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" Boston Store The Busy Christmas Store Our Immense Stock Simplifies Gift Choosing APRONS at the Apron Store. Hundreds and hundreds to select from every wanted kind to be found here, 25¢ to $1.50. "ANCY RIBBONS in Dresden fancy flowered wide widt and fancy work. A great a: 7 worth 15¢ to 50c. Special price to 25c. KID GLOVES for Ladies’ and Chil- dren. All the wanted kinds and colors, long and short for $1.00 up. Chris mas boxes with cach pair. “ and AND GIRLS Lined Kid ves, big variety, 50c to $1.00. LEATHER HAND shopping and Vanity bags, a wonderful showing of > new styles 50c to $5.00. CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS for Men, Women and Children, fast color. Gloria and Silk, 50c to $4.50. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for Ladies Silk hose, every wanted kind can be found here, plain-or fancy, striped, two-tone etc., put up in fancy boxes, 25¢ to $2.00 pair. MEN’S SILK HOSE, 25c, 38c, 50c pair. LEATHER Traveling Bags, Tan ,Black, $1.98 to $6.00. CHRISTMAS BANK CHECKS CASHED HERE PULLAR & NIVEN TILSON OPPOSED To CONTINENTAL ARMY Believes Scheme in National De- » fense Program Will Not Work (Spectal to the Herald.) ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—When asked to comment on the administration's plan of national defence, Representa- tive Tilson, who will be a member of the committee on military affairs of the house, said: “As it is stated that the subject is to be considered without regard to party lines, I prefer to wait until it is S(‘gn what can be done towards for- mulating a plan in committee before making any comment upon the ad- ministration plan as a whole. There are certain parts of the proposed plan, however that I can say now that I do not approve of. I do not helieve thal we need a large standing army, but my judgement is that the regular ar- my, should be considerable larger than at present, the exact number to be worked out with due regard to the most effective organization. The aerial forces, the field artillery and the ma- chine gun detachments should be very greatly increased. Against Continental Army. “In my judgement the Continental apmy scheme will not avork as pro- posed and it ought not to be attempt- ed. What little here has been of mil- itary training oulside tne regular es- tablishment has been done by the or- ganized militia. The two could not co-exist side by side. Then why not use the organized militia and make it a real national force- Instead of the Coptinental army, which has no par- ticular significance, why not have the national guard in name and make it officer and enlisted man in the organized militia since the pas- sage of the Dick bill in 1903 believed ¥ a part of the national guard, t to duty within and without the centinential limits of the United Sta If there is any doubt about it #he doubt should be removed. Mean while. what is inder a mer ber of the ia from be- coming also f the national tever name called ,with- 0 be a militia ? of the 1f necessary why organized gn two enlistment papers, one | and one national? We have no c in a dual citizenship of state and nation. The organized mil- itia at present is required to conform to regulations of the in the matter of or equipment, uniforms Other regulations, includi tional enlistment, might dditional field training would bmost acceptable and useful. Should Recognize Militia. «T believe tne organized militia khould be recognized and utilized by aking it the nucleus of the national orce to supplement the regular y. It should be made a real na- fonal guard and service in it made ufficiently attr e to draw men to in sufficient numbers. “phen I would devote some atten- jormand money to building up a re- erve of trained men who have served the regular army or the national uward. Thus I would conserve our re- urces in trained men, department ar- PIANOS Chickering & Sons Kranich & Bach Lester Kohler & Campbell 246 Main St. STORE OF NEW BRITAIN, CONN. VICTOR - VICTROLAS