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EVENING LEDIJTBPHILADB1;PH,IA TUESDAY, FB3BTJABY I gOlfi,
FEAR NOT PALLING PICTURE
OR SPILLED SALT, SAYS M'LISS
Success of Endless Chain Scheme Shows How
Deep-rooted Superstition Is in Feminine
NatureThey Fear Not to Answer Letters
tTAVTl you received your endless chain letter yet? Did there como with
m? if ,?,"8r hm" an tnnocuous-looklng missive which when opened dla-?-it..
'I t n of theso Pesllf0"8 epistles demanding that you sit down
immediately and send nine similarly prayerful letters to Unsuspecting friends
fti?a acquaintances, threatening you with dlro happenings In caso you failed
to obey.
aJ'J?? hvflh,t ot yura yet, you doubtless will, for, according to postal
autnorlt oa, theso prayers aro being sent broadcast over tho town In numbers
ryiag with a seven-year locust plague.
wnat a travesty on prayer and religion is this, and yet so dcep-rooted in
our natures la tho ovil of superstition that It is safe to wager that nlno out of
every 10 women at least, will bo so struck with craven fear at tho promlso
of an awful visitation that, rather than run any risk of calling down an
Unknown iro on their Innocent heads, thoy" will go to tho troublo and write
those letters.
It was only yesterday that a friend of mino was startled to find horsclf
the victim of ono of theso endless chain fiends.
"Throw it In thO WaStO-naner basket, flp.ir." -aina hnr Vinnhnn.l'a tnmn
comment when his advlco was asked. "Pay no attention to It whatovor '
s Don't bo guilty of helping along an Ignorant, wildcat schemo llko that, which '
can ao no ono any good and can do a great many harm-"
My friend thought a while.
''But," she protested, "It practically puts a curso on mo if I do not follow
Instructions."
And her reply to hor husband's "nonsenso" was a determined move toward
tho desk.
"It only means nlno two-cent stamps, nlno pieces of writing paper and
nlno envelopes and about a half, hour's time. It's worth all that to bo com
fortable" Thl! nhn nAAnA fen.. 1IM1.M a- .l. i, -I--,- - .. ., . ..-. .. .
.. uuu ,,, inina iu mo i-uuiuss cnain ana incidentally wcoKcneu
her powder of rcslstanco for tho tlmo when another test of strength of mind
and character comes along.
Superstition denotes mental weakness which llko a physical weakness can
and must bo overcome I don't bqllevo there is any man or woman living
tpday who is entirely without his pet belief In a "hoodoo." It may be tho
spilling of tho salt, tho passing under a ladder, the falling of a picturoj it may
bo a certain nrtlclo of wearing apparol or Jewolry that wo believe to bo un
lucky. It may only be, as tho paradoxical Chesterton would say, a superstition
of being superstitious; but In some gulso or shape, It's usually there.
Tho wise person will not permit hor llfo to bo hampered by theso fears
any moro than she will foster a mental weakness by becoming a party to
any silly, endless chain absurdity. The real curso or Jinx Is put on you when
you consent to being cowed by an anonymous threat Into writing tho
letters not when you rcfuso to comply.
If you don't bcllevo me, ask tho letter carrier who has to "toto" the
additional mall. Ho thinks ho's tho ono who has tho jinx on him.
SEEN IN THE SHOPS
Decadence of Etiquette
, "Write something about etiquette," Is tho plaint a. correspondent sends
to mo. "Two weeks ago I gavo a card party. I sent out 3G invitations with
K. S. V. P. requests stuck conspicuously in a corner of tho cards. Only seven
people were pleased to respond by letter, although 28 camo to tho party.
I was simply despcrato tho day beforo tho affair camo oft. I didn't know
how many to preparo for, or whether tho wholo thing was doomed to failure.
Tho people who didn't answer were tho kind who consider themselves 'very
proper. They've been raised to know better. Isn't this deplorablo?"
It is deplorable, O. H., moro so becauso you do not suffer alone. TI1I3
sort of thing is constantly being done. Apparently people no longer believe
that "manners maketh the man." Instead, thoy seem rathor proud of tho
fact that they Ignore the social amenities.
Time was when "repondez s'll vous plait" wa3 a mandate to bo Instantly
obeyed. Now wo say with modern sang-froid. "Oh, I'll make up my mind
In a day or two and telophono her." Something Intervenes, tho telephoning
la forgotten and when tho day arrives, not having committed ourselves, wo
either go or stay at homo as the fancy dictates, and the poor hostess has
either been put to tho expense of an oversupply or tho embarrassment of not
having enough.
