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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
Duke of Y0rk's Fiar,ce Receives
Fortune in Rare Wedding Gifts

laces of unrivalled beauty. and a
wedding ring of pure Australian gold
which have been bestowed on Lady
Elizabeth by the duke.
Remarkable Clock Given.
Most unusual OF all the presents,
however Is remarkable clock, which
in addition to showing the hours.
minutes and seconds in the usual
way, also indicates the day of the
week and of the month and the
phases of the moon. After strik in 6
each hour it plays march. On the
dial is a representation OF Whitehall.
while features of the king. queen and
all the members of the royal family
pass around in gay procession.
AS becomes a Scottish clock, no
marches are played on Sunday. nor is
there a procession. These actions are
automatically stopped on the sabbath.
The clock is the gift of the city
of Glasgow. II was made in 1904
for King George Ill, and is one of
the finest mechanical pieces ever pro-
duced in Scotland.
$500 Pounds of Cnke Sent.
Another novel gift is an illum-
mated address of congra tulations from
10000 boys of the Young Mems
Christian Association. Fourteen huge
weight of 2,Se0 pounds have already
been presented to the bride, and an
other is en- route from Montreal.
The privy council has as yet made
no decision as to the future position
of the bride, but it is believed that
the king is reserving this as d sur
prise and that he Will confer a royal
title upon her on the day of the
wedding.
King George is selecting the
hymns to be sung at the ceremony In
Westminster Abbey. One OF those
especially favored is The King of
Love My Shepherd Is
Honeymoon Near London.
1t Is understood that the first part
Of the honeymoon will be spent in a
mansion about thirty miles from
London, use of which has been offer
ed by its owner. Mrs. Greville. a
friend of the royal family. The
couple will later go to Glamis Castle.
the brides home.
During the last week Lady Eliza
beth has been endeavoring to obtain
suitable servants for her household.
AS far as possible she desires that
they be royal servants by breeding
and descent. The duke will employ
former soldiers as his household as
sistants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 14.-When Lady
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon takes up her
abode with the Duke OF York after
the wedding on April 20, she will
have one of the most sumptuous
wardrobes in the world as we'll as
a wealth of priceless jewels and
enough furniture and gifts to flll a
dozen homes.
Modistes of New York, Paris, Lon
don, Rome and even far-off Australia
are contributing their skill in crea-
some persons say is richer than that
which was prepared for Princess
Mary. The future duchess already
has sixty-fiVe gowns and an endless
variety of tea. evening and sport
frocks, as we'll as numberless furs
and hats
Wreath From Florfdn.
Rare and handsome gifts to the
value of tens of thousands of dol
lars continue to pour in upon the
bride and bridegroom. Even Amer
leans and Canadians are remember
ing the couple as evidence of their
friendship and good wishes. On her
superb wreath of orange bios
SONS. the gift of the Canadian Club
of Florida. 1t is now being packed
in Ice for shipment to New York
on the last boat that could bring
it here before the marriage.
The most costly of the gifts is
a series of pearl and diamond neck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
D. c. 0FF|C|ALSBA
BRICK SALE DRIVE
Contest by Mission to Raise
$4,000 Endorsed by Com
missioner Oyster.

Endorsement OF the Central Union
Missions ick-selling contest" to
raise $4,000 to complete the fund
necessary to start work on the pro-
posed new building has been given
by District Commissioner James F.
Oyster. Health Officer Fowler, Fire
Marshal Watson and Maj. Daniel
Sullivan, superintendent of police.
Each of these men bought bricks in
the contest and in doing SO wrote a.
letter indorsing the contest and urg-
ing the necessity for a new building.
In his letter MIR. oyster says: 1T
is with a great deal of pleasure thai
contribute toward the bricks for the
Central Union Mission and Children's
Emergency Home fund The necessity
for new building has long been in
my mind from the standpoints both Of
structure and comfort"
rn Mr.: F sSat ,,s says: Il am glad to
occupied by the Central Union Mission
is to be replaced by modern sanj-
tary building. The present building
Is insanitary and unsuitable for the
purpose it is being used"
Chief Watson is emphatic in his
denunciation of the present building.
He calls attention to its dangerous
SSo nn1I on saying ;Sd I Ian, am glad to
Central Union Mission is to be started
in June. as the old one has been
pronounced dangerous and 1t would
be impossible to permit it to be occu-
pied longer. 1t is unfit for the pur-
pose for which 1t is being used"
Maj. Sullivan also bought a brick,
stating as he did so that he was glad
to have that much Of a part in the
erection of the new building, for he
is always interested in any Organize
ton that contributes to the religious,
moral or social uplift of the city.
These letters were read by Mrs.
Bennett. wife of John S. Bennett,
superintendent of the mission, who,
with her husband. is in charge of the
contest, at the last weekly luncheon
Of the team captains. At the luncheon
reports were made of the sale of
bricks amounting to more than
$4,000.
1t was announced by Mr.. Bennett
that the campaign would continue
through the month of April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
WILL PLANT ROSES.

