors
had beer unable to realize upon the
assets at short notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter White and
grandson Emerson White, are in Alb
>ington, visiting Mrs. Whites mother,
Mrs. l.. H. Sherman. Mrs. Sherman
reached her 90th birthday Wednes-
day and her anniversary was celebrated
by relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Mrs. Walter Mason of Moosup was
in Norwich recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Charged with the theft of about $50
in jewelry from the saloon keeper for
whom he works, a young man was
before the city court Friday morning.
The case was continued under 5000
bonds until March Is to allow him to
get evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-16

Mrs. Will L. Stearns is spending .
few days Ia Westerly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
FRED FUTILE
 ESTATE SUES WEALTHY PLANTER
ACTION FOR s1O.Oo0 BROUGHT AGAINST WILLIAM A. HAVI- LAND, WHOSE AUTO STRUCK AND FATALLY INJURED WE'LL KNOWN BRIDGEPORTER.

As a result of an auto accident which caused the death of Fred B. Futile of this city last October, a suit for s1o,000 has been brought against the owner of the machine, William A. Haviland, a wealthy tobacco plant CT of South Windsor The action was brought yesterday by Edward J. Nay Tor, administrator on the Futile es- tate, and the papers were drawn by Judge Carl Foster
 Deputy Sheriff John M. Donnelly went to South Windsor yesterday af- ternoon and arrested Havjand on. a body writ. The planter soon obtain ed a bondsman and was released The action is returnable to the Septem- Der term of the Superior court.
 It is alleged that about 10:3O on the night of October IA, 1911 Futile was alighting from a trolley car at Col orado avenue and State street when he was struck by Havilands auto. Futile was knocked down His right leg was fractured and there were in- ternal injuries which are said to have caused Tuttle's death several months afterward. Administrator Naylor says Haviland's machine was going at an unrea sonable rate of speed and that the driver was guilty of negligence. Futile was guilty of no contributory negligence, it is said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
DIVORCE ACTION FOR INFIDELITY
 25 YEARS AGO

Bringing a divorce action for an in discretion that took place years ago Warren B. Smith, wealthy Nor walk resident, has filed papers ask ing for a separation from Barbara Is- abella Roberts Smith, to whom he was married in 1879.
 The. news of the Smith domestic troubles has created a sensation in Norwalk. Mrs. Smith is accused of having been too friendly with Ed ward W. Eagleton in January 1, 1887 and with Edward W. Little from 1894 to 1900. The acts of infidelity with the latter are said to have taken place in New York, Greenwich and. Boston The Smiths were married September 24. 1879 The action is returnable to the September term of the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
E. Fl. DILLON & co.
NAILED THE WRONG MAN.
The Reporter Didn't Get an Interview,
 but Did Get Story.

Ths Reporter Didn't Get an Interview,
 but Did Get a Story.
 The late Representative Bingham Of Philadelphia. who was for many years the father of the house." served in congress with the late General Meyer, who for years represented New. Or. leans district in the house. The two generals. one a Yankee. the other a Confederate. were not only good friends. but bore a strong resemblance to each other. each being short, chesty looking, nattily dressed and having a pink bald head.
 One day the correspondent of a Philadelphia paper was called away from Washington and left Baltimore man to do his work. The substitute received telegram from Philadelphia to interview General Bingham on what congress would do with bill. then pending. vitally affecting the Phil adelph1a mint
 Hurrying through Statuary hall. the 'ssub," who was new to Washington. ran into General Meyer. The Louisi- ana statesmen was little grouchy and when asked for an interview about the Philadelphia mint exploded. The reporter insisted.
 . 1T don't care q --- about the Phila- deiphia mint. I tell youg' shouted General Meyer and tore hiInseh away. ' The story the correspondent sent to Philadelpaia that night sizzled. and the Philadelphia paper the next morning on the front page heraided to the world how profaneiy indifferent to the Philadelphia mint General Bingham was. It took Bingham month to square himself with his constituents. New York World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
MEXICAN REBELS
 ATTACK FOREIGNERS

