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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-09
"THE BETTER MAN" A new and thrilling serial story of South Agrica by May Christie will begin in The Age-Heraid next Monday.

A thought that had been simmering in Delia's mind, developed. Why not make some money on her own? Her income wasn't very large. and without the social whirl of New York time was heavy on her hands. Why not start high class little tea shop?
 There's nots of money in the idea if the place is run right. believe IT make success of 1t. Anyhow, I'd love to try"
 When Farrel came home that eve ming, the plan was unfolded to him. This after he had heard of Ninette' 8 defection. I
 At first he rather drowned on the idea.
 Earning a living is something new to me, and I'm enjoying it. Why butt in, my dearY'
 She laughed his objections away.
 I'm not a domesticated character, and I'll nope if l haven't some defi- mite work to do. Besides, running a tea shop is the fashion. l assure you it's done in the highest circles" She gave light laugh.
 You'll have all sorts and condi- tions of men hanging about you. suppose you're craving excitement. are you, Delia?"
 She put d playful hand across his lips.
 T believe you're jealous"
 Then her brow clouded as she thought of Jabez Marks. He would do his best to queer her venture, if he could.
 Farrel seemed to read her thought, for suddenly he said:
 By the way you'll be relieved { } hear that your old pal Marks has left this place. He was only a bird of : passage, anyhow. He's gone to Ger many on business for the next two years. chap in our firm was speak ing about him this morning."
 A load was lifted from Della $ mind.
 Let's dine at home tonight ana talk things over. I'm not much of a cook. but do know how to make g good French omelette And.I can do French fried potatoes as well as Ninette could, and that's saying some thing" She heaved the tribute of sigh to the departed abigail.
 Well. what about the tea shop scheme?' Farrel, having enjoyed the omelete and potatoes and charming little dessert of whipped cream and maearoons and maraschino cherries. was now in a beatific mood and ready to talk business.
 I've been keen on the plan for years said his better half quickly. She poured him out cup of coffee. and added sugar to his liking. "The type of small high-class place Fve got In mind is badly wanted in tht :, neighborhood. I've enough get-at- able capital to make good star. and enough artistic taste to furnish well and unusually I'm crazy on the scheme. so don't make objections. if you love me-
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MOBILE PLANNING TO
 ENTERTAIN ASHBURN

Mobile. December s.-(special)- Preparation to entertain Col. r a. Ashburn, director of the inland waterways division of the war de- partment. when he reaches this city on December 15, are under way by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and will be perfected as soon as if Is learned how long the officer will remain here. He will be seen by d committee representing the organiza. tion. which will also see that Colonel Ashburn is supplied with as much information regarding Mobile as the gulf terminus of the Warrior river, as he may desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-09
By MAY CHRISTIE
CXIX=Settled!
Copyright. 1921. by The Mcclure rsr,psper 5yndcat

He flung careless arm about her waist.
 You're a wonder, Della. 4 give in. And as for loving you-well-marry- ing you is the best thing I've ever done in my reckless life! And that's thatw
 She smiled, well pleased.
 Do you know, Farrer'-this rather shyly-'I feel a bit ashamed of ha1- ing been such a useless creature il. the past, and of 'gratting' the way l dld. want to do some honest work, instead of hanging on to other peo- pie. Please encourage me, becausf at times il may be an uphill road But I'm in earnest"
 When he answered her. his voice was rather gruff, for he was touched
 You're far too good for me, old girl. But remember that I'm with you, and I'll do my best"
 Tomorrow-Going Away,
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For Good of
 the Community
Southeastern Express Justifies Spirit of Southern Enterprise, COnceiUing and EStab- fishing H---WOmen Will Stage Home Prod uctS Exposition

VX HILE Birmingham giving gladfu w passenger Louisville and Nashville Express company Birmingham corporation, declared dividend at the rate of per cent per of earnings eight of it's operation
 the lines of the Southern and Mobile and Ohio railroads Birmingham city is southern habitat operation in ownership and in distribution Of dividends It IS southern Tn service per pse ana in all tPugh the establishment of comp 
 Courage this enterprise and put of of it's
 especially affords that the south is self sustaining building and directing its machinery of development
 The Lord will care for those who care for themselves Birmingham right by by and neghbo enterprise the outside will take place auto macay naturally drift peoples and places that able to for themselves and do
 made products the League of Women the best items calendar surprising that these have ecited the hearty cooperation of manufacturers
 The president of the Alabama Manufacturers stands for the importance bringing the and the wife into communion by acquang the housewife with what this housewife the buyer of the things for the family
 Many merchants product they his keep pace capital in the housewife and whose sale slowly There prejudice made product but there deal
 that has been brought
 attention of the That the business of the maker not that of the
 had with There Birmingham soft drinks that household because the makers made them
 hid in hole the ground One know that Birmingham factories putting things Birmingham family unless the maker lets the family about
 That exposition of home made products with beneficial potentiaies power knowledge from hand, eye is and leads to
 Yours for upbuilding,
 R.oI,rA A941k4> A9 941kk> % zs1
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s' ---------1------ SELMA C0IfRIE XEn

