EVENING LEDGEKPHILADI3LPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 19i5 10 WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS TO KNOW-NEW FASHIONS AND PRACTICAL SUGGESTIQ 1CT TEARS, IDLE TEARS tiy ELLEN ADAIR A Very Effective Weapon -Sir B"i V" For tlio overcoming of masculine bald ness of heart there In nothing In thin world quite so crTccllve ns the turning on of a few feminine tearal No amount of "cute" coyness, no nmount of (meet Wrtatlousncss and no nmount of lifts and artifices to which female deceit Is prone taltl ever prove the potent weapoipthal a few well-chosen tears win be. 1 have no sympathy with Tennyson as a man of Understanding and of Intuition when ho wrote, "Tenr, Idlo tents, t know not what they. mean." If he didn't know what they meant. then he was rxtrnoidlii arlly unversed In the lore of the femi nine hmrt. Tor every man know, or ought to know, that feminine tears are n weapon only to he used In extreme cases when the lady under discussion Isn't Retting It nil her own way and Is begin ning to bo more than a little peevish about It, and consequently more thnti a little determined lo win out lit any pi Ice. "No, Mnry, ou positively cannot have another new lint this season." says a harassed hut otherwise Indulgent husband to his better half. "I hate to ictusc jou, dear, t-jut I have nlieady let oii have five new hnts-nnd each one more appalling than the one before! How ou mm cnie lo make yourself look so ridiculous li n mystery to mel If, they were becoming hats It would be bad cnoURh, for you know that 1 cannot afford the money for them. But uhett It conies to spending hard-earned dollars on monstrosities that make you look like an lnertcd coal scut tle, or a dreadnought with decks cleared for action, or the diuni major of n real ment. then I do put my fool down and say 'Nol' " "But, John, Just Talt till ou see nie In till hat! It's a perfect drenin n real confection!" fiijs Mary eagerly, as she dashes from the room. "John" gives a weary wish, but he hardens his heart preparaloiy to the re turn of hla tittle spouse. Kor well lie knows what the mystic term "icnl con fection" Involves. Apart from the awful Inroad on his poeketbook lie feels assured that tile "confection" will be weird and wonderful. Nor are his proud expectations disap point! d, Kor his better hair icliinis with nn odd little uiionsemcnl pcichid mi the cxtremo top of hrr head, while n large, asfcresslve-looklng fowl pecis Inquisitively over one eye- It Is a fearsome bird, and the wlillo Mary easts herself into Ills arms In an ecstasy of Joyous anticipation Its waving plumes dab him savagely In the face. Truly it Is a ferocious bird. "Don't I look perfectly stunning?" cries Jlnry excitedly. "Stunning Is the, word," (.ays-poor John In a dazed way. "I have never seen you look wor.-.e, my dear. Jf i on would remove the coipse of that very aggics slvo fowl, I think that-" But he Is Interrupted. "Tho prlco Is only 20 dollars, John, dear, dear old John'" cries Mary rapturously. "You wouldn't bo n cruel as to make me semi It hack. It's out on iipptovnt. And It's the very latest thing In style! livery other woman will ho ready to kill mo with envy!" "While that seems a good reason for Its purchase," saya John drily, "t still must maintain that t cannot possibly pay for such a lint. You already have more hals than you can possibly wear, my dear. Not for once 1 nm quite determined In this matter and quite ada mant! It really Is time 1 put niv foot down." There Is a dreadful pause. John re tires mildly behind his evening paper. In the contemplation of which he li soon lost to such mundane troubles as hat-purchasing. And then a sound -a gentle, odd little sound-foils upon his ear. He stirs un eally In his chair. What can he tho matter now? Hut lie pays no attention The sound continues. It is Increasing In volume. He must look up Yet lie doesn't want to "Good heavens, Mary, niv dear, don't err," he exclaims with sudden solicitude. "Do take a sensible view nt the matter A hat like that Isn't worth shedding tears over, believe me." , Hut Mary, tike llachol weeping for her children, icfuses to be comforted. "I love-1 simply love that lint:" she sobs In u benrtbiokcn way. "you tire very cruel, John." John retires once more behind n man's fortress, the evening pnper. But It Isn't n bit of lisp. Tor he feels worried and upset. Is lie leiilly the brute that Mary seems to think lie Is'.' And after nil, Isn't It oulv natuinl thut Mary, In common wltli her sex, should want new hats? Fine feathers mnkc line birds, and women nin all the same. So he looks up from the paper. And Mary, who has been diplomatically watching him from beneath the pert little hat, sees lit to M two more heartbroken drops trickle down her pictty nose. These drops, liny though they be ! Wm h lH 1 1 11 V lLsHIH sHHHi iisllHfeBs$t. sssssLj?