.
sssn
M'USS DISCUSSES CHILDREN
WHO WEAR gUJC STOCKINGS
Mothers Are Really to Blame for the Absence
of Girlishness in the Average School
Child
I
IT WAS recess time and I was passing ono of the bte public schools In tho
notthern section of tho city.
A group of eight girls, ranging In ngcs perhaps from 11 to 15 years, had
assembled In ohe corner of tho yard. Seven of them wore silk stockings or
at least stdekings that gave a fictitious Impression of having been spun from
the product of tho silkworm's activity. Tho hosiery of one girl was of h more
eonslblo and durablo kind.
It has beert said that there are no grandmothers any "more J that, seen from
the back and Judged from tho apparel she wears, tho dowager of 60 cannot be
distinguished from her debutante granddaughter ot 18.
This .may bo true, but ono can be tolerant of a woman's endeavors to keep
herself young. There's always an clement of humor in that, but when a girl
scarcely out of tho doll-baby stago begins to emulate her grown-up sister and to
don the French hcdls, silk stockings and other concomitants, senslblo or other
wise, of womanhood, ono Is apt to wonder Just what mothers aro thinking of or
whether they aro thinking at all.
An eon or two hence, when somo sour-faced historian sots out to demonstrate
how tho cxtravaganco of America In the 20th contury was responsible for Its
doendonco, ho will doubtless point to tho silk stocking as tho most Important
factor In that decadence,
"But," you will argue, "tho silk stocking Is not an extravagance, If you get
Pitt rood kind; they wear roally hotter than tho othor kind."
Granted. But tho llttlo girls I saw had tholr Bklnny logs clad In the kind
W hoslory, that lasts about four days. Put tho somo money Into a cotton or a
llslo and you get a grado that Is warranted to llvo a llfo ot averago length, at
cast.
But tho question of! tho oxtravaganco of permitting 12-year-old girls to wear
fcHle stockings to sohool did not so much Impress me as the oxecrablo tasto of tno
thing; It Is bo muoh less oxponslvo to dress In good tasto than In bad.
Furthermore, tho sleazy silk stockings on tho schoolgirls seemed to mo
(tymbollo of tho kind of rubbish that was probably In their minds. Tho mother
fo-bo doesn't censor her 12-ycar-old child's wearing apparel probably doesn't guard'
bet monto.1 ralmont. Indeed, I havo tho word of one of tho most experienced
BbrarJana In tho city; that what tho children of today read Is of no moro concern
to tholr mothoro than tho man In tho moon.
Little glrlo with their hair frizzed and drcssod high como In and lisp out
Dislr deslro for "lovo storlos" of tho Laura Jean Llbboy and Augusta Evuns
TlBon typo. What they really need is an old-fashlonod spanking. Or perhaps
Jt' tnelrinothora,. after all, -who ahoutd bo modo to "hold out their hands."
Sl'IilSS.
&.
" Letters to tho Editor or tho Womnn's Pago.
rr" AmtrttwiiB tommnnlcaltoM to MT-Iss, care ot thit Evening- Ledrer. Writ on one
r side ot tho paper only.
SVyiKa-'tiEDGElt-PKlLADteLPHlA, ffBJPAX MAY 1.2
- -i 1 ii r-i'T-n !-- ,''71 ''. .. iMiiiij-irai - , .... ., , 1t t 1.... .,., . - " "
1016.
SEEN IN THE SHOPS
Dear 3TX.tss 'Will yon pleas lv mo the
orreot pronunciation ot Qeralalno Farrar
name? Bomo lay It U Far-rar,
was finrran,
I thought It
iins.Mc
I in told bv n man -who knew the Farrar
family In Boaton that th opera stn-cr re
pudiates the pronunciation that accents nr
fume on tho last ayllable. She likes It plain
Farrar, accent on tho first ayllable, as her
father. Bid Farrar, beard It on tho baseball
diamond.
Dear ITLtss T7M you pleats publleh a
reclps for making cood tea? I never seem to
make It tho amo Tray twice, nnd It Is always
too strong-. HOUSEKEEPER.
Flrat of all. tho seoret. If It enn bo called
such, of successful ten making- Is to use a
rood brand of tea. Inferior grades are apt to
be artificially colored and when brewed taste
metalllo and bitter. ......
