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The Denver star., 1916-07-08

LAWYER W. B. Townsend makes .
spec,alty in collecting endowment
money, life insurance. also makes
eun,rsc:s and examines tiesea 70 pfnn
ertv, snite BIS Kittredge DadG- cnae
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The Denver star., 1916-07-08

TROLLEY RIDE AND OUTING.
Given by the Metropolitan Club.
Monday evening, July II. Cars start
at 9th and Welton SITS. Admission
25c. Sanford Caldwell. director.
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NOTICE TO PICNIC GivERs.

w are calling attention to the fact
that a great strike on all the railroads
is threatened to occur Aug. LIST. 1t
may be averted, but we are calling
your attention TO it now, that you
may govern yourselves accordingly.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Mrs. Thenis V. .tewart left last
Sunday for Spokane, Wash, where
she Joined her husband, VIM. the
ireat who has been there for some
lime.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Miss Frances Russ, who is now with
her aunt in San Diego. Calf, won the
first prize at costume dance, which
was an ivory clock. Miss Russ viii
return to Denver in few months.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Have you been Tagged in the Pop
uIarity Contest Of Columbine Temple
No. II, Scott's Church, July 27th, 1916.
Taos 1Oc.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

J. q. Richardson Of the Missouri
barber shop, at 1861 Champa ST., will
be glad to serve all Of his patronage
and strangers who need his services.
Mr.. w. o. Smith is assisting him.
Give US call.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Mrs. Esther Grant, mother of DR..
r. F. Grant of Colorado Springs, is
in the city visiting her two daugh'
ters, Miss Josephine Grant and Mrs.
George Brooks of 2345 Ogden.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

>.us Travis, of 2211 Marion ST., a
true race man, has turned his proper
ty over to the Colored American Real
ty Co to handle.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Las Friday Mr.. Jonas Begins gave
an auto party in honor of Mrs. E. J.
Pratt of Philadelphia. The scenic
Joints of the beautiful Denver were
enjoyed for seven hours.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

This Cri.is ind all coiored na0s'
zines and paoers are now handled ~
the ELITE DRUG STORES. 21st and
Arapahoe sts.. and at the branch, 23rd
and Washington Aves.
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NOTICE..

Sir S. A. Jordan. Information nai
Grand Chief Mentor OF the Knights
and Daughters Of Tabor. will lecture
at Fern hall Saturday night. July 8.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Harry Jones' the barber, Is located
at 1921 18th St, where he would be
pleased to meet all Of his patrons and
strangers, at the Pearl barber shop.
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She Is Talking About Coming
Events.

TO AVOID CONFLICTS, CONSULT
THIS COLUMN AND SEE WHAT
IS TO BE GIVEN.
AUG. 4-Emano:pation excursion to
Colorado Springs-
Aug. 1-Mason's Annual Picnic and
Outing.
L July 18th-Church Of Redeemer Pic
mic at TuiiIeries Park. Ensie~ood.
July 0-'Lady Audley's Secret"
Fern Hall by Naomi Temple.
JULY l7-Metropolitan CluD Trolley
Ride and Outing.
AUG. 3-shorter Annual Picnic at
Dome Rock.
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FERN HALL, 2711 WeIton Street
Can be rented for private or public
parties, dances or gatherings of any
nature, with latest nrst class accom-
mooations. Phone Main 2o6o. r. L.
1hynix, Manager. 4t-6-1o-16
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

X. P. Excursion to Colorado Springs
in honor of the Grand Lodge, Thurs
day, July 9th, via Colorado & South
ern. Secure your tickets from Harry
Jones, 1927 18th ST. Round trip. $2.2o.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Keep off August 1st-Mason's An
nuai Picnic and Outing.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Mrs. z. j. Pratt of Philadelphia is
the house guest of Mrs. Ernest Hollo
way of Glenarm place.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

X: P. Excursion to Colorado Springs
in honor of the Grand Lodge, Thurs
day, July 9th, via Colorado G. South
ern. Secure your tickets from Harry
Jones, 1921 18th ST. Round trip, $2.25.
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FIRST PICNIC OF THE SEASON.

