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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Hiph School Nntes

The Seniors enjoyed merry party
at the home of Miss Hannah Page
last Friday evening. 1t was well
planned affair and not moment for
pleasure was lost. At about eight
o'clock characters of Mother
Goose" came from all direction and
were admitted to the house after
having presented their cards to the
door tender, Miss Page. At once
the fun began and novel games were
played Then in an hour or so the
unmasking took place. Just before
this, however each one present was
called forward in the name of the
person he represented by means of
the cards. and each recited short
rhyme BETTING his charter. Little
Jack Homer. THE Old Woman Who
Lives Under the Hill. "A Ten
O'clock Scholar, Little Miss Muf-
fet," Decide Decide Dumptin" and
many others were present Among
the best was "Old Grandmother Hip
petty Hipplety' in reality none other
than Miss Dorothy Elliot After
that they INDUCED in more games.
In the latter part of the evening, re-
freshments of punch, ice cream. cake
cookies and crackers were served
and after singing few songs and
giving few cheers the happy gath
ering disbanded.
A party of eighteen from the high
school, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs
John Steward. Miss Marion Steward
and Miss Rowena Flynt, went to the
Steward cottage at Lakewood last
Saturday, snowshoeing across the
lake. An oyster supper was enjoy
ed after which the party returned
home. Those who went were Paul
Thomson. Mark Thomson, both of
Colby College. Doris Cover Pauline
Emery, Beatrice Smiley. Doris Went
worth, Mollie Blunt. Martha Steward,
Fedora Lessor, John French, Alvan
Buchanan, Irving Symons, Elliott
Chase, Adolph Bison, Julian Good
rich and Libby Pulsifer.
Two teams are soon to be select
ed to debate the second week of va
cation, in preparation for the Good
win scholastic contest to be held at
Colby College in April. (
The Lever is to make its appear
ance the second week of vacation.
1t is nearing completion and all con-
tributions must be in by Wednesday
of next week.
There will be speaking contest
at the school tomorrow friday af-
ternoon when the following program
viii lbe given: Newspaper Conspir-
acy by Gardiner, Lauriston Jacobs;
Anne's Apology by Montgomery.
Esther French; The Strenuous Life
by Roosevelt. Clyde Badger; The
Soul OF the Violin. Cora Hopkins;
Abraham Lincoln by Everett Hale,
Alexander Thomson; The Theatre
Party from Mrs. Wigs OF the Cab
bage Patch. Emerald Young:
Dreamers by w J. Bryan. Karl
Tobey.
The twenty-seventh week examina-
tions are to be held today and tomor-
row at the high school The sched
ule will be carried out as follows
Thursday-1.15. 2-15 first period;
$50. 3 second period; Friday. SIS,
915. third period; $50, 1890 fourth
period 1915. 11.45, fifth period; 115
2.15, sixth period; $50. $50 seventh
period.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Meeting of Local Branch y. f..
VI. 7. A.

The Skowhegan branch OF the New
England Milk Producers Association
met Monday afternoon in the NUM-
eipal Court room. The speaker was
l.. (. McIntire of East Waterford.
the newly elected member of the
Maine executive board of the New
Iasjis!a5;5 z.--1,.,.sf 5.n. it'iriaas dis;
talk. he stated that milk has never
sold for what it is worth in COM
parison with other foods. Mr.. Nc
lntire advocates community breed
ing. He is himself Holstein
breeder and owns a herd OF fifty
cattle He said that Boston pur-
chaser had recently told him that
the best cream he buys, comes from
the herds in Skowhegan and vicini-
ty, the Boston firm buying a large
quantity Of cream from the Skowhe-
Jersey Creamery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Local History