When you have decided on a favorite brand
you may make your tea In one ot two ways.
Tho first Is regarded by experts as producing
the better tea. the second 1m more expeditious
and quite satisfactory. It only several cups are
to bo made.
First wayi Allow a small teaspoonful of tea
for caoh cup to be mads. Put It In an earthen
warn teapot and suffuse with tho boiling water
Let it steep for three minutes off tho fire, of
course, for tea must never ho boiled. Then
pour the liquid Into nnother teapot nnd servo
tea diu or a ica
6uspi: (1 It In your
Kacnrwl wnvi Prnvlrtn
lnfuser and nil It with ten.
teapot or cup. In which there Is boiling water,
until the color denotes a desired strength.
A. B. II The name of the book on the his
tory of old-fashioned quilts and bow to mnke
them will be sent you upon receipt ot a stamped
Belt-addressed envelope.
mo the alue of
My CTandmother,
Dear M'Uss Kindly tell
orris root ns a tooth caste.
who had tho loveliest teeth nnd the whitest,
ueoa 11 auogeiner. ji. 31
Qrrls root at one time was In high faxor ns
a dentifrice. Dut theee aro tho days when
ascoptlsm reigns supreme, and orris root has
no aseptlo qualities There aro many excel
lent mouth washes and tooth powders on the
market, the names of whose manufacturers aro
guarantee enough ot their excellence Ask your
dentist to recommoud ono.
i :Mjzr.
' Mr i t i
I ll -! ..- h ."fi vvxswuJrS
1811 jVv K' .," lM i i V 1 VuyHraI3wl
' -jJ "i-iA
if HrSV
THE CHEERFUL Of RUE-
mil "
I KtjU- mUiciotM
W iriir0o-ti looKJ
It! rUkir aparW my
lei-iurc "tiro
riin story bookjS
n reo.'
eleht or ten fr ends to my home for some even
ing, an. would appreciate It, if you wpuM M;
iV ieil me how to word n. little note .which I
expect to send to my friends Invltln them
Do you think It would be better form to
rail them on the telephone and Ipvhe tnem.
since mis is sucn a smnn '"'"'TOlMf-VJjJU
Since you Intend an Informal party, writs
a llttlo note on this order! . ,i..t
, "bear it Wc arc asking a few friends
to spend next Thursday eienlng w Ith '"..''r
informally, nnd hone so much, that ou will bo
able to Join us. Very cordially yours.
It Is much better form to write a little In
formal note, such as the one quoted, than to
telephone. .
Puzzled
Dfnr.Detornfi J?un Will you kindly answer
the following auctions through your "Good
, I expect to attend a formil dance In a
distant city, where I am entlroly unacquainted,
tnough the young lady 1 am to escort Is; how
should her dance program be filled?
a. Are the multl-plcatcd silk shirts still
Grope r with evening dress suits? And would
Inek oxfords sero Initead of pumps7
!1 In warm June weather, what outer cov
ering should bo worn oier a dress suit in go
ing to nnd from a dance? . , . JACK
I as ou are not acqunintcu in mis ciiy
Skirtd Must "Fluff"
Frllltncss Is the kejnote .of "on
newest undcrgnrments May sales shoA
slips arid petticoats of white " "
manted wlt.i the sheerest of Valenciennes
Clun" UlX ami even the cobwebby Chan
II ly Ince may be seen on flounces. Tho be
rumed petticoat Is nflto In vogue, of
course It may be as MIR as pol -le. o
wired out In unexpected places, or It may
depend for this effect Upon a bustle at
the back 'ut It must bo frilly.
Agaia
sjsraN
Ste
.gree In a BsVsi.nt.3 il ?m .
.art of tho wMfc-'DL m
IE?8 "?'!V pnle, or ctrlfel
ii.;' sssr " " rttatto 6-ffi
-" ;UU nil llUb nviiiniiii ......-...
mi nnlr tt. .riil rdtinrtl ! fXtimltfl ID tlttVH
lh yountc Infly prosrnm filled If It la. a
private imnco you would not be expected to,
Jzr
COMPLETE BOUDOIR COSTUME
anyhow. If she knows many people In this
city whero tho dance Is to be, she will prob-
nhly bo asked to dance by those she knows.
