' - 5 4 i e tv UNDER THE MOONS OF MARS BY :.inmnininiiiniiiini lumnniM I I in CHAPTER XX Continued CREEPING stealthily through corridor after corridor nnd down winding run nays which turned hither nnd thither, I finally reached the long halt In which I had broken my fast that morning. Nowhere had I Been my host, nor did I know where ho hept himself by night. I was on the Jiolnt of stepping boldly out Into tho room, when a slight noise behind tnc warned me back Into the shadows of n recess In the corridor. Dragging Woola after me, I crouched In tho darkness. Presently tho old man passed close by mc, and ns he entered the dimly lighted chambor which I had been about to pass through I saw that ho held a long, thin dagger In his hand, and that ho was sharpening It upon a stone. In hli mind was tho decision to Inspect tho radium pumps, which would tako about 30 minutes, and then return to my bed chnmber and finish me. As ho passed through tho great hall way and disappeared down the runway which led to tho pump room, I stole stealthily from my hiding placo and crossed to tho great door, tho Inner of tho three which stood between mo and liberty. i Concentrating my mind upon the mas sive lock, I hurled the nlno thought waves against It. Tn breathless expectancy I waited, when finally the great door moved softly toward mo and slid quietly to one sldo. Ono after tho other the remaining mighty portals opened at my command, and Woola nnd I stepped forth Into tho darkness free, but little better oft than we had been before, other than that wo had full stomachs. Hastening away from tho shadows of ., tho formidable pile, I mndo for tho first crossroad, Intending ft Btrlke the central turnpike ns quickly as possible. This I reached about morning, nnd, after enter ing tho first Inclosuro I enmo to, I searched for some evidences of a habita tion. Thero were low, rambling buildings of concrete, barred with heavy Jmpassablo doors, nnd no amount of hammering and hallooing brought any response. Weary and exhausted from Bleeplossness, I threw myself upon tho ground, commanding Woola to stand guard. Some tlmo later I wnn awakened by his frightful growllngs. and oponed my eyes to see thrco red Martians atnndlug a short dlstanco away covering me with their rlllcs. "I am unarmed and no enemy," I hast ened to cxplnln. "I have beon a prisoner i among tho green men, nnd nm on my way to Zodanga All I ask Is food and . rest for myself and my calot, nnd tho '. proper directions for renchlng my destlna V tlon." s They lowered their rifles nnd advnnced pleasantly toward me, placing their right hands upon my loft shouldor, nfter the manner of their custom of salute: and asking me many questions nbout myself nnd my wanderings. They then took mo to the houic of one of them, which wns only n shoit distance away Tho buildings I had been hammering at tn the early morning were only occupied by ntock and farm produce, tho house proper standing among a groe of enor mouH trceK, and, like all red Mnrtlan homes, hail been raised at night soma 40 or 50 feet from tho ground on a large, round metal shaft, which slid up or down within a sleeve sunk In tho ground, nnd was operntcd by a tiny radium-engine In the entrance hall of the building. Instead of bothering with bolts nnd bars for their dwellings, tho red Martians FARMER SMITH'S the Light that never goes out Dear Children Within each of us there is a little light which never goes out. No matter what happens no matter how DAD a person may got the light is always thero, but sometimes it burns very dimly and almost goes out. Look for this littlo light in tho children and grown-ups you meet. You may meet some one and you feel afraid of them look for the little light. Perhaps you do not understand your father. Perhaps ho does things which cnuso you pain nnd sorrow. Look for tho little light and see if you cannot make it burn brighter. Perhaps your teacher does not understand you and you do not under stand her. Thero is a feeling inside of you that you would like to "get even." Look for tho light in your teacher it is there and it nover goes out. The Mother Light shines brightest of all, although it seems very dim in Bomo, yet it can bo fanned into a glowing flame by the gentle breeze of Love. Perhaps I should sum this all up by saying Look for the GOOD in every one. Good is an abstract torm and it is hard to know Just what GOOD is, but we all know what LIGHT is, for most of us have seen tho sun, tho Father of Light, and all have seen lamps and electric lights. You will find mother, father, sister, brother and friends more interesting if you just look at them and try to see THE LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT. FARMER SMITH, Children's Editor Evenino Ledger. Our Postoflice Box This Is Mlsa Lucy Del Buono, of South tOth street, a dainty little lady, who has long been n faithful member of the llain- jft ts. bow Club. In our earliest days she worked earnestly to make little folks lis ten to the story of the Italnbow