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The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
ON PARTISAN STAGE
SMART DRESSES ARE BEGINNING
TO APPEAR AGAIN.
Correspondent Writes Of Some Of the
Prettiest-MIiitary Model In Dark
Blue Serge Likely to Be
Widely Copied.

1t seems almost like a crime to
speak of smart dresses created for the
Partisan stage. but it is really true
that. after long months of inaction, the
theaters in Paris are beginning to
wake up, writes Idalia de Villiers In
the Boston Globe.
1t is, of course. certain that this will
not be brilliant season, or anything
approaching that, but still there is a
little life to be found in the theaters
and some Of our leading dressmakers
are creating charming models for
them.
For example, the frocks which Buze-
net has recently created for Blanche
Tourtain In La Souris." At least
two Of these little dresses are ideal
models for young girls wear in the
warm summer months.
One Is an indoor gown composed
Of embroidered chiffon in a clear shade
Of oyster-white. The short skirt was
round and very wide-just a deep
dounce of embroidered chiffon finely
gathered in at the waist. The little
baby" corsage was chiefly made Of
plain white chiffon, and the transpar-
ent sleeves we're tucked from shoulder
to wrist. Round the waist there was
a ceinture. with long tasseled ends.
made OF crystal bugle beads. and a
delicious touch of vivid rose was in
troduced on the lining of the high col.
lar
Another gown Of the same order
was made of desert-dawn-pink taffetas
and fine white lace. The taffetas front
took the form of a wide, gathered
apron, and at the back there were
founces which ran right up from the
hem to the waist A border Of tiny
chiffon roses bordered the taffetas
apron" and at either side there were
quaint pockets. The bodice was al
most exaggeratedly simple in design,
a cross-over, with pointed ends, which
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

ny California where it found condi-
tions to Its liking.
Alfalfa was rapidly adopted in the
irrigated sections of the West as the
staple hay crop, since 1t produced a
greater tonnage of nutritious hay than
did the grasses then grown, and be-
cause of Its popularity in the West,
spasmodic attempts were made in the
East to establish 1t.
Many tried but few succeeded. Its
requirements were almost unknown,
and where stand was obtained it
was without effort on the part of the
planter. But the value Of alfalfa was
too great to be kept in restricted
locality. Investigators sought and dis
covered it's cultural needs, and once
these became known, alfalfa spread
over the country from coast to coast
and established itself as the king of
forage crops.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Pruning for Woods.

In pruning for wood the following
rules are usually applicable: Weak
growing varieties may always be
pruned generously, strong-growing
kinds lightly; varieties which branch
freely need little pruning. those hav-
ing unbranching limbs should be
pruned more severely; rich, deep
soils favor growth; prune trees in
such soils lightly; in shallow, sandy
soils trees produce short roots, and
the wood should be closely cut.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
GLOVES MUST MATCH FRocK
Many Novelties Have Been Intro
duced for the Approval Of the
Devotee of Fashion.

No longer are gloves merely long
or short, white, brown or black. We
now have reception gloves. gloves for
the dance. gloves for lingerie frocks.
AS this is the season when the silk
glove very naturally steps into the
foreground, it is the silk glove that
is the forerunner in the new models
and designs. One glove seen in sew
eral exclusive shops is the reception
glove in white silk with a series Of
tucks stitched in black extending up
the entire arm, carrying out the black
and white Idea now SO popular. The
pointing Is in black, not too heavy
to accord well with the daintiest at
ternoon costume.
Another novelty is the silk glove
of white with plated frill running
up the arm from the wrist to the
glove top. This frill comes in black
or in all white 1t makes an excel
lent complement to the airy gowns
now so popular, especially in the
South
Another silk glove which has struck
popular fancy is for the travelling
gown, the shopping costume or the
tailleur. 1t is of white with black
wrist frill and fine black pointing.
The Queen Elizabeth, as this glove
Is called. also comes in all white.
in putty, sand and the fashionable
neutral tints.
Many new ideas are shown in the
stitching and pointing on the silk
gloves. One rich effect is obtained
by the combination Of black and
white stitching. giving mottled ef-
feet. This comes on both long and
short silk gloves and is one Of those
little inspirations that lend distinc-
ton to any costume.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

