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THE BRATTLEBOHO DAILY REFORMER; FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1022. A MARRIED FLAPPER. Slit' CiHs Herself a Failure and Blames the Community. 'J lic writer of thi is ah ex-ilapper has been married near'.;- two years wliosu hu-hanil is iindiiig out that lie lias usumed the support of an ex pensive luxury and become res po liable in nurt for the upkeep of a wet vvah luuiidry. As an u.-sistant, a helper, a home maker lor a steady, hard working liusl)aiid 1 am out of place. As a wife I am a failure ami )t is not my lault. the community spent hundreds, per haps thousands, of dollars on my educa tion, for 1 was graduated from hih school, but persistently refused to re gard 'me as a national asset and insisted that 1 become a cojr in the immense wheel of commercial life. The commun ity fashioned me inio an oliice assist ant and disregarded entirely the fact that nature intended me to be a wife and mother. 1 can neither cook nor wash, iron nor sew, and I fear to bear children, for I do not know how to care for them, even though 1 realize now that it takes more than a wife to make a home for a man; It takes a wife and children. iuod cooking is a very important de tail of home life and ood cooks are not born so but become s'irli as the result of intelligent, thoughtful observation and experiment, ami 1 have discovered that there is no royal road to becoming a go,)d cook in a few months. Fine sewing is an ait of which I know iii thintr, and to speak to me of clear starching is equivalent to talking in a foreign language. Multiply my ease by hundreds of thou sands and the danger that will threaten the ba-ic -Nordic- stock in this country at s;iii!' time should b? apparent to all. The nation, the stale, tlu- community should jointly provide a remedy, and it is a hemilean task; as a starter I ven ture to submit tlia' o erediicat ion at publ'i- expense tends to keeji a large number of boys and girls at school dur ing the very vears when knowledge of household arts and habits of economy, thrift, iidu-tiv are nnt readily ac quired, and 1 believe therefore that edu cation above th" grammar grades should be at private evpense and not provided for by ginvr.il taxation. I realize that I am a pretty helpless piece ef female nufchi i:"rv. that the maid i employ, v, )e can neither read n;r write, i- one of the aristocrats among v. .; U.,.r worn- !i. I i a v her .i a month, everything found, private harthroom, no ; -leng or b.nhig. Including her nmin :i',d !'.a l cost to us of our maid is i. tore than a mont h Sl,"20.'l a vie r. Mi hn-?ai'd receives s(.o(!ii a year and :'U per cent of his salary is needed to oav for service I should be able to reader in my share of the matrimonial on rt m i -hip. This outlay is necessary b -,ui-" the c-immui'ity failed to pro vide that the f' males of the human n.TTi in the I'iit"l States should le le. doped as household ma miners aud hum: nmkers. New York Herald. farm drainage in vi:rmont. Flans Outlinnl Yhrrc'y lowlands May lie Improved. The extension service, college of agri culture, rnivrsity of Vermont, in co operation with the United States de partment of agriculture, has during the last two or three years given consider able attention to farm drainage in Ver mont. A drainage engineer from the federal department lias visited various M'ctiuiis of the state and laid out a mini 1 er of drainage system. In Vermont the lands needing drain age may be flivided into three classes: ( 1 ) The flat or Hay loam soils found along I.nke Champhiin and Iako .Mem pin caag. .g, ( I The areas of muck or p'al -:'i!s along Utter creek and a,rca f sei ned or swamp land found on the "i:io-.