Club. Speaking of faithful pioneer members re minds us of Alum Heaney and Martha Barr, whom we have not heard from for at leas t well, they know how I o n gl Kath ryn Goekelet, of North 54th street, JAJC riKi. jiuono i , a brand new s. sotn tn- italnbow, but she do- serves particular mention because she ush ered herself Into the club with a genuine Italnbow act. She know a. very kind lit tle boy who never had been taught tq take Off his hat to ladles. She plucked up her courage and told him to please remember that gentlemen never wear hats In the Im mediate presence of ladles. The little boy has not forgoten since Charles A. HossUam, Wildwood, N. J., writes ft very Interesting letter whose "full of fun" tone must have borrowed some of the breeilnesg of the salt air winds. Charles' initials, as you will notice, art C. A. It. hence his trademark CAIl. How many other members can form words with the first letters of their names? Herbert Moyer, Sellersville, Pa writes the Hind of a Utter that breathes the wholesomeness of the "out-of-door" world. He has been particularly Interested in sending remem brance's tq the hospital at Easter time, WJHIam Gllroy, North Farson street, has fpr a pet a great big white well you, never could guess In a thousand years. It's a goose ! He sent a picture of it snuggled closely in his arms, but, unfortunately, the print is a little too dim to reproduce. Please, another picture, William! "Pic tures" brings to mind a pretty tittle green painting signed John Melvln Lauber, that came in the Italnbow mall bag Of course, color pictures are not entitled to publlca uon, but, nevertheless, it is pleasing for us tj know that some ut our little artist linow how to use water colors. Marsaret Coyle. South S9th street, I gv- tT, i . ii'T' imii niiaiiiijfNiiiwMn i iuii EDGAR RICB BURROUGHS I n in 1 1 I lunmnni I ilium i numiiu simply run them up out of harm's way during tho night They also have secret means for lowering or raising them from the ground without If they wish to go away and leave them. Those brothers, with their wives nnd children, occupied three similar houses on this farm. They did no work themselves, being government officers In charge. The labor was performed by convicts, prltoners of war, delinquent debtors and confirmed bachelors who were too poor to pay the high celibate tax which all red Martian governments Impose. They were the personification of cordial ity and hospitality, and I spent several days with them, resting nnd recuperat ing from my long nnd nrduous exper iences. When they hnd heard my story I omit ted all reference to Dcjnh Thorls and tho old man of the atmosphere plant they advised me to color my body to more nearly resemble their own rnce, and then attempt to find employment In Zodanga, cither In the army or tho navy. "The chances are small that your tale will be believed until nfter you have proved your trustworthiness and won friends among the higher nobles of the court. This you can most easily do through military service, as we nre n warlike people on Barsoom," explained one of them, "and save our richest favors for the fighting man." When I was ready to depart they fur nished me with a small domestic bull thoat, such as Is used for saddle pur poses by all red Martians The nnlmal Is about the slie of & horse and quite gentle, but In color and shape an exact replica of his huge and fierce cousin of tho wilds. Tho brothers had supplied me with a reddish oil, with which I anointed my en tire body, nnd one of them cut my hair, which had grown qulto long, In the pre vailing fiiRhlon of tho tlmo, square at tho back nnd banged In front, so that I could have passed anywhere upon liar room as a full-Hedged red Martian My metal and ornaments were also renewed In the stylo of Zodangan gentleman at tached to the house of Ptor, which was the family name of my benefactors. They filled a little saok at my side with Zodangan money. The medium of ex change upon Mara Is not dissimilar from our own, exoept that tho coins are oval. Paper money Is Issued by Individuals as they require It and redeemed twice yearly. If a man Issues more than he can redoem, tho government pays his creditors In full, nnd tho debtor works out the amount upon tho farms or In mines, which nre all owned by the gov mont. This suits everybody except the debtor, as It has been n dlmcult thing to obtain sufficient voluntary labor to work tho great Isolated farm lands of Mars, stretching as they do llko narrow ribbons from polo to pole, through vast stretches peopled by wild animals and wilder men. When I mentioned my inability to re pay them for their klndncHs to me they assured nin that I would liao nmplo op portunity. If I lived long upon Hnrsoom, and bidding mo farewell, they watched mo until I was out of slgnt upon the broad, white turnpike. CHAPTER XXI John Carter, Air-Scout AS I proceeded on my Journey toward Xi. Zodanga many stranga and Interest ing sights arrested my attention, anJ at tho soveral farmhouses where I stopped I