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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
FUR NISHES
MOVIES WITH
SNAKES, BUGS
Jack Altman Of Hollywood
Provides Usual and I'm
usual Picture Props

hollywood. Oct. ls--LP)--Lizards
Or snakes from the parchcd desert
SANDS; pythons from tho junglcs III
south America, and all manner OF
insects and vermin that infest the
WOODS are not uncommon in the sun
porting cast Of modern movies.
lack Altman, reptile curator extra.
ordinary, furnishes the usual Or the
unusual ~ these lines on short not ice
!ru'i the studio managers. Whether
II be the elusive cockroach. needed
to.con'pictc scene in a lunch room
ORR ''o-ioot alligator as IL background
Tor jungle picture. Altman t:ias
the order and either delivers from his
stock or makes use of his 80 year,
experience as n student of the will
togo out into the desert or mountains
to get them.
List OF Props
included in the weird list Of crawl
Ing or flying things which the cura-
tor. supplies the studios are lice. gray
packs. ants, woodticks, ccntipedes.
pats, turtles. tarantulas. frogs, liz
aras. horned toads. grave robbers.
Ihincsc dragons. ella Monsters, igu
arns and dozens Of different kinds
Of snakes.
s'm"H specially, however, is rat
tlesnakcs. When he receives a rush
order from studio for "A certain tyne
OF rattlcr with certain number Of
rauies. nc looks over his troupe and
II none fits the order, he proceeds to
make one up.
Making mn" Rather
ror instance, a studio manager or
dcrcd a thirteen ratified RATHER. II
was needed in picture built around
INC sO-callcd unlucky number IL. The
nearest Altman could come to it was
seven-rattlcr. SO he got out his
suHly OF extra rattles and soaked
them in warm water to soften them
After the seventh rattle on,thc snakes
taK had likewise been Aoftened, he
slipped on the extra six rnttlcs and
delivered the thirteen RATHER on time.
case the deserts or mountains of
California do not provide the Kind
Of speciality wanted. Altman gets them
from the zoo or from importers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Ingstad's Father
Dies at jamestown

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Ingstad were
called to Jamestown Sunday morning
nv the death Of Mr.. lngstad's father,
Edward 1nestad. who died vcry sud.
denly Sunday morning at 1880 Of
heart disease. He Ind been ailing for
a week but was not considered scri-
ously i'll. He is survived by his wife
and ten sons and daughters, Fred OF
bismarck. Edward, Martin, George,
Carl, Elmer, William, Christine and
Mrs. Al Feckcrt. all Of jamestown,
and Mrs. Paul WOcrncr Of Moberly,
Mo. et
Mr.. lngstad was horn at Hamar,
NORWAY. on November re-, 1868, and
CAME to the United States In 1882,
settling Mt Valley City. He was en-
gaEcd In the shoe business and IN
farming there until 1905, when he
Moved to Lidgcrwood where he had
bought firm. IN 1912 he moved
with his family to Jamestown where
he has since resided. He was 6
years Of ngc at the time Of his dcsth.
Funeral services will be held We'd
resdsy afternoon MT e O'Clock fro.,
the jamestown Presbyterian church.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Children Jump to
Safety When Their
Home Is DESTROYED

Devils Lake. Oct. 1S.-[PD-John
Regain. farmer Of Sweetwatcr Lake.
near here, saved the lives of three
of his children shortly after midnight
by catching them as they jumped
from the second story window Of
their farm home while flames were
consuming it. Four other children,
who slept on the first floor, made
their escape before the flames reach
ed them. Mr.. Regain was awakened
by farm hand who discovered smoke
and fire coming from the kitchen.
The building was destroyed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

organization Of the eastern branch
that every washer in this mammoth
shipment will be disposed Of in less
than 80 days.
Trainload shipments of Maytag
washers have not been uncommon the
last few months. Three trainloads
have been sent into California. Three
trainioads into the Pacific northwest
and train!oad into western PennsyI-
vana.
The daily production of Maytag
washers at the factory has already
reached the astounding figure of
1850. This number will soon be in
creased by three or four hundred
day upon the completion Of addition
al factory buildings now under con-
struction. Among these buildings is
9 new simuinum foundry, credited
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
AMERICAN BOY
LEARNS WHAT
OTHERS THINK
international Understanding
Being Accomplished BY
Correspondence

