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FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1917. PREMIER .PLEASES WOMEN IJoyd-George Wins Applause of Detroit Suffragist* THINK THEWAR HASTENED ACT Local Suffrage Lead ers Not Surprised At Announcement Suffragist* of Detroit declare themselves delighted but not at all surprised by the announcement of Ttavld Lloyd George of hla advocacy oi woman suffrage. They have ex 'pocted It right along, they aay. lira. O Edgar Allen, prenldent of the Equal Suffrage league of Wayne county, any* “The r*construction of ICnglami without ihe ent)re nation ia un thinkable. I believe. Women ba%e been ao neren*ary in the war ami lu.ve proved themselves ao efficient in all departmenta of work that the men of the country will naturally real lie that a government without them would be crippled I believe that the action of the American Na tional Suffrage association in offer ing It* services to the government In the event of war will have the aame effect, but thal Is not the rea aon It was done It was merely *n expression of the highest patriot lam." Mrs. Frederick H Holt,' former president of the league, says: “1 do not see how England could Un less after the work that the women hare done thru the war That na quastlonably has (hanged public' nt mum IJoyd George was always In favor of equal suffrage, but As quith side-stepped every time. I do not believe that he now want-* to give women parliamentary wto herause that would give a prepon deranre of power to women, but it is not a lime to go contrary to pul>- 11c opinion. "There Is no doubt but that the wave of democracy which is sweerv ing over the world will do more (o. * “CROWS W/Uf DETROIT" T&SiiflW' M \V ;:^j^j|| /\s|j| 'Girls, Youth, Young Things' "I felt girls, youth, young things"—writes a woman who visited the Girls’ Shops last week. "Coats, suits, afternoon, evening and day gowns—a very nice choice. The place looks and feels like a smart specialty shop." Salons for Girls and Young Women A series of shops which cater exclusively to the needs and w-ants of all ages. A separate section for girls of 10, 11 and 12 years old filled with girlish clothes that are simply, sweet ly made. Miss 16 to 18—is thoroughly looked after, and Miss "In between," 13, 14 and 15, is not neglected. Wonderful Coats for Misses A NEW COAT WITH HOOD SHAPED POCKETS like the hood on a monk’s robe and on the points are tassels. Great soft collar, deep cuffs, the color a wonderful shade of green, make this coat strikingly different. $45. Other new coate of anew crinkle diaterlal called lupine are made very large, very loose, with great flat pockets and a wide belt just the kind of coat a young girl loves. And a ruby colored Bolivia has a wide belt and pearl buckle to match the buttons. $.15. nrllllant Shades, soft shades, dark colors, so many styles and all so perfectly youthful, $35 to gSO. tf«ria«a‘»—Third riaar—Mala Huilriln*. Girls’ Frocks, Skirts, Middies Frocks and skirts and middies; sensible, attractive clothes. NEW SKIRTS— niue or white, made full pleated. Juat the thing to wear middles with. $1.25 ot IMS. MIPfdES— Anew one that Is very different has barrel pockets. Nadaaa'a—>Thlrd Wtaar—W aadward lalMUg. Easter Hats for Girls For the age when Little Mist begins to look In the glass and want things like mother’*, tie variety is endless. Polly Varden scoop shapes/wltn buds shirred ribbon and soft bows perkv hats that turn up fetch- Infly on one side! Wide brimmed effects one of crape has blue-birds embroidered upon It. No wonder we say, "The Variety is endless," for this lint is but ad rop in the bucket! llMmh'*—forll Fl*«f—h »*ri*varri u 4 Mala Hutlriiaaa. DRESS HAT IN VALENTINE COLOR SCHEME ■ ■ ■ u i "Cupid*’ Hat in Trua Love Colors- Pale Pink and Blue By BETTY BROWN. To contrast with the untrlmmed look of many fashionable tailored bata. stunning millinery for the aft ernoon is often a combination of several fine colors. An extremely youthful and ultra styllah color scheme conelgta of a black crowned bat trimmed with for equal suffrage than will any ih.ng else." said Mrs W Nelson Uhlttemore. "It Is a natural evolu tion tbo the war In England has doubtless hastened it. I am delight ed, of course, and expect that even the Russian women will be en franchised before we are The trouble here is that we, are too re actionary. We become a drmocrai v toe soon, and are now going back in many ways" Blind Soldiara Play Chess. Chews is forming a favored par Time among soldiers who have been blinded In the