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The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
BINGHAM CHECKS AND COLOR
Fabrics Quite Vivid in Tone and PIaldines Are Fascinating In
 Their Peculiar Way.

Ginghams are particularly good in color and plaidngs. The plain col Ored ones are quite vivid in tone and those made of small or large checks are fascinating in their particular way. Then there are cotton Japanese crepes, which are quite inexpensive and which have budded out this season in col Ors that have not been obtainabIe for many seasons past. Linens are still very scarce and expensive, but they can be had by the fastidious by the expenditure of large sums of money.
 Dimities have been most marvellous ly developed and they bid fair to be one of the successful cottons of the coming season. Already blouses made from them are being shown over the counters and many are the favorable comments that are casually passed about them. There Is a freshness about dimity which has Its own charm and brooks no rival. It does wash we'll and is guaranteed to keep its color as well if not better than others of the sheerer fabrics.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
CREPE DE CHINE IS FAVORED
Popularity of Fabric Past Season h. dIcates That 1t Will Be the
 Standby for 1921.

Paris has a way of developing a fashion which, seemingly unimpOrtant at it's inception, often becomes a dOm- mating feature of such importance that it develops into a worldwide movement. During the last year there has been gradually developing q strong feeling in favor of crepe de chine in preference to almost any other silk fabric. This simple and not at all dressy material came al most without herald as a medium for developing semidressy toilets.
 Several well-known makers, such as Chanel, Miller, SOeurs and ROlande, emphasized crepe de chine in their spring collections. Some of the larger and perhaps more important houses, such as Collet, Cheruit and Madeleine ct Madeleine. while they showed crepe de chine in their collections, did not make an emphatic point of it, but talked rather of more novelty fabrics
 But when the Parisienne began 10 buy her summer wardrobe 1t was early manifested that crepe de chine was to have big vogue. Before mid summer arrived It was not only the crepe de chine dress but 1t was the crepe de chine cape that carried the palm for summer success. In the fall collections of the houses who had early success with crepe de chine. an increasing number of models in this material was shown. Crepe de chine was used for foundations of dresses of lace and metal novelties in preference to satins. New fall mantles of tissues and of .furs began to be lined with crepe de chine
 All of this is most significant from a standpoint of distribution. It looks as if crepe de chine may be the big seller in 1921, taking the place to no small degree of voles, taffetas and foulards
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
LOCKWOOD PLANS
 ANOTHER WAR ON BIG EMPLOYERS
Reorganization of N. Y. Building Combines "A Sham,'
 Declares PrOber.

New York, Feb. 25.-In addition to the II more combinations i'll the build ing industry which the Lockwood com mlttee of housing expects to expose up on the resumption of its investigation, the committee will War on the Building Trades Employers Association, it was said this week.
 The latter organization is the strong hold of about B groups of contracting employers doing a business of more than $20O,0000OO a year. The agreements that existed between the association and Robert P. Brindell, the convicted labor leader then head of the Building Trades Council, are said to have been the basis of the power wielded by Brindell i'll his eNtOrtlon operations.
 Numerous groups of contractors af- filiated with the association have been exposed by the Lockwood committee as price fixing agencies, blanket indict- ments having been returned against some of them, charging violations of the Donnelly antitrust laws. Samuel Untermyer, chief counsel for the Lock- wood committee, publicly demanded at the time that the association re-organ- ize and eliminate the price fixing groups and remove the influences that gave Brindel1 his power.
 It was understood that officials of the association agreed to do this, and on Tuesday last announced a house
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
LONDON LABOR PLANS
 $2,OOO,OOO TEMPLE
Building to Serve as Rallying Point for Trade Unionists
 Will Be Elaborate.

