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EVENING LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1915.
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THE TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE
f Ellen Adair Depreciates Its Ephemeral Champ
lewed with oil tho glamour tff af
irroachtn realisation, with a largo map
; nd all the paraphernalia ot shipping
instructions spread out In front ot one,
the ocean voyage seems a veritable El
. borado ot Joy and bliss to comol Have
ws not planned thU trip for months and
months? And oht tho glory nnd the
romance ot Itl Tee, UU one gets on
board I
Tli first awakening come on enter
ing one's state-room. It does stem ratljer
small, and one perceives that both the
lower berths aro occupied by a variety
Ot package, Indicating that they have
already been appropriated although the
hipping- agents had assured us that we
would certainly have a lower one I
We notice that the paint Is very white
and fresh, and that, although wo must
perform the acrobatlo teat of soaring
dlsilly to the upper berth minus a ladder,
till, that particular berth Is next the
porthole, and It will be so fresh and
healthful I Oh, fond dcluatont For all
night lone that porthole Is hermetically
scaled.
The luncheon gong then sounds. It Is
a strange and curious tact that If there
ls any oh person on board that ono
wishes to avoid, and towards whom one
cultivates a decided antipathy at drat
sight, he, she, or It la always next one
at the luncheon tablet The fates aro
fixed, then, for that first fatal meal de
cides the plan of culinary action for the
voyage. We sit tor twenty meals as wo
have sat at that first festive feeding.
Certain curious types, unknown on
land, will always flourish Wn the ocean
voyage.
For Instance, first there oomes tho play
tut child. Oh, how I hate tho playful
child as eha is met with on tho ocean
voyage! 8he is a veritable enfant ter
rible, and one that has to be conciliated,
tool For If there Is any little trifle that
one wlsheo kept quite private., the prying
child will eoon discover It and blazon
it on board I Her long suit Is tho game
of "over-hearing," and the subsequent
recital of tho tale.
The rise and dreadful fall of the At
lantic Ocean and other small things sent
for our chastening. At first. It Isn't quite
so notlceablo aa after the first day out.
But wait. 'Just watt till the groat vessel
meets the real Atlantlo roll era I Between
the paroxysms one prays for death.
There Is no feeling quite Ilka mol-de-mer,
nor one that makes one feel more sui
cidal, v
It is extraordinary, too, how no one
will admit they feel a little queer upon
the bounding wave I For Instance, the
dear old gontleman who sits bcsldo us
at lunch and who has crossed tho her
ring pond so often that he has lost track
of the times is never sea-sick! Oh, no;
not he!
"Try a llttlo Christian Sclenoe, my
dtarl" ho will say kindly. VNo, don't
gtve in, now, for it's all a question of
Pinafore Frock
for the Little Girl
, It ! hard to improve on tho pinafore
-jSress' mado with three box-pleats back
and front and square yoke. It always
looks eo trim and tidy, especially as
it Is usually cut shorter than the ordi
nary stylo of dress. The girdle may be
of thick cord, or a narrow patent-leather
belt may be worn. X wide, straight belt
of the material, worn very low and loose,
would also be fashionable. Dark serge
Is th moat serviceable, and the little
waist worn Way be of silk or any pretty
material. This frock can very easily
g b fashioned at home.
. Take Care of Your Eyes
Nothing la a greater beauty than clear
bright ryto. It la on which every girl in
Rood health may possess, and it goes far
to redeem tho plainest of features.
A few simple hints on how to bring
&bout this eye beauty will be useful.
At InUrvals, s girl who uses her eyes
In an eiSe or place of business should
maka point of closing them now and
again, eo as to give them a complete rest.
...St should shut th lMs very gsnQy so
its 1o relax all the nerves around the ey
r,VtS4lf, er she will get ns traod from the
sihj tired, tho eyes should be bathed
i really hot water by means of a cloth;
"f t kath should bei followed by a
M4 oo e ts the form of a cloth dipped In
yM Mid water.
Vefet going to bed, tho eyes should
H terolully washed to relax; th nerves
ami cesMVCi sjay dust
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mw ma an irucm y
la trains and movins vehicles
4 i strata upon tho eyesight; worst of
Ot Is tt am of roadlng as on walks.
yfWi the oyea should pressrv their
SBf H 9U NW Jvw
i are m4 wbea necessary they will
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tho will powerl I have never once felt
sea-tick, and I've crossed a hundred
times."
