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i: . r NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 14,-1927. -4 N. Y. PARK CENTER OF UFPS WHIRL Joy Unrestrained When Kiddies Meet on One New York To see Democracy Unabridged, visit the playgrounds " of Central Park. Children thousands of them, of every age, race and religion in vir tually unrestrained pursuit of juve. nils joy. There are few "vcrboten" signs, the cop; are handpicked for complacency, apparently, and the sky is the limit as long as life and limb are not endangered. The Park is adjacent to Fifth avenue and a common sight is that of a French governess or tutor stand ing nearby while Algernon and Gwendolyn Multicash shout n'ith a dozen East siders. Romance thrives unabashed in the anonymous throngs of the metro polis. Kisses on busses are common place. And now the benches on the Brooklyn Bridge have become a fav orite trysting place for young cou ples. River traffic is no deterrent. And the moonlight is just as effec tive there as it is in Central Park. Columbus Circle is New Tork's ' most popular outdoor auditorium. ' Every evening, regardless of weath er, the show takes place. Usually the . performer is a lecturer, urging or asking e erything from new reli- gions to the most efficient use of toothpicks. Enthusiastic New York and there are some insist the visitor may find the answer here to any whin. For instance, the motor maniac may go to the Motor Parkway in Brooklyn, . a- wide, long, privately owned stretch of roadway, and, for a nominal entrance fee, send his bus . along at the highest speed of whih -it is capable. There is no speed limit nor any responsibility for what hap pens to the racer. Heard at the door of a speakeasy In the Bright Light district: Prospective patron: Hello, Skip per, John Jones sent me over." Doorman: "But you don't know us." Prospective . patron: "That's all right I'm willing to trust you." - New York i.jofcsellors are "cash-ing-tn" on' the publicity given to books that have been barred by Bos ton censors. Over a shelf of books in th's window of a Fifth Avenue store is a sign, "Books that cannot be sold in Boston." Broadway talk is rarely worth face value but friends and family of stage aspirants are prone to be lieve all they are; told of coveted pos itions won and sometimes salaries paid. One group of young men went en masses to a show the other night to see pal make his debut before the footlights, and finally located him serving as a super, wearing the pobes of a sheik and carrying a huge spear. "Look 'at im!" exclaimed one of the group in disgust. "He'd be better off back on the truck. A man sneezed at the movies and neglected to turn the blast off his vocal cords. The result was an ex plosive yell which 'brought a laugh from all parts of the house. The uproar started to die down, but was renewed as the unwinding film happened to throw the follow ing title on the screen: "He must have been a colonel, at least!" D.WVES ISSUES CHALLENGE Cimarron. N. M., July 14 UP) Vice-President Dawes today threw a challenge to live bait fishermen when he returned from his first New Mexico fishing trip exhibiting a catch of two fine lake trout taken froui'Eaglenest lake by trolling from a motor boat with a spinner. The vice-president and his party returned to Philmont ranch just in time to escape a downpour of rain. The entire party including Mrs. Dawes and the two children, will leave at daybreak tomorrow on camping and fishing trip into the heart of the Cangre Del Cristo mountains. OI'PEAL DEMED New York, July 13 UP) Supreme Court Justice Ma.hor.ey today denied the application of August Heckscher, elderly philanthropist to dismiss a complaint brought against him by Frieda Hempel, opera singer, for breach of an alleged contract to pay her $18,000 a year. Miss Hempel in her complaint, had charged that aftr paying one quarterly installment of the money alleged to have been due for agree ing to quit her operatic career and sing exclusively for charity, Mr. Hfckscher had refused to continue with his end of the contract. yO ACTION TAKEN Washington, July H UP) A mass meetingTsf Washington Jews did not take any action last night on resolution accepting Henry Ford's apology for the anti-senitic articles published in his weekly magazine, the Dearborn Independent. The resolution will be acted upon at a future meeting. SERVICE, with us, means reli able, well-screened coal, speedy delivery and uni form courtesy; not occasionally but always! Our Service Makes and Retains Customers STANLEY SVEA GRAIN & COAL COMPANY Cor. Stanley and D wight Sts. Tel. 419. .Menus & Birnbaum, Props. Globe Clothing House LADIES' SHOE and HOSIERY x SPECIALS Colored Kid Pumps ' $10.00-$9.00 NOW $6.00 $ 8.50-$8.00 NOW $5.50 $ 7.0O-$6.50 NOW $4.50 $8.50 White Kid with Tan Trim Now $4.50 $8.00 Blonde Kid with Tan Trim Now $4.50 Luxite Silk Hosiery $1.45 NOW $1.19 $1.95 NOW $1.49 All The Newest Summer Shades Globe Clothing Mouse Cor. Main and West Main ANNIVERSARY MONTH It Takes But a Short Visit to Garber Brothers' m to Find Out More About Furniture Quality and Low Prices Than You Ever Knew Before A Value Without Equal Well Built, Luxuriously Comfortable 3-Piece Jacquard Suite Charming in Design Newest 3-Piece Suite Please do not confuse this suite with suites made spe cial for "sales" purposes. The difference is great. A "sales" suite is made to sell for a certain