TheC.L. Pierce & o, | sheet Musi Cpposite Monument. Edison Diamond Discs Largest and Most Complete Stock in this City RECORDS usic Rolls Music Satchels FOR HER finest made. Crane’s Linen Lawn—The Writing . Paper Put up in beauti- ful boxes for gifts 45¢ up We have 1001 will engrave to order. good for books. diary A Line a Day books are five years. Everybody would appre- ciate one of these useful Better than a XMAS Die Stamping of stationery in gold and colors adds a distinction to your gift. dies on hand to select from, or Address Books in all sizes, colors, and bindings. A useful gift at ....25¢ up | F T S All prices. Red card index outfits and 75c. Package Trimming and Holiday Boxes empha- sizes the Christmas spirit and green string 10c and 5¢ Cooking Recipe Outfits— for listing recipes in conven- ient form, $1.50, $1.00 O ADKINS PRINTING Co: New BriTain,Conn- RS 0ld Hampshire FOR HIM Bond— “The stationery of a Gentleman.” A paper purposely made mannish and one he will be proud to use box 40c¢ up Fountain Pens—A good pen is now a necessity. We guarantee to please and will gladly exchange after Xmas if the point does not suit. The lar- gest stock of Water- man’s Ideal Fountain Pens in the city at $2.50 up. Leather Pocketbooks and cases, and wallets. Real leather and made for ser- vice. All prices 25¢ up Loose Leaf Memo is the one thing every man de- Sirest: ottt 65¢ up Desk Fittings Christmas Cards — Large variety of select designs. Envelopes to fit them all. including pads, ink wells, pin trays, pen rack, etc., are useful and appreciated by any busy man. SEVERAL SOCIETIES ELECT NEW OFFICERS Councilman A. M. Paonessa Heads Local Branch of Woodmen Several local lodges met last eve- ning and elected officers for the en- suing term: Court Columba. Officers chosen at the meeting ol Court Columba, Daughters of Castile, are as follows: Grand regent—Mrs. Minnie Crean- Vice regent—Mrs. W. J. Saeehan- Financial secretary—Margaret Hes- lin. Historian—Anna McBriarty. Prophetess—Mary Jackson. Monitor—Mrs. A .T. Bonenfant. Sentinel—Catherine Conlon. r—Maguerite Rose. nist—Mary Gorman . Trustces—Mrs. A. J. Magill, two years; Anna Moran, two years; Mrs. Catherine Fagan, one vear; Mrs. Ag- nes Fagan, one year. Hope Society Elects, The members of the Hope society of the Swedish Baptist church met and selected officers as follows: President—Oscar Johnson. W@! B .. g ed of her bad comrlexion 1f you, too, are embarrassed by a pimply, blotchy, unsightly skin R 1 l will probably clear it. Just try Resinol Soap and Resinol Oint- ment regularly for a week and see I if they do not make a blessed dif- ference in your complexion. Sold by all druggists. Prescribed by doc- tors for 20 years for most skin troubles. Use l Resinol Soap for your shampoo, too. ADKINS PRINTING CO. 66 Church St Financial secretary-—Albert Larson. Treasurer—William Kalin- Organist—Elsa Anderson. The society is planning to hold a series of meetings early next year, at which an evangelist will be the speak- er. Spanish War Vets Mect. A G. Hammond camp, United Spanish War Veterans, has elected the following officers: Commander—B, C. Morey . Senior vice commander—W. H. Barnes. Junior vice commander—W. H. Beckett- Officer of the day—F. W. Hiltbrand. Officer of the guard—William Bud- en. Trustee—G- W. Barnes. ‘Woodmen Also Elect, New Britain camp, Modern Wood- men of America, chose Councilman A. M. Paonessa as counsul for the coming term. Other officers selected were as ‘follows: Adviser—Charles Bonolo. Clerk—P. Winters. Banker—D. Dube. Past consul—I. B. Pierson Escort—Edward Booth. Waichman—James Bonolo. Sentry J. Glynn. Manager for three years—A. S. Pa- onessa. Physician—D. W. O'Connell. A class of twenty was initiated and ten applications were received. Re- freshments were served. F. Bougard, consul of Ulrich camp of Hartford, presided at the social session follow- ing. District Deputy J, R. Hughes of Hartford made an address. | Gty dtems Victrolas at C. L. Pierce & Co. —advt. L. D. Penfield Camp and Auxiliary are invited to attend the annual in- spection of Auxiliary No. 3 of Meri- den tomorrow evening. Trains will leave at 6:15 and 7:02 p. m. Santa Claus will give a candy cane to every child accompanied by adults at Besse-Leland’s.