He tlls the old, old story of the storm
when all the other passengers and half
tho staff were hors-dc-combat, except
hlmselfl The stewards had to tlo him to
his chair at dinner and ropo the dishes
round his neck to keep them anywhere
within a mile of him. but no, he wasn't
yea-sick, didn't even feel headachy, not
he I
However, later on, when wo have
fought our welt-fought fight, nnd are
resting on the laurels of victory, whero
Is tho dear old gentleman? No one quite
knows. A stlfllah breeae has been blow
ing for tho last two days, and the sea Is
rather choppy,
nmnnS u,MeI;Jr notice that ho Is
SuZV," ,.n-Ur Pale, nnd with a
?h .d c',"8,tneJ air. Wo do not hear
t 2iwif hls ,oth?r. voyages now; he
tri! urly nml.w"h a pensive mien.
idLil!"1 we ,nfllllro sympa-
IS mm h' .rtcftP me' not "8 "
nZ i u ,8tat6rom for two days be-
mMl.r. ? ,)ad Mtoltt prlVftl business
v "!5li!2 l.I?n,ti .nd Iolterfl l0 wrlto1
We notice that ho does not stay long
down In the stuffy saloon, but seeks tho
SSk&& , "M " low " Ws big
sallorl ' Vt"' h U a hdni
lanVfi,- CUrl0US ,fact thttt- although on
her illmf.raof b0rs Wl" dlscufis M- r
gweeom. 2.f nd nau"a'n "d delight In
gruesome detail, yet on board ship this
Y.?'!"' hlblt dl09 a natural death!
ferine 7rnt!lBera,a.r8 nU """""ed of suf
roring from mal-de-mer.
inir n1.i,h.1.P'6m0nc8rt ls """other very try
un nrm?ai ,ltr8?. """-burnings iprlng
uP"! th? fM,lv scono- Wl" Smith
f iti? S 8lntr a auot wllh M'- Jones,
-im ", Bl2w" le qu,t0 '"censed thereat
r"" l'1 ' Tompkins offers to sit beside
i8mM.il!i0 Oom5l5rt' whereupon sho revives
sumclently to say that she does
hope Miss Smith won't select "O that
W,1,.tr'uWero,SIayLnarl" tor nor ". be
SS " JJm,,?d" h8P of the bloating of
sheep, and Mr. Jones looks so itko a
".mi? inrhw' -nn1 Mlss Sm"h la no
Thl. .nJ?,t?tJ' r ridlculUi irambola.
Thus speaks Miss Brown. Yes, the ship's
concert 13 a very trying affair.
wtn-1 ?r .tUriou hlng obout th ocean
vcyngo Is that affairs of tho heart spring
u on every hand. There ls something
about the pure oxono of the Atlantic
that engenders gentle dalliance and
flirtation everywhere There Is nothing
alternat!0 fllrtor soaslp-an unhappy
The board-ship flirtation seldom has a
serious ending. The bonds of matrimony
are much too eolld to chain down tho
ephemeral passion engendered by the fly
ing spray and darkened corners of tho
deok. It wero bettor thus. For friend
ships formed on board have no solidity
of background to them. They ought to
linger In the mind as but a pleasing
memory a thing apart from humdrum
ordlnnry life, their freshness quite un
dlmmed by any dull and heavy matri
monial intention. ELLEN ADAIR.
Life's Lessons
There, little girl, don't cry!
They have broken your doll. I ttnnw?
And your tea-set btue.
And your playhouse, too,
Are things of the long ago:
There, llttlo girl, don't cry!
There, little girl, don't cryl
They have broken your slate. I know?
And the glad wild ways
Of your schoolgirl days
Are things of tho lonsr am.
But llfo and love will soon corns by,
mere, llttlo jrirl, don't cry!
There, little girl, don't cry!
They have broken your heart, I know;
And the rainbow gleams
Of your youthful dreams
Are things of the long ago;
But heaven holds all for which you sigh.
There, little girl, don't cry!
Anonymous.
