STERLING’S . t 4.!” volumes. including o cs‘len-s merino papers with a copy 0! the “My Book)” Oxnard Untrer- sity bound several thomd volumes with its “placing. and Cambridge; University and great British publish- ers contrbsted liberally. The British patent omen put the Chicago library on “smelling list and is still sending . ‘ ‘7‘” .‘ilyt We at the English 3:. appeal wssst once takengup by the British pres. A. noted publnher nt Leipsic hem the collection or m in Germany. A thousand‘ vol- umes were sent by the Germans. . Q I ' the 60th conkers Specials an!" .e". ‘ 'thegrestflrethatdestroyed m. u will recall. that its public ‘ ' "-nowthesecondlsrgestinthe ‘ ' mm in that combustion. w owes its start to British ' . for the stricken city which 'j'its expression in books. “wrprime mover in England has Hughes. autlior or “Tom ’ ’ School Days’" Bis proposal re- in 12.000‘s'olumes besides a sum being sent here from Great . The children’s room in the ' ., is called the "Thomas Hughes O hochict prize of the Chicago pub- * Hillary is an autographed copy of ‘P‘ns Early Years at the Prince Con~ This activity abroad led the citiiens at Chicago to bestir themselves. Hugh- es and his associates took it for grant- ed thst Chicago had had a. public li- brary and that it had been destroyed. They supposed they were helping to replace it. There had. however. been none of this sort before. Chicago began to take the neces- sary steps to start a library. On A pm! 3. 1872. six months after the fire. the its pullilcstons. - A nunibet- or the autographed vol- umes have been preserved in s memor- ‘ hi collection. - Out of this start the Chicago pub-O ‘ lic library has grown to a collection of Q 1.100.000 volumes . Its annual client-1-; . tion is 8.000.000. which places it ahead , of any library in England. ' Ammthoasmm ciw council passed an ordinance fer a free city library. The city then got a law through the le'éislnture authoriz- ing a library tax, After its fesrtul'experience. Chicagoi felt no place would be proper to re- ceive the precious books from abroad. its? that Queen Victoria sent. It in. volume of memoirs of her hus- w that she had had compiled. The M inscribed it for Chicago on Nov. . Oct. '9. and long before a city library it" taken shape here. Mes had visited Chicago several soon before the fire and made a; num- berog friends. On hearing of the dis “he enlkted Queen Victoria. Glad- .‘one, then premier. others high in ills, Went. authors such as Carlyle and Disraeli. and leading publishers, ‘ m‘wned their names to a circular Home“ to the people of Great Bri~ Ills. Dopport was urged on tho ground it. 1871. five weeks. after the fire nt' except one that was thoroughly flre- proof. The only fireproof thing left in the city was an abandoned iron wnter tank that. had served as s re- servoir for the south side. It was 60 teet in diameter and 30 feet high. it was rooted over. a hole cut in the ”side for a. door. shelves built around its curving sides. and turned into a. li- brary. There during 1872 and 1873. 12.000 volumes received from English contributors and elsewhere wore stor- ed. and in May 1874, the library pro- per was opened. The British contributions included autographed works or Gladstone. Her- bert Spencer. John Stuart Mill. Dis- raeli. Carlyle. Kingsley. Huxley. John Run D own _? RIM and blsdder troubles are not limited to men. Housework. orwork in oficc or leclory, use: won-en to esk. overworked or dis- ufl’er to; w m .y en. es. allow this. of slab-1‘ iol'l. .,....... lacs constant C . nervous enndiiion, Michelle. them-tic poise. gore muscles. otlfl' joints. get right at the cameo! Maris; winery. regulate the kidneys and bled- der and restore the diseased organs to sound end healthy condition. Mrs. Wm. Fischer. 2000 Woodboorpo Av... inh‘l‘y" writes: "I on inst flit-3 lion. 6... l a. toll Polo, Kidney Pills evenotblr m'cht. You nbofidhonsecnno More! started I vs. yenow so (old. now my eyes and oh: on all cleared up. My kidneys do not bother .