W- E N ORWAIWGAZE’I‘TE. 'Truth above 0'.“ things.’ Entered in the Peel Ulfice as a. NeW-snatéi' FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1897. The Theatre Hat. VVomen’shats have now become a very important feature of their dress. Many of them are large and adorned with feathers and trimmings which make it impossible f0) any person sitting behind and anywhere near themin the theatre, to have a View of the stage and the acting. This fact has taught all ladies of intelligence, culture, and common sense to remove their hats when they take their seats in a place of amuse- ment, and it isnow uncommon to find women in our theatres wearing the of- fensive hatgduring the play. At a well- filled house in one of our theatres last week, out of hundreds of ladies who wt re in the audience but three could be pointed out as guilty of the thought- 3. .osness of not removing their hats. ’.. he good sense of the women of N or-. walk is asserting itself, and we doubt not that there will be little reason for future complaint against the offensive theatre hat. Any woman who goes to a place of amusement and wears a hat that ob- structs the views of those who are seat- ed behind her cannot be classed as a lady. Every person seeing such an ex- hibition must instantly reach the con- clusion that the woman lacks some of the most essential attributes of a lady. Indeed, the exhibition of an immense hat with waving plumes in a theatre to the discomfort of scores and probably a hundred people behind her, is simply the act of a vulgarian, and she is judged as vulgar by all who see her. V' An lnadepuate Penalty. “ .7 A reprimand is regarded by the sec- retary of War as an inadequate penalty for Captain Lovering, of the fourth In- fantry, whose lawless conduct toward a soldier ‘under arrest brought him be- fore a court-martial, but the Secretary takes pains to make the reprimand as severe as language will allow and thus does what he can to make the sentence effective as a warning, if not as a punishmont. . The wrong that Captain Lovering did was not so muchto Private Hammond, who was entitled to no sympathy, as to the dignity of the service. It is the boast of the army ’that its discipline is carefully regulated by law and its tri- bunals by absolute justice to the lowest as to the highest. The infliction of brute force upon a soldier summoned before a regimental court, no matter how recalcitrant he may have been, was an insult to that court‘ and to the whole army, and Captain Lovering’s conduct was justly resented by his com- rades. _ If this officer, as the Secretary says, has “evinced no regret for his wrong- ful acts,” he will prdbably be led to feel some regret, 'if not to evince it, whet his reprimand is published in his regiment. But all good soldiers will rejoice that unsoldierly conduct such I as his cannot pass unrebuked. ‘A‘ ‘v’ Kentucky’s Fair Daughters. Many a state has had trouble from too many favorite sons, but Kentucky’s present worriment is from the rivalries of favorite daughters. Who is Ken- tucky’s favorite daughter? Is it Miss Richardson, or is it Miss Bradley? , Each has her partisans and her official as well a unofficial supporters. Each, no doubt, is a daughter of Whom Ken- tucky may beifproud. But there is only a place for one of them at the chris- tening. Miss Bradley. it appears, strong in the consciousness of right, is willing to waive her claim to precedence. It is [intimated that Miss Richardson also may give place to a third favorite daughter, if such an one can be found, though she will never, never, yield to ' that other horrid thing. Why not em- ploy a. group. a whole chorus of blue grass girls, and thus really do justice to the daughters of Kentucky? Of course, there ‘would be trouble even ' then, for not all could be in the front row. But the old stage manager’s plan would settle that... Precedence should go by seniority. Let the oldest ' girl', the one who has been "‘out” 4 the longest perform the christening. That would probably end the struggle for first place. —-—No claims, no aflidavns, out a. GAZETTE “advertisement gets there every time. -, . __ ,, A‘ V FEMININE CHAT. Shoppers will be out in force Satur~ day. Oyster crabs are now the choice tid- 3-. ' bit on the restaurant menus. It is a real friend who