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BOSTON POST. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1920 15 PORTLAND HAS 10 BLAZE New Chinese Restaurant Menaced PORTLAND. Nov. Clerks hnd bell boys stood at their posts in the Congress Square Hotel a little after 6 this morning ready to arouse the 300 or more guests when flames burst from the big Chinese restaurant, Peacock," but two doors away.

Despite a spectaqular flro that filled thq lower corridors, of the hotel with smoke ana drove many guests to dress hastily, names were kept from the big the was damaged to the extent of $10.000 and 250 Thanksgiving dinners were destroyed. The restaurant was said to be one of the most lavishly furnished in the East. The George C. Shaw retail grocery next door lost $2000 in provlsfons by smoke. The nre started around the big kitchen range.

elght-story structure. "The Peacock," which was opened only last Tuesday, for more than an hour at his cell. WIFE VISITS PONZI: BRINGS HIM DINNER The ISO Inmates at the East Cambridge Jail were entertained with a vaudeville show In the chapel of the Jail yesterday morning. Following the entertainment the prisoners were given yard liberty, and at noon a turkey dinner was provided, witn all that goes with it. Plans for a football game In the prison yard In the afternoon were given up on account of the weather.

Charles Ponxl, who is a federal prisoner at the Jail, did not Join the others at dinner. His wife brought him a substantial midday meal and visited him YUM DOES NOT creek SPEAK JAPANESE Fits MS if tmUor mMdt ii Medium length legs give maximum comfort and style OMFORT and medium length legs in a union suit cannot be questioned. This Mature in the gives that glorious feeling of leg ease. Your sock top fits smoothly over the elastic cuff on the leg of the garment. Silk hosiery can be worn without that unsightly showing through of the underwear.

This means comfort and a neat, trim appearance. MILLS(Hand Finished) Union Suits for Men GENTLEMAN'S GARMENT" Here is really You can trust it to fit you like a tailor made suit because it is made on the clothing principle. From the neckband down, every practical undergarment featurie ever perfected. Ask your furnisher to fit you. Winship, Boit Mass.

"Tel-U-lVhere" (Phone Back 9950) can till you where to get "tiarvard Mills" Union Suits if your store cannot supply you. Vliss Shimozumi of Company Has No Intention of Learning Her Native Tongue Hana Shimozumi, the plump little Japanese maiden who sings the role of Yum Yum in now playing at the Boston Opera House, does not understand a word of Japanese. Furthermore she has no intention of learning her native tongue. All her Japanese friends speak Ehglish, she says, so there is no reason why she should learn a language that she will have no occasion to use. BORN IN HONOLULU Born In Honolulu, taken to San Fran- clBco when she was a baby, there adopted by a wealthy American family, whb brought her up and educated her according to American this little maid, whose parents were both Japanese, has become thoroughly Americanized.

She calls her home, and declares that the credit anything she may accomplish to America. "America will always be my she told a Post reporter, who saw her last night In her dressing room Just before the first act. "It to this colin- try that I owe everything for It was In America that I received my education." Arranging Her Hair Garbed In a gorgeous yellow silk kl- mona Miss Shimozumi was seated before a large mirror, deftly arranging her long black hair in the style of the little Oriental ladles, who adorn Japanese prints and who recline comfortably on Japanese fans. have to excuse the appearance of my room," she apologized, as the reporter entered, "but I was In a dreadful hurry last night and have time to put things away. I don't have a maid because my costumes are so complicated to get Into that never found one who really understood them and was of any help.

I had rather do things myself than to have someone fussing around me. Sometimes, though, it would be rather nice to have a maid to pick up things and put them away," She added, as she glanced ruefuly round the room. Has Exquisite Clothes The disorder did not seem as bad to the reporter as Miss Shimozumi seemed to think It was, and it wps interesting to note the v.ery fashionable up-to-the- minute American street clothes that this dellghtfbl little maid of Japan wore when not on the stage. The French- heeled patent leather pumps on the floor were a decided contrast the soft, heellesa sandals that were Cf Miss costume, and a pretty blue serge dress hanging on a hook pro- i i Dance Music vt perfection of precision and smoothness of reproduction, and such' a Rishell plays all records: Edison, Victor, Columbia, Pathe, plays all of them better than the for which they were made. No end to Rishell dance music! Buy the best records from all the be sure to get the one medium for reproducing them at their RishelL Sold everywhere by the most careful dealers, who maintain the finest service in keeping these instruments at their best.