-BostOn, Oct. 1S-LR--lf steam
ships carrying the mails from foreign
countries find the letter bags un-
usually heavy they can blame some
Uf IT on DR.. Sven " knudscn
Dr. knudscn Is government in
spector Of the national schools Of
Denmark and is in America on a
two years leave of absence. While
here he conceived the idea of BOYS
in various countries of the world
writing to boys in other countries.
His idea is that international under
standing can be accomplished only
II started with the youths Of nations.
They Exchange Letters
:"Oldcr folks already are set in
their ways said DR.. knudsen. "They
are -. bic t, grasp the viewpoint
OF the foreigner The boy. how
ever, has AN open mind and he is
countries do things.
Perhaps it il surprising to an
American boy To find that u young
ster in Egynt thinks along the same
lines that he does, and that they
have. much in common. The more
than 5000 letters that have been in
tcrchanged between American boys
ana boys of other countries shows
that boys Of different nations are
interested in one another"
Sees World Directory
!,r. knudsen, who was professor Of
e1''catcd at ANTIOCH College, Yellow
Springs. Ohio. during the past year,
obtained the cooperation Of "The
Open Rond," magazine for bows
published in Boston, and in It's
columns published the names of boys
III foreign countries to whom Amcri
can boys could write and receive re-
plies in English. These names he OBJ
tained from Danish consuls and from
friends in educational work in the
various countries.
Dr. knudscn believes the exchange
VIII promote an understanding that
VIII last through the years. He
hopes to publish world directory
Of boys that viii be available In
school rooms and libraries through
out the world
The girls: Well, DR.. knudscn
thinks they should be able to write
letters to each other, too. But Just
now ne has his hands full taking
care of the boys.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Eastern Branch of Maytag Company Sets World Record

The eastern branch headquarters
in Philadclphia) Of the Maytag COM
pany of Newton, Iowa, has set a
World record in merchandising.
This branch has just received the
largest individual shipment of mer-
chand;se ever known. Five solid
trainloads. 40 carloads. More than
1000 Maytag Aluminium Washers
valued at $4,000, 100000.
This great shipment was routed
over five different railroads in order
to insure rapid delivery. These five
special trains identified by posters
and banners were given clear right
Of way over the various roads and
were met at various points along the
route BY prominent men and city Of
ficials.
will Be Sold !. in 30 Days
1t is stated by members Of the sales
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

with being one Of the largest alumni
UNI foundrics in the world.
Sales Show Increase
Sales of the Maytag washer have
shown very decided increase, partic-
ularlv during the last few years.
With sales of but Sl,OOO,OO0.OO in
1920 tho total sales Of last year reach
ed the S35,OOO,OOO.OO mark. During
the first eight months of the present
year an increase of more than so per
cent has been reached which shou Id
bring the total sales for 1926 we'll
above the $50, OO0. 10000 mark.
The Maytag company builds but
one productive Maytag Aluminium
washcr--and was founded more than
thirty years ago by r. L. Maytag, the
present chairman Of the board Of
directors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Hill Castle to
Become a Museum

The Dallcs, Ore. Oct. 1S-R)-
Queen Marie of Rumania will signal
lie the transformation Of MaryhilI
castle into an international museum
when she visits it during her Amer
lcan tour TO dedicate a Ru.nanian
room.
The castle. which crowns a hirh
buff overlooking tho Columbia river
about 20 miles cast of here. was
started number of years ago when
Samuel Hill, good roads advocate
and international traveller, was cx-
necting to entertain King Albert Of
belgium.
Recently it was announced the
castle was to be converted into d
museum in which exhibits from var
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
BOY WOUNDED
WHEN SHOTGUN
ISDISCHARGED
Floyd Strife, l4.year.oid Son
of George Strife of
Schmidt, Is Victim

:. floyd, l4-year-old son Of George
strife Of Schmidt, N. d., IL miles
south Of here, is in a local hospital
with part OF the palm Of his right
nand and his nose torn off by shot.
gun charge.
The boy took a gun from an auto
mobile yesterday and when the butt
OF the gun struck the ground the
weapon was discharged. The nose
was completely shot away, a. we'll as
nc flesh of the forehead. Only the
fact that he was standing cree. saved
MIN from death. His condition was
said by physicians to be fair.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
MONDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1926

ious countries of the world would be
housed. The Rumanian room will be
the first room SGT aside for an ex-
hibit.
The castle is situated on 1000
acre estate. It was named in honor OF
Samuel Hilps wife, q daughter Of
James J. Hill, empire builder Of the
Northwest. The structure, built en-
tircly of concrete and metal, is of
three stories and contains A rooms.
Some Of the interior is yet unfinished
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
MANDAN VICTOR
BY 1910 SCORE.
Fighting Braves, Working
Like ClOckwOrk, Down Dick
ins0n in Spectacular Game