Ynu could not be responsible for It.
. 1' A stiff shirt Is more correct lor., formal
dances. Hut tho pleated ones are still worn.
nnd are certainly more comfortable In warm
weather.
a. A lightweight summer overcoat Is tho
only garment I could recommend
UI.UOltAII HUSH
, H bkHsssBbIs Bm
JXInJLd
aksmg Powder
AbsolutelyPure
Healthful, reliable, economical.
Used in homes where food of
the highest quality is served
Marion Harland's Corner
"w;
Government Whitewash
ritilt you please Blve the formula
'or Government paint or Govern
ment whitewash? I am not Buro what the
namo Is. I have lost tho formula, but I
know ono Ingredient Is whitewash. Should
jr,ou know of any other formula for It I
would bo glad to know of It also.
"II. W."
I hope you saw the reclpo printed at
length two or thrco weeks ago In reply
to nnother querist. It Is too long to bo
Slven again so soon. If, however, you
cannot obtain It, let us know and wo will
try to nccommodato you. The recipe Is
for Government whitewash. I have none
for Government paint, 17111 somebody
contribute It?
Eggs In Water Glass
Tn renlv- aa to ecca DUt un In water
Class by An Old Time Housewife I should
like to say that una is me nrsi winter j.
havo tried It, but I found them satisfac
tory. I bought egg3 last July and put
them down In large crocks with tight fit
ting covers and put the crocks In ns cool
o. spot as I could in my uat. The eggs
are quite Arm, enough so that I could
separate tho yolks from the whites, Tho
mixture doss not smell. It Beems to form
a coating over the, eggs. By piercing n
email hole In each egg end they may bo
boiled, and we have found them good. I
have splendid success In baiting with
them, when whites and yolks are required,
and to me it has been such a saving that I
Shall try.it again this year. I have had a
great many helpful suggestions from tho
Comer, but this is the first time I have
come with my experience and opinion.
"HOUSEWIFD."
As a member in good and regular stand
ing' your excellent contribution having
enrolled you thus you are invited to use
the pass key to the Corner whenever the
spirit of good fellowship moves you to
talk with us. We are looking closely Into
the question you handle so ably and mean
to let both sides have their say. The
subject is of vital Importance in house
wifery. For immemorial ages good house
keepers have been devising means of keep'
lng the Indispensable egg freBh and eat
able. I well recollect seeing my mother
put eggs down In salt for winter use, also
In a mixture of brine and lime, and that
a neighbor varnished hers all over with
Ilka purpose. If water glass be what you
and the majority of those who write to us
of experiments with It attest It solves i
mighty problem in cookery.
Puro Vanilla Extract
ln reply to a recent query In the H. H.
C, I am sending an easy and practical
method of making pure vanilla extract
at home. Cut up two ounces of vanilla
pods (from drug store) and three cloves,
using shears for the work, and add a pint
of brandy or pure grain alcohol. In case
alcohol la used care must be taken that
it ia not the denatured product or wood
alcohol, as both are poisonous. Put his
in a quart fruit jar and let it distil In a
sunny window for two weeks. Then pour
oft carefully all the clear part of the
sediment, strain through cheesecloth and
put In a. little tightly corked bottle or
bottles, A word of caution, don't let the
Alt communication nddressed to Slarlon
narland should enclose n stamped, self
addressed envelope nnd n clipping of the
article In which ynu ore Interested I'er
sons wishing to aid In the rlnirltabls
""If of the U. II. c. should write. .Marlon
Ilarland. In ran nf tfila finna fA n.1-
drres of those tlier would llko to help.
direct with those parties.
communicate
HERE Is a charming boudoir outfit for the prospective bride, or any woman who
loves dainty things. The robe Is a scmlncgllgeo, being sultnblo for breakfast
wear ns well ns tho boudoir. Made of shelt-plnk Georgette crepe. It Is trimmed
at tho nook and sleeves with snowy stvansdoun, while French roses effectively Mulsh
the V-neck nnd catch up tho sides in draped effect A satin sash of tho same color
with a smart bow In tho back Is run through plcoted eyelets nnd tied in front In
streamers. Plcotlng am hemstitching nre used for finishing tho front and hem ns
well as tho slit Bides. It comes In pastel shades nt $10 75.