war. The 1.1 gh* House, an association of Americans in Paris, who work for thoi-e who iiave lost their, sight In bait I* learned that many soldiers find sol ar# from their sufferings anfl lna«- tlvlty by playing chess. A special board ha* been devised, and th»t blind players learn and plot the position* entirely by touching the vnriou.A pieces. To help those who are similarly like hng*. ft u* pended from the nafth. blue, rose and green $3 50 New smocked middle* In bright color* that glrln love. Plain white middle* without uiv trimming Many atyle« from $1 to $5. Leghorn and brown fttrawa com bined, with two-toned ribbon hand to match Tr I-colored brlmn with plain tope, with three-timed hand. Caterpillar braid hata with shir red wllk brim. pale blue Georgette crepe, handed and bowed >jrtth black velvet, and adorned with pale pink rosebuds. Roses seem the supreme bloom for Easter millinery. Some are a* large as teacups: others of peanut sixe are hunched or atnmg in gar lands as the shape of the bat may require. afflicted, the inmatew of the Over brook Institute for the Blind in Pennsylvania have begun construct In; these special hoards, and al ready 300 have been sent to Pari* At a recent meeting of the Good Companion Che** Problem club in Philadelphia. Oscar Rllgrim, a blind chess player, demonstrated the use o* these special board* and record ed a creditable score against a mem her of the organization who could see the hoard Child Shoot* a Hawk WEST BALDWIN. Me, March 4 —Melville Ward, agpd eight, of West Baldwin, seeing a hawk about to raid the hen yard, ran to the house, got hi* father's shotgun, and succeeded in shooting the hawk be fore It could do any damage. Problems of transportation in case of war are expected to recelv.* attention at the hands of the East ern Association of Car Service Man agers at its annual convention to be held today in Philadelphia. Her First Corset How many mothers realize the importance of that first corset ? Take advantage of this privilege to see the H. and W.*» expect representative to morrow in regard U> that waist or corset. K»Mrta Klwr—WatM Hanging • • • Patriotic Ribbons Everyone is wearing the lal»el of his loyalty these days in a bit of red, white, and blue. Tri-colored hair ribbons, 45c a yard. Hat banda made up with a neat tailored bow. coat but 10c or 15c a yard. .Shower*, flat bow*, all kind* of bow* tied free of charge. Viral rif»ar—Mala Hatlrilnc Notice The Amateur Photographic Con left t cloeea tomorrow (Satur day ) night. All entries muil be In the Kodak Store by 6 o’clock rir«t n«ar—Maori narri Hlrig. Fashions Americans The spring 1917 season la one of contradict km a! It ia quite* «vy one moment to decide definitely that all apparel developed for femi ninity ia dialinctly reminine. and in the very next moment run Into ao*ne thing ao mannish that decision number one is completely reversed In the lineup of things otaseu line or mannleh, the clever little vesta are notable. Nechwoar or accessory designers and manufac turer* have contributed their quota to .popularizing the filet or vent, as "wesklts" galone have been turned cut quite separate and apart :rom the suits or frocks they are destined to adorn. A woman tuny possess modish plain white vests of pique, bn* n, broadcloth, etc. In one tone high color or rakish, sporty affair* in broad and striking checks sug festive of the racecourse toggery These rests are sometimes com plete in themselves, being In fact merely little sleeveless jackets to be worn underneath the coat, and again they must be sewed or hooked mtn the garment and made a very real umi definite part of 1L A modish tailored vest of black and white checked faille silk Is here shewn, accompanying a suit coat of navy sergr The blouse and collar, or stock, .vorn with a severely tail ored vest ia usur.lly quite mannish. If order to agree in with the gen oral suggestion. But soft Mtock* r nd Jabots nnd ruffle front shirts arc also worn The veu or gilet is fea tured as part of many smart spring coats and dresses :is w#l| as suits. The one piece dress writh acoom ponying oat to match seems d*-Min ed to be .» spring favorite, and in toed there is some Deling that to a rood exten* It will prove a strong rival of the tailored tult. In this connection it is interesting to note that the ultimate destiny of the tailored suit seem- at presen* f he in the balance !