Tuileries Park. Delightful shade
trees; just the place to keep cool.
commodious pavilion. morrison's full
orchestra in evening. Tuesday. July
18th. Admission only 2So.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Mrs. Z. Williams, one of Denver S
expert hair growers, has gone south.
thru Texas, Oklahoma and an extend
ed tour thru the southern states. She
will be gone eight months.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Lane, 2S49 Wei
ton. had them to a swell dinner last
Sunday; it was fine.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

The loyal Sunday school teachers
surprised Bro. w. A. Moore Tuesday
evening, June 27, with an unique
,irthday party.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Keep of the date, Emancipation es
cursion to Colorado Springs, Aug. 4
Bear In mind.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08

Try Rice-Rice for good Ice Cream
and Ices, home made bread, pies and
cakes. Your orders are solicited for
parties and church entertainments
Mexican chill served daily.
The Denver star., 1916-07-08
e. BARTON, EXCURSION WIZ
ARD. CLEANS US.

Breaking all records for this year
f.. Il. Parton carried up to Toiiand
and Corona 266 people last Sunday
A good time was reported by all, goo1
order was maintained except in !e"
instances. and the days outing was
enjoyed by all who took part Az a
consequence Mr.. Barton is all smiles
this week.
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most interesting is "a new f1ashlight
that gives a continuous light or a
quick flash, according to the pressure
Of thumb or. forefinger, so that mes
sages BY the Morse code may be sent
as far as the light can be seen. There
are various war games, some Of them
difficult enough to hold the interest
of grown-ups; and some of them suit
able for very young children. as for
instance the MAP Of Europe" with
bean bags covered with flags. One
losses each beanbag into its proper
environment on the map and pays a
forfeit for a mistake. This game is
replacing the ''pin-on-the-donke
tail" game and others of its ilk at
children's parties.
A rather unique stationery set has
a box in the shape Of a circus tent,
the note paper and envelope slipping
into openings at the sides. Several
blotters, shaped and DECORATED to rep
resent the circus performers, come
with the set. One of the most modern
of modern toys is the miniature movie
machine which may be run by oil or
electricity and is completely equipped
with rolls Of film. Extra films may
be purchased for the machine when
those that come with it have palled.
The boy of a mechanical turn-and
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genuine chinchilla which becomes
more and more expensive as its rarity
increases. Australian opossum is a
very beautiful fur, soft gray in tone
shading to darker gray in the shadows
and a delicate cream In the high
lights. It has little resemblance to
the cheaper and more common Ameri-
can spossum.' which is not at all an
exclusive pelt, and is suff1cient1y ex-
pensive to rank among the distin-l
guished furs Of fashion. "A pretty set
of Australian opossum with stole
trimmed with balls OF the fur Is pic
tured. The melon muff has small
"cuffs'' OF shifred silk and the fur.
balls are attached with the silk cords
that are so much used with fur this
season 81
can make no mistake. Any woman.
young or old, will be glad to receive
a. set OF pointed fox for Christmas
This lustrous black fur with its
sprinkle Of white hairs in wondrously
becoming to rosy youth; and there
is no fur more distinguished when the
hair is beginning to turn gray. A
very handsome set Of pointed fox is
Illustrated. An entire animal skin is
brush hanging at one end while the
forepaws, clasped together, hold the
neckpiece in place. The round ,muff
is made of another skin and isl also
trimmed with brush and paws The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-16

what boy is not-will spend blissful
hours concocting bridges, elevated
RAILROADS and buildings with the struc-
tural iron sections that come ready to
be fitted together. A still older. lad
will appreciate a. pair Of boxing gloves
or hockey skates attached to special
skating shoes.
+ For wee PEOPLE there are the fun
niest wheelbarrows ever. In ONE bar
row the two sides are two black cats,
carved in wood. of course. One pushes
the barrow by taking hold Of the
cats tails and their noses are forever
stretched forward towards little
mouse that revolves with the barrow
wheel Another wheelbarrow repre-
sents clown. His, body forms the
side pieces. his extended legs the
handles. His head projects from the
crosspiece at the front and his arms
reach downward and hold the revolv-
ing wheel.
If even in toyshop which adver-
tises toys to suit all childish tempera-
ments you cannot succeed in finding
a suitable plaything for the little lad
or Lass you must remember at Christ
mas, try one Of the excellent gift boxes
filled with toys OF various sorts. For
two dollars box Of twenty gifts, for
either boy Eor girl. may be secured.
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set accompanies an afternoon frock
of dark green soiree silk, a new satin
finished silk / of high degree, and
Georgette in the same gr9en shade. A
smart black satin and velvet sailor
hat Is trimmed with metal beads in
green and gold tones, suggesting grape
clusters. Pointed fox is inimitable
with tailored costumes in black or
dark green and may be worn also with
white broadcloth suits or with frocks
OF silk or satin in green, blue. black
or gray tones IT is not quite 50 sue
icessful with browns or tanpe
Seal coats are worn by women Of
all ages; but seal in small furs-that
is. in neckpieces, scarves or capes, is
appropriate only for older women. It
is a little too austere and dignifed
for youth. A long seal scarf with
muff to match WILDE truly impressive
on the matron Of forty or fifty and
there are charming capes and pelisses
Of seal which add great distinction to
theatre and afternoon gowns. Mole
is suitable for all ages and looks well
on grandmother and baby grand
daughter alike. If anybody has be-
Sought Santa's nearest representative
for a set Of moleskins for Christmas
be that somebody six, sixteen, twenty
six or fifty Santa need have no
qualms In providing the coveted furs,
for moleskin is as fashionable as 1t
ever was. It will take more than a
whisk Of fashions wheel to displace
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WINTER HOUSE PLANTS