Tho petticoat, also sholl-plnk, Is of crepe de chine with a self-colored chiffon
border Silk net hemstitched bands are run with pink satin rlbbon.i finished In
front with bows and wreaths of French roses It comes in various colors at J8.9E.
For tho cap organdie Is used It has a net top and has Its ruffled edge trimmed
with Valenciennes loco and plcotlng. The moire band ending In looped streamers Is
trimmed nt olther sldo with French roses. It may bo ordored In nnv color. The
ptlco Is $5.75.
Tho mules, which complete the outfit, nre of taffeta trimmed with double lace
frills nnd flnlehcd with French wreatlis of roses similar to thoeo ndornlng the other
garments. Likewise, they may be ordered In various colors. Price, JE.9G.
Tho namo of tho shop where these articles may be purchased will bo supplied
by the Editor of the Woman's Page, EnHiNo Lsnocit, G08 Chestnut street. The
lequest must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and must
mention tho date on which tho article appeared
GOOD FORM
Suit Specials for
Quick Selling
Remarkable, values la new sprlnir and
summer suits, Bettor mako your selec
tions early.
Spetlat Suit at ..flS.OO
Halts of Taffetas and l"oilini..,$30.75
Herie bolt ., ... .JJ7.BO
He jular 160 Mult, cut to S2S.75
SiU Taffeta, Salt, cut to IJ7.50
Full llue of street iraftaa and
afternoon sown.
' &. Snfmri
Xadiet' Tailor sad Importer )
253 gjomfj 131-1).
ffansGom's
Canutes are made. QUr awn
kltctitin pure, clean and delicious,
Xmucy plwcoUtes and. Jllxture,.
25c & 35c lb.
t> MarWt St, A Braiwhes je.
druggist substitute tonka beans for
vanilla. jr. o q
A valuable contribution from a valued
contributor. She has replied so well to
tho inquiry resoectinir vanilla flni-nrtn.
that tho canny housemother will not fall
to clip out nnd preserve the formula.
Home Mado Soap
"Will you kindly print directions for
making soap out of vcgetablo oil? E. O."
This Is an old Virginia reclpo in use for
over a century In tho families of planters
who could not trade constantly at city
shops, and whoso wives, as notable man
agers, kept a watchful oyo upon drippings
and fatty bits left oer from the liberal
provision for big families, hosts of guests,
and the liberal occupants of kitchen and
"quarters." For "clean fat" substltutn
any vegetable oil you wish to use. The
process Is the oame. OUe oil that was
not quite fresh enough for table use went
Into the fat pot with nnlmal oils. Take
six pounds of washing soda nnd three
pounds of unslacked lime, over which pour
four gallons of boiling water. Let It
stand until perfectly clear, then drain oft.
Put In six pounds of clean fat or vegeta
ble oil. Boil until It begins to harden
about two hours stirring most of the
time. While boiling, thin with two gallons
of cold water, which you havo poured on
the alkaline mixture after draining off
the four gallons. This must also settle
clear before It Is drawn off. Add to It
when there Is danger of boiling over. Try
the thickness by cooling a little on a plate
Put In a hnndful of salt Just before tak
ing from the Are. Wet a tub to prevent
sticking; turn In tho soap and let It stand
until solid. Cut Into bars, put on board,
and let It dry. This will make about forty
pounds of nice soap.
Good form queries should lie ad
dressed to Deborah Hush, written on
ono stele of the vper and signed with
full name and address, though OiUfalj
ONLY will be published upon request.
This column toflt appear on ATon
day's, Wednesday's and Friday's Eve
ning Ledger.
Whllo on tho subject of children's man
ners, a correspondent has asked If I
would havo something to say on the be
havior of children nnd young girls when
introduced to older people. A very pretty
custom, which Is prealcnt at present, Is
that the child Introduced to an older per
son should mnke n llttlo curtsey when
taking tho older person's hand. It It is
offered, and tho curtsey, should bo mado
in any case But It should bo remembered
that this practice, whllo most charming
In a email child, becomes ridiculous in a
girl of 1G yenrs or moro. Only last week
I heard two ladles laughing over a girl of
1G years who had made the regular child's
bobbing curtsey on being Introduced to
them. As ono of the ladles was Just
about 20 herself, shedid not appreciate
the deference uliown to her age.