$$dra 'JisssssssM I '! SlTITTTTITftfini. aaiiir-nrflH - '"Iluiuaiuiiliii' JliyjSlCTiH A NEW iiVENING GOWN 1 THE DAILY STORY walked down the bathing, pier of tho unions hpnshoie irsuit and joined tin group on the end. Viva llaitleys eyes gleamed exultantly under their lowered lashes. Itenslaw was something of si lion ill his U'.1. nlnl nine his Hr.qf itn. turn tho , pcurnnco In llie place it hnd been her scale of mati'iillnc ccononi at once. scciet ainbltlnti to atlacli hlin In hei ,,,.,, , . .. i, ..,,, ..,. , ,, trnln. but he had scorned curiously Iti- lYr I. mi if nil rn t tuna ,wu, . u ,tirr . ,,t i , . i ,, ' . . .... . . different. She Immediately challenged lilm to heat her In the art of high dlv The Quiet Little Mouse Jack rtcnslaw. In swimming n n e. , s j,,,,,., a.s possible In Urn background. can have the lint after all." says honest John. "But don't go buying nny more, Mary, or jou'll ruin me." Oh, thoio feminine teuis. What havoc they work In masculine hearts! And how little they really do mean, oh, you fool ish, easily deceived men: It ln't- linid to turn teals on nt the tilting moment. And tho average, woman always pcems to know Intuitively when the fitting mo ment arrives. Therefore, oh, foolish husbands and easily deceived mules, be warned In time, and harden jour hearts correspondingly! In the Club World This afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Mrs. John Clarence Leo will relate the story of her trip across Siberia alone before members l- nt Hm 7'hllnnmsliin Club. In the morn ing the Current ISvents Class will hear the "Institutional "Work In Dclawaic County" discussed by Mrs. Purke Schocb. The club supper will bo held tomorrow evening at 6:50, and will be followed by the presentation of a miracle play by Clarke Smith, of St. Luke's School, "Wayne. The "Vigil" will be muuaged by L. E. Slebold, who will be assisted by the Eastwood Players. Current Events Day at the Plastic Club will, as usual, be In charge of Miss Alice Crulce. A speech on "The Modern Method of Photo-engraving" will bo given by A. lloffmelster, nnd Miss Sara McCarvey will preside at the Bamovar. The Century Club of Norwood will hold their Current Events Class this afternoon at 3. Mrs. Charles M. Pomeroy will apeak on "The War and Its Problems For Us." Mrs. Pomeroy Is chairman of the current events section of the Ridley Park Club, Music and tea will follow. Mrs. A. Q. Shaw will preside at the tea table. The suffrage Bectlon of the New Cen tury Guild will meet at 1307 Locust street this afternoon. Plans are progressing for the club supper, which will be held on Saturday evening, This Is an annual af- Tomorrow's Menu Hot BREAKFAST. Grapefruit Oatmeal ond Cream Shirred Eggs Biscuit Coffee LUNCHEON OR SUPPER. Ham mid Rice Oraham Bread Cup Custard Tea DINNER. Clear Soup Broiled Sweetbreads Creamed Potatoes Canned Corn Nut Salad Apple Dumpllnps "Theie Is a physiognomical character In the taste of food. C. holds that a man cannot have a pure mind who refuses apple dumplings." Lamb. Shirred Eggs Break one egg for each person carefully into a shallow platter. Melt a tablespoonful of butter In a fry ing pan and pour the eggs In without breaking the yolks. Cover with rich milk or thin cream and cook carefully until the eggs are set. Season and serve. Ham and Rice Boll a cupful of rice until It Is light and tender, and then mix with tt a cupful of chopped ham and fine crumbs, and a tablespoonful of butter. Pile on a platter. In the meantime, add three beaten eggs to a pint of milk and cook over hot water until It Is thick. fair and will be followed by an entertain- Pour over tho rice and ham and servo ment. i at once. Broiled