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JUST BEFORE THE SATURDAY WILL BE THE LAST SHOPPING DAY BEFORE THE FOURTH — AND EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THIS BIG STORE IS AMPLY STOCKED WITH at fault but nevér his judgment. FOURTH THE PROPER KINDS AND STYLES OF MERCHANDISE FOR PRESENT USES. YOUR PRE-HOLIDAY SHOPPING WILL BE WISELY DONE HERE. THE 4th Of couarse, you'll need a qugfl-dm day of all days “Old Glory” should fly from yourshomie; your camp or your We show ‘Flags in all sizes fro a printed muslin flag at &wbmlflwoolBunfingflag,tiqulZfee’t,nflG.SO. FLAGS FOR Women’s Apparel Accordion Plaited Sport Skirts T&lemthelutwordin\otilethitwuon. We show a variety of pretty models, in Satin and Serge—at $18.50 and $25.00. SPECIAL ! Colored Satin. and Crepe-de-Chine Sport Skirts, in all the most desirable colors—these are excep- tional value at $23.75. 3 ! New Organdie Dresses—daitity, cool and summery—new and fresh, and in unusual patterns and color combinations Lovely Georgette Waists, filet trimmed—no other waists are quite so cool and delightful—at 33.95 to $21.00. STYLISH MID-SUMMER HATS All the newest styles in Hats, appropriate for the season —Milan Sailors, Sport Hats gnd Modish Street Hats— All Our Pattern Hits Reduced All Pattern Hats are offered at price reductions which average fully 33 1-3 per ceth. = 12 At$750 At$950 At $14.50 Former Prices Former: Prices Former Prices up to $10.50 up to $15.00 up to $27.50 There are many excellent values amongst the Pattern Hats, now selling at reduced prices. Special Sale of Kmttmg Yarns IT IS NOW IN PROGRESS We are offering our entire stock of Ball Yarns, in all colors Germantown Khnitting Yarns Fancy Sikk Yarns Saxony —alil at a reduction of 10c a ball.; If you are considering knitting 2 sweater, during thjs vacation period, NOW is lpodfimetob\xylheylm.g e ————————————————— WOMEN'S SILK HOSIERY We offer complete lines of Women’s Silk Hosiery, in black, white, cordovan, gny:nndd]thewnnhtlcolon— inauhw:llknnwnmkun?hoenix,McCuflum,Rul— , Merrill, etc. L ‘Women’s White Silk Boot Hosi- ery, “Ipswich” make—Our price R ... ; S Women's Black Open-work Silk ‘Hoslery—Our price a pair..... $1.00 n’s Cordovan Silk Hosiery, in’ the back—Our price ." .16 ‘Women's White Silk Hoslery, Feam in the back—Our price a Pair . $1.15 Women's Richelin Ribbed Silk Hoslery, black, white and cor- avan, 3 3125 We make a complete showing of “Phoenix” Silk Hasiery, in all grades, in black, white, browri and gray, in regular Summer-Weight Underwear Infants’ Summer Weight Rib- Women's Ribbed Union Suits, oW heck, tight knee—Special o 506 :WSmen's Ribbed Unien Buits, How neck, lace trimmed knee— I BN ..ot e _'o_rnen's Extra Size Ribbed 109, nion Suits, low neck, vaine knee—Special price a ‘omen’s Extra - Siz ‘Womsen's Bodives. Jnion Suits, low neck, lace Te—Special price - {iimmed lnee—Special price.. 8% ‘Women's _Badices vt heeidly j 3 low neck. Ught knee — extra b AL, regular sizes, at 69¢ 2 Ty Suits, w, neck. lace trimmed knee— 'XITa sizes, at 79c, regular sizes, t k3 r f | - I i Women's Ribbed inion Suits, low eek, shell knee extra :lm at T9c, regular sizes, at 69 i I | SATURDAY CANDY 50c Enterprise Chocolates, as- sorted flavors — Special price a ‘pound 70c Defiance Chocolates, choice of 30 different kinds, including nut pieces—Special price a 1b.. 44c Reputation Chocolates, a choice of 30 different kinds, value S0c to $1.00—Special price a 1b... 75c Boxed Chocolates, the “Mar- ine Maid” brand, boxes, at .... one pound 59¢ 80c “Braemore” Assorted Chocolates, one pound boxes, at 69¢ 90c “Auerbach’s” Milk Choco- lates, A. B. C. and Animal blocks, for the children, 1% pound boxes at 80c Chocolate Covered Cherries in one pound boxes, at .... $1.00 Auerbach’s “La