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scheme she fancies; from wool she may design sports hat of the type so much in favor; and filet laces- clean cut, beautiful and durable may be her offering to the housewife as a trim for towels. napkins. buffet scari or lunch cloth. And if she both embroiders and crochets, her gift to her housekeeping friends will be well come indeed. Towels, hand or guest size, as well as bath, take on added glory when edged with lace and em- broidered with the personal mono gram: a luncheon set may have both edge and monogram or else the one or the other; and tea cloths. bridge sets, sheets and pillow slips have an added value when some bit of hand adornment makes them personal. New stamped linens of foreign weave come with well-designed plans for colored embroidery. The stitches are simple outline, cross stitch, buttonhole--and they make effective lunch sets. side board scarfs and center pieces.
 From the illustration one may get an idea of the variations possible with unbleached sheeting as a foundation for applique andbuttonholed with matching embroidery floss. Entire sets. including bedspread, bolster. pillow and table covers, and the neces- sary scarfs for bureau. cnifforobe and dressing table. may be worked out in colors that harmonize with the hangings and decorations of the room they will adorn. These pieces are
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three-Quarter length coat of chin chilla shows several unusual features; al loose back, bloused front and wide sleeves. strapped down at the wrist to give an uncommon finish. The narrow skirt of the homespun is wrap p-around type, the hem edge and fold outlined with a band of chinchilla. The result is a suit that belongs, undoubtedly, to the sports class. yet is dressy enough for almost any daytime event.
 Togs For The Active sportswoman
 If she hunts, or indulges In trap shooting. there is comfort, warmth and convenience in the knicker suit of suede. The coat Is so cut that 1t is roomy, yer warm. while sleeves and collar, strapped snugly down, keep out the cold. Huge patch pockets that button securely accommodate the little things one Is sure to need for any pleasant day of sports. The boots lace to the knicker band at the knee, and are sturdy, waterproof affairs that promise the utmost in comfort as well as service.
 The pictured model of utility coat Is typical of the garment without which no sports outfit would be com plete. The beaver collar is notice ably narrow. in contrast to the huge shawl collars that trim the dressier coats and wraps. Such a collar might be detachable The coat is usable. smart and attractive, for one may motor, tramp or travel In it; go to
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to be had already stamped. or one may buy the materials. stencil the pattern that pleases her fancy and apply the desired colors. The practicality of the idea rests not only in the low mi tial cost, but in the wearing quality of the materials. There is insurance agains. fading, if one chooses fast colors for the applique.
 The present season stresses the monogram, not only on linen for household use, but on the dainty gar ments for personal wear. Handker- chiefs quite naturally call for initials or a monogram. and underthings are much more individual when the ini- tials Of the prospective owner adorn them. The newest note in blouses is the monogram blouse. Such blouse. when of the tailored type. in crepe de chine or Habutai silk. is rarely lovely thing. It may be white with a piping, banding or a perky frill the color of the monogram; or 1t may be colored, and monogrammed in self or a contrasting shade. The blouse may be had ready made, and the work of embroidering the monogram will be slight in proportion to the resultant touch of individuality.
 This present season ribbon is fac- tor one must surely reckon with in the matter of home made gifts. as well as fashion. Everybody is always using ribb ,n for something or other-wit- ness the buyers waiting patiently for
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Fashions Favorite Fur

T7H HETHER 1t be a fur-trimmed kk suit, a furred coat or a coat of w fur, there Is sure to be one or the other in every wardrobe. The taste of the individual may vary as to what that fur shall be. but fashion herself has made definite choice Of caracui, evidenced by the prodigality with which she uses it for trimmings as we'll as entire garments. And there's real cleverness In her choice. for 1t is workable, durable. practical. the while 1t is graceful flattering and beautiful. Another reason for it's un- doubted vogue is It's adaptabillty, for not only is 1t to be had in a range of colors so wide that 1t Is a trimming possibility for almost any shade of material, but 1t lends itself most at- tractively to the new lines. It is the favorite fur for the coatee type of fur sports jacket that has been so generally adopted for daytime wear; It collars and bands the knee length coat and the full length wrap; and 1t goes Into partnership with wool vel vet fabrics in the reversible coat that may be worn either side out.
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WHEN YOU BUY THE ALL-PURPOsE DRESS