Selma. December S-(Special )- The wedding of Miss Gladys Steel. youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dan Steel. to Joe McNeel, both of Selma. was solemnized this after noon at 3 o'clock at the home of the brides parents on Ala abama avenue Miss Steel is popular member of the younger social set of Selma and Mir McNeel is valued employe of Swift's drug store No. 2.
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mingham. state leader. and E. C. Decker, mayor of Fairfield Carey Knight of Selma will also be on the program, and R. c. Butler of Selma will act as toastmaster About 200 members will be present, including workers from the state at large. and invited guests
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gives you a chance to give the be Gift that will last longer than the l. or mistletoe-a gift that satisfies sense of practicability and his ide "a treat" Here are the savings:
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of the Alabama Christian Endeavor will hold it's annual banquet Friday evening, Dse-nbsS ?, In the audi torium of the Y 6S c. A. Prominent on the program will be speakers from
 different unions of the state, among whom will be F F. Ballard of Bir-
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80 ARE NOMINATED

Selma, December S.-(Special. )- Thirty-six names have been placed in nomination. from which IS will be selected to serve as the board of di- rectors of the chamber of commerce. Ballots for the election of these di- rectors are being mailed out today and must be returned not later than January 15. when tabulated reports of the voting will be made by J. P. Day and G. F. Cothran, committee in charge
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c. E. BANQUET FRIDAY
Prominent Speakers on Selma
 Program

Selma. December s.-(special)- The Selma Christian Endeavor Union
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ter work this year than ever before
but we will need an additional ap-
preparation to carry US through the
coming school year."
City Council has already set aside
5000. 900 for the public schools. which
is s195, 900 below the original appro-
priation asked for by the board. The
allowance of the state for this year
was S4sS.000 although the amount
asked for was s1,145,00o.
The board assumes, however. tina,
eventually the state appropriation
will reach s75o.0oo.
1,s00 In High School.
In explaining the crowded condi-
tions of the schools. Miss Devine said
that last year, first b grades We're sc
crowded that 20 to so children Were
placed in the same class and were
compelled 10 attend part time ses-
sions. At the High School there is
every evidence that the enrolment
at the beginning of the next school
term viii reach $500, the largest since
the opening of the school.
The school figures, with additional
data OF like nature. were sent tc
Dover for consideration, in that the
annual appropriation is based in a
measure on enrolment and actual at
tendance.
Fifteen additional teachers are
needed in the Wilmington High School
il was reported last night by James
A. Barkley. principal. All enrolment
figures will not be available until al
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least three days before the school
opening. The entering class alone
will comprise Nabout 400 pupils. More
larger staff is also needed for the
physical training department, Mr..
Barkley said.
The report of the committee on
teachers recommending the appoint
ment of twenty eight new instructors
for elementary schools and four High
School teachers was approved. The
board concurred in the recommends
ton OF the committee in extending
the appointment of Mary Mcguire
instructor of gardening, from July J.
to October /. The following appoint
ments were confirmed:
Cora Stuart, No. /; Edna Lang
rell. No. 2: Leonora Davis, No. 3:
Julia X. Bayard. No. 2; Leah Moore,
No. 3; Ruth Bennett, No. 4; Mar
garet Foulk. No. 4; Mamie Wright
No. 5: Elsie Johnson, No. 6: Alice
Hall. No. 6; Esta Bream, No. Z;
Fay B. Orr, No. s.: Marion Truax
No. 9s Beatrice Naylor, No. 9; Ethel
Jones. No. 10: Edna Pratt. No. II;
Barbara Miller, No. 10; Virginia
Brown. No. II: Elizabeth Doherty
No. 10: Alice Neeman. No. %: Ad-
die williams, No. IS; Eleanor Cemo
No. IS: Ethel Crawford, No. &c;
Madeline Dixon. No. IS: Lydia Glow
ard. No. 30; Marion Sprua nee, No.
so; Marion Dougherty. No. 80; Elva
Dugan. No. 2S Temporary appoint
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Philadelphia. sfs.7oo for six IRE
proof buildings.
Five bids were Also received for
eauipping schools with metal ceilings.
the bidders including James w. Me-
Ginley, Wilmington Sheet Metal
Works, William Shinn, John Wide
man and the Sheet Metal Contracting
Co, all OF this city. The supervisor
was authorized to take similar action
in the matter.
The board further authorized the
secretary to advance Joyce A Kerri-
gan 81 900 on a s21 900 contract in
the installation OF toilets In various
cation to Shermer II. Stradiey, a
member OF the board, stated 1t de-
sired to complete the work as quickly
as possible and that .hq advance.
therefore. would b. advantageous.
Mr.. Stradley reported that the work
being done by Joyce 4 kerrigan in
the various schools was rapidly near
ing completion. At No. 5 School the
work is so per cent finished; No. 10
School, 20 per cent: No. 10 School
20 per cent; No. 9 School. 40 per
cent: No. s School. 25 per cent and
No. I School, 10 per cent.
A motion was passed authorizing
the secretary to compute figures
showing the amount Of coal and
electricity used at School No. % prior
to the installat tion of the new heating
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MORE FUNDS NEEDED
TO MAIN TAIN SCHOOLS
New. Board of Education Feels
That Present Appropriation
is Inadequate.

