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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

sist of solo and group numbers, with
two request numbers presented by
Augusta pupils, and will be given in
the following order: "Violette"
(Chalif), Rosemary Maloney: THE
Virginia Reel" Anna Goodspeed
Ann Ward, Eleanor Hodgkins, Eliza
beth Fiske. William Brann, Calvin
Boston, Bernard Robbins, Phillip
Lamb, jeanette Fiske, kathleen Cla-
ry, Ann Hamlin, Virginia Robbins.
John Hunt, Alfred Verdon, Russell
Taylor, George Hunt: "A Present
for Pierette'' (Chalif), Marguerite
Emery: 'krakowski" (Chalif), Pa
tricia Riley; Just Being Happy"
(ChaliG, the Misses jeanette. Eliza
beth and Constance Fiske: Parade
of the Wooden Soldiers (Gray),
William Brann, Calvin Boston. Phil
lip Lamb. Russell Taylor. Bernard
Robbins. John Hunt, Alfred Verdon,
George Hunt Novelette, (GraD.
Laura Clary; Bubbles" Anna
Goodspeed, Patricia Ruley, Mabel
Mcguire. Rosemary Maloney. Elean-
or Hodgkins. Constance Fiske.. Mar
guerite Emery, Eleanor Wise; Teas
ing" (Chalif), Marjorie Gray. Ann
Bodwell; tby request "A Rustic
Waltz" (Chalif), Eleanor u Wise;
school Days. Virginia Rollins, Ma
bel Mcguire, Anna Hamlin. Kathleen
Clary; Pas De DeuX' Gray, in
Producing a new song hit, I'm Your
Green Hat" Breta Mariner and
George Dearbon (by request;
Dream Waltz Dorothy Elise Gray.
Eldon \. Gray: The Huntress"
(Chalif), Dorothy Elise Gray.
The recital will commence at :
O'Clock tonight in the Gardiner High
School auditorium. Miss Christine
Carey will act as accompanies with
Manson'S Orchestra of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Senior Parts ASSIGNED

AT meeting of the senior class
elective class parts were assigned to
those who were on the honor list.
The complete Lit is as follows:
salutatory, Kathleen Andrews: his
tory, Leona Hersum; prophecy. PhyI-
lis Cleveland; presentation of gifts.
Priscilla Hamilt7n; address to under
graduates, John MacHardy; honor
essay, Munro Getchell; honor ESSAY.
James O'Brien; valedictory, Harry
Mayors. The general subject Of the
program will be Maine, and such
essays as are not strictly concerned
with class affairs will deal with some
phase OF Maine. The date of the
graduation is June 9. All of the
speakers on the program are from
the honor lfst", the first eight in
rank in the lass. valedictory and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
New York Money Market

New YORK, April %
Foreign exchanges steady.
Great Britain, demand ass 13-1s -
bles 1854. 60-day bills on banks
Ash 1915. 80
France, demand $685.. cables 3.34
Italy, demand 400, cables 4.02l.
Belgium, demand 3.56.
Germany, demand 23.79.
Holland, demand 40.07.
Norway, demand 21.66.
Sweden, demand 26.75.
Denmark, demand 26.15.
Switzerland, demand 1881.
Spain, demand 14.4f.
Greece, demand 126. G9
Poland, demand 1850. ~
Czecho-Slovakia, demand 2.S6.
Jugo-Slayia, demand I.15.
Austria. demand IA.
Rumania, demand so.
Argentina, demand 4o.563.
Brazil, demand Il.
Toxic demand 47374.
Shanghai, demand TO-
Montreal, demand 100.i5f.
Portugal, demand Sis.
AtchiSon gen. As -........... 92i
Bait. & Ohio CIV. 4as ....... 9lS
Central Leather 6s .......... 1901
c., r. /. & p. fdg. As .....,.. Gil
Int. Mer. Marine SIS ........ sei
PENNSYLVANIA gen. AS ........ ssi
Reading 4ss ............... 81
Southern Pacific CIV. As ...... 81
Southern Railway CIV. IS 900. 1864
Union Pacific As .............. 9G
L. S. Steel ref. 5S ........... 1861
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Leighton. Kennedy

Miss Hazel May Kennedy of
Brookline, Mass, former resident
OF Augusta. became the bride of Ber-
nard Leighton of this city at a quiet
ceremony performed by the Rev.
Langdon Quimby, D. D., of Augusta,
wednesday evening. After a short
wedding trip by automobile the
couple viii make their home at II
Brunswick avenue. Gardiner. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. =
Walter Leighton of this city. he
graduated from Gardiner High in
1918 and served in the United States
navy during the World War. He is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Funeral of George O. Morrill,

