Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 192, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1920 — Page 7

DRAMATIC CLUB GIVES COMEDY A Successful Calamity* Presented by Local Talent. “A Successful Calamnity,” the four-act romedy presented by the Dramatic Club ft the Murat theater last night, was rieverly handled by the cast of local Thespians. The plot Is woven about the worn out, usury-smothered man of wealth, who or the sake of his family "and self, anlounees that he is ruined, cleaned out ibsolutely, which wakes up his family o the fact that he needs them for the irst time, and the consequences of his abricatlon form a delightful frothy arce. Mrs, Herbert Woollen made the most dquant of French maids with her saucy ongt it, shrugs and impudent gestures, dies Katherine Watson as Marguerite Hilton was charming In a series of atractlve gowns; Mrs. Hewitt Howland as he young wife, Mrs. Wilton, and Anna jouise Griffith as Julie Partington, pretty ociety belle, all won the ’admiration of he enthusiastic audience. Anton Vonnegut played the part of ifr. Wilton, the instigator of the plot, In excellent fashion. Thomas Hendricks, is the irresponsible impulsive son; Ar;hur B. Grover as John Belden, Wilton’s jartner; Lee Burns as Conners the butler; Gilbert Hurty as George Struthers; Ellas Atkins as Clarence Rivers; Herbert Voeher as Pietro Rafaelo, the artist, and Trank N. Lewis as Dr. Broodie, all exlibited surprising ease in their respective roles. D. Laurence Chambers directed the play ind the committee in charge included Mrs. Charles B. Fletcher, chairman; Mr. ind Mrs. Arthur B. Grover, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Stafford, Oscar P. Welborn md C. E. Fletcher. AUDITOR ALLOTS TAX COLLECTIONS ?5,055,717 Given City, State and County. Distribution totaling $5,055,717 as the second Installment of taxes has been nade by the county auditor to the county. State and the city. The city received J 3.357.541, which includes the share of the school city. The taxes were distributed as follows: County funds, total. $635,1)02; city of Inli&napolis. $2,095,510; Indianapolis school :lty fund, $1.262 022; township funds, J 444.802. and State funds. $617,268. County funds were distributed as follows: County general fund ♦402,141; sinking fund, Including bonds and interest, $132,586; tubercular fund, $33,306, and gfavel road repairs, $66,770. The city of Indianapolis funds were subdivided as follows: City purpos*-s. f1.451.200; sinking fund, $90,326; board of health. $141,807; police pension fund, $22,706; firemen pension fund, $22,706; school health fund, $13,065; park fund, 1113,513: recreation fund, $28,606; tmand track elevation fund. £87.973; tubercular and vocational. $28.3X7, md sanitation. $85,154. The Indianapolis school city fund was divided as follows: Genera!, $1,105,938; library, $51,081; Kindergarten, $25,546; industrial $62,432, ir.d teaeheis' pension, sl7 027. Township funds were distributed as ollows: Three-mile road bonds, $'205,046; >oor, $2,788; school bonds, $17,010; townhip expenses. $23,332; tuition funds, 184,042; special school fund, $95,141; 'oads, 884. anq small town corporation ’and, $16,640. The State funds were distributed as folows: State, $74,662; benevoient Institulons. $l3O 240; highway fund, $130,269: chool fund, $182,000; State educational nstltutions, $93,506, and vocational fund, 6.691. Meetings The Only Euchre Club will give a card party tonight In Musicians hall, 143 East Ohio street. • • • Perry Stephenson post No. 100 of the American Legion will meet tonight In the post hall to make arrangements for the Installation of officers and for the distribution of Christmas packages to the disabled soldiers in Methodist hospitaL

“SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” A Finer Assortment and Larger Supply of Flowers for Christmas have never before been shown in this shop for early selection Polnsettias, Jerusalem Cherries, Cyclamen and Ferns arranged In artistic baskets Deliveries made CT AL* Ox up to Noon Ulti&lLßEf Vo t. Ohio dt. Xmas Day FLOWER SHOP mih sns, A*to. si-403.

