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The Washington times., 1926-09-24
BRIDESMAID
COSTUMES
Mrs. Cornelius BeeckmanI
MRS. BEEcKMAN:

nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
IL "a" states that it Is always
correct and proper for the bride
to supply the costumes for her
bridesmaids.
B states that this is true only
in cases where the bride desires
to have a number of bridesmaids
all attired in a definite type OF
frock, or desires a certain color
scheme to be carried out.
A READER.
Neither A nor B is correct in
what they maintain as to the
brides supplying the gowns for
her attendants. It is by no means
the custom for the bride to pro-
vide the dresses for her attend
ants. OF course it is perfectly
correct for her to do this. IL she
wishes, but 1t is the rare bride
who does it. Some very rich
brides do this Il believe that Miss
Ailsa Mellon supplied the gowns
for her wedding attendants), and
some particularly generous ones
do, but it is the custom for any
attendant of the bride to provide
her own attire. Sometimes the
bride supplies some detail Of the
attire-the hat oftenest. the shoes
or stockings or both, or the fan.
The bride determines and plans
just what she wishes to have her
attendants wear. and the brides
maids and chief attendants of the
bride talk over her wishes with
her. She chooses the models for
the dresses or the dresses them
selves, outlines the colorings and
plans the accessories. 1t is taken
for granted by the attendants
that they pay for these costumes
which the bride has chosen. If
they cannot afford to do this
and it is indeed an expense and
often a great one and a heavy
one-they must explain to the
bride that they appreciate deeply
the honor that she has bestowed
cause Of financial circumstances,
on them, but that they must. be-
withdraw.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

seen the World-all its quaint
ness and beauty, all its grandeur
and might. But old Mrs. Rob-
erts was cross and unreason-
able. And Edna was high.
strung" So she thought she'd
wait for a more agreeable op-
portunity. But 1t never came.
And there was that splendid
offer of a position in the VII.
COX chain of stores. 1t would
have amounted to a big career
in time-she would have been
a travelling supervisor in three
States. But it meant dread
fully hard work at first. Civ.
ing up her parties and drudging
on almost no pay for a while.
And of course, there was al
was the chance that she wouldn't
make good. She wanted some
how, 1t never came.
And so the years went on.
Plenty of opportunities, but al
ways there seemed something the
matter with them. Always there
was the chance that they might
not turn out very Well-that she
might be sorry some day-so she
was afraid to take the risk.
And so today she drifts like a
hungry ghost down the darkened
streets and gazes bitterly at the
lighted windows Of happier folks
tho windows where children
play, the children of women who
were willing to take a chance
the windows where men and
women sit in luxury which proud
careers have bought, the men
and women who were willing to
run risk.
Nothing much new about this
story, Is there? No, nothing new
at all.
But does It by chance happen
to apply to you? -. - Z III
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SAYINGS OF
MRS. S.SOLOMON
BY Helen Rowland

Her Invocation to his Evening
Clothes
HEAR, now. the invocation of
H Good Wife, which she
chanteth in her heart.
Hail to thee, once again, O
symbol Of glory and respect
ability!
Out of thy tomb. o monument
to masculine vanity. and mon-
ster OF ungainliness! Out Of
thine ancient resting place, do
I lift thee tenderly. Yea, now,
do I unfold thee from the laven-
der and cedar and spikenard and
mothballs, and restore. thee to
thy place of state, with song and
hosannahs!
How majestic is thine unbend-
Ing dignity! How glorious are
thy Zines! Lo, thou art more
impressive than a coffin. Thou
art jauntier than a marble urn,
and snapper than a sacrophagus!
Thy flaring lapels are as the
wings of bird; thy floating tails
trail after thee, like unto a pair
of portieres! Thy waistcoat is
beautiful facade which glorifith
his portliness!
Verify, verify, thou art my Be-
loved's pride and his despair
his treasure and his torment.
Yea, thou art his one concession
to propriety-his e V E N I N G
CLOTHES!
Behold for thy sake have 1
braved his wrath. many times.
For thee, have watched his
struggles and sufferings, hark.
ened unto his mutterings. end
endured his profanity. For, alas.
though he cherisheth thee as an
abstract institution. he hateth
thee with all his heart, as an
instrument sof torture.
Yet, 1t was THOU, that first
enticed mine heart. when l. be.
held him clad in all thy glory. 1t
was toward thee. that my being
first thrilled! For then. was he
a sylph-like bachelor, who de-
lighted in his evening clothes
and graced them nightly. 1t
was THY comeliness before which
I fell!
But, now. the mark OF the
Married Man is upon him and
rotundity is his portion. And
only by subtility and coaxings
and tears and persuasion can
I shove him into thine imprison-
ing arms!
Yea, three times a season Will
he don thee, and NO MORE!
And at sight of the first bud
of summer, at the flutterihg of
the first moth-miller, doth he
summon me to him, saying,
"Put that damthing away"
How long, then, Otthou Symbol
OF suffering and stoi4sna. shall ]
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
The Mexican Church

