Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1926, Page 29

MODERN COURTSHIP BARRED IN MEXICO Old Customs Prevail, Wuth‘ Courtship Carried on | From a Distance. By the Aesociated Press LAREDO. Tex.. Ma Mingled | here in the borderland, where two vaces dwell and 1wo civilizations meet, as old as romance and | a7 new as jazz. centieth century n M.uml\ down to the bewicchi ¥ teenth century fiits up (o the same great river of the north. wltogether halt. tones of the violin across 1o soften the din of brass and The river separates tw ries, but cannot bar the wmusic of the soul Marriage. death and dove give a viefinite picture of life in the strangely moving border. These episodes be- | come ceremonies when trimmed in Old World moods, and the breath of Old World custom gives a different | atmosphere 1o New World. Love-making for the voung \le\x; cans follows a habit centuries old. lle may become enamored of a fair senorita, but it is only after his father has explained the situation to Ter father that they may become for- mally acquainted. Fain would every Latin hombre pick eloquence as his pater’s outstanding virtue. Woos Through Bars. | The woolng must be done through the barred windows o home until the er nounced. But whe moonlight filters through the leaves, even though the formal announcement is not vet, the y« Ay his trusted g one’s balcony and his recompense is | « rose. Each day during the weeks | just before the wedding he passes| ihie home of the and places a 1 ent is an-| o furniture, the parents will manage o obtain lace curtains and th | will have a place for the . but none | or Mexican fete booth: “jamaica” Decorated which is the public s booth is in charge of decked in colorful “chino pob long dress of many hues, a of lace, and a rose in the ha booth will be a temple of jus R senorita presiding udge and a third \\Hl; be the * ! Flirting Done Wholesale. | Then there are a number of young woman “‘policemen.” armed with be- ribboned hoops, and whc-u they cate sight of a voung “caballer. slip the hoop over his head md he js brought captive to the jud V] promptly fines him. and the n in the *‘carcel.” vs a fine of 10 cents, and | the custom of the grand | promenade, where flirtation is done by wholesale. The it couple line on the walks while on the inner line, going i ppo- | site direction, walk the yvoung gal- 3| of two meet to galn an introduction. ings frequently lead to motif of ances of “Jarabe- | homes and & “chino_pob senor ln velvet ‘“‘charro, tightly about the legs. the dance of the shawl, a Lluld Fires Nest ! to Rout Hen and Home Burns Down pecial Dispatch to The Star. HARRISONBURG, Va.. May 24— A 4-year-old child's attempt to arouse a hen from the nest by setting fire to the sraw under it ~ resulted in destruction by flames of the residence of Mrs. Edith Patterson, at Grottos in East B am, vesterday afternoon, to word received here. ! ped. id flames spread from th thuilding in whic¢h the nest was Ignited that townspeople had to confine their efforts to saving the contents of the dwelling. Dam- age was about $2,500. | French Vetenns Hit Debt Pact. | France, May_ 24 (®).—The ssociation of War Wounded ratification of the debt- greement with ‘the United At its convention here yes- olution was passed giving committee orders to pur- sn_throughout Irance which would hrough ratifica on m;reemem carning of the dange: come to the coun tion of the Wa T}nmen Stills Destroyed special Dispatch to The Star. DANVILLE, eral and Sta of Bl to Danville after a thler‘ day raid in Franklin County, in which time theéy roved 13 fllicit stills valyed at al thousand dollars. No arrests made. ar expression of the love for soft rhythi These Mexican dances and customs | filter ross the border to flavor and modify American social Hle along the international boun SWAT THE FLY | Take advantage of an early stari by an aggres- sive war on the fly at the beginning of the season. The Star has for free distribution wire-handle fly swatters. Ask for one at the main office of The Star, or at any of the Branch Agen. || cies. Roll Roofing $1.25 Up 1,2 0r 3-ply “Certain-teed” Shingles (Guaranteed Ten Years) New Hexagonal Kind, $5 Color-blend or Variegated Camp Meigs. S & Ms. Ave., Northeast. Main Office. Soubmase ‘vacatlon_. ISlOIlS this summer You and your Samily will en- loythmlmmkoefiu The fifteen National Forests and the National Parks—help to keop this great vacation region in its primitivecharm The Santa Fe is — the quick—casy way—and Fred Harvey serves the meals *‘all the way"® May we send you our “Colorado Summer?’ folder— R. C. Smith, Gen. Agent GG Dilsed, Dt Faie Agent; Santa Fo Ry. b o Bt iaihoues 180 & o8 Tl e et e THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Tuesday Morning, 9:15, The Hecht Co. Announces One of the finest lots of Men’s Summer S hirts you’ve ever seen, regardless of the price. D. T. MONDAY, MAY 24 1926. A Bargain Annex Shirt Sale All white, in plain colors or figured effects. Both collar-attached and neckband styles. In the coolest materials a man can wear—fabrics that wear, toc, and stand up well after dozens of launderings. the cuffs and collars; examine the buttonholes and seams. Don'’t think because the price is so low that you might not find what you want. You'll find they’re the best bet you or any other man ever saw—and you'll be tempetd to buy by the half dozens at least. Just one caution—come early! English Broadcloth Domestic Broadcloth Fancy Woven Reps Woven Madras Sturdy Percales Rayon-Striped Madras ~o 0 Plenty of Colors as Well as All White In Sizes from 132 to 17 \\hn |||II||II||||||I|n.. W Over 1,800 Pairs of Men’s Hose: A Sale of A steady-wearing, dependable meruenzed hose, made with reinforced heels and toes and with ribbed tops. Choose from black, cordovan or navy, insizes 915 to 1115. ‘A Sale of Over 500 Pairs of ’ Men’s Shoes Both h}gh shoes and oxfords $4 .9 —a few slightly imperfect. 1 Splendidly built, with solid leather soles and fine Goodyear welts. Practically all of them are perfect—a few having little unim- portant flaws, neither noticeable nor harm- ful. Choice of patent colt, tan or black leather. Sizes 6 to 11. Soft Collars, 6 for 75¢ Marked imperfect, but none of them have imperfections which will in anyway mar their appearance or impair their wear. ‘And there are plenty Included are a few stiff collars for ‘The M@MN ANNE of sizes, although not in every style. those who prefer them. Store Hours: 0153 E Street. N.W. :15 A.M.to 6 P.M. e ¥y $ peg T Perfect Quality 6 pairs for $1 Union Suits 57c The cool, athletic union suits that help a man stand the heat of Washington in Summer. Cut full and roomy, and carefully tailored of madras or percale. None with any serious de- fects. Sizes 36 to 46. Look at Imagine This! Priestley’s and Farr’s - Mohair Suits Once June comes, most men in Washington feel they can't live without at least one mohair suit. And that's why the Bargain Annex rises to the emergency, as always, with this sale. Two and three button styles, in the best plain colors and pin stripes of the season. All of them as faultlessly tailored as the most formal woolen suit—but, oh, what a difference in the weight. Plenty of sizes—no alterations. White Drill Navy Pants 87c They’re just as popular as last year for the beach or Summer camp. Made of drill (not duck) and dou- ble shrunk. Slightly soiled, but perfect in every other way. Sizes 29 to 40—get them before popular demand raises their price. For girls For Women For boys For Men About 300 New and Smart Straw Hats $ 1 .57 e new wider brims are here. And the new ga hatbands that men are wearing. Fine sennets :l: other straws from a nationally known maker. Amd not only a full range of sizes, but a variety of types that even provide for the man difficult to suit or fit. All sizes All styles Marked Imperfect for Trivial Reasons * Linen Knickers The kind of golf knickers that help a fel- low’s game—despite the fact they’ve been marked imperfect. Neither you nor any one else would consider them so. Tailored of im- ported linen, in sizes 29 to 44. Handke;'chiefs, 12 for 67c Cotton handkerchiefs—but of a fine, even weave that launders beauti- fully and gives a most linen-like appearance. Plain white only, neatly hemmed. Absolutely perfect in every respect. Since the price is so low we must say, “Only 1 dozen to a customer.” echt Co- , Bargain Annex, 613 E St. NW. 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