Sweetbreads Scald the sweet breads In salted water, blanch In cold water, and remove all stringy parts. Then dry them carefully In a towel nnd dip them In beaten egg and fine bread crumbs, and broil. Crisp broiled bacon may be served with them. The next regular meeting of the Botan ical Society of Pennsylvania will be held In Botanical Hall on Friday evening at 8 .o'clock. There will be a walk to Rad nor Hunt and along Darby Creek on Sat urday, March SO. Fashion Forecasts What Milady Wears Velvets, brocaded materials and me tallic weaves were the popular fabrics during the winter months, and now the fashionable mlsa has jumped to the other extreme. All the sheer, clinging trans parent fabrics are In vogue. The dressy frocks for afternoon wear are most ethereal In appearance. ", Chiffon always reminds one of debu tantes, although there Is no rule In this respect. Colors are varied and charm lnsr. but white seems to lead In popular ity. Painty lacings of silver tissue or sold embroidery are soma pretty trim Wings, although the spring frocks will 'not be so elaborate. Hoop skirts are being used, too. but not with, the universal popularity which was foretold by anxious agitators when they first came out. One lovely skirt seen at an opening recently had rulllea of nar row lace al) the 'way down the skirt, from the pointed strdle to the hoop at the botUmi. and tiny bow-knots of black vel vet dotting the front The bodice con sisted of a simple fichu about the neck and shoulders, and tight, long sleeves. How many of our young girls will be .wilting to wear this Is a question, for fsfffce, loosely draped gown of a season or KQ. lUftl !' give" IUCIH A tttaie U( cum- furt which they will not forget. m Black satia slippers, with white sltk fta&iBXs, are seen at a great 'many aft triwip affair. Taupe, clismpavne and icld Ktsi'kiuS are went with dark A Unique Party for St. Patrick's Day A very clever matron who wanted "something new" In the way of St. Pat rick's Day entertainments hit upon a plan which Is among the most unlquo ideas In this line you can Imagine. Her Invitations were simple enough, out out from green paper In the shape of sham rocks, and written In white Ink. They said that a table d'hote lunch would be served to all who could afTord It Nat urally, this aroused a great deal of curi osity as to what would follow. Each guest, on her arrival, was pre sented with a green tally card. Bridge tables stood here and there, and every one played auction. Just as at an evening party. After this, no visible signs of a lunch were to be seen. The hostess sug gested that every one move Into the res taurant, where each one could "buy" her lunch. The restaurant consisted of the dining room, which was decorated. with the most amusing signs, such as hang In light lunch parlors. "Watch Your Overcoat," "Only One Order Served to Each Per son," and such Inscriptions, were hung on the wall. Then the guests received a card, on which the scale of prices was placed. Chicken salad was SS a portion, rolls 20 cents, coffee 40 cents, Ice cream EO cents, etc. Whatever points the guest had mads at bridge were taken as the standard, and the things he ate were deducted from this total. For instance, a total of 2000 en titled the guest to all the salad, Ice cream, coffee and rolls which he could procure without exceeding this sum. It was very unique, and everybody had a perfect time. Potato salad, baked potatoes, cucumber and pickle rings, stuffed olives, eggs, rye Wean sandwiches, with cheese and water cress, and, green Aar4 oandica prove very atumtJt a ad patent leather shoes, even oit 4a twt. J'idd b4 band-painted ,i uckjs ! Sjttractive, although oil uIob, if the hostess; cares to give a. rather uaafrfftOiWt. FHUHirais mumr. lug, and the two engaged in n laughing competition. "Why doesn't our cousin enmc out nnd try it?" asked nenslaw presently, looking contemplatively toward the un attractlvc and lonely llguro wading about in te shallow water nonr shore. Miss Hartley's open neglect of tho girl whom her mother hail Invited up out of kindness had Inconsed him from tho first. "Hasn't sho learned to dive'."' Viva, looked her astonishment. "Oh, no; Kate ncvor does anything. .She's- rather stupid about .sports, I bo lleve." "Perhaps sho