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WEATHER FOBECAIT.
IFS): Nlorwlglkvslng vicinity': Rule to-
II g c par e nesday. The storm
that was central tiedr Indianapolis yes-
terday morning hIs moved but little
during the past 24 hours. It has in-
creased In intensity and has spread
out so as to cover a larger area.
Cloudy weather .with rain prevails this
morning In all sections east of the
Mississippi River. Winds from 25 i0
30 miles per hour were reported along
the coast. The temperature is below
the normal in he western sections.
Frosts were Icp rtcd as far south as
Amarillo, Totes. Conditions favor for
this section cloudy weather with rain.
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Frank Smith. of East Norwalk. has
secured a position with the G. N. Mc-
Klbblu Company.
The sewing school of Trinity Church
will hold its closing session on next
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Mabel F. Spendlove, of Grove
street, is convalescent, after a severe
attack of the grip.
The Friday evening services at Trln.
ity'Episcopal Church will be resumed
this :wcck at 7:15 o‘clock.
Chuck Connors and wife. of New
York, were the latest arrivals at the
Mahackemo Hotel last night. '
Denman Thompson and the members
of the Old Homestead Company. stop-
ped last night at the Hotel Clifford
W. A. Reid, of the limo of 1. Lock-
wood it Company, a sat yesterday III
New York, in the in crest of the firm.
The Junior Auxiliary of Trinity
Church will meet on Thursday after-
noons. instead of Wednesday, here-
after
Rev. George F. Breed. of Commu—
town. Pennsylvania was the guest yes-
teril y, of Senator and Mrs John ii
Fcrr s. West. street.
Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
This- la the boot time tornrake up
home and outing dresses for the summer
Inonlhs, and Howland Dry'Ooods Com-
pany Isthe best place to buy the ma-
terials for these. dresses .
- William Beers who has been em
ployed for some time on the steamship
Havana. of the Ward line is at the
home of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth
Beers. 93 Washington street. sulferlng
from malarial fever and abscesses.
His many friends will regret to warn
of his illness.
Howard and Ralph Emerson. assoc-
iate editors of the Ansonia Sentinel
and sister. Miss Lillian Emerson. who
attended the dance given by Mr. arid
Mrs. John ’A. Osborn for their daugh-
ter. Miss Helen Osborn, at Loc‘kwood‘s
Hail last night were guests over
night at the Osborn residence in West
arcane.
Hope Hose Company. of Norwalk
will celebrate the ninth anniversary of
its re-organ isstion. Thursday night, of
this week, and quite a big time is ex-
peeled. Among the guests of the even-
lug will be Mayor Charles L. Clover,
the uoard o‘t Councilmen. Chief 'J
Thornton Prowltt. and- the assistant
engineei's.
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Miss it. idem Gsmpbell. of Nerwslk.
'Ipent Easter in Sandy Hook. Conn.
indies W. Maples. of New York for-
‘Iiaerly of Norwaik. was in town yester-
ay.
Mrs. August Rosttcchor. of North
Mainstrcot, has been visiting in New
York.
”Augustus Deakln. of Danbury. has
trped {rem a several days‘ visit in
w'slk.
Mrs. J. Frank Wollyung. of Railroad
avenue. is the guest of relatives in
Bocklyu.
Miss Marjorie Weston. of lianford
Place. is visiting Mrs. Myra Saunders,
in North Stamford
The D. M. Read Company call your
attention to the new patterns in Tap-
estry carpets they are showing in the
carpet store.
Mrs. Joseph Wall and daughter.
Florence Mahackemo. returned yes-
terdnl'. from a. visit out of town
The Travel Club, of the Norwalk
Congregational Church. will meet at
the parsonage tomorrow evening.
Butler Lodge. No. 97. I. O. O. F., will
entertain the members of Wooster
Lodge. of New Canaan, Wednesday
nllht
The regularumonthly meeting of Un-
can Tribe, Improved Order of Red
Men, will be held tonight In the lrali
in Washington street.
The directors of the Norwalk Hospi-
tal Association. will hold I meeting at
8 o'clock this evening. in the parlor of
. the Norwallt Club. Wall street.