WOMAN OUTSIDE THE HOME
'Around
On Tuesday, Nuvcinber 2i, at 3:30 p. m.,
an Informal musical tea will bo given
at tho Phtlomuslan Club. Tho program
Is In charge of Mrs. Paul B. Fenlon.
Thero will be a very Interesting address
by Harvey Maltland Watts on "Muslo
vs. Noise." ThU will be followed by
musical selections by Mrs. M. A. Mitchell
and Mrs. I O. Paine, violinists. Mrs.
j. v. jynon ana Mrs. Charles P. Hopkins
wlil bo their accompanists.
will rehearse on Saturdays, November 7,
H. SI and 28, under the direction of Miss
Martha Barry. Plans are being mado for
a very Interesting program this season,
to be shared by every member of the
club.
The Red Cross and Belgian relief work
Is not being overlooked by tho Junior so
cial s.ntlnn nt th rlAnturv rtt. nn
Tuesday, November 10, at 8:80 o'clock, the
urai junior section lea will take place.
In order to make the teas more than
merely social In character, the members
are Invited by the committee in charge
How to Make Pin Money
"Money makes tho mare go." There
are a great many mares nowadays who
are stopping by tho wayside, apparently,
for a rather protracted rest. In other
words, since the stock market has been
so uncertain, there a great many girls
who ore looking for a chance to make
some spending money. By tho Immortal
order of things, money la so easily got
ten rid of and so hard to get hold ofl
One way of getting hold ot It was dis
covered by a girl of limited means.
She had been In the habit of making her
own clothes, and, ot course, knew quite
a bit about sewing. Just a month or two
before holiday Urns sho sent word around
among her friends that she would make
lingerie, either of a standard pattern or
copied from any model sent her, for al
most cost price. Ot course every one
knows the enormous prices one has to
pay in the department stores for hand
or even machine-made underwear. This
girl bought her goods wholesale, uslnr
her dresamaker'a discount as htr only
profit In tills way both her patrons and
she benefited by It
Bhe made several samples, ranging in
price from simple muslin pleees to stun
ning combinations of crepe do chine and
lacs, trimmed with garlands of French
flowers. Materials which people bad al
ready bought were utilized, too. The or
ders came astotiUhlagiy soon, when her
samples wero shown. Several ladles ot
tered to tako them to their bridge clubs
and show thaat there. This, of course,
was a perftot gold xniao fag, the little
dressmaker. 8b is doing very nicely in
deed now. This s only one idea from a
great many girls who havo made up their
minds to suceesd and havo dona so.
6crrcpoiHlsfle of general interest
to vom readers wW be printed en
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Was It You?
Somebody said a foolish thing without
reflecting for an Instant whether It was
likely to cause acute pain to those who
heard it Was it youJ
A certain story has been set afloat In
our circle of friends about a member ot
that circle. It Is not true, and It has
been contradicted, but glvo a slander a
good start and It ls never caught up again.
Was the starter ot the story you?
There is a person known to us all who
shirks what Is disagreeable. No ono
dreams of telling a sod story in the hope
of sympathy, or ot asking help and ad
vice In times of distress. It could not
bo you, surely?
And there Is somebody who Is an In
veterate grumbler, who can never seo
anything but tho gloomy side of every
thing, so that she Is a cloud In tho sky
and never a sunbeam. You are not Ilka
that, are you?
There Is lomo one who is always hoping
for El Dorado, but shirks from taking
the trouble to find It. Bhc sits with use
less hands waiting for fortune to drop
Into her lap, and shirks hor share of
tho world's work. That cannot bo youl
Lastly, there are pcoplo who do so llttlo
for their fellow mortals that "they never
would be missed." But you ore not ono
of them!
Snapshots in the Market
Present Prices of Fruit
Fruit prices ore rather staple Just nt
present.
Bananas sell at IS cents a dozen.
Pineapples differ In price according to
slxo, beginning at 25 cents.
Snow applas sell at 25 cents a half
peck,
Casaba melon still costs 40 cents apiece.
California quinces sell at CO cents a
dozen.
Hcckol pears are selling now at 35 cents
a quarter peck.
Large, juicy limes sell at IE cents a
dozen.