- cl mull! no, mm. H It '0]' help some other poo: 3"“ ""19 m" library at Cbimgo is to Bright. Lyon. Freeman and ltoselli. 23;; g'n‘oflmncm?‘ 31:13:47}, «I» be ‘ mark 0! symp'llhv now 'llld I Lad ' '1' I" it t \lllczlulcv. " I . . .. ) reve inn. 5:. or o . . ”‘40.!!! 0! that sentiment of kinship autographed a se-t of his works she Fox-saloby Ruben-30'0“ all". told‘ ELI-2:2: ~ $25.00 Norwalk’s Mardi Gras S A L E Thursday, Friday and Saturday Come early and get your Share Of the bargains to $40.00 Suits In broken lines—Sizes 34 to 40 $ 1 4.85 Balance of Our $20.00 Mohair and Palm Beach Suits $ 1 2.50 The Balance of Our Entire Stock 01 Spring Suits Ranging in Price from $40,00 to $50.00, reduced to $22.85 and $34.85 Entire Stock of Boy’s Fancy Mixed Knickerbocker Suits Formerly sold at $15.00 to $25.00, reduced to $4.85 and $9.85 Broken lines Of BOYS’ CAPS ....... ‘ 39c BOYS’ KAYNEE BLOUSES Men’s $1.50 and $1.00 FOUR-IN-HANDS . . . . . . . .p 65c .‘Men’s $7.50 SILK SHIRTS LTMen’s $3.00 MADRAS SHIRTS....... ..... $1.95 ‘ p All Men’s and Boys’ STRAW HATS at Half Price. Men’s $1.50 CAPS- These Prices Apply to Our South Norwalk Store Only Rogers £9“. ...... $385 v8 ... .791: 65c August ‘ urmture ale LMEANS "A SAVING OF 25 TO 50% ON . EVERYTHING IN OUR STORE Mardi Gras' Sa Ie‘ A Few of the Many BARGAINS To Be Found at Our BUY NOW YOUR FURNITURE, RUGS, RANGES OR BEDDING .- .oo—y— Store For Present or Future Use. . I Hot Water 33931.25 value ..... ' ....................... 89c Free , ’ ‘ Fonnteinfiyfinge, $1.25 vslm ............... .......... 89‘: Storage Free Delivery . Large Bath fiponge, $1.00 vshe ....................... we . Imported sau- Brush, $1.25 value ...................... 79c : Extra Quality Hair 3111311, 604: value ................... 39c ; gm Eighty £18k Broom, 750 value ................. 49¢ ' ’ ; B‘e ortm Hand Brushes, 35c val . ........ 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OUR CANDY SPECIAL New things are always interesting, especially so in § For This Sale Will Be our Regular 60c fancy work. The assortment affords unusual possi~ 4} bilities for the expression of individuality in your gifts to friends. Make selections now so you will have ample time to finish the pieces before the holi— Box Of Assorted Chocolates, 39c H.A.MEAD PRESCRIPTION PHARMACIST 8 North Main Street South Norwalk 1 l ! .,-.-----,----,-.. --- l ----o’ .......... ”I '_"._-‘--_--_‘__'-___‘ --_-----_-----,--------,.V.-‘.‘---.V,r RECORDS THAT YOU WILL ENJOY LISTENING TO - THE ROSARY .......................... Schumann-Remit ESPANA RAPSODIE ...... . Philadelphia Symphony _, THE 15100me BIRD ....................... cilia: . , A . BIRDS or THE FOREST—Whistling ; . \‘l v:- \ y 1 , 1' .4 _ _ FAVORITA—A TAN'I‘O AMOR .................... Zanelli . ' ' ‘11; \ ‘12 fr / f . lg' (gm, OFFICER OF THE DAY—March ............. Pryor’s Band THE DELUGE ................................. 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Its influence on the life of a growing child is too great to be measured. ,’ Only the» Victrolaw' can keep constantly before him the work of great musicians—tho true reproduction of their music, as they wish it to be heard. " _ ‘ We can supply the Victrola and Viclléi Records that will make him a. finer man. ‘ A. J. Collins CO. SALLY WMPS The newest vogue in footwear made in patent leather or plain, with welt soles and leather Cuban heels $8.00 Conneally £9" Bracken SOUTH NORWALK STORE OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS r a Phone I300 N orwalk. l Only a Little More Summer—THEN COAL‘ Are you prepared for Fall weather? Or are you waiting? If every- body should deier ordering until- the jvery day a coal fire is needed some would be disappointed. for achould not be served at once. Why take than:i chance? Get your coal in before the rush. Best quality and serv ce now. . THE NORWALKCOAL AND SUPPLY Co. OPPORTUNITY Looks for those who nrerorth finding. 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