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The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
HEY HAVE CLIPPED OLD
RUMOR,S WINGS. :

Ever since Eve began to chat with
the serpent in the Garden of Eden
and Adam bemoaned the fact toe
late. that his wife's imagination had
been fred by idle talking. human
kind have been protesting against
gossip, and old Dame Rumor has
been called all sorts Of unkind names.
But at last her wings have been clip
oed, for word comes to us IN a ca
Sleeraphic dispatch that rumor mon
gers in England are now going to DC
severely punished whenever they can
be caught at their evil practice.
Englishmen and women, like the
rest of humanity, have delighted in
appearing especially well informed on
questions of the war. There has been
the temptation among many to
pread rumor simply for the sake OF
appearing to be in close touch with
the war office or other official circles.
As much as this rumor is in the na-
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Margaret Fielding. looking at her
brother fondly. Hes as hard as nails
all over. And no wonder-he's never
in the house"
That sounds promising returned
D1fa, IF you mean he's fond OF
sport"
Try me on anything you like
boasted Cyrus. But here we are at
home"
The cottage was low. rambling and
luxurious with every comfort Sur
rounding II was a most wonderful
garden. 'Oh. II father could only see
IT," exclaimed Dora He loves fiow-
ers SOL"
Il wish he couldr' answered Mar
garet The garden is mine. I take
want you to feel that this is your
home. Do just whatever you wish
TIL see that you meet some charming
people and Cyrus would love to have
you along on all his jaunts. boating
or otherwise. II you don't think he's
too old"
You're both darlings." exclaimed
Dora enthusia stically. It's my own
fault IL I don't have the time of my
life" For the time she had forgotten
about her father and her trouble.
The days and weeks flew. TIE roses
of health and spirits again bIoomed
on Dora's cheeks-and something
else! For she had fallen in love with
Cyrus Fielding and he with her. But.
dear. you are sure you don't think
am too old" he asked her once anx-
iously. I'm forty"
oh. hush! I won't have you say
that" she laughed. You're just
right"
On. a.v Dor. c.ns into tbs Ehrarv
where Margaret was reading. On the
table was q bowl of roses that caught
her eye. why. those are Lady Thorn
roses! I thought father was the only
one In this part Of the country who
had them!"
He is" answered Margaret. put
ting her arms tenderly around Dora
and drawing her close. He sent them
to me. Do you like me any better.
dear. than you did,"
You darling" exclaimed Dora. so
you are to be my new mother? Oh.
I'm so glad Now I've two things to
tell daddy In my letter"
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AS. SEEN BY A WASHINGTON WOMAN

has just become the wife Of Mr.. I'd
ward Schustef. . lawyer Of the same
city. has decided to retain her own
name after marriage. There ID
nothing in the least spectacular in
this decision. Obviously Dr. Craw-
ford holds no amazing new theories
on matters of marriage. She has. APP
parently. taken her stard simply for
reasons of convenience. She has be-
come known to the professional
world by the name of DR.. Mary Mer-
ritt Crawford. Why. therefore, should
she become DR.. Mary Crawford
Schuster simply because she had
chosen to become married!
Perhaps there is good deal of
logic in this point of view. but for
the present generation at least il is
easy to imagine As many incon-
veniences arising from the custom of
not assuming the name of ones hus-
band as might ever accrue from the
practice of retaining ones maiden
name through marriage.
MARY MARSHALL.
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ture of unnecessary alarms and dam
aging reports the authorities have
actually taken steps to punish the
mongers of it with due severity. just
what the penalty is to be the cable
dispatch did not say.
The trouble, of course, will be in
finding the real offender. and of dis
tinguishing the ono who started the
rumor. malieiously and the one who
simply repeated it in perfectly good
faith,
And now since the English authori-
ties have devised means of sup
pressing this baneful rumor. don't
you wish that we could find way
of suppressing the idle, thoughtless
gossip that goes the rounds in our
own peaceful country. in high circles
and in low, among old and young.
rich ard poor and among men-be it
said with due emphasis-quite as
much as among women?
It is rather interesting to note that
DR.. Mary Merritt Crawford. the bril-
liant young New York doctor, who
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
FAMOUS WOMAN, HER
BIRTHDAY AND YOURS
Deesnber Mime. Rseanier.
BY MARY MARSHALL

