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FOREIGNERS LIKE AMERICAN EXHIBIT Architectural Display Arouses Interest in Paris and London New York, March 17.—The exhi of American architecture, bit organized by the American Institute of Archl- tects and displayed in Paris and Lon- don last year, has aroused so much interest abroad that plans are now being made for showing it in other Buropean cities, The Royal Institute of British ar- chitects has cabled Jullan Levi, secretary of the committee Clarence of the American Institute of architects, proposing a series of exhibitions the larger Inglish cities, Should this prove feasible, there in is & strong probability that the exhibits will then be sent to Italy and shown in Rome, The exhibit comprises a large nu m- ber of photographs of the most nota- ble buildings in the United States a nd represents many American cities, New York, Philadeiphia, Washington, I troit, Indianapolis, itols in Connecticut, Wisconsin a Je- Denver, state cap- nd Missouri and examples of the archi- tecture of American ecclesiastical a educational institutions. nd It was shown at the annual exhi- hition of the Societe des Francais in Paris last spring a afterward under the auspices of t Artistes nd he Royal Institute of British architects in London, 753,000 TELEPHONE CALLS EVERY DA Wire Used in New England Circle Globe Twenty-four Times. There are 265,074 telephone pol Y Would les in use in Connecticut at the present time, according to the Southern N England Telephone average company. T length of a pole is 30 feet, ew he which makes 7,952,220 feet, or 1,506 miles of telephone poles, enough them ,placed end to end, to from New Haven to St. Pierre, N. and perhaps a few left over which to build a umberland Strait. of reach with “boom” into North- The telephone company has 601,370 miles of wire in use, outside of its ex- change office. This copper and iron strand would circle the globe at the equator 24 times and there would be enough left to run a telephone line along the imaginary string of poles from New Haven to the Newfouypd- land coast. About 87 per cent of his wire is in cable, either aerial or undergrou but every bit of it must be kept nd, in good order or there is “trouble on the wire."” That is the task that keeps the linemen, repairmen and the other plant department workers busy. Pa- troling the thousands of mile of open wire is a big job carried on duri fair weather and foul and is one the phases of telephone work which the public seldom hears. ing of of There are 34,617,021,192 telephone speaking tracks, or line combinatio in the communications system oper- ated by The Southern New Kngland Telephone company, volume of conversation that is rep: sented in 753,000 telephone every day. phones in the Fach of these 186,057 company's for the great re- calls There are 186,057 tele- system. subscriberss’ stations may be used to call 186,056 others making the tremendous total of $4,617,021,792 different line co binations that any subscriber talk over. () ) )] ) ] ] TUNE UP WITH SPRING Your drab old winter hat can’t be in tune with the life and thrill of the new season. E@EE@E@E@E@EEE@@EEEEE@EE We are showing new and| [®] exclusive models of Our B Own and Stetson Hats. The Beckwnth 273 MAIN ST. [ Opposite National Bank m- may il ] o ] ) ] )] ] [} ) ]} ] ][] = g m Company [ : EEEEEEEEEEEEE NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, SAFETY PINS Heavy White skirts with deep flounce | of handsome Swiss 98 ; (A | embroidery . mported Satine. | Bloomers of $1 49 Colors are Orchid, brown and navy. . Gowns, made of genuine Pa- cific Krinkle Crepe — Pretty | Floral Patterns | Camisole Corset Covers Finest Nainsook, trimmed with | imported | laces 98¢ Crepe Bloomers, plain, white | or figured patterns— Wide rufiled knee. . 