London, Feb. 25.-Plans are under way for great building to be used as general headquarters for the London Labor party. It will be constructed close to Oxford street or the Strand. The building will cost $2OO0000 and will serve as rallying point for trade union ists and co-operators, who will use 1t both for business and social purposes.
 Department stores, selling all kinds of food, clothing and merchandise, will occupy the ground floor, while the sec ond floor will have a large hall seating 1,500 persons that can be used for meet ings. lectures and motion picture shows.
 Club rooms, restaurant for mem bers. a library and statistical bureau and bedrooms for the accommodation of visitors will be provided and pala- tial decorations will adorn the in- teriors.
 Such a scheme is in keeping with the position which organized labor holds i'll England. The labor leaders are trained thinkers and organizers, and are well represented in Parliament. At the Labor headquarters in Eccleston Square visitors are received in a richly fur nished oak paneled library. where the regulation tea is served daily at 4 o'clock.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

the weave. Deep emerald, singly or in combination with metal, is very popular for evening headdresses.
 Prominent millinerS are exploiting glowing red hats. Red shades enter into practically all embroidered de. signs. Lanvin is making a big feature of black and white and red, and every where is found the same evidence of marked preference for deep reds, rust color, dark browns and dark greens.
 A coat dress or robe manteau by Cheruit developed in velOurs de laine is in the new Platane green. Note the drapery across the stomach and the fact that the dress is entirely of panels, one overlapping the other also that there is a buttoned-On panel at the right side only, with no balanc- ing panel at the left.
 Robe Manteas Paris Perennial.
 The type of dress known as the robe manteau has become a Paris peren- nial. It has proved so popular that dressmakerS each season present new types of this character. The climate in Paris is favorable to this sort of dress, as heavy wrap is rarely need ed until Christmas, and the robe man. teau furnishes lovely background for a beautiful fur trimming or sepa- rate piece of fur
 Cheruit has made stunning coat dresses in velours de laine. The model described above is one of her best numbers. It may be said to look aSRCt1V like a the front the skirt portion drapes slightly in the new wrinkled stomach effect and over this falls a soft rovers, or flap, thus making a simple and clever variation of the coat dress.
 Mime. Jenny also is very successful with the robe manteau She too makes it of velours de laine and trims 1t with fur, but keeps somewhat to the Russian type, though one notes also the slight introduction of the stomach drapery or wrinkled effect about this part of the body
 Jenny Model in Russian Effect.
 One of Jenny's models of this type is developed in dull red velOurs de laine and trimmed with moleskin It has the creased fullness drawn close over the stomach. At one side is long sash of the cloth lined with a beautiful gray satin. Where the sash is attached to the dress a buckle of carved shell is placed
 There is considerable discussion over long skirts, but about the only places where one actually sees them are the dresSmaking establishments. Premet is among the dressmakers who stand out in favor of the long skirt. Some of her models are ankle length. Just to what extent women will &C., cept these mature-loOking gowns is yet to be determined.
 A model of this character is de- velOped in red lace and black satin The novelty of the lace. as we'll as the form of the dress, adds 10 it's in- terest. The lace is an all-Over pattern and embroidered in gold threads. The low waislliue girdle is made of flow CTS and beads.
 Conservative houses such as Beer are keeping to the somewhat cOnven- tiOnal type of evening dress-that is, the draped style with extreme decol- letage and sleeveless bodice. It is to be noted, however. that many of the draped forms suggest a princess out lire.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
SUITS COSTING $60
 HERE, SIS IN LONDON

London, Feb. 25-The announcement by the Board of Trade of a new scheme tor the manufacture of standard cloth ing for men in England makes graphic the great drop in clothing prices here The Board of Trade has approved the plan of the Wholesale Clothing Manu- lecturers Federation for producing standard suits at a fixed price, the suits being distributed through the usual re- tail channels and a fixed profit being allowed the retailer. But the prices at which these suits will be offered do not compare favorably with the low prices of today. Mems suits are fixed at 90 shllings (normally $22.50; present ex- change $15.80); youths suits at 75 shillings, and boys suits at 67zs shil- lings. Two years ago, when the stand ard suit idea was first advanced these but today the retail clothing prices have dropped to even lower levels.
 The standard suit is intended for the working man who wishes only service able garment, and is not particular about style or fit. Today such cloth ing can be bought at retail at S12.5O. and for $22.50 one can purchase a suit of excellent material and cut. Cloth ing that would sell in New York for $60 a suit retails here for the equiva- lent of SIS.
 These low clothing costs. however, do not indicate that living is cheaper in ! England than in America. All wages are lower the equivalent of $25 week being good pay Furthermore, rents and the cost of food and coal are as high here as in America, and much higher in many instances.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

