New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-28
Cupid's Court to Pick Mates
For Thousands of Applicants
Lovers Cooperative Union Swells to Mighty froPor
tons and HammontOn, n. j., Expects
Tented Colony to Attend Its Sessions

sey. and here's three lonely widow
ers who would like % team double
again. and there's lots more good guys
who are In the same box. Something
ought 10 be done 10 bring these parties
together. What We should do is 70 take
All the names Of the women and All the
names Of the men and put them In a
hat and draw them out. Then wnoso-
ever's name came out with SOMEBODY
else those two would Get themselves
all hitched UP again and live happy
ever after
IL was In these simple words that the
great idea was born. And now there
are more than a thousand antwers 20
the suggestions which have been
printed across the countryside that
couples seeking soul Fates might be
alive Union. They have come from
Texas and from Maine, and the Call
fornia entries are expected along any
dav. Most Of them come from New
York and Philadelphia. Proving again,
as Editor Delker sapiently puts u, that
where there's lot OF people al
crowded together there's also lot Of
loneliness. because In the big cities the
folk don't get chance 20 court one
with the other.
The Lovers Cooperative Union Is
going TO Ak all that Its questionnaire,
nicely turned out b. Editor Delker's
hand press, is 20 be distributed this
week The details Of the selection
process for August rs are being per-
feeted. and 10 give the whole thing the
RIGHT sort OF atmosphere the ques-
tlonnalre has A. the head II the sheet
A striking representation Of pair Of
homing pigeons.
Here's the Questionable
Editor Delker says these are turtle
doves. or II they are not, they'll answer
the purpose. This Is the questionnaire;
/. Name in full.
2. Residence.
3. Color or race.
4. Age.
8. Height.
6. Weight
7. Complexion.
s. Color Of hair.
.. Coloraof eyes.
10. Where born.
II. Religion.
IL. Occupation.
IS. Condition Of health.
II. II not In perfect health specify
ailment or affection.
is. Has the applicant ever been
married.
io. Has he or she cver been di-
vorcedl
II. II so. who received the deereel
IS. on what grounds vas the decree
granted
ie n widow or widower, how
many children are living7
20. II any, give their ages and sex.
p. How far advanced arc you from
an education standpoint, as regards
public or private schools
%. Has applicant ever had college
educationl
%. What pleasures OF amusements
suit you best7
"a. Has applicant any special tai
ents. such as music, singing painting
elocution?
rs. Would you insist on your mate
20 be having similar talent7
90. = u essential that your mate
should come from the same community
you are living in
q. II not, do you prefer ?hiladei-
phia. New York or Chieagol
%. Or do you prefer smaller city,
A small town, a suburban home or
farn7
20. DO You use intoxicating drinks
30. GIVE two references, one prefer
ably from a priest or pastor.
ri. Tell In detail something Of your
own personality.
80. Tell In full detail your own ideas
OF the kind OF mate you would like 70
secure. specifying physical build. sp-
pearance, tastes, morals, languages
spoken, financial standing and DISPOSE
ton.