France” Assorted Chocolates, pound Dboxes, at .. in one $1.26 Auerbach’s “Town Talk” BATHING ACCESSORIES Klenert's Rubber Bathing Caps, in all the latest ideas Plain _style, tight-fitting Diver's Caps, in all colors—at 25¢ to 750. Frilled and fancy trimmed Caps, in plain colors, and a variety of color combinations— at 25c to $5.50. Bathing Hats, with brims, two styles, all colors—at 85c and $1.00. Bathing and 75c. Shoes, low styles—at 50c Bathing Shoes, high lace, cork soles —at 86e. Bathing Shoes, high lace, rubber or leather soles, all colors — at $1.25 and $1.50. Ayvad’'s Water Wings — Special price 39%. Rubber Bathing Garters, all colors —at 19¢ and 2. Bathing Suit Bags, all sizes — at 25¢ to $1.25. VACATION LUGGAGE Suit cases made of etraw matting, brown fibre, black duck and cane— subject to slight mill imperfections —at prices. Fibre Suit Cases—$1.89 to $3.98. Straw Matting Suit Cases—$2.39 to $4.19. Cane Suit Cases—$449 to $5.98. Matting Traveling Bags—$1.00 to $2.98. per cent. less than regular Keratol Traveling Bags—$249 to $3.49. Cowhide Traveling Bags—$7.98 to $21.00. HAIR RIBBONS Moire Taffeta Hair Ribbon, 3% inches wide, black, white and colors—Price a yard Moire Taffeta Hair Ribbon, 4% inches wide, black, white and colors—Price a yard S The Grand Lodge convention at Chi- cago, July § to 10, is expected by Elks to to many more visitors than were attracied by the republican national convention. The ' hotel in- formation bureau of the Chicago associ- ation of commerce says there will be no difficulty in housine cli the Elks. ‘Wild west sports participated in by cowboy champuofi «.. wue of the fea- tures which has been arranged for the entertainment of the JIks. The hie pa- rade of the week will take place July 7. * $ The convention hall is the auditorium. i e e James P. Hayes and James Purdon The Last Sh;ogpmg Day Before the Big Holiday will Tiend. trom he Joca Iosge. i i [ Moire Taffeta Hair Ribbon, 5% inches wide, black, white and colors—Price a yard .... 50¢c Extra heavy Moire Taffeta Hair Ribbon, 5% inches wide, black, white and colors, regular 75¢ value — Price a yard VACATION NEEDS FOR BOYS Children's Rompers, sizes 3 to 6; value $1.25—Special price.... 85c Children’s Play Suits, sizes 2 to 6, in blue and white, pink and white, tan and white, regular $2.00 value, at . . $147 Children’s Overalls, sizes 2 to 8, in blue and khaki, at $1.49, $1.25 and Boys’ Sport Blouses, linen color and neat stripes, value $1.50 — Special price ................ $1.36 Boys' Overalls, sizes 10 to 15— extra good value, at . ... §195 Boys' Khaki Knickerboek- ers, sizes 8 to 17—extra good WAMNIG, At coreicecesocnciconss $1.69 Boys' Natural and Gray Linen Knickerbockers, sizes 8 to 16— extra good value, at Boys' Corduroy Knickerbockers, sizes 8 to 18, value $3.95—Spec- ial price ...... Boys' Washable Suits, sizes 3 1o 8, value $3.00—Special price $2.49 Boys' Washaple Suits, sizes 3 to 8, value $4.50—Special price $3.95 Boys” Bathing Suits, in good assort- ment—at 95¢c, $149 and up to $6.00. Boys' V neck Sport Sweaters, excel- ient value—at $7.00, $9.00 and $12.00 regular wich lodge of Eika held on Thursday eve ening two new were voted in, four applications were received and nine applications were approved. Routine bus- ess occupied the attention of the meet- %! ing for the remainder of the evening. ODD FELLOWS. Uncas and Shetucket lodges at thetr meetings during the past week transact- ed routine business and worked degrees. There was a memorial for the deceased members at the hall on Friday evening. Following the meeting of Lodge at which there v dates worked in the third degree a supe Uncas WEAK KIONEYS MADE STRONG And Backache Stopped After & Short Tndm-nw'nh “FRUIT.A-TIVES” MOSES MURPHY Moretown, Vermont, March27th 