Mexico City. Aug. 1e-Ambassador Wilson has forwarded an official re- port to the State Department in Washington in connection with the killing of Rowan Ayres, American civil engineer who was captured by rebels, tortured and finally beheaded.
 In addition to the barbarous treat ment of natives in southern Mexico, the rebels threaten to pile up compli- cations by more attacks on foreigners. C. P. Sterling and c. Cruxshanks, Englishmen, have advised the, authori- ties that they were held up near Morelos by rebels and stripped of their clothing and all personal belong ingS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
MICHIGAN WOMEN 7 IN BALLOT FIGHT

Detroit, Aug. 16.-The fight of the women of Michigan for the ballot was on in earnest, today, following the opening of the campaign here when Miss Ina Hulting, Sister of the Unitarian Church of Sudbury, a suburb of Boston, made speeches on the principal street corners from an automobile. Large crowds gathered about the speaker at each stop.
 Today, the leaders of the movement here plan to send women speakers into the factory districts to address the workers at noon and during the campaign, this fall, it is planned to have several noted suffragists ad- dress mass meetings here and in other parts of the state. A constitutional amendment granting equal suffrage will be submitted to the voters in November.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
DIVER CRUSHED BY SUNKEN SC0W

Port Burwen, Aug. 16.-Edwar6 West, of Port Huron, Mich, diver, was crushed to death in 40 feet of water, early today and another diver whose name was not known probably was fatally injured when a sunken scow turned on it's side while the divers were examining it. The un- known man was brought to the sur. face but failed to regain conscious ness. The men were employed by the Great Lakes Towing Company, of Cleveland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

$2.0O BIeached Peanut Braid Hats
 $1.25 s2.5O Bleached Peanut Braid Hats
 $1.7S $500 Panama Hats. $S. .98 5000 Panama Hats. .$4.9S 75c Black Rough Straw Banded s1.oo Black Rough Straw Banded s1.25 Black Rough Straw Banded $1.75 and S2.OO Black Rough Straw $500 Trimmed Dress Hats. .... .$1.25 $500 Trimmed Dress Hats. .... $2 AS $500 Trimmed Dress Hats. -. .$3 AS Trimmed Dress Hats Formerly Priced
 from $15 to $50 now less than half
 former prices.
 $1.OO Black and White French Curl
 Ostrich Plunnes 62c $1.25 Black and White French Curl a Ostrich Fumes ..............75 75c $1.75 Black and White French Curl
 Ostrich Fumes a: ........... 96c $4.00 Black and White French Curl
 Ostrich Fumes ..... $1 .0S $500 Black and White Pillow Fumes s10.oO Black and White Willow $14:oO Black and White Willow s1s:oO Black and White Willow Flowers and Fancy Feathers at Prices
 Less Than Half Original.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
WOMAN HELD FOR
 SHOOTING OFFICER

Camden, Aug. 16.-Miss Martha Hearne, 32, a shirt maker, will be held prisoner until the seriousness of wound inflicted on Officer Schlerth, a married policeman, can be determined. Schlerth was shot at a. m., in the woman's apartment. She told the police it was an acci- dent, the revolver being discharged while the officer was showing her how to handle it. The bullet entered his brain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
All ons's life is music if ops touches ihe notes alright and in t-.oe.
His oceasional Wiah.

''Why don't you ever want to go to wedding?" snapped Mrs. Enpeck. Il don't believe you've been to we'd ding since you attended your own"
 ..No," mildly responded Mir. Enpeck, "l haven't. And" he added softly to himself, II sometimes wish I hadn't attended that one '-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
TWO FOUND DEAD
 BESIDE TRACKS

Berlin, Aug. 16.--A man going to work. early today, found the bodies of Michael Taylor and Steven Saber, brickyard employees. badly mangled, lying beside the tracks of the New Haven road near the station at the Junction. It is thought they were killed by the Owl train as they were walking to their work. Both were middle aged men and unmarried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
B. A. c. TO HOLD ANNUAL
 OUTING AT RIvERVIEW SUNDAY