ground rootstocks or rhizomes, which
would aid In making Identification pos.
tive.
1t produces both from the seed and
these underground stems. If the lat
ter are cut up into sections, each Of
which has but one node, and planted,
they will produce an individual plant.
We see, then, that the pest after once
getting established can very quickly
spread to all parts Of cultivated field
by simply leaving portions of the roots
broken off and deposited again by the
harrow, cultivator or almost any farm
tool
The matter Of eradication is not a
serious one, if taken up in earnest as
soon as patch of the pest appears.
1t should never be allowed to go to
seed. The patch, if seen early enough,
can be dug up, going deep enough to
insure getting all the roots. Shake
them out and burn. This may seem
no small task, but one will find that it
is Insignificant when compared to the
labor of determination, II allowed to 60
unmolested for several years. The
writer has seen entire fields taken in
ten years time, when few days la
Dor at first appearance would have
effectively controlled the pest.
If it has obtained foothold in any
considerable area, then it is matter
Of cultivation to exterminate it. The
patch should be allowed to grow until
the first heads appear. 1t should then
be plowed to a depth of six OF eight
inches. 1t should be thoroughly pull
verified with the disk and narrowed so
that subsequent cultivation can be
easily accomplished. The reason for
the late blowing is to allow as much
growth above ground as possible at
the time Of heading. when the great
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
KILLING QUACK GRASS
Steps Should Be Taken to Stamp
Out Noxious Plant.
Matter of Eradication 10 Not Serious
One If Taken Up in Earnest at
Its First Appearance
Use Disk Harrow.

tBy F. L KENNARD, Idaho Expert
ment Station)
Several inquiries have recently come
to this office relative to quack grass
and its determination. Apparently the
pest is gaining foothold in some sec
tions and steps should be taken at its
first appearance to stamp it out.
The plant, no doubt, has been intro
duced through impure grass seeds. 1t
can readily be identified by its long,
slender spike or head, the spikelets
arranged alternately, much like wheat
grass or the rye grasses. Aside from
this, the plant grows from under
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
GET POWER
The Supply Comes From Food.

II we get power from food, why not
strive to get all the power we can. That
is only possible by selecting food that
exactly fits the requirements of the
body.
Not knowing how to select the right
food to fit my needs, suffered griev-
ously for long time from stomach
trouble" writes a lady from little
Western town.
1T seemed as If would never be
able to find out the sort of food that
was best for me. Hardly anything that
could eat would stay on my stomach.
Every attempt gave me heartburn and
filled my stomach with gas. got thin
ner and thinner untia l literally be-
came living skeleton and in time was
compelled to keep to my bed.
"a few months ago was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food, and it had such
good effect from the very beginning
that kept up it's use. was surprised
at the ease with which digested it. It
proved to be just what l needed.
All my unpleasant symptoms, the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me SO much pain, disappeared
My weight gradually increased from 9S
to 116 lbs, my figure rounded out, my
strength came back, and am now able
to do my housework and enjoy it.
Grape-Nuts did it."
A ten days trial will show anyone
some facts about food.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietters new
ono appears from time to time, They
are genuine, true, and full of human
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
KING Of ALL FORAGE CROPS
First Appearance of Alfalfa Was In
New York State In 1821-Plant
10 Of Great Value.

Alfalfa is rising in its legumnous
glory until 1t is regarded as the king
of forage crops. And we'll may this
be SO. Its first appearance in this
country was in New York state, about
1921, but it was discarded because its
cultural needs were not understood.
1t was passed and forgotten for about
thirty years, when it again came into
way of Chile. This time the seeds
were planted in the fertile soil OF sun
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