IT T is well to remember that the
 success of any gown, whether 1t . be for practical use or "dress-up,
 depends upon two things-material and lines, always supposing. of course, that one has been eminently sensible in the choice of color. Rarely. If ever. does ono find just the model she wishes in "ready-to-wear." Either the sleeve is wrong, or the trimming or the neckline. This is specially true of the daytime dress-the good look ing, smart, yet serviceable gown. planned for hard wear. The real fault lies in the fact that the average buyer accepts or rejects the model as a whole, without troubling to study its possibilities. Color. material and lines may be quite satisfactory. but the real worth of the model Is wholly dis guised by some awkward bit of trim ming-that may easily be removed.
 Many of these garments come.
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bility. After all. the problem of the home made gift is one quite easy of solution. If ons sews. knits or crochets. she will find no trouble &C., quiring new and interesting things to keep her busy. If the work entails some new stitch or an unknown pro- cess. she will find instruction ready at hand in the shop or department where she makes her purchase. for such in- struction is part of the present day efficiency in service.
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bon roses fer the scarf or collar of fur. It makes braided or woven girdle with long loops and ends as a pleasing variation from the metal girdles that are everywhere.
 And-given frame-lengths of rib- bon in the desired shade, a fat little uncovered pin-cushion, and yards and yards of trimming galloon-perhaps should add infinite patience" to the list-and the above pictured sewing basket for boudoir is glorious possi-
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eventually. to bargain racks. and are sold for less than cost to make clearance. The clever woman. who has real eye to economy. will seek them there. and choose from the group some model whose color. lines and fabric please her. Then. with 6 min mum of labor, she will proceed to make the dress exactly what she wishes 1t to be. Details of finish that are unsatisfactory may be done over:
 fussy trimming may be removed; an attractive collar substituted for the cheap lace or lawf-swith which the neck is finished; and presto! the price is we'll worth the price. originally asked for it when 1t hung on the reg ular" racks. A negative gown has be- come a positive one, and the price was low only because the really good
 model was concealed beneath poorly chosen details of fpish and trimming.
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LII ILo WOTlQ Ol WOiildHhAn4 A5 cutting, piecing, embroidering- casting or on binding off. this v busy holiday times. Needles. whether they be for sewing or for knitting. are flying back and forth. weaving a length of scarf or the sleeve of sweater; fashioning bit of fnery or some clever decoration for the home. The truly forehanded giver of gifts is never without her needles and only Christmas. but all the year round is gift time. Hardly 8 month but marks wedding. birthday or an anniversary. and no matter how splen- did the gift of silver, jewelry. or art may be, it lacks the thoughtful per sonal touch of the carefully planned. cleverly executed, hand made gift. It may be only trif1e in itself, but since loving thought inspired 1t, 1t Is glori- fled.
 With the coming of the great world war nearly every woman learned to kni., and found 1t pleasant as an occu- patton. as well as purposeful and practical. So there are wonderful pos abilities for home made gifts in knit wear, ranging from handknit scarf and cap sets through the varied sweater models to the entire knitted dress de- signed for sports wear. For the woman who crochets, as well as knits, there are even greater possibilities From beads and silk sine may evolve stunning beaded bag, In any color
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service at any busy ribbon counter! But this particular year. the beauty of the ribbon itself is incentive enough to start even the most skeptical-who pretends not to believe in home made gifts-makiug things for Christmas
 Ribbon fashions bags large and bags small; practical bags and frivilous bags briefy--bags for anything and everything. It makes wee ribbon roses for trimming lingerie; huge ribbon roses for the corsage; in-between rib-
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THE TREND OF FASHION

Z7u HAT. news In the fashion marts !? kAu Nothing really definite. as yet, W but persistent rumors, neverthe- less. We are in the midst of a season that features tho uneven hemline. long-waisted effects, long skirts and side draperies-so what more natural than a showing of models that feature no one of those four style details ? Skirts show an inclination to move higher, so does the waistllne, while several new models feature the straight hemline. Front draperies seem to be replacing the side. and the three piece suit is giving way to the two piece suit, planned for wear with a separate blouse. Fashion will bear watching, that Is certain
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tical comfort. They are one important reason why the Northland has become a rival of Southern shores. and rival really to be reckonsd with, since ski Ing, skating and tobogganing have thrilis-and spills-that bathing and yachting in summer seas could never equal. And one may wear the togs, though she never be inclined to do or dare, yet enjoys dressing the part. notwithstanding.
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entirety the whole costume. from tam o-shanter cap to stout. sensible boots, is exactly what the active sportswoman should wear when an element of danger attends her pleas ure.
 Though sports togs were designed primarily for sports, their wide accept ance has been only a logical result of their colorful. fancIfuI. withal prac-
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market in 1t, or to business. and yet be fittingly and comfortably clad.
 And if she would asking go. what outfit could promise more of freedom and practical comfort than the one pictured above? No clinging skirts hamper her movements, and there Is undoubted warmth in the wool sweater, gloves, scarf and cap that wrap her in soft becomingness. Taken in its
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The Sportswoman May Gratify Her Fancy for the Picturesque in Out floor Apparel = Practical Comfort the Impulse of the
 Mode in Sports Clothes