learned a number of new and Instructive things concerning the methods and man ners of Barsoom. The water which supplies tho farms of PARMEn SMITH, Evenino Ledobr; I wish to become a member of your Italnbow Club. Please send me a beau tiful Italnbow Button free. I agree to DO A LITTLE KINDNESS EACH AND EVWItY DAY SPREAD A LITTLE SUNSHINE ALL ALONQ THE WAY, Name , Address ......... Ai , .,,..,. School I attend .....,.,,.,,,..,,,,,. Ing to wear her Rainbow button as long as ever it lasts. On those conditions, Mar garet, we will be willing to supply a new one when the one you have now ceases to last! Thelma Leddy, Sprague street, Is another young lady who cherishes her Rainbow button, she pinned It on as soon aa the postman brought It and now she won't let any one hold It for fear they will forget and not give It back, If every member would be quite as careful of their Club emblem, we would have fewer letters crying about lost buttons. Things to Know and Do What flower does this picture represent? (TVlV Sfe (soke, hot ,.. I P IIM IIIPIIH - Im rrmiimi Mars Is collected In Immense underground reservoirs at either pole from the melting Ice-caps, and pumped through long con duits to tho various populated centres. Along either side of these conduits, and extending their entire length. He the cul tivated districts. These are divided Into tracts of about the same site, each tract being under tho supervision of one or more government officers. Instead of flooding the surface of the fields, nnd thus wasting immense quanti ties of water by evaporation, the precious liquid Is carried Underground through a vast network of small pipes directly to tho roots of the vegetation. The crops Upon Mars are always uniform, for there are no drafts, no ralnsno high winds, and no Insects, or destroying birds. On this trip I tasted the first meat I had eaten since leaving earth. Large, Juicy steaks and chops from the well-fed domestic animals of the farms. Luscious fruits and vegetables, but not a single article of food which was exactly similar to any thing on earth. Every plant and flower and vegetable and animal has been so refined by ages of careful, scientific cultivation and breed ing that the like of them on earth dwin dled Into pale, gray, characterless nothing ness by comparison. At n second Btop I met some highly cultivated people of the noble class, nnd while In conversation we chanced to speak of Helium. Ono of the older men had been there on a diplomatic mission several years before, and spoke with regret of tho con ditions which seemed destined ever to keop theso two countries at war. "Helium," he said, "rightly boasts the most beautiful women of Barsoom, and of all her treasures the wondrous dnughter of Mora Kajak, Dcjah Thorls, Is the most exquisite flower. "Why," he added, "the people really worship tho ground she walks upon, and since her loss on that Ill-starred expedi tion, all Helium has been draped In mourning. "That our ruler should have attacked tho disabled fleet as It was returning to Helium was but another of his awful blunders, which I fenr will sooner or Inter compel Zodnnga to replace him. "Even now, though our victorious armies nre surrounding Helium, the peo ple of Zodanga are voicing their displeas ure, for the war Is not popular one, slnco It Is not based on right or Justice. "Our forces took advantage of the ab sence of tho principal fleet of Helium on their search for the princess, and so we have been able easily to reduce the city to a sorry plight. It Is said she will fall within the next few passages of the further moon," "And what, think you, may have been the fate of tho princess, Dejnh Thorls?" I asked as casually as possible. "Hho Is dead," he answered. "This much was learned from n green warrior recently captured by our forces In the south. She escaped from tho hordes of Thark with a strange creature of another world, only to fall into the hands of the Warhoons Their thoats were found wan dering upon tho sea bottom nnd evidences of n bloody conflict were discovered near by." While this Information was In no wny reassuring, nelthor was It at all conclusive proof of the death of Dojah Thorls, and so I determined to make every effort pos sible to reach Helium as quickly as I could and carry to Tardos Mors such news of his granddaughter's possible, where abouts an lay In my power. Ten days nfter loaving tho three Ptor brothers I arrived at Zodanga. Tho letter I bore from them gained mo Immediate) entrnnce to the vnst, walled city. It was still very early In tho morning RAINBOW CLUB FAIIMER SMITH'S TURTLE HOOK Tommy Turtle Wakes Up It was a lasy day around the nig Pond, but not a silent one, for everything wns noisy, especially the Bull Frog Quartet, which was getting ready to sere nade the Tree Toads, who had Just had a Jubilee, You see, tho Froke crone and croak when all Is serene, but when danger is nigh, they are silent and still, for If any thing attracts attention around the Dig rond It is SILENCE. Tommy Turtle backed