30 Sua firfffittRQ mmmVBhjAbmi?m&:f j$bxd$. juste) i- . . . , n . , , - ,, , .,.,,. , .-. - i-i ' sr "; ; . ', 1MB. A -K -,k? . Mfc IB? OH PARRAKEfiT. WHICH . DO MEN PREFER? M'LISS ASKS f iT -- . .... r , . Im . iWomen Who Aff6et Brilliant Plumage, to Attract, '"''- ' Men May Be Laboring piider ,.. a Delusion EEN IN T?HE SHOPS m - i'- , TT W'AS a. brilliant afternoon nt tho J. Devon Horse Show brilliant with tho' (tort of brilliance that has for Its com jilumenis blazing sunshine, n greensward ef Mow gross, white fences and daz tins feminine costumes. Logically dicaldng, rit a gatherlHar which la held for the purpose of the adjudication of tho lriferlts of equlnes, the horses pholitd bo accorded flrat place, With tho feminine costumes na w mora sympathetic back ground; but what Chance haa the most spectacular fllly when a damsel In a ccrlso oweator, a huntor'a green skirt and a saffron hat vies with it for attention? Nowhere can one feel the pulse of fash Ion with such exactitude as at a horse eliow. At a fashion promenado one is sua ptclous of tho gowns displayed. For drnmatio effect thoy aro apt to bo outre. .But ono feels that thoso who alt In tho grand stand at a horse show, as well as' thoso who sweep over tho lawn to tho paddocks, wear on their backs tho clothea of tho moment, tho no plus ultra of atyl latlo achievement. Tlmo was when oven the most elegantly fcarbed woman was not considered a per son of Bartorlal tasto if she went In for clothes which woro described as "loud." 1 In thoso days a tiny pin-chock was con- , tldorcd loud. Tho maid who essayed Btrlpes and chocks and contrasts In colors rather than "matches" was exceedingly daring, indeed, and waa likely to got her eolf talked about. It was said of her that she Was "indiscreet" or "unconventional," and given tho proper, or Improper, tonal Inflections thoso words carried a dlro meaning, in very truth. Find now tho woman outside of a taunncry or hospital who doesn't dress loud.' Sulphurs, royal purple3, cardinal reds, Prussian blues, awning stripes, . bemusing geometric designs have been , rendered inconspicuous become domesti cated, as It wero by their general adop tion. Never have women permitted them I delves such a rampageous orgy in dress I as in this year of our Lord, 191C. Devon proved this, put list to what X am about to tell you. In that red, whlto, blue, pink, yellow and purple riot I dls- cdvered one little maid garbed with ' a simplicity that mado her stand out 'like! a wren In acago of parrakeets. The over whelming dowager who sat full-pahoplled In orange plush In tho box next to her, was completely submerged. She was merely "one of the rest." Tho girl In the Quakerish gray crcpo de china with her demure black "poke" was the loud person of tho show. I did not see her nt first. For why? Because of the men who crowded round her. Now since nothing is bo interesting as putting two and two together, I amused myself by wondering it it could be posslblo that the girl's costume had anything to do with her very obvious popularity. Do men llko a simplicity of feminine apparel? Women have often been charged with dressing to plcaso men. Havo thoy .been laboring under a fond' delusion? Havo thoy really bcon bedecking and be dizening themselves becauso of an insa tiable passion for riotous colors? Perhaps this accounts for tho success with womon of the Clarences and tho Claudes of tho universe thoso light weights of humanity whoso socks and tics always seem to bo lineal descendants of tho barber polo and whoso hatbands In timately nro related to peppermint sticks. It is tho malo bird, you know, who daunts tho brilliant plumage. When ho wishes to plcaso some wlnsomo lady bird, ho spreads his Iridescent feathers and struts. Tho femalo of tho species Is usually too taken up, with tho homo nest and her little "peeps" to bo bothered about a gorgeous raiment oven If sho could havo one. Can It bo that the demure maid in gray Know something that tho herd of us havo been too blind to realize? Or could It bo posslblo that tho avcrago manly man's refusal to bedeck himself as Solo mon or Beau Brummell, and thus satisfy our craving for colors, has forced us to them, and thus to deluda ourselves Into behoving that It was for their sweet sake, rather than .for our own, that we becamo