and the accessories of gloves, scarfs, hats and hosiery. Its natural color most attractive, its texture soft and pleasing, it takes to tailored details and fine Things in a genuinely fetch ing way. It is fabric of adaptability, and wherever there are sports, there too, will be sports togs of camers hair, worn by the menfolk as we'll as the women.
 The Tailored Topcoat
 And topping them all-for added warmth, or for smartness-there must be swagger topcoat, fiawless in work manship and appealing in style. 1t may be of imported Scotch or Irish tweed, large plaid, small check or herringbone weave. or a natural col ored fleece-there are numerous yaria- tions of the old. as well as many new materials. But whatever the fabric, there will be interesting details of wide sleeves and raglan shoulders; patch pockets, half-moon top pockets and satchel hip pockets; huge collars; and buckled belts and ornamental but tons. Lines will be youthful. swagger. jaunty-slimness achieved by inverted back pleats and tailored lines. A de- taehable fur collar may be had for the occasion when such a collar is desir- able. Bright hats of soft velvet. plush, velours or felt complement these coats.
 An Unusual Knicker Suit
 Tn decided contrast to the usual knicker suit. both in mode and fabric, is tEe model above, with its coat that reaches almost to the knee, giving more warmth to the wearer, the while it makes for slenderness. Strictly tailored, yet with a jaunty air. 1t meets the actual needs of the sportswoman most satisfactorily. It's material is Oxford melton cloth, and wool hose and a scarf and cap set complete the outfit.
 We have been so long accustomed d to the sports suit of tweed that any variation of 1t is a decided innovation. But now it's whispered that the very newest sports suits-whether of tweed or some other material-are costume suits as well. And the pictured suit of homespun and chinchilla is an ex- ample of the way capricious fashion surprises us, now and then. The
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{" IL the world of womankind Is cutting. piecing, embroidering-
 casting or on binding of, this busy holiday times. Needles.
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tend to make one unpopular and harsh
 The very center of the nervous sys- tenn" then, Is small thing, Life is full of very small things, and the very small things are the wearing things, They are the things that irritate con- tinually; the total of these things makes most of life's unpleasantnesses and that total gets into mans being changing him from the good-natured creature he should be If he is to be happy, into the easily reused person who is never absolutely at peace, con- tented.
 Bearing in mind how small IS that little heart of the nervous system, and bearing in mind how great in power is the total of the irritating small things of life. it will benefit every man to meet each one of those small things with equanimity and calmness If only for the sake of that little cubic inch of matter" which makes us kind or cruel, attractive or ds- agreeable.
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permeatcs the halls of that great building,
 As ~ ncic Joe" passes from these
 scenes, mon who remain should look
 far into their own conscience and see if they are still bound by old habits Of thought which are inadequate 10 grapplc with the problems of today. if they arc unable 70 recognize things as they are today under todays light, It is very different light, and it changes conditions that have long existed, Those conditions may ap- parcntly bc the same us they were ten, twenty, thirty years ago, but they are not the same. Only one who Is able 10 break the old lamp and turn on tho new electricity is able 10 judge properly just how those old conditions look today. and wherein they need repairing The old light will not dis close the weak spots. will not show where screw is loose, bolt missing. \ new light is needed, and younger mon, new and inexperienced perhaps, but nevertheless having the advantage Of kecner eyes and newer light, should not be awcd by tho steady glow of that old, dignified light into drop ping that which they bring 10 shed fresh radiance upon the things over which they will have charge.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-15
WORTH NOTING.