350 Handsome new styles in en- velope Chemise quality at .. Bandeau Brassicres of Beld- ing Washable Satin— 59 (4 | Hook back style .. Seasonable Notion Specials Miller's Liquid Wax Oil Polish ..... 32 oz bottle 5 Wright’s Silver Polishing Cream Johnson's Kleen: Floor Re- storer e 2-in-1 Shoe Polish . v Kolorene for Straw Hats. . Lambswool Stove Polishing Mitts Silkateen, white and mlors Imported Marcel Waving Irons Crystal Beads in bottles, all colors Dainty Dolly Double Mesh Hair Nets 5 for 2 Warrior Button and Carpet 'Thread . Woth-Proof (mrmrm Bags large size ....... 3 Will Want These New Spring four-in-hand ties of pure silk—attractive 9 plaids and strip 3 C Percale Blouses, vell made— full cut siz Neat Patterns . Suspenders of strong eclastic web — Very zsc 1 serviceable Caps, full stylish ha[x- all Kni lmr l’lm of navy blue | serge—Well made and serviceable—Sizes to 16 950 . Unexcelled Apron Aprons Large size Aprons of highest grade fancy percales, trimmed with colored rick rack 35¢, 3 $1.00 Apron Dresses, made of col- ored chambrays, rick rack trim- med all around. sizes . Plenty of percale Aprons, black and white pat- 25 terns, 8 favorite shapes Cc Checks and stripes are lead- ers in a fine lot of new Percale at Large Size Aprons with bibs, made of fast color 39 (4 gingham checks ...... nickeled, all slzes, Sat, dozen 2¢ merchandise await your selection; all prices computed with the smallest possible margin of profit, PREPARE FOR YOUR [ l‘)_‘. Pages 13 to 24 WAXED LUNCH PA The regular be rvoll 2" 5¢ SPRINGTIME NEEDS NOW Tomorrow—an ideal time to commence your spring buying. Wonderful assortments of new spring and satisfaction assured with a money back guarantee. A combination of facts insuring you of 100 per cent buying power for your dollar. Something New For The Kiddies CORSETS The Spring styles are here in such makes as Warner's, Rust Proof, Victory Canary Song- /B La Spirite, Empire ster, sings like a real and the Fair Shapely. song bird. Loads of | farge Selection fun 980 of models at. Priced at . ON SALE AT THE HOUSEHOLD ANNEX—157 MAIN ST. Imported Cups and Saucers— Many odd pieces — urday .... 43 Piece Dinner Set — Strictly I r~t Quah()— Decomted in gold and blue bands— Special for Saturday $6 95 White Crockery Bowls Vacuum Bottles—Black Enamel Case With Aluminum Collar and Cap Aluminum Preserve Kettle— 10 Quart Size .. Blue Beauty Enamel Dish l‘an-— 14 Quart Size ! White Enamel Wash lmxins— Large Size Aluminum Rice Boiler- \[ml" of Heavy Gauge stock—I1 Qt. Size—Sat. Galvanized Ash Can—Made of Heavy Gauge Sheet Iron-—Corrugated Body, With Special Rein- forcement at top and bottom — Saturday 0 Grey Enamel Tea l\o((lv 5 Quart Size — Saturday Table Tumblers—Man 8 and 9 oz Size Satarday. ~tyles to pick from — 6 rox 250 A VERY SPECIAL SALE OF HANDKERCHIEFS wacn.. BC Corded Borders — Sport Styles in Colors and Plain White—All 10c Values. atest Hits “on REGAL RECORDS A COMPLETE STOCK FOR Tomorrow 4 9 C 10-Inch Double Disc Plays Perfectly On All Machines On The 'Gin 'Gin 'Ginny Shore. Fox Trot. KErdody and his Iamous Orch. Who (Believed in You?) Iox 'Irot. Sherbo’s Dance Orchestra Fox Trot. 9 1 91 1 Lanin’s Southern Serenaders Lddie Leonard Blues. Ifox Trot. Lanin's Southern Serenaders N Good-Bye, 9192 Regan Dance Orchestra 0Old Time Waltzes—Part 1. 