New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 8, 1919, Page 7

131 ISLANDERS " HAD Y SECRETARY Y. M C A Took Care of Every | . Nationality on Western Front Paris, The 1 ji Island- i ers included in the fighting personnel of the Australiar expeditionary force have had their own Y. M. C. A. sec- retary with them in France. . From Aug. §.— this association has grown for extension of work the Islands the Australian Further it is ss of the Fi- will doubtless lead te the the association through ian field to other nearby plans Fiji troops in when return home. reported that the Jian “r)xk suc s but one example of the ity off the WU C.F AL An equally great work was performed with other nationalities and. their appreciation showed the work’s value. In one of the Chinese labor camps | in France,”the Orientals wishing to honor some of their friends of the British and American Y. M. C. A. who Were visiting the camp asked permis- sion to provide the decorations at a dinner which was to be given for them by the One fea- ture which was kept ret until the | last minute was a table-covering of hundreds of little paper t ngles, each containing Chinese characters. Translated, the chara elled the Chinese word Sir Ar- thur Yapp tells this incident to show the appreciation of the Chinese regi- ments of the “Y"” work and incident- ly to illustrate the delightful court- esy of the Oriental in paying subtle | compliment, As ind the international character of the work done in the huts of the Foyers des Soldat (Union Franco-Americaine) it was reported different languages were y the men who made use of ies offered at the “Y” huts hting men. Among these y dialects particularly those of the Irench colonial troops. The success of the association work in China is due to three facts, cording to J. J. Chua nese department, F t, keeping all the work on an inter-denominational basis; second, placing emphasis on j the development local and native" leadership. Third, recognition of lo= cal leadership when developed. In commending the ‘“hut” idea ministering to the needs oft he fighting , Dr. Thomas Carlyle, of Oxfordd a member of the Inte ‘commission who asheard by the peace conference scribed it thus: “Religion has taken on material form in vour hands.” He urged the extension of the methods toy everyd ife when the fighting forces,, are all demobilized ¥ In connection with the work done by the British Y. M. C. A. in protect- work. labor | before the admir: ini [ ing. the soldiers and sailors from temptation on the streets of London, the opening of hundreds of homes to these men where they can get a bit of real home life. Out of 10,000 men dealt with by this committee only five instances have been reported in which the conduct of the men was not in every way exemplary. BAKER CENSORS RODMAN’S SPEECH Secretary of War Holds Up Address Prepared By Admiral of New Pacific Fleet. San Diego, Cal., Aug. 8.—A speech prepared and handed to the press in Admiral Hugh Rodman, commander of the new Pacific fleet, remained in his pocket until delivered today for Secretary Daniels last night censored the prepared address just was to speak at a advance by banquet given in honor of the secre- tary and officers of the fleet. Admiral Rodman announced to the banqueters when called on to speak that permission to deliver his prepar- ed address had been refused by the secretary of the navy and he respond- ed to the toast by expressing his pleasure at the reception tendered the officers and men of the Pacific fleet, Admiral Rodman’s speech had been given to the press and was in type in many newspaper offic throughout the country. No intimation that it | would not be delivered was given un- til the admiral arose to address the bangueters and made the announce- ment. Neither the admiral nor Sec- ry Daniels gave any reason for the ession of the speech. RETURN 2,912,000 TONS SHIPPING ‘Washington, Aug. by the Army to the Shipping Board of a total of 2,912,000 of shipping was announced yesterday by the War department. Included in 1,176,000 tons retained by the department on August 1 were 230,000 tons of cargo vessels. 8.—Return tons is sufficient., s A sturdy _ wheat and : food the hospitality committee has secured - OU talk about sa7ing money on Shoes— Come here tomorrow and values that will amaze you ! you will see -~ We’ve started our big end-of-the-season clearance sale of NEWARK Shoes for Men and Young Men and have put every pair of low cuts in stock in it at prices that are ridiculously low. You can get any leather in any style you want, for these are not odds and ends, but our entire regular stock. save 32 to 34 by taking prompt action. Come tomorrow without fail ! 1 JBT RETA'LERS T8c Bath Slippers. .49¢ You will | yo. Corkand Fonsoe and Fe I Ber Soled.......... i} OF SHOES IN THE WOR.LD- N EW BRITAIN STORE 324 Main St., Near R. R. Crossing 297 Stores in 97 Cities—Storc Open Mon. and Sat, Eveg, 'GERMANY ANXIOUS CONGERNING WINTER Meetings HefiEP—lan Tncreased Production Berlin, (By Associated Press.)