cleaning with the selection of a new list of officers, with the exception of Samuel B. Donnclly, who was retained as secretary. Mir. Donnelly, with Otto Eldl1tZ, who was regarded as the nov ing power III the organization, has been questioned on the witness stand before the committee.
 At the time of the housekeeping the new officers disavOWed any intention or action to control or i'll any way deal with prices or restrict competition. The principle of collective bargaining with labor organizations, however, IS upheld by the association the officers an- nOuncing that they intend to keep the associations contract with the Building Trades Council controlled by Brindell
 From telcgrams that have been pass ing between Mir. Untermyer at Palm Beach and his associates here, 1t ap- pears that the chief counsel has reason organization. He points to DOnne11y'S retention by the employers association and the latter's refusal to expel mem bers that are parties to combinations"
 He is convinced that the alleged re- forms are mere shams and that the employers association as now con- stituted must be prosecuted and de- stroyed It is not possible, however, that anything will be done until the end of March, when MT. Untermyer returns from his vacation in the south.
 MT. Norman said: We have abso- 1ute confidence in Mr. Donnelly. He is nothing more than paid secretary and a very capable man. Because MT. Untermyer didn't like the way MT. Donne1ly answered his questoins on the stand there is no reason why we should get rid of him.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
Safety Pocket.

A safety pocket that is easily at- tached to a corset and which Is not only healthier, but safer than the old chamois skin bag for carrying jewelry in, is made of rubber. It is shaped like a dress shield and is placed over the corset near the arm. One side, on which is the pocket, is under the cor set and the other side laps over. The flap has a clasp on it, which connects with the pocket itself, through the cor set cloth.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
TONES OF RUST
 LEAD TO BROWN
New Red Types Run From Dark est Into High Tints That
 Touch on RuSset and Gold.
GREEN IN FASHIONS FAVOR
Shade Is Promised Bright Future, Es- peciaIIy the Dark Bottle and Olive Hues-Navy Blue Losing
 Popularity.

Color, always an important factor in fashions, is claiming more than usual attention this season. This is practically the first time, notes Paris fashion correspondent, that the Paris dressmaker has had an opportunity to launch absolutely postwar colors. Dur ing the years that have succeeded the signing of the armistice it has been largely a question of using up stocks of both manufactured goods and raw materials. But throughout the sea sons which have intervened the French manufacturer has had time to readjust himself to a new regime, so that what is being shown this winter as novelty is actually new. Hence the new col ors appearing for 1921 are worthy of more than passing mention.
 Strong, well determined and definite describe the tones shown on the color cards for next spring. The choice of the Paris dressmaker and milliner is equally we'll defined. Red is the pres ent winter novelty, and it is antici- pated that its favor will be increased in the spring. In the new red series rust shades still are immensely pOpu- lar
 Rust Color Leads Into Brown.
 These rust tones gradually lead to brown, a color in high favor and shown in a very large assortment of tones, running from the deepest so-called black browns into high shades that touch on russet and gold.
 There is no reason why red and brown ever should have been cOnsid- cred as belonging to the autumn and winter They are infinitely more suit able to wear in the springtime. When the little green buds are shooting forth on the trees and nature every where is putting on new dresses we feel that we must be in keeping with our surroundings by being clothed in fresh new raiment and no color adaptS itself so readily and so cheer fully to the mood of spring as bright, warm red. Nor does it ever show off to greater advantage than in such setting as the soft green of new fOli- age. Later in the summer, when the streets are hot and dusty and the leaves parched and brown. red is not attractive.
 Green is another claimant for fash ions favor and>a big future is prOphe- sled for it, particularly the dark bot tie and olive shades.
 In the new cotton materials for the coming summer greens are prominent. It is interesting to notice the exact ness with which all the shades seen in silks have been reproduced in cotton fabrics. There are lovely deep-green organdies, with shadow printings in lighter shades of the same color. Of
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
To Sew Lace Edqe.