~ HE touch OF living green, the
interest Of fittings q growing
- adds immeasurably to the charm
'qf the winter breakfast room; but
the effcc. should not be overdone.
Fruitjars and Jelly tunblers filled with
wandering jew and set along the man
tel. and a heterogeneous collection of
'dowerpots containing flowers OF clash
ing colors on the window stills, may
give joysto the housewife who adores
her plants andl has little artistic per-
ceptior OF values: but the collection
may sadly Jar upon other members
Of the family who take their meals in
that room.
"a few plants. well selected and
rightly placed will give a charming
suggestion Of homelikeness and good
cheer; anybody can pay high price
for luxury: only the woman who is
willing to give thought and time to
It, may have growing things about
her In the house. Palms and large
ferns should be shifted each season;
that IL repotted, for the soil in the
pot becomes exhausted Of its life
giving qualities after tirne. Do not
water these plants too often but when
watering, see that the plant is thor
Cughly wet. clear to its lowermost
roots. Il the pot can be set in a tub
Of water once week and allowed to
stand with the water rising just over
the dirt, the plant will have the best
soaking possible Once a week at
least the leaves should be washed
on with a damp sponge.
Ivy growing over a lattice is charm
ing in a sunny window; wandering
jew which grows very rapidly is re-
freshing and beautiful also, trailing
from a suspended receptacle. Hello
trope fiourishes well indoors; so dc
primroses, carhelias, begonias and
petunias. Geraniums are perhaps
most delightful OF all and nothing car
match the value Of their bright color
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Christmas there were the same dear,
delightful playthings; Noah's arks.
magic LANTERNS. sets of dishes, baby
dolls, skates. drums and trains with
tracks. Last years toys were sure
to be out Of commission when Christ
mas came around and the new toys
Of fond, familiar type were welcomed
with fresh glee. But nowadays the
Christmas quest is much more diff
cult The modern youngster has so
many playthings. and is trained1 in
such orderly habits of keeping them,
that nothing wears out in twelve
month, and new and diverting con-
traptions must be offered at Christmas
time to arouse enthusiasm. The mod
ern child is particular tom fact
his jaded taste is even apt to be hyper
critical about the offerings submitted
for his approval. IF it is a doll it
must talk; If an animal, it must walk.
If it is mechanical continuance it
must be propelled by either steam or
electricity. II It is piece Of furniture.
it must be modish-no early VIC
torian articles in the modern small
girls. Louis XIV or Colonial playhouse.
If it is a set Of blocks 1t must build
something more intriguing than last
years blocks built
A visit to modern Christmas toy
store is verify an eye-opener for a
grown up individual who for decade
or SO has had no occasion to interest
himself in childish things He will
find his old favorites to be sure-the
Noah's ark, the blocks, the dishes, the
dolls, the engines-but how wonder
fully transformed and modernized to
meet the critical approval of the Gull
tured modern child!
What strides, for instance, has the
ancient velocipede made! Propelled
still by foot power indeed, but with
the long rakish lines Of racing car
is the 1917 model pictured Nothing
is missing. from the cranking handle
and the lamps on the front end to the
neat license tag that brings up the
rear. One steers with wheel, and
honks with a regulation motor horn
by pressing a rubber bulb. There is
a running board over ones tires and
strapped on behind is a picnic hamper
equipped with thermos bottles and
other necessities for a roadside lunch
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And the newest building blocks are
wonderful blocks which put them
selves together with amazing ease into
truly formidable man-o'-war. rugged
fore and aft with holiday bunting and
equipped with enough guns to intimi-
date any enemy. The small boy who
falls to receive one Of these delightful
boxes of blocks this Christmas. will
miss very great treat. For the small
boy also are modern soldier sets with
metal cannon that shoot with joyous
racket-anda one may have ones SOL
diers in all the uniforms of the Allies.
the Prussians, the Austrians or the
,Uhlans. Part Of the soldier outfit is
a formidable stronghold to4be sstormed
bombarding will bring it down with a
delightful crash. though 1t may be
put up again in plenty of time for the
next battle.
Playhouses for little girls are very
modern and smart-quite in the line
of suburban villas in fact, in the two
family style so popular in American
suburbs Potted geraniums add their
touch of brightness to white painted
verandas, and windows are Of the
front Of the villa is lifted off (by
clever CONTINUANCE of the architect)
luxuriously furnished rooms are re-
.vealed, most conveniently supplied
with electric lights and open plumb
ing and furnished in Adam and Chip
pendale styles.
For very little people there are all
sorts Of endearing new beasties; furry
cats that meow, and cunning little
lue-ribbon doggies with never hint
of mongrel about them. all dressed In
brass studded harnesses and knitted
worsted sweaters. There are Teddy
bears too-babyhood never tires OF
these beloved friends-and cotton
stuffed cats, rabbits and even ele-
plants for sleepy-time bedfellows A
new convenience for the nursery is
decorated box on wheels into which
all the stray pets may be tucked at
night; and during the day the box
makes a window seat just the right
height for little people to climb on.
to see things go by out of doors.
For the older boy there are new
electrical contriva noes and one Of the
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this beautiful and most becoming fur
from feminine favor. An addition to
the seal or mole scarf and muff will
be a fur hat to match. These little
hats are built on simple lines. in rath-
erl elongated shape and with an orna-
ment of gold lace appliqued against
the fur at the front, a little toward
one side. There are fancifu1 caps of
lsealskfn shown in the shops, some in
rakish visor styles, but the simple tur-
ban, settling low over, the hair and
tipped neither to right or left is in
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a, beautiful fur that closely approx
mates Russian sable vet costs deal
less. This fur-trimmed turban is in
exactly the right shape for snnartness
and has a dull gold ornament at the
front. A similar ornament clasps the
collarette. The dainty n1uff appears
larger than it is because of the puffed
effect Of the velvet at the center. The
whole set. recently brought over from
Paris to accompany a rousseau frock
Of brown crepe de chine, shows the
chic and charm of these little belong
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ings as conceived by the French-and
the fine workmanship throughout, the