Another question which is often asked
about children's manners Is whether it
Is still In good form for a child to say
"Yes, sir, or "ma am. This Is considered
to belong to the courtesy duo from serv
ing maids; children who are well-bred
say "Yes, mother," or, If they do not
uso the person b name, the answer "yes"
or "no" should be made In a tone of polite
deference.
Country Walks
Bear Deborah .Rush In a letter written to
you last week signed "Prls." I read the ques
tion, "Is Ic permissible to take walks In
the country In the evenlne with a joung
man?" I saw that you answered. "It Is not
conventional nor according- to eood form."
Must that answer alwujs be kept to 7 Are there
neter occasions when a walk In the country
at eentlme Is to bo allowed? MAItJOKY.
It Is not conventional nor according to good
form, but you must remember. Marjory, that
circumstances alter cases, as 1 have often
and often reiterated In this column. "I'rls"
asked me It It was permissible with a younr
man meaning any one at all. 8he did not
designate him any further than that. To a
general question one ran only give a general
answer. Of course, there are exceptions, but
it would never do to gle a general rule about
these matters, except that ns a rule It Is not
to be done. Of course, a girl may walk with
a person she knows very well, who Is cure to
act as a gentleman. The trouble nbout this, as
about so many other things. Is simply the
looks Tho world Is an ugly place when It
comes to gossip and the making up of stories
nbout others out of whole cloth. It Is therefore
not advisable for young girls to tako the risk
of being talked about by doing Imprudent
things which aro perfectly innocent In them
seles. Another thing Is that a man who has
not much respect for girls might take ad
vantago of n lonely walk In tho country away
from other people, nnd make himself very un
pleasant by offering unwelcome and familiar
uttcntlons.
Tuxedos at Dance
Dear Deborah Rush "Will you please an
the following questions:
1, Is It permissible for n young man of 18
to wear a Tuxedo to a dance when accom
panied by a lady?
'2. How Is a dance program used correctly)
J.. II.
I. It Is usual for men to wear dress coats
to a dance, but In the case of a ounger man
n Tuxedo may be worn. Lately Tuxedos are
often worn Instead of dress coats at small af
fairs, especially In the late spring when the
weather Is warmer.
2 Dance programs aro rathor out of orua
for prlate affairs, but are always used at
college dances. When girls come from out of
town to attend theso college affairs It Is usual
for the man who hna Invited them to nil out
their programs with dances, which ho asks
his different men friends to take When a
program Is used at other dances than college
n ft a Irs It Is customary for a man to ask the
different girls he wants to dance with for a
dance and ta mark his name down on her
program for her whllo ho puts her name on his
program opposite the samo number.
Informal Invitations
Dear Delorah Rush I expect to lnlte about
Good to Know
A stnnll sent, such ns the motormnn on
tho cars uses, attached to tho kitchen sink
In such a way as to swing nut when
needed, nnd still be out of the way when
not In use. Is a grcnt help It saves many
n backacho und thereby a disposition.
U
Better Sugar Means
Better Cooking
Of course, the best of in
gredients will contribute to
better cooking. Why not
use the best sugar
GRANULATED
SUGAR
It is genuine cane sugar,
crystal pure, dry, oasy-run-ning.
Full weight, cleanli
ness and satisfaction assured,
by the 2 and 5 pound cartons,
and 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 pound
cotton bags.
There is a Franklin Sugar
for every need In cartoni
or cotton bags.
rJlillllh
T MAPCrRO5leA" I
m3S1 ftBmjabi1"'' III II
5".s VaCsSwrHTn I lllllllll
$'c TfififMjjjjJLu i
$ mm!