When you wish to sew lace or edg- ing to ruffles, pillowcases. petticoats and so on, first crease the hem as deep as you wish 1t; on this crease place the lace with the right side facing the goods, just as you would to whip it by hand and stitch 1t on by machine, holding the lace little full and the goods tight, thus giving the required fullness without basting. Then turn up the hem and stitch.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

course, this treatment is not confined to green, for the new cOttons appear to have been successfully dyed in every hue under the sun, but much more is made of the green shades this year than for long time past.
 Navy Blue Loses Popularity.
 Owing to the marked preference for the foregoing color blue is less inn pOrtant. In fact, there is a minimum of blue in the new color cards in pro- portion to the prominence of the above mentioned colOrs It will not be easy for the American woman to depart from navy blue, which always has been a favorite with her. She has worn it so continuously that the navy blue dress or suit has become almost q national uniform. It will be refresh ing to see a number of other cOlors. for the one great criticism of our dressing Is that there is so little va rfety in 1t. Apparently every woman
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

Harsh criticism of our associates for failure to do their full duty to- ward the union label, card and button does not always bring the desired re- sult but setting a good example usually does.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
FISHER SIGNS WITH REDS.

Middlebury, Vt, Feb. 25.-Ray Fish CT, pitcher of the Cincinnati Nationals, has forwarded his signed contract to the club.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

chooses the same color and the same model
 In laces, veilings and pattern veils the launching of these new colors is very pronounced. Lovely lace pat tern veils in colors are being used by the Smartest milliners. Manufa cturers are looking forward to a big midwin- ter and early spring season on col ored wells. Often such novelty will constitute the entire trimming on a very smart hat. In all millinery lines a predOminance of these new shades is apparent
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
Feathers in Greens and Browns.

Costly feathers, such as paradise and aigrette and their limitations, are no longer in black, but must be in one of the new dark greens or browns. Preference is given for these colors in evening headdresses of metal fabrics, which show a combination of them in
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

Play fair-spend union-earned money for union-labeled products.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

BOOTS AND SHOES Besse-Richey Co.,, 784 Chapel St. Cummings & Frawley, Boston Branch Shoe Store, 845 Chapel St. Sorosis Shoe Co.,, 8l4 Chapel St. Lewis Shoe Co.,, Room '23, Liberty Bldg, 152 Temple St.
 BUILDERS SUPPLIES New York Plumbing & Masons Sup ply Co.,, 43 Dixwell Ave-
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25
THEATRES
WATCHES

The Bijou Jewellers, The Store of Quality, B Church St. Samuel H. Kirby & Sons, Inc, 822 Chapel St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-02-25

Tfs bsrfs4 Ed5Sn S fP4oD PhoD: Ths p6s s Roy J. Ward, 176 Temple St.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
HONOR OF IRISH DEAD
Delegations Coming From Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Dover
Tomorrow.

Large delegations of Friends Of
Irish Freedom from Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Dover. as well AZ other
nearby places viii como 70 Whining
ton tomorrow 20 attend the memorial
services in honor of the heroic dead
in ireland at tho Garrick Theatre I'm
the afternoon Tho Baltimore contin-
gent will be headed hy tho Hon
stephen J McDonouEh. member Of
the Maryland state senate.
Much interest in the affair has bccn
aroused hy the announcement that
TT Rev Michael j Gallagher. Bishop
of Detroit and national president Of
tho Friends Of Irish Freedom. and Rt
Rev Henry Grattan Mythen. bishop
az the Greek Orthodox Church. and
national secretary Protestant Friends
~ Irish Freedom. will come TO this
city and make addresses, The dis
tinguishcd visitors viii be received by
tho following committee Of clergy and
laynen: Rev. John J. Dougherty. Rev.
Edward ! Mealey. Rev. Thomas +.
Waldron. Rev. Leonard Walters. Rev.
D. c. Comisky. Dover: Rev. John Ker-
win. Rev Francis Tucker. John A.
Nalloy. Francis Z. Lynch, Matthew
I.ally. John +. Healy. Frank NJ. Sewer.
Thomas F. Gormley, Jerome J. Herley.
Edward Bradley, John Mulvena.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09
False Alarm.

The district fire companies were call
cd out last night by a false alarm Of
fire sent in from box 125 at Commerce
and Dock streets shortly after II
O'Clock last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09
M. P. CONFERENCE VOTES
PAY MINIMUM OF $1,000
Parsonage Also VIII be Guaran-
teed to Ministers Who Are
Married.