out of his one room apartment and shook himself and said: "If this Is going to be another 'Swat the Fly' year I won't have much to eat." Just then he caught sight of the Water Spider skimming along the top of the; water, "Hello, lazybones! You nre several days late. Spring came long ago," said the Water Spider, "I overslept myself," said Tommy, wip ing his eyes on a mossy bank. "Why don't you get an alarm clock," nsked the fellow on the Big Pond. "I had ono once nnd It went off by mistake In the middle of winter and nl most frose me to death," answered Tommy, "What, the alarm clock?" asked the Water Spider. "No, no! The thing went up and I got up and almost froze to death." "What woke you up today?" persisted the Water Spider. "What wakes anybody up?" asked Tommy Turtle. "What wakes the flow ers up? What makes turtle eggs hatoh? If I knew all these things I wouldn't be a turtle." "Excuse me for asking," said the Water Spider as he skimmed across the Dig Pond, How to Make a Fairy Costume A little girl, Orace Llpschuts, asks that we describe the making of a fairy costume for her. The fairest fairy In Fairyland tells us this Is the way she makes hers: Take six yards of tarleton, 54 inohss wide. Measuring 18 Inches for the skirt length (using raw edges for hem), one yard will allow three widths for the skirt. Make five glmlllar skirt (sis: in all) and gather all together, layer upon layer, onto a small belt (If skirt length Is greater than IS Inches add a little more cloth or use only five skirts ) Attach the skirt empire fashion to a white gulmpe (China silk ones are pretty) and finish the belt Una with a girdle of cheap whits satin edged with timet. A tiny bolero or Jacket made of white satin is now slipped on over the waist and furnishes a foundation for the attaching of the wings. Wing frame are mad of wire and then covered with tarleton and edged with tinsel. They are sewed securely to the bolero a little below the shoulders. A pretty crown may be formed from tinsel with a "gilt paper cardboard" star as a front piece. White stockings and white ballet slippers laced with gold ribbons (the slipper may be glided If you preftr), set forth the dainty foot wear that every fairy must have. Last, but not least, the wand! This ll mad from a plain smooth stick twitted with white ribbon and mounted with a gilt star edged with tinsel. We hope, Orace, that you have a lovely time wearing this costume, and pitas send u your picture so that we may know It was a suce. BOYS AMD OIBL9. If jreu want te earn r aft aeel and on atUI7 writ U Vntatr 8ollh. wwfcw i nr i i im mmmm urn ' ' i "" iwiu.iii imr-mi.in "i 1 in.r rr rf " " " ' ' a ttw streets " Vlrtwrtly Nwtd. Tho reatdencas, mined htrh v?ort their metal columns, resembled nvtga rookotUit, while the uprights themselves presented the appearance of eteel tree-trunks. The shops, ns a, rule, were not tailed from the ground, nor were the doors bolted or barred, since thievery Is virtually un known upon Barsoom. Assassination Is the ever-present fear of all Barsoomlans, nnd for thl reason alone their homes are rnlsed high above the ground at night, or In times of dangor. The Ptor brothers hnd given me ex plicit directions for reaching the point of the city where I could nnd living accommodation, nnd bo near tho offices of the government agents to whom they had given ma letters. My wny led to the central square or plaza, which Is a characteristic of nil Martlnn cities. The plaza of Zodanga covers a square mile and Is hounded by tho palaces of the Jeddak, the jeds nnd other members of the royalty nncf nobility of Zodanga, as well as by the principal public build ings, cafes and shops. As I was crossing the great square, lost In wonder and admiration of the mag nificent architecture and the gorgeous vegetation which carpeted tho broad broad lawnr I discovered a red Martian walking briskly toward mo from one of the avenues. He paid not the slightest attention to mo, hut ns he came abreast 1 recog nized him, and turning t placed my hand upon his shoulder, calling out: "Knar Kantoi Kan I" Like lightning he wheeled, and before I could so much ns lower my hand, the point of his long sword was nt my breast. "Who arc you 7" he growled, and then ai a backward leap carried me 50 feet from his sword, he dropped the point to tho ground and exclaimed, laughing: "I do not need n better reply. There Is but one man upon all Barsoom who enn bounce nbout like that. By the mother of the further moon, John Carter, how camo you here? Have jou bocomo a Barseen that you enn change your color nt will? "You gave me n bad half minute, my friend," he continued, after I had briefly outlined my ndventures since parting with him In the nrena at Wnrhoon. "Were Iny name and city known to the Zo danganB, I would shortly be sitting on the banks of the lost soa of Korus with my revered and departed nnccetors. I nm here In tho Interests of Tardos Mors, Joddak of Helium, to discover the where abouts of Dejak Thorls, our prlnocas. "Sab Than, prlnco