.. MFORD
QUESTION OF _ ..
A'lHlliliC COACHES FOR HIGH Sfli00l. GIRLS
lt‘rodcrick C. Avery Volc- Objection to Emplo
“1.2;: Michael 130er in Connection
‘ Training of Girb at the Stamford High
.. 2‘. r-l School Board was up in arms last ni
‘Tzivlt‘s.
rim» that the controversy will soon
~.~. those who think men should, an
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with Basketball
' the High School.
. .f some of the pupils, active in
~ . f a male coach for the girls in
', and have asked
: 3:», director of athletics of the
~~iwus were voiced by Principal Frederick C. Avery,
.'t appropriation for athletics.
. ’iiat has been brewing in the
' activities of girl pupils.
; ‘hat an appropriation of $5,000 be sou
Board he did not think that Staigcr's
: Nam. It is a woman’s job, he said, an
- .. « ppm-ed to it, he insisted, and also deman
1; ulth girl athletes.
N
' ”cm outside sources
r' some of the girl
Nic‘i School ht"
: ‘0 the use of a male
w'nnasium work of
aprrnled to mem-
Y l, nrd to have the
3"» want a wo-
°--..r girls. it was
~1:-w~i to get one.
tiartinst kind of
: latwcen the two
n‘ who have hith-
,".'r"?s out of the
ml tmrvl.
“ye appropriation.
,1 in was unable to
-' '»~lvs at the school
:ppropriation was
rk would have to
('r S! the school
of a. referee at
""8; the past year
" “as officials alone
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T-l-. Avery asked
program. 81.000
1' rvwl ":0 for the
'1 hooks had
.1 the library dug-
l‘oard asked him
t-mtball had not
« fool. He replied
---x from athletic
i to tennis. golf.
null. which were
v producers.
‘ forward by mem-
' w to the profit on
"r wage high school
" )lr. Avery stated
.‘rned 3500 ll its
" at outside nuances
name. and Walter
‘~n;amin H. Mead.
. ' the arrangements
' Inning had turned
‘ :h school.
' ‘0 Principal Avery‘s
m years ago abig
‘ a"! the high school
' ‘Nl 33.000 u a. re-
rhairman of the
you ask an 3W!“
now. yet you will
"1 baseball and foot-
'-.ir and I don't see
1‘ - 33.6fm.
said there isno
to purchase equip-
“rs at the start and
i .
funds must be obtained. The question
Til
ent of Joseph C: Staiger
School.
ght over the question of men training girl
spread through the city and divide it into two
d those who think men should not be barred from
athletics in the High School, are bitterly opposed to
athletics, it was disclosed at
that Joseph C. Staiger, physical instructor in the: public schools,
High School, be eliminated from further coaching of
. of the High School during the
His speech created a sensation and brought to a head
High School for months over the employment of male
ght from the Board of Finance, 'Mr. Avery
advice was needed in the training of the
d a woman instructor is employed for that
ded that Boyle be eliminated from further
a .
this
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‘
etieeandPhys'Ieal
a meeting of the School
tight skirt effect
entire fullne- concentrated in front
and held at the waist-line by an un-
usual buckle or ornament. This be-
ing an Egyptian treatment. many oti
the Egyptian prints follow the front-
drape silhouette. -
By mos HO"
NEW YORK. April 4.—-—B¥ their
skirts ye shfll know them!
Frocks this season are either-7m.“
or marred by their skirts. The bed-
ieeportion of agowu hereon.-
aimple as a country lass. when"
the skirt has more trick: than .,
slight-of-hand performer.
Generally speaking. skirts are fair-
ly short. ten or twelve inches from
the floor. for day wear. and lightly
longer for evening wear. hey are
more often tight-fitting that wide.
What fullnc- there is. ll placed at
the hips. as the flat front end back
eflect. prevails.
ting lines are used there are always
unusual bems. some being longer on
one doc. and others being scalloped
or bordered in oriental braiding.
Where the tight-nt-
Even the some; organdhn show
an unusual hem Tine by harms an
underslip.
Evening models made with the
often have their
For street wear the cloth gown of
the wrap~around type is popular just
now.
