New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 14, 1925, Page 2

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Elizabeth Arden’s Toilet Requisites Creams Powders Lotions Compac’ s Rouge THE DICKINSON DRUG Co. Headaches— ] A Dollar a Dozen You certainly can save a round, resy dollar hy buving a cheaper 3pring hat than our Knox Hats at 88, But that very dollar you save may buy a dozen wonderfully |hudaeheaf-\x in front { back=—and they'll be wi {trom aix in the mornin { lime you pass a truthtelling mir- | ror. it you want an authentic hat— ! here it is— Iut it you want a synthetic hend che—here it isn't KNOX HATS, $8 HORSFALLS 93-99 Xdsylum Street Hartford, “It Pays to Buy Our Kind” COAL The SHURBERG COAL CO. 55 Franklin Street Phone 2250, 3 BIG THINED A Beneficial Loan Gives Yo PROMPT SERVICE PRIVATE SERVICE COURTEQUS SERVICE Beneficial Loan Society 87 W. Main S, cor. Washingto: Roem 104 Phone 1-4-4 Open § to 5:30 Eat. 9 to ) Licensed by and Bonded to the Stat MOTT S SWEET CIDER In quart, % gallon and gallon bottles, will be on sale at your grocers and drug store MAY 1st, Den't Forget To Try It It Will Surprise You. The Berkwell Co. Distributors 618 MAIN ST. SWING TOWARD HEALTH Swing your family to- ward health and safe- ty. Ask us to deliver your milk and cream. it's pure, rich and wholesome. 437 PARK ST . 1720 3 ~NL Y lllll'fl’N. C.ONN ’ MAKE SURE 1715 SEIBERTS 169-171 MAIN ST. %4 ! [ 110 Austin St. uummv GROWING * INPOPULAR FAVOR - Miss Brown's Report Reflects n- crease in Public Use Greater public demand on th i cilities at the lbrary of the New Britain Institute are reflected in the report subm Browr meetin dircctors of tF ind committecs use was There nadu report Miss Brown noted in attendance of foreign ) ents, many of who < pauy their ehildren und exphess in- terest in books on citizenship which are written in simple langy I'he circulation at t} , maint 87 despite the closed street school, w fact that the hra temporarily several times, The report indicates t lic is not s0 deeply inte useum s those lu cha like. Tt need of contributions to add to the collections already there. At the annual business meeting, A. J. Sloper was reelected president of the institute, Charles I § vice-preside tary, treasurer. reelected chairman of the 1 Miss Brown's report follows: Report of the Librarian the officers and members of w Britain Institute: »king through the record of test. lil year one is im- sed by the number of chunges st came tie resignation of Miss Goldthwait who left our children's jepartment to he married and a lit- {le later Miss Manee, after seven vears of excellent service here jored the New York Lihrary school. The positions thus vacated were fill- ed, in the first instance, by Miss Holt from the Westfield trainin e second, by M N srom the Albany Libr “Barly in the autur was deprived of the ice of our janitor, who dled on Decem '\y.nx. 1 years, ¢ to the lelphia. 1o head & central building of tinie en's de- of study school. not yet ment in the new the I'ree . At ft our child the same two positions are ust over has been L of slaft winter - tions service \u!l‘\\ fact that the ptible incre not been a per culation bo e liast st he total 1 me U case of 160 “9 cass of 1he e fig gift 554 volumes hool libraries, f a group o ationality total number of volu good dessert is inif's flavor take no chances J\‘xlla ,Lemon 4 other flavors A. M. GALBRAITH Carpenter & Builder Tel. also calls attention to the | | ][] (] " ][] ][] ] () ) )} ] )] [ ] ] [ in our efforis to lnue( the demands of readers. Reading and Reference Rooms, “It I8 necessary to repeat the plea 1..