-ki river. C'.i The many small farms -enttered throughout the state. The lii ; two el.isses are. in general. sul je t ', reclamation by drainage at rea Min;:l le cost, but economy requires that sueii 'amis usually be handled in com parative huge tracts. This requires co-ope, ,i i inn among the landowners. It i- with the third class the scat tered areas of seeped or swampy land that tiie individual fanner of Vermont is most concerned. VERNON". Diplomas Iresented to Four. Pretty graduation exercises were held in the Union church Friday eveniner, when four members of the eighth grade of the center school received diplomas. The ollieers of the class were: l'res?1 dent, William Johnson; secretary, Na thalie Carr. The class colors were pink and white; cluss motto, Our Goal is the Mountain Top. Member of the class were Nathalie Carr. William Johnson, lJf-mond . Tenny. Harold Klodgett. The program included invocation ' by Rev. K. VI. Jones; commencement greet ings by Nathalie Carr; exercises by pu pils of No. 7 school, pupils of South school and pupils of the North school: recitations by Raymond Tenney and Harold Biodgett ; our dreams, class of 1PH2; address to graduates by Ifev. 10. K. Jones; presentation of diplomas by Supt. Ethel A. Eddy; parting song by class of V.i-2-2. Why Einii Stopited Touting. In his earlier years Caruso used to play the (lute. One day a salesman tried to induce him to buy a phonograph, and he suggested to Caruso that he play his time to test the machine. After hear ing the record, the ilutist asked: "Is that what I did?" "Yes. sir." " exactly as I played it?" "Exactly, sir. Isn't, it wonderful? You II buy the phonograph?" ".No," said Caruso, shuddering, "but I'll sell the flute." Boston Transcript. Mrs. B. A. Willey of West Northfield was a visitor in town Monday. J. T. Wright and family spent Sun day in Whitingham, where they visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. 15. IF Newton were vis itors .Sunday at Hansom. Akley'sj in C ifi I ford. Charles Wright of Whitingham spent the week-end at his home with .Mrs. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. 1'hilip Johnson of West Rrittleboro were visitors with his par ents Sunday. The ladies' circle will serve a supper Wednesday, June 11. A business meet ing will be held in the afternoon. Mrs. K. N. Clark and children left Monday for Shelton. Conn., to visit rel atives. They also will visit in Holyoke. Mr. and Mlrs. Henry Harrington aud child of llrattlebom were wecU-ind guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ihvight i'hette pli ce. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Jennison are keeping house in the Hubbard tene ment, where thev had stored their goods. Mr. and Mrs. Tiniest Whitney and twj children of West Northtield and Mr. aud Mrs. Herbert I'.oyd of Atteol were visitors Sunday at J). H. Yose's. .Nils. H. W. Knight of West lirat tltboro was a guest at the Miller farm fn m Friday to Sunday and called on friends and relatives in the neighbor hood. There were delegates from thi-i tovn at the Windham County Sunday school convention in Westminster I Wednesday. Eleven delegates went from South Vernon. t Mrs. V. A. Sears of the Putnam school II will entertain the children of the north! school and the Guilford school on the 'vening of June 1". :;t a lawn party. Th.'ir parents and friends are invited. Among those who attended the meet ing of the Tobacco Growers association at Laurel park lat week were lr. F. Hamilton. John W. Hamilton. S. S. Pike, J. T. Wright, William Yi:tler he;'d. Mrs. Charles Hutchinson, who was taken ill while visiting in Greenfield. Wi-s able to come to the home of her daughter. Mrs. John Mclndoe, but was taken suddenly ill again Sato-'. y and is umker the care of a physician. Miss Mary Carter of lint land came Wednesday to visit her sister. Miss Elizabeth Carter, and friend, Mi-s Marv C reelle, teachers in town schools. All left Saturday for their homes in Rutland. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Tv. iss of Woleott came by automobile Sunday to take their daughter. Miss Claudia Tw iss, home at the close i f her school. Miss Gertrude P. town accompanied them to be a guest of Miss Twiss a week. Miss Iorothv Edwards and friend, M iss liertha Daly of Pratt hdtoro were visitors Friday and Saturday at Mrs. M. I. Heed's.' Other visitors recently wir.1 Mr. and Mrs. Ernc-t Heed of New Voik city aud Miss Allie Morse of Pi att leboro. Miss Elizabeth Jones of Providence, H. I., who came to attend commence ment exercises at North field seminary an i whose sister. Miss Grace .Jones, was a member of the graduating class, left Tuesday for her home. She was a guest of Miss .Judith Jones while here. Children's day