A memorial rose planting In the
gardens surrounding the buildings of
the National Woman's Party. list and
A streets northeast, at 4 o'clock this
afternoon, in honor Of the memory Of
Clara Barton. will be In charge OF
Miss Carrie Harrison. chairman of the
memorial meeting.
Preceding this Mrs. Donald Hooker
of Maryland will speak on the
psychological effect on the progress
of the nation with the winning OF
absolute equality. Miss Lavinia Egan
will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15

pany. Mr.. Lanier Winslow will no
doubt be compelled to resign from
the diplomatic service for which he
prepared himself with great pains
and which he hoped to make his life
career, to attend to the important
family interests. The Winslows pur-
chased a handsome villa mar Dinard
and were conspicuous members of its
extensive American colony. This viii
la Is now leased by the dowager, Mrs.
William X. Vanderbilt. who eventual
ly may become it's owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
Tales of Well Known Folk
In Social and Official Life

CONTINUED from Eleventh Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-15
Three-Day Sale of Notions

Brass Pins. 400 count; Eng
fish make and De Long. To-
Special, 3 papers for. L ~
Safety Pins, Three-more
and De Long make; white,
black and gold; all sizes.
Special. ) cards To-
Tor .......... Avn
Puritan Dressmakers' Pins,
12-lb. boxes: sizes 90
and 4. Special ... OI~
Snap Fasteners, good quail
ity; all sizes; black and white:
8 dozen on card. Spe- TO-
cial, cards for $50. LOO
Snap Fasteners, Wilsnaps.
De Long, 3-More, Kohl
noors; all sizes: black and
white. Special, 3 To-
cards for .......... 4O~
Mems Shirt Collar Bands,
good quality: all sizes. ~
Special, Three for -. AVS
Sanitary Aprons, large size;
white only. H.
Venus Silk Sanitary Aprons,
in flesh only; large co.
size. Special OSC
Notion Counter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31

degree team Of the H. A, A. q, u, 81
which the be Is a member,
Radio sets ana supplies AZ MaFans,
-aiVt.
The New britain chapter If tia
aassah sewing EFauR Of which Mrs,
!. snarskK il chairman met AZ Mrs,
swarskg's home on TUESDAY afiernon,
There vas a display Of all articles
made during The past winter Mrs,
fwansky served tea, The ladies who
were present made arrangements 10
go IN hadE 10 the liadassah card
party which il 10 b. held tonight Al
Grottn hall,
"fes, We Have Na RanaRaF" Co.
lnmhia Record al John A, Andrews
adyi,
Mrs. +, n, Flower and two children
have gone to Mount Washington, Gin
eihnati, o. 10 spend the month Of
June.
"0ld King Tut" Columbia Record
al John A. Andrews adT,
A. the Star Of Good viii lodge, s,
Of u, whist held Monday evening the
prize winners were as follows Mrs,
II. Chapman. Mrs. william Sherman,
Mrs, Fred Roy, Mrs, /" RnFkhardt,
nrs. l., ", n0rman, Mrs, Fred
Marion, Mrs, l., Thrall, Albert seheuy,
otto Maehalz. Peter nalana, \, Sweat,
James Mckay, Raymond Rice and
Charles Rmrkharht The Al gold
piece was awarded 10 Fred Screen,
Barney Google" Columbia Record
AZ John A, Andrews ndyt,
Laurel Court. o. Of A.. will hold It's
regular meeting in Masonic hall to-
morrow evening nj 7:45 o'clock, There
will be n social In the afternoon and
supper al Gao o'clock.
Lady Nest Of Owls will decorate
the graves Of deceased members sun
day afternoon. Members will meet
nj Central Square at 3 o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
Meet Death in Lake as
They Can't Get Out Of Car