-—A commission employes and workers was appointed at yester- Aug. 1T, af Extra Special Many Other Great Bargains Not Adver- tised As Lots Are Too Small_It Will Pay You to Look. SAVE 1-3 day's conference of experts. All parts of Germany is to devise means of in- creasing production of coal so that Germany will not freeze or starve dur- ing the coming winter. Its first ses- sion was held today at the ministry of labor. The only result of yesterday's con- ference that the situation concrete steps were the conference was unanimous view that the ation must proved any price. Although made a large number of suggestions, it was recognized that hard work would be one of the best solutians of the problem . cemed to be the pointir desperate ecided upal IIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIII SOLE AGENTS FORBUTTERICK COLGATE’S, BEE or FELS NAPTHA SATURDAY With a Purchase of 50c or Over Limit 6 Bars to a Customer THE Raphael’'s Dept. Store “«A tGeandlp This will assure trans- 1tion of faod. Industry will come next so that credit can be created abroad by the production of articles of comme: B, The people will next be given coal for heating and cooking purposes. The prospects for the last slim. imperial coal commissioner re- ports that the production of coal in the Ruhr region has not been improv- The situation seems to be crit the railroads. ermany has succeeded In inducing ance to admit that her demand for million tons of coal annually as an impossibility, but it app Germany cannat even hope to hav enough coal to meet the country’sj most urgent needs. The people have been warned to prepare for the com- ing winter, and laymen are rapidly be- ing converted to the opinion that the government should e some of | ed and is not sufficient for current the national forests, arguing that it| needs. The president of the chambe: would be hetter to encroach on part| of commerce declares that only a few pital than to | industries now are being supplied with { ition. The | coal and that the remainder are at- appear to at- | tempting to use wood as fuel. Work- tract much attention in government|ingmen are laboring shorter hours and circles. According to present plans | the working capacity of the country's the first call for coal will come from ' industries is greatly decreased. ri of Germany’s potential allow freezin idea, however, does n BIG STORE 380-386 Main Street STORE FOR EVERYBODY” =STARTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, AT 8:30 A. M. Our End of Season Clearance Sale was a record breaker—The biggest month in our history. S " Ask For: eaHorlicks: The: ORIGINAL Malted ‘Milk / = % 2 Safe Mills For Infant & lnvalids' No Cooking A Nutritious Diet for All Ag Quick Lunch at Home or Office Avoid Imitations and Substitntesd N reeennnImmmmmT T T T SOAP“GC a bar Surpaesmg All Previous Events in ales SAVE 1-2 The New Britain buying public is realiz- ing more and more > every day that in his e thev can obtain more for thelr money than else\\here merchandise. And good honest dependable Therefore we are confident this salc will add many more regular patronsfiAnd the August C]ean-up Sale will be another record-breaker. Children’s Coats Ages 4 to 6 Years. A ¢lean-up of Silk Coats in different shades, also silk Poplin Coats in the lot $2.98 Silk Camisoles Crepe de with Taffeta Messaline and Chinc, lace Sale Price neatly trimmed Corsets Good grade—elastic long or short hip Sale Price top— Women’s Petticoats. Made good black and colors Sale Price Children’s Dresess Made of a good navy Norfolk style, years of Sateen, in denim in ages up to 7 Girls’ Dresses 0dds and ends—in ages 6 to 12 years A Bargain Table Odds and ends of Short Coats, Skirts etc., grouped 8 8C together. To clear, at AUGUST CLEN-P SALE WASHDRESSES August Clean-Up Sale TUB SKIR An eclegant Pique, regular sizes. $1.50 AUGUST CLEAN-UP Women's Tub Dresses Odds and ends of Dresses seld up to $5.00—broken sizes—of Voile ca Gingham $2.66 AUGUST CLEAN-UP Voile Blouses About 56 different stylcs, in white and colored com- binations and all white, neatly trimmed formerly sold for $1.98. $1.37 s of susmuwunnswe=nnnslhe Big Store, 380-383 Main Street, ariety of styles of Gaberdine and LOT 2 2.78 Just the Wrap for eesei Velour and Poplin in light shades—several models, Formerly sold up to $23.00. Odds and ends—broken in sizes mussed. FOR WOMEN AND misses AT 1-2 Dresses of Voile Dresses of Organdie Dresses of Gingham Dresses of Tissues All Sizes—All Colors Alterations August Clean-Up Sale WOMEN'S AND SUITS MISSES' shades. Box Of Serge or Poplin in light Formerly sold up models. All sizes. LOT 2 $10 | $I5 August Ciean-Up Sale : W()JV%LN'S AND C[;\PES Women’s Skirts MISSES’ weather, of Serge, | ,oqcls—in regular sizes. Good wanted colors. For- merly sold up to $5.00. $2.69 AUBUST GLEAN UP Silk Blouses A beautiful assortment of styles in Crepe de Chine, Tub Silk, Pongee, also Georgettes, neatly made and trimmed. Formerly sold up to $5.00. $2.98 TS and Blouse to $25.00. LOT 1 LOT 2 $10 $14 August Clean-Up Sale SILK DRESSES and Taffeta or Crepe de Chine, Some Formerly sold up to $18.50. $89.90 colors slightly Boys Wash Suits of the better kind. Made of fine galatea and wash poplins in Norfolk, Eton and Oliver e e = $2.69 Boys Worsted Pants A good quality, Sizes 6 to 18 years durable. Women’s Hose Made of Gauze Lisle, reinforced heels and toes. All fast colors. Sale Price .... 35c 3 Pair for Sl 00 Men’s Lisle Hose Double sole, high spliced heel. 22¢ All colors Sale Price ... Children’s Hose Silk ribbed, white. Sizes b Sale Price 3 Pair for $1.00 Men’s Union Suits full cut. Sizes 34 black and to 9.1-2, 35¢ in 1-2 Nainsook, to 44 Huck Towels Made with plain and colored borders, slightly imper- fect. Sale Price 190 P New Brittinmeeeemmuran lifl' ll: A i ENEENNNEENNENENE