CdTk 6iue serge with faoeo Petu-
MIA Red Silk BraidInss and Silver
Buttons.
we're tied at the back, forming sort
Of sash.
Still another indoor gown, was COM
posed entirely of iridescent taffetas,
which showed delicate shades of pink,
blue and silver. The skirt was very
short and accordion plated. and there
was shaped band, like yoke, over
the hips, which was traced over with
silver threads in Chinese designs.
The cross-over bodice opened In
front over a chemisette decorated in
similar style and at the waist there
was very large velvet rose in dull
shade of purple. This flower was
framed in black satin leaves.
The model illustrated was expressed
n dark blue serge. The flowing skirt
and short coat were trimmed with
handsome silk braid in a faded shade
Of petunia-red silk, and the fiat but
tons were dull silver. This is favor
lite Beers design. The coat. half eton,
half bolero, had long sleeves, which
ended in curved cuffs, and there was
high military collar turned over
with braid.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Don't Neglect Spraying.

Do not neglect to spray the or
chard trees and berry bushes this
year. "A little time and attention now
will be worth dollars at the harvest
ing period. If for any reason the early
sprays have not been given, apply the
later sprays. Make start at the
spraying problem, and see how every
little attention given the plants in ap-
plying proper sprays during the sea-
son pays.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Currants.

This fruit requires rich soil and
one that is good retainer Of mois-
ture. The plants should be set three
to four feet apart In the row and rows
from five to six feet The patch should
be well cultivated and hoed, all weeds
being kept down, as they are very in
furious to currants. Keep we'll
trimmed after they have come into
full bearing, as too much Of the young
and old wood will hinder the growth.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

this first pulverization no green blade
Of the grass should be allowed to ap
pear above the surface
Frequent surface cultivation will at
tain this end. This is why 1t is essen
tial to pulverize the soil thoroughly
when 1t is plowed. II the sod is left
much as the plow leaves it. no subse-
quent cultivation can be given and 1t
is this that will eventually destroy the
grass. On some soils it may be advis-
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Pure Water for Cows,

When we consider that large por-
tion of the cows body is composed
of water, that milk contains more
water than any one other ingredient
and that 1t must require great guam
tity Of water to keep the temperature
of the animals down during hot
weather, it is then that we should ap-
preciate the necessity Of keeping the
dairy cows we'll supplied with pure
drinking water
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Just Like Her,

well, Jane, DEAR" said Smithers.
Il see that that little milliner up on
Main street has joined the antis since
you suffragettes adopted the Ascent
hat"
"Oh, well, what If she has?" retort-
ed Mrs. Smithers. "Nobody's sur
prised at that. She always was a
trimmer"
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
The School Lunch.

Some mothers today are providing
their children at school with set OF
white enameled water plate and cups
for use at lunch hour. These things
can be easily kept clean and their in.
PRODUCTION does away with the break
age which 80 frequently occurs in the
lunch-time frolics.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Rice for Bridal Luncheon,

luncheon or dinner are decorated with
sprays Of white blossoms, put in with
water colors with sky blue and green
foliage to throw them into relief. At
tached to each card is a ribbon about
six inches long, and at the end Of the
ribbon is tiny tulle bag of rice.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
The Weeder-one Of the Best ImpIs.
ments for Killing Young Weeds.

able to replow the same fall, but gen.
orally not until the following spring,
when the cultivation should be con-
tinued. Two years of this rigid treat
ment should discourage the quack
grass and 1t will peacefully give up
possession of the land.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Rice for Bridal Luncheon.

Some pretty place cards for bridal
luncheon or dinner are decorated with
sprays of white blossoms, put in with
water colors with sky blue and green
foliage to throw them into relief. At
tached to each card is ribbon about
six inches long and at the end of the
ribbon is tiny tulle bag Of rice.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
AmerIcan.Made Mantles.

American factories are now entire
ly independent Of Europe for the man
ufacture of incandescent nantes.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Water the Horse Often.

The stomach of the horse is small,
and he should have water often and
little at time.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
WOMAN could
HARDLY STAND
Because of sTerrible Back.
ache. = Relieved by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Philadelphia, Pa.-tI suffered from
displacement and Inflammation, and had
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
Expensive Method.