Lakewood. n. J.. May s1.-EImpris-
oned In the back seat of an santomo-
bile which backed through an iron
railing and plunged into Lake Wan
eta, Mrs. Tottie Morris and Miss Ger
trudc Justice OF Philadelphia were
killed yesterday. Their two mon COM
panions escaped injury but were held
by police pending an investigation
Tho machine dropped into ten feet
of water. ".
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
RUSSIAN SITUATION
Soviet Government Is Giving Serious
Consideration Ia latest Note Of
Great britain,
Nv The Associated Press.

ny The Associated Press
Moscow, May ai,-The Soviet gov
eminent is gra~ely considering the
latest demands Of Great Britain in the
Anglo Russian dispute which are re-
ported 10 include lnsistenee upon the
withdrawal Of the Russian representa-
tives from Persia and Afghanistan
where they have heen accused Of anti
British propaganda. While no in
ftrurtions to I.eonld Krassin Soviet
representative In London. have yet
been forwarded. the tone Of the off,
eihl press indicates that Russia has
already yielded ms far as possible.
Tho Isvestia declares that the mp
petite ~ Lord cur2on the British Sec
rotary for foreign affairs. Is growing
as he eats" and that he is striving
for a break.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
COST OF Bridge At
WAREHOUSE POINT
County Wants Highway Commits.
sion 10 Pay HALF OIL Expense

Hartford. May si,-The Warehouse
Point bridge was the topie Of discus
sion nj meeting of the Hartford
county delegates In the general as
sembly N meeting this morning,
Tho bridge cost Hartford county
$500. oh0 10 construct, but the apnra-
priations committee has turned down
bill 10 reimburse tho county by
$3.50. oo0. The county taN would ey.
perience a marked Jump N tho bill II
not paid. Chairman John II. Tfum-
bull of rlainyilie md Senator Richard
Covert of New Britain framed a bill
10 authorize tho highway commission
10 reimburse the county for its con-
sirnetion. Senator Samuel Doty OK
pressed fear that II the bridge Is turn
ed over 10 the state. the highway COM
mission would not reimburse the
county. Senator noty was assured
that the commission favored the plan
and so the matter was patched up
with an amendment that tho highway
commission pay on or before January
]. 1924. The date idea was accepted.
When the matter came Zip In the
senate. John +. Brooks. senator from
1'orrington. asked If the highway
commissions funds will be depleted
by $3.50. 900 If the bin is passed. Sena-
tor Trumbnll explained the highway
fund system. The Torrington senator
expressed fear that favorable action
might establish a precedent In road
construction. but Senator Covert OF
New Britain reminded him that all
bridges across the Connecticut river
with the exception of those in Hart
ford county, have been paid for in
whole or in part by the state.
On vote in the senate. the bill was
accepted and passed on TO the house
of representatives where it was tabled
for printing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
FIELD day FOR PUPILS
OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Athletic Contests Arranged For Wal
nut Hill Park Assembly Next
Wednesday Afternoon

Miss Catherine Tormay and Roma
Bergami have been selected as Judges
in the competitive athletic events to
be held for pupils in the elementary
schools next Wednesday at Walnut
Hill park,
The events will be preceded by a
mass drill and pledge of allegiance to
the flag. In the obstacle race. the East
Nathan Hale, Smalley and Smith
school teams will run the first race
and the Bartlett Rockwell. Lincoln.
Northend and Osgood Hill schools
will he run in the same way The
games for the fourth grade are maze
tag and hook tag" The fifth
grade will hold potato races and wand
races. Baseball games between the
Smith and East schools and between
the Nathan Hale and Smalley schools
will be held. Following are the dane
ing events: Sixth grade, Mountain
march, St Patriek's Day; Fourth
grade. Knldansen and Seven Jumps;
Fifth grade. Rleking, Crested Hon and
Country Dance. The games will close
with may pole dance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
CITY ITEMS

