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WHAT CHILDLESS WOMAN, ASKS
M'LISS, WANTS BABY BOY?
.'.Three-year-old Youngster, Whose Mother Is
Destitute, Needs So Badly That Some
One's Heart Should Be Touched
IB THERE In Philadelphia a childless woman who would llko tho hunger
of her heart lo bo appeased for a little while, and perhaps oven permanently?
For though Bho may not know It, and tliouRh she may vigorously deny It
When apprised of tho fact, every childless woman suffers from heart-lumper.
A prominent charity worker has called to my attention a very pathctlo
caso. A young widow, twenty-six years of ago, a few months' ago was left
destituto with three children. Her husband, a chauffeur, was killed In an
accident and tho dark cloud of mlsfortuno has hunt; over tho heads of thoso
ho left behind ever since.
There Is a little girl of five years of ago who has already, through tho
mercy of a good woman, been piovldcd for. Thcro Is an eloven-month-old
baby too young to bo separated from tho mother and there remains an adorablo
llttlo boy of three who, because ho Is hungry and cold, would not feel so much
tho pangs of separation from his mother.
Ho Is as pretty a youngster ni n. proud mother over entered In a beauty
contest, chubby and klssnble, with an cnvlablo mop of dark hair and big
black eyes.
Tho following letter from tho charity worker who begs- that her namo
be withheld, Invokes my uld in placing tho youngster:
"Dear Jt'LIss Do you know of any one who would give a temporary home
and caro to a pretty brunette baby hoy thrco years old? Tho mother Is a
young widow, an Amerlcnn Protestant, with threo chlldicn to support, and
'wo would prefer placing tho child with a private family lather than with a
charltablo institution.
"Perhaps some ono would llko a llttlo guest and at tho samo tlmo help a.
destitute mother. A CHAItlTY WOIlKHll."
Later,-In a talk with Charity Worker, It tlovelopcd that tho mother of the
youngster could probably, If sho wcro made to sco tho advantages that would
accrue to tho child, bo persuuded to allow It to be adopted. Sho Is not Btrong
and It Is thought she will havo her hands full looking after tho Infant.
Hero Is a real opportunity for somo phllanthioplcally Inclined woman. Who
Ic going to meet It? '
She Excels
"Tho American woman wears her clothes with that exquisite charm that
characterizes tho French woman," says a New York fashion expert wintering at
Palm Beach. "Their gowns nro perfect and their Jewels us beautiful ns those
worn by tho best-gowned women at Monto Carlo, Nice or elsewhere on tho Hivlera
or In European capitals before tho war.
"In her sports costume tho American woman Is fascinating. And it may ho
said to her credit that sho looks as well in sweater and short skirt as sho does In
formal dinner dress."
Which, I am bold enough to declare, cannot bo said of tho French woman,
for thero Is no more startling incongruity than a XMrisicnno In a sports costume
with her French-heeled slippers nnd elaborately marccled coilTure.
Feminine Financiering
A trust company has been incorporated by tho women of Chicago. Now let
us sec If a female Morgan or Rothschild will come out from the West. JI'LISS.
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page
Address nil communications to M'Mom. (lire of the Vtrninc Ledger. Write on one
utile of tho imper only.
Dear JI'Liss Having rend a few chapters of "Home," In your evening paper,
I am desirous of obtaining tho back numbers or tho entire story If possible.
Please inform mo how I may get It. SI. C. M.
Atlantic City.
The Hrst Instalment of "Homo" appeared In the Evening Ledokii of January
22. Address a letter to the Circulation Department stating your request nnd In
close a 1-cent stamp for each edition of the pnper you desire.
Dear JI'Llss Tho question of whether husband or wife should bo tho
family pursebearer Is a debatable one, to which no hard and fast rulo applies.
Much depends on tho man; much on tho woman. If tho man bo Improvident
and thriftless, tho woman should be treasurer; If tho woman bo extravagant
and wasteful, then It were better that her husband take charge of tho cash.