Funeral services for the late
George o. Morrill,. a former resident
of this city. who died at the National
Home, Togus, were held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the grave
in the Hallowell cemetery. Rev
Richard III. Moyle Of the Methodist
Episcopal church officiated. Special
services were also conducted by the
Hallowell Commandery, United Ord =
er of the Golden Cross, of which Mr..
Morrill, was a charter member. The
interment was in the Morrill, family
lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

years during the war no Boston boat
was operated, but later service was
resumed.
1t is considered doubtful il the
kennebec waterfront will ever again
be an active place, and the passing
of the busy old days when steam
boating was considered one of Gard
lner's most important trades. togeth-
er with the ice and lumber business
is viewed with regret by the older
generation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Double Feature Program al johnson
Opera House Today

Continuing the strong double
feature programs of the past few
weeks that have brought out such
fine patronage, the fans Of this
city have the opportunity today of
enjoying Glenn Hunter in the film
version of that delightful Saturday
Eve. Post Story, "Once a Pedd,er''
filmed under the title, 1.-THE Little
Giant; those who read the maya :
zine story know just what a treat
should be in store. The COM
panion feature, yellow Fingers is
most interesting version of the
South Seas. One will find domance.
adventure and thrills, all packed in
the right degree. The very atest
news reel completes the bill.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Morgan e. Company and the Naf,o.
al CITY Company at a price Of IL
and Sa,0O0,O00 40 year liz peresrs
bonds for the City Of Proto Alerra
Brazil, Will be sold through Lee. His,
ginson & Company at price Of n
An additional offering also win 4.
made tomorrow Of $4,000, 900 Amer.
can Power and Light percent eot !,
debenture bonds at 80 and interS2.'
to yield over $40 percent. The bonTs
mature In 2016.
Total sales were $20,O62 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

we wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors.
who were so kind to us during the
illness and bereavement of our loved
one, also for the beautiful floral
tributes.
MRS. GEO: GOGGIN sR. AND
FAMILY
MIR. AND MRS. LEE GOGGIN AND
FAMILY
MIR. AND MRS GEO GOGGIN JR.
AND FAMILY
MIR. AND MRS. ROY GOGGIN AND
FAMILY
MR.. AND MRS. HOWARD TRTTEs
AND FAMILY -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Tomorrow in the White and Horne
Print Shop, a committee from Ward
One will be in charge of the first
of a series of cooked food sales to
be given in the interests of the p.
T. A. music fund. There will be all
sorts of good things, and it is all for
a splendid cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

There will be social tonight at
Hallowell High under the auspices
of the II. H. S. Athletic Association,
the proceeds to go to the baseball
fund. Plans for very pleasant ev-
ening have been made. The alumni
are inViteds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Granite City GRANGE Party

Granite City Grange held very
pleasant whist party and dancing
assembly in the grange hall. Cards
were the order of the evening from
z till 2. After that there was dane
ing. Both the old-fashioned dances
and the new were enjoyed. There
was an excellent attendance and a
general good time. Refreshments
were served at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Boston Produce Market

Boston, April Y.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 165 ~:
BUTTER-Extras S99S9i; firsts sll
@3Sk
CHEESE-Firsts 21621s.
CORN-No. yellow 1894.
tras $685.; white and mixed extras
32@33
FLOUR-Spring patents 1876 sacks
special short 1020910S5; standard
9.15@1010.
HAY-No . timothy 25.50@27.50.
LAMB-Spring 29@31.
& OATS-Forty pounds 59660
PORK-Medium backs 10000 80 80.
POTATOES-Green Mountains 30;
sweets 2.75 q 500 basket.
SUGAR-American Sugar RehneIs
quotes SIS cents in 100-barrel ios
less 2 per cent. for cash.
VEAI-7Q20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The Gardiner colony at Old Or
chard Beach is to be increased with
the announcement that, Ira c. Hub
bard Of this city has purchased a
plot of land. and plans to build a
summer home this spring. w. J.
Warrell Of Augusta, buyer for the
Gardiner and Augusta stores of the
d. w. Adams Co., has also pur-
chased land and is expected to build
this spring. They plan to have their
new homes in readiness for the
summer season at the resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