Frank Helm and Torrance Rifle
have returned from Madison, when
they haze heeR reRayatiRg a summe
home for Howard Humphrey Of nus
sell street,
Victor June records, Henry Marans
=advl
George A., - John af East Berlit
and Miss sarah n, MiREeF af ~
Glen street have taken out a mar
riage license,
open alleys at the Casino tonight
-adH,
Henry sirkin has leased a store and
basement in the ahuThsrg building OF
Main street. for one year al sa,Ah0
with the privilege az renewal for two
years al ss,sNA per year
by the shalimar''- trat rec
ord, c, J., Pierce & ea.-advt
Mayor A, n, Paonessa has been in,
formed by the public utilities commits
sion that the petition Of the American
Hardware Corp, for an industrial side
track across Park street will he heard
next Wednesday morning AZ 1850
o'clock al Room IL. State Capitol,
Open alleys at the Casino tonight
-adT,
fhe annual meeting nj thA Chill
dren's NEAL will he held nj the home
of Mrs, e, Y. Mitchell az 50 Russell
street Friday afternoon al o'clock.
Meet me AT sfhmaFrs for dinner
adv,
Morris Dopnham Of tsf Greenwood
street was burned about the face and
hands In n fire In n garage al his
homo yesterday afternoon, He was
taken to The New Britain General hos
pital. Engine Co, No. was called
to eAtinenish the blaze NJ The garage,
Open alleys AZ the Casino tonight
--adyi,
G. L.. Pierce. Main street music
dealer. has presented the fremen at
Central station on Commercial street
with piano.
"Rosalie"-Fox trot record C. T..
Pierce & co,--adT.
John i. Toner and sisters. Anna
and Mary, spent Memorial Day in this
city.
tietrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans
--advt.
A son was horn TO Councilman and
Mrs. Arthur q. crusherg of S47 stan
ley street.
Gulbransen Player Pianos. Moran's
--advt
The following communicable d.
sease cases were reported last week
to the state department of health by
the New Britain health department
Scarlet fever, .; diphtheria. 81
measles, 3.
Open alleys at the Casino tonight
advt.
The Misses Ann and Sally Petuskis
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
II. Holden Of Staten Island, n. y,
over the holiday.
THAT Wicked Tango" Special. c.
l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
On Tuesday evening miscellaneous
shower was held at the home of Miss
Carrie Dorsey In honor of Miss Nellie
Maloney, who Is to become the bride
Of Daniel Miller of East street OF
Wednesday, June 20, at the Church of
st. John the Evangelist. Miss Ma
oney received some very beautiful
lifts, one of which was an electric
able lamp which was the gift of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
AUCTION

| BY virtue of and persuant to an
order of Edward NJ. Yeomans, Ref
cree IN Bankruptcy of the u. s. Dis
trict Court, J. will sell at public auc-
ton, the bankrupt estate of Herman
Belkin, consisting of wholesale gro
oeries, viz: a full line of cigarettes and
tobacco, canned goods, cereals, soaps
and powders, Spices dried fruit. paper
bags, crockery. wooden ware, etc.
Also two trucks, one Paige Touring
car, and one dwelling house, known
as No. 80 Black Rock avenue, New
Britain. CONF. Sale to take place
upon the premises, No. 1853 Com
mercial street, New Britain, on June
9Th, 1923 at 1900 A. NJ, Standard
Time.
Premises open for inspection all
day June 4th and 5th. 1923.
WIN. Fl. WAKELEE,
Y. s. Auctioneer
For Information, see David l.. Nair,
Receiver. 277 Main St, New Britain.
Tel. 2S3.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
To Present Flag to
Junior High Students

A silk Connecticut state flag will
be presented to the pupils of the
Central Junior high school. probably
on Flag Day. June IA, by members
of Stanley Womans Relief Corps.
The flag. which was purchased for
$40, measures 3x5 feet and Is the
gift of this group of patriotic women.
It will be presented In connection
with n special patriotic program. Mrs
Elizabeth Atkinson. patriotic instruct
or will make the presentation adj
dress
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
Said Victim Was His Wife
But Later He Denies Story