These have straight back;
drape over the abdomen and have
a large
waistline ed. as this sort
to hem and follows the outline
the body.
is little evidence or the wide hem
present. with the exception of
three-tiered summer
lately to any extent.
laxity.
their alnder lines. however. as
bulgy. pleated flirt has no charm.
ortheless. it is here—the
der a two-paneled m which In
either be fastened or left unfasten
from waist to hem.
Many of the smart suits oft
season are made in this
The bloomers extend just below t
knee where they terminate in a wi
band. often made
broldery. When panels are snapp
together one has the
ing costume or
fastens the sides. allowing freedom
motion. ‘
their fullnem held at the side with
en buckle. There is no
gown is made in one piece from neck
Although the wall for wide dirt:
comes from the manufacturers there
the
frock. Skirts
with the dds drapes remain popu-
lar, althéxxh skirts which dip in cir-
oular elect at the sides are not'neen
Plated sports skirts. which follow
the figure in straight line effect. al-
ready show evidence or their popu-
One must have them repleat-
ed ever so often if they are to keep
Whether the bloomer suit is a step
toward trousers for the feminine sex
or not. is yet to be determined. Nev-g
suit. with
bloomers of self material, worn un—
fashion.
0!
of
It
Springtime: beam-
Alltime crepe in its novel
weave and rich colorings—
Canton crepe heavy and ser-
viceable—Heavy tafietas and
soft crepe de chines—all are
represented in an unusual
ay
ed ;
i
he i
h;-
de -
of oriental 931-:
0.3"
usual street; , . .
suit. And when one wishes. a walk—f black satin contrasting Wlth
sports suit one un-.
of}
0
5
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was referred to the Budget Commit-
tee. They will report to a special
meeting of the School Board next
Tuesday night. when the budget will
be prepared for the Town Board of
Finance.
The recommendation from the State
Board of Education that five periods
a week be devoted to gymnastics is
not adhered to in the Stamford
schools. Only two hours a week are
devoted to it at present. Principal
Avery of the high school said that it
would be necessary to add two more
hours to the school union if the plan
of the State Board is put in operation
Miss lela A. Lord. of Manchester.
N. 11.. was appointed teacher in the
Rogers school at a salary of 81.550
a year. to take the place of Mrs.
Verna Harding. in the elementary
grades.
Miss Miriam Proctor of Worcester.
Mass. was appointed teacher in the
nelltown school at a mlary of 81.
450.
The request of Robert Hahn. of
Oakland road. that his 13-year-old
son in Grade A. be permitted to at-
tend Springdale school was granted.
He lives in the Belltown school dis-
trict.
A communication was read from
Principal B. Frank Whittord. re-
questing a general increase in salary
for Janitor Daly of Waterside school.
He said that the duties of Mr. Duly
had been multiplied by an unusually
hard winter and he is entitled to a
substantial increase.
Principal F. R. Noble requested -
three dayr vacation in June. mylng
he dedred to attend the reunion of
the class of 1908 of Dartmouth col-
lege. It was granted.
The committee. investigating the
advisability of equipping school fur-
naces with grates adapted to burning
of soft coal. reported progress.
A communication was read from,
the Wilson Magazine company. ofl
Cambridge. Nam. asking permission
to take photographs of children
grouped in the school cla- rooms.
The matter was left to the discretion
of the individual school principals.
Pay vouchers totaling 3525.90 were
approved for 21 substitute teachers
for services during the past month.
due to the absence of regular school
teachers who were on the sick list.
Those present at the meeting were
Watson E. Rice. chairman. Norris E.
Pierson. Clement A. Fuller. Ellery H.
Peckham. Mrs. Samuel Young. Mrs.
William T. Manon and Superintend-
ent of Schools Oscar L. Burdlck.
il’ilHN TALK
~T\l:TS FOR 1924
llli\lt‘.\.\’ ELECTION
. April l.——A dec-
;. rt Obregon of
- _. in connection with
‘ion of 192‘. that
a Huerta the nation
‘ ~r has started spec-
- 1-: of presidential
w ,
~r of men of sup-
tlmbcr are being
do la Huerta. who
tor, and General
. minister of the
.-
' s
“ ~rs mentioned are
wt'wc-r of the late
. l. Madero. who
:«13. and General
-, .mcr minister of
‘. 'opment.
latrra, who was
a short. time
v of Porllrio Dias.
.. ;rs~slble candldlte
"\.