‘ lust year in regard (g hoth these I partments, even though the Bible ucstions the value of ‘muoch speak- A sufticiently large staft to in- sure a person in charge of each room 11 throngh the open hours, adequate ight, whole chairs.and a sultable place iive if we are to glve the public service At present we these requirements. The Children's Room, “I'rom this department of pover- talling intorest, Miss. Wainright ports a marked inerease fo the at- tendance of foreignborn parents, coming with thele ehildren in search of helps to eitlzenship which » found in books on history s written in ‘edwy words, tice reading and confi- 18 48 inspir- to the desk it Homer old man Jidn't he? reasonable ck oall many of our young ne small boy c to ask for something and added ‘he was an he bullt this Liberry, ays %0 out front.' As in previous years, Miss Wain- N s, sup- 1 pictures d Boys and n an exhibition fine books which ordivarily e entrusted to youngsters under e watehful eye of teacher or par- the delight of ildren as dhey lose them- these beautiful volumes, A | was heard murmuring a ce edition of fa- o books arc better Mmuu]x “In March, Miss Wainright spent 2" four days visiting tha juvenile de- partments of the New York elty li- brary system, where so many of her problems are met with expert service and equipment. While it is not pos- sible, with our resources, to do overything in the most approved manner, new ideas may be gained and the stimul those i th esslon, fs helpf have two urgent needs in or- carry on the work satisfac vi & room in which t ol libraries and a h-sought story ho East Street Br conts fore front of one's pro- e year for sov of winter storms cireulatiof ons, and of hooks given department has in- ereased by 600, A picture collection has been started, 2,688 books mend- ed, 800 new card holders registered 4 the reference work has grown it is due Miss cudder for their aplendid work in ce of discour- aging conditions, for the room has erously cold and damp Outside decrease in our out in their much of Agencica “The deposit sta- is matter for serious conegrn. only onvs functioning are the es, City Mission and mmunity House; new group weak v uld be More and more in competition it is neces- he library to people ting for them to seek ‘illiam ~ Allen e fact that The ona spot in our remedied these days of 1 children | thelr education s to for serlouy workers are impers | with | finish thelr schooling*mt 14, 1t continue - the public library must provide the means and not only that, but tempt them to its treasures, Making tho Library Known “The New Britaln Herald gonerously continued to print has our lic regarding lbrary affairs, “It is imporlunt to call attention te the resources of the library in many ways and one which we have had to curtall, owing to lack of funds, is that of printed lists show- ing what books we can furnish on any special subject, Such Iists are not only received gladly but we have been asked repeatedly for more. Recently the librarian answered a questionnaire sent by the A, L. A. to all public and college libraries of this country; the experience gave emphasls to the possibilities that are before the library as a means of elucation to the entire community, “We do 'live in a house by the side of the road where the race of men go by' and should be ‘a friend to man.' “let us agree with Dana change with the changes that new conditions impose upon them, It is dull to assume that libraries are all fixed in the cake of custom.' The Museum * Fauny Brown reports: mugeum, being horn of the | @ and lihrary, shares in its viclssitudes, for both the beginning of the year proved feeble owing to the small- pox epidemic, 1 almost questionad the faithful adding mgchine when recorded only with a dail lays. o small boy after poring over | 1ge of 67 for | tion of minerals s John Cotton | ‘Libraries should grow and | 744 for attend-| the colng for some time, camo m the desk and agked; *4 you, or do you steal 'em? hope fiot to bo so hard ||\|||||m] ns to resort to the lafter, though this| yoar has been meager jn the way o'i gifis | “Dr. Charles W, Lee proented the last Octobor, and we have had tha | usual stamps, odd goins, and things | pleked ‘up and brought in by the | ehlldren, One grimy little fist that was thrust hefore me, when opened, displayed Dits of glass gleaming on a small dirty palm, and a breathless | volce whispered: *Are they di'monds, | do you want 'om for the museum?' Sueh things are duly admired and‘ talked over, but are rejected with | '8 much tact as possible, not to | dampen the ardor of the would-be | giver we expect some day a gift superb to ‘ be put into cur walting hands. “Mr. Shepherd's splendid eollee- | ofterr hunted throngh when a stone is brought in, to find a similar specimer and {he bird collection is used by young and old, the only er m being. the lack of light when