We are not going to wait until January to give our patrons the benefit of a substantial discount. All this week, in order that you may purchase gifts at a “after holiday" price, we are offering a 20% discount on everything in our stock—except frames made to order. Book Ends Smoking Sets Candles and Candlesticks Table and Floor Lamps Incense Burners Serving Trays Polychrome Urns Pottery Chinese Leather Telephone Sets AND OTHER STOCK All This Week at 20°70 Discount T H ERS * 223-225 East Ohio Street

ftl 1 A merry party of local musical folk | went to Columbus today to attend the j annual Christmas party of the Mu Pni j Epsilon Sorority of the Metropolitan j School of Music, which was held at the home of Miss Louise Mason. Miss Jesse Kitchen of Columbus, also a member of the organization, assisted Miss Mason. A luncheon was served at 1 o'clock and was followed by a special Yuletide musical program, some Christmas “stunts,” and the distribution of gifts from the Christmas tree, festooned with dazzling tinsel and brilliant with twinkling tapers. The house was decorated throughout with Christmas greens, glowing polnsettias and bells, with miniature Christmas trees, holly and red tapers In crystal holders, attractively arranged on the luncheon table. The place cards confections and favors all carried out the Christmas colors. The group of guests Included members of the active chapter and of the alumna club of Indianapolis. Miss Jesamine Barkley Is president of the active organization and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott heads the alumnae association. • • • Among the attractive weddings of the holiday season was that of Miss Ruth Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Mrs. Evert M. Thompson, 3055 North Meridian street, and Boyd Milam Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Welch Gillespie, which took place last night in the home of the bride's mother. The Rev. F. C. M. Montfort of Cincinnati, who officiated at the marriage of the bride's parents, assisted by the Rev. O. D. Odell of the Second Presbyterian Church, read the service. Baskets of pink roses against ; a screen of Southern smilax. In the soft glow of tapers set In tall holders, with palms, ferns and flvor vases of roses composing the altar, made an artistic setting for the ceremony. A program of bridal music was played by a harpist. The group of attendants included: Mrs. Lyman H Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, matron of honor; Miss Helen Isabel Eaglesfleld, bridesmaid; Bryant Milam Gillespie, Jr., brother of the bridegroom, best man; Lyman 11. Thompson and Paul Ranier, ushers. Mrs. Thompson wore her wedding gown of bridal satin with a shower bouquet of pink roses and stovia. Miss Eaglesfleld was gowned in blue chiffon, trimmed with silver lace, with a shower of pink roses and stevla. The bride an exquisite gown of Ivory ; satin, combined with Michael Angelo lace brought from Italy, fashioned with a ; court train. Her tulle veil was arranged ; coronet fashion, caught with point lace, i and carried a shower bouquet of lilies !of the valley nud bride roses. , Mrs. ■Thompson, mother of the bride, wore beaded net over turquoise blue satin and ,Mrs. Gillespie, mother of the bridegroom, was in clel blue charmeuse and diver lace. Among the out-of-town nests were: Mr. and,Mrs. L. G. Montfor , Miss Mary Montfort, Mr. and Mrs. Charles j Iredell of Cincinnati, the" Rev. and Mrs. 11. A. Johnston and Charles W. Hu hard of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tourner. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Tourner and George

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MOTHER’S FRIEND For Expectant Mothers Ised By Three 6enehitu)ik Wr|t tor Boklet do Motturh—U and U* Baby. Dm. MM4 R-cuNtar Cos.. Dp4. t-JN ATLANTA. OA.

Cut Down 3 Times in Effort to Hang Self DETROIT, Dec. 21.—Dan Bulitu wanted so bad to hang himself; jail attaches cut him down three times. Dan used his suspenders, pants and shirt for the three ropes, but when these were taken away he cduldn’t hang himself any more. He Is resting from a “Jaky” spree.