Sowing corn broadcast is an ex.
pensive method of watering cattle.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
lHSSzzSzal>
eNfz'
Smoothing Drag or Harrow-ExceI-
lent Tool for Dragging Out and XIII.
ing Weeds.

est possible amount of strength and
vitality is being forced into the pro-
duction Of seed and the root system
may be possibly weakened and more
easily destroyed by the blowing. After
The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11
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FtsHER, 1925 DountonS St., Nicetown, Pa.
Another Woman's Case.

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-14
STONINGTON
Valuable and Rare Antiques Collected
by Charles Davis, Formerly of Nor


The old Fairbrother house, situated
on Water street, which has stood there
more than 100 years, is now occupied
by Charles Davis, formerly of Nor
witch. He is the possessor of many
handsome and valuable antiques, in
Guiding rare low and high boys of an
cient design, in curly maple, with the
original handles, and ins perfect con-
dition. They are 200 years old. The
Chippenda1e mirror with it's beautiful
scene is of the same period. He has
many beautiful pieces of old blue china
and many chairs, with the original
rush seat at least $50 years old Be
sides there are chests upon chests in
both mahogany and maple, which were
made in 100. There is a rocker, most
comfortable, and unique in design, to-
gether with Old Windsor chairs, which
are seldom seen nowadays. A spindle
bed is over 100 years old. A great
grandfather's desk of mahogany with
its many funny little secret drawers
with wooden doors to bookcase on top,
shows the wonderful skill of the max
ers of that time when modern tools
were undresamed of. Some Of the
chests still have the same brass han
dies with the American eagles head.
All the pieces are carefully kept, being
restored by Mr.. Davis. These pieces
represent years of collecting by Mr..
Davis and he values them highly. He
has in his collection of antiques about
800 different pieces, which go to adorn
the rooms of one of Stonington's oldest
houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-14
DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES.
Elected Tuesday Evening at Meeting
of United Charities Association.

The sustaining members Of the
United Charities association held a
meeting in the association rooms on
Valley street Tuesday evening for the
election of directors in the organiza-
ton. There are now 225 sustaining
members, two directors had been elect
ed previously and the following were
elected Tuesday: General E. S. Boss,
Guilford Smith. H. c. Murray, A L.
Bill, E Frank Bugbee. Jay NJ. Shep-
ard and John F. Carr with the pres
ent eight directors representing so
cieties which belong to the organiza-
ton; this makes total of 81 directors.
The directors of the organization met
later IN the evening and elected the
following committees: Committee on
the revision of the bylaws, W A.
Arnold, NJ. E. Lincoln. A. L. Gelinas;
executive committee, NJ. p. Lincoln
chairman, F. D. Jordan. r. E. Mitchell,
H. Dion. DR.. L. L. Mason, E. Frank
Bugbee, W C. Norris; finance commit
tee, E. Frank Bugbee. A. Chagnon. A.
L Bill, F. D. Jordan, E. B. CHESHIRE;
investigating committee. Miss Nancy
Austin R. E. Mitchell. Mrs. John Rei1-
ley; entertainment committee. Mrs. D.
E. Taylor, Mrs. J. NJ Shepard, Mrs.
Nellie eager, Prof. F. w. Staebner,
J. M. Berard; membership committee
Rev. C. L. Adams chairman, Mrs
George F. Taylor, Mrs. J. NJ. Berard
Mrs. Helen Brown, Mrs. Henry Fryer
A resolution was passed requesting
the farmers in this vicinity to leave
any surplus provisions in the rooms OF
the association for distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-14
PLAINFIELD
Gervais- Brochu Marriage at St. Johns
Church-Coming Social Affairs. :.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. MERCER and two
children We're guests Of Mrs. Mer-
cier's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guneau
of Norwich over Sunday.
Gervais Brochu.
Wilfred Gervais and Miss Josephine
Brochu were married Monday morn
ing at 8 o'clock at st. Johns Catholic
church, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. William A Keefe. The wit
nesses were Messrs. Brochu and Ger
vais, brothers of the bride and groom.
The bride was attended by Miss Lii
liam Marshall and Miss Blanchette,
representatives of the Children of
Mary, Of which society the bride is
an active and helpful member. The
bride was dressed in white, with a
veil and carried beautiful bouquet.
Socials Planned.
The St Annes' society of ST. Johns
church, the Ladies' Aid society and
also the young people of the Congre-
gatonal church are all planning So
Gals.
Section Foreman J. Sullivan is il
Versailles taking charge of the worl
there during the illness or the fore.
man. Thomas King Is in charge here
during his absence
The Library association met In the
reading room at the library Monday
| evening for the regular monthly bust
ness meeting.
Miss Diulda Caspren IS visiting he
| aunt in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-14
BALTIC
Pupils of ParochiaI School Conduct
Successful Whist for Parish Bene-
fiji