One Of the most picturesque and charm
ing characters OF late eighteenth-century
France was Madame Recamier. who.
simply because OF her charm and beauty.
has gained q place among the women
worth remembering.
She was born At yons. but she spent
most Of her life In Paris until Napoleon
came in power. Madame Recamier had
spurned the Emperor's attentions to her.
and. chagrined at this. he became her
open enemy. So when she went to visit
her lifelong friend, Madame de Stael. at
Lyons without his permission. she re-
allied that she could never return to
Paris while Napoleon was In power. She
divided her time between Lyons and Italy
until the Bourbons were reinstated. when
her drawing groom again became the CEN
ter OF q brilliant group Of social and in
tellectual leaders OF Paris. Painters and
sculptors men Of letters ar1 women of
wit and beauty were always present at
her solons.
Madame Recamier married a. q young
girl a man much older than herself. with
whom she lived In marked happiness,
much admired by other men, but never
permitting herself to be drawn into any
love affairs
In sad and striking contrast to her
long life Of leadership. Madame Re-
camief died at the age Of II of cholera
after several years Of blindness
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TO GIVE NOVEL FAIR.

BeneAt to be Given for Ala. of Met
repslitan n. Z. Church Dec. 1917.
The ladies' Of the Metropolitan Metho-
dist Episcopal Church are to give .
bazaar In the ballroom Of the Raleigh
Hotel. Twelfth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, on December Is and afternoon
and evening of the 18th. for the benefit
Of the aid societies Of their church. Of
which DR.. James s. Montgomery u pas
tor.
This bazaar will have many novel and
attractive features. not being Of the
usual conventional kind of such affairs.
The booths are to represent the four sec
tions of the United States in scenic sf-
fects. and the whole Will present beau
tiful picture. An artist Is now painting
these different scenes, which are to form
q background to the booths.
There will be on sale all kinds Of at
tractive and useful Christmas presents
dolls. bags. baskets. requisites OF every
character, for everyone. The gifts for
men will be feature.
A beautiful rose guest quilt, made by
a circle of Pilgrim Mothers. will be one
Of the special features. This Is m the
new rose design now so popular. There
will be a collection of autographed books
on sale from such authors as James
whitcomb Riley. Mrs. John A. Logan.
Bishop w. F. Mcdowell. Margaret Bird
Steinmetz. Chancellor James r. Day.
Rev. James s. Montgomery. Bishop ]. H.
Vincent. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Clarke ana
others.
In the Oriental tea garden luncheon
will be served from Il to ., and evening
refreshments after S p. m, by the ladies,
In Japanese and Chinese costumes. The
young ladies' at the booths will dress in
costumes representing the different sec
tions of the United States. Those at the
North booth in yellow with sunfiowers
and wheat for floral decorations In their
hair and at their belts. Those At the
South will use cotton balls and smilaS:
those at the East will wear Priscilla
costumes. while those at the West booth
will wear Indian costumes.
Corsage bouquets. flowers and plants
will be on sale at the flower booth. pre-
sided over by Mrs. Hardesty and Miss
Wilson, daughter of Secretary Wilson.
The booths will be in charge Of the
following ladies: Mrs. w. s. Dewhurst.
of the Northern section: Mrs. Henry
Polkinhorn, of the Southern section;
Mrs. w. F. Dales. of the Eastern section:
Miss Gertrude Lutz, of the Western sec
ton: Miss Forrest. of the cake booth;
Miss Church, of the candy booth: Mrs.
II. T. A Lemon will have the tea and
lunch room; Mrs. Hannay will be treas
urer.
The reception committee will be COM
posed of Mrs. James S. Montgomery,
Mrs John A. Logan, Mrs. Thomas H.
Anderson and Mrs. B. F. Leighton. The
music will be furnished by a Hawaiian
orchestra. under the management Of Mr..
Stephen L. Dosch. jr., and Mr.. Jack r.
Deshs, and a Chinese band.
Tea will be prepared by native Chinese
women in costume. Mrs. Mary Logan
Tucker, chairman of the bazaar commit
tee. announces that this will be one of
the most unique bazaars ever held In
Washington, and 1t Is hoped every one
will avail themselves of the opportunity
to visit these rooms and bring their
friends.
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DESTnN And BUGgYM
GIVE CONCERT HERE
Dramatic Sspsaae sad Bssyeses Az
Heard N Many Nsrbsrs q
Natioasl Theaies.