Each case should be determined on Its own merits; but, as a general rulo,
It Is far better that the woman should havo charge of expenditure and saving
than the man. This I found out in my own case. When I first got married
niy wlfo had control of my balary, and certainly used It to the best advantage
Later, owing to her Illness, I took charge, with the result that I spent, and
spent needlessly, hundreds of dollars which sho would have saved.
As a rule, a woman likes to provide for tho "rainy day"; a man scarcely
ever does. Ho lives alone In the present, and tho future gives him llttlo
trouble. Besides, It Is In tho nature of woman to be thrifty, nnd this thrift
asserts Itself every day of her life, in every concelvablo way. Woman should,
therefore, be tho family treasurer, nnd If my vote could glvo her tho position,
sho certainly would get It. E. J. COY.
Dear M'LIss In tho news of today thero is an Item that has a decided re
lation to tho question, "Should the husband or wlfo bo tho family purse
bearer?" A distinguished violinist meets a perfect stranger, who Introduced him to
another stranger- a "broker' Tho latter gives a quiet tip about certain stocks,
In which "a barrel of money Is to bo made." nnd forthwith tho violinist intrusts
him with $50,000 to purchase shares. Needless to say that the affable strangers
were swindlers, and ns needless to add that that the "distinguished violinist"
never saw them again.
Is there any woman on earth today, outside of a lunatic asylum, who
would permit herself to bo so Imposed upon? I don't think so.
ONE OF YOUR SEX.
A Song of Women
ong ago. In tho youth of mankind,
Thero were women, strong, good women.
They loved and caressed,
They cherished, they blessed
And spurred man Earth's pathway to find.
Ages passed. Were a goal to be won,
There were women, helpful women,
To love and caress.
To cherish, to bless
And. Inspire man Earth's race-way to run.
And so, after long, fruitful years.
If our women, fine, tiuo women,
Think th better to bless
Ba true women not less
And to meet Life's sharp tests without
fears,
They should, with equal rights, walk on
Life's highway.
All our women fair, bravo women.
SUU to love and caress us.
Still to cherish and bless us
Through all time till that great Final,
Day.
Then, to women o'er all seas and lands,
To women let's stretch helping hands.
Here's a wort! of good cheer to you,
From a heart full of love for you
For -women, all women, God bless you I
MILLIE AND HER
Of Course You Have Time
To sew that loosened button on your
Bhoc. It will odd wonders to your ap
pearance and prolong the life of the shoe.
Loosened buttons allow tho shoes to be
come lax and they soon lose their shape.
A few minutes are sufficient time to
mend the slit In your glove, which helps
a lot toward neatness.
It will only tako a short time to darn
that tiny hole In your stocking, and you
know the old maxim about "a stitch In
time."
Mending at once there is a necessity for
It, saves many dollars In the course of a
year,
What a little time It requires to press
the wrinkles In your skirt, nnd how much
better your skirt looks after the pressing.
Many elderly women know how to sew
well because In their salad days mothers
taught their girls to sew. It wasn't tho
day of ready-to-put-on garments, so there
was a reason.
"What has that to do with the woman
of our day?" might bo your natural and
justifiable query. Wny Just this: These
elderly women who want a bit of pin
money can earn It by building up a mend,
lng trade.
MILLIONS
WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR IRISH
BABIES? ASKS LADY ABERDEEN
, V -fcliiJ
LADY ABERDEEN
Death Rate of Erin's Young- Ones Exceedingly
High, Popular Peeress Declares,
Appealing for Funds
To help the babies of Ireland. Such
Is the mission of Lady Abeideen, tho
most popular English woman who has
ever served at Lady Lieutenant of Ire
land. "Our constructive social work In
Innd," Mio said, "lias been cut
lie
olf absolutely by tho war. Tho baby pioblem
In Dublin Is always the dealest to every
woman In Dublin we hao lit! deaths
In ecry thousand; even HO per cent
higher than you hae In New York. We
havo with tho greatest dllllculty kept u
few of our municipal nurseso at work
At our depot for pasteurized milk, where
we could supply milk to sick babies only,
wo found that among tho bablos jthat
camo to us, tho death lato was only ,4','j
per cent, as compared to the ll1.. pci
cent of tho entlio city of Dublin.