Shebas7 It Is a thought to ponder on. M'LISS. .'1 Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page Address all commnnlcatlons to M'LI, rant of the Krenlnc Ledscr. Write on one sldo ot the paper onlx. ' Correspondents who wish the name , 0 tho practical book on the making of box furniture will kindly inclose stamped aclf-adressed envelopes in their re quest. Dear iriilss Pleaso slve me a Hut of news papers la Now York all of them and their circulations. MASTER 8THEET. This list is too long for publication. Consult tho newspaper directory at Ledger Central, Broad and Chestnut streets. Donr Jt'LIss Your words on the subject of spiritualism aro to the point. I, too. have been stune by these fakes nnd am always pleased to seo some ono take a swat at them. I remember on one occasion paying $2 to be told that I was going to Journey across the water. I do. you know, every day. I work In Camden, but how did the lady fortune-teller know this? I tell you It takes power and genius to pull off this kind or stuff. But what. I can't understand Is why tho pollco don t ret buav and Wftdfl Ih.m nuK Tf n man sold a cold brick which wasn't sold, he'd bo run In quick enough. IRRITATED. MARION. HARLAND'S CORNER AH communication addressed to Marlon narland should Inclose a stamped, .self addressed envelope and a cllpplni of the article In which yon are Interested, rersons rrthlnr to old In the charitable work of the It. II. O, jihoald write .Marlon llarlnnd. In rare of fhU paper, for aildressf or those iter would, like to help, nnd. bavins received them, communicate direct with those parties. v Gasoline for Moths Tpoit the fish-shaped moths, If they aro tiS silver moths, try gasoline. They were In a cupboard, where thoy seemed ta stay among some papers. I saturated tho papers and floor with gasoline, closed, the door, and left it closed till the odor from the gasoline was gone. I have not seen any elnce. Be careful when this fluid is used, for it Is Inflammable arid should not be UBed where there is a Are or artificial light of any kind. J. H." . Oxalic Acid for Stains "I have read- a number of times about bxalla acid. I have used It for a number bf years and have never Injured the finest fabrics. I always keep' a bottle of It at han't. There is no rule, for the water .! only take up so, much of the crystals. I fir.it wash the article, If soiled, but do not 4ry. Then have a tea kettle of boil ing water, wet the epot with the acid, and hold it Worq the steam. If Iron rust, the stain will vanish Instantly. Some stains require more than others. If slow, rinse and rub. and try again. Only, be aa quick as possible and rinse thoroughly. This Is for white goods and only for mineral stains. X enjoy reading the Corner. M. I. W.'' Helping Two More "Please let me have the address of Nancy D. I should like to send her some of the things she wants to get. Also the address of Mary C. It would surely be too i pad to allow her to etarva for mental food, . when there is such a. superfluity of reading ' matter going to waste. The monotony I must be relleyed, and I shall do my best to help the good work along. It must, be 1 a great comfort to you to know that the Corner la bo bountifully rewarded by the irrateful hearts of the many who have been i helped by your constituency. I received grateful thanks and acknowledgments frpm the woman to whom I sent that winter coat i through your beautiful work. "Mrs. M. Xj. H." The addresses went to you by malt Be- 4 for this you must bay? joined the grateful replels of two more correspondents to those r of which, you write. We thank you warmly i with full hearts for your sincere sympathy ' In your mission and appreciation of the rich reward It brings. In Return for Lessons "Has any one a banjo and instrument Srt.lMGk.te or she will trtvst In return for !