Bridgeport. May 31,-Mrs. Mary
kerrigan. who died yesterday in the
Office of DR.. Andrew NJ. Ewing. was
not Ewing's legal wife. according to
the story told tho police today by the
physician. Yesterday DR.. Ewing. it
said. told the police that he was mar
red to Mrs. kerrigan. In the city
court today, Dir. Ewing was held in
$4,000 bond OH technical charge of
breach of the peace, pending further
Investigation for a hearing tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
Soldiers Petition for
Rooms Nav Lay on Table

a petition or eN-serfIre mons or
esnizatinn for the nse of quarters in
city hall now occupied by the New
Britain club when tho club goes into
the Elihu Hurritt hotel building, will
be acted upon tomorrow night nj a
meeting of the city hail commission.
The petition, It is said. will be tabled
so that the commissioners may give
the proposal further consideration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
Lycett and GOdfre of
England Win at Tennis

Brussels. May 31.--Randolph Lycett
and l.. A. Godfre Of England today
defeated Jean Washer and A. George
Watson Of Belgium at doubles In the
second days play of the Davis cup
lawn tennis tie on the Leopold club
courts here today. The score was 6-1.
"a f-f
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
were issued today at the office of City
Clerk A. J.. Thompson: Michael ].
Lynch of 71s Arch street and Miss
Anna S. Halinan of ~ Winter street;
Arthur Snyd of rs Spring street and
Miss Mildred Shrive of 800 East street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
Brief News Dispatches From All Over the World

Washington friends 81 Jesse W
Smith trusted associate Of Attorney
Gen, nangheFty attribute Smiths sui
eide 10 worry ekeF III health caused
partly b. diabetes,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
WILLARD
GARDENS

NEWINGTON. CONN.
situated on direct Trolley Line from
Hartford to New Britain.
One fare from either city
LARGE LOTS ON EASY PAYMENTS
$40 to S25 Starts You--BaIance S1.OO
to $500 Weekly
No payments when sick or ont oi
work All lots 5Oxf25 IT. or over. All
streets are 90 IT, wide. This is a fine
development in every respect. We re-
serve the right to select our custom-
crs. Take cars to Newington center
and you will see our sign. Agents OH
land every afternoon. Auto will call
for you by appointment.
Tel. Y. 1928 for particulars, etc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31

Several hundred persons, tnfladiae
seme Americans are presented ta
King George and Queen Mary ~ first
evening court Of the sFas0n,
Futile attempt is made At Graves
end, England, to discover remains af
the NiFginian Indian Princess foear
hanias,
Former Justice Clarke Of the su-
nrems eeuFt al Youngstown. o., an-
neals "a nations Fanne soldiers 10 ar
esnizs the world far peace,
Florida sanNifis refuse To work and
curse their guards as first evidence Of
reaction to reform farhidding the
whip, Tallahassee aiFiGes say,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31

Andrew Jahnson's little tailor shap
Is preserved as shrine by State Of Ten
Resses Nhea brick building is asdiH
Gated az GFeenyille.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31

Lea Rogers, Canadian fugitive man
slayer, is shot and killed after speetas
enlaF hunt, North Ray, Ont. dispatch
declares,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Death Notices

CLARK. Emma Louisa eankiin-Widow Of
the late Edward ~ Clark, died suddenly
Al her hame. M, ia South Norton Ans-
nue. Los Angeles, california, May ST.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31

Radmah WanamakeF. sen Of the
late John wanamakeF, Is again re-
parted seriously III al New York,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
AUT0Ai0TINE
Auto and Trunk Aseneies

LEXINGTON Eiigh gTsas meier ears, sales
and service, q a, seAss 81 Asia 81,
PhaRs s2l6.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-31
E1orlsts nnd Nnrserymen.

CALIFORNIA AND IAFANEsE privei
IT, high AZ $500 per leo lafherfg hush,
fruit trees, evergreen, Small geFanintn
plants. 2 for sae3 Eeraninm plants, 10
: hlAssamH Csc each. ssraninm plants, J
20 B blossoms, aar each nF ti.nh n dnz,
Florence edge soc a dog. Astara zoe a
dns, nrssalium, a nice plant, Soc each,
FansnR aAe a das, mr. 2 dos, zoe, Vines
for window hnses Toe each and up, very
niea plant. Adnlph aandnlie, sia Oak 81,
Phone hssris,
SrRsERYMAs- Place your order now for
fruit tr.ss. heries, etc. also doing prun.
ing work. Slmnnsen. Phone saa-2a.
PoTTED plants and cut flowers, Funeral
works = speciality, Jehnson's Greenhouses.
Sill Church 81, Phone $50.