EVENING LEDqEB-PHIEADEEPHIA, MONDAY, MARCH 27, 191G
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"WHEN IS AN OLD MAID?"
IS QUERY PUT TO M'LISS
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Spinsterhood May Be an Attitude of Mind
1 L Rather Than a Matter of Years There
, ! Are Male and Married Ones, Too
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' T THOUGHT sho hnd vanished long ngo the old maid. I had rather imagined
X that tlila much-maligned, seldom-extolled creaturo had faded Imperceptibly
awayj that sho was ns extinct as the horsehair sofa and tatted tidy.
But not A correspondent reminds mo that eho still lives and perhaps
Buffers. Though, Judging from tho tenor of thd following communication, sho
can inflict pain as well as boar It. My correspondent writes:
Dear M',iss--WlU you ndvlso mo a llttlo on tho question I am about
to nsk you?
Whom should a man belong to mostly, his wlfo or his old maid sister?
It seems to mo that In these days tho man you marry has to tnko his old
maid sister's say before he takes his wife's. Also ptoaso tell mo at what
Bo Is a woman an old maid? PHILADELPHIA WIFE.
First of nil, "Philadelphia Wife," let us consider tho period of life at which
It can bo safely said that a woman glides Into or perhaps it would bo moro
accurate to say is pushed Into spinsterhood.
Just as tho lino of tho sea recedes with tlio years and In tlmo ten feet
bf beach may becomo 20 or 30. so also has tho ago of girlhood been extended,
and whereas CO years ngo women who arrived at tho quarter of a century
mark becamo "lilies" (to uso tho French expression indicative of poor females
who wero considered too old to bo eligible for matrimony), nowadays ono can
speak of a 35-year-oIdcr as a girl and bo guilty of no inslncorlty in tho remark.
Personally, I bcllovo spinsterhood to bo an nttltudo of mind rather than
ft tlmo or condition of life. It denotes a certain "setness" of Ideas and habits,
a lack of pliancy and adaptability, tho possession of which qualities Is as sure
a mark of youth as pink cheeks and glowing orbs.
It has ovor been tho custom to supposo that no woman exists or has existed
bo unattrnctlvo as not to havo at least ono man offer to lead her to tho
hymeneal altar. I disbolievo this. There arc women so unyielding, ono might
almost say so granite, in their outlook on Ufa that no man could find tho Inclina
tion or tho courngo to proposed tho important leap.
But these husbandlcss ladles who keep cats, drink much tea nnd become
thoroughly, expert on how other peoplo's children should bo ralsod oro not
tho only old maids in tho world. Ah, nol This would bo an Klyslum, Indeed,
if that wero true.
As a matter of fact, many wives oro In reality old maids, becauso, fortuitously
for them, they marry young, before their "sotness" 1ms had a chanco to reveal
Itself as a deterrent to aspiring men.
Likewise, thoro aro malo old maids. Tour so-called "confirmed old bachelor"
belongs in this category. Ho Is as set as a block of plgiron, and only tho flro
of a completo reincarnation could servo to melt him.
Summing up tho discussion, then, I find that wo havo thrco distinct types
of old maids tho married ones and tho malo and female unmarried one3. But
do not mako tho mlstako of behoving that every, unmarried woman no longer
young Is an old maid, This Is a grievous libel.
As to tho other query: To whom should a man belong mostly, his wlfo
or his old maid sister? I should answer most emphatically, "To neither." Ho
Bhould belong exclusively and wholly to himself. Otherwise ho becomes a
worm not fit to walk upright.
Tho day of serfdom has passed, "Philadelphia Wife." I bcllevo In rights
for men as well ns for womon. Put had you asked me, "The society of whom
should a man prefer, that of his wiro or of his old maid sister? I should havo
answered unhesitatingly, His wife's. But whether ho does or not depends in
largo measure on nor. Don't you ngrco with mo?
Greater Sacrifice Makcth No Man Than This
Tho proprietor of a popular candy shop tells me that the decrease In his
ales of sweetmeats during Lent 13 concreto testimony to tho fact that mortification
and nbnegation aro still practiced In tho penitential season by tho majority.