The goth annual outing of the B. A. c. will be held next Sunday at Riverview. on the eastern approach of Washington Bridge, Stratford. There will be sheep roast and a baseball game between hines captain ed by members Serrett and Joe Dona- hue. The club always provides a good time and it is expected that there will be a large attendance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
WILLIAM 6. M'ADOO MAY BE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR
 GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK

of Georgia, where also Governor Will son was born He is forty-nine years old and a lawyer by profession, but is perhaps best known for the stu peEdous undertaking which he achiev- ed in the construction of the tunnels under the Hudson river operated by the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad company, of which he is the presi- dent and a director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
Hollow. All Riaht.

Griggs-What odd expressions these novelists use! For instance. in this book you loaned me the author tells of the heroine speaking ''in a hollow voice" Briggs Well. that's all right in her case. You see. she had tried her voice on the stage. and there was noth- ing in it.--London Sketch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
EMBARGO PUT ON
 HOUSE LEGISLATION

Washington, Aug. 16.-An embargo against consideration of any further general legislation by the House at this session was declared, today, by Chairman Henry, of the rules com rnittee He emphatically stated that no more rules will be reported to make any more bills privileged" in the House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

New York, Aug. 16.-Willian G.. McAdoo. "the tunnel builder" is con- sidered as the probable nominee of, the Democrats for governor of New York this fall. MT. McAdoo is vice chairman of the Democratic national committee and was conspicuous in the preconvention campaign for the norn- ination of Woodrow Wilson for the presidency. MT. McAdoo is a native
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
A Weak Rejeinder

"Our landlady was guilty of an un- conscious bit Of hu1nor today
 'sWhat was it?"
 "one of the boarders asked for punch. and she said she beveF served strong drinks. but she would gre him some coffee. e."-B Baltimore Amefsean.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
PRESIDENT LYNCH's BROTHER
 DIES FROM HEART DISEASE

VT New Britain, Auf 16.-Frank J. Lynch. brother of Thomas J. Lynch, pfesident of the National league, died at his home here, today, from heart .-~-~A@a- E6 was 35 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
Thay,ra All naina lt.

If you boil 1t down until it is good and thick you will ind that 9s.7 per cent of human energy is dedicated to the interesting job of people trying to tet each others money or chattels.- Houston Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
A Rriuht ohie. Rax.

Caller-Is the boss in? Office Boy No. sir; he's gone out. Caller-Wfll he
 be back after dinner? Office Boy
 No: that's what he's gone out for.-- Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
CLIEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 snap

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 centA Manufactured by WDl. R. Vim, S44 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
The Twin Cities.

The tourist was for the 6rst time viewing the Panaman city of Colon and the Amaricar city of Cristobai sit ting side by side at the Atlantic end of the canal:
 What is it they call the American city?" he asked.
 "Cristohal."
 'That Is too bad" he said. "ft should be Colon and Samicolon. ."-St Louis Post Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
THE SMITH-IUURRAY 60.
 This Store Will Close at 5 P M Saturdays Excepted
 AUGUST SALE; Cloak Dept. Specials
WOMEN's AND MISSES APPAREL

WOMEN's AND MISSES APPAREL Pongee Coats handsome full length all silk natural color with attractive sailor collar and cuffs piped with black $500.
 Mohair Coats all wool in black and navy braid trim med, semi-ftting, full length, $7.50 White Muslin Dresses trimmed with lace and fine tuckng, all sizes, $500. HOUSE DRESSES
 Misses and Women's House Dresses of Lawn, Cling ham and Percales pretty style dainty black and white lawn, colored effects and plain chambray, $1.49 Bingham and Percale Dresses, all colors, buttoned front and back, sailor collar style handsomely trimmed all sizes, 98c.
 Summer Waists muslin with a hamburg front, two of tucks Gibson effect sailor collar fancy pocket and band on the front, 69c each HAIR GOODS ''e''Aa t''''' 24 Inch Real Wavy Hair Switches in all good colors, worth $1.5O, for 97c each.
 Something new, the Stainless Switch 24 inches long, nice wavy hair They specially made to form the physche knot $1.25 each.
 Special value in Wavy Hair Transformations, 21 inches wide and 16 inch hair, only $1.25 each.
 