1918, “I am warranted in having the strongest faith in ‘Fruit-a-tives’ after receiving such wonderful benefits from them, For years, I wasa sufferer with Kidney and Liver Complaints, My back ached; my liver was sluggish ; and my whole system seemed out of order. ‘Fruit-a-tives’ was the only remedy | fohelpme. They strengthened the kidneys,, made my bowels move regularly and freed me of all the distress caused from the kidney trouble, constipation and indigestion, A few weeks’ treatment with ‘Fruit-a-tives’ made me feel as if I had a new lease on life, and I am glad 1o make known the great value of these Fruit Liver Tablets”. MOSES MURPHY, 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c. Atdealersor from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y, per was served by the entertainment committee assisted by a committee from Hope Rebekah Lodge. VICTORY LODGE The regular meeting of Victory Lodge, No, 4, L 0. O. F., was held on Thursday evening in Pythian hall with a large number in attendance. dress ter Ince, who gained the most members during the past six months, was pre- sented a pin, given by the late deputy P. G., John D. Biggs. Plans were made for a social to be given on their next meeting night. The committee ap- pointed to take charge of the meeting was Mary Knowles, Alberta Chase, Hl- : ;,i: Mather, Bertha Bently and Mrs. aw. MANCHESTER UNITY, At the regular meeting of Hugh Henry Osgood Lodge, No. 6920, 1. O. O. F., M. held on Friday evening, th ce: the coming year were in. stalled: G. M., Herbert Rennard; N. G., William Mathers; R. N..G., John Wood; L. S. N. G, Walter Oldred; V. G., Frank Hill; R. S. V. G. Gustave Greenwood; L. 8. V. G, William Shaw; | Elective Secretary, John Oleson; treas- urer, Thomas Addidson; P. S., Joseph W. "Wooley, Jr., Warden, Joseph Fletcher; chaplain, Sterling Nelson; guardian, Edward Edwards. The offi- cers were installed by District Deputy ¥Fred Knowles and his staff. DATES FOR FAIES TO BE HELD IN STATE Dates for fairs to be held in this state during the summer and fall season are given as follows in the handbook issued by the state board of agriculture and the Connecticut State Fairs associatio Avon School * Fair association, . Avon (Cherry park), Aug. 21, 28, 2! Grange town fair, no fair in 192 field School Agricuitural Fair association, Brookfield, Nov. 5; Cherry Park fah Avon, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2; cultural and Mechanical society, Chester, Sept. 24; Colchester Grange Fal col poration, Colchester; Connecticut Bee- keepers' association, Hartford, Farmers' Connecticut Dairymen's associa- tion, Hartford, Farmers' week; Connecti- cut Fair association, Hartford, Sept. 6, 7, %, 9, 10; Connecticut Horticultural socle- ty, Hartford, Sept. 22, Connecticut Pomological society, Hartford, Nov. 5, Connecticut Poultry association, Hartford, Farmers' week ; Connecticut Sheep Breed- ers’ association, Hartford, Farmers' Connecticut ~ Vegetable Growers' iation, Hartford, Farmers’ week; Cornwall Agricultural Fair association, Cornwall, Sept. 17; Coventry Grange Fair association, Inc., Coventry, Sept. 23; Danbury fair, Danbury, Oct. 4-9; Durham Agricultural Fair assoclation, Durham, Oc East Haddam Grange Fair asse- ciation; East Haven Fair Assoclation, East Haven, Sept. 18; Fairfield county farm bureau, Danbury, Boys' and Girls' club, exhibit, Oct. 4-9; Farmington Grange Fair association, Farmington, Sept. 29, 30; Goshen Agricultural soclety. Goshen, Sept. 6; Granby Agricultural so- clety, Granby, Sept. 29, 30; Guilford Ag- ricultural society, Guilford, Sept. 2! Haddam Neck Grarige Agricultural asso ciation, Haddam Neck, Sept. 6; Flarwin- ton Agricultural society, Harwinton, Oct. Hebron School Agricultural assocla- tion, Hebron, Sept. 24; Lyme Grange