Members of the new city Board or
Education. at their meeting last night,
in the Public Building, evidenced deep
concern over the 192I-1922 budget for
the city's public schools. That an
increase in the budget is a paramount
necessity was brought out more
clearly through a report submitted
by Miss Bessie c. Devine, acting
superintendent of schools.
The crowded condition of the
schools and the expectation of even
a large enrolment than ever before
al the opening of the next school term,
not to mention the additions TO the
faculty, is a matter of deep concern.
In the report submitted by Miss De-
vine the. total enrolment in the pub
, lie schools at the end of the last
school term was 14.106, with an aver
age daily attendance of 1852.
George Rommel. acting chairman.
in the absence of President Eliwood
Souder, declared the board may find
il necessary to ask for additional
funds.
Il can see no other way out of 1t,
said Mr.. Rommel, than to ask City
Council for an additional appropria :
ton in order 10 let them know just
where we stand. We want to do bet
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equipment. The new equipment was
Installed two years Ago.
Supervisor Croney was instructed
To proceed with the repair work st
various buildings until the next meet
Ing on scale similar 10 that OF the
past two weeks.
One of the many applicants for the
position of school superintendent to
succeed DR. Clifford J.. scovt. resigned.
attend the meeting. The number OF
candidates is IS. The applicant pres
ent last night was Albert Earle Of
trenton, y. j. The board decided 70
classify the candidates impersonaliy
according to their past experience
their ada pia bility to the Wilmington
/ school system and other important
/ qualifications. Appointment Of q
superintendent viii probably be made
al the next meeting.
A proposal from Harry Emmons "a
/ Install n library in School No. %, "a
be financed from funds Of an estate
was referred to Dr. conweil Bantor
| for investigation.
The question OF changing the meet
/ ing hours from 8 o'clock in the eve
ming until 4 o'clock in the afternoon
was discussed and seemed 20 meet
i the approval Of several members, but
no definite action was taken.
Because Of repainting the board
rooms. the meeting last night was
held in the mayors reception room.
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n,ent): Eva p. Bishop. High School: !:
Dorothy r. Hay. High School: Anna
vsnSandt. High School: Viola Miller.
High School.
Summer School Teachers.
The board further confirmed the
appointment of the following fifteen
tea cheers for the Summer Continuation
school, the appointments dating back
TO July and to continue until August
10. at a salary of $40 week. In the
exceptional case of Ida L. Windish,
the appointment took effect July IL
The appointments were made upon
the recommendation of the commit
tee on teachers and are as follows.
Mary A. Connolly, Anna I. Burns
Anna T. Lincoln, Daisy Chambers
Nellie l.. Harris. Florence V. Dunn
Margaret Elliott. Rebecea Little
Elizabeth Hirst, Margaret r. Devine
Esther Strickland. clementine Hus.
bands, Beatrice Hall, Caroline Will
liams, Ida T. Windish.
Bids for the construction of six
portable one-room school buildings
were received and opened at the meet.
ing and referred to Supervisor Will
liam A. Croney for investigation. with
instruction that he report his findings
day night The bidders were Min
ner Holmes Corp, Baltimore, who
quoted 81 2ao for each building; Arm
strong Co, Ithaca, n. Y, s13.440 for
six buildings; Asbestos Sales Co.
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IN. c. VAUGHN on LONG
| AUTO TRIP IN SOUTH
Gives interesting Account OF
Observations Through ~
Southern States.