price. This suite is made to give good service for many years. The reason why this suite is not higher in price, and in many instances it is lower in price, is because it is sold direct to you from our own shops at a big price saving. Comprises k davenport, club chair and wing chair. Hand tied springs on webbing. Moth proofed jacquard. in Beautiful Antique Walnut i 9 This is one of the newest bedroom designs of the year, having arrived only a few weeks ago. Its style will be popular for many years to come. Finished in rich antique walnut. There are ten pieces to choose from. You may select as many or as few pieces as you wish now and add more pieces from time to time. We have grouped together three beautiful pieces, the dresser, chest of drawers, and bow end bed for only $119. Be sure to see all the pieces. i IB Dependable Ice Cream Freezers 65c None will be had after this supply is gone One of the most thorough Ice Cream Freezers we have ever seen and' a phe nomenal value at this price. In a tryout, we made 2 quarts of ice cream from i pint of cream. Certainly is economical". Gome early for this value. No C. 0. D. or telephone orders. None delivered. Send for Our Catalog MAIL THIS COUPON I GARBER BROTHERS, . 1 , 215 Main Street, I New Britain I Gentlemen: Please send me your attrac- I I tlve catalog without obligation. J Name Addr i : rrrru We NEVER have "sales" We ALWAYS sell for less Amazing Offer New and Complete 118-Piece Tableware Service-for-Eight Dinnerware with Warranted 20 Karat Gold Decorations, Solid Nickel Silver Ware, Water Set, Table Cloth and Napkins. HERE is a ran bargain for the woman who knows she needs new china ware, the man who thinks his table needs brightening up, the young people who are planning to wed, the newly, weds who need more dishes, yes, the families who owe themselves a new set of chinaware. -You will see in this 118-piece tableware set exactly what you want at a price you can afford. Our exceptionally easy terms make it possible to get and pay for this set with out impairing the family treasury. We searched the markets before we could make this great offer. We are proud of its timeliness proud of its value. You will quickly see its money saving advantage. The service-for-eight idea is spread ing like wildfire. Women like it No use spending money for doxens when eight will do. "Royal Ivory" Dinnerware graces any table -. This "Royal Ivory" porcelain is the rogue in dinnerware. Its delicately even. Ivory tone makes a matchless , background for the beautiful three-spray floral decoration. In four rich colors with many shades. Handles and edges of each piece are stroked with color. . . The 'Characteristic fluting which marks 'and emphasizes the unique beauty of the famous "Barbara-Jane" -shapes is conceded to be expressive of the highest art in porting. The shapes are of exceptionally refined, graceful design. No illustration can possibly do them justice. 66 Pieces AU Urge, substantial, serviceable Made of semi-vitreous porcelain by a special process which insures utmost durability. Study the composition of this set It includes everything; necessary to serve eight people with style and completeness. 8-9" Dinner PUtel . 8.7 Salad Plates ' 8-6 Bread and Butter Plates 8-7" Soup Plates 8-5" Fruits or Dessert, ' 8 Teacups 8 Saucers 1 Gravy Bowl 1 Covered Casserole 1-9 Open Vegetable Dlsb 1 Cream Pitcher 1-13 Meat Platter 1-8" Round Vegetable Dish 1- Open Butter Dish 1- Covered Sugar Bowl 66 Pieces m k Read Every Word 34-Piece "Avon" Pattern! Nickel SUver Set by Win A. Rogers, Limited The Ideal Dinner Servtoe-fotvEifht - The new and attractive "Avon" pat' tern is neither too plain nor too ornate.; ' Its rich simplicity will beautify any table.. Each piece is stamped with the famous Rogers' trade-mark of good quality and superior workmanship. You will note the knives have the new French blades. Both blades and handles are of solid nickel silver. Being solid all through, there is positively no wear-out to this flatware. Set includes: S Solid Handle Knives with French Blades 8 Forks 8 Tea Spoons 8 Soup Spoons 1 Butter Knife 1 Sugar Shell .Each set is carefully packed in an individual carton; each piece is wrapped individually in moisture proof paper.' Tbe set also includes: 1 Tabic Cloth 58x41 8 Napkins 14x14 , 1 O.Pi- UBtr 1 (See illustration) The artistic American mode water set. of exclusive color and design, a made especially to harmonize with thtscembi-fUttonTableServicefor-Eight The color BwarmRow Amber. You will like it The shapes are in the prevailing mode. The napkina and table cloth in beautiful damask effect with the new scalloped edges are of ll unusually good pattern. You will like this new and practical complete combination Tableware1, Service-for-Eight The economy of itf is evident You buy and pay only for! what is needed and used. No money1 tied up in ware that never sees service. The idea saves you money and still gives you everything needed for serving eight persons. This offer adds further, .proof of our leadership in everything to I furnish the home. " - - - We Sell What We Advertise We Deliver What We Sell A small payment down and the balance a little each week 'to suit your convenience. .. Credit Terms Arranged to Suit Your Convenience GARBEMfltOTlfRS FINE FURNITURE direct to the Jhtblio 215 MAIN STREET NEW BRITAIN HAPLEY'S BLOCK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE