davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

phetic. For the moment Que shoMld
give preference 10 the Jerseys, silk
and wool, for they are set Tor fur
ther rise In the favor OF women who
discriminate. There is another love-
-ly fabric, yet unnamed, something be-
tween silk Jersey and ribbed silk.
that is going to he Ia great demand.
II comes In plain and figured effects
and consOrts we'll with all OF the jer-
seys II Is used In the development OF
an especially smart blue frook. The
skirt Is straight. last a deep hem at
the lower edge and a few gathers at
the hips, and worn with blouse with
a long tunie. Fastening at one side
with a deep suEplice collar, very little
Is made OF the adjustment before Il
reaches the top OF the deep girdle, az.
ter which Il Is emphasized at the left
side by row of handsome buttons
Il dark satin Flariag sleeves aud a
satin grdle are the principal deoora-
tive features The style Is one which
may be duplicated now In sheer mate.
rials with equally smart effect
Satln-striped hannels are among the
noyeltiel OF the season and make un-
usually good 0ne-pleee frOcks. They
are net very expensive aud one Is al.
ways safe in developing them with
vests Of plain satin OF geOrgette. The
new note In vests Is TO combine them
with the glrdle, when |. Is wide, and
fasten them onto the waist, rather
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

than insert them into the front as for
merly. There Ia not the slightest
doubt but that the vest will be one Of
the most conspicuous details OF ultra
modish frocks during the coming sea
son.
One OF the Paris dressmakers has a
new idea inlthe half panel for the
back of the blouse which is held In
lslightly at the waist. This may be
employed attractively when two mate
trials are combinei In the development
lof model. A blouse OF dark blue
crepe de chine figured Ia sprawIlng
floral design looks as II the back had
started OF in panel effect, which was
changed ut the last minute 'because
the peplum at the sides and front
would not 90 further than the hips.
Determined 20 excel In some way.
however, the panel continued half the
length OF the skirt. then stopped. The
sash glrdle corresponds with the skirt
as also DO the buttons on the aaring
lcufs OF the tight sleeves.
There are many fascinating ideas In
the half tunic. Sometimes II appears
only at the sides, while again one
sees It only at the front and back,
with the sides plain. Frequently the
tunic is cut In one with the front
panel them slashed at the sides. This
keeps simple lines but gives bit Of
dash to the simple dress.
Capes continue to be an important
style feature Of the season. Those do
signed for Fall are In serge. duvetyn,
twill and materials that are rich In
coloring and luxurious to the touch.
Many are trimmed with nubby EN-.
broidery Of wool In lieu of braidlng
and silk embroidery.
Tans and biege are much featured
in the new capes, without interrupt
ing the popularity OF the browns and
blues. There is, too. a fascinating
tone called fungus. which ls slatey
grayish blue. The round yoke with a
collar draped In a point In the back
and faced with bright satin Is a charm
ing detail Of one Of the newest oapes
There are openings at the sides for
the sleeves and these. too. are faced
10 correspond with the lining OF the
collar.
There are many delightful woOlens
for the new seasons dresses. A blouse
costume In wool jersey has a piaia
skirt and blouse OF check design
There Is little to say Of either In tns
way Of elaboration. but much 10 praise
OF the wonderful lines. The blouse
faslens at the collar and Is left free
below that point. disclosing a vest OF
the skirt material. Even the facing for
the front. the collar and belt. CORES.
pond with the skirt OF plain wool
jersey.
Another favored fabric Is silk trie0l.
which Is almost q stockinet material.
with sheen which delights the eve.
II makes lovely one-piece dresses for
house affairs and also can be used for
all-day frocks. To be continued From
last year are such woolens as Poirel
twill, wool tricot woven IN diagonal
line. the military twill. which Is 4
light drapahle gahardine and mill
ltAFE covert Duvetyns have been men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

piece gathered skirt under . belt Of
self material
To reproduce thls model In medium
size requires 5it yards s6-inch mate
rial, II the tucked skirt Is used Of "a
Ss.ineh materials, without the tucks.
Cashmere serge or any fabric A in-
ehes wide or over take only four
yards For vest and collar, u yard So.
inch satin will be needed.
Reducing seams to a minimum Is
one sure way of pleasing the home
dressmaker, SO this model carries out
that Idea by having the front and
back cores Of the skirt, back OF waist,
collar and back Of overblouse laid
along the lengthwise fold OF material.
as shown In the cutting guide. The
waist 'front.' girdle, oyerblouse front,
sleeve and cuffs are SO laid on the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