The price is no more than asked for the usual 11 MMdmhj RISHELL PHONOGRAPH CO. WiUiunsport. Pa. I 4. J.

Jackson Co. 415 Boylston BostM John H. Hodan Co. 01S-51S East Cambridge, MaM. Caldwril Furniture Co.

110-184 Pleaasst Street, Malden, Mass. Royor Talking Machine Co. 1 Kingston Boston George E. Preble 485 Messeehiuietts Ckim- brldge, I. Specter 818-8S8 Washington Boston Constantine Tells Powers He Will Make No Changes LUCERNE, Switzerland, Nov.

25 (by the Associated King Constantine of Oreece has officially notified England, France and Italy that he plans no change in the foreign policy of Greece and that any possible government of Greece will continue the friendly attitude of the country toward the allies. notification was sent through Professor Streit, former Greek foreign minister and close friend of Constantine. MISS HANA SHIMOZUMI, Japanese singer, who takes the role of Yum, Yum, In Mikado," now playing at the Boston Opera House. She says that nationality does not count with American audiences. claimed her to be a girl whose taste In clothes was exquisite.

we close here Saturday night going to return to New York to study some Miss Shimozumi continued as she skilfully adjusted some pink cherry blossoms least they looked like cherry her jet black locks. like the stage very much, and I like light opera, but I feel that my voice needs to be broadened and strengthened some more, so decided to study for a while. Prefers Concert Stage only objection that I have to this work is that it is rather limiting. I mean that it is necessary to take a part that, while it may be a good part, does not give opportunity to show what singer can do. For that reason I like concert work.

Then one can arrange a programme that gives them a chance to show the audience what they can do. opera would be somewhat the same. My voice is rather light for that, though, at present. That is one of the reasons that I have decided to study for a Miss Shimozumi says that she goes not find her nationality a handicap for it is her opinion that American audiences judge by merit rather than nationality. Qeisha Her Favorite Role course there are some roles I she explained.

instance, I play an English girl because my eyes are decidedly almond shaped. I don't know whether I could play French or Spanish parts, but I have played an Italian part. Much depends upon the ability to make up and Pm afraid I'm not proficient enough in that yet to make up for some parts that I think I could play. "However, there are many charm- li Japanese of those are splendid roles to sing. And there are many more 'equally pretty though not so well known.

Geisha Is my favorite role, they come from the reporter asked. red one that I ordered especially for the Geisha. show you that Miss Shimozumi replied, going to a wardrobe trunk and taking out a splendid red kimona of heavy silk crepe. A deep bordered conventional design in varying of blue and yellow leaves outlined in gold constituted the bottom of the robe. These colors.

Miss Shimozumi explained, were dyed into the design by a process that took several months to complete. Is the only kimona I have that i came from Japan," said. others I had made by a Japanese dressmaker who makes kimonas for the Japanese women In California. But I have seen some very nice ones In some of the shops In the Elast, though I think they are more expensive than In California." Like to Tour Japan standing there, costumed to the minutest detail In the fashion of her ancestors, a small fan In her hand, Hana Shimozumi, who certainly Isn't over five feet tall. If she's that, looked for all the world as though she had Just stepped out of a picture book and might step back in at a notice.

"Sometimes I think that I would like to go to Japan on to show the Japanese people what I can do, what I have learned in Miss Shimozumi was saying; "but 1 never want to live there. I went there once, when I was very small, and I like it. I don't know what It was I didn't like, but I have a dim recollection of not liking to sleep on the floor." The wandering minstrel had sung his lay, and the Lord High Executioner had pompously strutted on the stage with his huge sword. It was time for Yum Yum to enter with the two other little rnalds from school, so she dropped the reporter a truly Japanese courtesy and was gone. RESTORING ROYAL ATHENS, Nov.