Skowhegan is among the few Maine
towns, of 5000 population or MORE
that has no regularly compiled MS
tory. Many municipalities nave MS
tories in book form of quite preteh-
tious size Those who have no
volume of this kind usually possess
printed record of centennials or semi
centennials that contain all impor-
tant historical data.
Skowhegan should have celebrated
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
first settlement within its borders IN
1871. but no notice was taken OF the
passing of that historical date. 1914
was the centennial year of the town
of Bloomfield (now part OF SHOW
began) but no celebration marked it's
passing. In 1928, we could take note
of the formation OF the town OF Mil
burn but, as that municipality mas
ceased to exist. it is not likely that
the date will be deemed sufficiently
important to call for an observance.
1t is the last chance for most OF us
Skowheganites, as the next important
date in our history is 1861, and Few
of us will be here to participate in
the ceremonies which may take place
at that time. We commend it to
posterity, however, as worthy OF the
most elaborate observance as 1t Will
terminate the first one hundred years
of the history of Skowhegan which
commenced with the union Of Show
hogan and Bloomfield. under the
name of the former in 1861.
While we shall not be there to de-
liver orations. join In the feasts,
march in the parade and participate
in the dancing, we can and should
have a part in the matter, no less inn
portant than those whose eyes take
In the Joyous scene and whose ears
will hear. let us hope, some mention
of the things we, Of this generation,
are accomplishing.
Our part should be to compile
history Of Skowhegan. We would
suggest that the town appropriate
fifty dollars annually, half Of which
to be used for current expenses and
the other half to accumulate to the
time, probably ten years hence, that
the volume will be ready for publ
cation. The vote under which the
proposition is made could provide
for the creation of historical board
This should be made up OF people
having a taste for research work and
who would be willing to donate their
services. The $25 annual appropria-
ton would furnish them with funds
to employ stenographic labor
Under some such plan valuable his
torical data, which with the passing
OF years, will be forever lost. could
be assembled in permanent form.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
TWELVE CORNERS

The Neighborhood Whist Club met
at the home of Lee Boardman, March
Is. Five tables of whist being in
play. Prizes went to Emma Dean,
Edith Robbins, Myra Eldridge, Will
liam Eldridge. Dana Robbins, Edgar
Clark. AT the close of the game, ice
cream and cake were served. On
Saturday the same club met with Mr..
and Mrs. William Eldridge to help
celebrate their twenty-third anniver-
sary of their marriage. The night
being stormy, only three tables were
in play Those who won prizes
were Edith Robbins. Emma Dean,
Clara Clark. Dana Robbins, Edgar
Clark and Cleveland Dean. At the
close of the evening the N. W. c. pre-
scented Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge with a
berry set. Dainty refreshments were
served and at late hour the party
broke up wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
bridge many more happy years.
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William Howard Now in Augusta

William Howard, formerly of An
son. is in Augusta at present. Mr..
Howard was proprietor Of the How
ard House in Arson for about 20
years and for the past six years has
been owner and proprietor OF the Bay
View House in VAUDEVILLE. The lat
ter hotel he sold February 10th, to
company of ten Wateryille citizens,
who propose to run 1t under a new
name. The Taconnete House.
Adolph Groder. formerly Of this
place, who had been in Mr.. Howard
employ as chauffeur and desk clerk
for the past five years. has returned
here. Mrs. Howard is visiting with
friends on East Front street in this
town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Strange Tale Originating In Fairfield

One of the oldest incidents in re-
cent newspaper experience comes in
the report from Fairfield as TO uncer-
tainty about the death of Charles
Gouse, II years Of age.
Mrs Charles Pomerleau of Island
avenue. Skowhegan, whose father is
cousin of Mr.. Gouse, was notified
Monday that Mr.. Gouse was dead and
that the funeral was to be held yes
terday Mrs. Pomerleau's brother
Paul Grenier, OF Madison. who had
been summoned to Fairfield tele-
phoned Tuesday that mistake had
been made and that Mr.. Gouse was
still alive Mrs. Pomerleau and
other relatives are now awaiting
further reports in regard to the mat
ter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
STATE OF MAINE

