New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1915, Page 3

o ——— WWIE I'B Summer Ilress (oods Many pretty Cotton and Fancy stk Mixtures for Inexpensive Dresses. OOTTON VOILES are among the most popular. We have a big showing of new and exclusive designs in dainty eolored figures on white and tinted grounds; also black on white, 40 " jnches, 22c yard. { WOVEN STRIPED VOILES, new material, makes a little heavier fabric than the plain voHles. Variety of colored figures on white and tinted grounds, 26c yard. ...s 2 OREPE VOILE, white' ground wlth delicate colored stripes,-a new and, pretty novely. .25c yard. RICE CLOTH, white with large col- erod dots, variety of colors, 25c. yard. PONGEE SILKS, white lnd ‘tinted ground, big vartety of pret- ty colored figures, one of the best sell- ers of the season, 36-inen, 38c and 42¢ yard. SERPENTINE CREPE—Big show- ing of new figurings suitaple for ki- ‘monos, dressing sacques, lounging robes, etc., 17¢ yard. .. WINSQOR COSTUME COREPE, a fine display of new styles, small and dainty figures and flowers, a gvod tub ma- terial used for underwear, children’s dresses, etc. Soft and silky, requires no ironing. 18c yard. PLAIDS, . 36-inch, . bright, light colored, fancy plaids, perfectly fast color, 25¢ yard. TRIMMING BUTTONS . for . every color and style, an immense showing of all the latést. . We carry a .com- plete stock of buttons for every use, inall sizes, " AGENTS FOR MCOALL PAT- TERNS, the best p;ttarn sold at any | price, 10c and 15c. MoOAI‘D mflm FOR JIINE, B¢ ¥ LLAR Hy {Y.M.C.A. ANNOUNCES ’ - | SUMMER MEMBERSHIP Good Govmmsnt cmn to Give “Fditor-n-Chiet” Friday Night. The directors of the Y. M. C. A.| { received reports on- subscriptions at the regular meeting held last night and adjourned until mnext Monday night, when the final reports will be presented. Following is the report of Gen- eral Secretary C. H. rnes: The speclal summer membership will be oflered from June to October first to the men of the city for $3.00, and to boys for $1.50. ‘This mem- bership includes the use of baths, locker, gymnasium, billiard’ rooms, etc. Many man will doubtless take advantage of the exceptional bathing facilities. The thirty-first anniversary was celebrated successfully May 2 in the §guth church. Dr. F. N. Seerley gave & very strong address which aroused much favorable comment. Members of the association occupied the cen- ter of the church after marching over from the Y. M. C. A. It has been suggested by friends of the associa- tion that Dr. Seerley be secured in the fall to give'a series of talks to mothers and fathers, Debating Club, The William H. Hart Debating club closed a successful year with.a sup- per in the association building. The Tesult' of a contest conducted through the season was decided by the final debate. At the: gupper several good speeches wére made by the debaters. J. B. Comstock of P. & F. Corbin’s and Winslow Russell of the Phoénix Mutual Life Insurance company gave the final talks supplementary to the salesmanship course. The first aid classes taught by Dr. C. M. Cooley and A. O. Washburn completed their courses, some of the students taking the international com- mittee éxaminations. Two. English for torelsners classes aré still in session, one in thé building and the other at the Russian-Greek church, In the gymnasium the program has been changed to meet Wweather. con- ditions—outdoor runs being featured. Sixty classes were conducted with an attendance of 950 men: and boys. Emphasis is being plwed on swim- ming instruction. ‘Annual Camp for Boys. The annual boys’ camp will be held on the shorés of Lake Wangumbaug, July 1 to 16. A camp on this site has been conducted as a private camp for boys until this year, but on account of the failing health of the owner we ‘| are able to secure the place for our HARTFORD, CONN. Use Your ‘Qldf Carpets to Valuable Ad- ' vantage At t,hia ueaann mrs than at. apy time, because of housecleaning, many houagwivu ‘wil run across worn:out Ingrain ‘and Brussels Carpets. The first thought h to destroy them.