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A NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, Boston Sto MEMORIAL DAY REQUIREMENTS Parasols The New Creations for 1916 are here in variety plain colors and com- bination effects From $1.00 to $6.00 Waists ‘+« New designs just received this week in Lawn, Voile, Crepe ae Chine, Jap and Wash Silk From 98¢ to $2.25 Middies An immense variety of styles, " white and trimmed with colors at 98¢ Each. all Gloves that is desirable and Chamoisette. Al Lisle in Kid, Silk, Neckwear A grand assortment from which to “make selections, at 25¢ and 50c¢ Veilings Endless in variety, correct in style. 25¢ a yard. Flags “n all sizes, silk and cottcn 5c up to $2.00 Iach. MRS. COWLES LEADER WOMEN’S CLUB WORK IRS. JOSIAH EVANS COWLE Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, candidate for the presidency of the General Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs, meeting in biennial session in New York, was the biennial board in 1902; the reception com- president of the local at the Los Angeles biennial the chairman of the St. a director of the General Fed- mittee of Louis 1904; eration in 1904 to 1906; its treasurer, bienmial, in Events Tonight “His Dream Girl,” Lyceum theater. High theater. class photo drama, Fox's Vaudeville and Keeney's theater. moving pictures, Daughters of Booth’s hall. Isabella whist, Stella Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F. meets in Jr. O. U. A, M. hall. Harmony Masonic hall. lodge, A. F. and A, M. Ladies’ Auxi illectric hall . A. B. MEMORIAD . O. H. meets in DAY. Memory of Deceased Members of Lo- cal Society to Be Honored. Plans are practically completed for the annual decoration of the graves of the deceased members of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society. This is an an- nual event of the society and will be larger this year than ever before. An tion is to be extended to the Paul T. A. B. soclety of Kensing- It is planned to have the Ken- sington drum corps, which is one of the finest in the state. take part in the parade. The local soclety drum corps, which has been rehearsing faithfully for the past three months, will also be in the line of march. The Tierney Cadets will have a rep- resentation of 300 uniformed voung- sters, who have been drilling twice a week for the past two months. They are the prize cadets of the state, hav- ing won that title for threeconsecu- tive vears in the annual field day of the @ im i AR Fach member of the society will carry a bouquet and will wear badge of the society. The line T. A. & B. building and will end at the same place where they will break rank; The old Catholic cemetery will be the first to be visited and from there the march will be to the new Catho- lic cemetery on Stanley street. The parade will start at 30, June 4. City Items Daughters of Isabella Booth’s hall, tonight—advt. “Full of Pep”, the snappy, new neckwear at the Ashley-Babcock Co. —advt. dance. More for less, Besse-Leland’s—advt. Additional workmen have been added to the force at the local office of the Adams EXxpress company. Secretary A. H. Andre of Chamber of Commerce is in .York on business. More for less, Besse-Leland's: the New advt. Special values at. Wilson's. tomor- row only.—advt. More for less, Besse-Leland’s—advr. A meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Catholic Choral Union was held last evening at the home of Mrs. M. T. Crean. Final reports have not been submitted as vet, but every indication points to a successful outcome of the recent concert, More for less, Besse-Leland’s—advt. All roads lead to “Belvidere Heights,” where shade trees and gas mains are being installed.—advt. More for less, Besse-Leland’s The officers and teachers of First Bapt advt. the church Sunday school will meet this evening. A supper will be served at 7:30 o’clock and after- warc a discussion will be held on the various activities of the school. All interested are invited to attend. More for less, Besse-Leland’s—advt. SIR FRANCIS DRAKE ANNUAL, Officers Elected for Coming Year— Frank Charge Is New President. Sir Francis Drake l1odge, Sons of St. George, held its annual meeting jast 1906-08; first vice president from 1908 | to 1912; a member of the executive committee, 1908 to 1912; chairman of | the finance committee, 1908 to 1912; chairman of the peace committee, 1912 to 1916, and chairman of the biennial committee cisco biennial, 1910 to 1912, Cowles was born in Indiana and was educated at Earlham college, Rich- mond. e