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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, ss. Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Rhoda
Linsey, Deceased.
Letters Testamentary on the Estate
of Rhoda Linsey, deceased, late of the
City of st. Paul, in the County of Ram
sey and State of Minnesota being grant
1t appearing on proper proof by am
davit made and filed herein, as provided
by law, that there are no sebts against
the estate of said deceased:
and the same is hereby allowed from
and after the date of this Order. In
which all persons having claims or de-
manis against the said deceased, III any
Probate Court of said County. for ex-
animation and allowance, or be forever
barred
1t is further ordered, That the first
Monday in May. 1924. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, at a General Term of said Pro-
House in the City of st. Paul. in said
County, be and the same hereby Is ap-
pointed as the time and the place when
and where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
/, And it is further ordered. That notice
i of such hearing be given to all credi-
tors and pc rsons interested in said Es-
tate, by forthwith publishing this Order
once in each week for three successive
weeks in the Northwestern Bulletin.
Appeal, a legal newspaper printed and
published in said County,
Dated at st. Paul this 4th day of Feb
By the Court:
(Seal of Probate Court.)
| HOWARD WHEELER,
Judge of Probate
w. T. Francis, Attorney.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey IS. Probate Court.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, IS. Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mathilda
Lorr, Deceased.
Letters of Administration on the Es-
tate of Mathilda Lorr, deceased, late of
the City of St Paul, in the County of
Ramsey and State of Minnesota being
granted to Henry +. Lorr.
1t appearing on proper proof by am.
davit made and filed herein, as provided
| by law, that there are no debts against
the estate of said deceased:
1t is ordered, That three months be
and the same is hereby allowed from
| which all persons having claims or de-
mands against the said deceased, IL any
there be. are required to file the same
in Probate Court of Said County, for
/, examination and allowance. or be for
1t is further ordered, That the first
Monday in May 1924, at 10 o'clock
| A. NJ. at a General Term of said Pro-
bate Court, to be held at the Court
House in the City of st. Paul. in said
pointed as the time and the place when
| and where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and de-
| mands.
And it is. further ordered. That no.
tice of such hearing be given to all
creditors and persons interested in said
Estate, by forthwith publishing this
! Order once in each week for three sue
cessive weeks in the Northwestern Bull
letin appeal. a legal newspaper printed
| and published in said County.
Dated at St Paul this gath day of
| BY the Court:
| (Seal of Probate Court)
| HOWARD WHEELER,
| Judge of Probate.
| C. & Hon Atfv
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16
Judge of Probate
c. s. Hon. Atty.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
Ramsey. District Court. Second Judi
cial District.
Milton F. Parry. Plaintiff. VS.. Inez
Parry, Defendant. Summons.
The State of Minnesota to the Above
Named Defendant:
You. Inez Parry, are hereby summon
ed and required to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff In the above en-
titled action, which complaint has been
filed in the office of the clerk of said
District Court, at the Court House in
the City of st. Paul, Ramsey County
and State of Minnesota, and to serve q
copy of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber at his office in
403-404 Court Block. in the City of st.
Paul. in said Ramsey County, within
thirty days after service Of this sum-
mons upon you, exclusive of the Gay Of
such service: and IL you fail to answer
the said complaint within the time
aforesaid. the plaintiff IN this action
manded In said complaint, together
with plaintiffs costs and disbursements
herein.
CHAS. s. HOFF.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
403-404 Court Block.
st. Paul. Minnesota.
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SUMMONS

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey. District Court. Second Ju-
dicial District.
Marion Allen, Plaintiff, VS.. James AL
Ian.
State of Minnesota to the Above Named
Defendant:
You. said defendant, are hereby sum
moned to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action.
now on file and of record in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court. and
to serve your answer on the subscriber
at his Offices, 400 Court Block. st. Paul.
Minnesota, within thirty (30) days after
the service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service,
and If you fail to answer within the
time aforesaid, plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief
in her complaint demanded, together
with her costs and disbursements here
in.
GEO. H. GERLICH. JR-,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
400 Court Block.
st. Paul, MINI.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