- , pans on the mandolin or guitar? I wtl aba give free lessons and coaching for - dub and concert work, to one mandolin and ,.'ne guitar PUplU She must bring good reft rehcea, showing that lessons cannot be J aid for. I hope, t win 'not be long before itcelxe some reply through the Corner. h i "Mrs, p. If. P,"' S, "Sb ftddreaa of our generous member awU h calf of the etudent wha Would ir-jftt by It If than be a spare .instruction ' iooli of the lilnd she wishes ta obtain in t bands of any Cornerite, wo shall to de iifistifd to necutlito the exchange Indicated. Annnjed by the Noisf . ! liva- tya mttea. rom a, railroad etutlon, . -t when U h4 ts from tht direction ft" to atraiwt impossible ta sleep for tha O JJi yUU SUfHS. TfU naft's name hiiouta tint railroad to ui- irg te disturb tlie slMo as uwittsanda: la isj .flay when electrification to posithla lidL practicable! W tnilea one can hear Omt arehiTJir of tha locomotive whittles mk livery cro4nif la tlto country, when an mM MUftm WU maM awya Just aa well If not. better. In this city my neighbor may not keep chickens within 20 feet of my house presumably on the theory that lleas do not travel more than 20 feet from homo. I can use flea powder, if need he. but tho powder has not yet been Invented which will keep out of my ears the song of chanticleer nnd the equally annoying cackle, of tho hen over the newly laid egg. If my neighbor's dog offend ne, I have no re course unless I can get others to Join with mo In a complaint He may howl all night with impdnity under my window if no one else Is nenr enough to be annoyed. The law makes no provision for barking dogs or crowing roosters, and while It does not specifically say that my neighbor may throw stones at mo with Impunity, provided he .stands more than 20 feet distant. It is equally Idiotic In allowing him to hammer my eardrum from that distance, or In al lowing his birds and beasts to do so. "EMILY J." Cake With Marshmallow Filling "I am sending a recipe for the Cor ner which Is good and economical. It Is for McKlnley cake with marshmallow filling: Beat yolks of four eggs; add two cups of sugar and beat; add one cup of sweet, hot milk. Sift two cups of flour with two teaspoons of baking powder; beat Into tho "sugar, yolks, etc. Then add the beaten white and a teaspoon of vanilla. Bake In an oblong or square pan, cut In half, and put together with marshmallow filling: 'Whites of two eggs, beaten stiff. "Wet two cups of cane sugar and boil un til it spins a thread, when dropped from the spoon. Do not stir. Lay 20 marsh mnilLwa on a large dish. Squeeze the Juice of one lemon over these and sprinkle, a pinch of cream of tartar held between the tips of the thumb and forefinger over this. Pour beaten whites upon marshmal low, then boiled sugar over all, and beat until It ia stiff. Spread between the layers and upon the top and" sides of the cake. "IT. P. B." The name of the. novel and tempting recipe should win for It a way to our confi dence. It was borne by one of Ood's noble men who can never lose his place In the hearts of hla countrymen. If the cake be worthy of the title we shall be more than content. You have done your work welt and we aro thankful. Helpful Hint The wooden chopping bowl often splits, causing much dl?raay, to the housekeeper and the expense of getting a new one. This can be obviated by a very small "ounce of precaution." When the bowl la new, before you use tt at all, stand it In a pan ot boiling water for a few minutes to open the pores of tha wood. Now rub olive oil oyer t, part of which will be absorbed by the wood. It keeps the wood from splitting. Wooden kitchen utensils may be treated in the same way, I! You Lov- Mwpm Xm SimUt K-mw Ftowar Sfeoi ----- tnjsWujiuJWnisjii WMfmmmmwM&Sti 'J m Shadyoijt MORNING1 GROCERS Jm HAVE IT jfllJ-zrz spy a mmi'm KJUND iL E5S TODAY lp HfigW isHHwHRsHHRbSBh sHsKXiTijrH sssB if Paekad ut mmiiSl'iiy-"'" B hWX. WMB A SON SMOCK ON ORIENTAL LINES THIS summer we again have tho smock which serves In many capacities, ns beforo, for sports, the studio and the gnrden. This one, unusual though typical In Its modlshncsa, shows a deckled Influcnco of the Orient It Is made of ecru linen and banded and bordered by tho same, Bhowlng a Chlneso print effect Tho figured linen Is finished on both sides by cording. Price $10. Tho garden lint Is of leghorn with hand-painted butterflies Its only trimmings. Yellow nnd blue nro tho predominating colors with touches of red. green and brbwn. Price $6. At varying prices there are a number of hand-palntcd hats featuring different designs and colorings shown by this shop. Tho name of tho shop where these articles may be purchased will be supplied by tho Editor of tho Woman's Page, Evening Ledqeo, C08 .Chestnut street. The request