There is a certain representative from Oklahoma who has the habit Of saying some pretty sensible things in plain, homely words Several times attention has been attracted to the soundncss of remarks attributed to especially noteworthy because the good sense shown was on matters not exactly within the traditional sphere of the class of persons to whom this particular representative belonged
 The other day this individual re- proved women rather severely for sit ting back and criticizing men for their acts in politics merely because the critics were women and the acts were the acts of men. The representative advised women to get busy them- selves to place themselves in a po- sition to do something worth while in politics-to get in position where their actions would seount-by work ing with those who had power Of or ganization, namely political party. It was not wise, was this represen- tative's idea, to form Woman's S party to favor only those things that would be good for women, and to op pose those things that men wanted just because men wanted them.
 Then this representative came out, in a talk about the movies" and said that there wasn't anything the matter with them that the people could not right. The people get what they want" are the words used. If its's rottenness they want, that's what they get. They'll never get bet ter than they demand. No, l don't believe in Federal action in the di- recton of cleaning up the movies. If all the rottenness prevails in Holly wood as thespapers say. why nothing can be done about it until the people who go to the movies do it. You can't change the world by scolding it. All you do by talking about the jazz evil and movie rottenness is to ad- vertse it. You only make things worse through nagging." Lack Of personal responsibility and selfishness Is the greatest trouble with the world today, says this really remarkable representative.
 All this is remarkable to many people coming as it does from woman-for these are. the sentiments of Miss Alice Robertson, who, woman, opposed woman suffrage, yet was elected to Congress from Okla homa.
 Those who would appreciate near ing great secret arc informed that there is nothing at all remarkable about a womans ability to utter good, practical common sense
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There were four basins in Farming ton, one at the north and near the road going to Unionville, one just to the right of the street going down to the old saw and grist mill the one we could see from our house and one at the south end, close to the road going out to the Pennington depot.
 In after years I heard a reason giv- en why the railroad was built where it now is The reason given was that the town of Pennington would not subscribe for any of the railroad stock. I do not know as that is the true reason; at any rate little north of Plainville the road left the canal and returned to it at Avon.
 There was a feeder canal that took water from the river just north of Unionville, and emptied into the main canal before it crossed the aqueduct. It was a fine spot around there for strawberries and low vine blackber- ries. My chum (of course I had one), and I used often to follow the old canal north from town and cross the river on the aqueduct. There was a three story factory on the bank of the basin we could see, where they made all kinds of pitchforks and I think iron rakes. That went out of busi- mess when the canal was emptied or soon after
 Tn time, this building was bought and fitted up as laundry and to house the employees Of Miss Sarah Porter's school My chum and his wife are still living in Pennington and I think he would vouch for what I have written. I went over there the first part of last September and had nice visit with them, for three or four hours.
 I often wonder what the old town would be today if the railroad had followed the canal. I was born in January, 1s44, in Newington.
 My parents moved to Pennington when I was three months old. l grew up there until. was s years old, when l enlisted in February. 1862 in the army and served three years and sevon months, lacking ten days.
 My chum's name is Albert Hart. Mine is Charles Fl. Whaples;. two more names to add to those in MT. Ushers' article of the 18th.
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u NCILE JOE CANNON"

Joseph Gurncy Cannon, eighty-f five years old now serving his twenty third term in Congress, will not De a candidate for reelection. There is no more interesting figure in Washington than his. Probably there will be more words of sincere regret spoken and political life than there would be over the departure from that field Of any other person in the country. His serr- ice has been noteworthy for it's con- tinujty. Probably he has been happy in it. Possibly his fife has been more pleasant to him in the role he has played than it would have been in any other capacity,
 But there should be no mawkish, maudlin expressions Of deep regret other than personal regret that an interesting, often lovable per- will disappear from Wash ington Rather there should he renewing of determination for energy and activity on the part of those who remain. New men should come to the capitol with fresh ideas fresh, way of thinking, strong enough 10 stand on their feet unin- guenced by the atmosphere of old ways, old customs, old traditions that
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NERVES

An inch may be a very important distance-e especially if it is on the end of ones nose, as the old saying goes. But further than that not long ago Professor G. II. Parker, of Har- yard University, stated that the very center of the nervous system, contain ing about nine billion cells, is only an inch in extent and yet, he said "Yalc University exists to train that cubic inch of natter \.
 The Harvard Professor was not tEY- ing to belittle Yale by asserting that it existed to train such small thing as that inch. Merely he happened to be talking in New Haven and he wanted to make more emphatic his statement to the effect that man is kindly or cruel, attractive or dls- agreeable in accordance with the con dition of his nervous system.
 To the layman this fact would in dicate that it was pretty important to train that inch properly-that, if one would be kindly rather than cruel, attractive rather than disagree able, it hehoovcs one to cultivate those qualities that will sooth. not harass the nerves, will strengthen not weak en the power of the nerves to remain placid and not subject to continual periods of excitement that will stir them up bringing the result that will