Schilling of Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie have gone on an Eastern trip, the bride traveling in a blue broadcloth suit with nutria trimmings, and hat to match. On their return they will be at home at 4830 ’Carvel avenue. • • • Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Mueller, 1931 North New Jersey street, will go to Birmingham, Ala., to pass the holidays with Mrs. Mueller’s sister, Mrs. Wallace Caldwell. —• • • Miss Dorothy Lewis will come from .St. Mary-of-the-Woods tomorrow to pass the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Lewis, 2015 North Delaware street. • • • A delightful Christmas party was given by the women of the Gatling Gun Club at the clubhouse last night for the children of the members. A program of musical numbers and dances was given by the children. Little Thelma Wsbnitz and Miss Ruth Garrard gave groups of solo dances as special features. A Christmas tree with gifts for the guests and Christmas games for the little folk figured In the evening's entertain ment. The serving table was attractively decorated with sprays of holly, red ta pers and miniature Christmas trees, aue the clubhouse was bright with Christmas greens and red bells throughout. • • • Miss Lillian Steffen of Chattanooga, Tenn., is the guest of her sister,/ Mrs. Fred C. Volpp. * • • An attractive Christmas dancing party was given last night by the Butler chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma, In the ballroom of the Independent Athletic Club. A glittering Cbrlstmns tree gleaming with bright tapers, festoons of Christmas greens and a huge illuminated Kappa key In light and dark blue, the colors of the sorority, made a gay setting for the “fete.” The chaperones for the affair

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January Ist we move to our new location, 49-53 Monument Circle. Next to Circle Theater.

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The House of Quality CHOOSE Your Gifts at Rost’s DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY Rost jewelry gifts live, they endure, they are thorouglily appreciated. Our stock is dwindling before the rush of enthusiastic shoppers. Choose yours, tomorrow, choose early. You may reserve any article until Christmas. We offer you your choice from an unequalled display of the finest watches, or from the largest stock of diamonds in the city. COME EARLY TOMORROW. Diamonds Watches Bar Pins vjgg®* 1 r V Gru *n Dinner Rings JSjr Howard Engagement Give l*Gruen Sf™ 1 * 0 ” ingS if you choose a wrist watch be bUI Lavallieres sure to get a Gruen. No other VarfOUS Sizes make will give the same satlsfac- . Ear Rings tlon. We are offering a special Wrist Bracelet JK& Watches lad,cs - See 11 tomorrow. Various Scarf Pins $27.50 Faces Other wrlat watches, sls to SOOO Open Every Evening Until 9 O’Clock EOST " X m jewecry cQ3vffi®srr “The Sign of the Clock in the Middle of the Block'*

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21,1920.

Included Professor and Mrs. Wllmer Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Howe, Professor and Mrs. j Howard E. Jensen and Prof. Jordon T. Cavan. ... Miiis Jack Guinn of Texas is the holiday guest of Miss Ruth Carson, 2936 Bellefontalne street. Miss Carson entertained yesterday afternoon with a Christmas tea for her guest and Miss Marjorie Johnson is giving a dancing party Thursday night at her home, 528 Central I Court, In Miss Guinn’s honor. Mrs. Housewife, Do You Know? (Note —Each of these household problems has been worked out by the. author, who has not only taken a course in scientific housewifery and dietetics at Columbia University, and written and edited women’s newspaper and magazine features for years, hut is a practical housekeeper as well.) 1. now did the original Graham bread differ from the so-called Graham bread of the present day? 2. What Is the best way to make gravy from roast chicken or turkey ? 3. What Is the best method of applying Javelin water and other strong chemicals in removing spots and stains? (These questions will be answered tomorrow by tho Housewife.) ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S QUESTIONS. 1. The "boquet garni” mentioned by French cooks and used to flavor ragout, stews, soups, etc., consists of two branches of parsley, one sprig of thyme, one of summer savory, a small sage leaf, and a small bay leaf all tied together. 2. Copper, brass and iron utensils should always be avoided In cooking okra or gumbo dishes, as they discolor the pods and sometimes render them poisonous. 3. When the flame of a gas stove burns yellow with a roaring sound, the gas has “struck back,” nnd is burning in the air chamber. —Copyright, 1920. SUNDAY OPENING DISCUSSED. SOUTH BEND. Ind., Dec. 21— Opening of the museum of the Northern Indiana Historical Society here on Sunday afternoons is under discussion. For the present the museum is to he open Saturday afternoons only. Sunday opening, recently tried as an experiment, resulted in the visit of hundreds of persons to view the exhibits.