— Belg;ade Rugs Are Made From .Them And a bettcz or move durable Rug is vet to be made. old Carpet—we will call for it and send it away and have one of these fine Rugs made for you. Any size up to 9 ft. wide and any length de- sired. Let us have your order at once. - | will. be held next month. “Let us have all this' use. this year. It is located in the northeastern part, of Conmecticut, six miles from South Coventry. Because pL:ite-being ‘built and arranged espe- cially for use as a boys” camp, it prée- sents all the essential features for a good camp. The equipment consists of a bungalow to be used evenings and on ‘réiny days, a boat house with launch and three rowboats, a baseball dia- mond, tennis court, ‘together with thirty-eight acres of land with 1,200 feet of lake frontage. The troop of Boy Scouts are actively engaged in the various branches of scout craft. They rendered valuable dssistance to the war veterans at the time of their two-day encampment Held recently. At the present time, first aid demonstrations and signalling pccupy the special atiention of ' the scouts. On_April 16 the closing supper of the Bible classes was held. Reports were read by the various chairmen of committees; school songs were also sung. Mr. Langenwalter, a student in the Hartford Theological seminary, -gave the:boys a helpful talk on “The Importance of Bible Study.” April 9, Mr. Washburn gave a. stereopticon talk on the subjett of “Mammals,” to which fifty boys gave their attention, Members of the Good Government club are preparing to give a play en- titled “Editor-in-Chief” for the parents’ night to be held Friday even- ing. The club 'held & successful .ladfes’ night -on the 29th of the mohth, with Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Shjerden as their guests. The membership is made up as fol- lows: Sustaining . Seniors .. Boys 200 601 Total .....sees.ce:n 1078 ONE WEEK FOR RHOADES. An ultimatum was delivered by the water commissioners today giving Ed- gar Rhoades until May 17 to pay up what he owes for the municipal ice crap which he purchased for $2,700. He has made one payment of $500 and another similar sum was due on May 1, but was not’paid. = The com- missioners met last night and decided |to give Rhoades one week to settle with the ecity. There ‘are several others seeking to take over the con- tract, it is said, and one of these may be selected unless Rhoades. ful- fills his oblgations. ELKS PLAN CARNIVAL. _ Plans for a four-nights carnival on the grounds of the clubhouse ; on ‘Washington. street are being made by New Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P. O. E. Tt is expected that the carmival The Elks have spaclous grounds and the event “f will no doubt be a success. MINSTRELS TO HAVE SHOW. | ‘The minstrels of St. Mary's Tierney Cadets wili stage a show in T. A. B. jhall on May. 20 for the benefit of their organization. The miinstrels are being trained bs John J. Crm The | Landers Mut: Berefit * association he minstrels to .enter- ‘., at its coming nochl. " CITY HALL Women Who Shop for Men Women who apprecmte quality as well as courtesy are using our store for their shopping. Things are different here. There is a different air to the store and in the way goods are displayed. Our Men’s Summer Underwear and Pajamas at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 ever so different from the uysual. Phoenix Hose for both men and wo- men in lisles and silks, all colors at all prices, 25¢ to $1.50. You will do better at are Wilson’s o FARMER TO PLOW AND HARROW GROUND FREE Judson $. Kibourne Gives Services 1o Yacant Lot Exchangs. Judson S. Kilbourne, one of New Britain'sh 'leading farmers, will plow and 'harrow without charge all the land apportioned by the Vacant Lot Exchange of the Chamber of Com- merce in the North End park for gar- den plots. Mr. Kilbourne himself sug- gested the idea and the offer Wwas heartily accepted. No more inducements to embryo agriculturists could. be given by any city than are offered in New Britain. In the North End park are the vantages of free land, free seeds, free plowing, free harrowing, and free water in a brook running ' through the land. The land is arable and does not require fertilizer. A five- minute trolley ride and a three-min- ute walk take one to the scene. Twelve young men have picked plots for gardens in that portion of the North End park set ‘aside for this purpose and are enthusiastically at work on the spring planting. Four applications were made to the Cham- ber of Commerce this morning, Those who wish some: enlighten- P.B. Ale is the Best Nightcap Take a glass regularly before bedtime. It aids digestion and promotes sound, healthful sleep. " No better tonic than P. B. Ale or er, and’ they are delicious table beverages. PB.CASER At best bars and hotels. If your dealer cannot supply you in bottles write us, giving his name. Write for bookl:t, e Good Cheer of Oid New England.;” Bunker Hill Breweries, Boston Established 1821, ad- | ment on agricultural methods and garden work in particular will find plenty of information on