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: for Havers GIFT OF $6,003 a new factory To Rev. Rockwell H. Potter from Hart- on ton street for the ford Parishioners and Friends. to remain church in spite of the attractions of a call to & large and influential New York church, offering a salary of $12,- 000 & year. was a proof of the sin- cere affectiin of his 1 rd friends that so many attended the reception both from among his own church peo- ple and from all over the city. To show a more substan: sign o1 their regard, the friends of Dr. Potte amount to ‘The presemtation by Mayor Bdward W. Hooker, who said that the friends wished to show that Dr. Pol Middietown Butohers Have Devised a Scheme. of Middletown believe their business reduce terially, and will not inconverience our customers. At 1 o’clock all the count- ers are cleared and the meat phaced n the joe box, which s closed and kept 4 o'clock. “We will refuse to ghow or sell th; plete jurisdiction in the matter and If they stand by their orders the clty wi!l be cut off from disposing of its gar- bage as has been done heretofore in located In the surroundning owns and the contractors will have to to dispose of the garbage in the ity Menits in or- er to carry out their contracts. oould not be done the cit; be in & bad way, as it would suffer contractors anyway, ;N VALPARA180. Themaston Young Man Studies. Pursuing The following notice is from the Valparaiso University Herald, about a Thoma: man: “Arthur W. Hotchkiss of tchfield ecounty, and a graduate of Taft's school, wishl. to prepare himself Bince then Mr. Hotchkiss been one of the most consclentious workers of the class and shown by his businessiike ways that he will become e financier of no small ability, Mr. Hotchkiss graduates in May. spend the summer at Bantam lake, where he owns the large boat Halycon ;h:t”carflu passengers about the ake. A FISH MONOPOLY. Drakeville Man Uses Netting to Held Up Fish, Galpin, foreman of the are compeny's plant at Torrington, entered complaint to Game ‘Warden Charles E. Nickerson that Wil- Hlam Wilcox of Drakeville has caused to be placed In one of the streams in which Galpin and others fish for trout & netting which prevented all kinde of fish from ing & certain point. Gal- pin told the authorities that this was the gecond season that Wilcox had re- worted to such a practice. The stream is said to be near Wilcox's home and the latter has all the sport to himself since he forbids ail on his Kuparty. Game Warden Nickerson will vestigate. Leslle T Union MEMORIAL WINDOW Given by Daughters of Former Elder of Meriden Church. The members of German Tmmanuel ZTutheran church, Meriden, are pleased at the announcement that a window g to be glven the chureh by Mrs, Em- ma Salisbury, and Mrs. Ida Young In memory of their father, Henry Ste- phan, who died last winter. Mr, Ste- phan was an elder In the church and was beloyed and esteemed for his Christlan’ character and hig fervent devotion to the loeal church. Christ in Gethsemane is the subject chosen for the memorial window and a good Jocation on the west gide of the edi- l::e r’tlu been selected for the work art, QIFTS FOR CODDINGTON. New Haven Hospital 8ta#f and Em- ployes Honor Retiring Superintend- ent, i —— ‘The staff and employes of the New Haven hospital on Saturdav night sented former Supt, James R. Cod- Ington an elegant dress guit case and traveling set. Mr. Coddington’s resig- pation went into effect that night and the hospital is now in charge of Dr. Harry Travis Summersill the new superintendent, The presentation was made to Mr. Coddington &t his home in the hospital grounds. DERBY CIVIC CLUB Preparing for a Tho Cleaning-op, ‘The Derby Civic club has issued a Mns. the front yard and doing anything in the spring cleaning line that will make the city look more presentabls and be a more healthy place to live in next summer, ‘The city is to be divided into dis- tricts, ! | The lmlm of the m graduating s at the 1d Free Delivery " Rew England of the dletown Thruout Easter Millinery €xquisite Models in Tmported Hats and a Match=- less Shoewing of New, Exclusive Styies From Our Own Designers N EDICT is said to have been issued in Switzerland recently that a woman shall not entera steam train, if her at is Hmore than thirty-one inches across, but the offending Hat may be handed to the guard for trans- portation in the baggage van. Fortunately, the arbiters of Fashion in Paris—and they are chiefly men—have declared that “‘becomingness’ shall be the final | criterion of fashionableness this season, rather than the styles of any one period. Large Hats, small Hats and medium Hats are allin jogue and it is to sin grievously to put on a Hat that doesn't suit you. Ina word, monstrosities will not be accepted by women who really dress well. Not only are Gladding Hats famous for their style, beauty and distinction, but even more for their wearableness. This season jally you will sure find a Hat here for vou—artistic in the highest sense, suggestive of Paris style in every feather, fold and flower, but making its most effective appeal in its becomingness. Buy your Easter Hat here and be happy. Prices range from 10.00 to 100.00 AN ELABORATE DISPLAY OF CHARMING CREATIONS IN Crimmed Bats at 10.00, 12.00 and 15.00 The New @Gloves for Easter FOR MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN Another Sunday for want of a pair of g oves you stayed at home.