9193{ Old Time Waltzes—Part II Biltmore Hotel Orchestra VOCAL My Mammy Knows. ...Harrison & Clark 9195{ Old-Fashioned Girl.......Donald Baker | (Not to be released until April 1st) Just a Little Love Song. Iox Trot. 9 Lanin's Roseland Orchestra 9 1 7 | Everybody Step. TFox Trot. Sherbo's Dance Orchestra 9189 Angel Child, 9190,’ Lanin’s Roseland Orchestra 'Thrills. ¥ox Trot..Sherbo's Dance Orch. [ Satanic Blues. I'ox Trot. Shanghai. Iox Trot. Regan Dance Orchestra Learning To Love. Fox Trot. Sweet Hawalian Girl of Mine. 9194{ Hawaiian .... IFerrera and Franchini Monolua Hula (Hawaiian Guitars) Yerera and I'ranchini Say Persianna Say. Itox Trot. 1 Jos. Samuels’ Cusic Masters 9178 | Weep No More, My Mammy. I"'ox Trot. Xylo Specialty Orchestra { Boo-Hoo-Hoo By Sissle & Blake By Majestic Male Quartet By Sam Ash f: Mlammy Loo. . | By The Old Ohio Shore. .. { There's a Down In Dixie Iteeling. 9181| Sung by Donald Baker e INFANTS' AND CHILDREN’S WEAR Children's Bloomers of fine muslin with val lace trimmed ruffle, sizes 1to14 ....... Children’s Lustrous Bloomers, excellent black, white pink ...... Drawer Waisi for boys and girls, heavy muslin, taped buttons .. 190 Muslin Gowns for children, size 4 to 14, trimmed with 59c val lace Sateen grade, Rubber Pants, guaranteed first quality, pure gum rubber Silk Bonnets for spring wear, good values, ; 49c as low as . 0Oil Cloth Bibs with kinder- garten picture and rhyme Slip-On worsted yarn, infants’ sizes .. Knee lcngth, hand knit worsted bootees. . STORE NEWS —O— Neat litde flat coin purses for your change, Madame— Made of real pin Seal and Morocco leathers — 49¢ will buy one. Easter baskets have arriv- ed—5¢ starts the prices. —0— Don't forget Chic Chic Fgg Dyes and the Laster candics for the kiddies. —0 A really beautiful new enameled box arrived this weck—2 1b. size, round shape —Blue bird design. —— “Surefit” Dress Linings, save the home sewer time and temper, —0— A full package of our Scotch Madras writing paper costs 35c. 'The most econ- omical paper purchase ever. —0— A new idea in brassicres— DeBevoise sends us a novel style with wide elastic belt and clastic shoulder straps. Insures snug, perfect fit. —0— For tall figures a new bras- siere has been created by the Modern people. We sell them at 75¢, O Mother! Save girlie’s little frock with one of our cute little 49c pinafores. —0— Ask for Minerva Yarns if you want the best. —0— Pantie Dresses for little Tots are just too cute. —0— A new lot of snappy nov- elty girdles selling now for 69¢c. Worth 98¢ casily. —0— Rleinert's Waterproof specialties for Baby's crib and carriage—Safe and sanc. = The most extensive line of popular priced rompers and creepers in New Britain— From infants’ up to 6 years qld sizes. No ne spending a dollar bill for week-end choe- olates. Our splendid tooth- some assortment at 25¢ ih. solves the problem. Pure and fresh. —0— Van Raalte Silk Hosc a class by themselves. to see them. Gillette Safety Razor Blades One Dozen in pack- 64c LYSOL For Spring Housc- cleaning—The 50¢ bot- 33c Saturday . ... age Saturday tle—For ON SALE IN OUR BASEMENT Sash Curtains, made of fine quality Cross Bar Muslin — P Bed Sheets—Full Size and Seamless Table Damask—Good quality and many Patterns — Yard C. Curtain Muslin—Many New Patterns in Stock— For Saturday — Yard Dish Towels—Made of fine quality toweling with blue stripes and cross bars— Size 15x31—Saturday Dish Toweling—Fine Qual Linen Weft.