—advt. Silk hosiery. We carry the quality of this ideal Shoe shop.—advt. ideal gift. Damon’'s ‘What some of our customers say: that satisfying quality that you find only in the very best of ‘. Bread.” . .“AUNT DELIA’S BREAD” has quality it is possible to make. Special for This Tuesday PARKERHOUSE ROLLS, tender and delicious ‘We have Charlotte Russes, Whipped Cream Cakes, Choc. Eclairs and French Pastry strictly fresh, made every day. We are now making our GENUINE GERMAN CHRISTMAS CAKES of which we will have a full assortment and of the finest Per Doz. 10c 98 ARCH ( BR WEST MAIN NEW BRITIAN CONN. PERFECTLY PASTEUR- Park Street, Near Stanley, 6 teams. Tel. connection. age-Allen & Co. (INCORPORATED) HARTFORD Business Hours, 8:30 to 6. Tel. Ch. 1090. Mail and Telephone Orders Receive Careful tention. DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THIS CHRISTMAS SALE OF WINTER COATS PRICES FAR BELOW NORMAL Timely Reductions That Will Help Christmas Shoppers We 1 egin on Wednesday morning a Sale of Women's Coats which comes in good time those who wish 10 make a oractical giit of a stylish coat and for those who need a coat and will appreciate the saving now better than in January. to $125, all at 1educed prices. Lot 1. COATS at $15.00 Wide scope for the exercise of the individual taste in this lot of corduroy, mixture, zi line, Bedford cord, boucle, melton and broadcloth coats in fur-trimmed, plush collar and edging models, belted and flare effects, in all shades of blue, brown, green, black and al Lot 3. COATS at $25.0 mixtures. Lot 2. COATS at $19.50 A splendid collection of heavy winter mod- ei Coats, suitable for street and auto wear. In boucle, pebble cheviot, corduroy and caracul cloth in full, roomy flare and belted styles, with fur and self collars: Heavily interlined and lined. All sizes and colors. Values in every coat in this “entire coll tion. There are a number of the famo Printzess Coats, as well as other makes corduroy, broadcloth, boucle, cheviot ai other materials. Newest box coats, f lingth auto coats, flare effects in all wi it colors. Sizes to 48. Lot 4. COATS at $27.50 Extra values here also. A magnificent showing of cassimere velour, corduroy Coats d the finest grades. Especially attractive are the smart flare effects and the new collars aj waistlines show touches of «listinction. Quaker gray and black. All are lined and interlined in blue, There are Coats frol green, win bros & RUBBERS, ARCTICS - AND BOOTS Winter is upon us with its snow and cold weather. We can- not venture out without our feet protected from snow and cold. The Rubber Store is the place to buy the highest grade Rubber Footwear at the lowest prices. MEN’S Rubbers . ........59c to $1.20 1 BKl. Arctics . . ...98¢c to $2.75 2Bkl Arctics .. ......... $2.00 3 Bkl. Arctics . . . .$2.40 to $2.75 Short Boots . . . ..$2.75 to $5.50 Storm King Boots. $3.25 to $4.35 Hip Boots ............ $5.25 BOYS’ Rubbers . ..........55c to 90c Short Boots . . . ..$2.50 to $2.75 High Boots . ....$3.20 to $3.45 WOMEN’S Rubbers . . 1Bkl Arctics . ......... 3 Bkl. Arctics . ......... MISSES’ Rubbers . 1Bkl Arctics . ........ 3Bkl Artics........... . .45¢ to 70c veuvo...45c to 60c .. $1.00 .. $2.20 .. $1.65 CHILDREN’S Rubbers ...........35 Short Boots . . ...$1.25 to $1.60 High Boots .....$1.60 to $1.85 ¢ to 50¢ THE ALLING RUBBER CO. 240 MAIN ST., NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Everything Delivered Free of Charge IZED MILK MULTIGRAPH LETTERS Fac-simile of Typewriting done In 1-2 and 3 colors with signatures SEIBERT AND SON, 26 State St. Letter Heads Printed. HARTFORD TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE, Inc 185 Arch St. Hartford, Conn. If You Want Good lsottied Beer, Wine or Liquors, Order Same from PHILIP BARDECK, ’Phone 482-2