But real ponanco Is achieved only by divorcing yourself from tho most
cherished of nil your possessions. Consider tho Instance of a man I know who,
after carefully nurturing a wee mustache for months, had the fenrful con
viction borne In on him that tho good of his soul necessitated tho giving up or
tho dear thing. With ono fell swoop of tho cruel blade tho work of many
months was cut down.
If such an act Is not worthy of canonization, I ask you what is?
M'LISS.
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page
AdareM nil communications lo JIUi, enro of tlio ntrnlne l.cdr. Write on one
slue of the uunrr only.
Dear M'LIss Will you kindly send mo
SEEN IN THE SHOPS
a list of gifts rangtnc from $E un to S10
in prico that would be suitable to prespnt
to a high school situated about 16 miles
from Philadelphia? Wo want something
useful and at tho same tlmo original. I
would like to hear rrom you ns soon ns,
possible. When -I wroto to you beforo I
must comment on your speedy response to
my Inquiry. I was greatly pleased and
felt free to ask you this time about some
thing which is very Important to the senior
olns3. C. E. O.
Ivyland", Pa.
I bcllevo tho following suggestions nro
within tho prlco limit you set:
A rare tree of an unusual species. I
. havo not consulted a horticulturist, be-
p causa you ask for an Immediate reply, but
I bellevo tho unusual Japanese umbrella
kind will grow in this climate. It could ba
planted In the school yard and bear an In
scription regarding its presentation. This
might originate a pretty custom for suc
ceeding senior classes to follow.
A comfortable chair for tho rest room.
A settle bearing a metal plato with the
facts of tho presentation. You could not,
of course, get nn expensive grade of wood.
Two or three much-desired books that
the school library does not contain.
A well-chosen picture.
A bible or book stand.
A cabinet with a first aid to the Injured
equipment.
A medicine chest containing simple
remedies, these to bo suggested by a phy
sician. I have nssumed that the high school Is
equipped with astronomical Instruments,
chemical nppllnnces nnd other parapher
nalia necessary In the average high school
curriculum. If, however, It is not equipped
with theso there are perhaps many utili
tarian articles Buch ns globes, atlases
charts, magnifying glasses, etc , which the
school would apprcclato.
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GOOD FORM
PREPAREDNESS FIRST THE CARTRIDGE SUIT
WHITE broadcloth Is ns fashionable now ns It ever was, ns proof consider this
Rood-looking coatsult of navy tulTetn with Its white broudcloth shawl collar,
cuffs nnd pipings. Tho nnmo of tho suit comes from the way In which tho belt
is treated mado of slmulntod cartridge plaits at either side. Theso plaits nro also
introduced nt the llnro culTs, to very good effect. Tho military lines nro contradicted
by the flaring, bouffant frill at the bottom of the Jacket. Tho sash Is edged with,
white broadcloth pipings.
Tho full, Bhort skirt Is edged with tho white, like the snsh, and In every way
conforms to tho decorations on the cont. Price, J49.G0.
A Tarn o'Shanter toque of llsero straw has a wldo black satin fold In self
color nround tho crown. An Iridescent bird perches Juuntily on the top of tho
crown. In any color, the price is $18.50.
The nnmo of tho shop whero theso articles may bo purchased will be supplied
by tho Editor of tho Woman's Page. Evening) I.nnacn. COS Chestnut Btreet. Tho
request must be accompanied by a stumped, self-addressed envolopo and must men
tion tho dato on which tho article appeared.
KILTIES KISS ALL GIRLS GOOD-BY
IN LEAVING FOR THE TRENCHES
Ellen Adair Tells of Sad and Merry Scenes in Scotch
Station as "Sandy" Leaves for
the Battle Front
.VICTIM OF PARESIS HAS A HOBBY
FOR DIVORCE; FRIEND TELLS OF CASE
By WILLIAM BRADY, M. D
MB. XTZ has been "treating with a
nerva specialist," a friend writes:
"JIIs symptoms are: (1) stubbornness
ha never was bo before this trouble bo
Kan. The trouble started suddenly a
year ago ho ran away with soma funds
belonging to his employer, and though he
went only 10 miles from home, ho in
sisted ho was never coming back. (2) Ho
has taken a marked antipathy for his
family and all his old friends. (3) Ho re
fuses to take medicine, declaring that he
is as sound as a dollar. (4) He deceives
everybody, and without reason, about the
most trivial things.
