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THE TIMES: APRIL 1, 1919 Bridgeport, Conn, Tuesday, April 1, 1919. n1 V.V'lncs- Oily. Entrances in Main Street. Falrfleld ATenue, and Cannon Street Dolmans are gracefully new. New dresses. Little white Eastery dresses. Funeral of Marion "Wren Cronan Imposing Many Pastors Assemble to Pay Taut Respects to Deceased iAdyt $25 to $45 P J' ' ROWLAND'S JL JL iiiiiiiiiii i ii ixhmawumiM&iMit.iaPvr' ; i - 11 Corsage Bouquets , t I. - . 1 ' In ir T n IE tr irt nt h or rr Vi 1 pop- V t sio o. ten iciHo ' , r ' ae - an th UT I ' The funeral o Marlon Wren Cro nan. wife of Dr Stephen Pi Cronan, and daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Peter "Wren, -wag held this morning from the residence of her parents, 48 4 State street Tho foneral proceed ed to St. Augustine's church, where a solemn hlfch mass of requiem -was ; celebrate lievi James iNihlll was celebrated. Kev James B. Nihil! waa Stamford, deacon and Eev, Father Panning of Xaugratuck, sub-deacon, and Rev, Matthew Judsre, master of ceremontes. Within the sanctuary were Rev, Pv U. Smith, pastor of the Chnreh of the Blessed Sacrament, Dr. :H. P. Moore, pastor of the church of the Baerftd Heart, Rev. Thomas ;KeMyi pastor of St. Peter's, Rev. P. !J. MctJlVney, pastor of St. Charles' and ReVi James Grady of St. Augms- Mne'S. Schmldt'B mass was sung by the church choir, composed of Mrs. John Casserly, Mrs. Harold Tfoud, John L,. HaJiley and P. K. "Weber. At the ftertory "Dominie Jesu" was sung by Mr. Hanley. and after the mass 'Mrs. Youd rendered "Some Sweet Day." While the casket was being borne out "Nearer, My Ood to Thee" :WA9 played on the chimes by Mr. Weber. 4e committal Services were read at the graTe .by Rev, John. O'Brien of fttrnford. assisted by Rev. T. B. Smith and Rev. James B. Ml hill, Th church was crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased and Her family, many, of whom were ' from out of town. ' There were many large and beau- " " tlful floral offerings. The Bearers were Mayor Clifford Ktftscher. John A. Hurley, Jr., Law rence NealOn, J. Alec Rohlnson. The hurlal was In the family plot In St. Michael's cemetery. Only One "BROMO QUININES , To sret the genuine, call for full name XkAXaTuV39 BROMO QUIiJVIJN ta 'no I lets. Look for signature pf B. W. I QTtOVK. Cures a Cold In One Day. : 0c. C Soccer News The caHteK off of the komckout com Petition. under the aupioes..of the BridireiDort Piirt!i.j School Soccer least'., has cast a g-loom arruorw? the BcJiooVboys of tna city, ao these series (had -been looked forward to doring jtius whole of the winter. The oom petition next eeason In the league se ries, however, promises fco he more Interesting- than ever no Junior and sector school'fcoy leagues are to be !urranei There are several rules iKhtut have tfeeen laid Jorrn toy the Publio School 'AlthJetto association that will have to I be altered to meet with the requlre- fmeots of tho Soccer ewb-oominittee (nd the writer as secretary of the l letter committee and who practical y has bad ctmrge o tthe oocner end of the committee for the irast five sea- ' wozxs, to to meet the ecthdetio asoocda- 'Uon with a view to the .necessary re- iltreiaetai It is a good rule, how- aver, tie hatre the eithtatio association it tbe head of affairs end there is no treason ehat with a few alterations to fthe rules already laid down, wlvyi the two oommtMees oouldl not work ibo jetlher In harmony with the Board of Recreation as the neutral party. B.etter get well acquainted with tlie new dolmars and their cousins: the new capes. Full and flowing in line, they yet fit with true grace and delightful effect. Their .colors are rich; many are brightened by little touches of contrast. Their fabrics are fine and seasonable and pleasing; range from bolivia to iserge. Additional richness is given to many by the handsome braiding which appears upon them. How1 they do appeal to th8 woman who wishes a Spring wrap which is thoroughly "different" ! $25 to $50. second floor Many charming suits at $25. , The Thistle management aire ttletesv, An&ned on strengthening' their team ifor the cup-ties and it Is reported that "Bud" Pishnr and Tldmarsh, two otf (the Ansoola stalwarts, will be seen In the team before the team is called wpon to play Its tio with the winner o fthe Hartford Bwedoa-QIanchjester same. Hdbhy Rae, the eeoretary of the Connecticut State Referees' associa tion, has announced a meeting: of that laSBOCiaClon on (Saturday evening1 next i at the rooms of the Swedish Athletic cUub, in this city. Business of great : Importance is to be itransacteld) at this meeting. Jimmy Heywood of the Thistles management ls one of the hardest ""Working officials In the game at the present time. He Is the ex-president iof the Reminsrton City team and was Tat one time the president of the State ! league. HARTFORD TO HAVE PARADE FIRST Hartford is to rive the returning . .Connecticut eoldlers of the 26th Di j i vision a special celebration and LrA parade tometime between April 25 I and May 1, before the big Boston ; celebration and before the Connecti i ; cut fceys have been discharged from I Camp Devens If the matter can be I arranged with the military authorl- f j p j g . rt AN EARLY START HELPS And i garden book which tha 111 fTL W,r Qardca Commission, LU I of Washington, will send you for a - .twO-i i - Itunn will . : 'A family of unusual suits at $25 will be mightily pleased to greet you. 