We havo societies for almost everything nowadays. "Would It not bo a good
Idea to have ono for thoughtful responding to formal Invitations.
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WOMEN'S CLUBS
BUSY THIS MONTH
Receptions at Various Club
houses Mark the Opening
of Social Events
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page
Address all communications to M'LUs. care of the Erenlnr Ledrer.
side of tbe paper only.
Write on ono
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Dear M'LIss Kindly lot mo know what Is good to make tho hair thick and
stop It from falling out. Thanking you, I am H. P.
If your general health Is good, your hair ought not to fall out. Nervousness,
lack of sleep, poor circulation or any one of a dozen ailments cause failing hair!
Strike at the root of tho troublo first and consult a physician so that you
can get Into good physical condition.
If your Kair Is oily it will not hurt to wash it every two weeks. If It is not
oily and you can keep it free of dust by thorough brushings, once a month
hould bo sufficient, since it Is not good to take too much of tho natural oil out.
Crude oil. If carefully applied, 'is a wonderful stimulant to tho roots. It
should be used ono or two nights beforo the shampooing. Nightly massage,
plus tho application of a tonic recommended by a reliable scalp expert, should
noon get yoUr scalp Into a healthy condition.
Dear M'LIss Kindly Inform mo where and how to apply to become a movlne-
cture actress?
FOR GOLF OR MOTORING
HERE Is a good-looking outfit for sports and outdoor wear which will attract
nny woman, not only because it Is so smart, but because It Is practical, both
In fabric and design. Tho whole thing Is fashioned of pongee, plain and rose
clicckcd. Quito new and decidedly effective Is tho npron tunic which serves to cover
tho divided skirt. This, as well as tho sleeves, Is full, to allow tho freedom of move
ment which Is essential to a useful sports outfit. Hall buttons of tan pearl, a black
taffetas tic and bandings of tho plaid upon tho natural pongee form tho trimming.
A cool, comfortable hat Is shown In this model of pongee, featuring a visor to
protect sensitive eyes from tho &un. A band of rose matching tho colors In the
plaid Is fastened with a pearl buckle. Tho price of tho whole costume Is $75.
Full particulars as to where this outfit may bo purchased will bo supplied
by tho Editor of tho Woman's Page, Evenino LUDonn, GOS Chestnut street. The
request must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope and must
mention tho date on which tho article appeard.
PYORRHEA DEMANDS ATTENTION
OP BOTH DENTIST AND DOCTOR
February Is ono of tho busiest months
of the year In the woman's club world,
nnd tho very first day Is being ushered
In nt tho New Century Club of this city
with the proper ceremonies. At 3 o clock
this afternoon a reception will bo hold, at
which the President, Mrs. H. S. Prentiss
Nichols, will bo assisted In receiving by
Mrs. Sabln W. Cotton, Jr., Mrs. Cyrus H.
if r'nrfln Mm ltnrn.cn Hellers. Mrs.
Illchard Peters, Miss Elizabeth Lowry and
Mrs. S. Hums Weston.
"Tho Community Value of Organized
Playgrounds" will bo discussed by Ernest
L. Tustln at tho mooting of the Century
Club of Norwood tomorrow afternoon.
This afternoon's meeting at tho Philo
muslnn Club, 3911 Walnut street, will also
take tho form of a reception. Mrs. Ben
jamin F. nichardson, president of the
club, will bo assisted In receiving fiy flirs.
Charles Adamson, Mrs. Walter C. Han
cock, Mrs. Richard T. Randall, Mrs.
Harry W. Jaync, Mrs. Frederick P. War
ren nnd Mrs. West Ulssell. Mrs. Charles
E. Wnlto and Mrs. Fannlo K. Simons will
preside at the tea table. Following tho
reception an address on "Maternity and
Emergency Relief for llolglnn Mothers
nnd Babies" will bo given by Mrs. William
S. Cnsselman.
At tho Plnstlc Club, 217 South Camac
street, tho board of directors held their
meeting yesterday. Tomorrow afternoon
the regular monthly meeting of tho club
will ho held as usual. No nnrllcuiar fea
tures of ontcrtnlnmcnt havo been planned
for the occasion. This Saturday marks
tho closing of tho exhibition of work by
Miss Paula Hlmmctsbach Balano, Miss
Johanna M. Bocrlcko nnd Miss Mary But
ler. Tho Now Century Club of Chester will
hold a meeting this afternoon, at which
William Berry will make an atldrcHM.