Ame. Emmy Dsstinn. the Arsnssie
soprano. was heard last evsninG at
The National TheataF. She was as
sisesd By Mr.. Philip Dsnnyan. bary-
tone. Nms. Dsstinn opened the pro-
gram with ths Aria from Nasssnst's
aerodiads. she was followed By lGr.
1eenyan With the Drinking Song
from Hamlst" "a. Thomasl. Nine.
Destinn then sang the Aria from
Madame Butterfly" and ''vissi DrAyts'
from La Tosca. Mr.. Bennyan. sang
.vissone Yensians." By Brogi: the
Oechi di Fata- For an encore, Mr..
Bennyan sang Figaro" Nine. Dss-
tinn then sang 0risg's. I'm Kahn"
Tccneikowskfs "volkslied:" the rus
salka" BY Dvorak and the HalatelIa
from 'Pagiiacci" An an encore. she
sang German cradle song. The last
number on the program was the duo
vanni. Mr.. Homer samueis accom-
panied
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
WHEN TO SKIMP ON CLOTHES.
BY FRANCES MARSHALL

Not long ago the budget Of the
family Of a street cleaner in New YORK
wa. compiled. It was found that MS
family could be healthfully reared.
but most Of his money was necessar-
lily spent on lodging and food. In the
war budgets Of soldiers famines an
Europe, food Is the biggest expense.
Always in the budgets Of the poor.
clothes form a small item Of expense.
But when we have enough money
30 that we can consider more than
the bare necessities Of life. we speno
more money on clothes. And much OF
this expenditure is wise. Clothes give
us added happiness: they often form
an actual means Of recreation for US.
Not long ago a Boston woman said
that a dollar and a day ought to pro-
duce a frock; in summer one can
make a frock in a day OF materials
which cost only a dollar. But Ger
tafnly there are few of US who could
make up a year-round wardrobe from
one day one dollar frocks- Fabrics
sufficiently heavy for winter wear can
hardly be bought for Is cents a yard.
On the other hand. a California
woman who dresses we'll on a small
income advocates buying the most ex-
pensiye clothes one can possibly az
ford-and wearing them long time
We have all got to work out the
matter of clothes economy for our
selves. and We can follow either
method II that of buying expensive
clothes and wearing them long time.
or that of buying cheap clothes and
renewing them often
Now and then, whichever method
we follow, it is a good plan TO break
away from il. Suppose. for instance
that you buy cheap and often. TINS
year, perhaps, you don't like the type
suit of the season-with its haring
hem, its plain front. its high collar OK
fur. You could buy one OF these
suits for a small amount. For a dif-
ferent sort of suit you will have 10
nav much more, simply because the
different sort is not in the height OF
fashion. But 1t would pay to have
suit made to order on regular tailor
made lines, of some good fabric in
becoming mixture and pay $40 Tor IL
This suit would look as much in fash
ion next year as this. and could even
be worn year after next IL there was
anything left OF II.
, And. IL you buy expensive CLONES
and don't buy often. you may some
time see an afternoon frock for $ls
or SEQ that Just appeals to you:
break away from your rule and buy
II, For variety helps in clothes. ana
the methods that govern their puyine'
is as in everything else.
fCoryriRht 1881
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline. but do not compel
Saturday, Decenber 4, 1915.