Monday evening in Sprague hall, a
very successful whist was held under
the auspices Of the senior class of st.
Joseph's parochial school. for the ben
eft of St. Mary's church. About 80
tables were occupied by the players,
and the winners of prizes were:
Ladies, first. Miss Mollie James, set
of fancy dishes; second. Miss Anna
Donahoe, a picture; third, Miss Louise
Bibeault, a statue; fourth, Mrs. E. Du-
pont. a grape dish; fifth, Miss Ida
Leith. a tidy; sixth. Miss Ethel Brown,
a tidy. Gentlemen: first, Ed. Brown,
pair of roller skates; second, E. Pat
enaude, a doll; third, Ernest Faucher,
smoking set; fourth, Alfred Faucher,
a picture: fifth. A. Cote, a picture;
sixth, J. A. Simoneau, a broom. Con-
ISOLATION awards. Marie Peloquin and
Hervey Laliberte. The picture of the
church was awarded Bert Bertrand
and the statue of Our Lady of Lour1es
to Mrs. Fulgence A Gareau. The fol-
lowing pupils had charge of the whist:
At the door, Leo Demers and Ed
Brown; check room, Willie Genereux
and Thomas DUMAS: punchers, Ag-
nella Gareau Victoria Cardin, Eva
ATpin, Eliza Charon and Ida Grenier;
canvassers, Mary Fournier, Cora Fave,
Docina Lessard and Julia Farrell.
Personal Notes.
John Hussey. Jr, is working in the
Shetucket Worsted mill.
Joseph Plante is moving with his
family to Willimantic.
Patrick Curtin is ill with pneumonia
at his home on the Bushnell Hollow
road
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-14
REALIZED $124.o3 FROM
ENGLISH TEA PARTY.
Members of ST. PauI's Mission Much
Pleased at the Result.

The third annual English tea party
and concert of ST. PauPs mission, held
last Saturday, was a big success, both
in finances and attendance. The sum
OF $124.O3 was cleared above all ex-
penses, and it is estimated that nearly
400 were served with supper The va
rious committees that had the work in
hand are to be highly commended on
the good work that they did and they
are grateful to the different people
who attended or subscribed to the af-
fair. Grace was sung in the good old
English way. From p. m. until 7.30
p. m. there was a constant stream of
guests waiting to be served, but the
G. F. S. girls, who were acting as
walters, were equal to the occasion,
and everybody went away satisfied.
The Ladies' auxiliary members were
the workers in the kitchen, and a few
of the knights and committee mem
bers were in evidence about the hall,
which was tastily decorated by the
Knights of st. Paul with colored bunt-
ing and other decorations. The ladies
also had a booth at the southern end
of the hall, where fancy work was on
sale.
A little after 7.15 p. m. st. Paurs
orchestra, directed by W. H. Rulings,
gave a selection of popular airs, after
which an excellent programme which
has already been published was rem
dered. Every number was we'll ap-
plauded, which speaks well for all con-
cerned. 1t was with regret, however,
that the name of Mrs. William Booth
had to be omitted on account of sick
ness.
The orchestra, under the direction of
William H. Rulings, was composed of
the following players: Violins, William
III. Rulings, George Dawley; comets,
Henry Leach, James McCusker; c1arf-
net, John German; flute, Oscar w
Wood; bass, A. Peechi; piano, Mrs
Henry Leach.
The farce The Unexpected Guest
was presented by two members of the
K. o. S. P. and was rendered in a fine
manner, it being the first time that
they have appeared on the platform