Mexican Catholic Epscopat has reported riots
fights between Catholics and police
Generally speaking representatives of the Protestant Church
Mexico appear sympathze with Mexican
in the present struggle shown by statement from
sentaves of the Methodist Church in Mexico. Hubert
E. Herring quoted in the New York Tribune representing
the Congregational Church praises President Gales and
weary Christ of Cortez Christ prvi
1ege and of exploitation Mexico is ready for the Christ Of
the common mantle peon, the slave, the broken"
The Epscopaan Church sympatzes with Mexican Catho
c and many Epscopaans have offered prayers for better
conditions in Mexico However the Mexican people
whemingIy Catholic, and far they concerned
Protestant opinion has authority. s..
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
WISE SAYINGS.

CUSTOM is the universal SOW
~ ereign.-Pindar.
Weakness on both sides is, as
we know, the trait of all quar-
rels.-Voltaire.
True blessedness consistent in
a good life and a happy death.
-Solon.
The usual fortune of complaint
Is TO excite contempt more than
pity.-Johnson
In order to improve the mind
we ought less to learn than 70
contemplate.-De
1t is right to be contented with
what we are.-Mackintosh.
CenEuEe is the tax a man pays
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
STAR LOVERS
By Garrett P. Serviss

A DELIGHTFUL letter that /
"A have received from a "coun-
try doctor in Florida, recalls an
observation that I have often
!; to wit, that members OF
the .edical profession show a.
noteworthy interest in the SUBJ
1ect of astronomy. Ignoring a
remark - obvious to incorrigible
jokers-which a friend Of mine
made when told hir. Of this. I
must carry the point a little fur.
ther by adding that when used
to give popular lectures on the
stars, / was led to notice that
there vas @ larger representation
of doctors in my audience than
of members Of either of the other
two LEARNED professions, viz,
law or theology.
l assumed that the causes were
to be found in the nature of the
studies and habitual mental OPP
erations of the persons concerned.
The doctor Is by prediction and
training brough: into more ia
miliar contact than either of the
others with the phenomena and
the laws Of physical nature. His
Imagination as well as his reason
ing powers are specially open and
operative on that side. He is by
necessity a close observer of every
thing that affects the material
senses. All science Is akin to
his work. His chemistry alone
suffices to ally him intellectually
with the astronomer who uses
chemistry to analyze the stars.
His attention is chiefly held by
concrete objects related to one
another by definite laws of action.
In his moments of freedom
from the daily and nightly tasks
of his exacting profession, in
those refreshing flights for relief
which every healthy mind takes
on the wings of imagination
when the working senses grow
dull, it is only to be expected
that he should turn with eager
ness to the inspiring scenes and
thoughts that astronomy offers
continue to bury thee with the
coming Of the Spring and to re-
surrect thee with the first touch
of frost?
How. long shall I be unto thee
an handmaiden, serving thee
with patience and long suffer
ing?
Verify. until thou art full Of
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
LISTEN, WORLD!
By ELSIE ROBINSON

She loved him
how she loved
him! But some
how she j u s t
could not bear
to go. So she
stayed with the
folks and t h Q
C ON fort a b le
home. Today the
boy can rid e
for miles over
his rich. titled
fields, and be.
side him ride
three handsome
sons. But they
are not Edna's
fields-nor Ed
mas sons.
Then t h Q Q
was that won
derful chance to
go abroad as a
companion for
old Mrs. r o b.
erts. She'd have
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
MARCUS LoEws PENNY ARCADE OF TWENTY YEARS
AGO.