The financial assistance! that In tin
days boforo tho war camo from tho United
Kingdom has almost ceased, ltellcf woik
has monopolized tho gcnvioslty of tho
liberal supporters of tho Health Associa
tion of Ireland.
"nut," said Lady Aberdeen, who re
minds ono of Queon Vlctoila with her gray
hair softly waved from her face, and her
regal pawn of black velvet, with n deep
vest and Limerick lace. "It is necessary
that our work continue. Tho country
must think of tho not generation: that
is tho main Issue. And to think for tho
lack of funds, tho only baby hospital In
all Ireland, just completed, cannot be put
to use becauso tho money Is lacking to
pay tho builders. It was staited bofoto
the war broke out and finished within tho
last year. But we could not get the
money on which we had counted, rio this
hospital, nine miles from Dublin, is Idle."
Tho National Health Association, of
which Lady Aberdeen is founder and
president, has established Infnnt welfare
centres with playgrounds attached, where
tho children may play whllo their mothers
are at work. Tho district muses system,
milk depots, dental clinics, playgrounds
havo been the result of tho eitorta of tho
association.
"I have learned so much from Amoii
cans In my many trips through tho coun
try when my husband was CfOveuior Gen
eral of Canada. I learned of the best
methods for health pitnervatlon. Theto
ideas I took back with mo to 1 1 eland. You
Beauty Is as Beauty Does
All the lotions ovor concocted will not
remove freckles. Theso pests aro not on
tho skin but UNDEIt It. They nro more
noticeable in summer becnuso tho strong
rays of tho sun magnetize thorn to tho
surface.
It seems as essentia! to sterilize mani
curing utensils as razors, scalpels and
other lnstiuments used In tonsorlal or
surgical use.
Tan and sunburn ule, or course, ox
ternal, nnd as you know, fade In time;
so go as far as. you like in the strong sun
light If you are not of the fteckle va
riety. Talcum powder Is well in Its way, but
It is a mineral and in time may have Its
effect unless, you get the very pest." which
la pulverized to the last degree and treat
ed In such a manner that tho com imor
gets a perfect product.
... tcop right, iota, :::
havo mado tho movement, nnd I come to
j'oil to ak for help to carry It on."
That March 17, St. Patrick's Day, be
rocluistened this year is Lady Abeidecn's
wish. To mnko of tho dny a national St.
Patrick's Haby Day, especially slnco In
Philadelphia a "Ilablcs' Week" has cm
phusUed tho need for tho nil-sun oundlng
cnic of tho little ones, would Insure suc
cess, sho doclaics, to her campaign.
"Of Slalnto Clubs, which means 'Good
Health,' I also would llko to crcato a
chain In all the cities of tho country.
If tho Iiish women In Philadelphia would
organize Into one and work for tho babies
in Ireland, I should bo very happy. Such
clubs havo been founded In New York
and IIqs.(oii," added Lady Aberdeen.
Tlio problem of industrial Ireland
claimed Ladj Abeideen when sho first
nuompnuled her, husband to Iieland In
IMiS. Tho undeveloped country did not
afford a living to tho man on tho farm
and hl.s Income had to bo supplemented
by the woman.
"Tho Iilsli women. In their homes, hnvo
revived the old-time trades. Hand-woven
linen and Irish linen is known tluoughout
tho world; Iijsli laees, Irish, Limerick
and L'ai i it-k-mu-cross, nnd hand-woven
homespuns havo been brought to life
again by Jrlsli women. Huial Ireland 13
being tiansformed. The poor wages paid
to the farm laborer has been another
dctilmcnt to tho country."