—Yard Curtain S¢ Patterns — Clothes Pins—Finest Selected Stock —Tirst Quality—414 inches—4 doz.. Octagon Soap—5 Cakes l'or Large Size Cluthes Line Pulleys—51% inches in diameter and Galvanized Against Rust— Special Tor Saturday—Pair CHENILLE DOT FRENCH VEILINGS The Pretty Color Combinations will surely add charm to the attractive new Spring Chapean—The Price is only—Yard = | SATURDAY’S OFFERINGS -IN- PIECE GOODS ! Attractively Priced i i Fine Count Spring Percales in New | Floral and Stripe Patterns i New Springtime Fabrics | New cotton Suiting Cloth for jumpers, dresses, cete—Nine attractive Spring Shades— 26 Inch — Yard...... A splendid new assortment of 36 inch Cretonnes in novel dark effccts—Yard. ... 39¢ 25¢ Big assortment of fast color checked and stripe Ginghams — Desirable 17 C Patterns — Yard ..... Genuine Figured Windsor Crepes in Attractive New Designs and colors—Yard. . An Interesting Demonstration of Fireproof Stove Polish 15¢ Can—2 For 25¢ Ask Mrs. Gerard Superlative Values In Newest Spring Hosiery i Weldrest Sport Sitk Hose — With Embroid- $1.25. ered Clocks .. a tine silk Lisle Hose, full | fashioned with handsome npl'n\ $1.19 clocks Burson Silk Lisle Hose— | Regular and ont sizes—slightly ;l,:l!}j‘l fect— 35c thread silk mock triple | <cam hose in staple $1 50‘ and sport colors. . Weldrest silk and lisle hose | in new Sport 95 Heather shades C| Boys' extra heavy fine r|hhu| Hose—Sizes 39c 915 to 12 Men's fine grade lisle hose— | All shades—shcer 25c and medium weights. . I Drug Dept. Events Saturday Kolynos Dental Cream Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder Seidlitz Yowders, lge. box. . Mellen's Food, large si Jadd Salts, large hottle Tarrant’s Seltzer , Ironized Yeast Tablets .. Nuxated Iron Tablets. .. .. Merck's Sugar of Milk, 1 Ib. Watkins' Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Rk Humphrey's Remed Dr. ‘Sumner Brand 100 5-grain . .. 3 Skat Hand Soap, 10c can... 7c Pears’ Unscented Soap.....11c An unlimited variety of the | season’s most fetching novelties, at sensible prices. Bramley and Puritan Collar 1 Cufl Sets—Ov e D 59c¢ Novel ideas developed in im- ported Swiss collar and 98 cuff sets at c offerings of Novelty Vestees in | new spring colors ... Unusually fine imported Venise lace collars Truly Amazing Valves In New Spring Gloves Silk Lisle 2-Ciasp Gloves of Splendid qu:lh(\—l.mnl 9 cotors—AlL sizes 4 C Chamois Fabri Iv embro Tmported Gloves — Wide ints — New @ shades ton length, abric Gloves In latest colors imported 16-Button Length silk Gloves cellent Quality Milanese pure Silk—White $1.69 | and Spring colors. SPRINGTIME HANDKERCHIEFS Thousands of them—Linen, Lawn, Batiste ¢ purse and varicty cnough to satisfy the demaad. Qualitics to suit evel Imported colored Kerchiefs—N¢ Patterns Fine quality Lincn handker- chiefs with corners embroidered Swiss embroidered chi of s Batiste . Linen Sport handkerchiefs in bright shades with con- 5 trasting embroidery . 2 [ handker- and fine Cottons— Good qu cotton handker- chiefs with colored woven borders . Fine sheer colored bordered handkerchicfs ... Irish Lawn ]l‘lll(“\l‘l"("lk‘f'- -_— with very marrow 12 borders .. %C Yor Crochet or Tatting Work. Printed border Cotton hand- kerchiefs—for. children