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PMCEOF WALES
“Bookish the Prince Will
Never Be”
EQUAL AMONG EQUALS
Would Not Accept Any Tribute Ex
cept on His Merits—Played Foot
ball, Tennis, Golf, Racquets
and Rowed
London, November 20.—(Correspondence
of tbe Associated Press.)—The Prince of
Wales' career at Oxford—hia studies, his
sports, his friendships—are described in
a statement given out by Dr. T. H. War
ren, president of Magdalen college, Ox
ford.
“Bookish the prince wHl never be,’’
says Dr. Warren, “not a Beauclerk, still
less a British Solomon. Kings, pbrhaps
fortunately, seldom are this last. But
the prince will not want for pqwer of
ready and forcible presentation, either in
speech or writing. All the time at Ox
ford he was learning more and more of
men, gauging character, xvatchlng its
play, getting to know what Englishmen
are like, both individually and In the
man.’’
The prince finished his second year at
Magdalen and was to hare returned for
at leaet one more term had not the war
out short his course. He arrived at Ox
ford at 18 years of age. Dr. Warren
continues:
Well Forward in Studies
"He was well forward In the studies
and training of the navy, but naturally
somewhat new*er to, and less directly pre
pared for university life and studies than
the public school boy. In a very few
weeks he began to find his feet and de
velop rapidly. From the first he took
his own line, with equal modesty and
firmness, .determined that he would be
really an 'equal among equals,' that he
would seek and accept no tribute except
on his merits, that he would take as
habitual and assiduous trouble to avoid
deference and preference as others take
to cultivate it. His natural dignity and
charm and the good sense and good feel
ing of his college companions, enabledj
him to go far In this resolve without |
mishap.
“He made a wide acquaintance. His'
rooms were more and more open to his j
friends and his friends’ friends. He j
played football, tennis, golf, racquets; he
motored; he ran with the college boats:
he ran a great deal with the beagles; he j
shot at various country houses round '
Oxford: he rode, for exercise, and to |
hounds. In this last accomplishment he
started at a disadvantage, but by real
perseverance and pluck soon made up
for it. He was withal a punctual and
diligent member, in the ranks, of the
officers’ training corps. He drilled, hei
marched, he went into camp like any !
other private.
“As to his set studies, his tlms was'
short: the career for which he wee to
prepare was a unique one. Strict educa
tional economy had to be practiced.
French, German and English, especially
the command of literary expression in
li s own language, were necessary for him.
History, political economy, political sci
ence and constitutional law were desir
able.
Friendship With Tutor
“For this last study he was singularly
fortunate 1n having at hand one of the
first living authorities in the late Sir
William Anson. Sir William at once put
the prince at his ease and there sprung
up between them a friendship which grew ,
and strengthened every term. Together,
beginning with the British system, they
went through the constitutions of the.
world, the prince reading and writing and
taking notes, and Sir William talking and i
expounding.
"Side by side -with this, the prince at
tended lectures on history, political econ- 1
omy and political science. He also had
many special hours of instruction with
the university teachers of French and
German. lie went for special tuition in
history to the college tutors In that sub
ject, and every week he wrote an Eng
lish essay for the president. Lectures
he chiefly attended in the earlier part j
of his career. More and more as the
time went on he found that he preferred
the Oxford system of private and Indi
vidual instruction.’’
Of the prince s work In English composi
tion. which Dr. Warren himself super
vised, his teacher says: “His essays,
which at first were conscientious repro
ductions and compilations, became more
and more his own, both In thought and
expression. In the end, though not yet
20, and only at the age when many boys
are just beginning Oxford, he acquired
, a considerable /nastery. Gifted with a
good Verbal memory, a freshness of view,
and decided independence of character,
his essays, if not exactly literary, be
came more and more interesting and elo
quent or striking, If only in their genuine
sincerity and simple honesty.
“Those who knew him well will agree
that, few undergraduates, taking things
all around, get more, Jf so much, out of
two years. Oxford might have given him
a little more. The cumulative Influence
of her studies and her life might have
deepened him still further, but he leaves
her, if young, already able to be, what
England expects, a force and factor in
national life.”
Murderous Rain of Lead
There can be no doubt that It is the ar
tillery rather than the Infantry which is
playing the most deadly part in the
piesent conflict, says Tit-Bits. The arms
which are principally employed in the
former branch of the service are the
machine guns, which pour a terrifying
rain of lead Into the opposing forces, and
the weapon which hurls the shell known
as shrapnel, probably the most destruc- I
tive arm in light artillery. The Injuries
of the greater portion of the wounded
have been inflicted by the bullets flung
hither and thither when this missile ex
plodes.
