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‘Boston Store 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 de Chine, Jap mrnd Wash Silk From 98¢ to $2.25 Middies An immense variety of styles, white and trimmed with colors at 98¢ Each. all Gloves All that is desirable in Kid, Silk, Lisle and Chamoisette. Neckwear A grand assortment from which to make selections, at 25¢ and 50c Veilings Endless in variety, correct in style. 25c¢ a yard. Flags "In all sizes, silk and cotton 5c¢ up to $2.00 Each. PULLA & NIVEN SEARLE-COWLES. Local Young Man Will Take Hartford Gir]l as Bride, Announcement has been the engagement made of of Raymond Searle of this city to Miss Dorothy Cowles of Hartford. As yet th wedding date has not been set. Both Mr. Searle and Miss Cowles are well known socially in this city, Hartford and New Haven. Miss Cowl the daughter of B, S. Cowl a well known Hartford | broker, and Mr. Searle is the son of | . A. Searle of Forest street. Mr. Searle is a graduate of the New Britain High school,' having been graduated with the class of 1911. He is taking a special course at Yale University. W The swimming pool will for use on next Tuesday Memorial Day,—but the day. The Ramona and Chappahwee clubs will meet on Wednesday even- ing at 7:45 o’clock. The summer season in swimming | will begin on June first and last until September 30, the class lessons beginning on Monday evening June 19 under the instruction of Miss ! Katherine Lauder of Mt Vernon, | N. Y. Courses of ten lessans for very moderate prices have been ar- ranged. Monday and Wednesday are for class instruction. Tuesds Thursday and Friday evenings for plunges. Full particulars concerning | the new schedule can be had at the | Y. W. C. A office. C. A. NOTES, be open evening, closed during evenings | YOUNG PEOPLE’'S ANNUAL. ! The Young People's society of ‘the | First Church of Christ held its annual HUB SHOWS WORLD WHERE IT STANDS Boston Demonstrates Its Prepared- ness Spirit by Monster Parade Boston, May 27.—Preparedness dominated the city af Boston today. a great public thousands of residents, together with many from other parts of New Eng- gave expression to their belief | By demonstration land, that the nation should be adequately prepared against war. Other thou- the the his- toric Boston Common and the Public Garden to watch the most extensive parade the city has ever known. Everywhere the United States flag waved gently in the light breeze and the red, white and blue gleamed in the sunshine of a perfect spring day Veterans of two wars and men er gaged in military training partici- pated, but it was emphatically a civilian procession. At the head of the long line rode Massachusetts members of congress, the governor's council, members of the legislature, former governors and former mem- bers of congress. The forty divisions which followed were made up of representatives of all forms of manu- facture, business, the professions, labor, school and college, civilian, military and patriotic organizations, municipalities and fraternities. One entire divislon was composed of un- assigned marchers. Parade Until Nightfall. The parade was designed to occupy ke entire afternoon and a large part ¢f the evening. Many of the large retail stares remained open only dur- ing the forenoon. The transportation ccmpanies added many trains and cers o their usual service to accom- riodate the throngs who came into the city. The starting point was at znd Arlington streets, beside public Garden. Thence the line of march lay up Beacon strect to the State House, where a reviewing stand had been erected for Governor Me- Call and Major General Leonard ‘Wood, commander of the department of the east, U. S. A. Passing into the business district the route was past the reviewing stand of Mayor Curley in front of City hall on School street, thence through the financial and wholesale sections and winding back through the retail district to Park Square for dishandment in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln, Oh, Listen to the Band. Many bands, well rehearsed to play patriotic tunes, were given place in the line. Large squads of police were de- tailed to preserve order among the pectators and hospital and first aid stations were established at various points. Among those in the parade who have taken practical steps toward preparedness for military duty were the regiments of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Lexixngton and Con- cord Minutemen, men who trained at the summer camp at Plattsburg last year and members of many military training classes. OFFICE BOYS HELD Morgan & Co. Declares They sands crowded streets, Beacon the 4. P Made Away With Week’'s Payroll, Amounting to $10,500. New