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New Books at the Institute T™HE A. B AROLY by Sir James Yoxa “Sir James Yous lector of things o some time ago gathe oceasional papers contributed lish magazines. 1n a fourth this book he has added considerable pew materia! and some mors Bints whieh he gives those taking up ‘The ting Bosten Transeript . LEFSONS by F B COLLECTING Engii an e are i eurious, plum Fog tion of red into a to usefu whe colle game .. IN sabeth LIP ADVANCED H READING Nitehie. . THROUGH ACADIA Towne ourney 15 as en AMBLING by Charles Hansor “To say that this ehanting as the one many of us made with Mr. Tawne across Long Isiand I8 really that needs to be said about it, at least to those who had the earlier pleasure. Hut this through Nova Seotia seems even more ful Perhaps beeause it 18 the later read: perhaps hecatiss s pictur epque historie phases caught from the memories of Port Floyal; or heeause of the immemarial glamour of ro mance, making the lovely country of Evangeline loveller scriptions there be of thos marshiands, where the vigorous willows reared by the Aca dlans witness one of the hest known #torl Rorton Transcript . e AMERICANE IN EASTERN ARIA by Tyler Dennett “An historical and eritical of the diplomatic relations United Btates with China, Japan Korea, from the bheginnings the ‘East-Indian’ commerce in 1784 through McKinley's administration. Comprehensive and based on original documents.”—A, L. A. Rooklist o e THE BEGGAR'S OPERA AND POL. LY by John Gay. . BROMOIL PRINTING AND BROM. OIL TRANSFER by Emil Mayer, “A process which produces printe on the paper itself without gelatine or other coating and in which the artist can display as much individual- ity as the etcher."” eolor of Many de. haunted dikes and stil) survey the and ¢ o of . CHILDE HASEAM by Nathaniel Pon.| sette-Dart ROBERT HENRI by Nathaniel Pon- sette-Dart “‘Childe Hassam' and ‘Robert Henr!' are two booke of pictures, the first of a series which the compiier Nathaniel | PVonsette-Dart has named ‘distin-| guished American artists.’ There is a foreword to hoth of the hooks and | even the casual reader may sense that! the attitude of the writers is one of sympathy for and understanding of the men whom they describe.'— America . . . . COLLECTING AS A PASTIME by| Charles Rowed v . THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF.| GOVERNMENT IN INDIA by/ Cecil Merne Putnam Cross. R DOCTOR JOHNSON by Alfred Ed- ward Newton. “Imagine a play, a real play, if vou will, in which Dr, Johnson appears as the chlef actor, told almost ex- clusively in his own and his friend| Boswell's words. Does not that raise| high expectations? Does not that whet your appetite and titillate your| imagination? 1 confess that when I first heard, that Mr. Newton was at work upon such a book. T exper- fence all those sensations—and more, | T stood ready to approve, knowing, that there was one man who might meke a success of the venture, and that man was Mr. Newton of Phila- | sidenable part AND IT§ STORY yrus Maem MeGILL by Wil grouy and some i ought t, had kr peaple of t bay. Blone their ifer MAINE The some form COAF b Snow of sketeh yrie arrati whieh are b home 1o a m i ¢ small villags s iters, s fishermes wives & dre \ng " the re ng i makes the comm carth's surface g0t 100, & beguiling s« ground seashore grey roek and whit MODERN FRENCH Jan Gorder "L DRAMA AND Willlam Areher survey, by the of eritics of the English drama days of Bhakespeare to the Its prineipal thesis is rama has been over that of the PAINTERE Ly oLp THHE NEW by A dramati English from the Irish theater that the earlier rated In eomparison with piesent day, which the siders at least as fine a produet of the human spirit the Ellzahethan Irama, Shakespeare only apart, and incomparably superior, teehnieally, in. tellectually and morally, to the drama of the llestoration', A. L A Book- int author con PARLIAMENTARY LAW by Henry M. Robert THE POETICAI QUIN MILLER 8herman by Stuart Pratt PRO VITA MONASTICA Dwight SBedgwick “Its charm lles not only in its scholarship and clarity of style, but in the solace and inspiration of fts spirtual Insight courage the ‘definite and regular pr tice of meditation prayer, and the re- striction of one's society to books and flowers' even though it be but half an hour each day In an effort to at- tain ‘that serenity of spirit’ which the author helfeves i3 now and always has been the chief need of mankind." e SCHOOL BOOK OF FORESTRY by Charles Lathrop Pack. “In this little book, Mr. Pack clear- ly states the ground principles of an intelligent forestry system. He