ings as conceived by the French-and
the fine workmanship throughout, the
materials being sewed carefully with
matching silk and not with the cheap
thread which makes so many fur
wearables made up In America pull
to pieces SO soon. Cheap threads at
tract dust and dust is thing that
should be warded from fur or velvet
with the utmost zeal. 4k
Lynx Is tremendously fashionable
and If black, fur is desired. Santa
can choose nothing richer than lynx
Skunk capes in the square shape. tied
together over the chest with knotted
cords OF satin are accompanied by
ball muffs of the same fur and such
set costs about hundred dollars.
A seal scarf and muff may be obtained
for considerably less. Red fox. a fur
becoming to fresh young girls bnt try
ing on older women, is extremely
fashionable--as are all furs that
harmonize with the fashionable
browns Of this season. A red fox
scarf alone, II Of handsome quality,
is worth hundred dollars-accord-
ing, at least. to the furriers' Idea. An
equally large neckpiece OF white fox
with head, brush and paws, may be
had for about forty-five dollars. OF
course for a set OF ermine. matched
mink or mole, Santa may pay almost
anything-these pelts are for the fav-S
orites Of Croeslts. If Santa is look
ling for a Christmas mum and neck
piece set OF not expensive quality. he,
will find some very good looking
models in wolf, bear. black dyed fox.
marten and raccoon-though raccoon.
being most fashionable trimming
pelt just now. is more costly than i
ought to be,
Skating Furs Tie Fad.
Skating, revived as q winter sport,
has given Santa new opportunities In
the way of Christmas furg. All sorts
of delightful skating sets are on the
market and such sets, are smaller and
less formal and impressive than the
handsome furs for street wear. nSeai
and beaver are combined In the skat-
ing set pictured. The neckpiece Is
modest in size and the mum is small
and smart. The set is worn With
white cloth suit, velvet cap and wash
able kid boots. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-16

