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they offer? (Meaning the
women guests. of course.)
MRS. C..
Since the time that your
guests can be with you is so
limited, I think that your plan
is the best one-not to inter-
rupt your hospitality by plan
ming to have the dishes at
tended to while they are with
you. It is so much easier to
do all this after your guests
have left,
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Fashion Fancies

The dividing line is difficult
to discern in many Of the new
formal pyjamas. For instance,
a new model has pantalettes
of white taffeta almost hidden
beneath layer on layer of flar-
ing black net. The top is also
of white taffeta with large
black taffeta flowers and there
is q tiny little black taffeta
Jacket with q high collar.
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When Manners Correct
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-

DEAR MRS. BECKMAN:
The young lady to whom I
am engaged was invited to a
linen shower. Who, in your
opinion, should buy the gift,
my friend or should I? If I
did not know her friend? If I
had met her friend several
times before?
E. L. B.
Of course the girl should buy
the gift for this shower. Under
no circumstances should the
man buy this gift, for that
would be absurd.
Don't Interrupt Hospitality
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
Quite often I have relatives
and friends visit me from an
other city. AS they usually
make the trip in one day, they
have but a few hours to stay,
three or four at the most.
They have dinner with us
in the middle of the day (usu-
ally Sunday. After serving
dinner I feel (as their time
is short) that it is best to
leave the dishes until after
they have gone. I have no
maid. Is this correct, or should
they be washed Immediately
after dinner? And if they
should be done, should the
guests be allowed to help if
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ignorant of the high hygienic
standards of Kotex.
Unique, patented machinery
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You don't have to take chances.
Why should you? Kotex is avail
able everywhere - the worlds
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CHAPTER SO

CHAPTER 33
Sacred Cow" a three-act
comedy by Grafton Davies, pro
duced by the Internationalists,
Inc. failed.
It was one of those failures
d'estime that closed its doors to
@ large audience of repeaters
and received obituaries and cpl
taphs from a minority not
mighty enough to sustain it.
It was a CALLING failure to
Grafton. Sacred Cow" had
been purposely written in the
out.and-out key Of high COM
edy. A burlesque in sleeps
clothing, the bray to sound be-
hind the straight-faced baa.
Sacred Cow" as a social sa-
tire, wore its burlesque on the
sleeve, and, failing, carried
down with it three years of the
work and high hope of its au-
thor.
Strangely enough, and both
ersome to her because she
thought it despicable, a sense
Of relief welled in Jennifer
when Gratton's failure came.
But she had not until then
realized with what submerged
sense Of dread she had read the
brilliant manuscript, fingered
through many rehearsalS, at
tended try-outs, and for long
hours sat opposite Grafton
across a restaurant table after
q siege in the theater had been
particularly trying or discourag-
ing to him.
She Desired Success
DiSpassionately, Jennifer de-
sired success for Grafton. But
psSsionately. greedily, almost
enviouSly. she was jealous of
it. He was somewhat more
closely hers while he only
Skirted achievement.
He needed her to come to
when he was tired and dis
couraged almost beyond en-
durance, as they began in re-
hearsal to bray his play.
He sought her out over
their favorite restaurant table
in the bow-wipdow of a small
restaurant opposite the thea.
ter, or they journeyed down
for a kitchenette-brewed lun-
cheon in the quiet of his three
small rooms over a bookstore
in West Fourth Street, Or Just
walked around the milling
block of the theater, or some
times had tea out of beautiful
little white jade Chfeni-Lung
cups in Jennifer's small sit
ting-room, which had been re-
done in Chinese lacquer.
His success might snatch it
from her, and about Grafton
to Jennifer, at least--was
something Of. a foreordained
kind of success of a single
track mind. There was about
him, even before he achieved,
the aroma of a man who can
not be deferred.
Grafton wanted one thing,
really. To get said this bril-
liant foment. Jennifer knew
that and found it frighten-
ing.
Shown To Defeat
She told him so one evening,
about a month after Sacred
Cow" had gone down to its by
no means ignominious failure.
They were at dinner in his
rooms, a japanese student, who
came in by the hour, serving
them at a table drawn up be-
fore the fire.
It was Jennifer who had first
suggested these excursions to
Gratton's rooms. Their booky,
firelit shabbiness rested her.
Fascinated her a little. They
were intimate, lived-in, pur-
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man and he stands in need of
being taught a lesson. If you
have any serious intentions to-
wards him. do you think life
would be worth living with a
man whose chief characteristics
are suspicion and jealousy? Go
slowly, witch your step.
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TOday'S Famous Birthday
George Stephenson, born 1871,
eminent engineer, inventor Of
the locomotive. ,

THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Whose Birthday Is
June 9
II June 8 is your birthday,
the coming year will prove to
be an eventful one. Your mind
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WHAT DO YOU
KNOW?
ARsWsrs To TOdGy's Test
Questions On Editorial Page

Questions On Editorial Page
/. The head Of John the Bap-
tist. 2. Northwestern part. 8.
Contralto. 1. Lake Erie. 5.
Having two heads. 6. Changes
1t to half of what it was. Z.
fruits made glossy, 8. Animals,
plants, minerals. 8. Decisive
defeat. 10. Hip. II. Ceremon-
tally clean according to Jewish
law. IL. Born. Is. Having
dropping branches. IL. Rome.
IS. Food is stored.
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This famous story has been
made into a talking picture by
Metro GOIdwyn Mayer with
Marion Davies in the leading
role.
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They Hunt in Couples
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
There are two girls who try to
break up every couple in this
small town. They have been
running after my "boy-friend"
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A Pulse -Tingling Romance
Starring Marion Davies
By Fannie Hurst

Whose her place the foremost Of
modern writersJ
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so many of the very finest hospitals.
,Kotex is splendidly comfortable.
And it may be worn wItb perfect
safety on either side. Soft, flmy
layers make adjustment easy. Kotex
is treated to deodorize. 1t is easily
and completely disposable. And
thus offers every convenience as
well as safety.
KOTeX
Sanitary NspkinS
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This Day In History

Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan re-
signed from the Cabinet on June 8, 1915. He diff
fered with President Wilson.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
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modernistic and semi-bizarre are quite the mode.
 A number of well-known stage designers and artists have suddenly found themselves called upon to handle the settings of several parties a season. These also now are con- suited in connection with the snooti- CT Fifth Avenue window decorations
 And with all due respect to the glamour and elegance of Washing tons now famous coming out, the bigger social events of Long Island offer constant challenge. At the opening of this particular season, there were several at which a thou sand and more guests were in at tendance, and where the cost ran anywhere from $15,00O to $5O,OOO.
 The home, incidentally, threatens to take trade away from the hotel bathrooms. In another era, the broWnstone was almost exclusively used for entertaining, with few of the historic affairs being staged at the old Waldorf or one of the ex- elusive clubs. And since so many of the younger set have turned to the theater, it's not such a job these days recruiting talent right out of the Social Register.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
PRIEST FINDS
 ANCIENT RELICS

ROuen-A complete set of tools used by some prehistoric blacksmith h has just been unearthed at the Neo- lithic station of Fort Harrouard in Normandy.
 The discoverer is Rev Andre Phil lippe, priest, archaeologist and ani- mator of the Norman Society of Prehistoric Studies. He has been eXcavating at Fort Harrouard, for ten years and during that time he has discovered and explored 46S centers of the Bronze Age, 139 of the Stone Age, and eight of a more recent epoch, that of the Gauls.
 That this prehistoric blacksmith was quite well equipped to practice his trade is revealed by the imple- ments found. They include hand bells, fubulae, amphorae, a hammer, files, buckles, clasps, various vases, and rack for hanging pots-all in- dicative of skillful if primitive craftsmanship.
 Last week Father Philippe un- covered a series of broken statuettes. carved by some unkonwn sculptor presumably of the Bronze Age: also some painted pottery of the Chassey and Mont Bcauway type. A Neolith- ic aX and Gallo Roman dishes are also among his finds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

