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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
ASK WOMEN TO
FILL KIT BAGS
Only 80 Women in This Town
Volunteer to Fill Kits;
Make Plea for More
TO BOYS OVERSEAS

Miss Anna B. Beckett, local Red
Cross chairman, announced yester-
day that only thirty Red Cross Kit
Bags, for distribution to Soldiers
and Marines embarking for foreign
duty, are being filled by Smyrna
women. "Every woman who di-
rectly or indirectly has an interest
in some boy in the armed service
should be willing to fill one of these
Kit Bags" said Miss Beckett, in
making a plea for more cooperation
here. women who can not aid
the Red Cross in any other way,
due to lack of talent or time, can
show their gratitude to these boys
who are defending their freedom
by filling one of these kits" Miss
Beckett said. These Kit Bags are
given only to those boys who are
sent to foreign countries and prob
able actual battles, and to most of
the boys who receive them, they
prove useful as well as containing
an element of surprise"
Contents of the Kits
Contents of the kits, which must
not weigh more than one and one
half pounds when filled, are as fol-
lows: / small soap box and soap, l
deck of playing cards, 1 package
of cigarettes or smoking tobacco
and cigarette papers, shoe polishing
cloth, small pencil with metal cap,
1 package of envelopes and paper,
1 package of chewing gum, pair of
tan shoelaces - 40'', waterproof
watch box if available, l package
of double-edged razor blades, small
book pocket size) detective, hum
orous, sewing case, with needles,
black and white cotton, darning
thread). The Kit Bags are sewn
by local Red Cross volunteers, and
may be procured for filling at the
Legion Room, or by phoning Miss
Anna B. Beckett, Smyrna 5001.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
RUBBER DRIVE EXTENDED
Ten More Days to Reach Kent
Goal of 10000 Pounds

Jesse A. Harmon, Kent County
chairman of the Associated Pc
troleum Industries and county rub
Der salvage chairman, expressed
confidence that the ten-day extern
sion of the drive will enable the
county to produce its voluntarily
undertaken goal of 100000 pounds
of scrap rubber. Mr.. Hartman said
that up to this morning the contri-
buttons totalled about 10000
pounds under the anticipated
amount. To enable the county to
reach its goal, he appealed especial
ly to farmers and other rural resi-
dents to make renewed search to
uncover forgotten scrap rubber ac-
cumulations and get them to a fill
ing station to help the war effort.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
I28 BOYS Registered Here

The selective service registra-
ton board here registered 1913 boys
in the 1920 year age group on
Tuesday, c. A. Burrous, Chief Reg
istrar, announced. William E. Mat
thews, Jr., secretary of the Kent
County Selective Service Board, SUI
pervised the registration. The fol-
lowing members of the David c.
Harrison Post, No. IA, American
Legion and Auxiliary, assisted:
Mrs. Grant CARTS, Mrs. Clark
Knots, Mrs. w. E. Matthews, Jr.,
Mrs. George R. Miller, Mrs. C. A.
Burrous, w. H. Kenworthey, and
Ralph G.. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
SCOUT TROOPS
LEARN DANCING
Girl Scouts Invite Boy Scouts
To Dancing Class; Plan 2
Dance Parties This Summer
OUTDOOR PROGRAM