AT Probate Court held at skowhe
gan, within and for the County OF
Somerset, on the twentieth day OF
March A. d. 1917. George IL, Yiies
of Arson executor of the last wilt of
Henry G. Copp late OF Embden. In said
county, deceased. having presented
his petition for license to sell and con
vey certain real estate of said deceas-
ed. situated in the town of Embdea in
said Somerset County bounded and
described as follows, to-wit: On the
south by land of Charles S. Walker;
on the east by the road leading from
North Arson to Embden Lake: on the
north by land of Herbert Dreamer:
on the west by land of Fred GetcheH.
1t Is Ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested. by
causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in
the Independent Reporter newspa-
per printed at Skowhegan, In said
county, that they may appear at
Court of Probate, tor be held in the
Probate Court Room In said Skowf,e-
gan. on the tenth day of April A. u
1917 at nine O'Clock in the forenoon
and he heard thereon, and object II
they see cause.
CHAS. O. SMALL
Judge Of Probate
true copy.
Attest.
PHILO STEWARD.
5Wlz Register.
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promoted The Maine Club is the
first of the State Clubs to set the
fashion of Inauguration receptions
for visitors.
One brand new Inauguration feat
ure, which patriotic as 1t was, we
hope will never need to be repeated
was the signing by President Wilson
in the wee morning hours of March A
the bill granting prohibition to the
District Of Columbia. On the pre-
yious day he signed the Bone Dry
bill, which, going into operation
July |, makes it unlawful to send
liquor advertisements through the
United States mails into dry terri
tory and also to ship liquor by In
ter-State Commerce into any prohibit
ton State.
Another innovation of the day was
the great patriotic mass meeting held
by two suffrage associations as the
close of their three days convention
Suffice 1t to say that the growing
movement for woman suffrage is re-
garded everywhere by the liquor in
terests as one of the blacklist clouds
on their rapidly darkening horizon.
1t was a somewhat unusual feature
that Inauguration Day proper should
occur on March 5. the fourth of
March falling this year on Sunday.
In accordance with custom institu-
ted century ago by James Monroe
the last Of the Cooked Hats" Presi-
dent Wilson was inaugurated in the
open air Only instead of the few
hundred of 1917 there were $4,000
people assembled in the great plaza
at the east front of the Capitol. Mrs
Wilson set new precedent fol
Presidents wives. in not only driv'
ing from the White House to the
Capitol and back with her husband
but also remaining at his side wher
he took the oath of Office and deliver
ed his Inauguration address.
But evening is always the crown
ing glory of Inauguration Day IL
Washington. One can not soon for
get a walk through the beautiful
Court of Honor brilliantly illuminat
ed with new electrical devices, which
would have dazed and dazzled the i'm
agination of that member of the Con
tnental Congress who first chainet
the lightning, nor drive along thu
brilliantly lighted Avenue, where a
the end Of the vista rose the grea
Capitol shining white against thu
sky. in the radiance OF more than {
hundred searchlights.
A wonderful display Of fireworks
SURPRISING that OF other years, wa!
to be seen on the Monument grounds
The Washington Monument nevel
looked more beautiful than wheI
seen as clearly as by day in the ligh
of bombs bursting far above its sum
NIT into stars. bouquets and cascades
Of bewildering beauty. Old Glor.
spread across the sky, closed the In
auguration celebration Of 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Annual Meeting at Caratunk

B. l.. Spaulding, George w. Baker
and C. M. Hunnewell were elected
selectmen; Bert L. Spaulding. clerk
Fred Clark, treasurer; and Bert L.
Spaulding, Perley J. Beane and Ar
chic w. Clark as the school commit
tee and w. H. Clark as road COM
missioner at the annual meeting al
Caratunk
$3.50 was appropriated for schools
sS40 for highways; $500 for supper,
of the poor; $500 for State Aid road
$40 for State Aid repairs and 5000
for other purposes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Greene-Kelley

Mrs. Blanche Amber Kelley Of Gin
ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis
e. Kelley, was married to Charles
Mark Greene. son of Ruel Edward
Greene Of Fairfield. Tuesday at the
Bethany parsonage. Rev. George Mer-
riam oficiated. using the single ring
service. They were unattended. Mr..
Greene is a farmer and they will
make their future home in Clinton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Herbert .Dndkins to Relocate in
Town

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Judkins are
10 move back to Skowhegan the last
of this week and will occupy the
Turner House on Main street. Mr..
Judkins has already moved part Of
his store goods and will open a dry
goods store in the part of the block
which was recently occupied by Miss
Withee, the milliner. Mr.. Judkins
was in business in this town for a
number of years, but moved to Clin-
ton about three years ago where he
has been conducting a store. 1t
friends in Skowhegan that Mr. and
Mrs. Judkins are to return here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Forest Farley and family of La
rome were guests of relatives here
Sunday.
Bert Taylor who has been ill, is
now much better.
The Charles Haynes farm has been
sold lately and the new owner is
moving his family there.
Lee Ketchum and twin sons Willie
and Wilbur spent the week end in
Albion at the home of James ketch-
UNI.
Mrs. Chas. McKinnon and daughter
Lizzie and Mrs. Maude Lloyd we're in
Skowhegan last Wednesday for the
daV
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BIRTHS