"Ho is 14 years old, has always been
a man of good health, but drank con
siderably all his life, $nd is a heavy
emoker.
"He doesn't want to mix with people
he has always mixed with. He has spells
His wife should apply to the Judge of a
court of record for a commission in
lunacy to oxamlno the man. Then he may
be committed to a hospital and properly
treated,
J of despondency and crying, but usually Is
' planning stupendous affairs and beems to
think he has control of soma mysterious
i but unlimited resources. Ho declares he
can buy and sell Rockefeller, for Instance.
His eyes look glassy, nnd ho looki down
nil the time. He Is inclined to bay and do
indecent, shocking things (though he has
always been a clean-minded man) and
Is easily influenced by a despicable class
of people who tell him they will do great
things for him people whose only desire
is to get control of his business.
"His hobby is divorce ho talks con
tinually of getlng a divorce from his
wife, the truest woman In the world. He
declares ha will commit suicide rather
than live with her, and he accuses her of
the most Inconceivable crimes. He is
squandering his resources, disgracing his
family and driving his wife to the grave,
for Cod's sake, what can be done?"
A better description of paresis, or "soft
ening of the brain" as it is vulgarly
known, could scarcely be written. There
is but one thing to do, in the man's own
interest and in the interest of his family.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Neuritis of Facial Nerve
Please describe facial neuritis. I havo
had it In my system for three years, but
have never had the facial part.
answer Inflammation of the nerve
supplying one side of the face. It is
characterized by weakness or paralysis of
the muscles on ono side of face, comes on
suddenly as a rule, an' the patient may
be unaware of It until some one remarks
about the "swelling" of ono side of the
face really absence of tho usual folds
and wrinkles of expression. With elec
tricity and general treatment recovery
occurs after several weeks. If you haven't
had the facial part you aro probab y
mixed on vnnr ln.. ' aul'
Myxoedema
What Is myxoedema? What are the
Bymptoms? Is it curable?
Answer The result of absence or Inad
equacy of secretion of the thyroid g and
Symptoms are mental hebetude, physical
laziness, overweight, lack of persplrat on
dry, thick skin, puffy eyes, pads of fat on'
collarbone, slow pulse, subnormal tern"
perature, sensitiveness to cold, drowsiness,
thick lips, bcanty or absent menstruation
in women. It is curable by glandular
THE CHEERFUL CHEMJD
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fly pjewurea now tre
ir RvJ.
UkenI ?e old I.sltt.irYt
be borep.- , , -TKere'll
te lots left'
For tne io do.
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Mohair Again
Mohair is "revived" for spring wear
It is so stiff and lustrous that It ta an
Ideal fabric for the new cape co iar and
bouffant Jacket. Jfulberrv ). 7ZrJ5
especially suited to the peculiar weave of
mohair. Boiling green. av Nue and
plaids make effective frocks. A smart Im
portatlon Is a frock of green Georgette
to which bands of green mohaiV'aJf "pi
piled to the skirt. The close-nting bodice
Is basque style, fastening down the front
with large pearl buttons. Long Georeit
sleeves with a white cuff add chic.
Half-Mourning Blouse
A new idea In blouses is a half mourn
lng waist of black and white linen. Simu
lated shoulder straps aro worked over the
shoulders in chain stitch embroidery with
tho complete illusion of buckles' also
worked out In thread. Tho collar is very
wide, and plaited across the back.
Help From on High
"Stars of a summer night.
Far in your azure height,"
You Ailed my soul with bliss.
When Bets looked up ta where you gleam,
I realized my fervent dream
Tiie chance fox my flrot kiss.
r-Punclx pwl,
By ELLEN ADAIR
Written Specially for tho Evesino I.kdoeb.
EDINBURGH, March 14.
When Sandy MacTavlnh comes back to Inverary
Marchlns tu tho pipera' military strain
The chorus rings to tho roof of the
Caledonian Railroad station In Kdlnburgh.
For hundreds of Handy MacTavlshes, who
never will como back again, aro leaving
on tho big troop-train for the firing lino.
Above tho nolso of tho engines, escnping
steam and the voice of the singers, comes
the faint skirling of pipes.
"Tho Campbells Are Coming" echoes
through the station. And the old familiar
strains bring tears to the eyes of the
older folk, who remember them In happier
times. There's always a pathos and a
hidden heartacho In the muslo of the
Scottish pipes.