—DeFoe UCH of the success of dress depends upon care of details—a becoming hat, fetching neckwear, hand- some hosiery, correct gloves. For Easter, new gloves are essential—but they must be of the right style, color and fit. If wrong, they will spoil the most beautiful Easter toilette. Don’t take an “off” shade, for you can find the right shade here. fit, when you can get the perfec- tion of fit here. Don't resignedly | accept what you don’t want as a bargain, when the kind you do want is sure to be here at as low a price, or lower than clsewhere. New Pastel Shades, in fine Kid or Suede Pique or Over- seam Gloves, to blend with Eas- ter Gown or Hat, some with the new 4-row embroidered backs— Trefousse, Marvel and Perrin makes, best in the world—a pair 1.50 t0 2.00 Don’t put up with a poor , Tan Cape, Gloves in all the new shades — Fownes’, Dent’s and other best makes—at % 1.50 t 2.00 Black and Gun Metal White | Stitched Gloves on fingers and embroidered backs — Trefousse, Torino, Centemeri and Smart Set makes—a pair 1.50 and 1.75 8-button Chamois Gloves in white and natural; a pair 1.75 8-button White, Cray and Taupe GClace Mousquetaire Gloves; regular 1.75 values; at 1.28 Ien’s Sireet and Dress Gloves in Founes’, Dent's and other best nakes; at 1.25 to 2.50 Boys' and Girls' Gloves for street and dress; at 1.00 to 1.50 Do You Realize That We Sell CThe Same, or Better, Gloves at 95¢ THAT OTHER STORES CHARGE FROM 98¢ TO 1.25 FOR Cape in shades of tan; Washable Chamois in white and natural; Pigque Glace and Biarritz in tan and colors. €aster Neckiixings BOW a bit of fresh, new Neckwear does light up a face and brighten a woman's whole appearance! It will relieye the severity of a tailored gown or suit and add just the proper touch, The Duich Collar is now on the crest of the popular wave. We are showing some perfectly charming new arrivals of linen with hand embroidery and edging of real Irish or Cluny lace” or with plain hand scallops, at 1.00 1o 8.50 J Dainty Rabais and Jabots to go with these range from little affairs of sheer white lawn edged with lace to all sorts of frilly and lacy lawn and linen combinations; at 25¢ to 8.50 Irish Lace Collars in new designs; at 1.50 to 8.50 Coquettish New Ueils EXT to her fan, la Parisienne counts the Veil chief among her arrows of coquetry. 0 m m. too, have been known to send Cupid’s darts ndeed, no spring hat can be counted a full success until it meets its vell-lfil?lly. Come here to find exactly the mesh and color to throw a flattering flush, or shade, on your complexion. Magpie, or Complexion, Veilings throw a delicate the face and come in many styles, showing small and mmm:lized spots; at ’ 25c to 1.00 Scarf-shaped or Square Chiffon Veils come in the prettiest pos- sible styles for evening wur'm! look charming thrown over ptc;:e shoulders; at 1.50 to 2,50 Ney Mesh Veilings in every style of fancy dot you can think 25c¢ to 1.00 ; values at s ng’s Easter Fasbic B. H. GLADDING DRY GOODS CO., PROVIDENCE. ADITOR’SPEN Easter Tashions ““Any woman may Be in good spirits and temper when she's well drest.”” MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT. AUDE ADAMS goes deeper, perhaps, when ‘she says in her new “If a woman has charm, Certainly no one will deny that dress often goes a long way toward creating that elusive quality—charm—for its wearer. Then, why should woman not cultivate dress and be happy? Worth, Paquin, Francis and all the coterie ofgldykut— ters have spoken their last word for Easter. Not only are Fashions now fixed, but our choicest models from the masters We advise you to avord haste, choose at your lei and get exactly what you want by com- ing in the first thing to-morrow morning, rather than waitmg un- til the last moment and taking, as often happens, whatever you :nn get. § Remember that there are now only six shopping daps before Easter! Remember, too, that if you Southeastern New England. If you want something differ- ent and better, go to Gladding’s! Zold Storage IS THE ONLY CERTAIN WAY TO Tnsure Furs Hgainst Damage by Fire or Moths YOU will have no worry about your Furs or Fur Lined Gar- ments this Summer if you have them in Cold Storage with us. Don't delay until hot weather ‘and you are going away. Re- member that the first warm days of Spring mark the opening of the danger season, when moths begin their ravages, and that the one and only sure way to protect Furs is by Cold Storage, where moths cannot exist. Moreover, Cold Storage pro- longs the