point OF the needle Up vAFoagh Ne,
loop. The thread is GFawn tightly t..
form . knot. The stitch should b
repeated to form knots a quarter faeA
apart.
RAMBLER ROSE STITCH.
This is charming fOr he roses
found on georgette frocks and bloassa
and upon camlsoles. Start from the
center by making loops about hale
an inch high, then take a short stitch
TO hold these loops together. Work
round aad round this center with out.
line stitch, keeping the stitches leoss
at first so that they lie close to tho
top Of the center threads and making
them tighter and tighter until the
last stitches are made close to the
linen. Made with heavy embroidery
cotton these little roses are very al;
tractive and launder satisfactorily,
80 that they are practical for bolh
tub and non.tubbable materials
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
HOW TO MAKE A TEMPTING
DISH OF RICE AND CURRY

Boil one cup Of rice in three to four
quarts of water. with one tablespoon
ful salt and juice of one lemon added
to water. for 20 to % minues; try rice
by crushing it between the fingers. II
soft, drain through eolander. pour a
little cold water over it to wash off
the starch; il is an Improvement to
place in hot ovensfor few minutes
to dry 1t.
Curry sauee-oae tablespoonful but.
ter. one Tablespoonful finely cut onion.
Cook onion in butter and add one table
spoonful felaf aud one ieaspoonful eur
~ powder and one cup milk and salt.
Strain ever rice or serve in separate
dish.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

exactly on the lines to keep the edges
even. Working on curve necessitates
crowding, but not overlapping the
stitches on the inner curve. The ap-
pearance Of a piece Of embroidery de.
pends greatly upon the direction in
which the stitches run, II used for
flower petals the stitches may run
from side to side or from the center
OF the flower to the outer edge with
the turned-over parts slanted to bring
out the modelling Of the blossom. To
work a leaf divided at the mid-rib,
the stitch Is taken straight across for
a conventionalised design and running
in the directions OF the main veins
for . naturalistic design.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

fabric that the large 20" perforations
resi- on a lengthwise thread. Each sec.
tlon should be notched and marked
with perIoratlons to correspond with
the pattern.
To make the waist close seams as
upiehed, then form a box.plait at front
dge Of the right front, bringing
together and stitching along CORES.
ponding lines OF small 20 perfora.
lions Open box-plait. keeping seam In
center aud press. Turn under lAs
iach At front edge Of left front for a
hem. Plat, creaslng on slot perfora.
lions. bring folded edges 10 small 20
pefforations.
Take collar next and sew TO neck
edge. with center backs even aud bring
lower front edge Of collar to single
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
ton 10 neck edge of front


ton TO neck edge OF front
Close seams OF sleeve aad cuff c as
notehed Sew cuff TO sleeve with not
ches and seams even. aew sleeve IN
armhole as notehed, with small 20"
perf0rAtl0n at shoulder seam. easing
In any fulness between the notehes.
Next. close seams OF overbloase as
notehed Turn hem Ia front at not
ehes. Gather batween 'T" perfora-
tlons and two inches ebove. Adjust on
waist with eenler-froals. eenter.baoks
and edges even aud stitch lower edges
to position. Leave overblouse front
free forward Of front plalt IN waist.
draw gathers to the required slEe. Lap
right front on lett with center.fronts
even and finish for closing.
Join CORES Of skirt as nOtched Isav.
ing left side seam free above lower
large 20" perforatiOn In front gore.
Finish Tor a placket. Form tueks,
ereasing on crossllaes OF slot perfora-
tons aud stitch sl< inches from fold
ed edges Galhor between ct" per
forations Adjust, stitching upper edge
along upper row ol gathers In over.
blouse. with center.froals aud center
backs even Bring seam In skirt to
under.arm seam. Leave skirt free
from front edge Of right overblouse
trent to left side edge OF front gore.
Draw gathers 20 the required size.
Now. 10 make the Eirdle. turn lower
edge up on small 20 perforations.
Turn end Of girdie under on slot per
forations and stitch inch from folded
edge. Adias, with upper edge OF cir.
die a little above top OF skirt. lap ends
In fFoat matching large '0~ perf@a.
tons
Buttons may bs u seltmalerIal. IL
lnreferred.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
An Excallent riah salaa.