York, May 27—Two office boys employed by J. P. Morgan & Co., were locked up at police headquar- ters last night charged with the theft of $10,500, which represented the firm's payroll for the week. The lads are William A. McManus, 18 yvears old and William J. Bain, 17 vears old. They were arrested in Philadelphia. entertainment last evening and there was a large attendance. A pleasing program of songs and recitations was | carried out. A neat sum was realized, | which will be used to help defray | expenses of the Daily Vacation school. | " EZENA ON FACE TCHNG SEVERE Also On Neck. In Pimples, Skin Very Sore. Red and In- flamed. Could Not Sleep. ST HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT “When I first had eczema it began on my face and neck in pimples and I thought I had the brown-tail itch. The skin was very sore and red and in- flamed and the itching was so severe that I scratched and firritated the affected parts. I could not sleep and the trouble caused disflgure- ment for the time being. “I had the trouble three months and I used Salve but it did not seem to do any good. ‘Then I got a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Olntment and they helped me and after using one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Ointment I was healed completely.” (Signed) Mrs. J. M. Young, Uxbridge, Mass., July 26, 1915. Sample Each Free by Mail ‘With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress post-card ““Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos- tom.”? Sold throughout the world. 'LANDERS ALTERNATE FOR FITZGERALD AT NAT'L GONVENTION (Continued from First Page.) already announced that he would have a substitute at the convention. The district delegates from this district are W. J. Connors of Enfield and Thomas Hewes of Farmington. FORGOT TO TURN OFF GAS. One Meriden Man Dead and Another May Not Live. Meriden, May 27—Alexander Tru- szkwski, aged 20, is dead from gas poisoning, and his roommate, Ben Valenski, aged 23, is barely alive at the hospital from the same cause. A gas cock in their bedroom was left turned on, and as there was no ventilation the men inhaled gas until the odor attracted attention in the house. The door was then forced. Firemen tried a pulmotor but could not resuscitate Truszkwski. Both men were factory employ SCOUTMASTER SURPRISED. The Boy Scout troop of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church tendered a pleasant surprise party to Scoutmas ter Fred Rackliffe last evening in the church dining room. The room was tastefully decorated with flags - and flowers. A luncheon was served and Assistant Scoutmaster R. Holcomb acted as toastmaster. Short addresses were given by E. W. Yergin and Kev. | Warren F. Cook, the pastor. The affair | proved to be most enjoyable. New Victor Records for June /////////////////I///////////////I/m A song written and sung by Caruso “My Old Kentucky Home” by Gluck A catchy ballad by Harry Lauder = BRI O R DN 20 and 67 others including magnificent orchestral overtures favorite revival hymns delightful numbers for children really amusing ‘‘comics” superb concert songs attractivé marimba band selections splendid instrumental trios and solos melodious dance numbers fine band records up-to-the-minute popular songs Hear these new Victor Records today at any Victor dealer’s. He will gladly give you a complete descriptive list and play any music you wi sh to hear. Victors and Victrolas $10 to $400. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. New Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers on the 28th of each month Victrola The instrument of the worlds greatest artists Important warning. Victor Records can be safely and satisfactorily played only with Victor Needles or Tungs-tone Stylus on Victrolas. Victors or Victor Rec- ords cannot be safely played on machines with jeweled or other reproducing points. To insure Victor quality, always look for the famous trademark, “His Master's Voice." Every Victor, Victrola _and_ Victor Record bear it. You instantly identify the genuine. There are only secure home sites the demand will supply.