Miss Hulda Rose entertained heI
friends Informally Saturday, Febru-
airy 8, at 326 Harrington avenue. Ap-
propriate valentine designs furnished
the color scheme. Cards and dancing
were the feature of the evening. Mrs
Bell Donahue won the first prize. a
cut glass flower basket; Mrs. Cora
Gibson, second prize, Oriental in.
cense burner; Mr.. Jim Davis captur.
ing the BOBBY prize. After which q
most delicious luncheon was served
Covers were laid for twelve guests.
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Meiitnriaii,

In sad but loving memory of
our darling daughter, Evelyn
A. Rogers, who passed away
three sad years ago, Feb. 18th:
Sweet, peaceful be thy rest,
Forget you we can never;
God called thee, he knows best,
His will be done forever.
Sadly missed by mother and
father,
MIR. and MRS. II. O., ROGERS
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

MINNEAPOLIS

MT. II. A. Mlnneweathers, bZo sew
enth avenue north, is seriously i'll
with an attack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. ]. s. Moore, director and man
ager of Moore's Concert Dance or
chestra, and also representative Of
the Bulletin-Appeal, will leave Mon
day morning on a business trip to
Chicago.
Since the appearance of Dan Des-
dunes band, the Twin Cities musi-
clans have decided to organize a
band. Every musician in the Twin
Cities is requested to be present at
the Elks' Hall, Sixth and Lyndale
avenue north, at 2 o'clock Sunday.
Notice: Minnehaha Temple No.
129, Daughters of Elks' will give
their fourth annual card party and
dance February IS, 1924, at Elks'
Hall, Sixth and Lyndale. First prize,
one ton of coal. Admiration 55 cents.
ADV.
The Mary B. Talbert Study Club
met at the home of Mrs. S. j. Onque,
1904 Elliott avenue south. One of
the members of the Bulletin-Appeal
staff gave a brief talk, emphasizing
the fact that the Bulletin-Appeal
was at all times at the services of all
worthwhile organizations and indi-
viduals.
Dance and dine with the Gopher
Gun Club at the Grand opening OF
the Hotel Howell Monday evening,
Feb. 1S, 1924. Tickets 75c.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Grant and family
2314 Tenth avenue south, have NOV
ed to 1921 Fourth avenue.
Watch the Bulletin-Appeal for the
st. Patrick Day Free-for-all Dance
Adv.
Mrs. Robert Meade, 422 Dupont
avenue north, who had her goiter re
moved at the General hospital last
week, is improving, very much to the
delight of her many friends.
A number of representatives from
the Federated Clubs were present al
the Mid-winter session of Women's
Clubs, held in st. Paul on Friday al
Pioneer hall, 5SS Rondo street.
Mrs. John Albert Williams of Oma
ha, Neb., was called to the city to bt
at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. S
A. Steele, 422 Dupont avenue north
who is seriously ill.
| Mr.. Rufus Brown has returned
from visit in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mrs. Morris Gibbs, 2941 Pillsbur,
avenue, and two children have re
turned home from a visit with hel
mother, Mrs. Florence Cloak, il
Providence, r. l., Pawtucket, Ports
mouth, Boston, New York and stop
ped over in Chicago, where she visit
ed with her girlhood friend, Mis-
Rieta Grant, now Mrs. Junior Folling
The aunt of Mrs. H. C. Boyd, wifi,
of Rev. H. C. Boyd, passed away ii
Louisville, KY, February 1.
Mrs. H. C. Kent of Ithica, N. Y.
passed through Minneapolis las
week.
Messrs. Dan Desdunes, Simon Her
aid and VIM. Lewis, all of Omaha
were luncheon guests of Mr.. and Mrs
McAdams Thursday.
The Mary b. Talbert Study CluI
will give their third Card Party a
the residence of Mrs. Margaret vii
son, 3641 4th Ave. So., Friday eve
ming, Feb. %, at $3.50. First prize
Swift's Premium Ham; secon,
prize, 24-lb. sack of four.-Adv.
| Mrs. Cecil E. Newman. wife of MI
Cecil Newman of our Minneapolis of
fee, is expected home from Kansa
City.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for the kindness and floral offerings
during the illness and death of our
beloved mother and grandmother.
MRS. LOUISE REED.
JAMES E. MURPHY,
M. GERALDINE WILLIAMS,
LAWRENCE TARvER.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
DEMOCRATIC CHIEF
 IS BOLT|NG PARTY
Senator Wheeler Announces
 Preference for La Toilette

