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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1928.

DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an expert but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetis spellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.)

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Clothes are now occupying a large part of the thoughts of the younger generation who are get- ting ready for a season of study- and sports. There are all sorts of things that must go into the col lege or boarding school trunk things that will suit every occasion of the school girl's active life.

HORIZONTAL

1-Unita

"4-Beas

-Atlampt

43-Appter suddenly

16-Harbor

16-Acturi.

17-A bird

-Writs 20-Snatch

21-Tencan

23-Publish again 24-Walking atloks 28-Cornered 30-Exclamation 22-Evergreen troe 34-Termination 36-Conjunction 30-Ghosting star 38-Carria

40-Mineral spring 41-Copled

12-Devil

43-A harpe color

14-A member

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54-Step

50-Sicops

58-Finlabed

60-More mature

51-Choke

63-Domin

06-Frozen desserts

00-Bat-

B-Retur 19-For

70-Cut out

71-Sheltered side

*VERTICAL

1-A drink

2-Canines

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24-Primp

25-Found

27-SataBod

29-Opening over

door

31-Wighed for

33-Inhabitant of an Italian city

36-Precious stone (pl.)

37-Adult humane 35-VolumeB-

40-Note of scale 42-Cha!*nges 143-Llved

45-Engine

48-6tigmatize

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Short sleep

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B-Fur-bearing animal

9- Helf in em

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62-Outorst

53-Foyal

(55-Nolay fezat

ICG-A grain

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20-Song bird (pt.)

60-Tear 82-Obtain

64-A caustio 66-U1

|67-Murtant note

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SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLVING CROSS-WORD PUZZLES

Start out by filling in use werus di wuda you trei reasonably sure. These will give you a que to other words crossing them, and they in turzt to still others. Å letter belongs in each white space, words starting at the numbered squares and running either horizontally or vertically or both.

(The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear in to-morrow's issue along with a new crossword puzzle.)

kashmir tweed that hails from Eng- land, with its belted jumper tucked the waist and an uneven hemline manner, are features of this type of frock. in new and interesting

box pleated Sleeves are apt to be long. possesses a double

In the evening frocks of varied skirt that is very smart. The little two-plece jersey frock, with its lines are worn for the dance, re- new and longer blouse that fea- ception and other festive occa

bouffant frocks of To begin with the outer clothes, tures stitching, is very important sions. The

The charming lines is much seen as well the coat is, of course, most impor-jin the college wardrobe. tant. With sport furs being ex- velveteen frock that will be seen as the simple though chic chiffon hibited especially early to beguile everywhere. triumphs particularly frock of flaring lines and uneven

welfare seems at least worth con- the college girl, the plucked leopard in the school and college girls' hem.

The risk of refusal Hats, shoes, gloves and hose, too, sidering, cata, leopard skins, stencilled kids, wardrobe. Circular, pleated and

and plain skirta are seen in two-piece must be wisely selected as well as should not, it may be admitted, be calfskins, beavers, raccoon

models that possess jumpers of trim undergarments that are very sim- entailed. But in how many in- other sports furs-not to men-

outlines smartly belted. Silk tion snakeskin-are all to be seen]

charms.

LEAP YEAR.

WHAT CONSTITUTES À· PROPOSAL?.

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Colleen Moore, who so well sug- danger of this! The number of in smart outlines and chic effects frocks for days that are alightly! Ple, though smart, in their appeal. stances there has been no fear or warm also come in these tailored, geats the school girl, is seen wear women of property and position Many in the way of trimming.

models.

ing an evening gown that would fit who have missed a happy marriage employ the use of contrasting furs for collars and cuffs, while still The afternoon frock that serves well in the college trunk. It is of through false dellency, both on ether for social functions usually pos rose beige taffeta trimmed with their own part and on that of a others use kasha, velvet or materials for the bandings and sesses an interesting flare and may green tulle, and is extremely youth desired but diffident suitor, must be trimmings that enhance their be seen in both silk and velvet as ful in its appeal. Miss Moore very great.