Pomegranates sell three for 25 cents.
Persimmons sell at four for 25 conts.
Lovers' Partings
Thero are more ways of parting than
one, and sweethoarts Indulge In them all,
according to their Individual characters.
The most painful and regrettabto of
partings Is that In which two separate
In anger. This Is a parting which should
be avoided by every couple, for one never
knows what freak of fate may Intervene
to render It a lasting separation.
Next, comes tho parting In grief and
yet in love. Circumstances occasion this
mournful yet not htfpoless parting. Per
haps the dire necessities of llfo and the
lack ot moans to supply them ls the
cause.
A lover ls poor, and he goos forth to
other lands to soek for his beloved com
fort nnd sufllclcnoy. And always with
him salts hope and trust. The parting
ls Bad, yet tho' thought of the glowing
future alleviates Us sorrow, nnd so tears
nro drlod and grief Is banished In duo
course.
Lastly, there ls tho temporary parting
which Is but "sweet anticipation of re
union." Hands clasp one nnothor as
though they could never let go, and eyes
gazo as though each moment were their
last. But It Is not so, and theroforo of
all love's partings this causes no tears,
and Us sighs aro but soft and soon for
gotten. Ideas in Idleness
Few things are worse than to havo
nothing to do. Any ono who has had
father home sick for a few days will
swear to it.
The man who matches his wife's sewing
silk accurately and brings It home the
same day is not long for this world.
Tho woman who ls too delicate for re
sponsibility usually has a hobby for golf
or horseback riding or some other gentle
diversion.
They say a man ls never a hero to his
valet. Be that aa It may, It he's a wise
valet, ho won't telL
It was a cynic who eaid, 'The more I
see of men, the better I like dogs." The
poor dogs were not consulted, evidently.
the Clubs.
to come prepared to aid In the work for
the sufferers abroad.'
Monday, November W, at 7 p. m., the
club supper will be held. This will bo
called "American Refugees' Night." Brief
reports of experiences abroad are expected
from Miss Annie Hi Wharton, Mrs. Ed
ward Diddle, Mrs. Annie R. Ramsey, Miss
A. A. Sutherland, Miss Emily Bell, Miss
Emily Sartaln, George Burnham, Jr., and
others.
Tho suffrage movement ls going ahead
with great strides Just at present, aa
activities all over tho city show. Each
separata organization ls widening Its cir
cle of activity, by classes, lectures, sew
ing circles, open-air meetings, and marty
other Ingenious ideas.
On Friday, December 4. the Women's
Equal Suffrage League of Oak Lane
has arranged for a very interesting
program. George E. OdelL the fa
mous literary crltta and writer ot Lon
don, England, will give a lecture in Mar
shall Hall. This Is the lecture room of
the famous Miss Marshall's school. Mr.
Odell's subjeot Is very apropos and will
be on "Women's Placo In Democracy,"
The Engaged Girl
It is not necessary to send out an
nouncements of tho engagement A line
to the leading papers will be found a very
good medium for publication.
A small luncheon to one's Intimate
friends Is a favorite way of announcing
an engagement. The girl usually wears
her ring and explains either before or
after comment Is made on it It seldom
takes long for women to notice these
things.
0 Iris often start "hope-chests" before
the right man oomes on the horison. It
ls a very sensible idea, but care should
he taken not to let the secret get out, as
men have an idea they may be snapped
up without their consent Girls are very
likely to ridicule the precaution, so keep
your hope-chest for yourself alone.
CKrls who take off their engagement
rings when away ar dUlpyal to the man
who gave It It a ring is bought by
months of hard work on the man's side
and diamonds do not grow on trees it is
good enough to wear all the time.
Jealousy is an unworthy passion, but
sometimes ungovernable. Itamembsr that
it hurts, too. and sver try to hold a man
by deliberately ineitlng him to Jealousy.
It he Isn't worth straightforward treat
ment, 1st him. go. Thero are plenty of
others.
Burnt Saucepans
Burnt pans or saueepans ihoulu nsvtr
bo Ailed with sodawater, although this
removes tbs burnt portions, as H aaks
tbs saueepaa liable to burn again the
nxt tB) tt is used.
fastaad of sodswater. us water to
wbis a lutu salt has be aM. Uave
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TWO STREET COSTUMES THAT EXPLOIT THE FASHIONABLE
FUR BANDS
MODES OF THE HOUR
Street Costumes at Fashion Fete Show Military Tendency.