25 (By the Associated will meet three days after the plebiscite on the return of former King Constantine on Dec. 5, when Queen Mother Olga road the speech from the throne. It was announced today. It is anticipated the Venizellsts will raise the question of the legality of her regency, declaring that according to the Constitution only Parliament can select a regent. Prince Andreas and Christopher, brothers of former King Constantine, who arrived In Athens Tuesday, now are guests at Tatol and have been reinstated as officers In the Greek army.

Prince Nicholas and the princesses will arrive Sunday and be quartered In the old palace of King George in Constitution square, which has been refitted. It Is stated that Prince Christopher will buy a new palace if his wife who beforq. their marriage was Mrs. William B. Leeds of New York, arrives.

The palace occupied by the late King Alexander has been reserved for Constantine. AGREE ON LARGER PARCELS TO FRANCE PARIS, Nov. 25. The American delegates to the International Postal Congress at Madrid have reached a long desired agreement with the French postal authorities for an increase in the "W'elght of parcels post packages from five kilograms (about 10 pounds) to 10 kilograms. It also has been agreed that parcels may bo insured for $50.

The agreement awaits the ratification of the French and American governments. MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Band of Mon Playa While Hoc pital Youngsters Enjoy Thanksgiving Repast Yesterday was surprise day as well as Thanksgiving Day at the Hospital. For Just as the pretty Thanksgiving trays of turkey and good things Were being passed round In all the wards, the most wonderful music was heard all over the hospital. It was played a band of 25 men, and their loader said that a very nice man who refused to give his name had come and paid them and told them to go Just at dinner time up to see the little sick folks at the Children's Hospital and to stay all afternoon If the children would like to have them. So they did stay all while the children ate up their turkey, celery, cranberry sauce and Ice cream and snapped their bon-bon favors and put on the little paper caps that were Inside them.

They showed the musicians the napkins on their trays that had pictures of Priscilla and John Alden pulling a wish-bone. Then after the musicians went there story teller-s in to tell wonderful stories to all the happy little folks, who decided that It really was rather fun to be sick Just once in a while, especially ff it meant being up at the Hospital where there is turkey and flowers and stories and surprise music. American bird. Sing Wing recltsd prayer of thanksgiving which ha had been taught at the Chinese mission on Oxford street. The Wing family lives directly across the street In the heart of Chinatown.

It was their first adventure with a truly American Thanksgiving Day feast. The children had persuaded their elders to buy turkey, "faw gal" In Chinese. Strangely enough, Post man wandered through Ohtiia- town, yesterday noon, othsr families were serving the same courses. Outside of many hemes and on bulletin boards were pasted red and yellow slips on whloh had been translated Governor Coolldgs Thanksgiving proclamation. CHINESE EAT TURKEY Eschew Native Dishes in Order to Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in True American Style Sing Wing and his little family gathered about the festive board with as the centre dish.

And before he carved the great DIAMOND DYES Any Woman caniDye now Each package of contains directions so that any woman can diamond-dye any old, faded garments, draperies, coverings, everything, whether wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed goods, a new, rich, fadeless color. Buy other kind perfect results are guaranteed even if you have never dyed before. Druggist will show you Diamond Dyes Color Card. These Would Have Been 2J Extraordinary Even in pre-war days. Yet they are only ordinafji examples of the low prices that exist at this today and Saturday.

New Styles At New Low Prices Out of the confusion of millinery fashions, there are always a few styles that emerge triumphantly popular because of their good taste and fetching appearance. The two hats pictured here-yone a other a snappy chin chin style so much real smartness that they would sell at most stores at $9 or $10. Our special sale price for these and scores of other likeable hats is only Stylish Veils and Veilings New French Veilings, including chenille dotted effects, shadow border mesh veils and novelty silk veils, a yard Special Metal Brocade priced at $16 and $18. choice. A.

wonder- 1 ful value Mmtmi Inc. An Entire Bidg. Next to A. Sto fokiiit' the Number 16-18 WINTER STREET YOUNGSTER IS THROWN THROUGH WINDSHIELD Daniel five years old, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Daniel of 10 Grove street, West Quincy, was probably disfigured for life yesterday afternoon when the left side of his nose was ripped off and his upper lip was gouged out. The boy, with his father, who Is a foreman in the employ of the city of Quincy, were riding In the family car through Cross street, at Copeland street, when the auto just ahead stopped suddenly. The car, coming behind and unable to stop In time, crashed into the front car. The boy was thrown head first through the windshield. He is at the Qulnoy Hospital, where his facial lacerations are said to be serloue ones.