*he fall and win U r demand for suitr was painfull* 1 ght, but a tremendous spring de- j- v. jt ..y* L " i Slffi fcs! ~ m «. U) , - /. s-« w Sensational Outfit Offer 9 fine pieces for your bedroom This is one of the most amazing offers ever made. Tomorrow we have arranged to sell this splendid 9-piece bedroom outfit at no more than you will often pay for a single article. The set includes a massive 2-inch con tinuous post gold finished bed; stout* steel spring and comfortable mattress, two durable pillows, solid oak dresser, bedroom chair, rocker and table. The dresser, chairs and table are richly golden oak finished. This offer is made for Saturday only, so do not put off com ing. A whole roomful of furniture, at a saving of al most half. Complete on / rv p* Pay Only easy credit j3 jf U S 2.75 Cash terms for / g & balance as only— convenient Jdonles Outfitting Cos 44—46- 48~Micfugan Jfuc. Corner of Shefty Street. ;s‘'£>,3 wMUm:* 2 .... I MMMBMr*™ I ! i ■t I 11 ■-mm m I A ■s:l BPSIf ll ' —W—a—" r\ r 4m I. W.bat.r DETROIT TIMES Vests for All Occasions. n*and was predicted Po far drease* end coats still ron'inue to be the wanted garments, and many bellevg that the popularity of the suit Is on the wane The coat dress ha* not only made a very strong plhc.* for Itself •* a dress, lHit has to hucli a large »i When You Consider * that the cost ot a cup of tea ii so fractional "SALADA" will appeal to you as the only logical purchase. The slight extra cost of clean, fresh tea and, above all, of the unique “SALADA” flavour, is negligible | but means all the difference between satisfaction and dissatisfaction. i V s iM VOTE FOR WEBSTER for CIRCUIT JUDGE BECAUSE He known and Respect* the I.aw. Hie mreer an United State* Attorney wan Notable. He In Independent. Thlft ftrtv*rtl* authoriMKl ml prtpted by th* M Man a Club cf Dwtroft um .uixoochod on IS* suit Arid tint U may bo possible tho tailored suit, which bus for years lod all line, of apparel In popular and bulk demand, will Hud Knelt domotsd. The moot popular ore piece or i*o>plec« dresses for spnnf are of norgr or othsr twilled wool fabric, with nary bine loading the eclor procession, beige, pearl gray. \nl many tan and putty nhndos following close on Us heals. SIR SAM HUGHES’ NAME IN COURT The .ignsture of Deo Sir Hun Htighee, former Canadian minister of militia was brought oflcially Into tbe Wayne county circuit court Ihursday, In the probate of the will of Dr. William J. Datrey, who wak killed on tbe firing line in France It was nsrensary to estab lish proof of death, and Sir Sam's name was attached to a certificate showing that Dnvoy had died while • n the battle line Dr. Dare? own ed a Nitiall amount of real estate In Detroit, which will be sold for the ! eneftt of Ills mother, who lives In Cornwall, Png The case was heard by Judge Command. Northeastern college, condnoted suspires of the Boston Y M. C A. Is to celebrats Its twen tieth anniversary today and at the same time will formally Install Dr. i*rank P Speare a* president of the jnalltutlon. a. r- - --- A^*PAR^‘r-rmi [~==l=e!i MEMO Self-Reducing CorMb, Mbfllfl 1 twenty years ego, were tbe ink el MT*fl inventions embodying a bygieaie eOTMfcWi They eta still the mb ootaete saT radaae WM figure symmetrically, end ghra that support which means style with better health and looks. No othsr eofiftfljl has ever been so popular. Nona has bam ag rl •xtrn mv el vend I NEFFBCTrVBLYkBtaiMe Jg The pmn*4 Nmm k—M fmmtmrm are, * mmf M wm*n, worth mm mmrt thmm He tarn* Jh»| Ym can got this mevtm m NO OTfiEM alglll When anybody tries to sell yea e H fii|p 1 mg” corset that is art a woman and insist upon having the “imlMgg.* § There art marry IMITATIONS ts Ah— Mf* 1 fUJmcing Corset*, bat NOT ONE SUBSTTTUIi, fl ” Nicknaming” an imitation to— ad like “Sett- I Reducing” or M NeoH)”ds—7 wmksU s Ab— jl millions or notrr tram WEAK THESE TBBIMMU Most popular sons is evsr ends: sad mast eAdh bsesase they it the mmegt typos of tbs steal flgevai No! S ■"■■! ,'!«<*Mtk t—f host I sAfS No. SSS slwilw, wkh fwSor I |7M AJ Imv* wi-tlwSk UtdrarwlHh I AS of is* owwsil, in wsos B to M | These eoreets represent st Inset rwas as mask value, in material and work— ship, st tey ether BE A WBE WHMJI! Be wmt IT» a PBM Announcing the Pint Shewing es Advanced Spring Styles in Women's u 4 MM Suits Coats 0 { Dresses Skirts Waists Millinery Ail the Bright New Shades Ail the Stunning New Styles Come and See Our Unlimited Showing CRBDTT GLADLY KXTRNDKD SIMPLY PAY fl PVR Will ' ffiWYS 73 Bi 71 MICHI6A ” AVL the gTeat national advertis mmm era who appreciate a newa paper of character inciode The Hines in their country-covering cam paigns Many use no other medium In Detroit PAGE 7