needs enrournqemei.i," suggested Renslnw. A wlilinsio.il notion bad taken him. It mlRht be Interesting to try what the lavishing of a little at tention and Intel est would do for the girl, so plainly left out In the cold by all of Viva's croud. "I'll go over there and see if I can get her to try swltn mlng." As ho swam off toward the lonely figure near shore Viva Hartley sent after him a swift look of mingled amazement and anger, then turned back to her com panions with a mocking lift of tho brow3. Painfully diffident, Kate Cameron shrank nervously at Renslaw's approach. "Miss Cameron," ho announced smil ingly. "I'm going to Insist on teaching you to swim. Havo you tried It at all?" "N-no," she admitted. "1 I don't think I'd care about It. And I'm Just going In," she added, turning, then facing about again, miserably Irresolute. "Indeed you nro going to do nothing of the kind," he told her, with pleasant authority. "Come, I'll hold you up and teach you the strokes. You mustn't talk or even think of anything else." Commnnded not to talk, Kate's ner vousness In large measure vanished. It had long been her secret ambition to lenrn to swim like Viva. "You've done remarkable well," ho told her kindly. "After a few moro lessons you'll be swimming In deep water." "Oh, thank you," stammered Kate. "It's very good of you, hut but I couldn't think of troubling you again." "Nonsense," he laughed. "By the way, shall you be at tho dance tonight?" "Oh, I don't know," she hesitated. "Aunt likes me to go, hut I don't caro for dancing, and so I Just sit there, you know." Renslnw refrained from urging and gently helped her up tho little ladder that hung by the pier, waving her a smiling adieu. But, as he expected, the evening found her at the dance. He went at once to the corner where she was seated with her aunt and dropped Into a vacant seat Inside her. She surendered her program. "I see you stand firmly by your con viction that you don't care for dancing," ho said as he attached his name to four of the waltzes. The next dance was theirs, and when It was over Renslaw led her to a cozy nook under some palms and sat down beside her. "For one who dislikes dancing you do It remarkably well," he said, his eyes laughing down .at her. Kate flushed. "That was not true," she confessed bravely. "I I love danc ing. But men don't they won't " She stopped In confusion and her lower lip trembled slightly. A warm rush of pity swept over Renslaw. "My dear child," he comforted, "don't you know It's simply because every ona thinks you don't care for It? I think you will find that, having once been seen dancing, you will have as many requests as you care about." And Indeed several men, who had seen and marked Renslaw's devotion, now sauntered up. Kor Renslaw was credited with rather a nice discrimina tion In regard to the gentler sex, and, as he well knew, It would not be because Kate Cameron had "been seen danclns-. but because she had been seen dancing with him, that further requests would be forthcoming. Toward the end of the evening he stood and watched her as she floated round the room on the arm of Graham, his most Intimate friend. . "We'll outwit that cousin of hers et," muttered Renslaw, In the days that followed he took on himself the province of "b'is brother" and lectured her freely when occasion arose. Most of all he Insisted on various outdoor activities. And Indeed within a few weeks she had developed a passion for sports and an amazing celerity In acquiring perfection In each fnat sur prised and delighted Renslaw. Dawning Interest began to appear In men's faces when they spoke of her. Several paid her notlceabfc attention. Oraham, Rens law noticed, grew to be one of the roost assiduous. He Wouelf, having launched bar, feet NeerthelcsB he could not bo iinconsdoiii that tho nrcfercneo was nlnnts his, that her engagements woie held subject to his wish 'for her company at any possible time or for nn occasion. This began to double lilm. Tho not evening thoro was n diilire. the Inst o' the season. Midnight found lilm In a secluded coiner, Kate f'nmernn beside him. Sho stoml leaning on the bal cony railing, her chin In her hands, look ing out mrr a moonlit mdlnuco of the sea. A curious thrill ran through him nt the thought of