The evening world. Newspaper, December 23, 1921, Page 6

> SHOWS 89 LETTERS, E JURY AWARDS HER ~—STSODLOVEBALM Recreant Suitor Blames Whol Trouble on Woman’s Re- fusal to Turn Catholic. i ' i A breach of promise suit brought by Miss Lucille Lieber, No. 210 West 112th Street, against John J. O'Brien, which Supreme Court Justice Cohalan ™ his charge to the jury sald In- volved “a nice little question of hu- man nature,” resulted yesterday in a $7,500 verdict for Miss Lieber. Miss Lieber did not name any spe- cific sum inher complaint. Her at- torney, George 8. Wing, told the jurors “she left it for them to deter- mine the amount she was entitled to receive.” That there had been an agreement to marry was admitted by both sides. Miss Lieber testified that O'Brien, who was a salesman for the Hudson Damask Linen Company, made no qualifications when he proposed mar- riage to her, Dec. $1, 1914 or in the four and a half years that followed before he broke his promise and then married another. O'Brien testified he had promised to marry on condition that she join the Catholic Church and in the belief that she was an Episcopalian, He sald he broke the engagement when he discovered Miss Lieber was a Jewess, but reaffirmed his willing- ness to marry her !f she would turn Catholic, Miss Lieber in reply testified O'Brien and his brother, Vincent, ‘a priest, had known she was a Jewess and that two years before her flance refused to marry her she had told him her uncle, Montefiore Isaacs, “was one of the few Hebrews who ‘was a member of New York's Four Hundred and of the Union Club and other exclusive organizations.” Her attorneys introduced elghty- nine letters she receive@ from O'Brien ¥ during their engagement, , “I feel perfectly satisfied with your a love as a partner,” he wrote her on t. 6, 1917, from Buena Vista, Ga. o am sure that I am not making a ..,- mistake, All there Is in this life after one has passed the early stages is to have a good pal that loves and keeps so Bil pitas Here is hoping my soggment proves correct and that the edding bells will ring soon, With best love and kisses, your swect- heart, ; JACK.” | A month later he wrote from Lima, O.: | “Let the Goddess of Love unite us as soon a6 possible.” Miss Lieber and Mr. O’Brien are each about forty years of age. ee ee CALIFORNIA LEADS {N HUSKY CHILDREN Federal Figures Show U. S. Boys Under Six Are Half inch Taller Than Girls- WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.—Boys in this country under six years of age average one-third to one-half an inch taller and “about one pound” heavier i We'll de- liver this $4.90 retty oudoir Complete Lamp betore Christ- mas! 14incheshighon “ Fi, an artistic, antique a metal base; with a glass P: wit shade in a wondrous variety : patterns. e And what a practical, inex- Estab. Querter Century < LONDON CORP: TION Beno Henao rter Sure that girla, according to a report to- jing foreign-born, day by the Federal Children’s Bureau, #aid to be based on the largest mass of data on the heights and weights of children under six years of ago ever brought together in this country. The tabulation was made in connection with “Children's Year” and includes both mative and foreign-born chil- dren. “California children were found to be slightly taller and heavier’ than other groups in tho study,” the report suid, “a difference for which climate | or ome other factor other than the | nationality composition of the popu- jation is held responsible.” A selected group of native-born children showed tion” from the total average, Includ- ie Seer ieee 1 while negro children under with white children. peared at the fifth year. —— FRIENDS SEE WOMAN Work,” Say Attaches, “very little devin« the eeport sald. four years of age showed a defictency in both height and weight as compared This difference was said to have practically disap- SWORN AS REGISTER | | Mine Mathews Wilt Be a “Bear for Having spent the last week prepar- | ing for the assumption of hor new of- | fice of Register, Miss Anne Mathews, the first woman ever elected to any New York County office, was sworn THE EVENING WORLD, FRiDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1991, . yesterday in the presence of a few friends. by Supreme Caurt Justice Charles L. Guy. Then she trudged over to the of- fice of the County Clerk, laid a quar- ter on the desk and told the clerk it was up to him to register ber cer- tiflcats, Miss Mathews had twice , visited the office to study its affairs, and the feeling concerning her seems to be summed up in a remark made yés- terday by an old doorkeeper that she is a “regular fellow.” Or as another put it: “I'll bet she's going to be a bear for work." Miss Mthows will have few ap- pointments to make. that she will retain Edward Holahan as Deputy Register. is said to be slated for Deputy Coun- ty Clerk, Store Open Until 6 P. M. Saturday ~ OPPENHEIM, GLLINS & 34th Street—New York Greatly Reduced—Saturday , Values to 85.00 48.00 175 Misses’ Fur-Trimmed Coats Mole, Squirrel, Beaver, Caracul, Nutria, Wolf and,Fox are used in trimming these smart coats of Bolivia, Panvelaine, Normandie and Elvora. Values to 65.00 28.00 150 Misses’ Silk and Cloth Dresses - Canton Crepe, Chiffon Velvet, Crepe Satin and Tricotine in Afternoon and Street Models, all smart and individual. 