The Smyrna Girl Scouts have ex-
tended an invitation to the Boy
Scout Troop to take part in dane
ing classes to be given each Thurs
day afternoon at the Century Club
House. Approximately thirty boys
and girls are expected to attend.
Mrs. Glenn S. King, Miss Elizabeth
Phillips, and Miss Malvina Steven
son will be the instructors. Glasses
will start this afternoon, and will
last from $50 until 430 each week.
The scouts will be taught ballroom
etiquette as well as dancing. Two
dances have been planned for later
on in the summer. The first, an
informal dance, will be given on
July 10Th, with Jane O'Neil, Thelma
Dulin, Sarah Stevenson, Jean Kirby
and Ann Knots as the committee
in charge. Mrs. Thomas Russell
stated that these dancing classes
would be joint Boy-Girl Scout
project, which they would work out
together. Some member of the
Girl Scout Troop Committee, Mrs.
Russell said, would be present at
all times.
Outdoor Program
The Second Glass Patrol of the
Girl Scouts are conducting an Out
door Program this summer. The
plans include series of hikes, pic
MICS and nature study trips, Mrs.
Russell announced. The first event
takes place today, with picnic at
Bannister Hall, as the guests of
Miss Eunice Anthony. Tentative
plans have been made for an over
night camping trip this summer.
The special committee in charge of
the Outdoor Program includes Mrs.
William E. Matthews, Jr., Mrs.
Thomas Lamb and Mrs. Clarence
Bodley.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
MISS MARY r.. CLARK WEEDS
Married Saturday, June 9th to
Mr.. w. v. Oavanagh of Brooklyn

MIR. w. v. Oavanagh of Brooklyn
Miss Mary Rebecca Clark, of
Jackson Heights, Long Island,
daughter of Mr.. Harry B. Clark
and the late Mrs. Linda Bailey
Clark of this town, was married
last Saturday, June 9th to Mr..
Walter v. Cavanagh of Brooklyn,
N. Y. The ceremony took place at
the church of St. Brendan in
Brooklyn. The bride wore a gown
of petal pink sheer with a corsage
of orchids. She was attended by
her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Will
liams Clark of Wilmington, who
wore dress of light blue sheer
with a corsage of pink sweetheart
roses. Mr.. James A. Cavanagh of
Brooklyn, brother of the BRIDE
groom, was best man. After re-
ception the couple left for Atlantic
City, N. ].
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
JOHN MELVIN GETS WINGS
Received Staff Sergeant's Rating
at Luke Field, Arizona

John S. Melvin, Smyrna, has sue
cessfully completed the Air Force
Advanced Flying School Training
at Luke Field, Phoenix, Arizona.
He received the coveted silver
wings and Staff Sergeant's Rat
ing in the Army Air Force at grad
uation ceremonies Tuesday, June
23rd. This is the goal every Fly
ing Sergeant strives to attain, and
is a distinct accomplishment.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
MIR. MANNERING HONORED
Oldest Town Council Member Hon.
ored on His 8Oth Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant CARTS enter
tanned the members of Town Coun-
Gil and their wives Friday night in
honor of Mr.. John c. Mannering,
who celebrated his eightieth birth
day. Mr.. Mannering is the Oldest
member of council, in point of SER
vice as well as in years, having
served for IL years. Guests in
Guided: Mayor and Mrs. R. F. Cor
ley, Mr.. John Still, Mr.. and Mrs.
Creadick Ennis, rand Mrs. Ralph
G. FAIRIES, the Rev. Frederick M.
Barton, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Low
er, Miss Kate Mannering, Clarence
and Jack CARTS, grandsons.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
Mrs. Robert A. Comegys Dies

Word has been received in Smyr-
ma Of the death of Mrs. Madeline S.
Comegys, wife of DR.. Robert A.
Comegys, former dentist of this
town, now retired and living in st.
Petersburg, Florida. Mrs. Com
eggs will be remembered as the
former Miss Madeline Smith of
Philadelphia, who before her mar
riage was frequent visitor at the
home of the Becketts. Burial took
place in st. Petersburg.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
JERMAN CHAPEL SERVICES
Rev. L. F. Uhlendorff, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

Rev. L. F. Uhlendorff, pastor of
Jerman Chapel, announces services
for the week beginning on Sunday:
Sunday School at p. M; preach
ing at o'clock; evening service by
the young people, to 730; evan
gelistic service at 7.30 o'clock.
Prayer service Wednesday evening
at 7.30. Everybody welcome at
these services.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
Presbyterian Church Services