what he was about to say to her. "Mr. Renslaw, there is something 1 want In tell J ou." "Yes?" lie smiled almost tenderly. "Yes'."' he snlcl again. "Last night Mr. flraham asked mo to marry him." She did not look nt him, as she spoke, hut remained motionless." So it was Orahain! Itenslaw stood gaz- 1 Ing ut her. What a blatant egotist he had been! lln looked at her and a fierce, hot lebelllon surged up within lilm. With n sudden, blinding realization he knew, too late. Hint ho loved her. A slight movement beside lilm brought lilm back to tho fact that she had spoken. "Yes?" he sold, gently. "Thank you for telling me, Kate. And you lovo lilm, of course? You will be very happy," "Oh, no!" There was n note of sur prise, almost of distress. In her voice. ' I told you because I wanted to nsk you If you thought 1 had been to blame. I didn't mean I never Intended to let lilm think " He had her hands In his, caught In u grasp that hurt. "Kato!" Ills voice broke for a mo ment. "Tell me, Kate," ho commanded, "Is here any one whom you love?" Her eyes fell. "Look at me, Kote." She laihed her eyes. Slowly, wonder Ingly. a look of radiant. Ineffable Joy dawned In her face. "You love mo," she whispered; "youl" "I!" ho mocked tenderly. She was In his arms now. "Oh, Kate, Kate!" ho whispered; "you wonder of tho world." Copyright. 1015. A Crepe-de-chine Negligee Negligees are more or less elaborate nowadays when Milady hns a cup of afternoon tea before her nap, or when friends stay for a bit of gossip after a strenuous midnight party. Many new styles In negligees are always cropping up, but the simplest models prove to be the best ones In the long run. They are not so apt to become soiled when the trimming Is plain. The pretty negligee shown In the pic ture Is made of crepe de chine. The long, flowing lines aro most becoming to a slender figure, and add grace to a stouter woman. The color Is turquoise blue. A dainty little creation Is seen in the boudalr cap, which Is made to ac company the negligee,. ThlB has a plain line across the front und a rullle of the net falls ovor the hair In tho back. ?$k ;&&) X fit, ' 9e -miH ft ft ' Vli .i ' s.l. f ISS tssssssssssBBHF' MJKM. iissssl A PRETTY NEGUGEE IRsEk daw V J t I ii-W PRIZE -SUGGESTIONS PRIZES OFFERED DAILY For the following- uril!ons sent la 1 rtndra of the Ets.iiho .taunts prls of II nil so cents are awarded. nit BO ctnts r awarata. . ,, Adair, Editor of Woman's ranA E'eN""'0 Lidoib, Independence Square. Phltaaelpnia, A prlte of ft h been awarded to Mill Stnhel At-beirnV, llurd Hehnol, Mlllbourne, I'd., for the following susKratloni An easy way to hemstitch Is to draw your threads, baste tho hem In the mid dle of the drawn threads, nnd hem by machine. tBe n long or short stltcn, according to the thickness of your ma terial. Then draw tho hem back to Its proper place. Hemstitched strips for trimming can bo mado by drawing tho thread, placing paper underneath, and Bcwlng closo to each edge of tho drawn thread. A prize of to rents hn been awarded to Alliertn Ilrnokn, tell Worrell street, 1'rank ford, for the following susgrstloiit Very often the baby outgrows n sack. Instead of buying n new one, try and make It larger. Cut sleeves open from neck to wrist. Also open side senms. Then Insert pretty cast-off ribbons or lace, In tho openings, to the width re quired, for the correct size. You will find this easy, pretty nnd economical. A price nf AO rents lin been awarded to C M, Miner, 015 Monmouth street, tilouceater, N. ,T., for tho following sugseattont Before dlscniding old oilcloth "or lino leum cut out tlio good pieces, then tit and tack them to the collar steps. By doing this tlio steps are more easily cleaned by merely washing up than by the old way of scrubbing. A prize nf ,V cent has hern nwarded In K. l'lllott, 1010 Walton avenue, Aleut Philadel phia, for the following ntiggestloni When making dainty lingerie which opens In front, use snap fasteners. They will not show through n thin blouse, and you will have no buttonholes to bother with. ASMARTGMS DIARY Some Evening Frocks EASV TO LIVK OX $0 A WEEK; CUT OUT FOOD AM) DRESS ALBANY. March 17.