"The stars incline, but do not compel
Saturday, December 4, 1915.
Good and evil influences again operate
today, making 1t a most uncertain time
for acts that are important In tneir
bearing on the future. Early In the DAY
Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus are III
malefc aspect. but later the sun, Sa-
turn and Mercury are helpful II Is
threatening day for whatever concerns
the sea. Commerce may suffer and voy-
ages may be unlucky.
Naval activity or public agitation tend
ing toward the use Of battleships Is
presased, but actual warfare is not In
dicated. The loss of a vessel Is prophe-
sled. Under this rule there Is much
danger from the separative or explosive
influence OF Uranus. Accidents are indi-
Gated.
When Uranus is adverse, it Is held
that deceit Of all sorts is encouraged.
This government of the stars operates
to increase the activity Of the mind,
making despondeacy and rebelliousness
more potent than under ordinary condi-
tions.
It 10 a most sinister sway. under which
to enter into new partnerships or con-
tracts. Theatrical folk should be espe-
cially cautious.
Danger Of an extraordinary financial
crisis In Great Britain is foreseen by the
seers. Bankers in this country are fore
warned to be careful. Terrible waste OF
life. as well as money. Is indicated for
the military leaders.
AS Jupiter eliminates at Washington.
d. c., with the moon and Saturn ris-
ing. at the beginning Of the winter quar-
ter, much cold weather, heavy snow
storms, and great mortality are fore
shadowed. Great distress in the Eastern
States is indicated and need Of organ
lied aid at home may be a. pressing
as the calls Of help from Europe.
Again. q disaster Ii threatened In New
York This may be exceedingly serious
and u has been frequently prognosti-
Gated within the last two years.
Persons whose birthday It 70 should
follow the routine Of life during the
coming year. avoiding travels. change.
speculation. and risk Of any SORT
Children born on this day may be un-
settled and discontented In disposition.
These SUBJECTS Of Sagittarius often have
a bent towird science. While Jupiter In
their principal ruling planet, Mercury
also rules them strongly.
iCopyrisht, ls1sl
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ST. MARGARET's REcToR's AD.
Annual Bazaar VIII BE Held at
Raleigh December 10.


Raleigh December 10.
The annual bazaar and supper OF the
Rectors' Aid of st. Margaret's Church
will be held in the ballroom Of the Raj
eigh Hotel on Friday, December 10. from
to 1880 p m. The following commit
tees have been appointed. with Mrs.
Fred Waite Chase. vice president Of the
Rectors' Aid. acting as general chair
man.
Refreshments and music, Mrs. Rust
Smith: tea tables, Mrs. E. B. Townsend:
fancy work, Miss Caroline Smith. chair
man. assisted by Miss Bristol. Miss
Baker. Miss Lippincott, Ars. Clarence F.
NorLaent, Mrs. ]. Ross Calhoun, Mrs.
c. d. Galloway. Mrs. David Perry, Mrs.
F. st. Smith. Mrs. e. F. Townsend and
Mrs. ]. F. Anderson: linen table, Mfs.
Benz. F. Micou, chairman. assisted by
Miss Brush. Mrs. E. ]. Dorm, Mrs. WILL
lam H. Boiling. Mrs. Leroy Tuttle. Mrs.
Joseph NJ. Stoddard, Miss Campbell.
Mrs. Hewitt Wells. Mrs. @. F. Creighton.
Mrs. H. F. Cumming, Mrs. c. p. Rust.
Mrs. John Newbold. and Mrs. J. W.
Spencer.
Grab bag, Mrs. !. W. Littell. chairman.
assisted by Mrs. E. H. Dickerson, Mrs.
X. Fister Murray. Mrs. H. Parker VIII
lis, Mrs. o. ]. DeMoll. Mrs. Louis A.
Dent and Mrs. F. c. Clark; palmistry.
Mrs. w. c. Harrison; five-and-ten-cent
store and parcel post, Mrs. H. B. Soule,
chairman, assisted by Mrs. A. B. Cliff
ford. Mrs, Bates Warren. Mrs. Theo.
Lyster. Mrs. Samuel w. Robinson and
Mrs. Rufus Lane; Mattresses. Mrs.
Charles 8. Farley.
Punch and Judy, popcorn and peanuts.
cigars and cigarettes. Mrs. Alexander
Byitton, chairman. assisted by Mrs. MUIR
ray Addison, Mrs. william Waller. Mrs.
T. F. Jewell. Mrs. Leroy GoR. Mrs. e.
H. Keeper. Mrs. Carl r. Keferstein and
Mrs. Henry Wiley: dolls and handker-
chiefs. Mrs. w. H. Heron and Mrs. e.
B. Townsend: candy. Mrs. Albert Todd.
chairman. aSsisted by Mrs. W. q. Ed
ridge. Miss Elizabeth Perrin, Mrs. Bev-
srly Mason and Mrs. w. A. Faulkner:
cake. Miss Leila Draper. chairman. as
sisted by Mrs. n. r. ouintard. Mrs. J.
French Simpson, Mrs e. II. Bond and
Mrs. d. ". Smythe
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TOMORROW,S MENU.
Are there any tea cakes? asked ii
young Mistress"