Flake some cold cooked fish and min
with cold peas, beets, sliced cucuns
bers. and French dressing. Turn int
salad-bowl and serve decorated wills
watercress and lettuce.hearts In the
center. Serve with some more French
dressing seasoned with a little made
mustard and sugar.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
Macaroni salad

Boil package OF macaroRi in bsis-
ing salted water until tender. then
rinse It with cold water and drain.
Cut 1t into short lengths, then place
one-half OF II IN jar OF vinegar I'M
which boiled beeets have been pieklea
and let It remain until eelored a pretty
pink. Line a salad.dish with erisp let
tuce-leaFes and arrange the pink ana
white maearoni In alternate rinEE
earnish with sprigs OF parsley and
serve with boiled dressing Spaghst-
u may be used In the same way.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
Embroidery Stitches For Medsh Apparel
The A B c Of Methods Employed to Add to the Ell
fectiyeness Of Costumes. Blouses and Wraps

slonses are Of bold design and for this
style Of embroidery the Eat satin
stitch 10 much ia demand To make il
take several running stitches and
one back stitch in the space to be GOV.
cred to avoid beginning with an un-
slightly knot. The stitches are placed
side by side, care being taken to work
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
GUIDE Y0 pArrRRNe


The fashions shown on this uas.
are Pictorial Review designs. Nun-
oers and sizes are as follows.
Blouse No. s152. Sizes. "a to a In
ehes bust Price, Is cents
Skirt No. 1884. Sizes. "A TO az in
ches waist Price, 20 cents
Dress No. slSs. Sizes. "a tn a. in
ches bust. Price. 20 cents
Blouse No. s'G1. Sizes. "a Ia a H.
ches bust Price, 25 cents.
Skirt No. 1867 Sizes. "a to a in
ehes waist Price. 25 cents.
Blouse No. si7s. Sizes. "a to a in.
ehes bust Price. 2s cents
Skirt No. sis7. Sizes. "a to a n.
saes waist. Price. 25 cents
Blouse Ne. SAL Sizes. "a tn a. In
ches bust. Price. 25 cents
Skirt No. sle7 Sizes. "a TO "a h.
ehes waist Price. 25 cents
Wrap No s+s7. Sizes. small. mes,um
and large. Price. 25 cents.
Dress No. sls3. Sizes. IA to 20 vear.
Price Is cents. Home Dressmster;s
cornrl.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
Home Dressmaker's Corner.
Aa Attractive One-Piece Dress Which Will Be In
Good Style All During the Fall

- TACTICAL women. young or old.
= designing frscks al this lime OF
: the year, seek advance models
NhIch VIII be Ia good Style Tor Fall
IA Water. The model showa here
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16
BEAD EMBROIDERY

Beaded dresses and waists are i'm.
mensely popular and proportionately
expensive. The trimming can be done
at home very economically, by follow.
ing directions carefully. To develop.
q design in beads, it is best to sew
them on sinsly. i back stitch is tax
en with each bead. Sometimes also the
beads are strung on a strong thread
and the string eouehed down with
stitches taken between the beads.
Each method may be used with salts.
faction.
FLAT SATIN STITCH
Many Of the large motifs forming
the garnitures on tuniss. vests and
KNoTrED OUTLINE STITCH
This is sometimes called the snail
trail aud seems very well suited to It's
name. There Is nothing more effective
ameng the simple forms Of decoration.
Il is made BY combining the COUGHING
with the outline stitch; for this rea-
son IL IS sometimes called the eonched
outline stitch II IS done by bringing
the thread up from the underside Of
the fabric forming a loop with the
thread, then inserting the needle into
the material underneath The left side
of the loop formed and bringing the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

The bridge over the Sunnyside canal
at Piland, which collapsed under an
viii be raised aad repaired.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

Shoe shine prices in SFoAznc were
boosted from 10 70 10 ce4ts ana stands
Rill be open onlv from 5 q. n. to p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

toned before, but ~ ret they are toe
expensive IN the good qualities for the
average sudget fof dress, and to in.
vest in cheap duvetyn is s1trava-
sance OF the widest sort. for II fails
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

straight, or nearly so. However
much drapery one may use In the
iunic or blouse, keep the line straight.
Simplicity, characterized by dignity
and grace, Is stressed more than ever.
Naturally, the materials shown at
this time are interesting and pro-.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-16

large %" perforallon N waist front.
Roll collar, a. pictured. and turn
lower front edge back on the slot per
forallon. Tack. bringing slos perfora,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
SOLDIERS 0STRACIzED
BY IRISH REPUBLICANS
correspondent OF London Paper
says 'All Ireland Is Organized
Under Arms"
TROOPS MuEFLE HORSES" HOOPS
'o'icc Evacuatc BARRACKS and Leave
county Clare POpulacc Without
observation-disclosures Wear Tin
hats ami War Kills.

