Proposed Blue Laws Banning Kisses Another typically Parisian tradition is being menaced. Following the example of American cities certain moralists are advocating that kissing in public be made punishable by a heavy fine and, in repeated offenses, jail sentences. They purpose to submit a bill in the next session of Parliament which will forever rob Paris of rtuch of its license to the title, "the midinette's paradise'—for prob-elily in no city in the world is promiscuous osculation so prevalent as here.
Shopgirls meeting their sweethearts after a hasty luncheon kiss frankly and fearlessly; double cheeked kisses are the rule even when, distant friends meet by appointment, and if relatives are deprived of the labial accolade it is little less than an insult.
Thus it may be seen that if the police should interfere with the practice which has' become a national custom they will find arrayed against them all classes, who for centuries have believed in the little signs of affection which may mean much, but pledge nothing.
M. Fontaine, president of the recently formed society to promote marriages by having aspirants for matrimony wear green ribbons, 18 cne of the advocates of the proposed measure. He declares thay the sentiments should be confined, not broadcast like radio concerts for the whole public to enjoy.—"Herald."
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