Contractor S. B Wilson. of Norwaik
iras the contract to remodel the house
at Wolf Pit Hill. recently purchased by
E. M. Ashe. There is to be an addition
16x29. '-
R. G. Millard, who has been staying
for‘ the past two years with his daugh-
ter. Mrs. M. C. Hitc, in West Norwalk
has returned to his home at 51 West
avenue.
A number of members of the South
Norwalk Y. M. C. A. will go to Dan-
bury. next Friday night. to attend the
fair being held by the Y. M. C. A. in
that place.
Among the big specials mentioned
in the New York (lroccry Company‘s
ad today are bargains in sugar. butter
and hour
The dance of the Collier High School
ulll be held In Lockwood's Hall May
I. The music for the occasion will be
furnished by, William ’l‘_, Jesscs corn-
plet’e orchestra
The sanitary improvements at the
Writer street. Norwalk, police station.
authorised at the last meeting of the
City Council. have been begun. The
cells are being improved
—-—Very few brands of Cigars hold
their own like the imperial Crown. it
has been sold for 10 years and over.
and is now considered one o! the stall
(lard brands
The Hospital Whist Club will meet.
Friday‘afwrnoon. with Mrs. Edward F
Knapp. 0t Wmt street. Dues will be
billable at that time. and all members
are requested to be present.
» Professor-A. B. Russell, of Princeton
Preparatory' institute. Princeton.
New Jersey. who has- been spending
the Easter vocation in South Norwalk,
left town today to resume his duties.
The annual Easter reception of the
earnest Club. Norwaik. will be held
this evening. at Lockwood's Hall The
concert, which will be of a high order
will begin 5promptly at 8: 15. and danc-
big at!)
The Grace Church Branch of the
Gills' Friendly Society and the Wom—
en’s. Guild will hold a bazaar It the
Town Assembly Hall Wall street. this
afternoon and evening. A supper will
be served.
At the monthly meeting of the Lad-
iss' Benevolent Association of the Nor-
walk Congregational Church. to be
bold tomorrow. afternoon. tillers will
be read by Miss Lockwood and Mrs.
George B. Barnum.
The styles that R. Shnetman show
are always correct. Why not order
your spring and summer outer gar-
ments from him?
The Rev. WI‘. ilan: B. Derrick. D. 1)..
bishop of the A. hi. E. Church. will ds~
liver a lecture at‘- the Somali: Bethe-
dist Church. Friday evening. Bis‘
Derrick is are It the. greatest of
negro orators of the day.‘
The new vestmento worn in the cele-
bration at St. Mary‘ I Church. u|nday,
were the gift of_ the- Friendly 0 min.
the girls' society recently organised in
the church. The vestments Were es-
pecially imported from Europe. and
are very beautiful.
Joseph Cornell. of South Norwalk,
State Organiser of the Colorecticpt
Federation o: Labor. was in B [m
Saturday? He goes to. Newt»
this weds .‘srlrero torment wine»
on b a lion with the or-
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:A. W. «Hoyt; of lost sv'e‘nue. whodn»
. or? toCIllfo ”numb
liis mgfilyf do the sew-A
is mutter-Wis to‘Iel enlist!“ at
his household goods. Mr. Hoyt dis-
uWOflobllQ loan W
”The regular monthly business meet-
ing of the IIIdIeI' Aid Society of the
First WW Church nill
be held at the residence of Mrs; Jos-
eph Vroom Woodward avenue, W -
nosday afternoon. April 1.6, at! o'cl
W. F. Brodnax. of Bayview Ivonne.
who has been in sinus of the can
struetlon of the new trolley powor
theme in Meadow street. is now busy
part of turf-time ove tho
stmctiondttho larges'dditloato hef
Bridgeport power simian.
S. S. TlllOison.
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ems Mfliinery
mmmmflwi‘
spring Opening »
Howaaao'
rANov nervous-
Hundreds and, hundreds of different
stuffs for summer dresses; stuffs that
brie added to their beauty the merit
coming from the tub as bright and
fresh as new after each visit.
Does any woman need to be remind-
ed that this la the best time to make
up both home and outing-dresses for
the coming warm months?