Skowhegan. Feb. 2S-To Mr.. ant
Mrs. George Risteen. a daughter.
Smithfield Feb. 25-To Mr.. ant
Mrs. Herman Stevens, son.
SkowheRan. March $40 Mr.. ant
Mrs. Lucas Graf, a daughter.
Skowhegan. March 3-To Mr. ant
Mrs. William w. Fish. a son.
Lexington. March Ito Mr.. anc
Mrs. Mahlon Newell, a son.
Athens March ITO Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Hilton, a daughter.
Scion, March Ito Mr.. and Mrs
John Waugh. a son.
Bingham March 12--To Mr. an,
Mrs. Roy Haywood. a son.
Skowhegan. March ITO Mr.. an'
Mrs. George St. Peter. a son.
Skowhegan. March Ito Mr.. ano
Mrs. Alfred Beauford, a son.
Skowhegan, March 14-To Mr.. an,
Mrs. Roy Savage, a son.
Lexington, March Ito Mr.. an,
Mrs. Justin Howard. a son.
Lexington. March Ito Mr.. ant
Mrs. Clyde Cole a daughter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Walter RAYMOND recently under
went an operation for appendicitis.
James York is suffering from an
attack of rheumatism.
Miss Susie McQuilkin has returned
to her work in Norridgewock.
The Coburn School opened Monday
with Mrs. Ernest Gilman as teacher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
Gard of Thanks

| wish to express my sincere
thanks to the friends concerned with
the Am. Shoe Finding Co. also Mrs.
Minnie Durgin and James D. Durgin,
who so kindly helped me during my
recent misfortune
Mrs. DAISY Barker.
Bingham. Maine. March 81, 1917.
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MADISON

Miss Helen c. Powers entertained
few friends at cards at her home
on Maple street, Monday.
Miss Belle Dennison, fourth grade
teacher in Skowhegan, was the week
end guest of friends in this place.
Mrs. Addie Goggan entertained the
Rainbow Branch l. s. S. at her home
Friday afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22

W. J. Dunphy, H. II. Gould and
Clement Getchell were elected Sc
lectmen of Highland at the annual
meeting. A. ]. Dunphy was elected
clerk; l.. E. Howes, treasurer; G..
w. Gould, l.. f. Howes and II. H ..
Gould as members Of the school
committee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
S0LON

There will be regular services at
the Congregational church Sunday
evening. travelling permitting. Every
one is cordially invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
THURSDAY. MARCH %, 1917


4 united country should lace
the foes of America at this
bour. The National Emblem,
consplcuously displayed. Is
significant OF serious purpose
A a.. D=a.iaant IN aud
the Government In whatever
action may be taken Tor me
Nations safety. Hang ont the
Flag.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
NORTH CORNYILLE

The NJ. E. B. Society will meet with
Mrs. c. C. Kinsman Thursday at
ternoon, March twenty-ninth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-22
LETTER FROM MRS. GRACE CO.
BURN SMITH
Continued from First Page)

promoted The Maine Club is the
first of the State Clubs to set the
fashion of Inauguration receptions
for visitors.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
COIOrful NeU Summer PdraSOLS
 .SI.5O, S2.OO to $lO

THE "PARASoL"IS SUCH an important acces sory to every woman's wardrobe that is seems impossible for to send you a message and refrain from mentioning the wonderful gathering we have as sembled for your inspection and choosing
 IT IS A VERY COMPREHENSIVE showing and includes all popular shapes-Tne Military, Japanese, novelties and Sports Parasos-and the name Sports does only the different and odd shape of the Parasol. but it applies to the too. which is of fine silk in sports patterns, figures, dots stripes aud paids in brilliant color combinations. Ther there are the plain colors with floral Persian striped borders also black and white enects-Prices range from S15O up to 5000.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
CURTAINS

JUST NOW WE HAVE a splendid stock of pretty curt; ins for living-room. dining-room. or bed-rCc m. ot excellent qual- ity scrin. marqUisette and faille. with plain hemsttched border, C. with lace edge; 40 inches in width ana E yards long.
 SCRIM CURTAINS in white and beige color and priced at $50 and $2.0O pair. MARC UISETTE and HALLE curtains, very exceptional values at 520O and upwards Co S450 a pair
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
DIX-MAKE' House Dresses For Women .S2. S2.5O to S4.5O

AND THERE ARE so MANY decidedly ideas in these Dxmake" House Dresses that have just arrived at THE FAIR" every will enjoy seeing them
 AND THEIR PRACTICABlL1TY for morning wear does not any their smartness and attractive ness They're excellent quality Percales Gnghan Chambray Voiles in stripes checks dots figures and plain coors such diversity of styles that sure to find your liking There Sports Styles with large sailor collar cuffs that braid trimmed or en broidered, belts and big pockets.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
ORCANDIE SUZETTE l21zc

PRETTY IS THE ONE WORD that best describes these new Organdie Suzettes- whiteand tan ground colors with figures, dots and floral patterns in new color com binations; and tor inexpensive summer Blousesand Frocks they are without equal 27 inches wide-Per y-rd 12hc
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
ChiIdren's Black Sdteen BlOOn1ers SPECIAL 29c