"Tho Monroe Doctrine, as Allied to tho
Pan-American Congress," will bo dis
cussed. Mrs. William D. Randall Is
chairman of the affair. Tho cxccutlvo
board will assist the president of the club,
Mrs. William Knowlcs Evans, In receiv
ing, Tho current events class will meet
today also, and tho homo economics class
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Wood
Is chairman of this claas. The classes
aro hold at the T. M. C. A., from 9:30 to
12, Tho class In solf. expression and
polso will bo held as usual on Friday
morning.
Tho Twentieth Century Club of Lans
downo will discuss current magazines, led
by Mrs. Seymour Eaton.
Marion Harland's Corner
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1 will be much obliged for any Information on this subject. A nRAnun
wlf you think you have talent in this line, you should apply to tho director nt
a-moving picture company and ask him to give you a trial. Lubin's Is tho only
largo studio that I know of In Philadelphia.
Dear M'LIss Will silk suits bo in style again this spring? What colors
will be popular? Thanking you in advance, , v. M.
Yes; the popularity of the silk suit Is by no means over. Designers show
many models in taffetas and gros de londres. Navy blue, soldat blue, tans,
black and black-blue or rose-and-plald combinations will all bo in high favor! '
Dear M'LIss What is tho meaning of the name Lucy?
Lucy means light, brilliant, happy.
L. II. M.
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Dear M'LIss How would you clean white boots? They are made of kid and
get very soiled. READER.
There ore several good cleaning liquids on the market, any of which I
would be glad to tell you about If you send a stamped, self-addressed en
velope, Gasoline and white soap applied with a handbrush has been used by
some women to good effect.
Dear M'LIss Kindly give me the proper pronunciation of tho word allies.
I have heard many, many variations. Where Is the accent? b. O.
Indeed, you are not alone In your trouble. This simple word has been
grossly mistreated. The first syllable is pronounced llko the "al" In pal; the
accent Is on the last, pronounced as "lies."
Dear M'LIss Can you place the following quotation,
only stand and wait"?
It is from Milton's Ode on his blindness.
'They also serve who
DORIS.
Dear M'LIss Can you tell me where dumdum bullets got their name?
CURIOUS.
The bullets were called after the place where they were first made Dumdum,
Bear Calcutta, India.
By WILLIAM A. BRADY, M. D
PYORRHEA alvcolarls et dcntalls
(chronic Inflammation of tooth sockets
and discharge of pus from tho gums) Is
bo very frequent and so very Injurious In
Its effect upon the general health that It
deserves free discussion.
Sovero anemia (weak or watery blood),
stomach and Intestinal troubles, and
"rheumatism," are so commonly noted
among tho Injurious elTccts of neglected
pyorrhea that good physicians nowadays
Insist upon an export dentist's examina
tion, fortified, perhaps, oy an jway
photograph of the Jaws, In order to re
veal any hidden pus pockets or "septic
foci" which may be entirely accountable
for tho general ailment.
In provlous discussions of the subject,
competent critics Inform us, wo have not
sufficiently emphasized tho Importance of
dentistry. Wo have dwelt upon tho en-
dameba and tho streptococcus na causes
of pyorrhea the former treated by hypo
dermic Injections of cmetlno given by
physician or dentist, the latter by scrap
ing out tho pus pockets and preparing a
vaccine from tho material, to bo admin
istered at Intervals over a prolonged pe
riod of weeks.
Of course It Is a dentist's affair pyor
rhea. Ho must determine whether tho
disease has progressed to the extent of
calcareous deposit and, so lar as no la
able, whether nnd where there are pus
pockets to bo drained and curetted. But
ho should work In conjunction with the
patient's doctor. The best dentists al
ways do so when treating pyorrhea. For
Instance, without tho physician's sanc
tion, In a caso of pyorrhea with second
ary Joint lesions, it might prove disas
trous for tho dentist to curette or sur
gically attack a number of pus pockets
at ono sitting It Is always better to do
a little at a time, and at Intervals of sev
eral days, because each curettage or
opening of pus pocket effectively vac
cinates tho patient with his living vac
cine, a very helpful thing for the second
ary lesion If homeopathic, a very risky
and sometimes disastrous thing If In large
dose.
Success, then, In tho attack upon pyor
rhea Is to be anticipated by teamwork.
Most people look upon tnelr dentist much
In the spirit In which they look upon their
dressmaker or barber. That Is wrong.
A dentist Is a forco for health If you give
him an opportunity. He should be ap
proached as a specialist, by and with
the co-operation of the family doctor.
milk, a slice of bread and butter, or a
eoda, graham, oatmeal or similar bis
cuit. Or a soft-boiled egg or poached
egg with bread and butter and cup of
milk, or perrldge.