Washington, July i7.-senator Wheeler. democrat, Montana. will not support John w. Davis. the democra- tic presidential nominee.
 Announcing this decision Mir. Wheeler. who directed the senate a- quiry Into former Attorney 3a.. VI Daugherty's administration, Ais s. intended, however, to support Ae democratic state ticket in NoaAS. and work for the reelection of Ssss. tor Walsh.
 As for his own vote, Senator Wheel CT said 1t "likely" will be cast for Sem ator La Toilette. He declared, how ever, that he would not accept en- dorsement us a vice. presidential can didate on the La Toilette ticket If it were offered him.
 In brief statement outlining his in- the democratic nominee for president lis the attorney for the principal !n- terests of Wall street, l cannot and will not support him."
 Coincident with the Montana sena- tors announcement, Farley Parker Christensen, presidential nominee of the farmer-labor party in 1920. called on Senator La Toilette to give per- sonal assurance of his wholehearted support. As an independent, La Fol- lette, he declared, would receive heavy farmer vote.
 Mir. Wheeler's announcement was accepted by La Toilette supporters as definitely eliminating him from the field as La Toilette running mate.. Among those who have been ap- preached with view to ascertaining they would run, If selected, Is Associate Justice Brandeis of the supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
PRISONERS GIVEN LEAVE
Minor Offenders Tn Russia Permitted
 To Aid In Harycsts.

Moscow. July 17.-All the prison- CTS serving in soviet jails for minor offenses are to be granted a leave of absence of 30 days, by soviet gov- ernment harvest vacation decree.
 This applies especially to peasants and former re1 army soldiers who are serving terms for offenses committed owing to their reduced circumstances
 The harvest vacation decree, re- quested the prison authc rites to as- sure themselves beforehand that the prisoners will return at the end of 30 days.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
PRINCESS RADJAH Ar CAPITOL

FRiNiISs hAnJAH AT IAflluI
 4 new bill Of Keith vaudeville and photoplays opened a three day en- Eagement al the Capitol this after noon with several tine attractions fea- tuTed, Topping the vaudeville show Is the presentation Of Princess Rad- iah, the celebrated Continental ex- ponent of terpsiehore, The princess is an Egyptian and offers series of rare dances with beauty and grace of her native land, She features The Dance of Cleopatra" a number which has been a sensation wherever the princess has performed, Capitol pa- irons will like the princess and her dances,
 Another feature is the comedy skit offered by Mrs. Gene Hughes, the popular Broadway actress, and her company of players, The title is Be Alive" and there are many bright and witty lines and plenty of good com edy throughout.
 The Stanley sisters received warm applause for their rendition Of popu- lar songs In their own style of sing ing. smith and Cantor are a two man comedy act with both of the boys showing plenty Of entertaining auali- ties. The Mann Brothers offer a unique novelty in 1.-Two Jolly Sailors on Bounding Rope" a gymnast act that was we'll liked, as the two boys show remarkable training in perform Ing stunts on the tight rope.
 The photoplay feature presents Douglas MacLean in "The Sunshine Trail" a photodrama that contains plenty of comedy done by Douglns MacLean and wonderful supporting cast.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