The Mite Society of the Presby-
terrain Church will meet at the
Manse Thursday, July 2, at 8
o'clock. Sunday School on Sunday
at 10 a. M; morning service at IL;
the young people of the church
will conduct the service.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DR.. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Method
list Church next Sunday, July 5th,
will be as follows: The Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock with Mr.. H. c. Jones, Su-
perintendent, in charge; the morn
ing worship service and sermon at
IL a. m. There will be no Sunday
evening services, nor prayer SER
vices Wednesday evenings during
July and August.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
Row Scouts Meet FRIDAY

Members of the Boy Scout Troop
will meet Friday at 2 p. M, at Lake
Como Beach, Ellery Ward, scout
master announced.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec

tor, Announces Services for Week
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, announces the service for the
fifth Sunday after Trinity will be
at ii a. M, celebration of the Holy
Communion and sermon upon the
words of st. Paul, stand fast
therefore in the liberty wherewith
Christ hath made us free"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02

Swimming Lessons at Lake
Swimming lessons will be given
at Lake Como Beach daily, from
9-12 a. m.., by Ellery Ward, guard.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-07-02
Calcium on Streets

The town of Smyrna has spread
with calcium all the streets, to
eliminate dust.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Championship Team
Will Exemp|ifY E|ks'
Ritual January Is
Class Of Candidates
And Visitors Will Be
Honored at Supper

Washington Lodge of Elks will in
duct a class of candidates January
l3, when the championship ritual
istic team Of Alexandria, Va, will
exemplify the Elks' ritual. This team
has won the top honors in competi-
ton among the Virginia Elks'
Lodges for several years.
A buffet supper will be served with
the new candidates and visitors as
guests of honor.
Beginning with the first regular
meeting in January. all business ses-
sions will open at $50 pm. Initia-
tions will begin at 8 pm.
The dance committee of Washing
ton Lodge will furnish dance tickets
to Miss Clara Smith at the Govern
ment Information Center to be dis
tributed to Merchant Marine visitors
here and servicemen in uniform.
Ellis Klein, chairman of the Dance
Committee, announced a dance on
New Year eve.
The lodge has Cancelled Wednes-
days session.
The Sumit Club will meet at 8 80
pm. Friday.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
KEEPER, Ballard, Owen
Are First 10 Receive
Masonic Honor Medal
Grand Lodge Will Name
Officers Tomorrow;
Boosters Club Meets

j. Claude KEEPER, past grand mas
ter and grand secretary of the Grand
Lodge of Masons of the District
William T. Ballard, secretary of the
Masonic Board of Relief, and Vernon
G. Owen. past grand master, are the
first recipients Of the newly created
Masonic Medal of Honor.
This honor was awarded them at
the annual meeting OF the Grand
Lodge on December Is.
The st. Johns day meeting OF the
Grand Lodge will be held tomorrow
night, when officers will be elected
Capt. Walter S. Abzernethy was
elected supreme regal booster of the
Masonic Boosters Club, No. 999. at
the last meeting.
Other officers elected were: Donald
Dow, vice regal booster: David E
Kisliuk, booster scribe: William H
Barringer, booster of the exchequerI'
and Frank Feller, Norris Krone, C
F. Arminger. w. C. Wolfe and
Gabriel Fertag, regal boosters.
Out-of-town members attending
were: Past national presidents of the
League of Masonic Clubs, Arvid v.
Swaningson of New York and Mai.
William Mosely Brown Of Virginia; :;
Deputy National President Joseph
Montgomery of New Jersey and Irwin
S. Gress Of Pennsylvania and Charles
K. Hellreigel Of New York, members
Of the Board Of Trustees.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Sons and Daughters
Of'Liberty