salutatory automatically go entirely
by rank, being assigned to the high
est and second highest respectively.
The other parts are decided by vote
of the class from the honor list.
1t is interesting to note that this
year honors were evenly divided be-
tween boys and girls, four Of each
winning Mace on the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Principal c. E. Taylor 70 Gardiner
High awarded the members of the
girls basketball teams their certifi-
Gates emitting them to letters at as
sembly Thursday morning. The girls
who have earned the right. to wear
the basketball insignia by virtue of
this seasons work are: Captain Mana
Marson, Manager Lucille Clark. Cap
tain-elect Beryl Brown, Christine
Mcdonald, Frances Austin, Dorothy
Rose, Virginia williams, Ida Boud-
way and Elizabeth Christopher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The late Luther Burbank made
some statements regarding his ideas
of the hereafter and also has given
to the world his idea on life. Can
we today call Mr.. Burbank a Chris
tan or must we think of him as an
agnostic and non religious? Rev.
Milo G. Folsom of the Universalist
church will preach Sunday morning
on the subject. WAS Luther Bur-
banks Philosophy of Life, Chris
FAM v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. Leonora Merrill and J. W,
Leighton, both of Gardiner have
been elected as representatives to
attend the convention of the Su-
preme Lodge of the United Order OF
Golden Cross Which will be held in
Washington in 1927. A. McCausland,
also of this city has been named as
an alternate for this convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

a member of the Benjamin e. Smith
Post, No. 4, American Legion. For
the past seven years he has been a
carrier at the Gardiner post Office.
Both young people have the best
wishes of a large circle of friends
here and in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The paper train on Sunday is to
leave at S34 A. NJ. instead of the
time given in yesterdays item re-
garding up-river connections. This
is the time also of the daily loca,
train No. 10 in the morning and the
eastbound limited No. will not run
SUNDAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
u. S. Bonds Closing

New York, April 22.-tPl-U. S.
bonds closed:
Liberty 3as, 1926.
Second As, 100.10.
First AIS. 1921.
Second AIS, 100.2S.
Third AS, 101.10.
Fourth 4is, 1888.
L. s. Treasury 3ss, 1913.
L. S. Treasury As, 104.15.
L. S. Treasury 44s. 10S.14.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The whistle on the bridge con-
struction company scow has a siren
effect that closely resembles the
sound of the big pumper when IN
deraway, and every noon the noise
fools someone who starts looking for
the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Special for Friday and Saturday
at Grays; Old fashioned chocolates,
25c lb.: cream mixture; 25c h.; as
sorted chocolates, 25c lb.; assorted
kisses, 25c Ib. april23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
Funeral of Fred Il. WilIians

Funeral services for the late Fred
Fl. Williams, who died at the Massa.
chusetts General Hospital Wednes-
day noon will be held at 2.30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon from his late home
on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The architects of Hallowell High
school building and Supt. Carter of
Caribou were at the school yester-
day morning on a tour of inspec-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. n. H. Trafton, chairman of
the committee for the entertainment
the second night OF the Universalist
Fair (April 29-3o) has secured some
especially fine talent. This will be
a mixed entertainment. More COM
plete announcements will appear
later. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Miss Barbara Hamilton, who has
been i'll with mumps for the past
two weeks. is sufficiently recovered
to be back at her duties at high
school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The condition of Robert 3. Stew
art, superintendent of the Holling-
worth and Whitney Co. paper mil
was reported as more comfortable
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Rev. Edw. c. McAllister, rector of
Christ Episcopal Church has re-
turned from Boston, after several
weeks absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The hour of the funeral of the late
Mrs. Mary Ladd has been changed
from o'clock Sunday to 1 o'clock,
and will be held from her late home
on Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The new F. w. Woolworth Five
and Ten Cent store in the Canter
block will be opened on April 80.
The glass in the front has not yet
been put in place, and there is more
painting to be done. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Spring has come. A musk rat
was observed out for little jaunt,
and a pleasant swim in the Kenne-
bee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Austin of Bing-
hampton, N. Y. who accompanied
the remains Of the late Emma F.
Harmon to this city. will remain a
few days as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. II. Traitor Of School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Miss Anna Emery. who has been
i'll for the past few weeks, is out
again,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Hallowell friends will be glad to
learn that the Rev. Alfred Hawkes.
is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Carol Perkins of Waterville and
Walter Gray of South Paris, attor-
neys, have been the guests Of Judge
Fred Emery Beane for the past few
davs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mr.. J. Fl. Hamilton, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. i. p. KimbalI,
Central street, for the past few days
has returned to Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Miss Kathryn Trial of the sopho-
more class, Hallowell High, who has
been confined to her home by an
attack Of mumps, is at school again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

A special conclave of Maine Com
mandery, No. /, X. T., will be held at
the asylum Friday evening, April %,
at $50 O'Clock. Work, Order of the
Temple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The Hubbard Free library will
call in all books Tuesday of next
week, April &C. The annual inven
tory will be taken before the books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. Mary /. Dostie leaves on the
evening train for Boston, where she
will be Joined by Mr.. Dostie, later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Llewellyn Burbank is to he the
Chelsea Hallowell ferryman this sea-
son,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Mcintyre of
Maiden, Mass, Mrs. Grace Dickinson
of Norfolk, Va, were recent guests
at the home of o. r. Achorn, Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Miss Margaret Turner was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Clifford
iY Winthrop a short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Miss Jennie Louise Rollins is at
her home in Manchester for few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