- oS1AAAy "AAAOVs O44 q SOA4 W1ACOA
morning.
you WHISPER INTO HER MUFF.
HE is a new and most attractive
telephone girl who presides over
- your desk telephone and adds a
touch Of, frivolity to an otherwise
business like writing table. She is
carved from wood and is exceedingly
smart with faring coat huttering skirt,
muff, boa and even high heeled but
toned boots, as though she had just
stepped off the Avenue. Her winsome
face is most cleverly hand painted, but
her smart toggery is made Of CLOTH.
plush and kid; and as she rests negli-
gently against the telephone, her
plush fur muff comes directly in front
Of the mouthpiece. In fact. the lat
ter comes through a round hole in the
center Of the muff, and into the 1ady's
muffs and not. her ear. you murmur
your message that begins with
ssHello!"
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skates On the brilliant green wool
fabric are rembroideries" of purple,
red and white worsted, simply run in
and out with long stitches at either
edge of the green band and between
the worsted stitches are small wooden
buttons painted red. sewed on with
criss-cross stitch, in purple worsted
None may gainsay the smartness of
this recent Paris addition to skating
tnggarv- and certafnlv one can dis
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pute its originality and gaiety Of color.
Quite. as cheerful in finland a good
deal more pleasing to conventional
taste-are skating sets Of hat, muff
and bag of scarlet pohtine, the soft,
supple waxed material with reverse
side of satin. Bands of the satin side
(black) turned outward. trim cap and
muff and form the lower half of the
skating bag. Gold cords and tassels
trim all three articles and on cap and
mnff are narrow hnrdars Of black faas.
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mas toy departments in Greater New
York. Finding it confronting one
upon leaving the elevator, one
breathes sigh of relief Here, at any
rate, one will be able to provide for
the Christmas needs of all the dis
eliminating and particular Juveniles
of ones acquaintance. One has only
to open ones pocketbook wide-very
wide-and the shop that takes care
of modern childish temperaments will
do all the rest.
Youngsters were not SO hard to
please in the olden days. Every
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much more exclusive style.
Novelty Sets For Christmas Gifts.

Hat and neckwear sets: hat, muff
and neckwear sets, and hat, lneckwear
and reticu1e sets. OF fur combined with
velvet. are among the holiday offer
ings Of the furriers and milliners.
Some of these sets, just over from
larry captivating set is illustrated; the
turhan, collarette and round muff Of
brown velvet and kolinsky, the latter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-16

- ANITA CLAUS must make up his
mind this Christmas. to pay
about twice as much for his fur
- gifts dis he did Last year-or
the year before. Not only are furs
higher ia price, but they are more
Impressive In Size. A neckpiece can
SCARCELY be too big. In fact. The more
1uxuriously and barbarically 1t spreads
itself over shoulders and back; the
more dangling brushes and paws it
disports. the smarter 1t Is. AS neck
pieces have grown larger. muffs have
\ diminished. but the little muffs OF this
winter are ever 50 chicone marvels
ct the mopstrods fur rugs women
spread across their laps and draped
over their shoulders two winters ago:
70 much prettier and SO much more
capable OF coquettish handlingare
the little melon and ball NUTS of
today. III
It Is surprising how handsome fur
eot can effect complete metarnor-
phosts In q humble costume. A simple
little twenty dollar suit worn with a
i've dollar black velvet toque becomes
Immediately distinguished In company
With good set Of bpossum Or pointed
4ox. Furs will do almost anything to
To- costume except smarter Its foot
wear. Ugly 81 shabby boots become
more unsightIy than ever in company
with s slightly costume: no >hundred
dollar furs.s 81 knowvfne hat car de-
tract ana lat fron their. no I,a,assrasss
NJ though her suit be modest and her
Hat be cheap, the woman who puts on
fnrs Of quality will see to 1T If she is
WISE that her buttoned street boots
sS,,d $500 = 80 EaYo every
~ az 49, g ~ iass a.Uus - -.
49, a, saI .,,i.t -, =, i, =. sv
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\ TOY to suit the temperament
Of every child" is the satisfy
ing assurance displayed prom
inenflU In 0rao Of tho Oh ri cf.
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in a sunny window. on cold winter
morning.
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ChinchilIa. W.

One sees very few sets Of chinchilla,
these days. Australian opossum,
sometimes called Australian chinchilla
has almost taken the place. Of the