AT MORGAN MEMORIAL The Morgan Memorial served a turkey dinner at 1 o'clock to about 100 men of the Fred H. Seavey Seminary Settlement of that institution in Hope Chapel Hall. There were also present a number of men and women of the South End with no homes to go to for Thanksgiving. Following the dinner there was an entertainment. Cough Balaam for aulok When a Really Hungry a dish for big appetites.

Boil rice, southern style, so that every flake is plump, and tender, and standing alone. Mould the rice in cups and place, like dumplings around the edge of a well-seasoned beef stew. Then pour the gravy over the rice. It certainly is great. Rice is delicious for breakfast, dinner, and supper.

Eat it as a cereal with sugar and cream. Eat it as a vegetable with all meats, flsh, and poultry. Eat it as you do potatoes with gravy or butter on it. Eat it; every enjoy it. Rice is the most delicious, most healthful, most economical food grown.

Anlerican rice is the finest in the world. It excels in flavor, in purity, and in wholesomeness. You save money by eating rice. One cupful makes enough for five people. Leftover rice is useful in preparing dozens of tasty dishes.

None is wasted. There are over three hundred ways to prepare rice. Keep healthy by eating rice. It builds up your strength. It sustains your energy.

It is the quickest atid food to digest. ASSOCI ATED RICE MILLERS OF AMERICA, New Orleans, La. Cook Rice by tbU Master Recipe ihia famoism old rmeipm of thm Mouth. it io to timplm that astyonm uting it tucemttfully boit rico the firtt time they try. Wash rice thoroughly in a strainer.

Use a porcelain or agateware kettle. To four cups of boiling water add one level tea- of salt. Then add one cup of washed rice so slowly that water continues to boil. Lift rice occasionally with fork, and shake kettle so that no kernels stick to bottom. is stir the rice.

Boil twenty minutes. Then pour water off, if -My, and place in oiien oven where it will finish swelling without burning. Each grain will stand alone, plump, tender, and delicious. Consult any cook book for a number of excellent recipes for rice. Here are a few others.

RICE MELANGE WITH FISH Place any kind of fresh fish (about two pounds cut fine) in a kettle with one onion, one carrot, one celery atalk and some parsley, one quart of water, a littla salt, and let it boil one hour. Cook in water until tender two stalks of celery and two carrots; take them out and let them drip. Put the dripped vegetables into a saucepan with a half cup of chopped ham (boiled), end belt a cup of boiled rice. Pour ever this the fish etock as above and let cook for a quarter of an hour. Serva.

RICE AND MEAT Place in a double kettle a cup and one-half of new milk, teaspoonful of butter, half a teaspoonful salt and let to a boil. Add a cup of rice, cover and boil half an hour. Remove cover and add teacupful of chicken or veal cut in Small pieces, cover and cook again twenty minutes and serve hot. RICE A LTTAUENNE Have half cup of freshly cooked rice; take one tablespoonful of butter and one of flour and rub together in a stew pan, add to these a capful of grated cheese and a cup and one-half of hot water and a pinch of annotto. Stir rapidly and when perfectly smooth pour this mixture over the warm rice spread on shallow fancy a low salad dish.

Sprinkle finely grated cheese over the whole end serve hot, gemidied with tium leaves around the edges. i '4 0002010001000100000200010202000001020211010200010000010202000001020100000000000102000248010102020100020002000000020201010002020102 00000101020102020202910002020101230002010002022348020000029002010253 00904800020202000002000001010001000002000201020001535390020100010102000602020000000001000102530000010101000102010200010002020202000000000101000201010200000101000802300102.

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