With Sir Horaco Phmkctt, tho David
Luhln of Ii eland. Lord Aberdeen has
been Instiumcutnl In solving tho Innd
problem. Tho landlords havo been bought
out, and small farms of 30 acres each
havo been placed In tlio hands of tenants
to be pa,Id for by degices. Fifty thousand
laborers' cottages have been built
throughout tho country In tho effort to re
habilitate tho countiy and stem tho tldo
of immigration.
"Hut It all comes back to the babies,
doesn't, It, alwajs?" said Lady Aberdeen.
"Mothers nro losing our boys; our very
best mo lighting for their country. I have
a, son in tho Uoidon Highlanders. And
wo mothers want the children of today
lit nnd able to cairv on the work of tho
next generation. They will have added
lespoiislbllltlcs and wo wunt them ready
to meet them. That is whj I am horo."
THE CHEERFUL CHERUB
1 dtont go mucK "to
tket.tr as
frecoAsa I tave. no
money,
And 50 I Vfc.tcK tKe.
Vkvm&.n rfc.ee
It TiJCbs up
pretty funny.
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WOMAN'S CROWNING ,
GLORY TO BE REVEALED
BY HAIRDRESSERSART
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Fashion Show and Ball at Wal
ton Tonight Will Exemplify
Wondrous Variety of
Styles
BLOND, BRUNETTE, GOLD
Blond puffs, brunetto curls, golden
switches and puffy braids will bo mingled
with careless but expert abandon at tho
Hotel Walton tonight about tho heads of
40 protty models, who will bo the big fea
ture of tho nnnttal hairdressers' fashion
show and ball, to bo held there.
Kxpcrt "locksmiths" will coino from
Now York, Washington, Baltimore, Bos
ton nnd many other large cities, with tho
prettiest models they can find, to demon
strate what aro to bo tho latest mode?
this year In coiffures. Stjlcs for break
fast, lunch, nftemoon lounge, evening,
late evening nnd even midnight will bo
demonstrated,
Tho models will be arranged nlong a
tablo that wilt stretch fioni ono end of
tho hugo ballroom to tho other. Dach
ono will bo attended by a halrdrcsslng
artist, who will tako down her hair,
nnd then build It up according to tho
lntest decrees for tho benefit of tho so
ciety folk who will nttontl tnn snow.
IJvorj thing is done openly. No curls are
palmed and slipped into the pyramid of
hair on tlio model's bead while tho
audience Is not looking. There arc double
mirrors beforo each model so thnt tho
best possible view may bo bad of tho
proceedings. Dach artist will demonstrato
sovcral different stjlcs, though some,
who have achieved fame and fortuno by
the means of a slnglo coiffure they havo
ovolvcd, will onlv show this ono stjle.
Tim thronir Is nt llbcitv to miss from
one exhibit to another. Last year, It Is
said, thero wcte fully 10,000 poisons at
the exhibition.
"Mero man" will ho allowed to sco for
himself what a proposition It lias been,
slnco Dvo first put n daisy in her hair
and looked at her reflection In n pool, to
twine woman's locks Into what will In
tiuth be her "crowning glory." If the
brute masculine has an Idea that it is a
slmplo matter for his lady to put up her
l.air, llko taking a long stiing of puffs
nnd switches and winding It tluough her
hair llko tinsel on the branches of a
Christmas tree, he will get a start tonight
when ho sees the dendly precision, tho
skill, the technique, tho art and tho science
that the master hairdressers show In
going about tho task.
Tho show tonight will bo held under tho
auspices of tho Philadelphia Halrdrossers'
Association. JIany local artists will show
tho new styles. It Is said that 70 brand
new tricks In doing tho hah- will bo shown.
Tho figures mount overwhelmingly when
ono attempts to ascertain just how many
now wrinkles havo been Introduced in the
art of "hair llxing" slnco tho beginning
of time the number of women, the number
of times each has changed her style and
created a now pne. Thus 70 now styles
will bo decidedly interesting.