-Llvlng on $rt a week In New York Clly is a very simple pioblem, Mlis Dorothy Miller, n 10-yenr-old shop girl, told a legislative committee Investigating tho minimum wngo propo sition. If ono wants inoie clothes, she ex plained. It is only necessary to eat less fond, itnrl If mnin rin,l lu ii.,,i..a . i,i... -. .. .. ..,,. , .....i,,.,, rt,.iiii, on the clothes ullowiincc. Sho enmo hero nt the behest of the Consumers' Lengno of Now York to rclato her personal ex perience as a worutng girl. I was nt such a delightful Utile danco lust night and met somo charming people. But, first of fill, I must described eomo of the gowns tltat were worn there Quite n number of debutantes were present, nnd ono pretty, fnlr-halred girl woro a frock of flowered marquisette. Tho foundation Bklrt wns of shadow lace, top ped by n long tunic cut with overlapping points In front. A glrdlo of pato pink satin was worn, nnd tho wholo effect was perfectly charming. A tall, dark-haired girl woro an exqui site frock of chiffon tnfteta nnd Chniitllly flouncing. Tho shndo of tho frock was French gray, nnd sho woro n spray of dellcato pink rosebuds H tho corsage. I notleo everywhere I go tlint ono re sult of tho Uiiropcnn war Is to bring into fashion softly subdued tones. Soldier gray, for Instance, is a soft admixture of blue nnd gray tones nnd Is exceedingly becoming to tho nvorago woman. Grays, tans nnd blues prcdomlnato In tho new spring styles. Thcro nro a few colors that arc now In nnmc, nltliough closely allied to old colors. For Instance, Brlttnlnlquc pink and red are now In name, hut In tono como very near the old geranium nnd tomato pink. Where green Is concerned, tho new tono Is the Czarlne. This 1ms succeeded tho winter green known as Russian. Yellow will not bo nearly so popular as It has been. f hear ou good authority that a great Parisian house has set Its face against tho short-wnlsted stylo In gowns. My consolation Is that other equally Import ant houses nro Including It In their mod els, and so wo aro likely to have tho high waist for some time to come. But to return to tlio subject of tho dance. We rcnlly did havo a flno time. I met it very nttractlvo ISngllshinnn, and wo talked quite u lot together. It seems that lip had been at tho front, fighting for his country, that ho hnd been wounded nnd hnd been sent home. Gbh "I've only run over to A..i H sake of the BCa trip," n $ hfi I'm very keen to get wf J ,3?B but tho doctors won" pV rn. ?t '"3 .. ............ lllu quickest tun .7,'?: only stnylng herj for four n-.:MJ days iBn't a long time In whir! ? il" country llko this, is It" ni, 'WI ... la nkt. T I..1 . . UUI WBe A ..... ... v,..., i nucnu to coma K.u.--' and see everything property k !& I've quite, forgotten to descris. M gowns at tho dance, but m Ji. N thcr detail for another h. """; Touches of White Your Little Girl collars na T? jMch can U dereil a. . " Thern .. very charming iK The Inn -.ty in,i ,;-' .". . m &dS . Tho second mi Just plain u"J A;r "J 1 . M'lf TAm ---..., mm men I W Wl i. in Min t0'fn , V I "o oiiopc. ,J j , xne third li riUw of 'd"ortrd.n"us"lhi edgaed'nwi?hP? suts can bo tacked on with verr rmu troutMo inuccd. i , b i 's Your mother and IK')7"jirnilTfSl your grandmoth- jKMt EJJXul er ued It every jnJvaHWUJD Monday. Ask your BroTTrwpP cer for a bnr tomorrow IjkT g r, a II r Photo Thrills of European Battlefields Motion Pictures of the Great War Shown at the Forrest Theatre by Special Arrangement of the Evening Ledger At tbe photographers' risk, commanding officers of the warring powers permitted camera soldiers to go into the very thickest of the fray. The daring "movie" men went into battle after battle and secured the most vivid scenes of conflict that ever faced a camera. These reels have been t secured by the Evening Ledger and show you Engagements Between British and German Warships Artillery Duels Outside of Louvain Field Guns in Action Near Antwerp Armored Train Fighting Infantry. a Arvin German Army Entering Brussels Bombardment of Ghent v The Great -Centimeter Siege Guns in Action Latest Photos of the Kaiser at the Front And other scenes with the British, French, German and Belgian forces, Now showing. They are here for a limited time at the Forrest Theatre, Broad and Sansom streets. Two performances daily afternoons at 2:30 and evenings at 8:30. Admission 25c and 50c, Evening Mthtt I if! ONE CENT s rsr