Shrapnel receives Its name from Gen.
H. Shrapnel, who invented the shell dur
ing the Peninsular war. This Ingenious
artillerist conceived the Idea of filling a
hollow shell with small metallic odds
and ends, and providing it with an ex
plosive charge. When the latter was de
tonated. naturally the contents were scat
tered In all directions. The shrapnel,
however, has undergone considerable ira
. provemont in recent years, its deadliness
and destructiveness having been accentu
ated to a remarkable degrees, says “Navy
and Army illustrated.” Its design is
somewhat varied, for while under cer
tain conditions all requirements are ful
filled by the shell striking the ground
and exploding under contact, at others it
Is necessary to cause the shell to explode
-while in mid-air and at a predetermined
range.
The modern shrapnel shell Is a steel cyl
inder, which is packed with bullets, and
carries the explosive charge. The shell
Is capped with either a percussion or time
COMFORT WITHOUT EXTRAVAQANC1
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WEST 43D STREET JUST EAST OF
TIMES SQUARE, NEW fORK
465 ROOMS 270 BATHS
EUROPEAN PLAN ONLY
ROOM WITH BATH <2.50 ft $3 OO
DITTO. FOR TWO. S3 50 ft S4 OO
IFIRE FOR RESERVATION OUR pLPENSS
Let’s Get About This Xmas Shopping I
In Earnest Now-Drennens is the Store i
The Store of a Million Gifts. The Only Department Store Giving WC Green Stamps
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No Finer Gift
A Than Furs
/// No Better Stock Than Drennens
/ / No Better Values Anywhere
?/ ) A gift of unsurpassed ele
/ gance, with no hint of its low
ph price may be had in these
j&\ luxurious furs, developed
gracefully into sest and
HR0y| pieces of approved fasliion.
|xjgSgf Genuine pelts with fine rich
fay fur. Coney, fitch, Iceland
Fox, Mink and Timber wolf
sets or separate pieces,
priced most reasonably.
Special ShQwing of Child
ren’s Furs Monday at Ex
I ceedingly Low Prices
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What Better Than a Gift of Silk or Dress Woolen
What more sensible re- Beautiful line of all silk Special Prices on Black
membranee for wife sis- 40_inch PopUns. Sold Velvet
ter or mother? Visit the , ,
Dress Goods stocks, invariably for $1.25 or l or coat dress or basque.
trained salespeople will more. Monday and qq% a Ue'
help you in selection and Til^ £\f\ 97 b !o no value’,$2-50‘
price, “ $1.00 £s:ZV5h/ui
are beyond comparison m lor. di1 . ,. Ns1 IIII
their cheapness. 54-inch Colored Broad- ' ‘“'J va lle 01 *
42 and 44-inch all wool doth at the biggest bar- Other extra ordinary bar
Dress Goods that have „ . 0,T0V gains, that lack of space
sold for $1.25 and $1.50 all gam y0U eVer b°UgM’ prevents mentioning, are
season. Monday OQ~ I obtainable in this stock,
and Tuesday .... Oi/V quality . | Let us show you.
A Gift of Ready-to
Wear is Practical
and Appropriate
The possibilities for satisfactory selection are
endless in the Suit Store, and no better values
are obtainable anywhere. Prices have not been
advanced for the holidays as is sometimes the
case, rather they are much lower than usual.
No matter what your selection—Suit, Coat or
Dress—whether for yourself or for a gift, com
ing from Drennen's it has the enviable reputa
tion of years behind it and adds distinction to
the giver, so your satisfaction is assured.
j It will be in more demand than ever this season. Make
selection now while assortments are unbroken. Prices
here are especially low.
; Manicure pieces, hair pin trays, hat brushes, cold
cream jars, powder boxes, hair receivers, combs, hair
brushes, hand mirrors, buffers, tooth brush holders,
talcum powder boxes, soap boxes, each (PJf AA
from 25c to. VW.UU
Genuine cut glass salt cellers, 15c, others CA p
. styles, each, up to ....1/vFC
Cut Glass Specials
Genuine cut glass salt and Glass Values, Up to $6.00
pepper cellars, sterling sil- All Sold at One QQ
ver top, each from p Price .
25c to. • ***' Consists of the following,
Cut glass perfume bottles, pieces, 3 pint jug, the new
each from (PC 00 roc^ crystal patterns, 8 *
49c to. vU*vl/ inch bowls, oval nut bowls,
Cut glass powder boxes, mayonnaise sets, butter
each from AA dish and cover, comports,
$1.50 to. «Ptl*UU celery dishes, set of 6 tum
Cut glass hair receivers, biers, sugar and cream set,
each from (PP OO sandwich plates, vases.