such matters at the New Britain Institute. A special shelf of books has been ar- ranged for the benefit of those who are working on planting problems and the librarians are eager to give any assistance possible in the work. C. E. UNION TO HAVE OUTING SATURDAY Preparation to Be Made at Newington for Athletic Meet With Hart- ford on June 5. A big outing and basket picnic will be held Saturday afternoon from. 2 until § o’clock at the Grammar school grounds, Newington, by the New Brit- ain Christian Endeavor union in prep- aration for the athletic meet. with the Hartford union on June 5. The New Britain delegation will leave the cen- ter at 1:37 on the Hartford trolley ) and will leave the trolley at Newing- ton Center. The program follows: 100-yard dash for men. 50-yard dash for ladies. Obstacle race for men. Qbstacle race for .ladies, Ladies’ baseball game (indoor base- ball). Mixed relay race. , Running high jump. Potato. race. Men's baseball game. Running broad jump. Basket lunch. The committee and dfficers follow: Committee—Lee E. Darling, chair- man; Emery Clough, Alfred Hanburg, Louis Bruemmer and Miss Annie Bancroft. Judges—A. H. Parker Anna Ward. P Starters—Harold Newell and Miss M. B. Macy. | Umpires for men—William Day and J. L. Wilsen. Umpires for ladies—Miss Edith Powell and Miss Estella Goodrich, Announcer—Gariand Wilcox. Press agent—Henry McKenney, Advertised Letters. The following is a ‘list of letters advertised at New Britain, Conn,, post office, May 11th, 1916. Mrs. Closs. Mrs. L. N. Humphrey. Mrs. Edward Kinsman, Mrs. John P. Cook. Miss Sadie Kaeppel. Miss Catherine Snow. John Bino. N Michael Carroll. Alfred Nelson. John W, Oostentbruggs. Jacob Schmidt. Marino Kosico. Voj. Gnozeke. Ask Tfor advertised and Miss letters and mention date of list. IRA E. HICKS, Postmaster. JEWISH GIRLS TO DISTRIBUTE FLOWERS Twenty-four Young Ladies to Canvass This City on “Flower Day,” Sunday, May 16. On Sunday, May 16, twenty-four Jewish young ladies of this city wiil o about the town with little May bas kets on their arms and distribute flofiwers to the public for a nominal sum, the occasion being ‘“Flower Day.” The same will be done in every city in thee United States wherever Jewish residents are found. The funds derived will go towards swelling the ‘“‘national fund” which is used to assist unfortunate Jews in the theater of the war and to pur. chase Jerusalem for the Hebrew na- tion as a home. The girls will be divided into twelve teams of two girls in a team. The LA GRECQUE PLEASES IVERY FANCY, AT ALL PRICES, Each design and each size and style sign is the result of careful, conscj 15 fect equipment and long experience, PRACTICAL, UP-TO-DATE AND W Charming new models of La Grecque ¢ here awaiting your critical inspection. And: set authority who is representing the ma; will be here during the week to aid you ¥ pert knowledge and skill, in fitting. A La Grecque corset is a guarantee of: has quality, fit, shape and comfort, all way few corsets do. And it strikes the nel b b 4 corsetry with absolute assurance and lends * sistable charm to the wearer. Allen & Bage HARTFORD $2.00 and up A choice lot of horses. wur prices and quality 1 pair Bays 2,200 A horse suitable for any purpose. Browns, 2,300 lbs. 1.pair Blacks, 3,000 1 Gray mare, 2,600 1bs., a handsome team; Grey mare; 1,300 1bs. and ready to go to work, bought worth the money. Also several ness .chunks weighing 1,100 to 1,600 Ibs, Tbs. 1 pair B 1.650 lbs., good grocery, fi well broki Also several second hand horses taken in exchn? Remember that we carry everything in the ho heavy farm gears, dump carts, wagons, concords, a price not do be equaled in New England. SEE Us BEFORE YOU BUY, P. H. CONDON & CO-. 22 LAUREL STREET. city will be marked out into distrl('ls' and will be thoroughly covered by he teams. Carnations are the flow=is which have been chosen for distribu- tion and all the colors which 1'e flower appears in will be obtained so that the most fastidious of the pub-| lic will be pleased. the, twel e at the Talud Torah Institute on Elm street wh re an entertainment will be given in th r honor by the Geolacamp, a Zion-, istic society. Reports will be gi ‘en! at this time by the respective teams. An excellent musical and literary p:>- gram has been arranged which will be followed by dancing. Light re- freshments will be served. | The Ladies' Ald society of St. Jos. | hand of tl-M parted from which you wi eph’s church will hold a whist Thur: day afternoon at ? o'clock In the par- ish hall. 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