Monroe Council will meet Tuesday
night at 7 Fourth street NE. for in
stallation of officers. A party honor
ing the new officers and Deputy
State Councillor Mrs. Eunice Ged-
dins. Councillor Mrs. Florence Gar
ber will preside.
Washington Council met, with
Councillor Mrs Elizabeth Deakins
presiding. Installation of officers
will be held Wednesday night at I
Fourth street NE. by Deputy State
Councillor Mrs. Jessie Richards. Mrs
Elizabeth Deakins was reelected
for the second consecutive time. A
reception will follow.
Justice Council will meet Thurs
day night at Northeast Masonic
Temple for installation of officers
and annual reception to their Of
f1cers and Deputy State Councillor
Mrs. Mary Reed Smith. Councillor
Mrs. Russie Garfield will preside.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
8 and 40 Salon Plans
Purchase Of Inhaler
For Glenn Dale
Mrs. Corwin Selected
For National Pouvoir
Chairman Post

Mrs. Mary B. CorWin, chapeau de-
partemental of the District of Co.
lumbia Eight and Forty. announced
last week that salons special prof.
ect for the new year will be the
purchase of an inhaler for Glenn
Dale Hospital.
Through the efforts of the salon,
Quentin Roosevelt Post and Bureau
of Engraving and Printing Post Of
the American Legion and the Forty
and Eight, baskets were filled at
the American Legion clubhouse for
needy families and delivered on
Christmas eve. Carols were sung.
Mrs. Corwin was voted to repre-
sent the salon as National Pouvoir
chairman and Mrs. Ethel Fowler
was appointed color-bearer.
Mrs. Frances J. Cassidy was in
itiated. New members presented by
Mrs. Edith Warren Quinn, partner
ship chairman, were Adelaide Miller,
Cecile Berger and Dorothy Redfield.
Mrs. Dorothy B. Harper, chapeau
national passe, gave a dinner in
honor of Mrs Thelma Bailey of
Birmingham, Mich, chapeau ma
tional passe, at the Miramar last
evening
Guests were Mrs. Mary B. Corwin
chapeau departmental; Mrs. Vir-
ginia Mccarthy. demi chapeau ma
tional; Mrs. Ellen Louise Warren
chapeau national passe, and Miss
Emily Carey, larchiviste national
passe.
Calling later were Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Ware, Mr.. and Mrs j. J
Rodruck, Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. Zaontz
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Spudis Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Totten, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A
Smithson and Mrs. Ethel Wilt.
Mrs. Bailey is spending Christmas
week end with her daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John Sparks
640l Fourteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1942-12-27

days a week. women will be on a
part-time basis, inasmuch as their
total work-week will amount to 30
to 36 hours.
Both streetcar and bus operating
is heavy work and the company
expects. by the part-time arrange
ment, to stay within the working
capacity of women, and also render
this employment particularly at
tractive to housewives who may
maintain their household respon.
sibilities in-between work periods.
The War Manpower Commission
has repeatedly advocated the en-
ployment of housewives on a part
time basis to relieve manpower
shortage, rather than import full.
time labor, which would contribute
additional strain on already over.
burdened housing and transporta-
ton facilities in communities suf.
fering from labor shortage.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Order of the Eastern Star
Announces Many Events
Viola Thompson President
Of l941 Motrons and Patrons

be special meeting on January %,
Mrs. Ann Goldsmith. matron of
Temple Chapter, announces the
past matrons and past patrons will
be honored December %. Refresh
ments will be served.
Reah Davis, matron Of East Gate
Chapter, invites members to a
birthday party on January l at
7:30 pm. Refreshments and dane
ing.
Mrs. Ruth Woods, matron OF
Treaty Oak Chapter, announces a
Christmas party Monday evening.
after initiation.
Mrs Esther I. Semon. matron Of
Martha Chapter, announces on jan
uary /. initiation and reception to
new officers. Rehearsal for initia-
ton on December 30 at pm.
The Auxiliary Temple Board will
meet at the home of Mrs. Rena K.
Hunt on January II.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
District Legion to Stage
New Year Eve Party
/ Dance Begins at 9 PM. Thursday;
= Yule Celebrations Held for Children