New York-This, in case it has slipped your mind, is the debutante season.
 Just the other night, Washington set the seasons pace by staging the most elaborate and expensive "com- ing out that the capital had wit messed in many a year. And in this mans town, whether you inquire at the ritZy Pierre's or the swanky St Regis, you'll be told that there will be little straining at purse strings for the next few months whatever the state of the stock market.
 At the moment Pierre's has half a million dollars worth of advance orders on coming out parties.
 And if you don't happen to have about five thousand cool shekels in your pocket, this is no town in which to present a pretty daughter to so- ciety.
 The formula is well prescribed in- volving a certain amount of novelty when and if possible. The minimum expense is likely to be around 5000 whatever the condition of the world s economics. Take the present mo- ment-- or leave tits becoming the proper gesture to spend as a means of keeping money in circula- tion. And so the Ritz will again find a few Roman pools tucked away in it's scenery; gravel paths and brushy undergrowth will suddenly reaDpear in the smartcst spots, with lovely ladies and handsome men milling about.
 And the highest priced Of Broad way entertains will find themselves chasing in taXis from theaters to pri- vate parties to night clubs.
 This season, so I am told, will also find broadcasting performers in particular favor. thanks to the style established by Washington. Also the them song," specially written about some event or person can be expected to be heard from.
 Catering is, of course, likely to be the largest item on the expense ac- count. although gowns, special jew els and adornments in general fre- quently run into the big money. So, at many of the modern private af- fairs, do the trucks of champagnes and wines which can be seen un- loading their prohibition beverages at side doors of many fashionable hotels.
 One of the more popular spots in the snappy midFifties has q special ballroom for private parties, already rigged up with a hrass-railed bar.
 Those who want to make par ticularly large splash now retain artists and interior decorators of na- tional prominence to put individual nourishes upon the background. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
VET CUARDSMAN
 BLAMES PRO LAW

Watch Hill, R. I.-Prohibition has brought the coast guard into disrepute and it will take years to clear the services name, Captain George w. Streeter of Watch Hill Station. a guardsman for almost 30 years, believes.
 The public attitude toward coast guards at present may be summed up in the accusation, You went into the coast guard to save lives and instead of that you go about "shootin' and chasin' rum boats all the time", Streeter said in a recent interview.
 But the veteran guardsman be. Iieves the accusation unfair. "It isn't the fault of the men in the coast guard" Streeter said. They're only obeying the orders and their oaths. The law is what has ruined the coast guard-the prohibition law"
 The coast guard is not properly equipped to successfully combat eff the government wants to catch the rum runners, why don't they build boats that are as fast as the rummies?' he asked. These 75- footers aren't fast enough, and our little picket boat isn't fast enough. The rum boats are built for speed and they do what they're built for"
 Practically nine of every 10 pounds of coffee exported from Col ombia is being sent to the United States.
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OUR DAILY NEWS LETTER
BY THOMAS B. MORGAN
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff COrreSpOndcnt) Rome - Vatican City fell in line with the Italian campaign for price reductions when it recently reduced the price of the "Osservatore Ro- mano", official Vatican newspaper. from 25 centimes to 20.
 Vatican City was under no obliga- ticn to do so. Italian newspapers re- duced their price q couple of weeks ago in compliance with Mussolini's campaign for general reductions, following the governments cut of IF per cent in the salaries of all gov ernment employees.
 It has been said that even the Vatican is considering the reduction of salaries, but nothing as yet has been decided. On this particular is- sue, the final word rests with Pope Plus XI and so far he has said nothing. All Vatican employees are rejoicing that they do not suffer the fate of their Italian colleagues in the government service on the other side O. the Tiber. Three years ago, the pope gave general increase to all Vatican City employees to meet the high cost of living. It is not expect cd that he will withdraw that covet- ed increase at this time.
 The new Italian economy will af- feet the clergy all over Italy. Inas- much as all the laity are getting their wages and salaries reduced, it is natural that church incomes will also be reduced.
 The government is watching every branch of this new economic move- ment. Recently, the municipal po- lice of Rome arrested five dealers for selling above the price stipulated by the municipality for prime neces- sities. Several had their stores closed for periods ranging from five to ten days. .,..
 The movement was especially noticeable in rents. What was more noteworthy than anything was the fact that landlords wrote to their tenants advising them of reduc- ton in rent of 10 per cent, without any request on the part of the ten- ant.
 Obstinate landlords. who waited until the last to evade the general wave of reduction, got theirs. They received letters from their tenants when the rent was due, with the money or check enclosed but with the 10 per cent reduction. The 1et- ter was usually styled in this man ner:
 ''By the will of His Excellency Benito Mussolini. our Duce. en- closed find payment of rent for the month of December from which has been reduced 10 per cent in com pliance with the premisr's nation wide campaign"
 The landlords realized the futility of fighting the battle in court and all acceded. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