Lunch (10 a. m.) Bread and milk. Or
bread and butter with brown sugar on It
Dinner (2 p. m.) Boiled rlco or baked
potato with gravy: glass of milk. Or cup
of chicken, mutton or beef broth, with
barley or rice In It. Some fresh fruit Juice.
Bread and butter with sugar on It. Cus
tard, tapioca, cornstarch or rlco pudding.
Supper (6 p. m.) Bread and milk or
porridge.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Diet of Baby From 1G Months to Two
Years
Will you kindly suggest a normal diet
for a baby of 16 months?
Answer Breakfast (7 a. m.) Cup of
Are You Aware That
Philadelphia produces fully one-third
the carpets woven In the entire world?
Well, It does, and although such carpet
districts as Wilton, Axmlnstcr and Brus
sels contributed names to carpets that
havo become household words as well as
housohold commodities, our own city now
leads In their manufacture.
Our United States, of which we think
as a young nation. Is older In point of
maintaining a single stablo government
except Russia. AH tho rest have under
gone momentous changes during tho last
125 years,
What's Failure?
Failed wo yesterday, my Heart?
Seemed our way a path of thorns,
'Splto of opalescent moons,
'Spite of crystal dawn3?
Beat tho pulse of Life In pain?
Drooped tho spirit, tho' athrlll,
All the world In golden garb
Wandered Summer's hill?
Why, then, what's a falluro for?
'Tls but brako to halt somo madness;
Serves to stay our paco awhile
Till we're sure of Gladness!
What's a grief but that suro spillway
Built to hold Joy's overflow?
Skies this morn may glower leaden
But for us thoy glowl
And to us tho barren hedge rows t
Echo still some song of bird;
Hark, what says Its burden? "Courage!"
Aye, at last we've heard!
Edna Mead, In New York Times.
THE CHEERFUL CHERUB
Ilt-rd work, t-nd .simple.
joys.tkey sw, .
Keep one rrom getting
doll i-nd gloomyi
Some people je.&K t
.simple. liFe.
I simply hid. it
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LUIGI RIENZI
1714 Walnut Street
Importer and Ladies' Tailor
LINGERIE
Gowns and Waists
White Serges, Gabardines, Light Woolens
Soft Silks and Voiles
For Palm Beach and the South
Rienzi Tailored Suit for $65.00
Marked Saving on Orders Placed Now
Advance Showing of
Fashionable Spring Millinery
Boon to Both Parties
"THAVn notlcd In the Corner the ap
JLpeal for pieces of quilts. I am having
a great quantity of all kinds of silk and
satin pieces, as I am In the gown-making
business and they accumulate. I would
bo perfectly willing that somo one should
mako use of them and derive somo benefit
from otherwise absolutely useless things.
For years I havo longed ond planned for
.nm mIIv hnnrtmnde aullts. I valuo
them greatly as an art, but my time Is
so limited that 1 have never come Into
possession of one. If. through your kind
ly Corner, 1 could get one pieced In re
turn for many moro pieces, and perhaps
help the needy one, she would bo willing
to exchange labor for material that 1 will
supply. I value work above overyining,
as It glvos life. juiia. m.
Wo havo allowed you to give your story
at length becauso It concerns closely
our great body of patchwork artiste. Our
Corner bears dally witness to their num
ber and the earnestness with which they
Beok for material for their handiwork. I
lay asldo other matter for this onco to
put you Into communication with those
who will hall with Joy your proposition
of nn exchange. It should be n boon to
both parties,
Interested In Butterflies
"Do you know of any firm which car
ries a full lino of butterflies for sale7 I
Bhould much llko to know of ono.
"CHAIILES P."
Business addresses aro ruled out of tho
Corner. Supposing, however, that you nro
Interested In natural history, and par
ticularly In entomology. 1 suggest Inquiry
nt tho Museum of Natural History In
your city for tho Information you sock.
I also refer your Inquiry to renders who
may bo able to assist In your research.
Wo hold your atmrcss.
Teachers' Course of Study
"Will some ono tell mo whero I can
write for Information regarding tho coun
ty teachers' examination? How can I ob
tain a course of study for teachers?
"ItUTH C. P."
The superintendent of public schools
can give you tho Information you desire,
or tho principal of tho high school In your
neighborhood can direct you whero to
get It.
Preserving Mistletoe Berries
"Will some one pleaso tell mo how to
preserve Intact tho berries of mlstletoo?