fR m,-Gathsm hotel concert or eheslFas f'sa ?, m, - Financial develop msnls of the day
 T'se ?, m.-Golham hotel concert orchestra,
 sp, m,=Wsekly French lesson. siSe ?, m.-Wanamaker concert sise ?, m.-'safety talk"
 slia ?, m,-s5Sth Field Artillery band,
 iolsa ?, m.-Hetel Majestic orehesr tTa,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
At Last Blonde Hair
 Shampoo!
kesps Light Hair From DarksninE-
 Iightsns Faded Blonds Hair

When light haired people wash their hair man ordinary way. a thin film Of oil is left on each hair, which collects dirt and dust, causing the hair to darken. That is why blondes should always use a special shampoo. For while light hair is always attractive. its beauty Is lost just AS soon as 1t becomes uncertain in color, dirty looking and streaky. Blondex. the new swedish light hair shampoo. not only keeps blonde hair from darkaning, but actually brings back the true golden beauty to even the duilest and most faded blonde hair. Makes hair fluffy. silky. Highly beneficial to both hair and scalp. It is not s dye. Contains no injurious chemicals, Money instantly refunded if not delighted. Get Blondex today at aii good dealers. such as Fair Dept. Store and Clark & Brainerd.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Personals

Policeman and Mrs. James McCabe and daughter, Miss Anna M. McCabe of 329 Maple street, are visiting friends in New York and New Jersey.
 Miss Jane l.. Tracy of 1s3 smalley street. has returned home after spending several days with her sister in New Hartford.
 Mrs. J. J. Walsh and family of Columbia street, and Mrs. Fred Holl- fielder of Madison street. are at Wood- mont for the rest of the summer.
 Agurs Bardeck is spending her va cation at Woodmont.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
THE BAREFOOT noY.a LYeEuM

'fhe Barefoot Roy" a pieturization Of Whittier's poem, which opened yes- terday at the Lyeeum theater. boasts Of the finest all star east Of any pie- ture Of the season, The hluebook Of filmdom was assembled for ahis ex- auisitely tender love story of 20 years ago and today
 Next week a workable fashion show is slated for the Lyeeum patrons when this thsater wfn shaw the famous Goldrs production, Nellie. the hsssa'.,. .. Cloak Model"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Gets Loan On Leg

Louisville, kY,-obtainins a loan of SIS with his wooden les as seeur- ilY, a Louisyille man won his free- dem from the city Jail recently, He was then financially but not physically able to leave his cell, This problem was solved when tive eripples in the Jail loaned him their efutehes,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WIZ.
tWestinshouss--sprinsflsld,l

sloo p, m,-Leo Rsisman, Hotel LenoI ensemble,
 sish p, m.-songs,
 $40 p. m.-I.eo Reisman and his Hotel Brunswick orchestra.
 7;oo p. m.-Results of games play ed by the Eastern. American and Na. tional leagues.
 7ios ?. m.-Letter from the New England homestead.
 7;3o p. m.-Bedtime story.
 7;to ?. m.-coneert by children for children.
 s:oo ?. m.-Recitai by baritone and accompanist.
 s:so p. m.-Recitai by soprano and 
 io:S5 ?. m.-Ariinston time signals. Weather reports.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WftAs

lc0urieT Journal and Louisville Times
 Louisville. Ky,l
 7ise to ?, m,-OnerhouF concert by the Louisville Railway Inspectors quartet fouFrminute digest of In, tsFhatiensl sunday school lesson, FouF-minute Child Welfare Talk. Late important news bulletins, Rase- tall scores, Official central standard time announced at o'clock,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WOO