Piaying stellar football, the Man
dan Braves Saturday avenged their
defeat Of last year BY crushing Dick
inson with Il 1910 score. Working
Ike clockwork. Coach McMahan's men
provided solid wall which Dickin-
sons efforts to smash were unaval
ing.
Heidi. Mandan quarter. was easily
the star of the game, breaking
through for big gains, carrying tn.
BAH over for touchdowns, knocking
down passes and giving Dickinson
plenty Of cause to worry. With the
rest OF the men providing an almost
perfect interference. Heidi wa, able
To do some spectacular work, in the
second quarter making a TO yard run
Tor touchdown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Collects Songs
!: H0nOring Lincoln

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. lS--LP)--Cam.
parEn songs. marches, hymns of
praise and funeral marches, more
than seventy in number, euloeixine
abraham Lincoln. have been collected
2" Georgia j.. Osborne. Librarian Of
the Illinois State Historical library.
The first songs in honor OF MI.
Lincoln" Miss Osborne said. "wcre
campaign songs. including Freedoms
Call. We See the Break Of DAY. and
a campaign Song for Abraham Lin
coln.'
number Of songs were written
IN Negro dialect, the most famous of
which were Use on de Way DE Day
% .Liberty's COMM When will dis
Crdri War be Ober,' and Glib US
Dnskics Ret Other songs were
written for tho Negroes, telling Of
their troubles and their hope and
faith in Lincoln.
Strangely, one of the ball room
genus Of 1865 was named The Lincoln
SclEpttisch. the same year that the
funeral marches were written for the
martxred president
Numbered among the songs writ
ten. after Mr.. Lincoln's death were
Nation in Tears" "A Nation
Mourns her Martyred Son. "The
De&th Kncll Is Tolling." and crest,
Nob1c Chieftain."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Queen Marie to Be
in Mandan Nov. /

Queen Marie of Rumaniu will stoD
at Mandan for short time 1T noon.
Monday. November l, in order to see
Indians from the reservation give
dances, according to Il schedule for
Her Majesty's trip, received Satur-
day by Northern Pacific Agent F.. A.
Erickson. While no program has vet
been arranged for the entertainment
of the queen and her party, it is
probable that Indians will he secured
to appear for her. The length of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Eugene V. Debs
Suffering From
Nervous Breakdown

Chicago, Oct. lS--LP)--Eugcn Y.
Debs, Socialist, has been a patient
in a sanitarium in Elan Hurst, sub
urb, for a week, it became known to-
day. Physicians said he was suffer-
ing from Il nervous breakdown. Mrs.
Debs and his brother, Theodore. arc
at his bedside.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Illinois Boxing n.
Commissions Act
Given Endorsement

Detroit, Oct. 18.---(P)-The nation
al boxing association in annual con-
vention here today endorsed the ac-
tion of the Illinois boxing commits
sion in suspcnding Phi! Rosenberg
and declaring his bantamweight title
forfeited to Bud Taylor Of Te.rc
Hautc, Tad.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Art Exhibits Will
Be Shown at State
School This Week

Grand Forks, N. d., Oct. 1S-Travcl-
ing art exhibits from eleven American
universities and colleges will be on
display III tie art department of the
University Of North Dakota October
20, Il, % and %. Delta Phi Delta.
national art fraternity, is sponsoring
the exhibit.
Paintings, designs, interior dccorat-
ing, water coloring, and charcoal
drawings will be numbered am,nE
the exhibits. Samples Of Norwegian
tapestry, Arabian embroidery, Egyp-
tian applique and embroidery from
India will alco he shown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Personal and
Social News Of
Mandal, Vicinity
LEONHAED-FEANK

announcements have been received
IN Mandan OF the marriage of Miss
LYDIA Leonard, formerly Of New
salem. to Henry Frank Of Fairvicw.
mont, on Saturday, Oct. 0, at Glen.
d!vc. The couple arc at home at Fair
view where Mr.. Frank is manager Of
NIL The bride, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Leonard Of New Salem
and sister of H. N. Leonard of Man.
Dan, Is graduate of the New Salem
nigh school and the North Dakota
agricultural college. She has been
teaching in Montana high schools for
the past few years and is ut present
county superintendent Of schools nj
Sydney. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Mexico Is Urged to
Apprehend Those Who
Killed an American