LONDON Nov. 27.-"All ireland is
1iGaH,zcd and under arms says tho
Daily EXptrss, in commenting cdi-
tcflhiIY on the disclosures OF a special
English correspondent who is invcs-
'Iv;tttnG conditions In that country
ana who says in Il dispatch from Dub
IT was like old times in Flanders.
landing in Ireland I saw the familiar
figures with tim hats and fixed bayo-
nets Guarding tho battery Of Kingston
harhor. y military airplanc droncd
overhead ana a train full of officers
VAS just coming in.
In Dublin / met tanks waddlin-
from tho castle: | found Il steel 'piii
box on the railway bridge command.
in2 Liberty Hail: guards in full wa
Kit wcrc marching the streets II
might have been hrras In 1917
From Dublin | got nearer tho from,
emo Military precautions became
ton soldiers cntraincd. Only ono at
time was allowed TO leave tho rapisy
ara no man is allowed 10 let 20 his
There is a pilius up Of arms IN
means. If - girl speaks 10 a so,tlinr
INC Is nut in coventry by her friends
~, ~ ,he in9viiiG-picture houses no native
-! S!' beside Il soidicr-hc is os,ra
!, 49, INilians Swallowed me and
! ,nnIJ.onGhlE searched my luggage and
,'i oo'n 10 see If had arms
sen, package Of films to Eng
ana ~ never goi there ON tho nthc,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

lean mail service, on the ground that
hhid. was advised to usc the repub-
II was more rapid than the English
post Everywhere | went | was ask ed
TO buy the republican war loan. The
republican uniform Is Haunted Openly
in daylight.
'Fifty mounted i.ian. whose hors.s
wore specla shoes To muiilc the sound
Of sailoping hoors, took me on, T."
the country after midnight picking up
recruits as they went along. and sa ~
Il secret drill guarded by armed, sou,
tries. Hundreds upon hundreds of dis
ciplincd men arc pickctiug the conn
Try reporting the movcmcnts Of the
police and military The rcpubiican.
have Il system Of exchanging sicnais
rhe houses where the police 1.-Two
look like lighthouses SURROUNDED nv
barbcd wire and sapdhacs. win ST.
MAJ rockets ready for s o. < calls
In County Clare the police h,ya
nah 70 eNtcuute their barracks 10 save
me ives Of the occupants and The
county Is practically unuoliced In
hSnluch as tn" republican govcrnn,cn,
,u'rs snnremc over vast areas ,hr
legitimate authority having effacS,l II,
sell the people actually believe n re-
punlic Is established. Republican law
courts nave been established, taking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
:lhe Retreat Stands First In The
Hearts and Homes OF Our Peonle

ne feueat stands FIRST because Of things it STANDS
FOR. o = - N-S
II stands Tor the best type of hospital service for all s
lerers especially those of modest and meager means
II stands for the open hospital dea-a hospital where all
epuape oocolS and surgeons take their paensmen
women and children "of every and creed"
hreeourths of Rchmonds doctors and surgeons cannot
Practlce at the privately conducted hospitals Many have NH
ev 'estlled during this campaign h6n1elike atmos
elc OF he felreat and the faithful tender service Of the
nurses and attendants Dr. I,owndes Peple saws The Retreat
never sent away patient who happy remembrance
OF the Retreat" "
Inc feueat is Rchmonds oldest hospital In the nast
Sesnve years mas served 22OOO bed patientspay part
pay or free Sufferers who could not paw full have hen 81
lowed TO pay what they able preserve their feeling
o. hoependence At the same time the Retreat given ST.
~ days treatment absolutely free During the current wear
has already given over 5000 days free treatment
ne present Retreat is 125year old dlapidaed residence
building. 1t has been sold and must be vacated al once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
Mrs. Mary ShooL,

:, tlAliL oTTESNiLLE Nov. 27.-Mrs.
va" No. Snovk. u native OF Germany. died
fc"''ruhF AT the home of her SON In :
NV ieorsc w. triedel at Thelma. near
~" eastern end OF the county. aged
% three Ecars. Her health was
whcn she suffered stroke Of paralvsis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA


Ms Low \. hrmes died yesterday
,hS ~ go o'clock at the home al
nier Daughter. Mrs. Walter {. Mevcr
1IS North Sixth street She is sur,
iNch by TWO other daughters Misses
Nate and BESSIE Armes and tnrcc
.uahdcnitdrcn. Charles. Walter c. Jr,
ma l.4uise Meyer. Burial will take
P'd'c saturday noon at Grove, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

10Y French toys. which arc cn,I-sr,
ou. OIL reach OF the work ing ncor,,sEs
Ihe cheapest dolis are $50 each anS
I'm I'm ,fioifHlers. always a ravorite girs
10Y aattle boys. cost $50 a set =
pDhuses In order 20 BUY gifts Tor tb@,s
iEiddies. They threaten To o,t,es
THIS demand ~ not met ICY -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
MrS. Ellen r.: pcrkI,.