Marcus Loew began with simple modest entertainment,
penny arcade You entered dropped in the
slot through glasses and pictures Of various
kinds.
When took hold of them the penny arcades
disrepuabe far from Clean physically and morally
Loew cleaned them up with PAINT, SCRUBBING
BRUSHES and with CLEAN IDEAS.
When you story of Marcus Loews extraordinary
success in this months copy of COSMOPOLITAN and future
numbers you will find many interesting ideas of TO YOU
You will realize this most important fact-to SUCCEED
1t is NECESSARY TO WORK.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

DOOR Edna
Il h a 8 ju S t
wandered in and
out Of my Of
flee.
She m a X e s
you think Of a
z h o st, drifting
wn lif g S
d a r k e n / n g
streets, & a z ing
wistfully at the
lighted windo US
of happier folks.
What dreadful
t h ing h a s
brought Edna to
this pass? Is
she old, poor,
crippled, s C k?
Has she had
devastating sor.
rows or crush
ing shocks?
N OF a t all.
Edna is a heal
thv intnllipa0t
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
ONCE-OVERS
WHEN YOUR CHILD MARRIEs BENEATH YOUR
FAMILY STANDARD
Nv 81. u. MN

If your child has married into family you consider be-
low the social standing of your family don mention
such fact to either of them.
In the first place you start train of thought and it Will
grow with the years until results IN dissatisfaction and
strained relations.
In the second place is not justice to the person your
child marrie and may lifetime of mental suffering
Instead Improvement which should with the
there is dscoagement and dependency instead OF real
friendship and full respect between your your
daughter and epartners parents there is bitterness
When your son your daughter has taken wife or
husband it is up to you make the young folks happy
you
You NAV not be able to give financial aid and they should
expect it, but you give uplft IN thought and
fire the ambitious.
The one who marries into your family becomes member
of it and just claim your respect and moral support
They need as encouragement and support in their eff
forts to improve.
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and in whose contemplation he
still remains within the realm Of
science. See how the planet
Venus affects my Florida country
doctor:
"I am often out until early
morning trying to render q bit OF
service to those in need OF help.
After a weary nights work start
home. If I am facing the east
that star, as soon as see it.
always refreshes me. 1t sends q
thrill through me and sets ms
wondering. I often stop my car
and look and wonder. / am glad
you have told me which one or
the planets it is"
Now, the lawyer. though he,
too. often takes q keen interest
In celestial things, is not by
mental training and daily habit
of thought thrown into so sympa-
thetic an attitude toward matters
of physical science-and let It
not be forgotten that astronomy
Is physical science in its highest
form and it's broadest and grand
est manifestation. If the daugh-
ter of Themis sits among the
stars in the beautiful image OF
the constellation Virgo. remember
what mythology teaches-that she
fled thither to escape from the
contamination of this lower world
when the "Brazen Age" opened
upon it.
AS to preachers, I have noticed
that their interest in astronomy
generally has a theological cast.
Some twenty years or more ago
when Alfred Russell Wallace sur
prised his scientific friends by
advocating the view that this
earth was most likely the only
abode of mortal life existing not
merely in the solar system, but
perhaps in the whole universe,
he seemed to have struck a chord
very sympathetic to the ears OF
theologians. many of whom still
appear to think that the chief
aim of astronomy should be to
discover the location of the
throne of God" at the gravita.
tional center of the stellar sys-
TENS.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24
Marcus LoeW
succeeded also
because he un-
d erstood the

AMERICAN IDEA
he has scores of heaters now millions of people every
week pay admission to his houses He has produced some
of the powerful successful moving pictures and some OF
the MOST USEFUL in the whole history of the great
industry
His success is based on the that he knew pays to
GIVES THE BEST pays in theaters in everything
else TO BE CLEAN.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

years and rustiness! Yea, even
until thy dissolution setteth IN
shalt thou be the burden upon
my conscience,
For, alas, my Beloved may
change his mind. his politics. his
tailor and his wife-but, while
he liveth and hath strength TO
fight, NO man will replace MS
EVENING CLOTHES! SELAH.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