life of Fur by retaining the natural oils, which are evap- orated by the hot dry: air of sum- mer, and holding the flexibility and softness of the leather which supports it. : Notify us by mail, phone or in person and your Furs will be called for promptly and receipt for their safe return given. We charge 3% of the valua- tion and insure against moths, fire or theft. REPAIRS AND ALTERA- TIONS MADE DURING STORAGE AT MINI- MUM COST. EASTER NOVELTIES IN Belts and Pins Fancy Elastic Belis in new shades with handsome Imported Buckles to match; at 3.00 and 5.00 Suede and Bronze Leather Belts; at 1.00 Bonnet Pins set with 37 fine thinestones; a 75¢ value at 59¢ Belt Pins with daintily painted porcelain center and green gold or bright finish; each 1.50 New Summer Number Just Out of Quarterly Style Book il- lustrating the latest Liadies’ Home Journal Patterns—with 15¢ Pattern—only 5c¢ Sixteen Pupils of Middietown High penter work. The structure will v::to R'ev. " ' o 90. f ot five stories high 33 = Sy o slag k . ‘with stasm Thruout Free Delivery New England PARIS, LATEST WORD OF FASHIONS FOR EASTER WEAR IN Suits Costumes Wraps Beautiful Styles! Elegant Fabrics! Perfect Workmanship! *It is not strange fo me thel persons of the fair sex shou!d iike, in all things about them, the hendesmensss for which they find themselves liked. ' —~BOYLE. ““A well dressed woman in @ room shouid fill it with peetic sense, lthe tha perfame of flowers.""—MISS OAKEY. 3 ness, or cleverness in adapta oo 5 gl | o oy g vl R NEW | Every detail rings true to the Smu,cbunngchh.um- stanchede sat by Pucis. tic Gowns, pleasing Coats and | Above all, they are ready to Wraps—a constant and truly | slip into and wear—frequently feminine Hw without the slightest alteration. "”“&'- ¥ of being sble to judge the our Garment Salon, t0 Mot | gemble of each—the fnished the latest Paris modes for | effect—and to compare with Providence women. others side by side; hence to Altogett R choose exactly the Suit, Dress or arud . Coat that best pleases you. of Spring Fashions o Women's | oligrations wil be made_without Dress ever seen in charge, but that the possibility of Judge them by the work of the ing them before Easter best dressmaker and tailor you = becomes less each day. SPECIAL VALUES IN FINE Suits Coats at 22,50 and 27.50 at 20.00 and 25.00 OTHERS FROM 18,00 TO OTHERS FROM 10.00 TO 125.00 65.00 hand Linen and Lingerie Wahts, in a host of plain, 1.95 to 25.00 embroidered and lace trimmed effects; at YOU WILL FIND HERE A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF THE gorrect €orset Models FOR EASTER GOW NS LOTHES do not make a woman, but they can certainly mar her. And by the same token, the prettiest clothes may be so seriously marred by the wrong corset that one doesn’t wonder to hear fashionable dressmakers and tailors say to their patrons—"“Come to me with a correct, carefully fitted corset, Madame, and then we will discuss your gown.” “L'Irresistible” and the *“Gossard™ Corsets—they lace in front —combine to a unique the corset essentials of style, beauty and comfort—at 5.00 to 35.00 All the Latest New Models in Nemo, P. N., Louise and other best makes; at 1.00 to 10.00 Wil the Tariit on PBosiery Go Up? OBODY knows; but wisdom whispers “Get your Summer Hosiery laid in at present low prices.” Our stocks are now complete with every desirable staple and novelty. The rush of Easter week may deplete some lines before we can fill in. Shop early/ Women's Lisle, Silk Lisle, Cotton and Silk Hose in black, tan and all the staple and novelty shades in one or more g;lgu; ns o c to D. Men's Cotton, Lisle, Silk Lisle dfld'Sl'Ik Sox in black, tan and colors—plain and in a host of the latest ipring novelties— 25¢ to 2.00 Children's Sox and Stockings in staple and a variety of novely ; at 25¢ to 1.00 NOVELTIES IN EASTER Bandkerchiets Madeira Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs with colored cor- ner and edge; ea 50c Plain White and Embroidered W hite Hcmdk‘m:hiTh in a splen- &d y of styles to o 2S¢ to 3.50 Armenian Handkerchiefs, all pure Irish linen, daintily with lace by the patient peasant women of Armenia; worth fully 50c each, at only 25¢ PBand Bags REGULAR 4.50 VALUES. at 2.90 They are in the popular size and made of brown French calf leather with strap handle; brass trimmed and leather lined with coin purse in pocket; at only ! 2.90 HAIR ORNAMENTS OF Ribbons ~ Dainty Little Ornaments which young girls are wearing in their hair this season—roses and Iittle bows of gold and silver, the flowers and buds of pale colored ribbons; at 1.00 to 3.50 Same made to order free, charging, of course, simply for the materials and the wiring. New Warp Print Ribbons; a yard 500 New Plaid Ribbons; s yard 39¢ to B0e New Sash Ribbons; a yard 1.80 New Har Bow Ribbons; a yard 25c¢ to 80c EASTER GREETING, Cards and Booklets Litle - Remembrances with Easter verse, some of the Cards including an envelope for mail- ing; at 5c to 25¢