Nut lPalmsF seheel of ehlEopEaetie-Da-
 ysnpeFt, IoKa,l fp, m,-spoH news and weather toTseass,
 sp, m,-orehsStra program tone houT,l The Palmer school Radia orchestra, Baritone saloisl.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
] VOICES M THE AR !
Thursday, Juiy iI, lssi,

sioe p. m.-Baseball seorss Dinner concert
 6iso p, m-Little Miss Merry Heart, slis p, m,-Negs bulletins,
 7ioe D, m,-Baseball scores,
 shrubs and PsTennlals that Bloem in July" Iils p, m,-Farm program,
 fito ?, m,-Msrket reports,
 slo9 ?, m,-conesrt by the kDKA Little Symphony orchestra and eon- tralte.
 sibb ?, m,-Arlinston time signals. Weather forecast, Baseball scores, l0,Ao p, m.--ceneert.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WEAK

Union Trust Co.-Clsveland) p. rn.-Ivan Francisci's Hotel Cleveland orchestra.
 1o:30, p. m.-Austin J. Wylie and his orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
KYW.
tWestinghouse-Chicago.)

500 to 6:30 p. nn.-Dinner concert.
 $500 to $40 ?. m.-Joska DeBaba- rvs orchestra. $40 to 6:20 p. m.---Paui White mans "Collegians."
 SEQ to 6:30 p. m.-Joska DeBaba- rvs orchestra.
 ZOO to 7:20 p. m.-"Twenty min utes of good reading"
 7:20 to s:i5 ?. m.-Musical pro- gram.
 s:15 p. m,-"Safety First" talk.
 9:oo to 1o:30 p. m.--"At Home" program.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

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 Made by the makers of Lux, this new laundry soap is just as wonderful for the family wash as Lux is for all fine things.
 Rinso is also wonderful for wash ing dishes, for floors, hnofeum, woodwork, and enameied surfaces.
 Get a supply of Rinso today. All grocers carry it in the regular size and big new package. Lever Bros. Co.,, Cambridge, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

siso p, m,-binner music, Vincent Lepsn Hotel ststlsr dance orchestra,
 Tise ?, m'-pigest Of the days news. Baseball scores, Live stock market report Asrlogfsms.
 iii4s ?, m,-weather forecast,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

s-7 p. m.--Around the Alamac's Festive Board.
 7-7:ib p. m.-"Roamer Sport Per- iod." l..
 s:5o p. m.--Chas. strickland's Pali- sades Park orchestra.
 10 p. m.--original Recitation.
 1o:lo p. m.--Harry Hook and his entertainers.
 1o:S0 p. m.-Roseland dance or chestra.
 II p. m.-Fritzi Leyton singing. A 11:1o p. m.--Buddy Truly singing. 11:2o p. m.-Popular songs.
 11:30 p. m.-original James Boys.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
MGIt

lFsderai Telephone and Telegraph
 ce,-Buffalo, x, Y,l
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WICK.

(Detroit Free Press-Detroit.)
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
yS'GI

(Ameriean Radio and Research Corp,
 -Medford Hillside, Mass,)
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WMAF

fRound Hills Radio Corp. - South
 Dartmouth, Mass.) p. m.-Dinner music.
 ?. m.--Mid-week services. 1880 p. m.-Concert pianist and director, with tenor, .contralto, so- prano and baritone.
 8:30 p. m.-Contralto.
 $50 to 10 p. m.-"WEAF" Con- cert Groupe.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

"9 :. m.--Dinner concert ana fi- n:S .':.n. ~i scores,
 r:' .N,-Organ recital.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

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 ponderful studs Be sure to use enough Rinso to get lasting suds after the clothes have been put in. Then soaking in Rinso floats the dirt out.
 The secret of Rinso's cleansing power lies in the firm lasting studs. When clothes are very so1ed or when the water is hard you will need more Rinso just let the suds guide you always.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

ID. m.-closing stock market rec ports. AGriograms. Boston police reports,
 7:is p. m.-cods practice.
 T;so ?. m.-Eyening program. Talk. 7;t6 p. m.-Rernie and his bunch. s;iB ?. m,-Musieale, Weather re- port and time.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