 Special Sale of Ladies All Linen Initial Handker- chiefs in a box, 39c per box; worth 75c.
 Cleft Aisle Center, THE SMITH-MURRAY CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

RIBBONS AT SPECIAL PRICES.
 soc Quality Inch Black and Colored
 Moire Ribbon 18c yd. 800 Quality Inch Black Satin Taf- 4oc eto o,s1ifV ppos 5 Inch Biack satin I Tsf. sf
 feta Ribbon ........... .25c yd. soc White Lace Wells. .25c 75c White and Black Silk Shetland s1.so Chiffon vedls .esc soc White Embroidered Lawn Shirt
 Waists 2Sc 75c White Embroidered Lawn Shirt ssc "S1Ssi Wiaise Enbroidered lawn shirt aGf s1. .1a Wi White Enbroidered Lawn shirt s1.se Wi White Embroidered Lawn shirt s1.75 White Embroidered Lawn Shirt
 Wa1SCS SI.Ao $500 White Embroidered Lawn Shirt
 WAASbs ..-. ....'. %l.0o 75c Black PercaIine Petticoats. :. 39c $1.75 Black Heatherbloom Petticoats
 ....a.s.... soc $2.5O Black and Colored Taffeta Silk ss.oo and s7:oo Striped Blazer Goats
 nOws ...a.N. S&.0S and $S.S8 Linen, Linette and Pongette Long
 Coats formerly $2.5O to $7.0O, now
 .$1.OS to @S.B0 $1O.00 Brown and Blue Crash Suits Raincoats S1.9S to $10, formerly priced, from $500 to $15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
Two Of Them.

His companions bent over him with pitiful earnestness and stared beseech- ingly into his waxen features. Again came the fiutter Of the eyelids. but this time his will mastered approaching death. His lips weakly struggled to execute his last commands. and the friends bent closer to hear the follow ing whisper: ''l am-gone? Yes-er-l know. Go to Miliy. Tell her-er-l died with-her name on--rny lips: that I-er-have loyed-her-her alone-er- always. And Bessie-tell-er-te Bes- sic the same thing" = London Tele- graph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

If you think a man has no vanity just place him opposite a mirror and watch aim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

$1.oO Colored Felt Outing Hats. 98c $1.75 Stitched Felt Outing Hats $1.12 $1.75 White and Colored Felt Hats
 .... " $1.25 $2.OO White and Colored Felt Hats
 ..... ..t. ..... SA'4o $2.25 White and Colored Felt Hats
 ....... ........ $1.69 $2.75 White and Coloreti Felt Hats
 . $1.08 $2.75 Black Velvet Hats Trimmed
 With White $1.96 $500 Black Velvet Hats Trimmed
 With White ................ $2.25 $S.50 Black Velvet Hats Trimmed With White AS $4.0O Black Velvet Hats Trimmed With White ........... .9S $4.5O Black Velvet Hats Trimmed
 With White ............ $3. AS $500 Black Velvet Ready-to- Wear s3.5O Black Velvet Ready-to-W Wear s4.oo Black Velvet Ready-to- Wear s1.5O White and Colored Corduroy s1.75 White and colored Corduroy s2.oo White and Coiored Corduroy White and Coiored wash Rag Hats
 Formerly Priced from $1.OO to 25c Peanut Braid Hats. 1Oc 35c Peanut Braid Hats ........ 15c soc Peanut Braid Hats. .2oc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
flO5 Main Street.
|E. H. DILLON & co. !lo6 Main Street: eos Hartford. onn Rue Paris
 WHOLESALE
 FINAL. CLEARANCE

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 coIoRED FELT HATS