New Knickerbocker sultlngs with
much attraction. Solid deep- -hucd
grounds sprinkled with‘ small snow-
flakes or with irregular white dots.
26c vd.
Scotch plaids. Bright and cheery as
the sunlight. 'Sco'tohy as "The Camp-m
bells are Coming." 25c and 50c. The
tlfty— —cent ones are the famous Ander-
son plaids
Satin striped 'oxfords in dainty
stripes of color on white grounds.
The glint of tho satin gives them a
double portion of beauty. 25c yd
imported madras in novel stripes
(a lot of them are being bought for
men‘s-shirts) and good colors. '32
inch—39c yd ‘ ‘
Sateen fouialds. mack, blue or
white grounds with foulard patterns.
and a very silky-looking' memorized
finish. 25c. yd.
New printed piques. White ground
with stripes or small figures in black.
blue green and red. Attractive and
good value. we yd.
Center rear,
GINGHAMB CHEAP.
A lot of linen and Scotch and Arn-
crlcan glughanrs have had 1-3 to 12
clipped off their price Why? Simply
because they’re ends of lots; colors
are mostly dark. Twenty-four to 32
inches wide, were fine and 89c yd. 19c.
Center aisle. rear.
WHITE LINEN SUITINGO.
Linen is still forging to the front
for summer suiting; coarse but hand
some. pure white linen: Among all
the salts now ready probably none ex-
celsthc‘ 'Old Bleach“
This linen is soft but very fine, is of
just coarse enough weave is bleached
by the old fashioned process (without
chemicals). lauudcrs with an added
beauty each time. Other linens. In
plenty. 29c. 39c to 950 yd.
Front basement.
WHITE OXFORD.
A splendid lot of mar erlsed white
oxiords. large and smalliblock weave.
finely-lustrous Buick. 2 ..
Front basement.
MATTINBI.
Fresh and handsome ones from the
other side of the world. Sold at less
than most dealers ask because import
cd in large quantities by our Iyndlcato
-—and brought here by the slow (but
cheap) way.
THE ROWLAND
DRY GOODS CO..
Bridgman Conn
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Phone in.
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by improved methods. hence. more
reasonable-room lasting.
Goid.~8llvsr. Nickel. Copper: sl-
Io Antlone Bronsing.
Motors.
The New England Electric lo
tor really has no superior. Glsdly
show you one.
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in hanging paper we use Slsk‘s Siz-
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year. or ”.75 and $12.75 each.
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Alter this steel; is depleted.
prlcos will be increased $2.00..
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POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.
THE 0i D HOMESTEAD.
“the Old Homestead with Denman
’l‘ hufftpson in the idltdlng role. surrou-
cd by a strong. capable company. held
the hermit at Hoyt s 'i‘hoaiIc. last
night. Owing to the counter attrac-
tions, the audience was not as large as
the merits of the attraction warranted.
but those present .wcre thoroughly
pleased with every feature of the play,
and the unstlnted applause attested to
the fact that the old time favorite is
every mm as popular today as he was
seventeen years ago. when the Old
Homestead was first. presented. The
next attraction will be William‘Morrls
in the ever-popular comedy. When We
Were Twenty One. and it will be given
tomorrow night at Hoyt's.
"’l'HE LILY AND THE PRINCE"
Manager Edward 0. White has gone
to a far greater expense for the scenic
environment. costumlng. properties.
furniture and electrical effects for “The
The Lily and The Prince will not have
Holland will be seen here this time.
than in her former play, and it may
safely be said that the equipment of
been unsurpassed for its magnificence
by any attraction which has been of-
fered on our local boards. It is a re
mantic play, in four acts, written by
Carina Jordan. Tire action takes
place at the beginning of the Sixteenth
Century. in italy and during the pol-
existence of what was then the Papal
States in ltaly. Hoyt's Theatre, Tucs-
day, April 21st.
WHEN WE WERE TWENTYONE.