of Zodanga, has her hidden In the city and has fallen mndly In lova with her His father. Than Kosls, Jeddak of Zodanga, has made her volun tary marrlago to his son the price of peaao between our countries, but Tardos Mors will not accodo to tho demands, and has sent word thnt ho nnd hlB people would rather look upon the dead faco of their princess than sec her wed to any than her own choice, nnd that personally he would prefer being engulfed In the ashes of a lost nnd burning Helium to Joining the metal of his house with that of Than Kosls. "His reply wns the deadliest affront he could have put upon Thnn Kosls nnd tho Zodnngans, but his people love him tho mora for It and hlB strength In Helium Is greater today than over. "I have been here threo days," con tinued Kantos Kan, "hut I have not yet found where Dejah Thorls Is Imprisoned. Today I Join tho Zodangnn navy as nn air scout nnd I hope In this wny to win tho confidence of Sab Than, tho prince, who Is commander of this division of the navy, and thus learn the whereabouts of Dcjah Thorls. "I nm glnd that you nre here, John Cnrter, for I know your loyalty to my princess, and two of us working together should bo able to accomplish much The plaza was now commencing to fill with people going nnd coming upon the dally nctlvitles of their duties. The shops wore opening and the cafes filling with early morning pntronB Kantos Knn led me to one of these gorgeous eating places, where we were served entirely by mechanical apparatus. No hand touched tho food from the tlmo It entered the building In tta raw state until It emerged hot and delicious upon tho tables before the guests, In response to tho touching of tiny buttons to Indl cato their desires. After our meal. Kantos Knn took me with him to the headquarters of the nlr scout squadron, and, Introducing me to his superior, asked thnt I bo enrolled as a member of the corpi. In accordance with custom, nn exam ination wna necessary, but Kantos Kan had told mo tn have no fear on this score, ns ho would attend to that part of tho matter. He accomplished this by taking my order for examination to the exnmlnlng o.Mcer and representing him self ns John Carter. "This ruse will be discovered later," ho cheerfully explained, "when they check up my weights, measurements and other personal Identification data, but It will be several months before this Is done and our mission should be accomplished or have failed long before that time." The next few days were spent by Kantos Kan In teaching mo the Intricacies of flying, and of repairing tho dainty little contrivances which the Martians use for this purpose. The body of tho one-man aircraft Is about sixteen feet long, two feet wide and three Inches thick, tapering to a point at each end. The driver sits on top of this plane upon a seat constructed over the small, noiseless radium engine which propels It. The modlum of buoyancy Is contained within the thin metal walls of the body, and consists of the eighth Uarsoomlan ray, or ray of propulsion. CONTINUED TOMORROW MINSTREL SHOW AND DANCE Mayor Ono of the Boxholders at Bellevue-Stratford Tonight Mayor Smith will be one of the box holders tonight at the minstrel show and dance to ba given by the Logan Improve ment League at the Bellevue-Stratford. The dance will be attended by many of the members of what has often been termed the "most progressive business organisation in Philadelphia." Other boxholders beside the Mayor In clude, Joseph C. Smith, Andrew Alex ander, Jr.. W H. 8 Bateman, P. J Rrelsch, C. H Dslrymple. James J. Diamond. Philip R Hauck, H. Kellerman, Jr, W. Kreeland Kendrick, W, E. Kerns, E, J, Lafferty, president of the League, J. N. Llmbert, J. P Lodge. Allen M. Matthews, Robert S. McCarthy, Albert C, Oehrle, Oeorga S, Russell, Joseph M. Scott, William T. Weir, Jr.. and Wilbur Zimmerman. Suffragists of Logan have also reserved a box. TO DISCUSS SOCIAL CENTRES Last of Monday Conferences Today in Curtis Building The last meeting pf the Monday confer ence will ba held this afternoon In the Curtis Building at 3 o'clock. The subject to be discussed will be "Wider Use of the Publla Schools." John Collltr. secretary of the community centres of New York, will be the principal speaker, Earl Barnes, of this city and a member of the Public Education Association of Philadelphia, will speak on the needs of community centres n Philadelphia. The conference will urge on the Board of Edu cation and the Board of Judges the Inu portance of starting a policy of broader publla service In this city. Students to Open Exhibit Students of the Spring Garden Institute tomorrow will start an exhibit allowing tho reults of their work In th various department and schools of the institute. The exhibit will be open dally until Frl, day from noon until 10 p. m. John D. aill, chemical engineer of the Atlantic Refining Company, will lecture tomorrow night on "The Lubrication of the Motor. er," RED CROSS EXHIBITION BY WOMEN MEMBERS IN WIDENER BUILDING Philadelphia Chapter Gives