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ft' THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, MA Y- 1 6 1 19 221 . . , ' - , V .. - . Boy 1 Eight Playing 'Strong Man' Pushes Chum to Death in River Hurls Him From Pier as Oarsmen, Thinking Shouts Are in Sport, Pay No Heed to Drowning Child. 'Alfreil Delia l'ctinn, clfrlit yenrs old, trill never try to bo u "strong man" nenln, nor, In nil probability, will lie ever "play hookey," for In tho i'ord ham Morgue Ih tho body of bis chum. Georgo Tcdcsco of No. 326 Kast HStli Street ns a result of Chnrlcy't) "show Ing off." Tho two boys, acromponlfil by Tony Valcntl, seven yenrs old, of No 426 College Avenue, went to tlio JIail"in River yesterday Instead of going to Public School No. 1 In College Avenue t H6th Street. Thoy amused them selves throwing things Into the water Oil Freddie began to brng about how strong ho was. Ho had been to a show and seen a strong man. and 'as he strutted up and down before his chums, felt of his musclo and bragged of what ho could do. , "I could shovoVyon guys off" tho dock easy, I bctcha," he said. A demonstration did not appeal to his companions and they suggested that Instead of showing his strength ho watch tho oarsmen rowing on the river. He Insisted on proving his strength and gave Tony a shove. Tony had hold of tho edgo of the vtiarf and didn't fall. George, how ever, had no hold of anything when he' was pushed, and he toppled Into the river. His whlto faco4 appeared onco or twice. Tony shouted and Freddie ran. Thoro wcro men rowing In Bhclls, but they thought tho boys were playing -nd paid no lioed to them. Llttlo Tony ran at once to school nnd told his teacher, Miss Annn Spar gen, whnt had happened nnd Klic noti fied tho police. Tho Ixxly of the drowned boy was recovcied. Georgo Tcdosco was one of seven children, and next to the oldest. Freddie admitted this morning that ho had pushed George, but Bald he didn't mean lo push him Into the water. Anyhow, he'added, he thought Georgo could swim George will bo burled to-morrow. COURT UPHOLDS SCIENCE CHURCH IN OUSTING Had Right to Expel Follower of Mrs. Stetson, Is Decision. Supreme Court Justice McAvoy to day-upheld the .trustees of tho Flrnt Church of Christ, SclentUt, In expel ling Walter Falrchlld, lawyer, No. 1 Liberty Street, from membership on the ground that ho Is "a loyal sup porter of ono who has been expelled from membership In the mother church," meaning Mr. Augusta E Stetson, the deposed leader. Mr. Falrchlld was expelled from tho church by tho vote of the Board of Trustees pursuant to a by-law adopt ed In Oct., J921, which was amended to existing canons of tho church's government. Mr. Folmhliii nimr-n.i that tho pasasgo of- tho by-law was not in good ralth, was a mere subter fuge upon which to baso charges of conduct therefora not dlclol to tho discipline of tho church nna mat tho by-law was void. In th decision tho Court, sold: "I think tho by-law Is fully author ized by tho defendant's corporuto powers ana is adapted to a proper ot restraint or members' orthodoxy, and whlln nlnintirr nnn in. wist his civil and property rights as uu muivjuuai snail do determined nc cording to the law of tho land, hi relations, rights and obligations arls ing-from his position as a member of this religious bodv mnv nnlv lut .1 terxnlned according to the laws and procedure enacted liy that Ixxly. Mo tion by defendants for judgment on the pleadings granted." V f StORSE TE.DE.Tb CO, Gay Old Sidney Smith once figured : If he made ono person happy each day, and lived 40 yenrs, he would have distributed 14, 600 bits of happiness. We beat Sidney's- life achievement every day. 37 Happiness Stores, 200 kinds of Happiness Candy, Happiness patrons galore. Figure up the pleasure ! Meantime get your share, all fresh nnd delicious. Happy Thought for Today: MOTHER'S OWN l(c HOME MADE CANDIBsOlT lb. United' Happiness Candy Stores There's one on your way home . . ind tnolhtr optoinf thU wk ! 400 FUtbuth Avenu Hitcntlon, Brooklyn HAMILTON I Another Big $15 Sale of 600 Silk Frocks Value? to $30! Canton Crcpc, Georgette, Roahanara, Crepe de Chine, Crepe Knit, etc. Smart Frocks in the vogue of bead, lace, ribbon or embroidery trimming. Many are attractively pleated, frilled or panelled in the newest mode. All. Are Wonderful Values at $15! HAMILTON GARMENT COt 307 Fifth Avenue, Near 31st Street Don't miss the Street Fair on Park Ave., 46th to 50th Streets, May 16-17.18, for The Association for the Aid of Crippled Children. Something for everyone) Dancing Circus JThentre f 1. The Streamer Hat .75 For the Sub-Flapper 'I HE small girl who isn't quite old enough. to he a flapper but who is just as distinct and as intriguing a type her selfshe is the one wiio wears this hat and wears it with all the dash and style of her older sister. It is natural color Panama with soft broad brim that turns down or up at will and .broad'swishing sash in navy blue, black, brown, delft or parakeet green. Certainly the ideal hat for general knock-about wear during the next four months. The price is a special one and as the quantity is limited the hats will probably last no longer than the day. j Other smart sports hats in splendid assortment are chosen especially for the little girl's vacation. Prices most moder ate throughout. FOURTH FLOOR Bathing Caps $1.75 $2.75 3.75 Very Specially Priced! YOU'LL feel as if you simply must get down