does this by setting forth the facts that by Henry have actually come within the exper-| fence and observation of most Ameri- cans who have traveled over any cone of their country.” Review of Reviews, B THE SILENT SEX: MONOLOGUES by May Isabe] Fisk A SURVEY by Max Beerbohm A collection of 51 cartoons, satiri- cal representations of men in public life, done with Mr. Beerbohm's char- acteristic subtlety and finish."” . . THINGS THAT HAVE INTERESTED ME (second series) by Arnold Bennett TREES AS GOOD CITIZENS Charles Lathrop Pack. “Mr. Pack has been active for many years in promoting sclentific forestry and encouraging the conservation in this country. In this volume he gives deseriptions of many varieties of shade trees, offers practical sugges- tions as to the selection of trees for planting and includes a special chap- ‘tor on memorial trees, There are also full directions regarding the care of shade trees.”—Review of Reviews, RS |WILD ANIMAI, HOMESTEADS Enos Abijah Mills, “Interesting accounts of anémal life, | the result of long and close observa. it!on of the wild animals about which | he writes—grizzly bears, antelopes, . . by by NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JUNE i, Cupid's a Fast Worker ! Henry Williamson and Miss Rena Maud Piper were watching a parade from opposite sides of a street in Atlanta, Ga. WORKE OF JOA- eyes met. Henry arranged an introduction. “Will you marr, Thirty minutes later she said “yes.” hour later they were married, and that's how they say it was done, were his first words, OVINGTON'S BANK Stanley J Weyman by “A Capulet and Montague romance |the woman, who refused to discuss England, in the business upheavals in Napoleonle wars, early twenties. An absorbind story, Mr. Weyman has recreated the at- mosphere of n past century with his usual skill."——A. L. A, Booklist . lowing the VICTORIA by Knut Hamsun | WHOSFE RODY by D. 1 Sayers, STEAMSHIP G0, HAS LOSS OF §1,260,783 Immigration Laws and Unsettl Gonditions Responsible New York, June 4.—The marked |decrease tn the movement of third class passengers hoth east and west bound due to the immigration laws {and the unsettled conditions in FEu- rope i{s blamed by the International | Mercantile Marine Co. In its annual |teport to stockholders made public today for the relatively poor financial showing last vear With 1922 In- come estimated “owing to unavoidahle |delays in the receipt from abroad of {eompleted accounts™ the consolidated |report shows a deficit of $1,269,788 in {1922, after interest on T. M. M. bonds and depreciation, as against a |profit of 85,707,347 in 1921, Net earnin including funds surplus for 1922, after deduct- ing operating and general expenses, taxes and interest on debenture honds of subsidiary companies were given as $6,971,130, in 1922 and 814,089,053 in 1921, The sum of 85,984,660 was charged off tor depreciation last year as against $6,117,080 the year before The International Marine Co., from the dividends recelved from its subsi- diary companies out of their earnings delphia. And now that the book s|SKunks, mountain lions and beavers." |for the year 1922 and prior thereto written and has been read three times, read in as many days, approval is not pecessary. ‘The book is all and more than the highest anticipations led one to expect.” — K. Rede—Christlan Sclence Mon. ¢ o 0 DUBLIN DAYS by L. A. G. Btrong. T san conceive of only one possible reason for refusing to be captivated by Dublin Days and that is a dread of liking what every one else is sure to llks. The book is a slim one, but eompact of charm and galety those who love poetry will love {t—and soms who think they don’t might ‘earn different’ if they would give it & try."—M. L. Franklin, Independent. oo FALSE PREMISES by Housman. .o FOURTEEN YFARS A John Kenlon, “The youthful deep sea adventures of New York's veteran fire chief; how he wae shipwrecked on the desolate Corzet Islands, from which rescue seemed imposgible, yet how his re. sourcefulness effected the escape of the crew.” Laurence SAILOR by IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF MUR- RY HILL by Robrt Cortes Holli- day “Informal Fifth avenue, esays “monds’ of manufacture and stor- age of hurdy-gurdies, Greenwich il lage in evolution, inseribed booke and complimenta olumes, the lterature of confession and other equally in triguing subjects." on GUE OF WAR? by Irving Fisher ‘Professor Fisher has from the be. ginning been an advocate of Ameri- ca’s entrance into the league; but in this hook he sets forth the argu ments afresh, reviewing the develop ments in rope sinee the Armistice and presenting the intrnatio: situa- tion as 1t appears today.