Are there any tea cakes? asked the
young mistress"
BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit
Cereal and Cream.
Poschcd Esy,.
Waffles and Maple Syrup.
Codea
DINNER.
Raw Oysters. C0summe.
Roast Lamb
Drowned Sweet Potatoes.
Buttered Beta
Currant Jelly. Apple Salad.
Tutu Frutu Ice Cream.
SUPPER.
Lobster Salad.
Bread apd Butter Sandwiches.
TIA Cakes. Tea
Poached eggs-Poach the eggs in
well-seasoned stock and serve on
toast with q little stock. thickened.
and poured over each egg.
Raw oystsrs-Serve crackers spread
with parsley butter. seasoned with
salt and pepper, and Drowned slightly
in q hot oven.
Lobster salad-Cut the lobster into
dice Mix the mayonnaise with q lit
tie whipped cream and put on the
salad just before serving.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
Mrs.. Nelson's Funeral Today.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca j..
Nelson. widow OF the lat Charles E. Nell
son. who died Thursday. will be held
from her late residence. 5O4 Sixth street
southeast. this afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. G. F. Williams will officiate. and i'll
terment will be in Congressional Gene
tery. She had been a resident of South
east Washington for more than seventy
years. She is survived by three daugh-
ters. Miss Elizabeth and Miss Otie o. r.
Nelson, Mrs. Andrew Barnes. and by two
sons, George b and o. r. Nelson.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
NEALrs POLITICAL woRks

htiel Hi:say q Sl.,ely in The United states" b
sith fo;e.ord and .teteh q the suthor 81 villa.
stcfy note somewhat in the nature Of Q peflonal
Hs..i Lsa coianha. u.,vsriS: me Pod.ial .sd
s - o Ss;m. Il PsI.ssS:.s q RS'i,ss:l a..
Dsalh.y. q ths Ns. Yak Bar: .belinC o
Tnnss" p Jcsepa r; Darling. rseinty Exaain1
~ Ger: william a; MacCstie. q West yhSinia.
1RHt.1t yoiunA emksc!ng nearly e!up depszt-
Il q ltsatnne. ne lifsssture. histog,, noe
F6seP. resis8on. sDa 3sysafSe NJ NssIs output q
E9G pan z 1esaissd y its otalpgues sn1 s1ne
MnALe ruA %. - Fsussh Aves y. II
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04