Tlio tendency In halrdrcsslng tills sea
son will revert to that in voguo in 1810.
Tills is in keeping with tho styles In
clothes which demand the high-crown
hat with a flaro at tho back, known as
the Watteau model. To accoid with this
tlio forelock will bo brought down low
over the brow in a dip. Tho hair will bo
taken back and reach Its best height at
a, dlsta'nco three-quarters of tho way. It
will end in a full "Psyche knot." As a
finishing touch mtlstlc hairdressers aro'
tacking a cluster of curls to the knot.
These, It is calmly stated, aro artificial.
To get tho best effect, It is said the
latest creation of tho hairdressers must
bo brought into play. This is called tho
"lover's knot," nnd Is a two-stemmed
switch that falls away In beauteous mar
celled waves. Hair, to bo strictly In stylo
this year, should be chestnut. Only the
most brazen persons will appear In public
with their ears bare. Stylish persons will
bring tho hair forward as much as possl
blo to fiamo tho face.
Tlio Commltteo on Arrangements for
tho fashion show to-night nnd ball to
follow is John Goldman, chairman; Dd
mimd Pnussen, Kmnnucl Elmeit, A. 31.
Ehret and Henry Brautlgam.
Something Novel
A dainty gift for an Invalid is a small
bag of silk or linen, in which a spongo
is placed, saturated with mint. Mint is
said to bo a successful remedy for sleep
lessness. The idea Is to suspend the bag
above tho head or tuck It under tho
pillow.
Hint for Home Laundress
A few drops of vinegar added to tho
rinsing water on blue Monday will pre
vent tho hands from becoming rough and
coarse.
Annie Kellet
Hair Dressing
Marcel Wave
Manicuring
Hair Goods
Violet Ray Treatment
1308 Walnut St.
Just Great !
Deerf oot Farm
Sausage wwum
buckwheat cakes for breakfast
MONTY IS GETTING SO
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A SMART WALKING SUIT
Marion Harland's Corner
Truss for Right Side
TP T1IHKH Is ono m unfortunate
J. among your readers as to bo In heed
of a truss for tho right side I offer one
I should bo glad to give, as I am through
with it. I am 42 Inches nround the
abdomen, so you see It Is for a largo
person. I am sorry for any ono who
must wear n truss I wore ono for five
years nnd have been out of the hospital
only a week, where I was operated upon
for hernia. S. W. T."
I sadly fear thero Is moro than ono
unfortunate among our readers to whom
tlio truss will be a needed benefaction.
We thank you heartily for thinking of us
in the happiness of restored health. Trou
ble has wrought In you what tho Father
meant It to do engendered active com
passion for others' woes.
Offers Abdominal Belt
"I notice In your Corner a request for
an abdominal belt. I havo ono which has
been used but a short time, and wish to
pass it on. Kindly send my nddress to
Jlrs. J. L. I will forward tho belt to her.
"L, K. S."
Another minister of mercy lias supplied
the want of Mrs. J. L. Will you kindly
hold the belt In rebcrvo for some suffeier
who will respond to your nolo Wo havo
dally calls for abdominal belts, Yours Is
registered, with the size.
Pieces for Rugs
"I havo an nbdomlnal belt, which was
worn only a short time. It measures 0
Inches,, but may bo enlarged by lacing
to 32 Inches. I shall bo glad to forward
It to any ono who can make use of It,
and cannot afford to purchase one Also,
I noticed Mrs. P. IJ. asks for pieces of
cloth for rugs. I can send some woolen
and a few cotton pieces if you will let
mo havo her address. I sent music to
tho address you sent me JIarv J. C
hut havo had no acknowledgment to tho
letter I sent with tho gift.v I hope they
did not go nstiay. F. J. W."
Pleaso hold the belt subject to our or
der. Wo cannot havo too many of theso
appliances. Just now wo chanco to havo
none on hand, nnd tho mention of this
ono will be hailed giatcfully by a suf
ferer who cannot afford to buy them.