on to the beach next Sunday when you see the fascinating array of bathing caps in our Toilet Goods Department. They are gayer, 'more becoming than those of any past year. If you are anxious to protect your delicate complexion even in the water, you will want one of the baxhing hats 'with skull cap and a broad protective brim. Liyers and layers of petals in orchid, blue, grey, yellcw, red or green are beguilingly flower-like on a close fitting cap. Rubber ized bftndinna to tie over a diving cap follows the penchant for the Paisley shawl pattern, with bright Paisley coloring. The prices above include caps, hats and bathing suit bags. r i TOILET OOODS DEPARTMENT GROUND FLOOR It's easy to grow thin to music' The Wallace Reducing Records will tell you how it's done. A demon strator is in out Victrola Depart ment daily this week, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30. Wallace Records, set, 25. VICTROLA DErARTMENT-iSEVENTH FLOOR Women's Shoes qA Clearance 6.85 WITHIN this exceptional collection pi" women's pumps and oxfords, all -taken from stock and reduced from much higher prices ybu will find almost every style you could wish. All patent leather, all bfack kid or calfskin. All grey or fawn surde. Tan kid or calfskin. Combinations of patent leather with grey or fawn suede Styles for every occasion from tailored ' to full dress wear. urlll siza in the collection hut not in every style .SCI.OND HOOk Lord & Taylor 1 FIFTH - AVENUE - "' ' '" ' ' " i i ii .ii tv ' 1 oA Special SMay Skle of. Women's Capes and Cape Wraps 39-50 49.50 PRICE is the first point. We have had made up hundreds of capes and cape-wraps, and written $39.50 or $49.59 on every price tag a very special price for our very special May selling. VARIETY is the second .point. There are styles and materials to suit every type of woman, light and dark colors, practically every kind of summer fur and ornamentation. QUALITY is the third point quality of material, quality of workman ship. A special event in every way. You cannot do better than buy your summer wrap from this collection. THIRD FLOOR 2A Clearance Women's Formal Gowns, 35 MUCH reduced from the early-season prices, these gowns of crepe romame and Georgette are an extremely good purchase for afternoon or dinner wear. One model is a copy of a.French import,, another is fashioned of dyed lace, another uses flat colored beads, effectively. THIRD FLOOR Sports Skirts, 12.75 WE have paid particular attention to creating a good value in these sports skirts. An excellent quality of material has been, chosen, an'tj careful workmanship msis'ted upon throughout. Plain tailored and plaited models are included, and jhe materials are crepe dc Chine, Canton crepe, novelty silks, wool Canton and flannel. THIRD FLOOR The New Bathing Suits WISE is she who-protects a milky skin witn one or tne so-new and so smart bathing .suits, high' of neck, long of sleeve, made of sun-defying jersey, and daintily finished in white 16.50 Taffeta Suift, bound with, taffeta, gingham, repeat a type of suit pop. ;ular at. the French beaches,.27.50 Checked gingham is pretty, for frolic some youth, and trimmed with nek r.ick, may be had at 12.50 A rubberized silk bandana head. handkerchief lends a brilliant note of color ...... 1.95 And bathing capes in becoming soft shades of rubberized satin or moire are priced at 40 Ratine bathing robes, 3.95 and 4.95 Just a glimpse of the new beach and bathing suits so varied in style 47.Q5toS52.50 r ' THIRD FLOOR f 7 - & Kttlc Tots' Washable . Fabric Hats FLOWERED sunbonnets of voile, the quaintest, most delightful things for tiny girls. Sheer organdie in lovely pastel. tints, orchid, blue, rose, lace trim med and ruffled, lost practical boyish hats of pique for the beach. ' 95c, 1.50, 1.75, 1.95 Pongee hats and bonnets arc slightly more formal for party wear in the sum mer ...... 1.75, 1.95 FOURTH FLOOR Protect Your Furs THIS is more than ever important since warm weather, has certainly come to stay A Every day passed is one more in which you take chances with your hand some furs if they are not in cold stor age. ln our Storagt Vault? your furs aye protected against Io by theft, fire or moths. If you do not wish to bring your furs in, telephone Fitzroy 1900, and a messenger will call for them. Uaults on the Premises. FOURTH FLOOR Porch Frocks To Wear eWpw YOU want a number of them these days, to wear on the porcrwmd about the house. One or two in gingham. One in tissue gingham, ' and at least one in white dimity. You may have almost as many, as you could wish when you can buy them at such moderate prices. 2.95, 3.95; 4.95 Checked ging ham and tissue gingham. Simple, becoming waistline models with white collar and cuffs and crochettd buttons offsetting the bright colored checks, One is sketched above. 5.50 White dimity, a charming frock foe hot weather wear. SBCJOND FLOOR To SMatch. Your Tweed Suit Hand Bags Special, $3.95 THEY are in all the tweed colorings, soft blue, rose, orchid,' tan, green, grey as well as black and dark brown. "And the (styles are most original as well as decidedly practical. They 'are made o genuine eCrase calf 'lined with moire and fitted with change purse and mirror in every case. There is a long flt wallet style and a square, very roomy model with three generous pockejs. The price is exceptionally low. Yom Will Find Here Welts of Leather to'SMatch -These Wags GROUND FLOOR lit