Sleeves of Every Length,
The fashion fote, with Its purpose of
creating and launching American fash
Ions, opened successfully Wednesday eve
ning at tho Itltz-Carlton Hotel in New
Tork. A number of New York women,
prominent In social and charitable af
fairs, were Its sponsors, and the proceeds
will bo distributed among the famlllos of
enlisted lighting men, both In this coun
try and abroad, who have been left dea
tltuto by tho war.
Deslgnors of hats, gowns, furs and
Jewels did their best to show what could
bo dono In tho way of "home-made" fash
ions, and tho big ballroom of tho hotel
was crowded with an appreciative public.
A platform at tho end of tho room was
made to reBcmblo a miniature stage, with
artistic hangings of dark blue against
which the models showed to advantage,
nftorward promenading and posing among
the nudlence.
There wero nearly 100 of these models
and many more than that number of cos
tumes shown. Tho street costumos
showed a military tendency and fur was
used lavishly, but beyond the fact that
each costume was nn Individual creation
there was nothing to point to any radical
departure from the present styles.
At present this Is a difficult thing to do,
for there was never a time when liberty
In the matter of wearing apparel had so
nearly reached license.
Sleeves of every length and kind, skirts
chort and long, wide or full, conts of
many designs with every varloty ot
Milady's Toilet Table
The thin girl's hair requires special at
tention. Slnoo she Is more or less lack
ing In line and distinction, the hair makes
or mars her appearance. It she is not
In particularly good. condition, her hair
will be poorly nourished and faded look
ing. Try to study your face and decide
upon a becoming coiffure. If It Is truly
suited to you. stick to It Don't chango
It for every freak of fashion that comes
along. The thin girl can't afford this;
she must make horself become her
coiffure, and not vice versa like the
round, baby-faced girl.
Always hold your head up, even It you
are thin. It brings out the fine lino from
throat to chest It alro makes the dou
ble chin Impossible in later years. Tho
flesh becomes flabby and sags down on a
thin woman when sho begins to age, and
such a double chin looks much worse
than one on a fat woman.
Rub witch haiel on your throat every
night If It ls yellow or rough, Add to
this a teaspoonful of hydrogen peroxide
If you want a quicker bleach. Vary this
by a gentle massage with a good cold
cream on alternate nights. After your
dally bath spray your throat with cold
water or rub with a small pleoo of ice
and powder lightly,
Correct carriage is the most Important
thing for the thin girl. Avoid the so
called "debutante slouch": It magnifies all
your defeots. Fortunately for you, the
military Influence In fashion demands the
straight, unbending spine. Be sure to
profit by the fad, and your health and
looks will show it
Words That Help
Heaven never lets the helpful hand be
empty.
Unless ws first look up, we shall not do
much lifting up.
The millennium would long ago have
arrived had wa but all llred up to what
we demand of others.
It is better to say "This ono thing I
do" than 'Theso iO things I dabblo In."
Love delights In doing for nothing what
others will not even do for money.
Heaven always gives a staff to the man
who is asked to olimb a mountain.
To those who struggle, life may lead
through thorns; but it never stops in the
desert
When ws measure our neighbors. It is
y the bet people wo know; but wha
wo measure ourselves, it is by the worst
Today's will not Is tomorrow's cannot.
FEED YOUR PLANTS
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sleeve, wero there, with an occasional
costume standing out prominently be
causo of Its simplicity.
Evening gowns showed both Greek and
moyon ago Inspiration, and tho chemtso
froch was also In evidence. Draped
bodices and draped skirts with short and
narrow trains wero the tendency when
velvet woo the material employed, while
tulle and chiffon wero full and ruffled.
Soma rellof to the monotony of tho ex
hibition was caused by masquerade or
fancy-dress costumes, for the careful
Btudy of so many frocks was fatiguing
and It was Impossible to form any opin
ion aa to which way the fashion wind of
tho future would blow.
That the materials were all of Ameri
can manufacture proved that In this re
gard America can make a good showing.
