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New Britain herald., 1924-07-12
WaN Street Briefs

New York, July is.-Ths financial toward the treasury departments sus- lpensian Of all sales Of treasury savings eertiiiaates effective July la, on the ground that the 4is ner cent interest rate is too high in face of inc low money market, The treasury Is4 psr cent bonds Of i9l7-labs, longest maturity of the war loan group, and a standard of determlhation for other liherty issues, have heen selling for more than A month to yield less ihan per cent
 The Standard oil Co, of New Jer- sey has cut the price of gasoline one cent a gallon throughout its territory, making the tank wagon price in New Jersey isls cents a gallon, Kerosene also has heen reduced one cent gal- lon in New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and inc Dis. triel of Columbia and half a cent in south Carolina, Diesel engine oil was cut la cents a barrel 10 s2,TS, l An hSlfhih'hi ny hNiAN lNF ' iHltdz go, Rock Island & Pacific railroad will acquire the isb mile propa.ty of the Keokuk X DesMoines railroad by pay ment to its bondholders Of shont se,- 750,o0o Of { per cent readiusinsnt bonds of the Rock Island is under stood 10 have been reached The ne- gotiations call for foreclosure pro- eeedings on the Keokuk S DesMeines in August. or September as was plan ned by the bondholders. who will in turn deliver it to the Rock Island.
 The recent advance in the pound sterling which has moved up { cents since July 10 around s4,S6 is ettri- huted to withdrawals of deposits by British bankers who are finding high CT interest rates abroad. New York banks also are reported to be sending part of their balances to London, where rates are l per cent or a frac- ton higher than the New York mar ket.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-12

Miss Josephine M Omstead of 2S South High street, is spending two weeks with relatives at Litchfield.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Friday Specials in China and
Housefurnishinqs

$1.70 Porcelain Table Tops, only rs.
Friday only, Ste. These are Clipped
more than our regular seconds, but
do not mar their usefulness. Size
25x40h.
42c Market or Fruit Baskets. FRI
day only. 27c. Made of spIint wood,
decorated. Have two side drop
handles.
500 Bath Stools, only 20. Friday
only, 87c. Soiled from handling.
Some have rubber-tipped legs.
$3.50 Clothes Hampers. Friday only.
$1.17. Made of splint wood. hinged
covers. Large size, square shape.
Fine for soiled clothes.
25c No Stick Gem Muhln Pans.
Friday only, 17c. Made of heavy tin
on wire frames; S-hole size: lift-out
bottoms. Fine for corn mullins.
25c Clothes Line Pulleys. Friday
only, TIC. Aluminized; large size;
ball-bearing wheels. Just what you
need for your porch line.
75c and 81 90 Handled Busters. Fri
day only, SIC. Made of heavy yarn,
chemically treated. Keeps down the
dust. Fine for furniture and wood
work.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Stone Jugs, with
Friday nuIv 1Se

35c Two-quart Stone jugs, with
blue decorations. Friday only, 2Sc
each.
48c Colonial Glass Compotes, Han-
die Celery Holders and Footed Bowls.
Friday only, 19c each. Very clear
glass.
S1.2J COlored Class Handle Sand
wich Plates. Friday only, 79c each.
Very attractive colors to choose from
amber, yellow and green.
$3.50 Console Sets. Friday only.
SI.I9. Bowl with candlestick attached
and black stand in attractive colors-
amber. blue and green.
$500 5O-Piece China Dinner Sets,
decorated with conventional border
pattern and hnlf-matt EOIl handles.
Friday only, &7.9S. Service for six
persons.
Sl.75 5-Fiece Imported English
Bowl Sets, decorated with assorted
patterns- Friday only, $1.OO set.
Nested in five sizes.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Ear-Bobs, STAT
OF natural. wavy hair; also the bobs
of short fluffy curls. Regularly 81.
Hair Nets, 6 for 47c
Guaranteed For bobbed hair. Sell
regularly 10c each.
Main Floor-Balcony.
Infants Knit Bands, 47c
With shoulder strap and diaper
tab. Wool with rayon (fiber silk)
stripe. Sizes to 2 years. Regular sc
value.
Children's Bath Robes, SIC
Regular s125 value OF soft rob-
ing, in floral and Indian patterns.
Cozy colors Sizes 1 to years.
Tots PANT Dresses, TIC
OF dotted voile, daintily embroid-
cred in colors.
japanese Silk Shoes, SIC
Hand-quilted in pink and blue.
Tots Sweaters, $1.97
OF soft wool Closely knit in prac-
tical. good-wearing colors. Sizes
Palais Royal-Thfrd Floor.
Csc to 59c Women's Neckwear
17c
Remnants of collar and cuff sets
and windsor ties.
15c and Csc Lace., 121I2c Yard
1000 yards cotton wash laces-
Calais, Valenciennes, shadow and
novelty effects, in white and ecru.
15c Women's Handkerchief, l0c
Fine Cotton Handkerchiefs, in
white only.
Palais R0yal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Lining Section
10000 Cambria, 12Lac Yd.

This offering from the Lining Sec
tion should prove of particular in
terest for Halloween is fast ap-
preaching. Be sure to take advan-
tage of this Friday special. Of
course, the predominating colors are
orange and black, but no matter
what shades you may need you Will
find it here.
PaJais Royal-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
200 New Skirts
$3.87

Regular S5.9S value.
New pleated and wrap
around skirts. \ remark
able opportunity to secure
trim, expertly tailored
skirts at a price that is
conspicuously low. The
very thing for sports
wear. Colors, tan, gray,
navy and plaid conbina-
tions. Sizes % to AZ in
bands.
PaIais Royal-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

White EnAmeled Dishpans. Fri
day only, choice, special, SIC. 9,
10 and IA quart sizes. Choice of
oval and round shapes. These are
slightly chipped. If perfect would
sell for $3.50, $1.75, $195 and $2.49.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
S2.95 to $5.95 Overblouses
SueciaI. S1.97

A remarkable assortment of Over
blouses, in voile, crepe de chine.
printed crepe and tub silk. Beaded,
embroidery, lace trimmed: also tai
1ored models. In all the wanted
shades, buff. gray. white, navy and
black Short and long sleeves Vari-
Gus neck lines. All sizes in the fot,
Sc to A..
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Novelty Bloomers, &c

Novelty Boomers, SIC
Made of lingette and Windsor
crepe, in white, pink, blue, orchid
and honeydew. Some with ribbon
edge.
Philippine Princess Slips, $2.O7
100 Handmade Slips. Straightline.
with 2O-inch hip hem. Tops scalloped
and embroidered. Sizes to A.
Dressing Sacques, SIC
Short F1annelette Sacques. in neat
floral patterns. Trimming of braid
Half sleeves.
Sport Boomers, $2.07
or silky tricoknit-that soft-knitted
fabric that wears we'll All street
shades. Elastic cuff.
Palais RoyaI-Third Floor.
Toilet Specials
s10O size Listerine, bottle. sc
soc size Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream hottie. sc
15c Wash Cloths, manufacturers
seconds, for &c
csc Red Rubber Fountain Syringes,
regulation length tubing and hard
rubber fittings; all guaranteed,
77c each
Palais R0yal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
French Necklaces, S3.47

Regular 1886 to 1896 values. 100
pieces OF Finest Imported Necklaces.
A sample line-every one an indi-
vidual style. Fine strands of baka-
lite in many colors. Metal mounted
antique styles. Cordeliers with mar
cassite medallions.
Novelty Jeweky, 15c
A special purchase of odd lots Of
better quality Jewelry from a manu-
facturer. The values are wonderful
Bar Pins. Cun Links, Brooches,
Necklacea, LavalEereS, Scarf Pins,
Gun Pins, Hat Ornamenta, Buckles,
Barrettes, Dress Ornaments and Baby
L0ckets.
Palais Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
In Dress Goods
An-Wool Chalies, &c

We have just received many new
patterns, in the colorful stripes, also
the popular small designs. These go
on sale Friday.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Imported Bead Bags, $1.27
Leather Bags, $1.37
Card Table Covers, 47c

Stamped on white art linene with
design in each corner of hearts, clubs.
diamonds and spades, to be outlined
in bright colors.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Friday Specials
Csc to 39c Chidren's Hose,
e. 07