Wo thank you for tlio donation of tho
pieces. Mrs. P. L was supplied by an
earlier gift, but we have use for all that
aro sent. Wo echo your hope with re
giet! You may hear yet.
A Bible on Request
"I sco In the Corner a icqucst for a
Bible. I will send ono. I see many good
things In tho Corner. L. V. K."
Tho address would havo gone to you
by mall had not tho petitioner for the
The Determining
Factor in the
Choice of a Home
is frequently the bathroom and the sani
tary arrangements generally. Owners and
builders who realize this install FLECK
BROS, plumbing. It has something more
than exceptional beauty to recommend it,
something more than unusual durability.
Every piece of FLECK BROS, plumbing
is designed to render the most efficient, the
most hygienic and convenient service. It
is a Philadelphia-made product. Every
piece is absolutely guaranteed by the
makers. It pays to install FLECK BROS,
plumbing.
rJLECKUJR.OS. LO.
SHOWROOMS 44-50 NORTH 5th ST.
THAT HE SLEEPS BETTER THAN EVER
SEEN IN THE SHOPS
C)m the most M
Wcent nt,r.v.l
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In thn fn.i-i .. "-5
man's eo inr in.j...W
tratlon shows an StaSJ
SU t for M......I "'WOMt
comes In navy, luniS&l
enhagen blui S&P
Tho piping on bottj1
are of white silk popiCT
coat Is very full, with ,.?
by noV ra'M'
cuffs correspond In iia
the collar and aro 3m3!)&
chic Patch pockeu S
ment tho sides of ihSVlS
The skirt has I "Jgf $
feet, with group, "J''!
pressed rtatta formi.."
panel at each side. i.J
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plnced at tho back mS
tiny grosgraln bow. tU
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where tneso arllclM 3
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the Woman's Page, ErrS!
nccompanted by a Uuat,i(l
Rplf.nrlnrAQnfl im..!. 'VI
must mention the daU '
mm.,, mu uiucio appeal
Fashions nnd Fads
j.uu iimy man m
grandmother's ear nl.ii!
shawl Into a fathlonaU,;
m-imiuiu nmiL Wlia InBnr
nround tho bottom.. Bvfl
ik oniii ia Kuuu wunanMl'
sports coat. 1
All communication nddrcMcdto Muloi
Ilnrlaml olioubl Inclone a utamped, idl,
aildrrnsFd em clone nnd a cllpplnr et Ui
article In which you are lnterratrd.F
Hon wlslilnc to nlil In the chirtUblt
work of the JI. It. C. shoutil writ Mirf
llnrlnnil. In enre of tills pahrr, tor I4.J
(irfftacs or mone incy wouiu like to ntto,
nnd, limine rccelied them, commmilcSui
direct with three pnrtlei.
Hook of books been nlready provided hv
the Dlblc. Hold yours until tnotleffl
reader, Doing iniormeu or your offer, ap.
piles tor u. i
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Books, Stamps and Magazines f
"I am a dally reader of the CoraaV:
and noticed the request for German asi;
French books. I have several of thetVu
.. . ., .... l.t nlnill.. DAItil llinni ,h 1 n '
nlso havo two books that I think wrniuK
bo Just the thing ror pastlmo reclppj rM
quired by Marlon. Also, I have about y
foreign stamps that any one who It maw
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Inc a collection of tnem may have ford
the asking. And I have six coplei of 1,3
lino magazino iur nnuiner ornerue.
"E. L,W."
The nddress of A. S. goes to jou tj.
mall. iMarion J. will respond to your i.
erous thought of her and convey htt
thanks. Your list of donations it retil
In nrofusion and tempting as to rarletn
Let us know when to stem the flow et
letters that will follow the publication ot
jour delightful letter.
Fashionable
Hair Good!
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of coiffure, in pleasing styiejui
suit your requirements.
Original Design Coiffures
Marcel Waving
Henna Tinting
in all natural shades.
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