Shoes have been a conspicuous article of dress among northern countries for centuries. The Romans added a leg covering to the Greek sandal and thus fashioned a boot which was worn during the Middle Ages. Carved shoes with leather tops were worn. There developed a style of shoe with a curved-up toe, which was sometimes attached to the knee with a gold chain. The length of the shoe depended on the wearer's social or political standing. A prince could wear a shoe thirty inches long; a baron, twenty-four inches, and a knight, eighteen inches long.

The question arises-just how far does the responsibility of buying rest upon the purchaser, how much upon the. stores, and how much upon the manufacturer of the goods in question?

Julia Bourne in this story tells about the thrills of a trip to Italy, traveling alone from Lone Rock, Iowa, to London. It is quite unusual for a college sophomore to have the opportunity to spend nine months in study abroad.

Many times Home Economics Club girls, and their teachers as well, say: "Oh, I wish I had a little playlette that I could put on for this or that program.'' Here is one which you may use, if you wish. It is written for high school girls, but could easily be adapted to college use.

Flowers! What does the word make you think of? When you were young, did you have pinks, asters or hollyhocks growing in your yard? Which ever it was, this word will bring back memories to you.