1‘ v ‘4 .. at oral! xenon avanntos I! JOSEPH DAVIS. :85 Washington Street MUTH NORWALK ‘ Big Annual Concert For the 311: than Benefit of Southport Fire , Department Next Friday Next Friday night, August 9th, the big social amusement eventof the sum- mer is scheduled at Boutbport. it will be the fifth annual benefit amas- ed by Mrs. Mark A. Launcher. of thltt town, for the Southport Fire Depart- ment. and the list'of famous state an- nounced for this season’s teatime! in- dicates that the important event will be even more brilliant than any of the preceding concerts, all of which have been tremendously successful from an artistic and financial point of view. Mark A. Luescher. manager of the New York Hippordome. and his charming wife summer at their Shady , RICHARD HUDNUT’S PERPUHBS AND TOILET ARTICLES _ DJER KISS PAGE POWDERS, TALOUMa GOLD CREAM. ETC. Special Low Prices At " PONTY'S KODAK SHOP, PALACE THEATRE BUILDING SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. J —n— (lily News __....._.. . like most popular American stars for A few baskets of belated strawbenlme Red Cross. ries were seen in one 05 the local,she appears in Southport. will recite markets this morning. The berries Were .of good quality. although small. Sergeant -Murrie A. Perkins. fotm. erly Of 159 Main street. has arl'lved‘who last year made an elephant es. safely overseas, 80001111118 ‘0 word 1" cape from view in full view of the He was iocat great Hippodrome audienobs, will pro- celved here yesterday. 'ed at Camp Devens. —Good straws. :1. O'Brien. Vincent 1.6772721111147345 informed his family here of his safe arriVaI overseas. and .. 1 him, Signal 69:66:17 diludrlcrs some pany..34th Regiment. [5.19. F. Sergeant Duncan Flwizzell who has been stationed at Spartanhurs. N. U . in the medical corps is home on a .short furlough, his company being new 7‘ Yaphank. If‘ 1" and is aWalt- donna ever seen at the biggest play ing orders to leave for France ”AA...— Early apples are now ripe, and are a terrible temptation to the. youngsters who have time on their hands these summer days. Some. of the tree- own- ers hereabouts have had their trou- bles with the lads during the past wee '01' BO. —-—Due to shortage of sugar, cakes only Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- days at Banner Bakery. Secondmleutenant Allen Betta 0 Norwalk. who has been stationed at Camp Gordon, Atlanta. Ga. ., in com- mand of a company of colored men is spending a ten days’ leave of a sense at his home here. He will return to Camp Gordon. next week. Poultrymen, dairymen, beekeepet‘s and fruit growers are to assemble at the Connecticut Agrlcultural College Aug. 6- -9. for a series of interest meetings, demonstrations and discus:- stone. The beekeepers‘ meeting will be held Aug 8 and 9. One of the speakers will be 1.. (1.th of this city, whose subiect ii "Present Prespects of Beekeeping." ‘ - his friends may address signaled 1 or ‘this 9111130“ in South; . k Diliingham, Mrs. Luescher has arrang t Gerda Guide, a Danish dancer who has b gium prima douna, Mathilda Verbs, ing_ welcome. l | l The performance.-whlch will étart promptly at, 3 o'clock, will behind in tent, located near‘Carey's Corner at Brook Farm. in Southport, and their country place has become the ren- ldezvous of many famous stage stars. ‘Each summer. prompted by a desire to help the community ‘in which they spend their vacation in a substantial way Mrs. Luescher has provided an evening's entertainment once each August. which would do justice to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, and has donated the entire re- ceipts to the Southport Fire Depart» ment with a result that no village of its size in the state can boast of a. more complete equipment nor more modern headquarters. This year the distinguished list of artists include an unusual number of famous stars. First in importance comes Julia Arthur, one of the most lglfted actresses on the American stage, who has but recently toured thei country with the all~star cast “Out“ There" Company in association with: George M. Cohan. Laurette Taylor, .Minnte Maddern Flake and a group of Miss Arthur, when “The Battle Hymn of the Republc." which she made a feature during that notable tour Houdini, the famous escape artist, vide the sensational [86111911518116 eve 1ning, and to add interest to his appear lance here he has'nccepted a challenge from the members .of the Fire Depart- ment and will attempt to malls his ea- cape from a heavy packing box con- port. it is also the' expectation or Mrs Luescher that Houdini will perform for ‘ her the famous needle trick which is conceded to be the greatest feat 67 magic ever presented by any magician in 'he world. Belle Story. the most popular prime house in the world will be the prin cipal vocalist, and' Mike‘smry is plan- ning to sing for the first time one of. her new songs from thatcrthco‘mlng new production at the Hippodrome. Through the courtesy of Charles ed for the American debut at South- ;port upon the occasion of two cele- brated European artists who will ap pear at Southport for the first time in this country prior to their New York opening. These will be Mlle. just arrived in America to dance here, and who is the only rival of Adeline Genes in her own _country. and a Bel- who has come from her own devastat- ed country to sing'with the Chicago GrandOpera Company this season. ‘ MlnervaCoverdaie, back from new triumphs in London. and herself a resident of Fairfleld, is assured areal Dorothy hiayndrd, star of "Oh Boy' 'in musical comedy, will be another delightful feature, as will the popular Elm City Quartette, .the El Rey Sisters. Leo Edwards, the Misses Elliott, Willie Evans and the Breen Family of the Hippodrome. .the Brown Brothers with their saxophones, Mar. ion 014141, the Japanese dancer and‘ Helen Patterson, 14 classic danSeu‘se, and several other equally notable acts. a huge Barnum and Bailey 1 “Big-top” ,Southport." Seats-may be purchased in advance tmm'any member of the Fire Department or any merchant in‘ Southport. , ,» The enterprise is worthy of the great , diert'thudiasttc support it receives each summer, for it brings within reach of residents of the section a pro- ‘ «of sun importance and high écasting their votes at either a primary lmost instances, however.i it will beim . , was as (sic account, W he. 1’“. on.) other part of Europe, but wiilassist the states to obtain the votes of the meninmiiitaryservicesotarasmay be possible to do so without interfer ing with military duties. it will not be possible to take the vote of any soldier who is actively engaged in military operations. unless such soi- dier be able to coat his vote by trans mitting an executed ballot through the mails as ordinary correspondence. innocasowtlitheWarDemrtment furnish the states or election atheists lists of persons who have entered the military service. Neither can the War Department undertake to forward to men who are. or who are supposed to be, in the military service, blank bai- lots or any other species of election forms or titanium which may have been addressed to them, care of the War Department, or any bureau or of- fice of the. War Department. for their use or guidance in connection with or general election. When qualified voters of a certain state are known to be in the military sen ice as members of a certain cresc- iaauon. but the organisation‘s address is unknown, the War Department will furnish such address upon receipt of' request therefore from the state, or an election officer thereof. The censorship which is now impos- e'i upon every letter coming out of France cannot be waived in favor of maximurportlng to be votes or pastas in the mlitnry service. Where state laws require. oaths shall be adminis- tered and certificates made in order to validates the votes: officers of the mill- iary service will be permitted, but not required. to administer such oaths and make such certificates. provided this will in no way interfere with active military operations. Where the state laws require the sending of election commissioners to take the soldiers’ votes, the military authorities will place at the disposal of such commissioners every assistance that is found compatible with the exi- igenciea of the military situation. in practicable to permit commissioners to take the vote. A ROW OF (SHIEROES V 1 17.17., n. n. as. mm 7431.: In Effect June 16. 1918 A. M.—-1:47x. 5: 2711. 5: 49:, 6: 68. 5.57:. 7: 18: 7: 541:, 8: 21:. 8: 59:; 9: 24:. 9: 39, 10: 331:. 10: 52: 1'. ~12: 03x. 12: 52 (Stamford only). 16991:. 1: 38:. 3: 171:. 4: 32x, 6.27: 5: 46. 6: 02:. 6:2611, 6: 47 (Stamford on ly). 7: 02:. 8:061, 9: 20 (except Satur- days),_ 10: 07x. Sunday a. 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NEW HAVEN TO SOUTH NORWALK. ‘ 5: 321:, 5: 37. 5:11x.d9:18x. 9: 41!. 11: 06.. 4. 86,6: 13!. 6: 11!, $06!. 9:' 7 91.59:..- SOUTH NORWALK TO NEW YORK ' NEW YORK 'ro sourH NORWALK ' 8.001,} » 11:69? 9:211. - M .:-—-1 20. 2: 20 (Bridgeport only ' ‘ u v P 11'.:—-2 10;. 3. 05:. 4. 42:, e 337. 7 r‘ A M.:-~12 25x, 4: 10:. 4 5317, 6. 6o. _. " a so a: 05x. 8: 30, 31411:. 11: no. 1 1 ’ P. M.:——12 17x. 3: 40:. 