'Tis a large family, a charming, a winning. Its ' members present as many types and dis tinctions as do most hu man families. Here is a jersey sports suit of Pekin blue or Copenhagen. But you don't want to be told all about these individuals in the news papers I ' It will be twice as in teresting and worth while to meet them per sonally. Then, and then only, can you understand their real, and unusual value at $25. This group of suits is notable for beauty, for value, for diversity. Suits for women of youthful ideas, are in it. There are suits for women who love touch of color. It includes suits for women of full figure ; one of the prettiest is in size 43, for example. It's one outstanding feature is diversity, though. Hardly two of the group are alike. Braiding to be sure, is characteristic decoration. It appears and reappears. But 'tis never of a sameness; there are many many different charming effects. Some, on the other hand, are plain tailored suits just beautiful because of their plainness and graceful lines Here are box jackets. And here are jackets with flare. And here are cleverest little jackets with ripple effect that almost seems to be many ruffles ! Fine blue and black serges and poplins for the most part. But right alongside, brilliant Victory red synd Pekin blue and Copenhagen jersey. Do you begin ito get the idea of variety and brilliance ? Better come and enioy it t-and see what fine value is at hand at Vecond floor Enticing glimpse of the new Spring fashions? such are these light and dainty and fine dresses. Softest of Georgette crepe, most delicate of fine crepe de chine, and in colors that glow with Springtime beauty and styles that have Springtime individuality. Two main features bring their beauty: beads and fine tucks. Nearly every dress is handsomely and very-effectively beaded. Those which are not, and some which are, have the beauty that only clever tucks adds. Dresses with long tunics have those tunics beaded or tucked. Dresses with deep overdrapes have beading upon bodice as well as overdrape. So pleasing and Springlike colors as soft grays and French blues and handsome roses. . Very fine in fabric, very excellent in making, very beautiful in effect, $25 to $45 Second floor 'iMongst all the buds that burr-t into charming bloom at Easter, none so sweet as the little girls in their dresses of white. Happy hearts make smiling facrs, pretty dresses in sure glad hearts. And those pretty dresses are ready My, what a lot of them I Soft voile, and fine batiste, anrl evip organdy. "With the daintiest trimming of lace and of embroid ery. And that trimming put on in new and clever fashions. And with tucks bringing their grace. Yes; and with handsome, embroidered designs; some in charming combinations of eolor. From so many lovely ones, it will not be really difficult for Mother and her little girl to choose. Sizes 6 to 14: $5 to $12.50 Second floor Two boo! be eagerly r ) ossard corsets, 2i 5e Graceful figure and remarkable ease are won by women who wear Gossard corsets. They have sensible lines to which the figure yields without discomfort. They are (of fine materials and made with strength but are not harsh or tiring . And they lace in front so it is easy to adjust them to exact and correct position. And there is a distinct and different type for each type of. figure from slender to full and from tall to short, A dozen of those models now ready offer fine oppor tunity for choice at $2.50 to $9.50 Second floor .Women's new rich brown shoes. A pair (rather a couple of pair) of beauties that bring splendid style and a glow of dull color to make Spring's costume more-handsome. Fine African brown, laced model, -stylish cut, with either military or French heel $9 Just one glowing example ofthe gathering of Easter shoes. Main floor, rear. Nomads of the North James Oliver Curwood Judith of Blue Lake Ranch Jackson Gregory As no man knows the mvsterious Northland like Cur wood, so no man has written of the great plains with thef insight of Gregory. How fine to have a story from each' OCYTYX al 111C lia Tmo f Hi J.AJ. u u juuv tmo ui.iv, . Curwood tells us of the little black bear and the little pup that become friends and then wander away to grow big together; and a wonderful romance of two people that is entwined with the lives of these wild travelers ! Gregory tells us of how Judith inherits a partnership I : i-X 1 1, 3 T 11 J " J 1 I -i i - in a. ca.ti.ie rancu iina iiaiiuies it wnn executive aDliuy and mastery! Each book at the same price $1.50 Ma Pettingill by Harry Leon "Wilson. Back in Red Gap, and we meet Cousin Egbert again! Can you imagine the fun? $1.50 The Old Gray Homestead Frances Parkinson Keyes. A story of plain but real folks and of country life; a homey story $1.50 " Main Poor, rear. 7 ortny silver extra price! i 4 Teaspoons and Knives and coffee spoons 12c forks 24c Berry spoons Sugar spoons and and gravy spoons 65c butter knives 24c Soup ladles $1.85 Child's set,s 85c Left aisle, frost Dainty and fine chemises-$1.50. New charming chemises in envelope style. ' Of soft grateful nainsook with decoration of laee and inserting. j Fit smoothly and snugly but yet are cut to afford f freedom and insure comfort. ' f All sizes at the one price $1.50 econd floor. Extra price in the sense that each price is extra low. H Good silver, from a ( omiecticut Rogers factory, at tractive pattern, nice weight .heavy silverplate. Chests of 26 pieces, include tea and table spoons and . forks and knives and butter-knife and sugar-spoon. Chest in either oak or mahogany finish, regular $11.50 $8 ? THE HOWL AND DRY GOODS GO AJ-dLarjytJ ? A J. -v- fW'-4Vy-