Csc to 39e Children's Hose,
2 for 27c
Infants Cashinnette Line, Cream,
Ribbed Stockings; sizes 514, 6, 6is;
slight irregulars.
Children's Ribbed Black Silk Stock
ings: slightly imperfect; sizes
to 6k.
Boys Black Ribbed Stockings;
first quality; sizes 6 to 6E.
Chudren's Fiber Silk Socks, half
length; broken sizes and colers.
Three Groups OF Women's Stockings
35c to 39c Women's Burson Hose
z Prs. for 47c
First quality black stockings. in
regular and extra sizes.
35c to soc Women's Fiber Hose
z Prs. for 47c
First quality fiber silk stockings.
in gray, brown, nude and white; all
sizes
Soc Women's Sport Stockings
z Prs. for 47c
Women's full-weight English Rib
bed Sport Stockings. in mercerized
cotton; all perfect: all sizes; black.
P1la1s Rsyal--Main Floor
Ht-and Miss Rag Rugs, 77c
Size 25x50 inches, A very desirable
size, we'll made.
Cocoa Door Mats, SIC
The better grade. Made extra thick
and will stand hard wear. Regular
$1.25 value.
Gold Seal Congoleum, SIC Yd.
In short lengths OF 5 to IL yards.
Perfect. Various designs.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Novelty Jeweky, 15c
t Boxed Stationery,
Furs and Coats
Friday Only

1-$39.75 Gray Sport Coat,
@$29.75 Tan Sport Coats,
1-$30.75 Tan Sport Coat,
1-$35.OO Tan and Red Plaid Sport Coat,
1-$29.75 Green Sport Coat,
z$25.OO Tan Sport Coats,
1-$3o.75 Green Sport Coat,
A$35.OO Gray FIamingo Sport Coats,
A$35.OO Cocoa Brown Bolivia Coats,
1-$35.OO Green Bolivia Coat,
z$25.OO Green Sports Coats,
zS45.OO Green CameI's Hair Coats,
1-$39.5O Tan Twill Coat,
z$z5.OO Navy Twill Coats,
ES40.75 Tan Twill Coats, extra size,
1-$45.OO Tan Twill Coat, extra size,
@$25.OO Black Silk Capes, silk lined,
1-$3o.5O Brown Fox Scarf,
5$16.5O Biege Thibetine Scarfs, as is,
@$12.75 Pearl Gray Scarfs,
Palais Royal
Evening star., 1924-10-16
$3.50, 81 and $3.50
"Slim-Look" Brassieres
Special, TIC

Made of the most durable
fabrics. Cut extra long
with wide elastic across
front. Will fit we'll down
over corset or girdlc. Sizes
"a to 4S in the lot.
Palais Roynl-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Canton Crepe Beaded Bags
Sl.57

NAuSO4 SAVPS DOuS~ DO6S
$l.57
Regular $295 to $4.95 values.
Drawstring Canton Crepe Hand bead
ed Bags, silk lined, heavily beaded
with several rows of crystal or steel
beads. Colors: Red. tan. copen, rose.
brown and gray, finished at bottom
of bag with heavy beaded fringe.
Imported Bead Bags, $1.27
Regular $3.50 value. Handkerchief.
Beautiful colors in green, red, purple,
blue, cherry, Jet. black and white, jet
and steel, sphinx, all-steel and crys-
tai and jet. Neatly lined.
, Leather Bags, $l.37
Regular $1.s5 and $3.50 values.
Large assortment Of Leather Bags
and Underarms, neatly lined, fitted.
Also a few pouch in black, brown,
tan and gray.
Palais Royal-Mafn Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Cap and Sleeveless Sweaters
Special. &c.

Regular $1.9s to $2.s5 values. In
slip-on models. of flannel and wool.
Some have attractive colored bor-
ders. The colors are Kelly, red,
white, Harding and canary.
PaIais Royal-Thfrd Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
85c to $l.00 Women's Knit
Union Suits, SIC

Richelieu brand, with low neck,
built-up shoulder and bodice styles.
Tight knee. umbrella or closed
models.
Kayser Union Suits-Marvelfit, re-
inforced. Bodice style, tight knee.
Sizes 36 to 3S.
Carter brand suits. in closed and
umbrella styles. All first quality
broken assortment of discontinued
numbers.
Palafs ROyal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
fountain Pens, 77c Each