William Morris ls billed to tip-
pear here In H. V. Esmond's beautiful
love romance "When We Were Twen-
ty-OIIc," at Hoyt's. on Wednesday. AD-
ril lb. The mere fact that Mr. Mor-
ris has appeared hcre bI-lorc in differ-
ent. leading roles is sufllciout to say
that he needs no intrmiuctlou to our
tlrculrc-gocrs. This popular and brll~
liant young star, has surrounded him-
self by it company of skilled artists for
which he has neither spared time.
pains or money in selecting. Mr. Mor-
ris will portray his favorite role or
“Dick Carcw," which is particularly
adapted to him and no one can appear
ill it to a boiler advantage. "Wilcr.
We Were. Twenty-One" has been pi‘t‘
SCllii‘il here before. but when we re-
nrcmbcr the charming story of lhc
play. it's masterly conception. the
brilliancy of its dialogue, the admirable
mingling of scmimcnt und mirth, the
enormous success it has made at the
Knickerbocker Thculrc. New York and
the excellent company which has been
organised to support our star. Mr. Mor
I'ls. in presenting this remarkable and
clever play The receipts and lasting
popularity of “When We Were Twenty
one" can readily be accounted for.
“SEN HUR" lN NEW HAVEN.
'l‘hc chariot race in Klaw & Erlang-
cr's "lien ilur" which comes to the
iiypcrlon, New Haven. next Monday
for a week‘s engagement, will be the
either in this country or
its development into an ac-
tuality is considered a triumph of
stage craft. in this incident eight
horses and two chariots Will be shown
apparently racing at bleak- ucck speed
the animals galloping with all their
power. Four horses the two blacks
and two white, are driven by Mcseala.
and the Arabian bays by Ben Hur. hicc-
sala leads; Ben HIIr smashes the
wheel of Messala's chariot; the Roman
fails beneath the feet of the crazed
horses and Ben Hur wins the race
Every vital kiterest described by Gen.
Wallace in his book will be seen when
the play is presented here. The sale
of seats opens Thursday morning at 9
o'crook. Mail or ore from out of town
with remittance will be tilled in the
order In which they are received. Ex-
cursions are being arranged from all
points in this section as the present
spring tour of “Ben Hur" is limited to
four cities New Haven. Springfield.
Providence and Hartford in the order
named. and this, it is stated, will be the
last presentation of the famous religio
historic spectacle in this section.
TONIGHT' s ENTERTAINMENT.
The only Shakesperlan event this
season in Tire Norwalks will be given
tonight in the South Norwalk Cougr-e
gational Church. Charles F Under.
.lll will impersonato' The Merchant of
Venice." the play which of all the runs
ter wrote, will entertain, move and in-
structinoue. i‘t appeals not only to
the Shakesperian student but to‘ the
lover of pure comedy and of dramatic
situations. ‘ Mn Underhlll. who is a
skillful. natural, cultured artist. is at
his best in the “MerchanLV- The cru-
dlllcs often seen in Shakesperlan
readers are absent from his work and
he gives an intelligent. sympathetic
appreciation of the text with grace of
voice and manner. Bliss Perry, the
authority on elocutlon and English.
says: “it is a very great‘pleasnre to
listen to him. " Atl ta Constitution:
“Not only great abl ity as an actor.
but great genius." Chicago Tribune:
“He has achieved the highest suc-
cess.” Cleaveiand Moder: "One of
the most deli tful. refined and fan-
cinating elocut onists in the country.
New York Tribune: “ ‘Aii the charac-
let‘s were presented with great skill. "
For suehIiI commute-t the admis-
sion is unusually small 35 cents, with
10 cents addition for loser-ml rvitviiedts.
Tonight j‘TlIeMcrpbant of Yi‘mFe- 1" »
MOVINGF O XPRE OFFICES
SAN FRAwg'S (FL). A1523 l-i—Til'e
general offices of the Wells Fargo and
company. which have 1 a in San
Francisco over half I can will be
at??? to “Calif; out. atoll:
e u o alflflgw o
is lowemtho dummy t'hmgh
the Southern Pacific ho] is said
theatre.
abroad.
glcoiv‘ha i 78.3mm nALE.