will be observed next Sunday in the Union church at lu. to. when a program will le presented by the primary classes of the Sunday si hool. Diplomas will be presented to those promoted; Sunday school at noon: Christian Endeavor service at 7 HINSDALE, N. II. John Snow is home from Worcester tech. ' Sylvia Dickerman is ill with measles. Mis Julia. Streeter is caring for her. Miss Doris Thayer has jrone to North field to do clerical work in the adminis tration building. George Wheeler of Walpole was in town last week. His father, returned home with him for a visit. The strawberry supper at the Univcr salist church vestry was well patron ized. It was served under the Street ion, of the domestic booth committee. June G was a very enjoyable day for the Hinsdale Women's club. About noon 'J(j members and guests started on an automobile picnic party. Their pic nic lunch out in the open had to be changed to an indoor party on account of a hard shower. Nearing the home of Mr. Bailey in Mount Hermon, "with his permission, all the party were made comfortable in his large barn, where they spread their bountiful lunches. They journeyed to Ye O'd Decrfield, vis iting the historic building and library. The and The climax of the day was a chicken waflle supper at Sweet -heart Inn. party arrived home about 9 o'clock. GREEN IilVER. Bell is with relatives in Henry non. Dr." White was called to attend Lewis Pittinger Wednesday at YV ill Dennison's. Mr. Glazier and " daughters, Anna and Sarah, have gone to to visit cousins. The auction at Lyman brought out a large, company lveiything sold well. Raymond Wells is repairing the build ings used by the late Henry Stowc for paint shop and storehouse. Mr. Wells plans to occupy it for a home in the near future. Ver- Mrs. Mrs. Esther, Newfane Glazier's Tuesday. DEATHS. BrattlelKiro (Memorial hospital). (Turner) Griggs, OO, rigg ot Wimlsor, tor- In June S. Mrs. lOIlen wife of I-A wood ( merly of Brattlelxiro. fWM M&-yriWj 1 tvi O ( deck; A Super Screen Classic V That Will Awaken the Memories of the Days When "We Were a Couple of Kids." 46 School Days Keep Scratching. Said the little red rooster: "Gosh all hemlock, things are tough. Seems that worms are getting scarcer, and I cannot find enouuh. Wbat s become of all those fat ones is a mvsterv to me; There' were thousands through that rainy spell, but now where can they be? The old black hen who heard him did not grumble or complain, She had ".one through lots of dry spells and had lived through floods of rain: So' she (lew upon the grindstone and slu gave lier claws a whet. As she said: "I've never sic the time there were no worms to get." She picked a new and unduir spot; the earth was hard and firm; Tie- little rooster .jeered. "New ground; That's no jda-e for a worm." The old black hen just spread her feet. she dug both fast and free. "1 must go to the worm,'' she said, 'the worms won't come to me." The rooster vainly spent his day. through habit, by the ways Where fat. round worms had passed in squads back in the rainy days. Win u nightfall found him supperlcss. lie growled in accents rough: "I'm hungry as a fowl can be. Condi tions sure are tough." He turned then to the old black hen and said: "It's worse with you. For you're not only hungry, but you must be t ircd, too. I rested while I watched for worms, so I feel fairlv perk: But 'how are von. Without worms, too? and after all that work." The old black hen hopted to her perch and dropped her eyes to sleep. And murmured in a drowsy tone: "Young man. hear you this and weep; I "iii full of worms and happy, for I've dined lnth long and well. The worms are there as always but I had to dig like ! " Oh. here and there red roosters still are holding sales positions, Thev cannot do much business now be cause of poor conditions. But soon as things get right again they'll soli a hundred firms Meanwhile the old black hens are out and gobbling up the worms. Holyoke Transcript. - evening service at Vernon Grang" held an interest in; and instructive meeting Saturday eve ning. the lecture hoiir being in charg of Mrs. M. I. Heed. Among the visi-j tors present were State .Master O. I.. Martin of Plainfiehl, Past District Dep uty 11. W. Sargent, Mrs. Sargent, Dis