There will be a committee meet
ing OF the Brewster club this evening
at T.30 at the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

There is to be an old-fashioned
dance tonight at the S. of V. Hall.
Prof. Frank Stevens will play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Judge G. A. Stafford is back again
at the lHallowell Trust and Banking
Company after an illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

W. r. Fay Of Everett, Mass, was
calling on Gardiner friends Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Amer
lean Legion Post will hold whist
party at G. A. r. hall on Wednesday
evening of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Hon. and Mrs. e. w. Ellis, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Walker
passed Thursday at the formers
summer home at Old Orchard. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Supt w F. Packard was in from
Winthrop yesterday on school bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Master WILDER Tibbetts is the CUES
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Rollins
in Manchester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Our weekend specials walnut
stuffed dates, strictly fresh, regular
price, 60c, special 49c. n. II. Con-
dos. Apr23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

There have been II cases OF
mumps in the city during the prese-
ent epidemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. Michele Falconi has returned
from the Augusta General Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. Fl. f. Treworgy is still suf-
fering from severe attack of the
flu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. Katherine Morse. r. N, OF
the Whitefield Cottage Hospital was
business caller in the city on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
HALLOWELu

Warren Bagley, who has been i'll
for some time, is out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Master Hubert Tibbetts is the
guest of his grandmother in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs, Cora B. Bradstreet and Mrs.
Grace Wodell left Thursday morning
for business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Mrs. George B. Warner, who hs
been ill, Is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Hallowell is not to have dayligh
saving this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

Dr. James D. Nutting is out again
after an illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
| GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
: OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
D. once Hsus A. u - ?. M-satsrda, A. 4 - I. \.

E s. w. Boyd of Winter street pass
ed Thursday in Hallowell. 6,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23

can go out again, so promptness Il
returning those out is essential.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-23
New York Stock Market

Corrected Daily by
J. A. GAMAGE e CO.
STOCK BROKERS
| 335 Water Street Augusta
Phones 1291-12e2
Evening star., 1926-02-26
EXHIBITORS TO OFFER
PUBLIC MANY PRIZES
Good Guessers Are to Be Rewarded
at Capitals Industrial
Show.

Good guessers are to be rewarded
when they visit the second annual
Industrial exposition of the Wash
ington Chamber of Commerce, which
opens next Thursday at the Wash
ington Auditorium. The souvenir
hunter also will have his inning.
Exhibitors are Offering souvenirs
to all who visit the exposition while
number are putting up valuable
prizes to determine the accuracy Of
Washington in guessing how many
ball bearings typewriter has and
other such transcendental facts. One
typewriter company is offering a new
machine for the best estimator of
It's products virtue in this respect
The bachelor who needs a vacuum
cleaner, or any one else who needs
one, can get 1t at the exposition
merely by proving that, as a guesser,
his equal doesn't exist in Washing
ton. Other prizes and surprises are
being offered for the nine days that
the review Of Washington business
remains open.
The committee in charge of the ex-
position announces virtual completion
of It's plans. Special nights already
have been designated in some in
stances. The opening night will be
known as Marine Corps Night" and
will be featured by the appearance
of the famous service band. Maj.
Evening star., 1926-02-26
PRESIDENT is WINDOW SHOPPER
WHILE MRS. COOLIDGE is BUYER
First Lady Enjoys Purchasing Things in Stores but
Chief Executive Is Not Particularly Fond
of s'Pilling Around.''

shoes, trousers or whatnot. He has
been seen to halt for several moments
in front of a jewelry window and ad
mire the sparkling trinketS displayed
there, without so much as raising his
eyes to peer back into the store to
note the interest his perusal has
aroused within.
Mrs. Coolidge Goes In.
With Mrs. Coolidge, however, it is
different. She apparently derives much
pleasure not only from emulating the
tactics Of her distinguished husband
in seeing what's in the windows, but
from going inside and pursuing a
closer. and. for the store. a more prof
liable. line of investigation.
She does considerable business with
local Women's shops. gift establish
ments and jewe1ry stores. She takes
upon herself the sole task of selecting
gifts for her friends. it is stated.
whether 1t be a wedding present, an
anniversary remembrance or other
token of friendship or esteem.
In all her shopping tours Mrs Cool
idge is accompanied by q Secret Serv-
Ice man, who has to keep stepping at
q lively rate to stay beside her. The
Secret Service man doesn't act as liai-
son officer in the stores, either. He
stands aside and let's Mrs. Coolidge
dicker with the clerks or shop man
ayers. after a woman's own way.
Mrs. Coolidge. in doing her purchas-
Ing, does not exploit her prestige In
stead of having it announced that the
vile OF the President of the United