tells you when you are dressed unbeconflngly. Some specially pretty Empire fans are on the market for Christmas gifts. A hearty cry may do no good, but it is a genuine relief to overwrought nerves. , Did you ever try to. imagine how your o‘Wn obituary'notice would look in the paper '9 . If you get a silver chatelainc for Christmas, don’t grumble because it isn’t a gold one. To keep your patience in a crowded shop is an evidence of great superiority , of character. To get accustomed to trouble means that you have learned how very little life is worth living. We really must love our neighbor as ourselves to be gentle and considerate in the crowded city shops. NOTICE. City Tax Books. Notice is hereby given that the As- sessors have delivered to me the City Tax Books, and that the same, may be seen in my office, Room 4, GAZETTE Building. E. M. LOCKVVOOD, ‘ City Clerk. '- 'Fairfield county National Bank. Norwalk, Conn, Dec. 6, 1897. NOTICE. The annual meeting of the Stock— holders of this bank, for the Election of Directors for the ensuing year, will beheld at their Banking House, on Tuesday, the 11th day of January. 1808. Polls open from 11 o’clock, a. m. 1012 In. L. C. GREEN, Cashier. w. H. HAYWARD a. co. l’l‘llllllll Alllll‘lllll’i and Solicitors 1091Easi0apil0l Street: WASHINGTON. D. c _——-_—— All classes of claims prosecuted nofore the Interior- Department. Hejacted pension claims appecialty. Correspondencesolicited I MwLZW-r- llIIUTllll-lwmml . I . . Piano Lessons. 38.015036]! W. BRADLEY. (dun hter . - of the late Wm. B.Nash.) gives 6 cent nd satisfactory instructions on the Piano at or home No. my “sin street ‘, l A 7—3. , ._:‘ ‘ 5752:; ‘3 .‘sfé:\ F T “ "' " oiiiv _ It ABSOLUTELY prevents slippllls . and insures perfect safety'and commit-2%; horse and driver. ' - - Q " Shod with the “Never-slip " your horse's feet are always in good condition—kept” b not having to constantly remove the 3 cos for sharpening. 'Th'e CALKS are REMOVABLEJ .. Steel-Centered and SELF-SHARPENING When worn out new Calks can be easily in- serted without removing shoes. saving an immense amount at time usually lost at the blacksmith shop. On receipt 0 postal will mil has out do. scriptivo c rculat containing Prices of Calkod Kaboom ready tobe nailed on, or “111,030"! this :atvery low prices. - L. L. ENS WORTH l: SON, Biacksmith’s Supplies. I-IAR'I'F ) t ). - - CONN EKL-Y'-N,oaw-7An<K-‘GAZETTE, T0 ‘RENT. o RENT—A large hall in‘ the ' GA- ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles Olmstead, Masonic Building. N30 tf FOR SALE. OR SALE—Canopy top wagpn, 2 seats. In gobd condition. _ Will be sold cheap. Apply to W. H. Bying- ton, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. ’ N30 tf FOR. SALE—Three line building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson. Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ‘OR SALE—One of the best building lots in the city; five minutes walk from Bridge. Water and gas on street. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf OR SA Lil—A house on Wilton ave- nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf / WANTED. WANTED—B orrow e r s to the amount of $50000. Good secur- ity required. W. II. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ANTED—Houses and Real Estate to sell. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ANTED—Contractors to know that the Fidelity and Deposit Co., of Maryland, furnishes surety. W. H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build- ing. . N30 tf FEDIALE HELP WANTED. FREE VVATCI-I—Ladies, send us your full name and address and we will express you 75 of our exquisite ARABI- AN PERFUMO PACKETS to sell among friends, at 10 cents each; when sold, remit us the money (less express charges) and we will mail you for your trouble a beautifully engraved gold filled stem-winding lady’s Swiss watch (double cases) guaranteed in every way. Name nearest express office and ad- dress, Arabian Perfumo Co., Bridge- water, Conn. ' D0 3t FREE TEA SET—«Ladies. send us your full address plainly' written, and and we will express you 75 of our ex- quisite ARABIAN PERFUMO PACKETS to sell among friends, at 10 cents each; when sold, remit us the money (less ex- presscharges) and we will send you a beautiful decorated china tea set of 50 pieces for your trouble, full size for family use. Name nearest express of- fice and address, Arabian Pcrfumo Co., Bridgewatcr. Conn. D9 3t FREE DOLL~Girls, send us your full name and address, and we will ex- press you 30’ of our exquisite ARABIAN PERFUMO PACKETS to sell among friends, at 10 cents each; when sold re- mit us the money (less express charges) and we will mail you for your trouble a beautiful jointed. French kid doll, 1); feet tall, with long natural hair, bisque head, shoes, stockings and closingeyes; a magnificent'doll. N amc- nearest ‘éx- press office and address, Arabia'h Per-F fumo Co., Bridgewatcr, Conn. D0 3t . 