trict Deputy O. H. Whitney and Mrs. Whitney of Bratt lelKiro. w ho helped to make the meeting a success. Delicious i"f reshment s of sandwiches, cake, lem onade and candy were provided and served by Ralph Gates. Will Make You Feel Younger, Better, Happier. "The Kabe Ruth of the Laughter League." PRINCESS THEATRE MONDAY AND TUESDAY After-School Matinee Monday. I m m W3 LZSS Wlfl1ll1T1TTrnr"TITirTTf1tWmilttllMtHllrnilHi NMiKNUlllnillMIIIIIIIINMltMllini IMMtlU MM, 1 h .ti A . i A B C A Palm Beach Suit offers the mosi comfort and service for your money. Sport models, regulars and slouts, in colors that are all the go this season. Priced $13 and $14 Tropical Worsteds in neat grays at $20. H..P. Wellman & Co., Inc. Members of Besse-Foster System H SU TS Kim Mi m m m rt Ar Pi'- ! 1 THl 1 1 jt -" - -1! I gt N U I ClOTM fQ ANO TRADE ma OVNCO ev ooooaw. wp6Tto co Brand New Voile and Gingham Dresses For Vacation, Afternoon and Street Wear n0 woman is ready.for X almost gingham or voile frock m a styie every occasion. lMeas the newest colors The newest style ideas t trimmings nd some of the pretty lace ana eatures o -these are a few. ot tnc : n:CTv.am and Voile FrocKs. tnesc vji"& . t.,t.v. PRICED AT ALL bf- Spring Coats in Three Remarkable Sales Groups $11.75, $14.75, $19.75 Coats that have been selling from $20 to $32.50, of camel's hair, tweeds, home spuns and Pollettes. Many are late arrivals and are the very newest in style and ma terial and in all popular shades. Spring Suits at Clearance Prices Tweeds, Serges, Tricotines $16.50 to $30.00 Suits, Reduced to $9.75 and !1G.75 BaroneXte Satin and Novelty Silk Sport Skirts The Very Newest Silk Stripe Eponge, in several attrac tive color combinations solid color Baron ette Satins, and all silk novelty sports skirts, $5.98, $6.98 to $12.75 Silk Sport Scarfs In a wonderful assortment of the very smartest colorings, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98 Batliing Suits, Shoe and Caps There is, after all, nothing quite like an all wool Jer sey Bathing Suit. It is good looking, wears well, and pro vides just the right warmth when the day or the water is just a bit nippy. Some rather swagger color combinations and new neck lines are the features you will notice in these suits. Ladics"Suits ?S.9S, $3.98, $4.98 to $7.9S Children's Suits 9S to $3.9S Bathing Caps, new ideas.. 25, 50, G9, 9S Bathing Shoes 50-9S Bath Towels and Wash Cloths Turkish Towels for bathers. Large, heavy nap towels. All white, or with colored borders, at 25, I55f , C9 Wash Cloths, all white or with good looking colored bor ders lO, 13VtV15, 1? Summer Corsets SEVERAL NEW STYLES 1 79c, $1.25, $2.25, ; $2.75 Brocaded, taped styles ; boner or of the eorsotette idea, with gooil, substantial clastic web inserts. All Splendid quality coutil. " Ideal for Hot Weather 1 Bamleaux. net. rdain and brocaded, in all ... sizes. Flesh or white, 25S -19S 69S 70c Itandeaux for stout figures, 98 to $1.19 Girdle Style Corsets, elastic web top, of fine summer weight coutil, for medium . and slender figures $2.50 A sJrwrial fir-nun nf rVtrcota nf SI 7I4?f4Xtft- T.in-ht wpiirht in kpvpphI ivMnlar m:il-p or - - o . ------ i i ------ - - medium figures. , All of good quality ma terials and boning. '. . 1 Ml mm Specials for Saturday Sellfng Every department offers some par ticular of unusual . interest for Sat urday Selling. All Marked With Red Tickets $.-.0l l'laid Blankets, full fize. An ideal summer blanket, Saturday $2.98 $1.00 CamrM-rs' Blankets, in gray onlv ; verv escrpt'inal value. Tf-X v .. Saturday $1.98 25c Fruit of the Ixwm Cotton, SG inches wide. Limit 10 yards to a customer, Saturday 19 $1.2. Koveralls, in all colors, A prac tical summer play suit. Saturday 98 $1.25 Cottage Curtains, three styles, Saturday 98 Children's 25c Hose, black and tan. Nearly all -sizes, Saturday ll $1.25 Silk Hosiery in all the new sport shades, . - Saturday 98 Boys' $1.25 Union Suits, all sizes. V Saturday 98T Men's $2.50 Union Suits, several ' styles, Saturday $1.98 Men's $l.&O.B. V. D. Union Suits. Saturday 98p 10c Colgate's Dental Cream. - . Saturday 8c 50c Brush Brooms three styles. Ex tra quality, " Saturday 39 "5c Silk Striped Voile, several colors, J-E. MANN