a special bird is being art in the museum | fourteen or uts, on finding a sympa- | . voleed their aspirations in that direction, and returning the next day with eome drawing done , announced they were going Tix summer and earn money t the Art school, 18 new life when | )} of Hartford ex- | hibited his scape paintings in | our gallery. On the 16th a private | view was held and for the shree fol- | we talk ly two boys, Albertus (Continued on Page 11) Renier, Pickhardt & Dunn. 127 MAIN ST. PHONE 1409-2 Things Decidedly New Little Old “Miss New York” Handbags Many Styles in Choker Beads One-Sided Rufflings and Jabots Crepe de Chine and Baronet Satin Negligee - “Van Raalte” Silk Underwear “Trillium” Silk Lingerie Champagne, Nude, Melon, Blush, Atmo- sphere, etc., Silk Hosiery Hats for Children Pongee Dresses for the Little Miss Tricolette Slips and Knickerettes “Tre Jur” Compacts Wrap Around Corsets and Corselettes Dresses and Blouses lists and book notes each woek and |muscum with two stuffed raccoony | §} te muke unnouncements to the pubs | for with ever hopeful feeling, | # An pril' Showr’_ of Wednesday Savings! “Betty Bates” Bed Spreads Reg. $5.95 Each $ 4.94 These are the ~genuine “Betty Bates” Spreads and classed as “Sub Standards” at the factory. Only an expert would detect the slight flaws, Blue, rose and gold stripes, On sale Wednesday only! (D&L—Basement) Women’s New Spring Coats Reg. $29.00 to $35.00 A selected group of Porietsheens, Flannels, Suedes, etc,, Sport and Dress Models. Fur border trim- mings, fur collars and trimmed cuffs. Newest Spring shades, On sale Wednesday! (D&L—2nd F1) Full Fashioned Silk Hosiery Sub Standards of $2.25 Grade $1.15 | Elegant-looking and splendid-wears ing Women's Pure Silk Hose in the new shoe shades. Imperfections are slight, and will in no way afs fect the wearing qualities. On sale Wednesday! (D&L—Main Fl.) Women's New Hoover Dresses Reg. $1.95 Each sl A4 Hoover Dresses at $1.95 are ex- traordinary values. Wednesday we offer a limited number at this un- heard of price. Colors are blue and grey. Full-cut sizes. On sale Wednesday only! : (D&L—2nd F1) DE!@[EE@@E]l@l@@l@fll@@@@l@@@@@@@ W] [@E) IEHE] Ellil E‘ll@Il@IEEIE@@EEEI@@EEEDEIEIIE we would appreciate ground, hlue figures $825 Kerman, 11.3x8 rose and blue figure ] blue figure duced. D ) ) ) ) ] ) ) (5 2] ) ) ) ) )] ) ] () DO NOT MISS Ot W YOU CAN BUY ORIENTAL RUGS WITH CONFIDENCE AT THE BOSTON STORE $375 Sahend Sarouk, ground, tan border and figure 30—9x12, 8x11 and Chinese and Oraks Rugs, your inspection. $1,000 Kerman, 12.1x9.2, rose 8.2, blue ground, 9.1x5.11, blue $375 Sahend Sarouk, 9.6x6.2, tan, hlue and hlack ground 8350 Asia Minm". 9.2x6, rose ground, hlack, green and taupe figure .. $375 Asia Minor, 811x5.11, tan ground, bahy blue border £325 Bluestand, 7.6x5.4, rose ground, £500 Serrak, 9.10x6.10, dark blue ground, rose bahy blue border $200 Mahall, 8.2x5.2, taupe figure, brown, blue, gold ground 8x10 Kerman, Sarouk, all drastically re- 'R WINDOW DISPLAY oStz @@E}@@Ell@@@E@@@E@@@@@El@@@@@flfilflflmmII BOSTON STORE DONNELLY-MULLEN CO. ORIENTAL RUGS AT SACRIFICED PRICES To accommodate a few of our patrons Mr. P. O. Selwyn, Oriental Rug Merchant, has agreed to spend one more week in New Brltain. This sale gives the purchaser of Oriental Rugs an exceptional opportunity to save a great many dollars on every Rug. Our collection is a wonderfully fine one and i w%m e Tk n;‘}‘ “m i, | YOU CAN BUY ORIENTAL RUGS WITH CONFIDENCE Tel. 480 AT THE BOSTON STORE —— RUNNERS — GIOO Crabagh, $100 Carabagh, $175 Koravan, 5.11x4.3 8225 C labagh, 2.5x10 . .$137.50 — SCATTER RUGS — 200 Chinese, Kerman, Serrual, Asia Minor and Ispahan, Tin Sen, Koravan and Kurdistan, from $7.50° $75.00 Sizes from 1.6x1.8 and 6.4x3.8 Special showing of Japanese all-over embroid- ered Kimonos, Shawls all colors, Spanish Shawls and Underthings, priced specially for this sale. Italian leather novelty goods, Jewelry Boxes, Sewing, Handkerchief, Necktie and Glove Boxes all personally selected by Mr. Selwyn. DO NOT MISS OUR WINDOW DISPLAY DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE S (] 1) ) ) ) [ () o ) ) ) o ) )5 o ) [ ) ) () ) ) () — CIOIDDIoio flf e RS IR

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