Fountain Pens, 77c Each
Either with ring for girls and
women or with clip for boys and
men. Palais Royal guarantee; lever
filler. In variety of csiors.
Swinging Frames, SIC
In full range of sizes. In antique
gold or silver finish.
Cabinet Boxed Stationery,
29c Box
Regular soc value. Contains SO
sheets and IL envelopes. Assorted
color paper
Palais R0yal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Silk, Dress Goods and Linings

There's d double reason why this
Friday should excel all others, it's
Anniversary Week, but we are au
thorized to make the extra induce
ment for the Friday bargains.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
$500 Yds. An-Silk Georgette
SLIT

The price, of course, will be
tremendous attraction, and what of
the color aSortment-there are 10
shades from which to select.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Notions

NOIlOuS
Garment Dress Shields sizes ) and
A. Guaranteed, if not satisfactory VIII
be replaced. 4jc.
KIeinert's Household Aprons. rub
berized; also all rubber; assorted col
ors. sec.
New T,rilI Elastic, assorted colors.
39c yard.
kIeinert's Protective II ick h crs.
Net top rubber pantalette; flesh. &c.
Snap Fasteners, rustproof, in black
and white. | doZ. to card. 3 cards &C.
Warrants Weighted Tape. in black
and white. lee yard.
Cgnrk's o. \. T. Darning Cotton, 40
wards to spool. In black and white.
SpOols, ZIG.
KIeinert's Wash Cloth Cases, con-
tains wash cloth. for 21c.
Garrity Wonder Waivers, long and
short to card. 3 cards, 21c.
PaIais RoyaI-Main Floor.
Tapestry Covering, $1.57 I'd.
Regularly s195 to s2.45 yard. For
furniture, cushions, scarfs, ETC.; 90
inches wide.
Marquisette Sash Curtains, BIC
Pr.
In white Made with hem at top,
ready to hang.-SecOnd Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Women's Union Suits, 47c
Fine Rib Lis1e Suits, low neck, sleeveless,
tight knee. Open or closed styles Sizes s6
to A. Irregulars.
Women's Vests, 3 for 47c
Fine Rib Vests, bodice or built-up style
Sizes SO to AZ. Irregulars Of ESQ quality.
Cotton, IL Yd.., &c
SO inches wide. Medium and heavy weight
for general home use.
35c Pillowcases, 4 for SIC !.
42xs6 inches. Perfect quality, of heavy
weight casing.
Krinkle Cloth, SIC Yd.
Mill lengths from u to q yards each.
72 and 81 inches wide. White, for making
bedspreads.
Plaid Cotton Blankets, $3.97 Pr.
100 pairs Of four-pound cotton blankets,
extra heavy mapped in pink. blue and tan
and white. Also plain tan with bound edges.
First quality.
Palais R0yal-BarEain Basemeat.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

50-ln. Drapery Damasks, $l.97
Yd.
Regular $245 and $2s5 values. In
all the newest decorative shades.
For door and window hangings.
Tapestry Couch Covers, $2.97
Each
Regular 1915 value In the full
regulation sizes.
Palais Royal-second Floor.
Ribbons
Beautiful Metal Ribbons, evening
and street shades, embossed in gold
and silver. Large and small designs.
IN to 9 inches wide, for girdles,
bags. turbans. vestees, etc. q ~
Special, yard ...... %A'oI
Roman Stripes in all the new Fall
combinations. inches wide, for
girdles, collars and cuffs, etc. Special
Sl..7 yard.
Palais Royal-Main FToor.
japanese Blue Print Scarfs,
z for SIC
Size 17x45 in two styles. One with
blue border and the other white bor-
der. blue figures.
PaIais Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Unbleached Cotton
16 Yards, &c
1,5OO yards, in short lengths,
| to 2 yards each.