1 :0 the prom. both
’ vrta and General
;sslon or presiden-
;rr~ mature. Minister
particularly em-
n’ion that he is not
t'lll’ildate to sue-
" "can. who was
'r'rction" platfoflll.
11m“! be will abide
J91?
'
l‘mond R. Aike ’
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C.::::ssor to
mom] £9? Son
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De la Huerta stated that at the time
he withdrew as provisional president
in 1880. giving over the presidency to
Obregon, he informed his intimate
triends that he would not be_a candi-
date to succeed Obregon in 1924. He
pointed out that he had renewed the
pledge last year at the time of his sue.
cesstul negotiations with foreign;
bankers concerning a plan for caring
for the external debt of Mexico.
Hinister do la Huerta has also pub-
lished an open letter denying reports
afloat that there Is a secret agreement
between himself and General miles
with regtd to the presidential succes-
sion. giving an erroneous impression
that. there is a division among those
who carried out successfully the revo-
lution of use.
He declared in the letter that all
friends of that revolution are united in
their determination to secure the
knits thereof. and will not 1.1-1 other
questions occupy their attention pre-
maturely. .
General Canes has also given out an
interview. in which he declares pre-
mature the disco-ion ot the presi-
dential succession. a question rut due
for consideration for an entire year
yet.
Wear Gotham “Gold Stripe” Silk Stockings
BOSTON S
NDRWAL K
hursday Specials
On Sale at These Prices Thursday Only
‘ S
BUSIEST
ORE
CORNER.
WOOL VBLOUB DRESSES
Values to $10.00. $4 95
, e
Each .........
CRBTONNES
All new patterns, full
36 in. wide. Yard . .
29c
HUCK TOWELS
To embroider, many designs.
59c values. 39c
Each ............
CABL’S ’HAIH SPORT
SKIRTS
Reg. 86.00 values. $3.95
Each.. .......
'27!“ AXMINSTEB BUGS
Oriental patterns.
E... ......... $4.49
VELVET GRIP SUPPORTERS
Black and White. 19
C
Values to 35¢. .. . .
l
NEW STRING COATS
Plaid and Plain. $14.98
Values to 825.
CURTAIN scam
Fancy borders. 19c
Yard . . . .
.......
CHILDREN SPRING COATS
a... .......... $4.95
pvar. BRAIDED nae nuns
Plain and fancy.
a... $2.98
STYLISH STOUT DEBSSSS
$19.95
........
' WOOL CANTON Carr:
Green. Tan. Grey, Blue. Black.
42 in wide. $2.25
.,.';_no val. Yard
36 In. Genuine First Quality
INDIAN HEAD
Linen finish. 25c
MABVELLA CLOTH
In Black and Navy. 54 in. wide.
Popular cape ma- $6 98
.
39c val. Yard . .
1,000 Yards 32 Inch
WY DRESS
(3me
Linen finish, neat checks.
39c value. 19 c
terial. Yard
VOILBS FOR 1923.
Colorful designs, foulard pat-
terns. Egyptian effects, Nor-
mandie voiles,
69c T° $1.98 m
Yard ............
—rm‘ ' "mars“ " '
Check designs.
69c val. Yard .. . . . 39C
HAIR BRUSHES
“Keep Clean” 50c size. 37c
Each
............
Full Bleached Fine Quality
HUSLIN
25c value.
Yard 18C
Fine Quality
HUGH PAC! rowan
BONNEBHAIHNITS
All colors. 3 for 25c
15c value . .
EINSTEI- CLOTH and
DUVBTYH
snanv ma ammo
Black and White. 1
Reg. 19c. . . . 123C
BROWN HARTHEN TBA
POTS
Decorated, 4-cnp size.
89c val. .......... 69C
COLONIAL CUT DRINKING
TUMBLERS
10c value. 6 for 45c
At
12-Qt. STEEL GRAY ENAMEL
COOKING KETTLBS
\Yith bail handle.
Reg. 98c val. . . . . 79C
Lar 9 Assortment of
P33 GLASS BERRY
BOWLS, BHIRBEBTS,
PIOKLB TRAYS, SU-
GABS, CREAM-
EBS, &c.
59c—69c values.
Each . 49C
METAL WASTE PAPER
BASKETS
79c value.
Each ............
WRIGHT'S STOVE POLISH
9c
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15c value.
Each
..............