Washington, Oct. 1S--lR-..n ur-
gent note requesting apprehension
and punishment Of those responsible
for the murder Of J. l.. Srriggs, AZ
American citizen and official Of the
Pepper Fruit company. has been de-
livcred to the Mexican minister of
foreign affairs by Charge Schoenfield
of the American embassy in Mexico
City.
Counsel Blocker, at Mazatlan, re-
ported the murder Of Mr.. Spriggs to
the embassy, which acted immcdi-
ately.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Count Salm Starts
Suit For SepasatiOn

New York, Oct. -18.-7-fP)--Court pa
pers filed tofEy revealed that "a separ-
alton suit, begun last December by
Count Ludwig Salm- Hoogstraeten
against his wife, the former Millicers
Rogers, daughter Of Henry H. Rogers,
will come up for trial here week
from today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
No Blame Attached
to Anyone For Death
of Mrs. l.. B. Dresser

Minot, n. D., Oct. 1S-lR--Mrs. L,
IL. Dresser Of kcnmare, who was kill.
cd in an automobile crash near Dom
nybroo!s late Friday, came to her
death as u result Of an accident with
no blame attaching to any one, ac.
c:ording to the findings of a coroncr's
jury ut kenmarc.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Andert Is Signed
to Fight Fleigel

Eau Claire. Wis. Oct. 18.--LHp--
Mickey Andert of st. Paul, who
knocked ont Nick Olivia hero Octo-
Der 8, has been signed to meet Ernie
Fleigel. Minneapolis. featherweight,
in 10-round bout November 6. An
dert knocked out Olivia in seven
rounds. Previous reports Of the fight
said that Olivia had won.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

warehouse commission, three north
west railroads, the 500 line, Northern
Pacific. and Great Northern. today
put IN effect a 'sampling point
charge" Of 81 per car on grain held
at sanplihg stations in MINES sofa,
for grading and analysis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
ON COLLEGE Paper srArr

Earl Hendrickson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sander Hendrickson Of Mandan.
has been chosen head of the bust.
ness staff Of the Spectrum, bi-weekiy
paper issued by the North Dakota
Agricultural college. He is also busi-
ness manager Of the Theta Chi fra.
ternity at the college. This is his
senior year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
AUXILIARY TO MEET

The regular meeting Of the Amer.
lean Legion Auxiliary will be held
this evening at the home Of Mrs. p,
y. shannon. The hostess will be as
sisted by Mrs. II. F. Hocft, Mrs. w.
+. McClclland. Mrs. Roy r. Dow and
Mrs. II. X. Jensen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
WHITE SHRINE TO MEET

-!i.rah Shrine No. !, White Shrine
Of Jerusalem. will meet this evening
At 1880 in the Masonic temple nj
which time ceremonial will be held.
Officers are requested to be present
ut o'clock for rehearsal. Refresh
mcnts will be served after the meet
ing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Valley City Man
Commits Suicide

Valley City, N. D.. Oct. 1s--lR-
George Mike, known here rs 1.-THE
Cabbage King killed himself late
Sunday by taking poison. No reason
for the act has been learned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
TRANSACT BUSINESS

Only matters of routine business
were transacted Saturday morning at
a meeting Of the Morton County Fair
association, held at the Chamber of
Commerce rooms.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

took considerable pride in a tobacco
patch which he had cultivated. He
was born in England and came to
North America alone in 1876, first
settling in Canada.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
co TO COAST

Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Porter will
leave this evening for the Pacific
coast. They will visit at various
points on the, coast for about six
weeks
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
DIl;TfiDAY PARTY

Frank W. McGillic was honor guest
Friday evening at q stag party mr.
ranged by his wife. The occasion
celebrated his birthday anniversary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
MARRIED IN BISMARCK

Mrs. Rose Pau Of Mandan and
Chris Schantz. Dickinson farmer.
were married Friday evening in Bis.
marck. The couple will leave soon
for The .room's farm near Dickin.
son to make their home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
TO VISIT IN STAPLES