$1.50 to. VWtUU Assortment No. 2—6-inch
Sp ecial assortment of I handled nappies, bonbon
Brass and felt novelties, dishes, olive dishes, mus
hand made linen novelties, tard jars, spoon trays,
tie racks, calendar pads, small vases, all beautifully
shaving pads, telephone gut in the new designs,
hooks, etc. fom AA regular price, AQ
19c to. $1.50, special .... J/OC
Why Not Give a Box of
Darnless Buster Browns
Four Pairs Are Guaranteed
to Wear Four
Months
In Boxes at
$1.00
Each
Soft, cool and comfortable
on your feet; all colors, all
styles. A perfect fit and a
perfect gift for everybody.
Kesolved:—That if every
one wears Buster Brown’s
Santa Claus will find no
holes in the Christmas
socks.
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Bargain Basement Specials
Best Calicoes, in all shades, \
at, yard .
36-inch light and dark Percales; O «
values up to 12'/->c, at, yard.Ot
Clean Cotton Batting Q „
at, roll .
Best grade light and dark Outings Dp
Avondale Cliambrays p
at, yard .OC
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Hundreds of
Holiday
Handkerchiefs
Attractively Boxes
Ladies’ Shamrock, both
plain and corded borders.
Each 5c.
Dozen.
Ladies’ three-colored Ini
tial Handkerchiefs. EAp
The dozen.
Ladies’ Embroidered Cor
ner Handkerchiefs; O 1 p
12M*c value. Special O .‘1
Ladie,s’ Longfellow Initial
Handkerchiefs,
three to box.
Toadies’ Script or Plain Ini
tial Handkerchiefs, linen
finish.
6 for ..
Large showing Holiday
Handkerchiefs, hand
painted boxes. About time
to he looking at these. All
prices.
Children’s Initial Handker
chiefs—three to package,
assorted color let- OAp
ters. The package ^ivrV
Children’s Colore d Em
b r o i d e ry Handkerchiefs;
3 to
box .
Children’s All Linen Col
ored Initial Handkerchiefs.
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Xmas Gloves Make Welcome Gifts
asents_,for Centlmeri and Kaysey* Silk Lined Cashmere Gloves.
tohft?UM ?- i»m' i„T ,e best ^, -5- $1 76, look good and wear better. PA
?;.00, ?2.2o Kitl Olovcs on the murke*. Price...._ OUC
(Moves *enecia'meri KnsIish talking Kayser’a Leatherette Gloves, grays and
at . ... -$1.25 chamo,s' black and whlt®> th« (JfJp
Knitted Woolen Gloves and Mittens for the younger set, In variety at prices
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Sd^The One Big Reall
4g-*$ Toy Department
Keeps Open House For The
Kids This Week
(Second Floor of the Hardware Store)
J 2021-2023 Second Ave.
J/O'V*’®*1-* Come and bring the kiddies all to the Land of |
/ K Bdieve, where wishes are quickly trans
it ® formed into realities by good old Santa Claus, and
where “grown-ups” ot gentle hearts are never too
old to renew their youth.
Oh, yes, there will be more toys than ever this
year at the big Dreunen Toy Store, and in greater
!variety. The war clouds in unhappy Europe are
not going to spoil the joys of the fittle folks in
Birmingham, for ’wav last summer toys were com
ing across the ocean for the “Big Drennen
Store’s” Christmas Toyland, which is better, big
ger and brighter than ever, and in addition to
these, more “made in America” toys than ever
before are here to make glad the hearts of little
tots on Christmas mom. Popular prices prevail
We Are Sole Sellers in Bir
mingham of Mrs. Smith’s In
destructible Dolls, Made in I
Alabama. |
Here indeed is “joy everlasting”—a Doll that
can’t be broken. Knock her about as you will.
Made of stockinet, hand shaped and hand painted
features. Not like a rag doll in the least. The
prices are very small considering the excellence
of the Dolls. (At the Main Store, let Floor) I j
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Choose From These Excellent Values in White Goods, Blankets, Art Linens, Bed Spreads and Fine Linens
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Xmas Xmas
Suggestions Suggestions
36 inch all pure, sheer Handker- I Finn [ inane
chiefs Linens, A P_ HI Tlllc LIIICIIS
69c value. Yard.v*DC
One lot fine 72-inch Irish Table
36-inch all pure, sheer Handker- Damask; values up to rrtT
chiefs Linen; QPC/» $L25, at, yard . /DC
$1.25 value. Yard .