The island has been called "A Paradise of Nature," and has a eli mate which can be matched in few parts of the globe. The winters are mild and pleasing, and the summers are not too hot.
 In former times the island was ruled by a native queen but it now belongs % a North American nation. About one-fifth of the people are whites. Most of the rest are Jap anese, Chinese or Filipinos. Only one out of every 10 persons is a member of the native race.
 The island is in the Pacific ocean about 2,000 miles from the North American coats.
 If you visit this paradise" you are quite likely to see Mauna LOa, the worlds largest active volcano. It rises to height of two and one half miles. At it's base it measures 75 miles rom one side to the other. Mauna Loa has been active in re- cent times, and has poured forth great rivers of lava--liquid rock SO hot that no one would enjoy step ing in it. Because the lava rivers move slowly, Ieople are usually able to get out of the way but the lava has destroyed hundreds of homes.
 Now you may know the name of the island. If any other hint IS needed, may add that it is famed for ukulale music
 After l,astlng the group of pieces cn thin cardboard, cut them apart and put them together properly. Then you will have Il map of the is- land. You may use heavy paper if you have no thin cardboard at hand. School pupils may take 'Famoi;s Island Puzzles" to the classroom and have a contests in working them out. There will be another puzzle tomor- row.
 TOmorrOw--IiOnc of Wild Men
 UNCLE RAY.
 Copyright 1881, Publishers
 Syndicatc)
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Editor Tall Towers In "A. B. S. can't his argu-
 all with reference the American Legion speaking for the soldiers representing all exoer The American Legion has helped pass bill has before the house. They work ing for the benefit of all the soldiers whether they members Veterans Foreign Wars Spanish Yankee Division Disabled American Vets working which will help the what them from the Each of these organizations have done their bit What difference make There who served this who did than who served At have forget eaIoues which on Join these all of them afford Do Find about of these bills that being brought In opinion of these bills will benefit the exsolde much What cash don't think will until together We all need each other each hold tight the others shirt tail road by of the Veterans Council this country Let us have fight for Don't let few fight battle Get the fight Join soldier and do bit Leave hammer homeCorge L. MCrath D. S.. Enclosed letter Ned Gos before election which be the spirit which Ned (Prey good advice George, hope they take it-The Ed)
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Whoo-hoo! Muvver! Can l hab a prune? You won't ned to bower washin' it cause 1 can do at wifi my tongue in no time.
 Copyrioht by Public Lcdoer
FAMOUS MINT ROBBERY
 AT DENVER UNSOLVED

Denver, Colo - The eighth anni- versary of the famous Denver Mint robbery has passed with the crime still listed as 'unsolved."
 On December IS, 1922, five des- peradoes robbed federal reserve truck in front of the mint of $200.- 900 in $5 bills, killed guard, and escaped.
 Four of the gunmen still are at large. The body of the fifth. Nicho- las TrainOr, was found after the rob- bery in a small Denver garage. He had been shot to death.
 Recently the four robbers were traced to a foreign country. Then the trail doubled back to the United States, where the men now are be- lieved to be in hiding.
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They may call in the yardmaster of Scotland Yard .