Newark. X. j.. April "a salary Of
not less than $1,000 per year. with
parsonage for the married minister. re-
ceiycd the Endorsement Of the Maryland
Methodist Protestant Conference here
yesterday Ii was decided that when
congregation is unable 10 pay tho $1,000
the deficiency viii he made up by tho
conference
Tho conference also decided TO cstah-
hsh board Of survey for the summer
months This question ocCasioncd con-
siderable discussion. The board will
not only arrange for the reErouping Of
country churches. but Will act IN an
advisory capacity regarding sites for
new churches. and will pass Judgment
not only upon the type Of cdiice 10 he
erected as a church. but Will also have
to be consulted in tho event Of the pur-
chase Of a parsonage. or in regard 10
extensive improvements in the church.
When funds are asked from the an
uual conference. the approval Of this
board Will he required. When the local
church is in a position to supply all tho
funds for building. only the advice Of
this committee viii have 10 be sought
and il viii be optional with the church
as 10 the acceptance Of this advice.
In the afternoon session plans for
committee Of three ministers and three
laymen To constitute a committee on
evangelism was also appointed and tho
clergymcn were asked 10 serve at least
two weeks in evanEelistiC work.
Reports were also read from the dea-
Coness board: and announcement was
made that four young women OF the
Deaconess Home will graduate at the
commencement exercises that viii take
place in ST. Johns Church. Baltimore.
May II.
II is understood from various reports
circulating around the conference that
there viii be very few changes made in
the pulpits of the larger churches. Rev
| p ". Crosby. Of Dover Del. and the
| Rev. II. r. Jester OF Parksley. Va, are
slated, it is said. for Eutaw Church.
| Baltimore or North Carolina Avenue.
| Washington. which ministers will go
/ to which church is not known. The
Rev. Avery Donovan. Of St James. at
| Worton. Kent county. Md. is men
| toned for Parksley. Va,
| Rev. G. G. Bacchus. OF Centreville,
/ Md. has retired for a period of one year
/ from active service in the conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09
GLADYS GABRIEL WINS
Defamation CONTEST
MiddIetown Girl Awarded First
Prize at du Pont High School
Last Night.

In defamation contest held for
high school students of New Castle
county In du Pont High School last
evening, the first prize of $40 was won
by Gladys Gabriel of the Middletown
High School, whose theme was An
Opera-George AIDE" The second prize
Of So was awarded Catharine Roberts,
of Delaware City High School. on her
paper. THE Lie" and the third OF
$3.50 was won by Harold Riggs, of du
Pont High School. whose subject was
Michael Strogoas." The judges were
Fred Parsons. superintendent of Clay
mont school. Mrs Francis Il. Mccoy
and Mrs. F'loy Booth These three
students. with an equal number from
Kent and Sussex counties, will com
pete for state championship in con-
tost in Dover next Friday night. when
larger prizes will be at stake
The other seven contestants and
their themes were Charles King. New
Castle High school THE Turk Must
CO." Mary Barnard. du Pont. Con
stantius and the Lion" Anna Little,
Newark. Uncle Rumus Comments on
'Preachin' dat am Preachin':" Julia
Higgins. Delaware City. The Abandon
cd Elopoment." Sarah Pearson. New
ark. Hero Comes Bride" Ellie
Walls. New Castle. The Genius Of
Modern Patriotism" Rogers Four
acre. Middlctown. The New South"
Resides the contest. n musical pro
gram was enjoyed, Dorothy Crawford
gave a soprano solo; the Glee Club OF
du Pont High rendered selections;
Edward Frederick. Of du Pont High
gave Cornet solo. and the pupils of
Delaware city High performed piano
duet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09
Win a So Prize.

Boys and girls. here is a chance for
YOU. Read page I.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-09

by the resignation Of William r.. Bush.
The position carries q salary of 800 a
year. Efforts 20 have the salary doiib-
led were defeated.
The matter Of awarding the contract
for cutting the grass in the parks was
postponed and referred 10 the executive
committee for actign when tho quea-
tion arose as TO whether II would be-
cheaper TO have the grass cut ~ con-
tractor as heretofore or buy a pnwer
cutter. The majority Of the members
were not inclined ~ look favOrabiy on
the purchase Of tho motor cutter but
the matter was referred to the exocu-
tive committee. Two bids for moving
the grass were received. there being
only a difference Of four cents IN tho
contract prices submitted.
The board approved the transfer ~ a
tract of land in Alapocas Woods ~ the