is like the other candi dates, Mrs. Sneath, a suffragist. AN IMPORTANT MEETING. A meeting of an important nature, will be held by the Epworth league of the Methodist church this even- Ing, “when the the form of organization of the Young People's for question of changing society will come up discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock and a full attendance is desired as some action will be taken on the matter. ST. JOSEPH'S GRADUATION. Pla; graduation are under way for the i at St. Joseph's having adopted the colors of red and white with the motto: “To Be and Not to Seem.” The officers of the 1916 President, William Doyle; dent, Catherine Fitzpatric tary, George McGuire; John Bunny, £chool, the clas class are: vice-presi- re- treasurer, at the San Fran- | Mrs. | | holiday. evening, The graves of the deceased members will be decorated Sunday morning by a committee of members, Officers for the ensuing vear were elected as follow President, Frank Charge; vice president, C. H. Brad- ley; secretary, A. A. C. H. Clarksor y, H. White: ger, A. Shaw: inside Coleman; chaplain, trustee, Edward sentative to entinel, H. James Hall hatpe; first repre- grand lodge, White; second representative, R. Swift; first alternate, C. H glesworth; second alternate, Broadley. Enocn John Wig- Walter JUST TO SEE THE CTTY. Owners of automobiles will endear themselves in the hearts of the post office clerks by loaning their ma- chines for a short time Memorial Day | afternoon, so that the women guests at the convention of the postal cle in this city may have an opportunity of viewing principal places of inter- cst in the city. Those who are of a generous attitude can notify Post- master Delaney, ADDED EXTENSION. Postmaster W. F. Delaney is in re- ceipt of a letter from the post office officials in Washington, D. C., stating that the amendment calling for the changing in the route of rural de- liveries on No. 1 and No. 2 routes in this city has been further extended until July 1, TO CLOSE AT NOON. Employes of the post office observe Memorial Day with a The will noon, affording the clerks the oppor- tunity of attending to the many duties that pertain to the convention in the afternoon. The money order window will be closed throughout the will half office close at day. | Dress Up 82-88 ASYLUM ST. RED X PREPAREDNIESS. Kurope's Problems Make sSays Dr. Plain Our Needs, Bycknell. New York, May 26—Problems which Europe faces today in caring for the millions of war sufferers make plain the need of Red Cross prepar- edness in this country, declares Ern- est P. Bycknell, director general of n relief of the American Red in a statement given out today Red Cross headquarters. The director general estimates that in the hospitals, the ambulances and the relief stations in the belligerent countries no less than five hundrea thousand Red Cross workers are em- ployed. More than fifteen million people, according to his estimate, have been dependent by the war oper- ations. THAW BAGS FOKKER. American Aviator Wins New Honors In France. Paris, May 26, 12:30 p. m.—Lieut. | William Thaw of the Franco-Ameri- can aviator corps, shot down a Fokker aeroplane in the region of Verdun vesterday. Lieutenant Thaw has been decoral- ed twice and twice cited i nthe orders of the day for daring exploits in the air. onthe label and over the cork on every botfleof Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Don’t give the fly a chance ' to multiply. Swat the first fly you see. If you can’t| see the fly, see | S. STANLEY HORYV iTZ. ' A [No Fly Swatters Given to Children.) L NOW is the time. to $40 kind. Hundreds of patterns. FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1916. Dress Up Fo Decoration Day It’s a habit with most of us to dress up on Decor- ation Day—a good habit. L $22 Blue Serge Suits of guaranteed color at $15 to $25. Now we want every .man who sees this adv. to to see our Suit Stock, if he has any notion of buy- ing a Suit. We want your very special attention to the very Special Suit Value we're going to put out tomorrow, Saturday, at | This price ticket never ought to be put on these Suits, but it’s our way of doing things at times. And These are the custom tailors’ $35 “True Blue” A great line of YOUNG MEN’S SUITS in unlim- ited color effects at $15.00. An “acre” of Straws here $1.50 up. HOLLANDERS’ HARTFORD, CT. FANCY BOX CANDY LIGGETT'S ELECT rolled cream fruit cente fruits, caramel nut LIGGETT'S PACKAGE—AnN Chocolate honey nougat, pure cream caramels, creams and many others. Half-Pound Box, 40c. FRUIT CORDIALS—BOX contains ed peach, pineapple, strawberry and cherry centers. assortment of nuts, whole milk mellows, exquisite dipped whole malted 80c. 32 picces assort- The fruit floats Pound Box, in delicious, rich liquid cream, heavy chocolate coating. POUND BOX $1 GOOD STATIONERY SYMPHONY grade stationery. sheets of fine fabric finish, 24 cnvelopes of latest shape to match, LAWN—An exceptionally Exclusive in design, attractive in appearance. 