Tho severance with Paris ls too recent
to prove that Inspiration was Independ
ent of that world centre of dress de
signing. A number of New Tork society women
of tho younger generation sold pro
grams, whllo men prominent socially were
In charge of the ball that followed the
exhibit.
Popular actresses aro to auction oft
the frocks donated by their creators and
no doubt Interesting figures will result
when charity, society and faohlon are
all combined to the ono purpose of mak
ing a generous contribution to the funds
of the Committee of Mercy that la try
ing to relievo the distress and suffering
of many of tho victims of the war.
THE SECRET OF POPULARITY
"She's tho finest girl I ever met" They
always say that when they meet Anna.
All because she Is perfectly natural. Of
course, to be perfectly natural does not
Imply a lovely character, Unfortunately,
some of us are "Just naturally grouchy"
or selfish. The reason for Anna's popu
larity is easily explained.
She never finds fault You could havo
every falling of mortals here below and
Anna would And an explanation, or falling
that, an excuse for you
She Is never "catty." Perhaps it's
natural politeness; perhaps a nobler virtue
called charity that keeps her from mak
ing the very apropos, but stinging retort
Anyhow, she has never been heard saying
a cutting thing.
"Nobility obliges" must b her motto,
beoause whenever there ls something hard
Wise Sayings
He that takes a wife takes care.
Foxes are all tall and women all tongue.
If only Adam had died with all his ribs
Intact!
A wise man distrusts three things the
wind, April sunshine and a woman's
word.
Do not believe a woman or an epitaph;
both aro false.
Women are as frail as the glass in
which they see themselves.
Women detest tho serpent through pro
fessional Jealousy.
And yet, despite these unpleasant phil
osophers, men havo always loved and
wedded, and will continue to do so until
the end ot the earthly chapter.
A Great Bargain
"Do you think it's true that every man
has his price?" asked the heiress,
"I'm sure I don't know," ho answered
thoughtfully; "but if you want a bar
gain you needn't look any further."
At the Sign of tho
Golden OatrUh
Latest
French
Feather
Creations
Made From
Yoiu Old
Ostrich Feathers
At Half the Coat of New
Beat WqrkLowett Prices
Feathers Curled on Your Hat
While You Wait
Hag Q4w filu l'ioi.t .Uttatiwt
DRAW FROM THE
PASTURES OF THE SEA
By 0. HOUSTON Q0UDIS3
, '"roar r. m
Am aw w HaiivKt.
Not only this, but there aro countless
bllltdoa of them, costing nothing to raise
or feed, pasturing free from babyhood
to maturity and responding so freely to
tho luro of tho trawling lino or the win
ning embrace of tho net that we might
almost say they come to market by them
selves. This Is the answer to the Jump in meat
prices. Europe has known It for a long
lime and has apptlo dlt well, to the great
relief of the poorer inhabitants. In
America we have Just discovered It, con
sequently wo think we have found a new
and wonderful thing.
We might havo discovered It before, If
the prevailing American idea of fish had
not boen summed up in the words, Fri
day and fry. When we eat fish only ono
day In tho week and incllno to only
ono way of cooking It, tho demand for
this plentiful, nutritious and delicious food
Is not likely to attain sufficient dimen
sions to keep the price anywhero within
hailing dlstnnco ot tho supply.
We havo found out In theso days of
reckoning Up the cost that wo have dons
and are doing a great many absurd
things. But of them all nothing could
be more absurd than tho dumping over
board of catch aftor catch of fish which
In Europe would be regarded aa a treas
ure trove! simply becauso Friday was
the only proper day to oat fish and ono
got tired ot fish anyhow.
As a consequence, the price of fish has
boen almost as high a that of meat.
Under such conditions It had to be, or
tho fish dealers would all have been
forced out of business. In this instanco
tho failure to avail ourselves of a Ood
given supply of food which could easily
be had for next to nothing has lain en
tirely with the consumer.
Recently the attempt has boen made
In New Tork to break up this old Friday
superstition and to bring down tho prico
of fish by creating nn all-tho-week de
mand for It Tho campaign was headed
by a progressive newspaper which takes
great interest In food matter. Tho re-
Precious Thoughts
Experience keeps a dear school, but it
is the only one in which the foolish will
learn.