Hematitched, soft finish. In Tan, Navy, Henna. 54 in, Log: buszti :xtgz long hip.
50c value. wide, $3.79 val. lacs 0 .
Yard ............ 29 C Yard ......... $2 .89 Each ............ 95 C
12in!) SW W'HITE DRESSING 00m W
500 lit .
So‘fiéignish, bleached. D??? . y ......... 37c Lage anggnzbrzédered trimmed.
\' ue. , LYON'S lzes o ,
Each ......... $1.29 room rowan ,, 19C Each ............ 59C
wow! magi L13“ wungmmm mg mg 6mm ~-
All colors , Ellbow length and strap wrist. In dill-(112:4? in. lengths. W1“!
' .25 all . c cmg.
Pair ............. 98C 3 Paint-1n. . ty ....... 89c . At ........ $2o00 Up
CHILDIHH'S LIGHT _— wanna? HAND _ ’33.: mm m‘fg
WEIGHT am V3813 _ . . . . .
~ Silk and leather, fully fitted. In Henna, Brown, American
Short sleeves and 2 5 ‘3-00 values. , 3..” g Green $295
sleeveless ....... . C Each _______ _ ‘ $1.95 M. . . ...... .
wens-s mar wsmnr womrs spear ‘ nous: pm ' " “
m nmmomrs ‘ - ,
Bodice and band tops, regular In colors, embroidered corners. Maggie 035% Pm .
and extra sins. 25c value. 1 W
m ......... 25C M ---.~'-1°u~- 19C WM... 31-69
Full cut, $1.25 val.
M
IAHOYm
Heg.98cval.
KeepeeoQOe-oe
‘ ..wx h“
-¢.m*".¢.w1w
m .
*HadeoL.fipe,Bsfiste bodice.
L
j -' 59c;
65c I
i
;‘ andbnilf up finnfier_
3 style jackette.
showing of pretty dresses.
Dresses that reflect the life
and vivacity of Springtime in
the colorings and beauty of
fabrics—Dresses that have the
youthful lines of the newer
fashions.
Straight line dresses with.
novel trimming to the side of
the lighter hue of the dress-—
Three pieces dresses of navy
Alltime crepe with blouse sec:
tion in figured silk and silk
embroidery on sleeves, pockets
and down the front of Tuxedo
Dresses of dignity and richness in sizes to fit the full
' figure.
In short this attractive assortment shows dresses for
the Misse of 16 to dresses for women who require me 46
—Dresses that have value marked to a higher degree than
the mark on the price ticket $19.50.
Second floor, center.
Boys here are new
Norfolk suits for $8.95.
1 Double service suits too—two pairs of pants and the
coats are carefully tailored in new Norfolk model from all
. wool brown and grey tweeds and mixtures. ‘
These are mighty good looking suits for boys from 9
to 16 years of age—the price $8.95.
Basement. front.
Madge Evans hats
for children.
Effective hats for the little miss frOm 6to 16——-t11at is
‘ what Madge Evans hats really are—we are showmg a
most alluring assortment—here are a few—
Leghorn—chic shape with chenille embroidery and
moire ribbon $10.
* Leghorn—wide brim edged with colored Milan straw
' ribbon bow and streamers $7 .50. -
1 Visca braid makes cute turn up brim model with sand
ribbon trim and streamers $5.
Snappy model of sand milan trimmed with brown
ribbon $5. .
Soft hat turn up brim—entire hat of sand gro do
Londres ribbon, trim of ribbon flowers $5.
J aunty model of Visca braid henna trimmed wi
; brown ribbon embroidery $5. And many many more.
Second floor, front.
THE ROWLAND DRY 60058 CO.
We have advertised our Hosiervaepartment but little,
because We felt that the splendid dockings we sell and the
very low prices we ask, would do the advertising, and it has,
for we number among our hosiery customers a host of appro-
ciative patrons.
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lam.” “Corticelll.” mapper," “Onyx" .1! “man,” In various grub
olefikfrusn‘lflpalrtotmm.
Cola-s are Black, White, m m Cad. Nob,
Gray,Plpthock,Sncde.Navy,0m,B-ee,mmeam
Sowearepreparedtomtckenyshslsotfie'eacnsmme.
“Onyx" Dub-L-Wea: snklloee give mic-did service, no its
mun-insane”.
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