A New Year eve party will be held
Thursday, beginning with a dance
at pm, by the District of Colum-
bia Department. the American Le-
gion, at their clubhouse, 2437 Fiji
teenth street NV.
Comdr Patrick Fitzgibbons and
his staff will attend The program
is in charge of Vice Comdr. John
c. Chase. Table reservations must
be completed at the clubhouse by
Wednesday.
The Good Fellows Club of Ken
meth H. Nash Post gave Christ
mas party to the children in the
neighborhood at their clubrooms,
209 Pennsylvania avenue Sc, De-
cember a. Jack O'Conneu was
master Of ceremonies.
National Cathedral Post members
assembled on Christmas afternoon
at the Washington Home for
Foundlings, where their annual Yule
party was given the children of
that institution. Santa Claus was
impersonated by Leo P. Wise.
Arrangements are being made by
Past Comdr Frank Buckley for the
past commanders dinner to be held
at the clubhouse January q. Danton
Walker, New York columnist, will
participate.
Charles Bell Porter, veteran of
the last war, has just joined this
post.
Meetings this week are. Monday,
Tank Corps Post, Legion club
house; Friday, Victory Post, Legion
clubhouse: Department of Agri-
culture Post, Agriculture Depart
ment.
Stanley Church De Pue Post de-
voted the December meeting to the
cause of The Fighting Free
French" The National Guard of
Honor escorted the distinguished
guests to the platform and an ad-
dress was given by Maj. Rotival of
the French delegation. A French
supper was served. Comdr. r. D.
Hudson presided.
Sergt. Jasper Post held its annual
Christmas party for children of vet
Grams at the clubhouse on We'd
nesday.
The Board of Managers of the
Legion clubhouse announce the ap-
pointment of a new building man
ager, Richard E. Ashby. Dinners
are served regularly each evening
and arrangements for special par
ties may be made by calling Mr.
Ashby at the club.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Capital Transit Advertises
For Women Car, Bus Operators

The Capital Transit Co. is ad-
vertising today for the first time in
this war for women streetcar and
bus operators.
In the help wanted columns of
The Sunday Star the company asks
for women operators between 25 and
IS years of age. No experience is
required and training will be paid
for. Women applicants must be in
good health and have good vision.
be at least feet inches tall, weigh
not less than 100 pounds and pro-
vide a clear record of past employ
ment. A motor vehicle operators
permit is not necessary.
Prospective women operators must
be able to report between 6 and
1880 am. and again between and
$3.50 pm. and work several hours
at time. The employment ONCE
Is at Thirty-sixth street and Pros
pect avenue NV.
Working during rush hours six
Evening star., 1942-12-27

At meeting of the 1941 Associa-
ton of Matrons and Patrons the
following officers were elected
Viola Thompson, president: Lee H.
Wolfe, vice president; Helen E.
Summers, secretary; Earl F. Hutch
ison, treasurer: Leah Ebersole,
Minnie Kinks and Clyde Filley, ex-
ecutive board.
Mrs. Nellie M. Jewell. matron of
Miriam Chapter, announces tomor-
row evening there will be a Christ
mas party. Each member is re-
quested to bring small gift.
There will be a reception at the
home of Miss Annebel L. Tillett,
matron of Bethany Chapter, on
January from 4 to 7 pm. She
will be assisted by Patron Hugh
V. Keiser.
The stated meetings for January
have had to be called off. owing
to New Year Day and the meeting
of the Grand Chapter There will
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Spanish War Veterans
Install New Officers