TO VISIT IN STAPLES
Earle Grosgebauer and Fred Hav-
lock have gone to Staples, Mimi,
where they, will visit for few days
with Mr.. Haylock's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Haylock.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO MEET
The regular meeting of Mandan
lodge. No. II, Knights Of Pythias.
will be held tonight at 8 o'clock Ut
the hall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
RETURN FROM DICKINSON

William Rowe, Fred Smith and John
Porter have returned from Dickin-
son. where they attended the Man.
dam Dickinson football game.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
CHANGING STYLES

Hair cut, sir?'
eyes, but don't make it too short,
| don't want to look cffcminatc -
Life.
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MQndQn NeWs


The second half was battle on
Dickinson's part to try to even the
score. but they were unable to bat
ter down the Mandan defense. A
freak play featured this section of
the game when Dickinson man
started through the line with the ball.
fumblcd it. and it flew back, making
% yards on the tumble. McMahan's
men played almost entirely on the de-
fcnsivc during the second half. Final
score: Mandan 10. Dickinson 0.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
To TWIN CITIES

III TWIN CITIES
j. F. Maitland will leave this even
ing on business trip to the Twin
Cities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
TO FARGO

10 FANOU
George Ritchcy visited in Fargo
over the weekend with friends.
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WY, suR.!

Ihsse chickens we.o hntclr.i In
IN jneubatorl''
~ goodness! They lock just ike
rel onss. Aesssndorfer Blnttsr,
Mulch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18
Stamping Point
Charge Is Made

st. Paul, Oct. 1S--lP)-With APP
proval of the Minnesota railroad and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-18

time the train will stop is not yet
Known.
The Washington times., 1926-04-26
NATIONS STUDY.
MILK DATA
Nv international News Service

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 26.-China,
japan and Siam are learning to
take their milk scientifically or leave
it. alone, according to American
methods, and at the same time
make surplus money for the farmer
of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and
other great dairy producing states
Of the Middle West.
They are getting their data
through an educational campaign
being carried by American organ
igations at their request, according
to reports just compiled by the
National Dairy Council, with head
quarters in Chicago.
In the last three years the dairy
council has furnished literature to
81 countries. Argentina, Denmark,
Japan, China, India, Siam, France,
Russia, Germany, Holland, Belgium,
Australia, New Zealand, South AT
RIGA, Sweden, England, Scotland,
Ireland, Rhodesia, Canada and the
Philippines.
The material has been translated
by the council into eight languages
and organizations in other foreign
countries have prepared their own
translations for use on posters or
other forms of material.
The Washington times., 1926-04-26
TOWNS
MERGE
BY international News Service

BANKHEAD: Alberta, April 20
Now you see, it and you don't see
it, as the remarkable gentleman
with the little pea and the walnut
shells was. wont to remark.
The pea, in the present case, is
this little town of Bankhead. Origi-
nally there were so houses here.
Now there are %. In a few weeks
there will be none.
1t all started when the residents
of the village got tired of the
changeless scenery around here.
The village Solomons held a con-
ference and shortly thereafter went
to Calgary and made contract
with one Charles Reddock, expert
house-mover.
One morning the inhabitants Of
Bankhead, who had not been in the
star chamber sessions, awOke and
stood with mouth agape as a sturdy
tractor chugged along
and out Of sight on the mountain
trail towing at 70-ton building
which, until the day before, had
The Washington times., 1926-04-26
and Queen of Spain, with her

and Queen of Spain, with her
younger sister. 1850
The infanta, who is II years old
and very beautiful. will probably be
accompanied by both her parents,
and will DC the. guest of her grand
mother, Princess Beatrice, at Ken
sington Palace. While he is in Eng
land King Alfonso is expected to
play a good deal Of polo.
The young, King and Queen OF
Jugo Slavia are expected for a brief
stay, and there is to be q visit OF
several members of the royal family
of Belgium
Fashion has come up against a
formidable barrier at this year s
courts In regard to the length or
skirts to be worn. The official
length of skirts for wear at court
is now from four to five inches from
the ground, and this length has
Queen Mary's approval for these
functions.
In connection with the forthcoming
presentation of many American
debutantes. special arrangements are
being made for them to obtain
sketches of approved fashions from
the Lord Chamberlain office for
their guidance.