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LUDWIG UPRIGHT PIANO, beautiful mission oak case; fine condition special bargain price..

Curious Cop Not Interested in Art NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—A young man. Interested In Japanese art, stopped by a cop and asked what he had In a suitcase, replied: ‘‘A Kakemono painting by Kunisada, prints by Katawauka, Utamoro, Hiroshige, Kiyonaga ” ‘Twas enough.

Farmer, Husking Corn, Falls Dead in Field Special to The Times. GREENCASTLE, Ind., Dec. 21. Chauncey Scott, 50, was found dead In a cornfield near his home, southeast of here, Monday. He had been dead two hours. Heart trouble Is given as the cause of denth. Mr. Scott was one of the best known Putnam County farmers and was husking corn when the attack came. The widow and one son survive. REQUESTS STATE HIGHWAY. COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 21.—A resolution urging the State highway commission to design a State highway between this city and Madison was adopted by the directors of the Bartholomew County Farmers’ Association at a recent meeting. The name was suggested In honor of W. A. Guthrie of Dupont, an ex-member of the General Assembly of Indiana, who was Influential in getting the highway commission to extend the road from Columbus to Madison. 6 IN FAMILY HAVE SMALLPOX. GREENSBURG, Ind.. Dec. 21.—Six out of Htfht member* of the family of Mr. nnd Mrs. John Weer, who reside four

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Beautiful Fur Muffs ***,. s If 95 Os fine Hudson seal (sheared muskrat), black as jet and silky. Each in a gift box. These in Gift Boxes Beacon Bathrobes at $3.95 Warm Wool Sweaters , $3.95 Plush Coats , $29.50 to $69.50 Wool Coats , $39.50 to $49.50 Corduroy Bathrobes at $6.50 Women's Raincoats , $7.50 to $15.00 Fine 'Tailored Suits at $18.50 Pretty Party Frocks at $35.00 Women s Felt Slippers , $1.85 ‘ 77 he Big Gift Bazaar Prices 25c Upwards to $5 Gift things gathered from all over the store and arranged for easv choosing. Visit Phis Big Gift Bazaar in the Downstairs Store - r .=r-~ r Good Things to EAT CHRISTMAS CANDY, nuts and oranges, all arranged for your convenience on ore booth. Old-fashioned candles, mixed varieties and epeclally priced from 28$ to 42$ per pound; chocolates, six kinds, 30$; walnuts, "Diamond” brand. No. 1 soft shell, pound, 355. 3 pounds, $1.00; mixed nuts, all new, pound 355, 3 pounds, $1; • oranges, "Sealdsweet" Florida, best grade, desen, 50$; "Sun-Klst” California seedless; dozen, 50$. PAPER SHELL PECANS, extra large. Jumbo variety, % pound, 50$. MINCEMEAT, "Batavia” brand, our finest quality. Try It at the demonstration booth. Pint Jars, 70$; quart Jars, $1.20. PLUM PUDDING, "Batavia” brand; small size, 20$; pound size, 60$. Heinz, medium size, 575; large size, $1.05. BUTTER, Ayres’ Special creamery, "extra quality,” pound. 545. Swastika, a good creamery butter, pound, 50$. EGGS, large clean, April storage, packed In safety cartons; dozen, 60$. COFFEE, "Batavia," our best grade, pound can, 555; tpound cans, $1.10; 3-pound cans, $1.60. SUNSHINE CAKES AND CRACKERS, box, os. IT+ and 19$. —Ayres—Downstairs Store.