200: Girls’ Coats (Sizes 6 to 14) Values to 35.00 1 §. OO Sizes 6 to 14 Years Values to 29.75 1 1.75 Velvets, combinations of Velvet with Jersey or Crepe de Suspender Dresses of Serge and Crepe de Chine. - Chine. Misses’ and Children’s Depts.—3rd Floor Jaunty belted models of Silvertip Bolivia and Heather Cloth, with cloth or fur collars of Opossum and Beaverette. ° 175 Girls’ Velvet & Cloth Dresses It was learned Miss Mahaney Platinum bar pin, delicate lace work, exquisitely set Platinum f 4ekarat Boas with 13 diamonds .« ait HAG green On -karat iu is yee caucus te cra in, with dis turned and Ceeeds der, dia. mee, | Se Christmas Gifts “| x platinum, edge, se , $2 centre, h t t ith garnet $36.00 Other, dine baci oramethyst Others with Se. | That Will F aie Bi. wp at Will Last Forever ie remember them as long as they live. Exquisite Diamond Fine Diamond $1,200 = $675 Others $25 to $3,500 Sy WEDDING RING e \4-karat green gold hand pierced ring, Beautifui platinum i4-karat old a valliere, fine di set in plati- 14-karat green gold engine turned, set with | diamond and num, $60 $45.00 2 sapphires... 14-karat bangle half pearls and baroque pear! d rOPa-s.r12« $45 3.large and 74 small diamonds with trace line of real sap- phires set in platinum............eseecceteeees $1,650 Brooches Diamond Rings «. Bar Pins 2bvo08% Emblem Rings Bracelets Engagement Rings Buckles “Eversharp” Pencils Buttons Fraternal Rings Chains Handy Pins Cigar Cutters Imitation Pearls ' Cigarette Cases Knives Collar Pins Lavallieres Crosses » Mesh Bags Excellent Christmas Values Women’s Silk Stockings An event for Christmas Shoppers! Fine quality silk stockings —a wonderful assortment’ of . styles and colorings —at unusually Jow prices. Full fashioned silk stockings, lisle top and sole. Black, white, browns and grey, 6 © 0 6 6 « + ($h35 Unusual quality silk’ stockings, lisle top and sole, Black, white, brown, greys, ‘inttumerable light and dark shades. . . . - « « $1.75 Clocks, hand-embroidered with con- trasting colors, on silk stockings, lisle top. Black or white. $2.85. Tax 9c. or white. tions. . Openwork insteps and openwork clocks. Fascinating designs in black, white and brown, $3.50. Tax 15¢. GROUND FLOOR FIFTH AVENUE “Pointex.” All silk. Black and fine selection of colors. $2.95. Tax toc. “Pointex” with hand- embroidered clocks, self or contrasting colors. Black . $3.80. Tax 18c, Sports stockings, of heavy all-silk in vertical stripes and two-tone combina- + $4.50. Tax asc. “Pointex” with hand- embroidered insteps, also many novelty clocks. $4.65. Tax 27¢. Openwork French silk, exceptional quality and value. $7.50. Tax 45c. Lord & Taylor Loose Links Man's 14-karat \4- karat green gold ring, with Sheetrock Seine wppbire foc 812,00 te 2 fine, dae monds......$150 Others $5.00 up Others $50 up Cuff Links M4ckarat green gold en- gine turned cuff links, per pair....... $15.00 Other 14-karat gold cuff links, $8.50 up edge cuff links, per pair, Waltham Watch, plain polished case. carved bezels and carved bow. with Waltham 17-jewelled adjusted WOrkB....sseesseee *, $77.50 14-karat green gold pocket to Men's |4-karat gold vest pocket to pocket 14-karat chains, $11.50 up. Lambert Brothers Wish Their Customers A Merry Christmas ket chain 18-karat white gold wrist watch, cushion shape, 4 diamonds, set in platinum.......... $90.00 Other 14-karat gold wrist watches, Elgin works, $35.00 up Third Avenue "ga i ciasaemmecraci hace ialaa ica! \4-karat green gold, fancy engine turned engraved $12.75 $16.50 ins, $23.00 up; Waldemar ~ Lambert Brothers Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry T? those of their customers who have not already done their Christmas shopping Lambert Brothers suggest that they select gifts that last, gifts by which their friends will The Lambert stock is replete with such gifts, and the Lambert store will remain open to-night and to-morrow night for the accommodation of customers who are not able to shop in the daytime. Jewelry for Milady 2)» Erigagement Rings 14-karat green gold hand pierced ring, with fine diamond, ring with | Ori- with diamond set set in platinum top, ental sapphire | WEDDING RING in platinum top $400 paved with 40 fine $150 << diamonds ... $825 e=>D> Platinum top ring, 14- PLATINUM Diamond ring tm ey 10 diamonds, $100 up PLAIN 9 platinum top, 14. ‘ ‘ «25 diamonds, $210 up \Bkarat, $4.50 up karat green gold catty Ie Te-karat wedding rings, karat, $5.00 up shank, 9 fine dia. $225.00 $4.50 up Platinum, $14.50up Hand-made platinum ring, extra fine dia- mond and 28 smaller diamonds artistically clustered...... $1,175 Platinum Laval- liere, set with 23 fine diamonds, including chain, $350.00 Useful and Distinctive Gifts for Men and Women Lockets Lingerie Pins aan Pins ignet Rings Tie Clases” Vanity Cases Vest Sets Waldemar Chains Watches “Waterman” Pens’ 5 . Wedding Rings Man's heavy 14-karat gold open face cage. newest model, 17-jewelled Wal- tham movement....... sors. +. $75.00 Other Walthams, in [4-karat cases, $35.00 ha Same st} nig Cox filled case, with 7-jewelled Waltham movement, $23.00; others $18.00 up. \4-karat white gold wrist watch, engraved centre, with 17-jewelled Swiss movement, $52.50 Gold filled ribbon wrist watches, $19.00 Up, Store open to-night and to-morrow night until 10 o’clock At the Corner of Fifty-eighth Street. i * ret: veut] a — > i OU Be Bie Ber Ber Mer Bis Bis Bie Be Bir Be PE PE PE BE Be BE Br PE PE BE BE PE BEE ~ .