Bloomers and Short Skirts, SOC
Women's OF heavy Scotch nannelette, in
pretty pink and blue stripes. On sale
morrow only.
Children's Overalls, SIC
Overall play suits for children, of blue
denim khaki. trimmed in red. Three
quarter-length sleeves. Sizes to s.
Maids White Aprons, 47c
Large small white aprons in neat styles
with without bib and shoulder straps
Many neatly embroidered.
Women's Overblouses, &c
New Fall styles of white and tan dimity.
Peter Pan collars and turned-b back cuffs
with fine polka dots of blue and brown or
colored embroidery and blocked dimity. Just
the blouse for your tailored suit or sweaters
Polly Prim Aprons, 47c
very useful apron of neatly fiugred per-
Gales and checked ginghams with bib and
shoulder straps Trimmed in rick-rack
Also waist aprons of gingham for kitchen
use.
Palais Royal-Bargnin Basement.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Friday Anniversary Special
Boys AHWool Juvenile and
Knicker Suits, $5.95

They are suits as hard as nails
that is to say, the service is in them.
Made of all-wool tweeds, serges
and mixtures. A limited group.
Please be early.
10-Tweed Novelty Suits, with two
pairs of full-lined straight trousers.
Sizes 5, and 9.
13-Wool Serge Knicker Suits, one
pair pants. Sizes z. 8, 8 and Is.
-Wool mixtures, knicker styles,
two pairs of pants. Size 8 only.
Regularly 1895.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Boys Union Suits, Friday
Only, &c
Fleece-lined suits, ecru color high
neck, long sleeves, ankle length 6
to IA years. Regular ST value.

Children's Union Suits, &c
Waist suits, OF ribbed cotton. with taped
and washable buttons. Drop seat, high neck
and long sleeves; ankle length. 2 to IA
years. Irregulars.
Leather Handbags, SIC
Womens underarm bags and pouch styles,
in black. brown and colors. Regularly $125
and $3.50 values.
Suede-Fmish Cloves, SIC
Women's. Two button length, with mar
row embroidered cuffs, in gray, mode and
brown. Sizes to III.
Boston Bags, $1.57
Leather Bags, Of split pgskin Sizes IA
and Is inches.
Li,le Sports Hose, z Prs, SIC
First quality English Rib Lisle Stockings,
double heel and toe Black or beige. Sizes
Sh to 10. First quality
Women's Sport. Hose, z Prs, 47c
Wide Flat Rib Sports Stockings, in heather
mixtures, brown or black. Sizes 8 to 10.
" PalaiD Royal-BargaiD BasemeAt.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Fnday SpeclalS
SOC to 59c Children's Athletic
Union Suits, 27c
Broken assortment OF boys and
girls cross barred muslin athletic
suits. Some slightly soiled but all
first quality.
29e Children's Ribbed Waists,
z for 47c
With button attachment. to IL
years.
Women's Jersey Knit Boomers,
z for 47c
OF the famous Athena make. in
flesh color. Sizes "a to So. Princess
May Step-ins, Panties, in flesh and
white. Broken sizes.
29e to 33c Women's Ribbed
Vest, 2 for 47c
Low neck vests with built-up
shoulder and bodice top. White and
flesh.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Annwers nothing
r more on page!F Only!
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Siver-Plated Flatware, 10c

Odd patterns In silver-plated ware,
heavily plated. and will give good
service. Teaspoons, Sugar Shells,
Orange Spoons and Butter Knives.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Hit-and-Mi.s Rag Rugs, 77c
Cocoa Door Mats, SIC

The better grade. Made extra thick
and will stand hard wear. Regular
$1.25 value.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
10 Youths Long -Trouser Suits
S14.47

Regular s29.75 to $34.50 values.
Good quality, strictly all-wool suits,
in sport models only. Every suit
with extra trousers.
Quantity. i2I2i3l2I1I
Sizes. I16171s19I20I
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Silver Plated Novelties, 97c

Large assortment or odd pieces OF
silver-plated hollow ware and silver
deposit ware, including Fruit Bowls,
Bonbon Dishes, Sweetmeat Dishes and
Trays.
Palais Royal-Nfain Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Girls Drawers, z for SIC

Regularly soc each. Excellent
quality full cut. of white muslin.
Finished with neat embroidery ruffle
and braid. Sizes to IL.
Palais Royal-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Ribbons
japanese Blue Print Scarfs,
z for SIC

Size 17x45, in two styles. One with
blue border and the other white bor-
der, blue figures.
PaIais Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Palais ROynl-Main Floor.
Mems Athletic Union Suits, z for
81
Regular 79c. 81 and s1.25 values.
Broken lots of sizes. Sleeveless and
knee length. Cut full and well made.
Sizes "a, Sc and So only.
Friday Anniversary Special
$1.50 to $2.25 Imported Dress
Trimming, SIC Each
Here are trimmings galore-choice,
and at very low price. Motifs. Or
naments. Belts, Collar-cuff and Pocket
Sets of stenciled suede, or in bead and
embroidery combination. Some of the
motifs are jeweled, appropriate for
evening wear.
Palais Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Boys Flannelette
Pajamas, CSC