W. c. Vaughn. writing In the recent
issue o the Extension Service News
published by the University of Della
ware, gives q very interesting ac-
count OF his observations and data
collected from various sources regard
ing the resources and economic con-
ditions Of the sections of eleven states
through which he passed on an auto
mobile trip this spring. lie left
Georgetown April I and proceeded to
Cape Charles and then drove through
parts OF Virginia, North and South
Carolina. Here he found the farmers
doing a very diversified farming.
In Georgia he says he was nm
pressed by the large peach and pecan
orchards and ne also found there
that hog raising was getting TO be a
very good source OF revenue for the
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DEATHS.

BOYD-In this city on July IL, 1921.
Clara Locke Boyd.
Funeral services will be held at the resi-
dsnce Of her son-in-law, G. c. Gerow,
siS West Eighteenth street. on Wednes-
dav. July IL, az p 30 p. m. Interment pri-
vate at Wilmington ana brahovNihe
cemetery.
srTuJJyAN-iIn this city on July Q. 1921
naniel son of Michael and Mary Z.
sullivan. ...s
- The funeral from the residence of his
narents. COZ East seventh street, on
Wednesday morning a. p clock Requiem
rsass at St Marys Chttrch. lnterment
AZ Cathedral cemetery.
COURTNEY--In this city on July IL.
,oSi Fila NJ. wife of Edwin ID. Court
nev in her 5lst year.
Relatives and friends are invited toat-
.enS the funeral services at her late resi-
tena ItIS Jduroln street on Thursday Y
afternoon. July IA, 1921, at 2;so O'Clock.
aaL,to-Trent private at Lower Brsndyvine
cemetery
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Prices Hoce
Been Changed

And the best bargains YOU have ever known
await you in the Down Stars store
Dress Ginshams. &c.
choice collection OF popular new psssens,
see them.
Scotch Zephyr Gingh2m, Soc
Words fail 20 describe their beauty; they must b
seen, fast eolors. Extra wide widths.
Genuine Anderson Cling ana, Tss.
Extra 6e in quality and extra ordinarily bssutisl
patterns low prices
Flowered kimono Crepe. &c.
The best, a value uneqtlslhed snyvhsre-Ah
lovely new patterns.
Best French Cvepes, 2se.
Plain culoTs-splendid for Women's snd Chl-
drens dresses and negligee, rich tints and ooloss.
Very special.
Fancy Shirting Madras, 2ss.
Dandy patterns for rnen's shirts, Just tre ssytc
men ike best. Pretty stripes for women waists
and STYLES for boys and girls 700, big eolec
ton from which 70 choose.
Fringed Couch Covex. sI.7S.
Fancy striped patterns. nch colorlngss tlll SiEc.
Half Curtains, Special soc.
Ready msde-lace patterned, suitable for town
or country homes.
Down stairs store. take elevator 70 lett or stair
way to right Of entrance.
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farmers. In Florida he found fruit
growing biz Industry but cattis
raising is on the increase tnore for
the pastures are good the year round.
In southern Alabama ne says he saw
whole fieids OF cotton unpicked as
the cost pf picking last fall was more
than the bottom would bring.
Through eastern Tennessee and
Kentucky and western Virginia ne
says he found the famous blue grass
pastures. nne horses. beef cattle ard
sheep. This section seemed 10 be
very prosperous and the lsn6 In a
good wste Of fertility. The entire
trip was made ny automobile.
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For Rent, very desirable apartment.
1920 Deiawhre avenue. beautiful SIR
roundings. Every convenience. Phoes
sgSo.-Adv
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Daily advertising sstis1es the -znt
or need quickly and thus saves esisy
and loss.--Adv.
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STOMACH TROUBLES.
Herxford.s Ala pAesyh.te

Produces healthy activity Of weak
and disordered stomachs. An ercel-.
lent strength builder.
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MIDSUMMER
SPECIALS