Out of Edinburgh's streets Into the
railroad station marches a curious little
party, led by a kilted soldier, riflo in one
hand, tho other linked In the arm of nn
old man, bent with years. Immediately
behind conies a string of relatives and
friends. In the rear, a younger brother
Is struggling under tho weight of n tightly
pneked lilt-bag and all aro singing.
For the returning soldier must be
cheered on his way. Such Is the creed
of Scotland. "Sandy MacTavlsh" once
more makes the smoke-clouded roof ring.
Other parties bound for the same destin
ation enter the station. Voices aro re
inforced, and strange "hoochs" punctuate
the different songs.
SANDY IN A SCRAP.
At the barriers beside the big train
the sildler stops. "No ono but ticket
holders admitted," says the man at tho
gates.
"But this Is the auld man," says the
big soldier, amazed: "d'ye mean to say
he's no' to get seeln' the train away, and
him with Bpeclal leave from tha night
shift, too! Yo big stupid, stand aside,
and let's pass !"
"Ticket holders only," says the guard
laconically, barring tho way.
A dramatic pause. Then: "If my nuld
falther'a no' good enough to get Into the
station, then I'm no' good enough to go to
France," says the big soldier angrily.
"You Just haud your tongue. This Is a
question of principle, no' of discipline."
The situation appears helpless. For
when the Scotchman talks of "principle,"
then be sure he's as dour and dogged and
Immovable as the Castlo Rook.
A sudden rift In the lute. Into the trem
bling hand of tho "auld man" a ticket is
thrust by a kindly spectator. "Thls'lt
carry you as far as the next station,"
says a voice, "and you'll bo allowed on the
platform now."
Through the barriers tramps a now
triumphant and smiling soldier, tho
"auld man" proudly at his side. "Diddled
them that time, didn't we, falther?" he
chuckles. "They're mighty fly, but no' fly
enough!"
Here comes another soldier, one arm
carrying his equipment, the other round
the waist of a pink-cheeked girl. "I'll
aye be lookln' for your letters, Annie," he
says, "and when I coma back "
Annie presses 1 Is arm. Her rosy face
smiles up bravely, and for a brief mo
ment she forgets the fear away down In
her patriotic heart, In her glistening eyes
one can picture the coming back the little
home the big stalwart husband peace
after war, happiness after pain.
The minutes such precious last min
utesquickly pass. A little kiddle car
rying his father's rifle staggers proud
ly along beside another soldier, There's
a quiet-faced woman, too, a tartan shawl
about her and In the shawl a tiny figure
that stares with eyes of Innocent wonder
ment at the scene. "She'll be a big girl
when you coma back," says the woman
slowly ; "kiss daddy good-by, baby,"
Seated on his kit-bag and cheerily pol
ishing his rifle, sits Happy Harry, the de
light of bis regiment. He's only a little
private, with red hair, freckles and such
an impudent little snub nose, but the men
all love him, for nothing ever daunts him.
and troubles slide from his genial nature
like water from a duck's b-ck. "Listen
to Happy Harry singing," crlea someone,
"it does your heart good to hear him. Ha
never can. bit tha tunc, but I'm thinviny tut
music's better than, hta voice."
Asa sure aous a, the voice) of Happy
Harry rises, trlumphan'. and raucous,
above the babel of voices.
(Poor happy Harry! Ills eyes aro closed
forever now, and his cheery voice Is stilled
to a big last silence, 'Somewhere In
France '
Tho train I.s ready to leave when a
curious pair wind their way toward
tho- barriers. Such a splendid Highland
soldier, with the odor of clean, rain
swept plnewoods clinging to his unlfoim,
his eyes like tho blue of tho seas around
his native shores.