well as in the newer woollen fab wears this gown in the First Na- Suppose a greater freedom were Coats that are fur trimmed. are rics. Lines that are new about tionai film, "Naughty but Nice." permissible, and woman were grant- ed her charter of proposal, the. usually of a soft woollen fabrie

question would still remain as to how best it should be done. Such * chosen male becomes In such records as are extant rarely re- circumstances a pre-ordained for dound to masculine Insight. There mality. Many belleve, not without are, indeed, few better arguments reason, that a proposal which is a for the probability of something surprise can suggest only vanity or wrong and indiscretion. From this point of whole thing than the fact that man view the

sanction as quadrennial

a proposer of marriage has would appear hardly called for. It made a meas of it from the begin- is, however, astonishing how many ning. In this connection he has of the most momentous proposals, been as persistently as he has been a-theme of ridicule. The both in history, and fiction, have justly beer definitely made by women. more eloquent he becomes, the more When upon a fateful October day ludicrous he is likely to be as in eighty-eight years ago the young that memorable chapter where, Mr. over fifty Queen Victoria, after discussing Collins held forth for

·Elizabeth the matter with Lord Melbourne, lines of print before summoned room

and among these plaids are much in evidence. Camel's hair with in- visible checks are much used. On these coats the long haired furs, such as wolf and fox, are most de- sirable. Autumn shades of browns and greys are the most popular velvets colours. Velveteens and

unnatural about the

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has abolished, what might be called the language of the hearth-rug. Some graces may have gone there- Feminine Initiative.

with; but a good deal of healthy for dressier models are in favour

common sense has served as com- and show varied lines to please all What constitutes a proposal? The

Ita crudest, figures and types.

imminent prospect of a leap, year

pensation. Even at Suits which are in three pieces which is not as other leap years,

word of mouth would probably be now universally agreed upon as and which are seen in velveteen but may coincide with an important

better, at any cost to pride, than lead in choice. They possess new responsibility for many of straight lined jackets that give those concerned, suggests that the

proposal by letter. Quite apart. from legal Inadvisability, a letter decidedly swagger effect, skirts question should be taken this time

even be may go astray. It may that are smartly pleated in front a trifle more seriously than usual,

accepted by the wrong persona and a blouse that is usually in a says "The Times." It is a common-

reverse state of affairs to that of Prince Albert to her Bennett could stop him. A host of

Blossom" contrasting shade. Woollens, too, place that in our present-day social

16 at. Windsor Castle, and old comedies as well as of old novels "The Elder Miss appeal to the younger generation | world, even as things are, the great In plaids and other smartly figured mass of proposals of marriage- "abruptly offered him marriage," are built upon the folly of man's always possible. It may be mis- fabrics. Tweeds, as usual, appeal not to be confused with mere de- she preserved queenly dignity with proposing. "These," urged Sir John construed in a score of ways, with- in both suits and coats and they clarations of affection - do in out forfeiting, as her letters show, as he pursued the unresponsive out means of immediate explana- are especially pleasing when rich- reality come from the feminine anything of her womanly tender. Fanny in a classic scene, "are, per- tion, and is at best a poor and "con- ly furred. Dresses of one and two party to the contract. Even if it ness. In the supreme love-story it haps, the only moments left me to shadowy compromise until pieces are much seen with suits of be only by a glance, an air of ex- is Juliet who proposes. "If that incline you to warrant my passion, firmed, sealed, ratified" by its a three-quarter length. This is pectation, a noticeable leaving of thy bent of love be honourable, thy and to entreat you not to oppose writer. The telephone, said to be one of the season's favourites and company for more secluded ground,purpose marriage....." At a time the proposals. I mean to open to growing in favour, is equally if not one which will give great service the signal.

that B propitious when girls of marriageable age your father." Nowadays he would more precarious. On the whole an on the campus, ****

moment has arrived is for the lady may soon have to be officially re- certainly have saved his breath"abrupt offer," made in person Sports dresses that appent so to give, for her future partner in garded as conversant with public and she have been spared her em- after due consideration and with greatly to the college girl are seen life to understand. The stammered affairs, the need for a certain relax barrassment. Alike in novels, in full mutual understanding, seems In two places. Belted models are and possibly much overdue uttering of the unwritten law of silence plays, and in life itself a more free the best as well as the most

vital to their Intercourse between young people distinguished precedent. particularly amart. The naturalance of the obvious by, a long on a matter so

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