4: 35, M131: ‘ A M—4:1ox,"" 45:, 7.55 3:40;. P. M.—-12:17x. '1: 6617. 2:23; 8. 401:, ' .42. 9: 35.‘ sourH “nan. ‘ALK +3 oaueunv “9 " "2:48 (Saturdays (except Saturdays) A». 7.111an W flow New dresses, charmingly different. You will note that these lmndsomc hew dresses . ff 1\ col jersey and fine serge are cut on different mes. 3 They cling closely. ways comes with sm‘oothcfitting models. And there are some new color effects. i Heather mixtures, for illustration. With the -‘- -' subdued brownish tinge that is so delighting, and 3 ct with little glintings of brighter line's peeping out! ; Trimming 18 simple but of rarely—pleasing effeCt. Full content 18 to be enjoyed by' each critical woman as she wears a dress of these new. Autumn types. . l Fine close- fitting heather Jersey with new 'ad- justable collar and trimmings of tan breadcloth, smnr v belted, -—$37. 50 i athfi‘ Tierney trimmed with n . lively green, wide pleat down front. tnmnfn ‘ fectl'tb'hnttons, turnover collar-4835 ,. Handsome high-neck dress of 5616 and J ersev, buttons on side—$37. 00 ! Two new shades appear, with navy, ‘in an of the new styles-reindeer and French 6 attractive (trees is made with handsome embroidered decoration upon collar and belt and finished with tunic upon sides and front. $40 i . trimnting 37 buttons—$22. 50 x #- Second floor. $27}, 0 . . Women s graceful new pumps. , of rich 614614.66 smartanti s’mooth- fitting type, ‘ fitted for pleasing Service 311 though both Summer and Autumn. And of extra attraction because of price! Dull black leather with c\cellcnt wcated sole and wing tip _‘ _ . Rich patent leather with military 11ch $5 and smart: button for effect . ' ilull black leather of soft firm torture and rich appearance, -. $4 low 01' Cuban libel . 7 P Main floor. rear. _ will: verb'cna 01' . Smirnofi’ s sh'ampo tested and true,—-50c. ,. . ' Sill: 110213-406 Gutex manicure sets, very efficient ~356 Mavis talcu p. wder, perfum‘ , - 111113133113 face ’ 73:743.... 3’? Entrances on Main Street, Fa They have the grace that al- . “$36.? 1976“ Pretty navy serge with white satin collar and sash of black satin. Simple and pleasing lines with . Navy Jersey with attractive paneled front and back finished uith excellent trimming of fringe—— Sinirnoff’s bath tablets de e1 1131}: perfumed” _., Tourist cease to hold toilet articles safely and' m nncn Street ’Almosl; (fiery 'day, somebody asks that qt’léiBtloh.‘ ,We ’71 like to answer it by having every man in , t'own slip into one of these coolest of fine docking" Summer suits. That would be the best answer. Till’such tlnld as you will personally give us a chance to make that sort or antiwar, here is news of what Bixis weaves: are. ..Dixie weaves are Summer suits of lighhweigli that hold their shape just as well as do regulationn ‘ Weiggl:1 woolcns. _ ' l h 1' e are var ver 1 t, of orous weave coo comforta’ble. y y g B 7 L ‘And they are wool—bcctusc wool wears longer; and keeps its shape better than other fabrics. Most Summer suits quickly lose both shape and ‘7 good looks. -—Dixie weaves do not. ‘ Dixie weaves have the some rich appearance Winter-weight woolcns.» Theirs 1s the same pleaSinfiv; range of color. To the eye, they look exactly as 113: rogulnr woolcns~but \\ hat comfort and lightneSd they bring to the wearer! . it Three’picce suite 111 Dixie weaves now ready 1n military and varsity and conservatiVe styles, 1n range . cl colors from light to dank, of emphatic gdbdncss," a 'a a I Babies’ finest little dresses. A treat for mothers who enjoy and apprec fig fin'c sewing and really-skilled makino'. - ,n For these are dresses just as sweet as Baby h is self, in new and pretty styles,—-and made as 0111 planlstaking and expert; fingcis can make little folk 6 0t lCS. ’ l‘or babies of 1 and" ., little bishop dresses with round neck and with the sweetest of smocking+$3 For babies 0f 1'to 5, fine white dresses trifle med with touch of attractive color at neck ' Eliciveé~nnd then delightfully smocked to matchg o 5. ~- Second floor. (1.7.1 furnishings for Women. _ Stockings and underwear that bring beauty wlfi their. sheer texture and coniferting coolness. . Pretty pink bodiccs or vests, soft knitted cot ~37 2c .' ight white cotton knitted vests. plain 01' W1 ' fancy top,——25c ' Lisle union suits With either tight or lab . med knee, tasteftil finialied at top.-$1 and $1. 25 Stockings ’01? andsome fiber silk' 1n many b96616 tlfill colors and in: , luck "white . ' . 3 ' “Lisle stocking (1 lights 5 .Surn k ' as 61139762719. " 9‘ M
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