—Resides showing why the league 18 needed to prevent of thi hook gives the things the cuisting fts mavy serious handlcape.’ of et LE a recurrence wars admiranie . aceomplished notwithstanding ar resnme already leagne fews FIOM FRANCE AND THEIR ANTHOLOGY ROYAL, TRI INAE Helen I LYRIC FORME THEIR HISTORY T'SE, WITH AN OF BALLADE, CHANTS RONDELS, RONDEAIS OLET VIANELLY IN ENGLISH V¥ Louise Cohen. —A. L. A. Booklist, . THE WORLD'S BEST HUMOROUS ANECDOTES by J. G. Lawson. “The humor in this velume is of the cleanest sort—as it has been gleaned entirely from leading religi- ous papers."—Preface A large collection, conveniently ar- rayed according to subject."—A. 1. A. Booklist, v e . Fiction ANTHONY JOHN | Jerome, “The earnestness and sincerity with which Mr. Jerome presents a spiritual plea for the carly Christlan life will |remind his readers . his play, ‘The | Third Floor Back.'—The tsory is writ- ten with care and the characters have distinctness and interest.”—Outlook by Jerome K BLACK BUTTES by Ciarence 1. Mul- ford, . THE CHASTE DIANA by E. Barring- ton. “A romance centering about the or- iginal Polly Peachum of ‘The Beg- gar's Opera,’ when it was first pro- duced in 1728, and giving a picture of the theatrical and social life of the 18th century.” iY by E. V. Lucas 5 a wholesome GENEVRA'S MON Genevra's Money portrayal of the efforts of a disinter- ested philanthropist to digpose of an inheritance in the way." ~America. best possibic THE HIDDEN master., “Anything that worth reading r ahout r ROAD by Klsie Hisie writes is he ork is thoughtful and true, ple in real situations. fiction Christian Science . .. Monitor KEERBAN by Edwin Balmer ‘In ‘Keeban' Mr. Balmer ten a storq. pure and simple But 1t is one of the most bafflir whi to geene has writ erook’ stories fortune ingenious crook been our good many a long day e in Chicago and th in and th pid march of excitin vents to a climax startling but surpris- ' often tragic ¢ cads that i not only ing.” - oston Transcript VERDICT . ™ by Thyra Samter THE b, MARRIAGH ¥ K H PICTURE FRA Winsiow, tha hest type of and from the operation of steamers it owns directly, shows an profit amounting to $3,669,749. Tor 1022 after deducting all expenses, bond interest and depreciation on the | “in addition situa- steamers directly owned Ito the unfavorable passenger tion” the report says ‘“the Ibusiness has been exceedingly bad, there having been a reduction in the volume of general traffic moving all over the world, but particularly be- tween the United States and the Unit- | ed Kingdom and continent of Europe. and also more active competition, in- cluding that of government steamers,. with a consequent reduction in freight rates to the point where in many cases the actual cost of loading | and discharging cargo was hardly covs | ered, “It has unfortunately been impossi- ble to materially reduce the cost of operating steamers largely due to the cost of fuel and the high cost of la- bor both afloat and ashore “We feel that it must be recognized that until the political situation in Europe materially improves and the present serlous economic difficulties are remedied business cannot he pected to hegin to approach a normal conditien.” Woman Puffs at ‘;(:ifi" At Catholic Mission Haven, June 4 A speci service for deaf mutes in £t John ltoman holic church here last right.was disturbed for some minute dressed, middle te after scratching church heneh. Mem gation attempted to it gave it up when couid not under anguage several seated service Father ox- New | when well aged woman it a match on hers of the congre agk her to leay hey tound tt t stand their sign While smoking woman remained er the vigarettes quietly in which Its purpose s to en. G€ainst a background of financial and |the incident. fol- [mute, | net | insurance | estimated | freight | owned | A. Pur- 00 WEST ST, Hartford Prescriptions Accurately Filled at Lowest Prices Hartford SILK FROCKS $29.95 About 60 beautiful Dresses have been selected from our best numbers and repriced for quick clearance, \ Dresses of Satin, Crepe de Chine, Canton Crepe and Satin, Canton; there are models for all tastes; draped, paneled, tucked, embroidered, beaded and the strictly plain tailored effects, The colors are copen, beige, Madeline, rose, navy and black, as fine a collection as-one could desire from which to select a summer's supply. Sizes 16 to 4614, NO APPROVALS NO CREDITS NO EXCHANGES ALL SALES FINAL Third Floor MISSES’ DRESSES Regular $35.00 grade Special At $25.00 An offering sure to be welcome just previous to the opening of the vacation season. Dresses of chiffon, crepe and flannel canton; georgette, printed crepe and flannel, suit- able for day and evening wear; pastel shades also grey, tan and dark colorings. Sizes 14, 16 and 18. See these dresses on the -— Fifth Floor — Graduation Slips for Girls Be Good to Your Feet! People suffering from sweaty, aching feet, soft corns, soreness between the toes, cracked skin, tired, smarting feet; should use GERMINOL, the oxygen foot powder. Oxygen is nature’s greatest purifier. Buy it today—Don'’t delay. In sprinkler top jars at our Drug Depart- ment, Main Floor. 