Falr association, Lyme, Sept. 15; Madison Ag- riculturdl society, Madison; Mansfield Fair association, Mansfield-Storrs, Oct. 1- 2; Marlborough School Agricultural Falr association, Marlborough, Sept. 18; Mi dlebury Agricultural society, Middlebury, Oct. 1-2; Middlesex county farm bureau, Middletown, December ; Mt. Carmel Agri- cultural society, undecide ary; New Haven County Horticultura society, New Haven, Sept. 23, 23; New London County Agricultural soclety, Nor- wich, Sept. 6, 7, 8; New London County Improvement league, Norwich, undecided ; [ Norfolk Agricultural society, none held in luzo; North Canaan Agricultural Fair Chester Agri- tive and exclusive in style. Shoes from THE MODEL SPECIAL FOR THE FOURTH LADIES’ U. S. KEDS SPORT OXFORDS—Sizes 215 t0 7.......cou..oi. . $4.50 MODEL BOOTERIE, 132 Main St., Norwich, Conn. OXFORDS FOR THE FOURTH ARE, OF COURSE, THE PROPER THING. The Model Booterie introduces you to the very newest in the season’s best Footwear. Our shades are distine- 1 If originality of design and’ BOOTERIE. assoctation, data not furnished; North Stonington Agricultural Fair association North Stonington, Sept. 21, 22, Plainfield Garden-Food club, Plainfiels none held in 1920; Plainville Agricultural association, Plainville, Sept. 17-18; Ply- mouth Fair corporation, Plymouth, Sept. 25; Portland Hemlock Grange Fair asso- ciation, Portland, Sept. 23; Redding School Fair association, Redding, Nov. 3; Rockville Fair assoclation, Rockville, Oct. 5, 6, 7; Salisbury assoclation, Inc., Boys' and Girls' Garden club exhibit, Salisbury, Aug. 28; Sharon Agricultural “society, Sharon, undecided; Stafford Springs Ag- ricultural soclety, Stafford Springs, Oct. 12, 13, 14 folland county farm bureau, Rockville, undecided; Union Agricultural soclety of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, and Hartland-Riverton, Riverton, Oct. 12; Un- fon Agrieultural society, Somers, Enfield, Ellington and East Windsor, data not furnished ; Washington Fair corporation, Washington, Sept. 3; Waterbury Faix corporation for public schools, Waterbury, Sept. 21, 22, 23; Wethersfield Grange cor- poration, Wethersfield, Sept. 29-30 ; Wind- ham County Agricultural society, Brook- Iyn, Sept. 21, 22, 23; Winc¢ham County Farmers' association, data not furnished ; Windsor Agrictltural soclety, Windsor, Oct. 7, 8, 9; Wolcott Agricultural society, Wolcott, Sept, 17-13; Woodstock Agri- cultural society, Woodstock, Sept. 8, 9, $th entry day, 9th exhibition day. NEW HAVEN POLICE PLANNING FOR STATE CONVENTION JULY 22 At a meeting at police headquarters or the entertainment committee from the New Haven police department arrange- ments were Completed for the 200 dele- gates of the Connecticut State Police as- sociation who are to hold their annual convention in New Haven Thursday, July 22, The regular meeting of the delegates ‘Wi be held at 10 a. m. at the Knights of Columbus hall on Orange street and after the meeting the delegate from every city in the state will take special trolley cars to Double Beach for a shore dinner. There will be outing and fleld sports at the | Have PERPECTO- 3y PANETELA— 13 | CORONA—15¢ BANQUET—15¢ you met | myold friend ! Wemenhketofeddntwecmdependuponmn&imdt Thousands of men have depended on the mildness and ! flavor of Peter Schuyler. They have never been dis i appointed because— ! For 35 years nothing but the finest Havana tobacco has i ever gone into his filler. A proud record! i Getbackofa 13¢-2 for 25¢ : Be “friends” with his unvarying all Havana fller. Meds for 3 yoass by G. W. VAN SLYKE & HORTON, Albany, N. Y. beach in the - afternoon. The Second company, Governor's Foot Guard, band has been engaged for the day. Profes- | sional entertainers have been assured the committee from some of the