24 choice box of high 50c PRICE Buy Your Writing Paper by the Pound LORD BALTIMORE sheets) fine quality pure white linen “pound” way is the economical way to buy paper. have envelopes to match. LINEN—Box containing one finish writing pound paper. We PRICE (90 The 259 oxall DIPERSIA TABLETS help to relieve stomach ail- ments, Assist nature by dis- solving the foods that the stomach juices failed to dis- solve, Price 50c¢ and $1.00. TOILET M—m SOAP A superior grade of milled, white toilet soap, for use in nursery, toilet or bath; lathers freely in any kind of water; daintily perfumed. 10c cake, 3 for 25c. PROTHCTS THE SKIN VIOLET M /LGUM 2 uest and finest imported talcum. Delicately scented. Recommended for toilet and nursery use, and for after shaving. Has antiseptic qualities. Price, per cam, 15c. FOR THE M TONIG A delightful, fragrant hair root stimulating liquid for the prevention of dandruff, prema- ture gray hair, ialling hair and scalp irritations. 50c and $1.00. SHAMPOO PASTE, 25¢ HAIR “93"" HAIR USE HARM s HAIR BEAUTIFIER For those who have plenty of hair and wish to keep it. Renders the hair soft, glossy, lustrous and insures its abun- dance and beauty A pleasant tasting dentifrice that tightens the gums, re- s Aurtar, cleanses and whitens the teeth without in- juring the enamel. 19¢ pe TONIC AND [RON restoring strength, vigor to the entire helping to enrich It tends to promote a keener appetite, more com- fortable digestion, greater energy and better health 16 ounce bottle 89c. Assists in health and system, by the blood. FOR YOUR CATARRH MUGU- TONE A reliable remedy for general catarrhal conditions. Contains no harmful or habit forming drugs. Acts as a tonic and al- terative and increases the ap- petite. Prices 50c and $1.00. Clark 8 Brainerds .~ DRUG STORE TheRexall Sfore Ko I81 MAIN ST ET (INOCORPORATED» A TWO-DAY MARKDOWN O FURNITURE MADE NECESSARY BY THE ALTERATIO W BEING MADE IN THE STORE The Furniture in This Markdown Is to be Displa on the Main Floor of the Store, Except the B{ room and Dining Room Suites. You Will Do Well to See What We Offer. For Thursday and Friday we offer a markdo of Furniture. Our aiterations and rebuilding p cesses have fnvaded the Furniture department, m ing it necessary to rob the department of some of space and for this sale all the Furniture offered cut prices will be displayed on the main floor exc the bedroom and dining room suites. All this Furniture is of our regular stock of h grade merchandise. There are many odd pie which will show great reductions, chairs, sew tables, tea tables, pedestals, gate-leg tables, up stered chairs, davenports, and complete suites for bedroom and the dining room. Reductions of a third and more—and evi piece of Furniture offered is worthy of a place in 4 home. L TR AUNT DELIA’S BREAD is made right here in one of New H ain’s clean and sanitary bakeshops, where none but the purest best materials are used. Ask your grocer for Aunt Delia’s B OQur Saturday Specials Chocolate Walnut Squares, each Mocha Layer Cakes, cach Lady Baltimore Cakes,. Individual Short Cakes, for awberry Short Cakes,.... 3 for 5S¢, per doz,| Scotch Raspberry Ro per dozen, We will also have a large assortment of tender and deli Coffee Cakes and Bath Buns, Boston Brown Bread and . 'B Beans and full line of Cream Goods, sweet and fresh made. 1 Leonard & Herrmann G LAST MINUTE SUGGESTIO FOR THE HOLIDAY Possibly its a new Coat, a Skirt (either woolen one of our guaranteed Nevershrinks), a Blouse Petticoat, Neckwear, Hosiery, Muslin Underweaf Corsets that you'll need to complete that cost that you are going to wear on Memorial Day. will find us well prepared to show you the new the smartest and the best to be had and always at lowest possible prices. i NECKWEAR, from BLOUSES, from .......98¢c each COATS (some new arrivals), from ... $7.98 All our Suits are marked at big savings and usual we alter them Free of Charge. 165 MAIN STREET, NEW BRITAIN, 73-75 WASHINGTON ST., MIDDLETOWN, .25¢ a piece SELL or BUY A BHOUSE FOR YC Our Classified olurnns« willsdo it s e