They call in the yadmaster of Scotland Yard And all because it's safe mystery. Here's the tale, dear children When Maseolo Mcknight Daueh moved into their the Brown building they brought the safe along The safe safe than No would slip
 under his and lug the thing off, And looks capable of whstandng considerable drilling and attendant explosion from mixture of soup Well, make safe M the pondous thing placed the elevator and the started The elevator found the safe much the red and proved incapable of lifting
 Then the elevator dropped and the safe hoed with block and tackle lawyer has been wondering what the famous safe of Masoolo, Mcknight Daueh contains Shhhhh here's the hear that Eddie had Austin stored in the thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

The Elton barber shop rendezvous for the eitys Whose Who" Those who frequent include: Congressman Ned Go (when home Ex-Mayor Guoe, Arthur Reed Kimba the Kelogg John Neage Frank Pons, Judge Ted Meyer Attorney Conway Ex Governor Charley Tempeton Roland Camp Attorney John H. Cassidy Commissioner Jim Phelan And told little wrinkles their non-faeial speak. Some of them special instructions the barbers few will the chairs only from the right side refusing by way of the left. And Art Kimbal always before he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

Gossip. Jim McCrath and his Fordham eollegians orhes may heard Hamilton park shortly. Bill Bossel vaecing illness and the boys hope him his usual hauns shortly. Jimmy Gillian, of the tonsoal artists the Elton barber shop has been shaving Commissioner Jim Phelan for the past twenyegh Two and Bar Der Jimmy will be retired by the commissioner and permitted keep That's what they did retiring deputy chief Char ley MEvoy yesterday They thanked him for his long and faithful permitted him keep his badge for all time We feel like ringing in a general alarm this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

Bud Kingston who has managing station WICC a Bridgeport last August has left the racket and back his radio editor the Bridgeport Herald Bud took charge WICC August under his guidance the enjoyed great period of popping But the pull of the Fourth Estate evidently At Bud has left the mierophone and zone back the typewriter And unless m highly mistaken Bud
 happier when he worked the control of the radio station. Fred Rowe known many Wburian has succeeded Bud WICC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

lot the idea that college students get away from religion. But Christmas Sunday the First Baptist church tered the thought Members of the church. home college dud service and he Record review Saturday one of the inspiring have had in church. speakers all brought thoughtful and helpful mesag you And the college students who took part Marion Bet Dorothy Hn Norma Sehf. Eleanor Beyea George Putnam e hnd Smith and Paul Sehrsbe Higher education has gotten the church
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Cornucopia cuppings.

Cornucopia cuppngs. Commissioner Cbesson of the fire board has splendid photo retiring Deputy Chief McEvoy which he snapped It the best fire fighting poses members of the board have Sergeant Joe Bagy of duty. due illness Mike OConneII the heavy St Mary yesterday when he underwent operation. Local telephones being fitted with dia perhaps we'll daing And in the December issue of Telephone News 4p- pears picture of the Grand exchange
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Dear Friend Christy: Just returned from Boston after spending few there Kindly plate New Year gift from the writer The enclosed clipping proved vastly interesting perhaps it. if then you will enjoy perusng it. Wishing bright happy and prosperous year. remain Your old iendAr thur C. Bristol (Thanks Art for everything. And big. bright. busy 193 you,-Chrsty.)
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One of the lunch the has hit novel idea of boost ing holds drawing week, when duplicate check deposited barrel with hundreds of others One check pulled payment times its value given the lucky winner told has stimulated business sderably the management finds highly profitable scheme
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Uncle Rays
 Corner
FAMOUS ISLAND PEZZLItS,

FAMOUS ISLAND PUZZLES.
 Our present puzzle takes us to an island which is famous for pine apples. 1t contains fields of growing pineapples which cover hundreds of acres of ground.
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A STAR FALLS IN WINTER
tBY THE MAN IN THE TowERD

Then comes the night. The smile of day is covered with
 d frown. A million eyes gleam in frosty sky. And then an eye comes down.
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Good night.