Sin has many tools, but a Its Is the
handle that fits them all.
If a sacrifice has to be made, see that
it Is offors'd with cheerfulness.
Whatever may bo tho mattor, lot feel
ings noak at home and starch them stiff
bofore tho world.
Never sit down to nurse a grief,
But in life's duties find relief.
Patience is the fairy godmother, who
In the end brings happiness and success.
A small wrong done to another Is a
great Injury done to ourselves.
Earthly sorrows rightly borne fit tho
soul for heaven.
To speak wisely may not always bo
easy, but to refrain from speaking 111 of
others only means silence.
Our mistakes are often our best
teachers.
The Wish
O stars that tremble with soft, silvery
light
In heaven's deep blue,
Look down upon tay love where'er he be
tonight.
My love so true.
O whispering winds, that woo in mur
murs low
The bending trees,
O bring me from my true 'lor words
and kisses sweet
Across the starlit seas.
Anonymous.
( to be done Anna is called upon. She
toon a wncne course on tho viola onco,
at her own expense, to fill an unexpected
vacancy In the college glee club.
And herein Ilea the whole secret she Is
a true friend. Loyalty ls her passport to
the hearts or others. She never carries
tales, never tells Mary what Jans said
about her and nevtr disctoses a confi
dence. She is no lifeless Ideal, living In the
Imagination only. Sho Is a very human
girl, with very human traits. There ls
nothing "stiff" about her. She has tho
saving trace bf humor, and a very real
enjoyment of all the good things of life.
The mere man asks where this perfect
creature abides, with perhaps a touch of
sarcasm in his voice. Annas are all about
you, it yCu had only eyes to seel
Potato Pats
Feel half a pound of potatoes and ono
medlnm-otsod onion and scraps them fine
ly together on scraper; add half a ta-
spoonful of salt, a pinch of pepper, quarter
ot a pound of raising flour, and one or
two eggs. Mix well and beat together,
then heap the Ingredients into tablespoon
fuls and fry in good boiling fat (not
suet) on both side until they aro a golden
brown. Berve hot
A Change Needed
They were whirling round like mad
lightning in the tango.
She Tou should introduce a little
change In your stylo ot dancing.
He What do you meanT
Bho You might occasionally step on my
left foot; the right is nearly squashed to
plecesl
Vienna SIjop
A special showing ot our new
designs will be displayed at our
show rooms. Devoted entirely
to the fashions of Women and
Misses, both in our Ready-to-Wear
and Custom Made De
partments. s
Suits, Coats, Wrap3,
Dresses, Waists and Furs
We invite your inspection to
enable you to procure the high
est class merchandise at un
usually low prices.
mportor-
15SI LOCUST ST.
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tan aeaiers wero organizes ana an ar
rangement made with certain wholesata
dealers to handle their catch each day.
The newspaper undertook to advertise
the matter widely enough to prove
whether or not sufficient demand could
bo oreated to mako such a plan pay.
As a result, tho wholo catch of these
fish dealors was sold each day at five
cents a pound. Tons of wholesome and
choap food were thus utilized Instead ot
being dumped oft tho dock. And people
to whom tho price of a meal was a great
consideration learned that fish was good
any day In tho week, and that It made
Just as satisfactory a meat aa did meat
at many times the price.
It wns only an experiment to test tho
public willingness to co-operate In utiliz
ing our Inexhaustible supply of fish. Aa
such. It was a success.
Better than that, It has shown to deal
ors and oonsumors allko ono sonslblo and
practical way to reduce tho cost of living,
and It remains to bo proved whether or
not tho people of our coast cities will
take the hint and use fish as It is used
in European countries.
It all lies In tho hands of tho house
wife. It she continues to regard fish aa
something to bo cither fried, boiled or
baked, and scorns savory and Interesting
sauces, sho will probably have some trou
ble to Induce her family to eat it oven
once a week. The different varieties of
fish have dcllcato and distinctive flavors
of their own; but unless theso flavors
are Judiciously brought out and bolstored
up In tho preparation they are Insipid to
a dogrco compared with that of meat.