SI hss
m aES in'
J
1 No ABaam Mo Phosphate: I
Cool, Colored Pumps fori I
Light Slimmer D
i
ya
BONWIT TELLER. &GQ
Individual nfferie Shop
THIRTEENTH"SANSOM ST&
Special Values Saturday
FROM THE
May Sale of LINGERIE
AT MARKED PRICE REDUCTIONS
250 "Bontell" Chemises
OF PINK MULL, WHITE BATISTE AND NAINSOOK
Trimmed with Valenciennes laces, tucks; hemstitching
and ribbon
500 "Bontell" Nightgowns
OF BATISTE, NAINSOOK, PINK MULL
Trimmed with hemstitching, Valenciennes Jace and
ribbon ties.
Underbodices
OF STRIPED SATIN
Wide ecru forms the necklina sleeves and beading
for the ribbon.
Crepe de Chine or Satin Petticoats
IN LIGHT EVENING SHADES
Fine crepe de Chine and washable satin, deep lace
flounces, underlays of net or chiffon,
.95
.95
.95
2.95
in:
nViiTpyTrr1 iiw'jw.-
resses.
Styled in the Geu
ting way, these beauti
ful pumps are full of
distinction, with all the
Queen Quality glove
like flexibility and
coolness.
Through co-operation
with the factory,
it is possible to offer
these pumps, in scarce
leathers and shades at
Pearl and Neutral
Grey, Light & Dark
Ivory, white vamp
with tan quarters
Built; with light soles,
dainty heels and following
fashion's smartest dictates
in lino.
Light Ivory, high cut.
short skirt boots, the only
Dnes in town, $8.50; white
wash hid, $8. 50; white calf,
$8.00.
Silk Stacking in Leather Shades, $1.25 and $1.65
1230
Market
an. i w -fa'7-r v
Shoes and Vf irKUNouNceooYTiNo;
Stockings I.,, sf '
for tho The Jtorea of Famous Shoea I
family V
Every Foot Professionally Fitted
Three Geuting Brothers Supervising.
."? st Vfl
s jh&, tf a js-j" w
19' .
So. 11th
A quick
Servjca
Men's,
Shop
An Office for the Shopper
ORGANIZED m 1800, this company has always made a
particular effort to perfect its service to the individual,
and it Is prepared to relieve its clients of every detail connected
with the management of their financial affairs
FOR tho convenience of those who require banking facilities
in the shopping district, we maintain a fully equipped office
at 11 lfl Chestnut Street, with Safe Deposit Vaults, a well furnished
apartment for ladles, and accommodations for committee meetings
and business conferences
Intptction of the ojloe welcomed
Philadelphia Trust Company
fi Chestnut Street ; s 1413 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
oaMBnrtTimFWii nroimiminraMmmTTiiMimiM u
ipHlHIM f
jjlllllllilllllllll
Charming & Clever Conceptions
ror
Millinery-
tne oummer
Frocks Coats
"Reia" transparent Raincoats in all
colors. Rightfully called the aristocrat of
Btormcoats.
C
BLAYLOCK &
BLYNN, Inc.
!528
Chestnut St.
Fura Stored, Altered and Repaired,
ZjlM
3
kfflmmf;
Ask For and GET s
Get the Round Package
Used for Century.
5" Caution
avold Substltul
r'&A MAIUD MlOCCO.
..'
SnaiudmiocCO.
wr,wii,u.3,A.
i -t-
; HORLICKS
THE BRiGiNAL
MALTED MILKj
Mnrln from rlpnn. rich milk with th
tract of select malted grain, malted in o
own Malt Houses under aanitary conaiu?j
the weakest stomach of the invalid or the
Need no coohina nor addition of milk.
Nourishes and sustains more than tea, conMi il
Should bo kept at homo or when traveling. Afl
tritious food-drink may be prepared nB0S
A glassful hot before retiring Induces rtffJJ
eleep. Also In lunch tabic t form for business psM
Substitutes Cost YOU Samo Pr 1
Tako a Pa ofy ago Houm
Luxurious
Box Springs
You may have the finest rfrlfttfnrl. anrl mattresses, M
until you have installed our Box Springs, you have stilll
one greater degree of luxury to experience." The!
masterpieces of the bedding makers art are the crovw t
ng glory of the bed; the materialization of all the bet
that has been written and sung in praise of the delighUjj
of rest, and slumber. ,
We alone make them, and will fit any size bedstead,
Dougherty's Faultless
Hair Mattresses. Box Springs.
Bedding;
Brass Bed
1632 CHESTNpT STREET