Demonstration of Work Ac complished Through Its Varied Activities SPEECHES AND PICTURES An exhibit, wh.lch will continue for two weeks, showing the activities of the Ameri can Red Cross as part Of n nationwide plan to promote Interest In Its work, opened In the Wldener Building at 9 o'clock today, Tho event Is staged by the Philadelphia, chapter, organized here last January. Nearly a hundred women, all well known In society, nro In charge. Today Mrs. Arthur It Lea Is nt the head of ar rangements, and Is being assisted by tho Philadelphia branch of tho Red Cross Nurses' Association and IS enlisted nurses. Tho crowds who are visiting tho exhibit today are being shown actual demonstra tions of the making of surgical supplies, rolling bandages, first aid, ambulatico re lief work and stretcher bearers' duties. Photographs showing the nctlvitles of Red Crosi nurses on duty In wnrtlmo adorn every available space on tho walls. He Bides these, statistics from which may be discerned what the organization hns ac complished nre on display. With the opening of the oxhlblt today was launched a campaign for 50,000 mem bers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, which embraces Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Rucks Counties. WILL TELL WAR UXPBRIKNCKS The Important feature of the exhibit are the addresses to be' made each day by well-known physicians and prominent men artlllated with Red Cross activities. Many of the speakers have returned recently from the seat of war In tluropo nnd will relate Incidents of their work on the battle lines. Motion pictures and lantern slides of actual scenes of the war will accompany the speeches. If tho membership campaign of the chapter Is successful tho organization will feel competent adequately to render serv ices In all cases of calamity, from fire, flood, famine or other causes tn any section of tho world. Drawings and sketches showing the ac tivities of Red Cross workors aro the works of such artists ns Misses Christine Chambers, Sylvia Barnes, Dorothy Stew art, Katherlne Nunoz, Alice Riddle, Kdlth Hmerson and McssrB. Paul Froehllng and O. Campbell. Other committees Include those on sur gical dressings, sewing, knitting and sup plies. RILEY PHILOSOPHY POINTS THE ROAD TO CONTENTMENT Hoosier Poet's Now Verses Read at Literary Club CLEVELAND, April 24. A new poem by James Whltcomb Riley, written as part of n letter to Mrs. E. L. Motts, Lake wood, and read at a literary club meetlqg, was made public today. Tho verse, un named, but filled with tha Hoosier poet's homely philosophy, follows r No matter then now all ! "mixed In our npr-lhtod ye. All thlnsi Is tur th 1)M and Hied Out atralsht In paredlsc. Than take thlnsi M nod atndi thtm hare, Anil f e live or dlo Be more mt more conienteaer Without Vnefcln" why. i TO GIVE SHAKESPEARE PLAYS West Philadelphia High Students Em ploy Now York Artists The only professional performances of Shakespeare In Philadelphia thus far scheduled for tho tencentenary of the poet's death will be given In the audi torium of the West Philadelphia High School on May 1, through the efforts of the students In railing pearly 1300 to bring a company here from New Vork. Two and possibly three plays will ba pre sented by the Booth company, "Richard III" will be given at the afternoon per formance. In tho evening either "Ham let," "The Merchant of Venice," "Ab You Like It" or "Romeo and , Juliet" will be been. The choice has not yet been made. The matinee will be without charge to all students of the school. The plan of financing Includes an admission charge for tho evening performances and the so licitation of 30 patrons In the neighbor hood for blocks of seats at !0 a group Students will seek the subscriptions. The school has been congratulated for the energy shown In attempting the produc tion on such a large scale. Socialist League to Visit Reading Members of the ioung People's Social ist League will leave this city for Reading next Saturday to take part In the second annual convention ol the league- The Phlladelphlans who will attend tho con vention are A. Levlnson, L. Llrkws, II. Pearlman, Harry nirtwistle, D. fichnee vvels. Nathan Rose, N. Marks, Si. Pravltr, T, Hamburg, Chernov Snyder and Mayer Snyder, Will Talk of Lincoln's Life The Home and School Association, of Norwood, wll hold a meeting tonight at the ichoolhouse to discuss the various phases of the character of Abraham Lin coln. Dr. wiuiam J. jonnion win taix on "Abraham Lincoln the Christian," and Mrs. Josephine Marr, who was personally acquainted with Lincoln, will tell of the martyred president. Memorial Prize Competition Extended The competition for the Walter Cope Memorial prize has been extended from today until May 16 The competition is open to all those who have been resident of Philadelphia or vicinity for one year previous to February, 18l, The Jury of Inspection win consist or John uonter. chairman: George Howe, secretary; Don ald M, Klrkpatrlck, Bernard J, Newman and Clarence R. Slegal. Hatboro