Made of good quality
Amoskeag fannelette. One
piece style. finished with silk
frogs or pearl buttons. Sizes
s to IA.
Palnis Royal-Maln Floor.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

Silk and Rayon Hose, Friday,
2Prs., SIC

Long silk boot. scanned backs and
high.:spliced heels. Many with wide
en-. Black, brown, beige or gray.
Sizes 81z to II.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Toilet Specials
Gold Seal Congoleum SIC Yd.
Handkerchiefs, 6 for 47c

Plain white handkerchiefs with
narrow hemstitch for men. Wom-
ems are sheer lawn, with narrow
hemstitch with embroidered corner.
White and colors. First quality.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
mt Anniversary Specials for Friday Only
Misses and Women;s New Coats,
Friday Only, $12.47

About 40. OF striped or blocked
polaires, in plaids and novelties.
Many with large collars of fur.
Sizes 16 to "a.
Evening star., 1924-10-16
Silk and Cloth Dresses, Friday
Only, $12.47

Regularly $500. Every one prac-
tically new. OF finest quality Can
tons, Satins, Twills and Novelties.
Sizes Is to a. and 46 to 50.
Evening star., 1924-10-16

PaIais Royal-Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-15
WHEN DID 1T.
HAPPEN?

when did Commodore Barry
take command of the United
States frigate Raleigh?
when was Verdi's opera,
"Ernani," first produced?
S-When did David Garrick,
the famous English actor, live?
4-Wheh did the Fenian Bro.
therhood originate?
6-When was the famous Bap-
tistry Of st. John, in Florence.
Italy. renodeled?
ANSWERS to these queries win be
printed tomorrow
ANSWERS
To Yesterdays Questions
1.-The Alaska treaty between
the United States ana England
was signed in 1903.
1.-The famous battle of AgIn.
court was fought October 25, 1415.
S-Belgrade, Serbia, was taken
by the Turks In 1862.
THE Canary Islands were &C.
quired by Spain in the fifteenth
century.
5-The "Affair Of the Diamond
Necklace" created a Juror in the
French royal court in 17ss-17eA,
=
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-15

families and left for home, ar
irving there about twilight.
The next morning I was up
bright and early and as 1 went
out to the barn to attend to
something, Bobby came running
toward me with his eyes as big
as Sauoers. He could hardly
speak for a moment. Finally he
gasped:
Bunch is home-and-and 90
are her kittens r.
What are you talking about,
Bobby?" asked in amazement.
Come into the barn." said he.
Into the barn we went and
straight over to Bunch's basket.
There, as big as life. but looking
rather tired and wet, was Bunch
licking her kittens and purrinE
contentedly.
leaned down to stroke her
and. discovered that the whole
box was wet.
what does this mean?" I
stammered.
Bunch brought her kittens
home across the river-one by
one. She swan the river and
carried each kitten in her mouth"
announced Bunny.
Bunny" I gasped.
Sure as you're aliver' he in
sisted. That's exactly what she
did! I think she deserves to 60
back to town with u.s."
She'll go home with us, no
matter what happens" I exclaim.
ed. Bobby, bring Bunch the
finest breakfast cat ever had"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-15
WHEN IN
DOUBT
BY Cornelius Beekman-

nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
- ~ Is it correct form for
the groom. best man. and ushers
to wear fulldress suits at a
church wedding that takes
place in the evening? If not,
would you please tell me what
IL conventional for such an &C.
CASTOR?
(2) Is it necessary for the
ushers to call for the brides
maids that are assigned to them
for the evening? II so, what is
to be done IL the usher and
bridesmaid have not been intro
duced? J. s.
A NSWER-D This is the best
A form. The two events that
should always be most formally
dressed for are opera and wed.
ding. For these events every de-
tail should be most formally and
most correctly chosen.
(2) No. The brides family
should send the conveyances to
bring the bridesmaids to the
church. It is not the duty Of the
ushers to accompany the brides
maids.