woman of 80. with a good edu.
cation. a steady job. loving re-
lations and as many friends as
she desires. She has nice clothes
and wears them well. Her face
would be handsome If it were not
so embittered by her inner tur.
moil.
Simply this-EDNA NEVER
TOOK A CHANCE, AND NOW
SHE'S PAYING FOR TT.
Twenty years ago Edna was a
lovely youngster on the brink of
life. The years ahead were like
a shimmering golden mist, veil.
ing the land of Hearts Desire.
Love waited in that land for
Edna-a husband, a home, ba-
bies. Adventures rode upon It's
sapphire seas, with towering
masts and proud, full sails. Ira
vel abroad, honors at home, all
that might make life full and
colorful for heart and brain.
There it was all waiting for
Edna. Waiting for her to come
and get it. But Edna never
came.
Edna never came because she
was afraid to take a chance. Al
ways there seemed a risk in
VolVed. For instance, there was
that boy she fell in love with
when she was 81. A nice boy,
but he didn't have a nickel. She
really wanted to marry that boy
but she got to thinking it over.
He was going way off into the
Canadian wilderness to take up,
a section of land. It would mean
leaving the folks-going away
off from everybody-iiving in
cabin, doing chores as ..oor
farmers wife.
to the public for being eminent.
Swift.
without consistency there Is no
moral strength.-OWen.
4 brave man is sometimes a
desperando; but a bully Is always
a. coward s,r, d." ~ss11allbuptons %
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

This month (october Hears International CosmOpoh'@n
MAGAZINE begins the story of 1.-The Life of Marcus Loew
There could typical chapter OF American
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

He succeeded
for two reasons.
First, he
s A w oppor-
tunity.
s e c o n d, he
w o r X e D
when he saw
opportunity.
Thous an DIS
see opportunity
and do nothing
about it.
o til er thou
sands work, but
work in a rut,
and do not SEE
the chance to
climb out of
that rut.
The Washington times., 1926-09-24

kudu U00O AASS
the story of
Loe w s ris e
from what we
would call
"less than moth :
ing to a posi-
tion Of great
power and use-
fulness.
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Verify. until thou art full Of
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Formers in "CEouer''

Four years ago Hertfordshire
(Eng) farmer introduced among his
crops new species of clover which
grew to a height of eight feet and, in
doing so, amazed agriculturists all
over the country.
known as "Giant Clover" the new
crop is this year being grown on a
larger scale than ever before, SO far
as this country is concerned. Striking
proof of it's value is afforded by the
fact that recently the farmer referred
to above sold one of his farms on
which the clover is cultivated, at a
profit of $1,000.
The clover is particularly valuable
as fodder, and is hardly less useful as
a green manure. Ground into which
it has been plowed will, it is claimed,
yield a hundred per cent more corn
than ordinary ground.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
COPYING ROYAL STYLE

An owners recently engaged jockey
was the subject of conversation be-
tween the owner and a friend.
"Do you think, then," asked the lat
ter, that Blank has improved his
riding since he entered your service?"
"On the contrary" was the reply, II
would say he has fallen off quite a
lot."-Stray Stories.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
The cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to sOothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without Decentralization
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
The Bargain,

Ada-Why is that Mr.. Taylor eat
ing so much lately?
Archie-I understand he bought
bargain suit of clothes that was sew
eral sizes too large and he's trying to
fit it.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Her Memory

She (after the proposaD- sorry,
Teddy. Maybe some other girl will
make you forget me.
He-I can never forget you!
She (sweetly)-Oh, yes, you can.
You did it very nicely my last birth
day.-Country Gentleman.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Struck Is Right

| was struck by the beauty of her
hand.
| tried to kiss her.
AS 1 say.
was struck by the beauty of her
hand.-WiSconSin Octopus.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Funker's Epitaph
Here he sleeps,
One Johnny Funker;
He rounded a turn
Without a honker.
The Great Undressed

"a dress designer says that women
should dress in keeping with their per-
sonality"
''It would bring down storm of
blue laws?''
"Just think of those who haven't
any !'-Stanford Chaparral.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

"She's a girl of strong character
look at her jaw"
"Don't you know she chews gum?"
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
HQppv All Around

II envy that fat woman when she
laughs
"Why?"
"There seems to be so much of her
having a good time"
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
The Seruanf Problem

Census Taker-How many servants
do you keep?
Suburban Lady-Well, we've never
been able to keep any very long; could
you offer any suggestions?
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Too Sensitiue

Magistrate did you assault
this man?
Organ Grinder-He abusa da monk
Magistrate-What did he do?
Organ Grinder-He talka rough to
da monk; he tella heem he looka like
me-
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
In Open Court

Wealthy Judge Qecturing prisoner)
to be desired than riches.
Prisoner-All right, sir. I'll swap
with you.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

Why does conscience whisper? Be
cause conscience is usually half
afraid.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

On Account
COnnie-You don't intend to stay out
Of school next year on my account, do
you, Tom?
Tom-No, intend to stay in school
on dads.-Notre Dame Juggler.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Safely Ill