One lot fine douBle* faced Satin
45-Inch all pure Handkerchief Damask, 72 inches wMe; values
Linen for gentlemen; JQ up to $1.75, AO
75c value. Yard .rtOC at, yard . OOC
Bookfold Linweave In pure One lot fine all linen Napkins,
white, very sheer; -| A all sizes; values up to d»A pfA
15c value. Yard--lUt $4.00, at, dozen _ «P^iD"
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Xmas Xmas
Suggestions Suggestions |
In White Goods In Fine Bed Spreads |
38-inch Unweave, very sheer; 1.1 4 « • ,, , H
35c value, tine Satin Spreads, in
at. yard .auC beantit‘(d patterns, seal- %
36-inch very soft and shSer, loped or plain hemmed •
value, at, yard ... lUC $3-^, Value, QC
12 yards Imperial Longcloth, 36 »t.<PA«vU
S“«7"!,0,rOr'1.. 98c Spre.*, in
Double fold fine Check Dimity; ««adoped. or plain hem
12 i-2c value. 1 a ’ tried; values up fA
at- -vard .- - IOC f ta$7.5fi,ai .... HOU
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| fuse. The former explodes when It comes I
| into contact with a solid object, and is
■ used extensively against approaching in
. untry, while the jatter, the time fuse,
can be sot to burst practically at any
range, and is essentially useful for at
tacking entrenched infantry. Well-timed
shrapnel is capable of inflicting far great
er injuries upon entrenched troops than
i any other miesfle. and at the same time
I is most unnerving. A third variety of
shrapovd .n common use is that employed
against approaching cavalry.
' h. m irderous effect of shrapnel Is
enhanced by the fact that not only are
the bullets cgntained in the shell driven
with terrific force in the desired direction,
but the steel case itself is broken into
small Pieces by the bursting charge. While
the bullets inflect clean, circular injuries,
the jugged pieces of metal of the pulver
ized case tear gaping wounds. At the
same time It Isacapable of wrecking wide
spread destruction on buildings, because
the shell explodes with great fury.
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Conenered at Last*
U iTiifc/hi Writ, for Proof.
Ilr llr. Chase-* H icial Blood and Narva Tablets.
Dr. Ch*sa,JJi N. enth Street. Philadelphia, l'a.
Dine IP-SAN-KOS PILE BEMi uY
IT iiSSia 'v'*, instant relist in Itehmg.
as aaarur J»edlngor Protruding Piles. Nle.
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A Mexican Trick
•To know nothing of the affairs of
one's next-door neighbor may be com
mendable Ignorance so far as Individu
als are concerned, says the San Anionlo
Light. No such compliment Is due the
United States, however, for Its Ignor
ance of things Mexloan. In many In
stances this Ignorance is monumental—
just as If Mexico was nonexistent and
Spanish was a "dead" language. Perhaps
no evidence has been more weighty In
demonstrating the fact that Mexico Is
a land apart than that found In recent
experiences of Galveston merchant*
with bogus Mexican money.
According to a dispatch from the Ol*
under City, counterfeit bills of the one
hundred-peso denomination gained cir
culation there. Each bill of that Issue
was flnely lithographed, and the fig
ures "100'’ and the words “Un clen
DROPSY
SPECIALIST
AtiillT gl.e gulch relief, here
filer ed men, geemlng*
neee. Swelling enel .lion bre.lh .oou
/one. orieu glee* entire relief in u
A 25 day*. Trial treatment .eut ffW
rnnNAR r. GREEN f,w
luictiwr to Dr. H. H. Unm • San
MO AusMU Mis.. Bax ft. Atlaata. ft*
pesos” appeared conspicuously on its*
face. One unacquainted with the Span
ish language would likely accept such’
bill at the current exchange value of
100 Mexican dollars, "paper money." On
closer examination each of the bills was
seen to bear the following legend: "Kl
Banco Nacional de Feltctdad pagara
ties cientos secenta y clnoo dlas de
fellcla." The maker of such "currency”
could hardly be convicted of counter
feiting, for In perfectly plain Spanish
the holder Is promised merely 365 days
of happiness. Of course, the charge of
obtaining money under false pretense
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might be proved against one who suc
cessfully circulated the bills. If he at
tempted to circulate them and failed
he might take refuge behind the plausi
ble plea that he was only "fooling.*’
•CORD’S J
RESTORATIVE*