TAO D. m.-Baseball scores.
 7:45 D. m.-A few moments with new books.
 S:oo D. m.-Musical program ... Liberty Bell Chorus.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

WIZ (Aeolian Hall-New York City)
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Makers of "Fruit of the Loom" re washing their fabrics with Rinso

WHlTE cotton fabrics form a w good part of your family wash. You have always insisted on having them washed spotless even if it almost broke your back.
 But now you can have that same satisfaction without the desperately hard work. You can soak dirt out of your clothes with Rinso, the new kind of soap for the family wash.
 Soaking in 1t loosens H
 all the dirt Soaking in Rinso takes the place of the hard rubbing that used to wear you out. The Rinso suds are so rich in cleansing power that they loosen even ground-in
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
wHS

(Loeg's State Theater Building
 New York City)
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

WEAF (American Telephone and Telegraph
 Co.-New York City, 6-12 p. m.-Dinner music. Mid- week services. Pianist and group of artists, Contralto. Vincent Lopez and his orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

s:oo to S:00 p. nn.-W. B. Griffith School of Music program.
 10:45 p. m.--Organ recital.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WIP (Gimbel Bros. - Philadelphia.)

(Gimbel Bros. - Philadelphia.)
 p. m.--Official weather forecast
 SOS p. m.-Dinner music by the Kentucky serenaders orchestra
 6;45 D.. m.-Livestock and produce market reports.
 z p. n.-Bedtime stories and roll call.
 p. m.-"Timely Talk to Motor ists"
 S:15 p. m.-Concert by Comforts Philharmonic orchestra.
 S:45 p. m.-"What the Wild Waves are Saying" picked up by micro- phone placed amidst the breaking waves under the Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 $50 p. m.-Murphy's Minstrels.
 9:30 p. m.-Concert by Vessella's concert band.
 11:05 p. m.-Dance music by liar vey Marburger and his Keith vaude- vile orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WGY.

WGY. General Electric Co.-Schenectady.)
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

Whether you Soak-BoI-or use Washing Machine
 RINso is the only soap you need on svashday
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

WRC. (Radio Corp. of America-Washins ton, D. O. 6:o0 p. m.--Children's hour. 745 p. m.--A talk on motoring 500 p. n.--Piano recital. s:15 p. n.-song recital by contral- to.
 S:30 p. m.--Musical program. 800 p. m.-Dance program by Pete Macias' L'Aiglon orchestra. s:55 p. m.-Time signals and weather forecasts.
 WEI. (Strawbridge & Clothier-Philadel-
 phia.) 6:So p. m.---Meyer Davis Bellevue Stratford Hotel concert orchestra and baseball scores.
 7:00 p. m.-"Sunny Jim." 800 p. m.-Meeting of the Boy Scout radio corp. s:So p. m.-Readings. Program by "The Eurydice Quartet" 9:S0 p. m.--Dance music by the Weymann five.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

6:S0 p. m.-Dinner dance.
 500 p. m.--Program to be an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
WSB.

WSB. (Atlanta Journal-Atlanta, Ga.)
Evening star., 1924-11-16

of the highest social position in Eng
land 800 years ago. They persisted
in it until their men folks. and even
royalty, were driven almost frantic.
An amusing account Of this
extraordinary craze is given in n
letter written by John Chamberlain
n famous Londoner of that day. On
January 25, 1880, he made the follow
ing record:
yesterday the Bishop of London
called together all his clergie about
this towne, and told them he had ex-
presse commandment from the King
to will them to inveigh vehemently
against the insolence of our women.
and they're wearing of brode brimed
hats, pointed dublets, they're haire
cut short or shorne, and some OF them
stilettoes or poniards. and such other
trinketts of like moment: adding with
all that If pulpit admonitions Will not
reforme them he void proceed by
another course; the truth is the wfrld
is very much out of order, but
whether this will mend 1t Cod
knoweS,"