But if the housewifo will tako tho trou
ble to learn how flsh ls cooked In Franco
or In Italy, tho gamo of reducing hor
weekly bills Is In her own hands. If tho
flsh dealers dovotop sufficient acumen to
prepare and preserve flsh ns thoy do In
Great Britain, Holland and Germany, tho
task of the housewifo will bo much sim
plified and their market will bo Increased.
Our attention has been called to this
enormous nnd easily available food sup
ply. That It Ib not now cheap Is our own
fnult. W can mako It bo simply by us
ing enough of It to bring tho prlco down.
The Now York experiment has shown
that this can bo dono and how. It re
mains to bo soen whether or not wo aro
wise enough to act upon the suggestion.
Copyrighted by C. Houston Ooudiss.
For the College Girl
A small piece of 'muslin sewed lnsldo
tho skirt to collar-band and shoulder
eeam will protect tho garment from
wear of stiff collars against tho collar
bone. Leave the front of tho piece of
muslin loose, and it will not interfere
with laundering.
Pearl ornaments may bo beautifully
restored by rubbing first with ollvo oil
to romovo all stains. Then apply any
red nail polish. This gives a burnished
appearance, and if you rub tho pearls
fast thoy assume a brilliant glow.
If you wish to keep moths out of
furs, a llttlo powdered alum rubbed Into
tnom ls as good u3 camphor, when the
latter is not at hand.
Your books will nevor get moldy If
you put a few drops of Canada balsam
and oil of lavender In tho back corner
ot each bookshelf.
If You Are a Brunette
A dark complexion requires the careful
study of its possessor, if It ls to do hor
Justice. She can wear a great vnriety
of colors If, and only If, sho 'will find
out what particular shades of them suit
her.
For Instance, most shades of red look
well upon her, many blues, and, most
becoming of all, rose-pink of a soft tone.
Brown Is better than ecru, but it has
not sufficient high lights, unless whtto
Is Introduced in the form Qf accessories.
There aro somo tones of white also
that aro eminently suitable. They should
be tried on first before docldtng as the
wrong white Is moro than trying.
Tho nnrrow band of black velvet round
the throat, so beloved ctf our grand
mothers, Is a cunning wee touch that
helps the girl of olive complexion to wear
many a color that otherwise might bo
doubtful In her case.
Remember that a tinge of color In tho
cheeks will often decide whether or not
a certain color suits you. Many darlc
glrla have no color, and they need to
be cautious in their use ot shades that
demand this natural warmth of hue.
A Prompt Reply
Singer (plaintively) Will you miss me
Qallerylto (desperately) Chuck us up
dno of them flower pots, missis, an' I'll
try not tol
Consideration
Husband (consulting with better halt
concerning purchase of house) The leaaa
is for 79 years.
Wife Oh, that's not long enough!
HuBbnnd Not long enough?
Wife Lona; enoue-h for tin. iImf nf
course; but think of poor dear baby being
turned out when he's 80, and probably
an Invalid .and Infirm!
York Pudding
Feci and core four or flvo largo apples,
cut into slices and arrange In a pe-dlsh,
sprinkle with sugar, and then cover with
a thin layer of apricot Jam. Take an
ounce of arrowroot, mix it with half a
pint of cold milk, half an ounce of
butter, and sweeten to taste. Stir thla
over the fire till it bolls, then pour slowly
over mo preserve in me aisn. scatter a
few breadcrumbs over the top, and bako
a golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
Why plant mixed
varieties of Tulips,
which make your
garden look like a
crazy quilt, when you
Th. Wnkru CM gej, vyaKru quality
Ktg. bulbs, in named vari-
" eties, at such low
prices as these?
Prince of AuitrLa..ieop, doi. StlSp. 100
Cottaga Maid , . . . XOe p. doi. S1.J3 p, 100
Kalsarlaoon ,.,.,. t So p, do. il.eOp, 100
i-runrp mo ,.,,.,,. soa p. an. s.ou p. 100
Vollow Vrlnea .... ISop. das. fl.05p.100
JluriUo 15a p. doi. $1.00 p. 100
nETAlL BTOBB
830 Chestnut St.
American Branch Office,
200 Walnut Place
Benj. B. Lewis
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AND GOFFERING
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