the home and little children and the edne of
beauty and she voiced the
she did possS
Poets compared her shy eyed inspired
beauty
her touched her life and all along the
deliberately
withan ecstacy wounded.
who doubted that The Woman good she
was beautiful although once in while somebody expressed wonder that she
At first The Woman was satisfied with filtration
here she woundeDd that affair of hers! Her victims
themselves They amusing with their reproaces
esom When this transpired The Woman turned
sy that up deliberately
laughed over er own stupidity and rishtwa up her that
would blaze trail of her all warning signs and poach wherever
the game desirable
Quietly th she the love of reputed devoted
wfea Possibly he The Woman didn't
mo family that he cannot be she laughed
caIy herself she covered her the marked chap
good deal more of her company than good for him.
when after stood before her in the
defeat and asked should The Woman said that his love
Whereupon intensity
lives that stood his path and walked back The Woman their broken
hearts, singing triumphan'ly ant Of his proven love
But already the exhaon of the chase had departed from The Woman
thing
The Man who had believed in the endurance of her love for him.
as life went by and The Woman reached the maturity of
concerning pae
Of the oveiness and the of her
question had been the only
which of course of the The Woman phyed
in passing that the
trail of the that illuminated by the light
terribly little
greatly The loved her. herself
believing he would never know.
said herself
And chance favored her through all
One Man loved her cxqus and believed her purity
The Threshold into The Land Beyond
Retaining still much beauty day
join The One Man. and the felt
impending danger
stepped
the Kingdom of Perfect Truth all things
The One Man. whom she had honestly loved His voice back
from distance and when she lifted her that
there stretched impossible
of her life she had used the
had touched too closely n passing
mdeous
whom she honestly looked
IS pity
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WHEN THINGS ARE KNOWN.
D. JULIA CHAMBER NAM.
tcsurisAt M,

In her conquest of masculine hearts The Woman cared not
whom she sacrificed; how many hearts se broke; how many
homes she ruined
But in her FIRST honest love she was afraid
He'll know. for each Of the Others has believed him
self the only one. she persuaded herself
And chance favored her.
Through life.
But in the Kingdom of Perfect Truth where al things are
known--
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04

The Woman hunted Hearts with somewhat similar
that felt by the who brings down big the junes
For the occupation had equipped her wen
She had hypnotic found impossible resist
She had wit intelligence of the huntres which
spared her the humiliation stalking her
At FIRST she acknowledged kept within the laws
She did poae marriage although always she had
held the who maries in contempt
Gve myself bondage single man Swear fidelity vebahp
she cried within while
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04
Russia How Weak. sSy, Berliu.

Brhn (by wfreless). Dec. &-Instead u
being able to raise an army Of e.ooo.0oo for
an Offensive against the Germans. Russia
cannot produce more than IO.ooo fresh
troops, says the Overseas NeIs Agency
In an Item given but today. Even II Rus
STA could put millions OF re-enforcements
N the neld. she would be unable % nna
o0cers for them. it b said.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04

Characterized by extreme simplicity,
yet following every dictate of fashion.
this evening gown Of lace and satin.
trimmed with dark fur. u charming
for the winter wardrobe. The satin
foundation u In pale lavender. while
the tunic 10 Of cream lace edged with
beaver. There 10 an underblouse Of
lace. over which the satin bodice ID
die. SThe bib-front II ornamented with
beading. In medium size. the dress re-
Quires = yards 3e-inch lace for the
tunic. yards fur for the trimming, And md
: yards ss-inch satin for the founda-
Pictorial Review waist No. slso.
cents. -.
skirt No. sara. Ssses. ~ 10 a ipohes
waast ypvs~A tx cests7 's.9a'f . = :
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SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT

Monday evening. January 10. and the in
terest shown. promises to make this
years ball the most successful one ever
gwen for the chasity. The entire ton
hoor OF the New Willard will be used
Tor dancing. supper being served in the
main dininS-roor on the first floor. Mu-
SIC will be furnished by the bands from
the United States Marine Corps and the
nited States Engineer Corps and will
be continuous throughout the evening
No effort is being spared by the commit
tee in charge to make il the largest and
most brilliant affair of its kind ever held
n Washington. The advance sale OF
boxes and tickets has been unusually
large.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-04

Prominent New York arrivals at the
Shoreham yesterday were Mr.. and Mrs.
G. l. harrington. Mrs. Hugh De Haven.
Mr.. Lloyd Griscom and MIR. James
Phillips. jr
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Our Department Of Brass, &
Copper and Other Metal Wares
Offers Many Suggestions m
Useful and Novelty Gifts

section devofed the display of Artiseauy Wrought
Meta W(ves srhere gs that appeal to the discriminating
bxyer are iofered at all prices The SOMETHING DIFFER
NI hdt artistic as sccA useful to be found IN this ost
istfresng Chyisfnas Gift Department 4 fesg snggesos