50¢ jars. Their me?” An tell of Baltimore, who is conducting | a mission here, paid no attention to | a dear | Bhe was not | WILSON IN CHARGE With Ald of National Guard Offfcers, Takes Control of Oklahoma Agri- cultural and Mechanical College. Oklahoma City, Okla., June 4.— George Wilson, former non-partisan league organizer in Kansas and North Dakota, who yesterday installed him- self as president of Oklahoma agri- cultural and mechanical college at| Stillwater with the assistance of five National Guard officers in plain clothes, was expected to return to Oklahoma City today for a board of | agriculture meeting. Wilson owes his selection as A. and M. head to the ac- tion of newly appointed mambers of the board, said to be under direction of Governor Walton President J. B. Eskridge gurren-' dered the keys of the institution after he 1s said to have communicated with John A. Whitehurst, president of the hoard of agriculture Eskridge's term | as president was not to expire until July 1, while Wilson's appointment two weeks ago was made effective June 1 Orange and black colors of A. and M. college floated from the top of the flagpole at Stillwater today, placed there by Major C. W. Daley, member of the military escort, after the party Tel. 2455-12 had found the college colors beneath a red flag atop the pole, Slips in muslin, china silk and crepe de chine; plain straight stvles and with double hems; sizes 8 to 16. Very neat and pretty and perfect fitting. 95¢ to $10.00, Girls’ and Misses’ Bloomers Bloomers in silk, muslin and sateen, pret- tily trimmed. 59c to $4.98. ) i ¥ THE COWLES ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Contractors Moved to 118 LYONS STREET | New Britain 34 Tafayette St. AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE |At Very Reasonable Prices—Biggest Stock in the City 267 Chapman Street A. LIPMAN hagman Tel. 1320-2 | Eatimates cheertully given on all johe CROWLEY BROS. INC. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS NEW CLAMS FOR CHOWDER CLAMS FOR STEAMING SHRIMPS—CRAB MEAT SOFT SHELL CRABS LOBSTERS Dining Room Connection HONISS’S 24-30 STATE STREET Hartford —DRINK — "1‘03 BURGLARY INSURANCE AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE—GET AYERS’ SODA WATER Take home a hottle of cream roda | —Something you will like—it's deli- cious, Three size bottles—asc, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs, John G. Standstrom | of 391 Chestnut street announce the engagement of their daughter, Win- ona A, to Robert Carlson We can offer you one of the finest two family| houses in the West End. Such a place comes on; |the market once in a lifetime. It will pay you to' \investigate. Don’t lose this if you want a good’ 'HOME. CAMP REAL ESTATE CO. | 272 Main Street Phone 343 Rooms 305-6 Bunk Bldg, . A photographie likeness of its little owner printed upon the blank face of a doll is a late fnnovation. | P ‘T WATCH FOR l k] E | FROM M FULL PARTICULA! H. DAYTON HUMPHREY NATIONAL BANK BLDG BY STANLEY . | 10c, 15c. | 272 MAIN STREE1 THE OLD HOME TOWN . STORE k| NS o IMPLEMET 210 cAGES N P T A ¥ & I q C) L. FOR SALE Two family house and garage on Stanley street section), hot water heat, conable GOX & DUNN REALTORS. 272 MAIN ST. CINDERS FOR SALE A. H. Harris ~=General Trucking. three (Bely Price NO-NO You CANT FIGURE OUT WHAT THAT OLD = e "l“m L — 12333 BUNGALOW FOR SALE Just listed a G-roor and with hardwomd floe the city anywhere, T Siv-room Cotta Foe air -z and th The Home Banking & Realty Co. 86 WEST MAIN ST, Harey Hancock Bungalow on Stanley street, steam heated rs throug! “ee B is 1o want it Elm 1l about 5 minutes walk 1o trolle, it—as good as can be found n Let us show yom, ¥ price of the Cottage i< only 85,5 MARSHAL OTEY WALKER, WHO HAS BEEN_HUNT/NG FOR THE RED WHEELBARROW MISSING FROM VAN ORMANS STORE, TRIPPED AND FELL AT THE SAME SPOT WHERE LESTER LUNKER FELL YE STERDAY Nea sewvice STANLEY PHONE 728 Norman Morriil

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