$50 your wife is sick. Dangerous?"
"No, she's too weak."-Centre Colo
nell
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26

Begin by feeding a dog and you can
win him to defend your life.
Arizona state miner., 1926-06-26
Early=in The Morn

Late hours for young folks
Old folks oft do condemn
And SO the youngsters come
Home long bout a. m.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-24

Harold R. Clark and son. Robert, are spending the week in Maine. They expect to return Saturday of this week.
 Mrs. R. o. Clark and Mrs. James McPherson are spending the week at their cottage a Hotchkiss Grove. Indian Neck.
 Miss Jean Dalboy. who has been confined to New Britain General hospital for the past several weeks, returned 10 her home here yester- day much improved.
 Word was received yesterday hy Mrs. John Frank Of the safe arrival O. her brother, John Schall, and wife, in France, from which point they intend to tour the continent. Al the present time MT. and Mrs Schall are visiting with MT. Schals sister who is Superior at the Sisters of Mercy hospital at Mutzia.
 There will he a meeting of the reception committee this evening at 7:30 o'clock at Community hall. All members of the committee are urg- cd to be present.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-24
WE'D. CLOSING NOT
 DECIDED UPON YET
Feeling Is That Such a Move Will Be Made Next Month
NEED MUTUAL AGREEMENT
Fiskes Will Leave For Europe On Saturday Children Entering Schools Must Be yaccinated-No Definite Clues to Dynamitcrs.

No definite action relative 10 a Wednesday afternoon closing ruling has been adopted among the Berlin etorekeepers, although q conference with one of them today elicited the information that such a proposition will probably meet with favor and will in all probability, be adopted and placed in effect.
 One storekecper said today that unless all shops go in for Wednes- day afternoon closing it Will not be a success. There would be little benefit to be derived if only two or three observed the custom and the remainder conducted activities as usual on Wednesday afternoons dur ing July and August.
 Most of the storckeepers. it IS underst ood, favor such project since it will give them and their employers a half day to spend at the seashore or in such activities as they may wish 10 plan for the day. Such a half holiday in the middle ot the week during the summer months would prove of vast benefit to the employees, it is believed, since the hot weather has a tendency to wear away ambition.
 Just when a meeting of store keepers will be held is not known, although it is believed that it will be by mutual agreement and not through the medium of joint meet ing. that the plan will be effected. John Giana of the Giana and Rankctty store, Kensington, has been one of the leaders in the pro- feet and he has spent considerable time interviewing the various own CTS throughout the town.
 Must Be Naccinatcd
 Parents of children entering the Berlin schools this fall for the first time are reminded of the ruling of the school committee 10 the effect that all such children must be vac cinated before they will be allowed 10 take their seats in class. If q child, by permission or order of a physician, has not been vaccinated a certificate stating why must be se- cured from said physician.
 Will Leave For Europe
 Rev. Samuel A. F'iske, pastor of the Berlin Congregational church. together with Mrs. Fiske and their daughter, Victoria, will leave on Saturday on q trip to Europe. The itinerary is not definite, although tours of France. England and Scot land are planned They will remain on foreign soil until August. re- turning to Berlin the latter part of that month. Miss ITiske, a student at Smith college, Northampton, Massachusetts. arrived in town Tues day.
 Recovering From Illness
 Mrs. Isabelle Lindsey Of Farming ton avenue, Kensington, who has been seriously i'll at the New Britain General hospital for some time, is reported as being much improved. Her speedy recovery is looked for.
 Want Better Phone Service
 Berlin residents are seeking bet ter telephone service, but indications are that there will be no improve n.ent for a year at least. since sub ways will not be placed along South Main street until that time, at least.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the water mains will be flushed on the streets given below on the days as stated.
 Saturday night, June 2G, 1926-. Mountain View. Whiting St, Broad St. (east of Whiting). Park St, CSouth of BroaD. Tomlmson Ave, Bicycle St. East Broad st., East St.
 Sunday. June 27 192G-Maple St, Park St, North of Broad), Hough St. Crown St., East Main s. Neal Court, Norton Place, New Britain Ave, Pennington Ave, Trumbull Ave.
 Wednesday, June 30. 1926 - All streets west of the railroad
 THE PLA1NVIILE WATER co,
 Joseph N. McKernan, Sec'y
 Plainvile. Conn, June 22, 1926.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-24

Household furniture for sale. ln- quirc 2 Cedar St.--adNt.