A little old woman Is clinging to his
arm, and nt every noiso she starts tim
orously. For they como from tho lonely
Island of Lewis, away In tho west of
Scotland, nnd today Is tho first tlmo sho
has ever Been a railroad station or n rail
road train. Sho talks half In Gaelic, half
In English, nnd she's so old that her volco
Is thin nnd cracked,
"It's dreary that I'll bo without you,"
Bho Js saying, "Yet never lonely, for my
heart is with you all the time. And I'm
so near tho Journey's end myself that If
you're called first, I'll only follow all tho
sooner "
The guard Is flashlntr his Iamn now nnd
tho train Is on the evo of starting, when
"Hurry up there, or you'll miss the train!"
goes the warning about. The men nil
climb aboard. Then a hugo flguro drops
from tho train, with tho cry: "Hold on a
minute, guard! I'm goln' to kiss all tho
lasses before I go I'll likely never get
anither chance to kiss a Scottish girl
again."
Tho speaker swings himself to the bar
riers, a handsome young ltlltle, and right
and left imprints kisses on the faces of
all tho girls nearest him. Curiously
enough, not a single one protests! I saw
some of them even return the salute with
Interest.
KISSES ALL TIIE GIRLS.
Young girls felt themselves whirled
aloft and kissed before the eye3 of their
startled relatives. Older girls were em
braced with as much nrdor as wero the
young and blooming. It took the united
efforts of tha railway guard, train at
tendants and onlookers to convince tha
gay eoldler that tho 10:30 p, m. was really
waiting for his Btalwart presence. Laugh
ingly, he hung out of tha window and
waved farewells.
A shrill shriek from tha engine a thun
der of hurrahs a strange tightening of
the throat, and the 10:30 was really off.
There was a sudden quietness In the sta
tion. A gray, desolate lok was on the
faces of those mothers who would not
weep fathers, suddenly grown bent and
tired, walked, strangely stern-faced, to
ward tho exit and girls, with tear-stained
faces, were fingering rings and keepsakes.
The last to leave the station was th m.
tla Highland mother, who had coma that
day from the Island. of Lewis to see her
son go off. She walked out proudly, with
her head up and her eyes shining. So
might the Spartan mothers have walked
Then I saw her draw something stealthily
uui me lutua vi uv Buuuoy om gown,
and, bending, kiss it passionately. It was
"his" photograph. "Never lonely, for my
heart Is with you all the time," eha was
murmuring softly.
Oood form queries should 6a art
dressed to Deborah Hush, written on
one side of the paper and signed with
full name and address, though Initial
ONLY will be published upon request.
TIIE letter signed M. R. shows us the
unfortunalo complications which arlso
from tale-bearing nnd dishonorable ac
tions, for tho writing of a letter nnd
signing tho samo with n name which la
not ono's own, especially with tho Inten
tion of deceiving tho recipient of tho let
ter, Is not only dishonorable but criminal,
ra that Bort of thing is plain forgery. In
answering tho letter, I would say I think
you havo listened too much to gossip and
idle talk. Why lot others wrlto explana
tions for you. 1 should ndvlso you to
drop tho whole thing and, nbovo all, not
discuss this ovldontly very ungcntlcmanly
person with nny of theso so-callea menus.
People who run from ono to another
with talcs making mischief nro not to bo
trusted.
If, on the other hand, the young man
In question Is perhaps hurt by falso
Btorles having been carried to him,
K you hnvo really been good friends I
would wrlto hint n llttlo note, saying that
there Is evidently somo misunderstanding
which has been brought about by gossip
nnd untruths, nnd you would bo glad If
ho would glvo you nn opportunity to
straighten tho matter out by talking with
you about It. Do not get any ono else
to write or sco him; do It yourself. Somo
times with tho best. Intentions In the
world persons who try to fix up misun
derstandings between othors mnho mat
ters worse. If tho young man pays no
nttcntlon to your letter, ho Is not worth
worrying about.
A man asking you to gd out with him
five or six times cannot bo said to bo In
lovo with you (t think this Is what you
mean by your question); ho probably likes
rather than dislikes you, but 1 would
not thing very much of It.
It Is a mlstako to let your Imagination
and appreciation of a casual politeness on
tho part of a man put sentimental mean
ings Into his actions. If girls only know
how often they loso a very good friend
by being always on tho lookout for a lover
they would perhaps pauso beforo trying
to seo lovo In every ordinary saying.
A Misunderstanding
Dear Deborah Hush Please aid mo In my
llttlo trouble. I hnvo had a llttlo misun
derstanding with n friend of mine. I havo
lenrned through other girls that a young
man was tnlklng about me, but I don't
think It Is the truth.