Wo havo quantities of It, but tho fall rains
seemed to loosen tho berries and by
Christmas they wcro all gone.
"MRS. W. C. D."
Referred to florists, botanists and decor
ators. Wo havo representatives of all
thrco professions among our active col
leagues. You will hear from them through
tho Corner, and tho rest of us will bo glad
to learn how to preserve tho mllk-whlto
berries.
Ice Cream Cones
"Hero I como again! Somo one asks for
a reclpo for Ico cream cones. I sent It In
last summer and saw It printed and
clipped It again. I never miss reading
tho Corner. As It has been asked for
again, you might bo willing to republish
It: Cream together cup of powdered
sugar and U cup of butter; beat stiff.
Then Btlr In Vi cup of sweet milk and
a teacup of flour. Flavor with tea
spoon of vanilla. Turn into a lightly
greased shallow pan; spread smooth with
a cako turner or broad knife. Bako to a
light brown, and whllo still warm cut
Into squares. Roll up each square Into a
cone or cornucopia. If they cool too
quickly, place them In tho oven to soften
sufficiently to handle. (Pleaso clip this
time! WILLING HELPER."
Thank you heartily. I hope Corneritcs
will, as you say, clip out tho recipe for
future use. Tho writer of tho abovo says
It Is a trade secret, but she willingly gives
It away for tho benefit of all who read
the Corner. Let those who think they will
over havo Uso for tho formula cut It out
and preserve It, If not for themselves,
for their neighbor.
Boohs of Patterns
"I am In trouble not serious, however.
Could you direct mo to some old fash
ioned quilt block pattern? I onco had a
book of them, but have misplaced It lit
quest tvhon you have time. A. B. m
I havo never seen such a manual, but1!!
In consideration of tho ruih upon thaJI
patchwork Industry that provades tht'M
community it is responsible to bll! mk
that books of patterns must be lisuelJV
Tho praetlde of passing one from hsniwl
cannot publish tho names of books uj
publishers. We can and will forward
to you tho titles of any that may coma
to us In response to your request. .
Embroidering Initial on Linen
"When a young woman embroiders her
name upon lingerie, which Initial dots
sho use that of her first name', or thju
of her last?" H. r. k,-.
Usually, and sensibly, sho works both
Initials upon handkerchiefs or any article
of wearing apparel. If Bhe works but one
It Is of her surname. Both letters are
prettier and moro distinctive.
Used In Window Cleaning
"I ofton see plate-glass wlndows-pr.
tlcularly of stores covered for hnnr.
a tlmo with whitewash. .Will you tell m a
wny una is uonor Ana u mo glass In
prlvato houses would be Improved by the
process? MRS. N. B. V,"
It Is not whltowosh, but a paste of
whiting and ammonia used by profes
sional window cleaners. It Is left on the
glass for nn hour or two, then rubbed
off nnd polished with old nowspaper,
rubbed soft botween tho hands. Tho win
dows of prlvato houses may 'bo cleaned
In the Bamo way.
All communlf ntlonn addressed to Marian
Hnrlnnil should Inclose a stamped, ael(
ntldrfMctl envelope nnd a clipping ot the
article In which you nro Interested. Fer
sow nlshlmr to nlil In the charitable
work of the If. II. C. should write Mnrlon
Itnrland, In care ot this paper, for ad
nnd, having received them, communicate
Gingerisms
If American heiresses received trading f
stamps witn uieir purcnascs oi imported
husbands, thoy would at least havo some
thing to show for tholr money.
Tho blue ribbon lie tho epitaph.
Eat, drink and bo merry, for tomorrow
you may go broke
Somo persons wear their religion as If 1
It wcro a rabbit's foot 1
"Why doth tho heathen rago?" Becaust
missionaries butt In.
"Look not upon tho wine when It Is red"
white wines nro preferable.
$30
For Otir Regular $40 and HS
Women s Suits
MaJe-to-Measure
Pro-season sale for a short
time only. The best values this
prico has ever commanded.
Newest fabrics. Evory gar
ment a Victor creation.
Benj. S. Victor
Tnllora for
Women nnd Mimes
1115 Walnut St.
M SHKPPAIiD 'S
The Grace of
The New Laces
The season's novelties are largely of that soft, filmy
character which can be draped so successfully
POINTE VAPOREUSE
POINTE NEBULA
ALENCON
and substantial Cluny, Italian Filet and French
Valenciennes.
NECKWEAR
The Newest The Most Wanted
Lace Vestees with high, boned back and
open front.
Collars and Cuffs in rich shades to be
worn in contrast with white very, very
new.
looS Chestnut Street
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