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Show ou A NEW METHOD OF NUMBERING An experiment which was tried out thoroughly by tho city of Pasadena, Cal., and has been pronounced a success, suc-cess, Is that of placing tho hoiisc numbers at tho curb in front of each residence, conspicuous black numoralB boing placed on a white rectangle. The names of the streets also aro painted on tho curb at street intersections inter-sections The convenience to delivery deliv-ery men. visitors and strangers In the city is obvious Any one who has tried to find a house number at night ringing doorbells along the street In the attempt, will appreciate tho convenience. con-venience. To the merchant It is a saving of dollars to oconomlzo his delivery men's time, espoclaljly ln the holiday season. |