'Day‘ .. Comfort nowadays means a stylish, durable Mackintosh. One can’t be perfectly dry and happy . , without the gar- ,ment which the doctor and Fashion has decreed the proper caper. , ‘| Wet day comfort may also in- clude style and economy, as this special witnesses. I English Tan Rain Coats, double breasted. natty and durable, made to retail at $6.50—the $3 75 0 chance of the year at. .. Our Patent Spring Umbrella is a revelation. You press a button and the mbrella does the rest. Tafleta ‘ Silk, guaranteed to a '5. year" . ....... .r. .. $2048 Mail ordersfiwill receive [careful attention. a o 3““ 3m» Outfitters to Men. . 279 Broadwaym... Chamberl- 47 Cortlandt. Near Greenwich, 211*Sixth AV” Neal' 14th Street 125“! Street. Corner 3d Av. NEW YORK CITY. FOUR SlflRES —————THE 52 mu sum. M AND W M NEWLY FURNISHED. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. N EW———— f HOTEL PRESTON JQOHN HADDEN, PROPRIETOR. llolmu, corn. A FIRST CLASS CAFE. FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. AN EXCELLENT DINNER ron so ours. as” Conducted with a view to please its patrons in all particulars. Bring in your Christmas ads. I Prizesbv buying a" GAZETTE every night — a CHRISTMAS EVE GIFTS .. Cl \ \ ’ = - '- ' ' ——_—FOR-——-—_-i The. vening Gaze a News Buys ll- News ‘ Gills. OVER $100.00 WORTH 0r PRIZES. WIL.L BE. AWARDED T0 THE BOYS 0R GIRLS MAKING THE LARGEST SALES PREVIOUS T0 DECEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH. Each boy or girl will receive on coming to buy a stock of papers, at number. To this number will be credited eachday the number of papers sold. At the close of business on the evening of December 24, the aggregate of the sales of each numbered seller will be on record in the business office of this paper and the prizes will be awarded. In this distribution of Christmas gifts not only the boys,but the girls nowselling the GA- ZETTE may take part. Any bright lad or lass can compete for the prizes on the same terms offered to those already on the list. i All that is necessary is to apply at the GAZETTE counting room, give the name of the applicant and receive a number. The appended list of prizes speaks fer itself. News boys and news girls in striving for them will not merely be working for the prizes, but making more money than" ever before. It is a great chance for bright boys and girls and there is little question of the way they will treat it. ‘ The Prize List. . No, 1—A Scholarship of Ten Weeks’ Personal Instruction in the Academic, Business ‘Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy and Penmanship Departments of Eastman Businggs‘ ,GoflegOI . No. 2—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, book included] in Shorthand, at ,Ea'siman Business college. ' No, 3—A Complete Course [Instruction by Mail, without books] in Bookkeeping. Vat _Easiman Business college. , . No. 4—A Ten Weeks’ Course [Instruction by Mail] in Shorthand, at Eastman'flug. iness college. No.” 5--A Complete Set of Shakespeare’s Works, 8 volumes. No. 6—Pair of Nickel Plated Cluszkates. No. 7—Rugby Foot Ball. N0. 8—Boy’s Sweater, a beauty, one of the best. No. 9—-Pair of Boy’s or Girl’s Fine Shoes. No.10—Silk Gloria Umbrella. ~ No. ll—Boy’s Sled. No.12—F0ur-bladed Pocket Knife. No. 13—Silver Dollar. ' No. 14—One-half dozen Handkerchiefs. No. 15-7B0y’s Windsor Tie. No. IG—Half Dollar in Silver. ” W Any News Boy or News Girl bringing $1.00 to this ofice as a. new subscription to the. WEEKLY GAZETTE and New YORK WEEK- . LY TRIBUNE will be credited with 50 sales for every .,subscriber Obtained. _ J I Help-the‘NeWSboys and Newsgirls to win the '2
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