Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1913 — HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN THE CITIES

Hubbies’ Clothes Hit the Sewing Circle’s Midst

SOUTH AMBOY, N. J.—The musical four oT the Ladies’ Sewing Circle, a utilitarian organization that adds luster to the domestic life of this city, at its meeting a few days ago was about to hum for the second time the club’s favorite air, "The Song of the Shirt,” when the melody was interrupted by an expressman who tossed into their midst a large packing case addressed to the "Ladies’ Sewing Circle.” • "A splendid surprise,” officially announced the secretary. “I heard the men discussing it last night, and it must be something beautiful.” "Open it! Open it!” cried the organization in unison, dropping needles and stitches. . : i(r The big.case was attacked with a tack hammer, but this implement and two dinner knives were sacrificed before the contents consented to Houdlni themselves. To the president

went the honerofrtpptng off tbreflial layer of wrapping paper. Breathlessly her companions watched for the grand disclosure. Only something precious could be so carefully packed. "Gracious! John’s trousers,” finally exclaimed the president, as she dangled her husband's nether garment in the air. “There’B Harry’s socks!” shouted another, as she dived for a pair of lavender “Neverholy.” The box, surely enough, was filled with articles of men’s clothing that required mending. On each piece was a note explaining the required repairs. "Please remove this shingle nail and substitute a button,” read one, “also Join the suspenders in the back.” ~ "My wife is somewhere in your circle," said another. “Please have her attach four good buttons to my pair of X. Y. Z.” “We are sure to have some cold weather yet,” said still another. “I should like to have Mathilda put a new toe in my red sock.” The wives took the suggestions and worked, while one of their number got the afternoon paper and read to (hem about the strike of the garment makers.