School Board's N.ew Head W W Wllgus has been elected presi dent of the school board of the Hatboro district, succeeding Dr J. U. Carrel), who resigned. Election of the teaching staff for the next term resulted In retention of Principal Oeorga Stuart and lils entire staff of Instructors, THE ORIGINAL piftywyya,fr IW Tho FooJ-Orlnk for AH Ag Rich milk, maUed-TBMJn. in powder form. For infantsffvalids nd prow. inf children. Eg nutrition, upbuild in? the whole KRiWlnvigorateiL nura. inK mothers nnd Unpaged. Store nourishing than tea, coffee, etc, Substitutes Cost YOU Same Price acKjni i . cEsjattauLjifflHak ii1 i j t iV" nt i 1 1 FSWsV' i'ii " if IMiiiwWUiii 3lj;K.LLi:b . hhA, T A4 I'AldfMnU wiLtiwoou cowasbs mm Twice &b Many ns Kver Open for Easter Season This Year WILDWOOD, N. J.. April U Mora than twlco as many cottages are, open for the Easier neason hero at ever In the history of Wildwood and Wildwood Croat The lzth annual Easter ball at the Holly Beach Yacht Club, at the CresL was largely attended by Vlsltprs, cottagers nnd members of nearby clubs. A feature of the Easter season here was the house party of the Damphlno Club, composed of prominent young Phlladel phlans, who have been summering nt this resort for a number of years. Among those In tho Dnmphlno Club at the shore over Hastcr as tho guests of Mrs. J, Mc-f Kay, at her East Hlldreth avenue cot tage, were the Misses Edna Bohwlnn, Laura Roaenberger, Estelle Schwlnn, Res ale Donaldson, Eleanor McKay, Elizabeth Carson, May Heinle, Emma Strathman, Edna Shephard, Sophie Ernst, Lillian Shephard, Loreno Lauteyung, Mr, and Mrs. C. Haase, Mrs. J, S. Crlstle nnd Messrs. J, Sherrand Crlstle, E. Bholter. George McKay, H. Plnkerton, Willinm Jnnney, J. O, Grnuer, Hnrry Weber, Henry E. Strathman, Jr., Doctor Smith, and Dr. II. Wotstenholme. SOARING PRICES HIT RESTAURANT DINERS Meats Lend Advance in Cost of Living and Retrenchment May Follow The Increaso In meat prices la tho re sult of a world wide demand for llvo stock of all kinds, which can be traced directly to the wnr. American cattle dealora could export meat now nt big prices, but the demand at homo Is as un usual as In Europe This Is said to be due to the wave of prosperity which Is due to tho war. So many persons have work which ,1s paylns them more money than they ever earned beforo thnt they nre spending more money than they hnvo over spent before. Part of this money Is being spent for food The first thing that a poor man will economize on Is meat. Now there nre said to bo comparatively few poor nnd consequently every ono Is eating meat. At least every ono was eating meat last week, The restaurant mnnagers expect a marked falling off In meat orders this week as a .result of the Jump In prices. Only a few weeks ngo tho managers of the first-class cafes and hotel rcstnu rants took cognisance of tho Increaso In food prices by announcing that they would no longer Kervo bread nnd butter with an order, but would charge nn extra sum for thnt nrtlcle Y. M. C. A. BANQUET TONIGHT Will Celobrato COth Anniversary of Educational Work Marking the COth anniversary of the establishment of cducajjtbnnl work in the Philadelphia Central Y. M. A., students, former students and members of tho fac ulty of the Central Educational Institute will hold a banquet tonight at tho Central Y. M. C. A. Dulldlng, 1431 Arch street. The banquet Is the beglntng of a celebra tion which will continue for n month. Among tho spoakers for tho event are William O. Easton, executive fcecretary of the OcnU.il Y. M. C A.; Edwin Jnmci Cattell. city statistician; John Dennis Mh honoy, West Philadelphia High School for Hoys; George W, Rradln, director of In struction of the Y M C. A nnd J Leeds Clarkson, educational director. Starting with one teacher SO yenrs ngo, the school now has a faculty numbering 130. Old Land Ass'n. Building Burns , Tho headquarters of the old Five Polnta Land Association, a ono story frame build ing near Fox Chase, was destroyed by fire early thin morning. It had been unoccupied for years. The loss was i 1200. Flames were seen coming from tho olllce, situated at lllelgh nnd J streets, on tho farm of Joseph JoncH, by a passer-by. An nlnrm was sounded, but tho fire ap paratus arrived too late. We Have 5SH-Slslsi ROBINSON & CRAWFORD JNlM& For a long time I tried one Tea after another, and paid as high 88 $1.50 a pound; none gave me real satisfaction. I wanted that rich, strong, flavory kind. Finally I found exactly what I wanted when J tried your PRIDE OF KILLARNEY TEA. This is the story told by a lady who is particular about the kind of Tea she uses, and we have other Teas that suit the distinctive, tastes of all particular Tea drinkers. Our ''Gold Seal" is rich, meljpw and fragrant; not so strong as "Pride of JCillarney," but with tho same ,' high quality. Our "Kamella" blend is known to thousands as tnc best medium priced Tea sold in Philadelphia. 