New Haven theatres and there will be vocal and in- strumental music by members of the local police department. TWO SILVER WEDDINGS WERE OBSEEVED TOGETHY.R On Saturday, June 26, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Staubly of New York anl Mr. and Mrs. James McClimon of Norwich observed their 25th weddinz anniversar- ies with an informal gathering cf fr'snds and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McClimon at 96 Smith avenue. There were guests present from Nevj, York Baltimore, Hartford, Holyoke and Providence. Both parties received many beautiful gifts and cordial congratula- tions upon the anniversary. MANY MORE PASSPORT APPLICATIONS THAN Several Norwich lawyess repor: that during the past few mo: have been making out more pasi:orts than at any time since long before the war. 1t is stated that a large namber of people of foreign birth lving m Tattvile, Bal- tic, Plainfield and otaer surrounding towns are leaving for their native coun- tries and the majority of them leave within the intention of not returning fo this country. USVAL' GROUPS ARE PLANNING 10 ATTEND €OMMUNITY PICNIO Groups of friends and neighborhood groups, large and small, are plagping to attend the Playgrounds association com- munity picnic to be held at the Lowthorpe Meadows at § p. m. Monday, July 5. It would be well for those who intend cook= ing on fires to bring their own wood. East Lyme Trolleys Delayed. Engine trouble at the Waterford pow- er station, early Friday morning, caused a short shut-off of the power on the East Lyme line, and as a consequence the early morning cars, running on a hglf-hour schedule as far as Oswegat- clje corners were delayed for 15 minutes in'arriving in New London and at Oswe- gatchie. The trouble was quickly re- paired and the cars ran on schedule for the remainder of the day. Unclaimed Letters. The list of unclaimed letters in the orwich postoffice for the week ending July 3 is as follows: Mrs. W. S. Ford, Frank Hardan, Mrs. C. M. Howard, Mrs. Eva C. King, Jerry Lafleur, A. C. Parker. Return From Auto Trip. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Thornes of Lincoln avenue have returned from ap automobile trip through the Catskills, Alleghany and Pocono Mountains. Was a Magician A socialist orator says that one prefit- eer got $400,000 for every @sllar he im- vested in war material. That wasa't a profiteer—he was a magician —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Enough to Worry It How it must make a locomotive of 1880 vintage feel'tired just to think of the millions of tons of stalled freight waiting to be moved—Boston Herald. Easy to Guess It would be interesting to know whath- er Mr. Wilson's criticism of congress is made as president or a demoerat—Ia- dianaj NEws. Nathan Straus, the millionaire philas. thropist, says that it is a disgrace te die rich—Cleveland Plain Dealer. at the Beach at 12 o’clock. will make Sunday Excursions to Ocean Beach day during the season, also July 5th, leaving the railroad dock at foot of Market Street, at 10:30 a. m. and arriving’ at 5 o’clock and reach Norwich at 6:30. This is a brand new boat with Deissel engine, and ample FARE 40c EACH WAY. 3 Reto every Sun- | Returning leave the Beach. MONDAY, Daylight S Leave New London Line What Return Due New London ... % Fare from New London, includi Tickets on sale commencing June at New London. EXCURSION TO NEWPORT Steamer Chester W. Chapin A Delightful Holiday Outing. Two hours in Newport—visit the OM . Stone Mlll, the CIft Walk, and other gttractive places. MUSIC AND DANCING ON THE MAIN DECK. THE NEW ENGLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY JULY 5th aving Time. . rf, Néw London. 9:45 A, M. §:45 P, M. 9 War Tax, $1.62; Children 81s 30th, at the office of the Com