—advt. Mis: Hardv two wee at “Belvidere, greatly exceed the Ermie B. Stone, teacher in the > City Business College, has resigned her position and will leave for Rochester, N. Y., the last of June, accompanied by her mother. Miss Irenc Goodrich of 393 Main street, left thi Berkshire Hills, where she will be joined by her sister, Marie, in a few days. H. L. Goodrich of 393 Main street, and C. H. Pennimon left this morning tor a cruise on Long Island Sound, stopping at Griswold’s Island for a few days, James A. Dawson of this city is a member of the Rennsalaer Institute track team, which is competing with the team of Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt., today. Albert A. Greenberg, Bri youngest for New York tomorrow to try a case in that city on Greenberg is permitted to cnly before the Connecticut has been necessary for him get special permission from the New York bar in order to appear there. The Misses Catherine Conlin, Mar- garet Luddy, Helen Iinnegan Mary Walsh will spend Memorial day at Mr. and Mr Walsh's summer home at Ocean Beach. The Hi Henry their season next month quet at the Hotel Beloin Fred Winkle is in charge of the brew school picnic to be held of New lawyers will one leave Monday. As Lawyer ta Minstrels will close with a at West | morning for the | He- | | Scheutzen park next month and is be- | ing assisted by Dr. Morris S. Dunn, A. | Aisenberg, , J. Birnbaum, | A. Yunkowi Aaron Pinku: Dr. Catherine A. s left toda for Boston, where she will be | guest or friends for a few days. Miss Mae Tormay of Clark street will spena the week-end with friends in New York. | H. C. Noble and family of Lexing- { ton street have gone to Sachem's i Head for the summer. A. W. Bowman left this morning for New London where he will spend | the week end. A class of forty candidates will be initiated into the fourth degrce at the meeting of Rev. W. A. Harty Branch, A. O. H,, tomorrow. Secretary A. H. Andrews Chamber of Commerce will Sunday in Brockton,- Mass Nine members of Tierney Assembly, K. of C., will reccive fourth degree honors in New Haven tomorrow after- noon. Helen C. Weit and Hannah C. Winthrop street. W. L. aHtch as trustee of the estate of Patrick McGuire has sold property at 198 Kelsey street to Joseph Sitgen. The water department will begin laying the main in Daly avenue Mon- day. The Bodwell ransterred 1d Donahue. Peter 1) | erty Cherry of the spend has sold to Carl Hjerpe, property AL on Land company hs on Carlton street to has sold Whiting McKenna and prop- on streets | to Francesco Gentile, | E. H. Prior and Attorney P. F. Mc- | Donough have been chosen by Mayor Quigley as members of the new ment revision committee, Events Tonight Dream Girl,” Lyceum theater. | High class photo theater. Vaudeville and Keeney's theater. hall. LADIES’ AUXILIARY A very enjoyvable social U. A. M. Ladies’ Auxiliar A. O. H. the prettiest Mrs. Thomas humorous to prize for awarded to for the most seventy-five years old. | ament was held, pri Refre DIEULAFOY ley. hments wer MME. Paris, May 27, 4: § Jane Dieulafoy, author, DING R Burns, ATT John I | Bugene ¥ | this city, attended the | union | at the Quintok club, Hoc | afternoon. The trip was ! Hartford down the river. Donald drama, moving dress to Miss Verena Frey and Mrs. H rnes and George innual of the Spanish War Veterans canum, Fox's pictures, Vega socicty meets in Vega hall. Chamberlain council meets in Jr. O. WHIST. was held | in Electric hall last evening by the A feature of the evening was a masquerade, the being Walsh and Mrs| Tonlins of Hartford, who wore a A whist tourn- s being awarded Con- erved. DEAD. 5 a. m.—Madame explorer, chevalier of the Legion of Honor,, and possessor of the unique privilege ac- corded by the French government, of wearing male apparel, is dead. INION McLagan, Barnes of e this made from Dage Dress and Coat Offerings f Memorial Day $1 Afternoon and Evening (INCORPORATED} HARTFORD Dresses Formerly Up to $50.00 Taken out of our regular stock this limited specially attractive Memorial Day Special. Taffetas, Georg and former ¥ are Dresses of Soiree, fabrics, silks, exceptionally chic styl You will recognize the advis See them Saturday. Included imported novelty were up to $50. in making your selection New Modish Suits $l Formerly Up to $35 Five score of Suits which embody style characteristics of4 Allen standard. You will see the popular fabrics, gaberdines jots, whipcords and Poiret twills, in styles suitable for any sion where- a suit is required. Black and colors. All sizes. some These Suits are from vegular stock and are marked down special Memorial Day Bargain. Special for SATURDAY ONL Leanard & 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 Underwea§ 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 ne the smartest and the best to be had and always at} lowest possible prices. NECKWEAR, from CORSEINS $ f1om ey BLOUSES, from : COATS (some new arrivals), from All our Suits are marked at big savings usual we alter them Free of Charge. 165 MAIN STREET, NEW BRITAIN, 73-75 WASHINGTON ST., MIDDLETOWN, an ano {C.L. PIERCE & C( B Both at 246 Main St., Opposite Monu Open Evenings by Appointment One of the Largest Victor Dealers in the State Complete Stock of Bo BVictrolas and Recort Three Automobiles for Pro ‘ Service and Delivery {C.LPIERCE& C( "Phone 1117-2