>. I.INCIIBtKG. Nov .7.-Afrs ELLEN
~; ,Fcrkin*, S!AtN-throc years of age
wiuoW OF Robert II. Perkins. y former
resident OF Richmond. died at O'Clock
.nls morning - the residence Of her
niece. Mrs. ". T.. Smith. Mrs Perkins
It's, Church. Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
american Giri Wed. Hu,>inn

PARIS Nov. 27-rnc marriage OF
MISS i.ascelle j. Neservc. OF Washing
ton 10 Nicolas de Hasly. counselor at
the RUSSIAN "mhassy In Paris. is an
nouncca in the raris edition Of the
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

noon a. . o'clock from Little Bethel
Me'nodlSt church. in;crmcnt WIFI be
IN -" burial ground OF the church
neSidns RS widow. Emma stone John
James V. and Miss iIuttic Johnson
OF Ashland: Mrs. y. II. Anderson and
Eehlanin IL. Johnson. % Washington
-. G.; Mrs. Lottic Miller of \shlsnd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

DASN LIE. Nov. 2..-James A. Reid
on Augusta Avenue Scheduled. cary
yesterday. The funeral Mas held ;his
afternoon inter,ucnt being made IN
Green Hlll Cemetery. ct"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

ASHLAND. Nov. 2.-T. Hardin John
son died today ~ his home at Ash
iahd Park, aged seventy-onc years
lie Is survived by his wife. two sons
ana three daughters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
Wis. Alice H,,r,,,,..

GORDONSNIILE Nov - va,
Alice Hurnham died at her home At
Eindsays early "Wednesday morning.
November ~. after an illness of about
Tear. The body was brouoG, ~
Gcrdonsvi!!e on the midday train
Thursday. and intorred IN NJ nlnmnnh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

MADRID. Nov. 27.--Workers I'm this
city may declare "a general strike TO
iorcstall the lockout BY employers am
nounced for next Monday. according to
d rumor which has us yet not been
confirmed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
Albert Is. .ior,lnn

pNNN Lille. Nov. 21.-Albe-t y
Jordan d:cd at his home on Jcrfo~son
street yesterday aged seventy years,
eiter short Illness lIc was a native
@; NortH Carolina. and he will be
buried there tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
RICHMOND TIMEs-DIsPATCH: FRIDAY NOVEMBER % 1919

all tho business from tho lao, 49,,
DUMAS. Republican police are ,nnliin.
cn"'r appearances. there is republic
hn" nnhi service and soon there will
noi'"ttnrs OF tax. The Irish problem
ma SOINnN itsnlf 80 y ~, ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

MAS held a. $50 o'clock this afternoon
rom hcr late home in Locust Grove.
,nu S'rv!c" being conducted by Dr.
Methodist Churcii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
THREATEN HOLIDAY STRIKE
French Workers Inccnscd nj E>orbf-
tnnt Prices Charged for
Christmas Toys.

PARIS. Nov. 27.-The SocIaiis, ,ross
OF Paris is threatening a general
strike Tor Christmas time In protest
AGAINST The eNorbitant prices askcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
Miss Katie Louise Anderson.

Katie Louise Anderson. daughter Of
Mrs NJ. n. Anderson, died last night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28

Cemctcry. Rev. J. l.. Wiley. oc tho
Baptist Church cooductcd ~.
funeral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-28
. Thomn. HARDING Io,,r

Funeral services for Thomas Hard
ing Johnson, seventy Years OF ago n.
Ashland. VIII take place this after
New-York tribune., 1919-06-20

race is crucial contest. but that Of
tomorrow will be more crucial than
usual. Each side has now won twenty
five races since they began competition
on the water. This is exclusive of the
1918 race, but that was a little two
mile affair and hardly counts in the
records.
First Four-miler Since War
Tomorrow will mark the first four
mile race since the war. Men Of both
colleges have turned out. in unusual
numbers for the victory regatta. This
is due in part to the long absence Of
the many Harvard and Yale men who
have been in service and are holding
delayed class reunions.
A little bit of the eagerness to come
to New London is due to something
else again. The regatta has always
been wet event, both ashore and
afoat. Yale and Harvard are hoping
for something to celebrate. In de-
fault of that most of the visitors are
willing to adopt the same course and
call it drowning their sorrows."
Perhaps the most pathetic thought
which intrudes itself into the situa-
tion is that the crews of the future
will have hard work breaking train
ing. The formula will have flown. But
most of the visitors are faithful
enough disciples of Omar not to heed
the rumble of the distant drums.