Somo ono dent him a letter tolling him
what ho had said and another letter In
closed to which my name was signed, and
I did not wrlto It at all. Tho young man
has stopped speaking to mo and looks at
mo with a terrlblo expression. Another
friond of mlno wroto to him, telling him I
did not send It, but that did not encourage
him nny. Kindly advise me what to do.
Tell me If I should speak first or he, as ho
knows I am Innocent. Plcaso tell me If a
young man cares for me If he nsks mo to
go out flvo or six times. Thanking you
for your kindness nnd trusting to hear
from you through your column tomorrow
evening or In tho near future. M. R.
Your letter Is answered In the first para
graph. April Fool Stunts
Dear Deborah Hush Will you kindly
publish some now April foot stunts, which
girls can Impose on boys and girls, es
pecially tho former. I thank you in ad
vance. Yours respectfully, T. M.
A letter has been written to you with
several sugestlons.
Cafe Going Unchaperoned
Dear Deborah llusli Will you tell mo
If It Is proper for two sisters of 20 nnd 21
to go to n cafo with two men, provided one
of them Is engaged to one of tho men.
U M. F.
It Is rather unconventional, as both sli
ters aro pretty young, and It would not be
considered qulto In good form.
DEBORAH RUSH.
Gorgeous Trimmings
Passementorlo Is a favorlto trimming un
evening gowns. It Is seen to good ndvan
tako on charming frocks of nlry tulle; a
touch hero and there on the bodice, shoul
der straps or the skirt lends poise to tho
whole. Opalescent bands are stunning,
when combined with whlto or pale pastel
shades of tulle. Another smart color
scheme for tho older women Is gaining
much favor, namely, gold cloth and rhlne
stono or Jet. flio latter Is most becoming
to the matronly typo. Incidentally, many
of the smartest matrons aro wearing
shades of orchid and mauvo this season,
trimmed with bands of silver cloth.
Culinary Tip
If you find your butter hard at the
psychological moment In cake-baking,
don't put It on tho stove, or In a pan of
hot water. The outside will soften and
the Inside will remain hard. Tho best
.way to do the trick Is to pour hot water
over the butter, and work It with a spoon
or fork until It Is like volvct.
Spring Skirts
Skirts reach to the shoetops, no longer,
no Hhorter.
They measure two and a half to three
yards around the bottom.
They are cut circular, or have from two
to three gores.
If You Love-
Flowers You Should Know
The Century Flower Shop
12th below Chestnut St
ASK FOR and GUT
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Its cleanliness and quality
will please you, too. Get it
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They keep Franklin Suear
as clean and dry and good
as when it left the refinery.
Look for the name and pic-'
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5 lb. cartons and in 2, 5, 10,
25 and 50 lb. cotton bags.
We prorlde a packaged
sugar tax erery uw.
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Refining Company
Vhiladetphla
Marion Harlaftd's Corner
Baby Boy for Adoption
T SHOULD bo grateful to you If you
X would help mo to nnd Bomo one who
wishes to adopt a beautiful slx-wecks-old
baby boy, who comes of a refined family.
If my nddrcss Is required I wilt send a
stamped and Belf-addresscd envelope for
"Ply. MAItlE."
It Is not practicable lo bring you Into
communication with thoso who might for
ward your wishes unless you put your full
address Into our hands. Nnmcs and pri
vate addresses nro never printed by us,
and after tho first publication of the nota
stating your wish transactions which may
ensuo nro by private mall. Another
clause of your letter expresses a doslro
that tho wholo matter shall bo "strictly
confidential." You may bo assured that
what follows will bo conducted by mall
and nt your own pleasure. Tho Corner Is
discreet, when discretion Is expedient, but
our principal modo of communication with
our public Is throtlgh tho printed section
devoted to us.
Nantca for Baby
"I ntn a young woman who hopes to
becomo a mother beforo many weeks have
passed nway. Wilt you kindly BUggost
to mo a hoy's namo which begins with
T or a girl's nnmo that begins with a
JV or both? What outllt Bhould one
prepare for a spring-time baby? Or, If
I am not too late In my npptlcatlbn, could
I get the benefit of Kathcrlne W.'s offer
of embroidery patterns? If I am, pleaso
keep my nnmo upon your books for any
thing some other kind person may offer.