“'lhe Lily and The Prince" will have plate
for the
53' Agent May Manton's Patterns.
some Dress Goods News
That's well worth the reading
Beauty Show of Silks
YOu'li find ycxcoptional value IIer
A wealth of Wash Goods
All priced to your liking
‘T he w bite Goods showing
DRESS GOODS SECTION HERE ARE SOME
AT ITS DEBT WASH GOODS BARGAIN.
High water mark now In the dress You'll admit that they are .
goods section. Range of styles. range when you see them. Every pl
of colors, range of pncos most. com- fresh from the looms. and quad . _
and styles are both right.’ ,
27 inch Figured Lawns. big ll \
ment to pick from at 7e yd "
32 inch Fancy Piques white .
work In blue, red and black do“;
neat figures. at 15c yd.
A choice assortment of Fancy
83d Swisses In stripes or figured
'lS inch all wool Albatross and Nuns'
Velllng Dress Goods, new spring
dress shades at 50c yd.
38 and 42 lnclr Voiles. the new cloth
in navy, royal, tan and black, art 590
yd.
42 inch All Wool Batiste DI css Goods
in pink. blue and cream at ..ilc yd.
31 inch All Wool French Chaillcs
satin stripe. desirable shades at 69c yd
Special 52 inch Granite Cloth in
black and blue only, at 89c yd. '
THE SELLING OF SILKB
There's lltlc to wonder at why silk
selling ls so active. Never were silks
so economically priced. If you choose
now you get a pick of the best.
19 inch Lining Tafl‘ciu Silks. popular
Shades. at 390 yd.
Natural Color Pongee Silks. 21 inch-
es wldc, the right thing for Suits or
Separate Walsts. at 49c yd.
19 Inch Natural Color Corded Pon-
gee Silks. special finish at 590 yd.
20 inch Corded Wash Silks in colors.
y
32 inch French Lawns, very fine
iiy, neat patterns, at 26c yd.
27 inch Plain Colored iAwnl. .
stripes in blue. pink, nile green ‘.
black, at 25c yd. '
THE NEW WHITE GOODS. .
it pays to buy white goods W
lines are unbroken. They're
clean and crisp. We‘ll tempt you:
follows: ,
White Pique In stripes and nest
urea at 15c yd. '
27 inch White Madras in stripes I“
figures 25c yd. .
37 inch White Mercerlzed Onto
in the new basket weave. also in
ty stripes and figures at Bao‘yd.
also cream at c yd. A full assortment. of India Lima
20 inch W . "Silks in blacks. extra torla Lawns and French Lawns.'m>
heavy, irlgh lu , at line yd. 100 to bite yd. 1" ,
85 55 Washington St. So Norwalk. Ci
. -..-g-—.,.,.... --- Wm
Israel, Proprietor.
Is now open for the Easter Trade with a new and complde'
Stock of ladies' Cloaks, Suits, Jackets and Skirts. also .a fine:
line of ”Many.
Quick Sales and Small Profits.
Call and see some of the “Bargains" that I offer. figs
“Bargain Sale" 'm'll last only until Saturday nighf. ~
Trade 'Im'tlz the Fair Cloak and For Store.
68 Washington Street
Open Evenings
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The Hell Easier or... .1
at Olsen' 5, with four buttons, patent colt skin, foxcd, hand sewed!
price $3.50, is O. K. this spring for Men. .
NORWALK HEALTH SHOES AND OXFORDS " .3
it...
with a cushion sole that makes them flexible. ,
PRICE IN OXFORDS. $2. 50 and $3. 00.
TAKE HOME THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
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Br WASHINGTON ST.. SOUTH NORWALK, CON
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'o-Carts
This is the time of year when the baby needs plenty of fresh air.
have the line of Go Carts which will insure pleasure for the one who
es. as well as for the baby.
They are easy as well as pretty made for long use and don't. cost
We carry the well known makes of Heywood and Wakefield t
F. A. Whitney Company and Kelley Brothers.
Remember the voting contest.
A. J. COLLINS & Cit.
FUNERAL DIRECTORO AND E'MBALM‘NM ,
l2 to ill North Main St. South 7'
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Coal is Lower
Hyodr coal is getting low was bill. ID}.
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