For Town and Country
Shopping Days" We are offering
many Very Special Values in
nearly every department. We
mention a few Of them and many
other specials just as attractive
await Your choosing.
Ladies $50 Mercerized Hose,
special. SOC a pair.
Ladies $500 Silk Hose, spe-
cial, Sl.25 pair.
One Dolla< Off all Ladies
Silk Hose at $50 a pair and up
wards.
Children's $50 Hose, black
and cordovan, special, Csc pair.
Infants 35c White Mercer
. lied Hose, special, 25c a pair.
Mems 25c Half Hose, 8 pairs
for $1.00.
Ladies 35c Vests. with either
straps or bodice top, special,
Csc.
Ladies 75c Union Suits, three
StyleS, SPECIAL. QUO.
Ladies S1.25 Night Gowns
and, Envelope G hemlse, special,
S1.00.
Ladies 75c Boomers, special,
SOC rair
For the three days we are Of
fering all our S1.25 CorSets for
One Dollar a pair.
S1.25 and $50 Rompers and
Play Suits. special, s1.O0.
75c Turkish Towels, special,
soc.
s1.so Turkish Towels, spe-
eial. s1.00.
VIM. III. STATS
N5 Market Street
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Additional death notices received
,o.e late for this column will be found
on Financial Page.
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ChiIdYen's
!Sox
z5c
Plsin -olored sr-f s-ooA7-
c6rnhanser,n-fsn>y roll tops
Nsin floor, left aisle
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Town and Country Shoppers
You Wish the Best at Least Cost?

Then make Evebodys Store" buying home have
not already done those who already
what when with better values
for tomorrow "wednesday have prepared shvnd Of irresistible
specials for drift hand
ful Of hints but and seeing believing eng free
Women Will Marcel at the Economies These Summer
Dresses, Waists, Skirts Present
collection without the city for superior quality.
Excellent workmanship and styngwonnen who viii
concede the making alone Of Of these worth the figure asked
Ready-to-Wear Dept, first floor.
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High Quality
Dress Fabrics


The newest styles of the season at the lowest
prices of the year.
Black Mohair. S5e.
Rich lustrous Black, for Bathing SUITS, 30 inches
vide
Pongee and Shantungs. s1.00
Japan and Chinese make for men 5 and womens
wear, 32 and 33 inches wide. Best value 10 years.
Crepe de Chine Special Sf.3S
4 splendidly fine quality in a full range of shades
and colors; 30 inches wide.
Surf Satin, Special s5c
Plain and fancy styled patterns all shades
Very special at this price
Fancy yoiIes, Special 49c.
All new up to date patterns fine sheer quality
absolutely unsurpassed anywhere at this special
price.
Gingham Tissues. Yoiles and Organizes, - and soc
New patterns just arrived the very last word in
summerv STYLES at Crosby aad Hill Co typical low
prices. Width 40 INCHES. \ on simply just must
them.
Yoles 29c. A Clearance OF Odd Patterns.
No more to be offered after these are gone 50 il
yetu want to share early, the savings are big
enough 10 induce goodly number of women TO
take immediate advantage.
Main floor
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VOiIe
Dresses
sI.98

You will surely want At least
one Of these dresses IN your
Summer Wardrobe floral and
figured patterns; organdie trim
med. sizes Is 70 4s-- a wonder
special.
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An Extra
Little Dress
for Summer!

1t need not cost YOU more
han FIVE dollsrs for some Of our
daintlest materials are low in
price, and YOU can make il YOUR
self with McCall's New PRINT
ed Patternsl
You've no idea until you've
tried them how much easier
they are 70 sew with--a Dress
might be made in a day sue
cessfully with chic and style.
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Under Hmiins
at Liberal
Price

Fine qlsirty, trimmed vxh
Srcrs snd emosox1v. Op~n
or csu1d sfvies-
Sak and Sxsin Cansies6es. zoe
SILK SATIN and Cr-ps de
Chine, white or 1ern eoaped.
Tailored snQ Lsce trimmed srvles
Fine Quassty UnderskHts. sI-se
Lace ana embroidery trimmed,
sp1cndfdly made.
Crepe and Muslin COINS Tse-
Also Chexnises-
and lace trImmed-exrra hn-
quslItv.
Chensse SperEzi. SI.go.
A lsrge asslrsn~nE from winch
70 sesecs- Round. zrlsre snn
W" necks. Lace and emorosn-
cry trimmed.
Sssht Gowns Special SlOn-
Crepe and muslin; wnse and
flesh tinted. some lace and em-
brOSdery trimmed.
Corsess 81 and SI.50
Medium and low bust, rem
forced front for the stout 6gare,
Sf.50.
Rubber Top models, IN heSn
colored, sl.00-
First floor rear.
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White Tub
Skirts
SI.69

The biggest white SKIRT vslup
ve have ever offered and Won II
be surprised at the lovely quality
of Gabardine, Surf Satin and
IAnene used m fasnioning these
sznarf modeis-Pocket and Pearl
button trimmed.