The Military Order of the Lizard
will install officers at Pythian Tenn
pie on Saturday at pm.
Gen M Emmet Urell Camp
elected Norman Jones commander;
Valentine T. Mayer, senior vice
commander; Frank Herbert, junior
vice commander, and James B.
Freeland, officer of the guard.
Col. James S. Petit Camp named
Frank L,ongo commander; Harvey
j. Zimmerman. senior vice COM
mander; Patrick j. Grealey, junior
vice commander; William H. Will
cox, officer Of the day; Clark R.
Petit, officer of the guard, and
Harry Selby, trustee.
Gen. Henry w. Lawton Camp
named William H. Downey COM
mander; John J. Sabins. senior vice
commander; Henry T. Eaton, Junior
vice commander; Albert A. Glaze,
officer of the day; John M. Farmer,
officer of the guard; George E.
Clarke, trustee for three years. and
Edwin M. Lawton, auditor for three
/ years.
| Admiral George Dewey Naval
Camp will meet regularly. at depart
ment headquarters, 921 Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sc.
Auxiliaries.
Newly elected officers OF Col.
James S. Petit Auxiliary are:
President; Bessie Afford: senior vice
president, Clara Hass; Chaplain. Mable
Ezell; patriotic instructor, Grace Pankin;
guard Dorothy Thompson; assistant guard,
Anna Davis.
Gen. M. Emmett Urell Auxiliary
elected:
President, Mildred Jones; senior vice
presiden president' Joan Joan koWalski Junior vice
patriotic, instructor. Florence Rees;. con-
jones' suard Louse Preesna
istant suard. Margaret Binnix; treasurer,
ssasbae Hsmm
| musician, Eva Ducker.
On Monday night Col. James S.
| Petit Auxiliary will meet. On Fri
day Gen. Henry w. Lawton Auxil-
liary will not have meeting on ac-
| count of New Years. On Saturday
| the Lizards meet.
Mr., and Mrs. John w. Lynch cell
ebrated their 25th wedding ami
versary last Sunday.
Evening star., 1942-12-27

l to pm. at both schools on
January IA.
Park View.
Fathers night will be observed
January at 8 pm.
The association reports that to
date the pupils have purchased
81 800 worth Of War savings stamps
from the booth established at the
school.
Raymond.
The Glee Club presented a pro-
gram of unusual Christmas carols
at the Franklin School on Monday
under the direction Of Miss Lucy
Hopkins, who also accompanied the
group with the accordion. Mrs. D.
Halpin accompanied with the violin.
Many articles Of clothing have
been collected at the school and
are being prepared to send to the
student aid rooms later.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
YMCA Activities
The Central YMCA has scheduled
the following events for the uaek.

The Central YMCA has scheduled
the following events for the week:
Mems Department.
Today, 9:15 am, Java Club, with
servicemen as guests for breakfast:
4 pm, at home for Servicemen with
program, refreshments, hostesses.
Tomorrow, $50 am. staff confer
ence: r. L. Lewis and William E.
Hutzell, speakers.
Wednesday, 7-8 pm, basket ball ;
pm, Checker Club and Glee Club.
Thursday. New Year eve, pro-
gram: 7 pm, motion pictures; 9
pm. dance; 1l:40 watch night
service.
Friday, annual New Year Day
reception, 1890 am. to II pm.
Saturday, sos pm. the YMCA
Sunday School Hour, Radio Station
WINK. William S. Jones, speaker;
$50 pm, games for servicemen:
. pm, dance for servicemen, host
esses.
Boys Department.
Tuesday. AIS PM, Town Council.
Thursday, 7 pm, Chess and
Checker Club and Red Cross first
aid
Friday, annual New Year Day
open house, noon to pm.
Saturday, $50 am, movies: $50,
Junior Club; 1920, intermediate
Club; II am, Stamp Club; 11:3O
am. wood shop, Prep Club; noon
musical program: 1890 pm, movies
and Leaders Corps; 1:30 pm, clay
modelling, junior photography;
pm, Announcers' Club: 2:30 pm.
model making; $50 pm, movies
and senior photography.
Evening star., 1942-12-27
Australia Now Makes
Own Optical Glass

Australia is now making it's own
optical glass, urgently needed for
such instruments as range finders,
f1eld-glasses and other types of eye
aid used in modern war.
Three years ago Sydney dealers
said it could not be done because
good optical glass was trade secret
handed down in French and Ger
man firms. Now large Australian
works is making on a mass scale
optical glass which experts pro-
nounce equal and in some respects
superior to- the best optical glass
made in Europe.