60c Pride of Killarney TEA ""' 45c lb. 30c ytAb, Tin, 23c 15c yvVo, Tin, 12c 60c GOLD SEAL TEARedrd45clb. 30c J4-Ib. Package, 23c 15c J4'.lb. Package, 12c 40c KAMELIA 20c 54-lb, Package, 15c Best Evaporated Peaches, lb, 8c Choice Evap. Peaches, lb... f Fancy Large Prunes, lb.... 12c Larsre California Prunes. lbIuc 14c Evaporated Apricots, lb, 12c Sound Tuicy Lemons, doz... 10c Gold Seal Rice, Mb. pkg.,, 8c High-grade Rice, Mb. pkg.. 7c Choice Grade Rice, Mb, pkg. 5c 15c 3 lb. box Gold Seal Starch 3Jr!4, 10c A full 3-Jb, box of the best Laundry Stai, at ft special low price for 3 days only, $ in.u h nearest R. & C. Store and ''?et acnualnttd" with tha extraordinary values we are giving throughout the entire grocery Hne Recently opened Stores; N. E. Cor, Rosewood and Porter sts., S, E, Cor. 18th and Ingersoll sts. Robinson & Crawford Grocery Stores for particular Peopls ; fe IfBitaMilflKfeiillfciM m. H-wm&m J ((si jj)mfi Ai JSAXAAR AID OF WAR SU! Gentian-AmericaA AusocUttoft Opened Fair in ConviMtiii Hall Today Help for Or phans and Widows - TO CONTINUE TEN DAS hed -cheeked maids, in fcretty Grtm$. costumes, attended booths at the Msr which was opened this afternoon, nt, I o'clock. In Convention Hall, Undf Ml auspices of the United Oerman-Amerhian Charity Association. The proceeds of U fair will be demoted to the relief pf "W sufferers of the Central Powers, ., None of the money, It has tften n mm hii'af Wit nounced, will be used ror the. curun nf fhf nrrnnn rjitmc but ornhaMf others who havn been afflicted by wifcVi ravages will be fed nnd clothed by funds. It Is expected that the atUmnamsj will be one of the tnrgest ever recorssj (H an auair oc ims kiiiu in riuiuuBipnm- The baxaar will continue for 10 sT, and will be open every night durlnjr this, time until 12 o'clock. Today's attendafts Is especially large, as Easter Monday' ) a widely celebrated holiday among 0r man-Americans. German and American flags and Insignia of the Red Cross Society adorn the bflf Ing. Flowers and plants also form a, rt of the schema of decoration. A fund M been raised to Insure the payment nS stft expenses of the baxaar, Germans ftn Americans of Oerman descent In Philadel phia and other cities have contributed liberally to tho project. A large booth Is conducted at the fair by tho Irlsh-Amerlcnn societies. While) men and boys worked arduously In ar ranging the baxanr, women nnd girls sifsC In evidence throughout the exhibition, fie sides nttcndlng the booths, they serve at; the various lunch counters. In ninny respects tha bazaar resemble that which was held In New York recently" With tremendous success. Thousands! at dollars were raised there for the German Red Cross Society and other organisations which nre conducting humanitarian work In tho war cone. The traditional fondness of tho Germans for muslo wll be mani fested each day by concerto in which, leading orchestras will participate, In Uu large balcony there will be vocal choruses, which will be an especially attractive fea ture of each dally program. Electric Illumination planned many weeks ago will bo a feature of the lair nt night. A Turkish cafo with natives In Oriental costume promises to yield a lucrative sum. Representations of old Rhenish castles, constructed at great expense under the supervision of experts, are fea tures of the baxaar. Automobiles, phono graphs, pianos, watches and tickets en titling tha holders to frco passage to Europe are included In the list of prizes; for various contests. The ofllceru of tho executive board Of tho baxaar arc: Honorary president. Drr C. It. Hexamer; president, Joseph Schlenx? vloo presidents, Henry Ltors. J. B. Mayer. Frank Schantx. Christopher Pfolffer, Louis II. Schmidt; general secretary, Arno V, Mowltx; assistant secretary, A. Kelnrlch; recording secretary, Ewald Grobe! ; treas urer, Hcrmnn Hoyl, Prominent among the women workers are! Mrs, Antonla Ehrllch, Mrs. Schuck, Mrs. Philip Klaln. Mrs. Pohllng, Mrs. Fisohler, Mrs. F. Hchwelier, Mrs. J. Paul tus. Mrs. W. Stein, Mrs. Guenther Rem mers, Mrs. C. Hammer, Mrs. Frank Lima, Mrs Rlckers, Mrs. Karl F. Lnuber, Mrs. Nlohterlln, Mrs. Frank Suro, Mrs. Oh!l. Mrs. Krohmann, Mrs. A, Knucppel, Mrs. Senger, Mrs. C. Pahl, Mrs. Raymond Raff, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Georgn vn n upe., Mrs. F, Hausemann. Mrs. C. Selder, Mr. Naegll. Mrs. C. Henrlch. Mm. Albert Hecksch, Mrs. Mlttcrhubcr, Mrs. Uchrlirr ger, Mrs.' Jordan and Mrs, Reldemannv- Spring Football at Cornell ITHACA. N, Y April 24 For the 'JT time in ieveral jenri sprlns football practles will tie hud at Cornell. Doctur Hhrp l tmsy with tha basotmll team. but. Csptl Muellnr, aided by several varsity pUjrere of former tem, will have chars of the work. Your Tea TEA Reduced to 29c lb, 10c J-Ib. Package, 8c Choice Calif, Apricots, can. 15c Gold SeaJ.vSlfted Peas, can. 15c Gold Sell E. J. Peas, csn.., 10c ioccvfty reasjcsn,,- os Asparagus Tlps)'c1iu.' 16c Gold Seal Asparagus Tips.. 19c Gold Seal Asparagus, can,, 22c Choice Tomatoes, large can 10c Throughout tta CUy aru St&wb 1 I
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