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miles southeast of this city, srs 1U with smallpox. The first case developed two weeks ago when one of the children developed what was thought by the parents to be chlckenpox. Saturday when five other members of the family became 111, a physician was called and pronounced the sickness to be smallpox. Mr. Weer and an 18-months-old child have not contracted the disease.

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The (Rristmas Bazaar Come in and shop for the whole family! You will find the gift booths classified in price— From 25c to $5.00 But that is the only classification, for the gift selection is practically limitless. And as the gifts are bought there are hosts of new ones to take their places, all specially selected and specially priced for Christmas giving. —Ayres—Downstairs Store.

Beautifully Framed Pictures for Christmas Gifts Note This Particularly Prices in Many Instances Less Than the Cost of the Unframed Picture To ofTer such pictures, beautifully framed, was an opportunity which we could not consistently refuse. Really good pictures are always appreciated, and particularly when framed with such skill and evidence of rare good taste. Landscape figures, interiors, original etchings, engravings, mezzotints and English prints. The frames are beautiful and artistic, each chosen with the ultimate view of making that particular picture a thing of perfect harmony. It would seem almost impossible that such pictures framed as these ever could be had at the prices named for" this sale, $5.00 to $26.00. A wonderful gift-choosing opportunity. —Ayres—Picture dept.—Fourth floor.

Jewelry to Answer Your Gift Perplexity Necklaces, novelty styles in various combinations. The samples of a well-known American manufacturer. Very charming gifts, and excellent values for the money. $3.95, specially priced. Bracelets from the same maker; styles are varied and unique. At $2.95 and $3.95. —Ayres—Jewelry, street floor.

Wool Jersey Bloomers Ankle-Length at $5.95 Can you imagine a garment that’s warmer for winter? There Is none, really. These are very neat, too, having the Shirred cuffs. They come in black only. Avery, very nice gift for older women. Young girls are simply grabbing them up! —Ayres—Petticoat dept, third floor.

Gift Toilet Articles of White Composition Ivory The hair brushes are very pretty and are priced at $1.95. Ivory lets, beautifully decorated, are priced at $15.00 to $90.00. Coty’s Jacqueminot Rose perfume, 2 oz. bottle, priced at $7.20. —Ayres—Toilet goods depL, street floor.

Give Neckwear 12s Always Appreciated Smart neckwear has its little but important place in every smart woman’s wardrobe. Crisp, sheer collars, lace trimmed or embroidered, equally chic sets, winsome vestees, iu a variety of materials. And women love such gifts; a variety of kinds is not possessed by every woman, which is one reason why dainty neckwear is appreciated so much as a gift. Collars are priced from 50£ to $3.00. Sets are priced from to $3.95. Vestees and vests are shown in a range of popular pricing —Ayres—Neckwear dept, street floor.

“Say It With Blankets” And punctuate it with comforts. You'll be mighty pleased to have these to crawl under on these'cold, blustery nights. Wool filled comforts at $8.25, SIO.OO and $14.75. They are of the best lambswool. Double bed size. Silkoline and French cambric covering. Stitched and knotted. All-wool O. D. blankets, at $5.95. Made from government regulation wool khakL The same olive drab fabric from which the soldiers’ overcoats were made. Scotch plaid blankets, at $5.95 a pair. These are of cotton. Size 68x80 Inches. —Ayres—Bedding dept., second floor.

Very Heavy First-Grade Tubes

80x3 ...$2.10 82x4 $3.50 30x3%... $2.60 88x4 $3.60

Cocoa Mats for the Running Boards

These mats clamp on the running board and are put on by anyone in a minute's time. They wipe off the mud and snow from the teet and keep the car clean. Cocoa, mats, each, |I.OO. r— Ayres—Sixth floor.

The Excel tube is a gray laminated tube of proven quality. A “laminated” tube is built by placing 8 number of layers of thin sheet rubber one on the other. The advantage of doing this is that a flaw in one layer will not have any weakening effect on the finished tube.

82x3%... $3.00 34x4 ...$3.70 81x4 ...$3.40 34x4%... $4.20

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