I hopo I nm not trespassing upon tho gen
erosity of the Corner7 I may bo able In
my turn to be of scrvlco to somebody
olso somo day. C. A. F."
Wo can offer sundry scriptural names
beginning with "I." For lnstnnco Isaac,
Isaiah, Ichabod, Israel. I tako it you
do not want ono of this class. Then
there are Ignatius, Inlgo, Ira and Ivan.
This Inst Is not an ill-sounding name. Tho
girl's namo beginning with "V" Is a
ploasantor task. Scrlpturo names here
nro not amiss. Pcrsls and Prlsctlla nre
pretty. From other sources wo havo
Pauline, Phyllis, l'enrl or Perlo, Pansy
and others ns euphonious. Knthcrlnn W.'s
storo of patterns Is exhausted. I register
your desire for a supply for your especial
uso. I sadly fear that nn Inventory of a
baby's outfit would bo too lato to bo o
service to you if you Intend to mako tt
up yourself. I recommend, Instead, that
you consult tho saleswoman In chargo of
layettes In a storo. Sho can glvo you tho
newest Ideas respecting tho pretty thlng3,
tell you exactly what you ought to havo
If you don't mind expense and how well
you can get along If you must count pen
nies and, bo sparing of greenbacks. In
order to bo of uso to you along these
lines, wo should have had a longer notlco.
Hut comparatively few expectant mothers
do nil tho fine sowing and dainty em
broidery our mothors bestowod upon their
outfits. Wo shall bo glad to hear from
women whoso nurseries nro still In nctlvo
uso nnd full occupation with regard to
this matter.
About Copying Letters
"A long while ago somo ono asked about
copying letters. I hnvo not seen a reply
yet, so venturo to offer n brief descrip
tion of one method which has been men
tioned to me. Tho company Just wnnts a
prlco for a pen, paper, etc., which It re
quires you to buy from it beforo you be
gin work. Then tho letters would tako a
few minutes (say 20 or 30) to copy, for
which you recoivo a small sum per 1000
work of the it. Tr. o. .iS,,P rtUSl
Ilarlnnd. In enre it im?'1 a fcJSI
dlrttt with those ""rtk-J!""0' """nSl
copies, providing they aTeunrS
It would not bo prontftblSLtl?''o15l
voted most nt ,!. .,'"D1.B ven f aJ3
Thero Is a frank frlendim. , l &i
Ply of our versatile i SSftj? '? "1s'
nature always otan.1 E'T5r'. Rr
good will. Tho method ", ptulnii m
and a copy set up before ?h. oprf
Copy of a Poem
1
'Will you kindly Inform mlJLi 1
All'7W..lu0PMonA
send a Btamp for It. "' ' fo 5
Tho lines nro so well wi " &5lf
confidently expect to receive Til0" f
quest and address nr V..T5,.ft ? U
Conies on T?in,,.t
, "I nm sending tho bopm .m. '!
Upon tho Floor,' which SSSVSl.?
F. N. M. I hnvnn'f ,ul I?.?? s tar.U
possession. Will porno one nl..?n '"'"J
tho world of tho song, 'Cole tKSJkJ
havo a great number of sonJZt
tlons that I will gladly Z, ? rwui
who wants them. I m ,!?'!! f M
girl, so can't bo of much OT
bountiful Corner, but I wf,?
Tho poem, written In a "$
clear and practiced hand for J??
Is at tho call of F. N. M. I ImaiTla
Bho has alrendv h,i .. .uij
sent her address to mere than
son. Tho rcouoat nt a a '.' M
Younner" Is roforrnd i.l .J" V
consideration and a reclprocaUon M 2
good ofllccs. Si
Seeks Missing Relatives H
iWIII .... i . . . . j
Martha C. Saul, my sister, and alo jS
Castatcr, my nephew? I do nnt 2Lv!
If ho has a middle letter In hi, t,
not. Her husband's name Is Samuel Swt
, "JANB C!J
Tho petition Is passed along th lli?
lent Bleuth In tho matter of reunklnr lotT
sccrcd friends nnd relatives who hm
tried other methods of communion.. J
vain. Tho loss of an address throat
carelessness or accident Is tho caoh tfi
iiiwi.muuiu iiiuuuvuiuuiiuu ana oiienuat
of nctual Borrow. j
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