HERE'S AN OFFER that should be of special interest to mothers with girls to clothe between the ages of 4 and 1g years.
 THILDREN'S BLOOMERS of excellent quality Black Sateen, cut full roomy and well made, with elastic belt and buttons. Owing to the recent advance in the price of Black Sateen, the material would cost you more than this special Monday price for the garments complete -29c each.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Lot NO. ] at S2.65

"BROKEN LINES"-Yes indeed-and al prices that is all broken to pieces-just a fragment remain ing in the lot there both high and low shoes of Patent and Dull Kid Colored Kid, White l!uBuck and White Canvas. Sale Price S2.65.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Lot NO. 2 dt .S3.6,5

AN OPPORTUNITY FEW WOMEN vii want to miss. group including both high and low shoes. of superior quality and styles. Of Patent and Dull Kid, Black Calf White Canvas and limited Der of pairs of colored kid-Choice $S.65 p.ir.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
FOUNDATION SILK 35c.

FOR DAINTY ENTERTAINMENTS for women. that are inexpensive. there isn't any thing that equals the pretty foundation Silks-and there's every favorite summer shade to choose from. S6 inches wide-Per yard ,35c.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
ENGLISH VOILE, 35c.

THIS IS SURELY AN ideal fabric for pretty. dainty Blouses and Frocks, 40 inches wide. highly mercerized finish in range of plain colors that includes every popular shades. Per yard 35c
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
4 Three Ddys' Sale
of Women's High and Low Shoes With Prices Away Down, Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday, May g, "A and 25tLl.

WOMEN KNOW WHAT SHOE SALE means at THE FAIR" Women who know the de mand for leather-and the rampage upon which reg ular shoes prices have gone--up, up, up-and women will not be slow to profit
 Don't come expecting fuli lines or every size in every style--but do come expecting VALUES-and considerable values and you may emphasize that as you please and hardly fear exaggeratior
 "ODDS AMI. ENDS" some might say-Others might call them ''shot lines"-or "straggers s-Call them what you will-THEY ARE GOOD ST OES- and in styles you win be glad to get and at prices you will be delighted to pay
 Remember the sale is for three days Vednes day, Thursday and Friday-and none will be sold or reserved until then
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
MERCERIZED POPLIN soc

-AFAVORlTE FABRIC for the summer season for outing and Sports Togs Skirts and Dresses, it is of durable quality and possesses a highly lustrous finish, every fashionable color is shown-peryard30c.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Crepe de Chine and Georyette Blouses Specially Priced S2.95

wit hwondefm value andg and
  timmedma finished with fh p1e$2
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
NeW Summer Dress C0tt0ns Are Charn1iqq Patterns and COlOrs are MarUeLs Of Beauty

 s o The these n rhvehnes san wi ri 0 a o fol m CT me apparel u Comet ter @ A f pu nbucs the 0 e
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Bon Ton Front and Back Laced COrSetS Assure Perfect Fit Conlfort--Corpct Poise

Bon Ton Creto be neve stinco styles ad in ep serve
 Corstsa correct n flo ideal h rndvdu quremens al upwards to
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Motor and Sport Hats at Mondau at .S2.45

 so practical yet becoming f nRan nprf avaey
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
WhatsAcfiuity There Should Be For The Blouse Section Monday To Find These
LoUeLy Blouses Pnced at CQIl
 SL2.5O SI5 and dSI8.5O ValuesspCfO

-AFT evolved designers charming styles for formal occasions well the emores smple with Tailored Suits
 CREPE and de Chine uperlVei braided beaded including models KhakiKool Monday on
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Urltimnled Shapes HALF-PRICE Including Black and Wide Range Of C0lOrs

NO SEASON PRESENTED in un mneryso shaped irregular
  the becoming And just to think the newest and smae of these shapes ere and Lacey bad black fashionable White included)
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20
Iapanese Porch Shades

doldS is ksending O b i and syou1lw a a
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-20

NOT ONLY IS THE DESIGNING OF THESE dashing, vigorous Silk Sweaters novelty Tn line, but the colors, too, accentuate the Sports cf- feet. There are sweaters in Blue, Gold, Maize. Cerise, Watermelon Pink, Mustard, Kelly Green and Purple.
 Made with large collars, sashes or belts and big pockets, and these are often in contrasting colors. These are so practical for summer wear when the days are warm and the evenings cool and a coat is a little too heavy for comfort.