must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and must mention the dato on which tho article nppcarcd. SOME VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS FOR WELFARE OF BABY , By WILLIAM A, THE best physicians In .tho world, bar none, are tho Germans. They tell us that babies do better on much less milk than has been considered necessary. For Instance. Doctor Freer, In tho Mcdlzlnlscho Kllnlk (Berlin), February 20, 1910, speak ing of the good effect of the high cost of food in dermany haa had upon German babies, states that 600 grams (about 20 ounces) of milk Is all the one-year-old bot tle baby of normal weight (20 pounds) oughtito have. Other things should, take tho place of milk In tho diet, and Freer has many of Germany's most competent specialists with him. He begins adding BUgar to tho baby's milk at one month, gradually increasing the amount up to an ounce a day at the seventh month, at which tlmo the baby Is receiving only 360 to BOO grams (12 ounces to one pint) of milk In 24 hours. He also gives the baby starchy foods from tho end of tho flrst month, from a tablespoonful to two tablespoonfuls of rice or oatmeal, gruels being allowed per day at tho ago of two or threo months. He gives beef or mutton broth, from one to Ave tablespoonfuls,. beginning at the sixth month; also fresh vegetables well cooked and very finely mashed, a few ta blespoonfuls every day or two after the sixth month. Of course, all these foods should be given In small quantities at flrst and very gradually Increased to the full BRADY, M. D. Doctor Dradr will answer all aimed letters pertalnlnc to Health. If joor qaestlon U ot leneral Interest. It will be answered thronzh these rolunini If not. It will be answered fiersonallr if stamped, addressed envelope Is nrlosed. Doctor Ilradr will not prescribe for Individual cnara . or make dlainoses. Ad dress Dr. .William liradr, cars of tho Evening- Ledfer. quantities mentioned. Fruit juices (prune, orange, peach, pineapple) may be given from the fourth month onward and crushed fruits from the seventh month onward. The flrst thing a mother should do when a baby develops Intestinal trouble In warm weather Is to stop foedlng milk, and sub. stltute, say, barley water sweetened with a little milk sugar or plain sugar. To make barley water, boll a tablespoonful of barley In a quart of water, slowly, for at least an hour, adding water now and then to make up for evaporation. Strain through a piece of clean muslin and Bweeten each bottle of It with about a tablespoonful ot sugar of mlk, or for older babies, cane sugar. The second thing to do Is, give a tablespoonful of castor oil. It Is readily taken by bnbles under a year old. The third thing to do Is, kee'p th baby cool. He should be bathed several times a day in tepid water. He should have, much cool water to drink. He should be kept In the coolest spot In the premises. I "CHARMIAN" 1 H Champagne. Tan and Gray Kid m til Covered heel to, match. IH fjl , This most attractive and striking pump is one of In j our newest models. Hand sewed, specially gotten up IH H for street use. A real beauty, comfortable and durable. At $4, $5 and $6 our assortment of exclusive nj styles and leathers is unequalled, and so are the j H Niederman jl Pil I?H 930 Chetliwt SP2rL $Mf "Faultless" Bedding THere may; be people who teally believe that one e kind of bed clirigw just as good as another for summer, but 4 tfiey ate not tobe found among the hosts whose experience has jJfQYMi beyond question that .Faultless bedding rotis .hot nijshtu of half their terrors, promotes healthy slumber, and fr jhe most delightful and economical yet produced, Why deny yourelf and family this comfort? ' Dougherty's Faultless Bedding flair JVfettfrMfgfc Box Springs, 'brass Beds. laf CHEpmiT 3TWEr ijr "jFESr " illffeiji jjjijgidE J I T ' ' 4 ' ''"''v'i,' fijM utrmmiks. ..... , vfcjfc . . . JjM mwgk.- 1 ; ' iKYSSLlWiA V,V '''W . J 'IwS Wax a vXA ta n I'M, Mf MJ 1 tt mm. ViV 4Ks xr WAR HAS 'CHANGKD WOMAN'S WAYS, BUT HER'COQUKTEY STILL LIVEfa That Is Why Berlin Police Have Orders to Arrest ; Ladles Too' Luxuriously Arrayed-MenFro tout. How ', Like to See uamseis in iuvu wvuvU rwhSPh?X ever, HAVA you read that -In Berlin the police have orders to hale to court women who venture on tha streets too luxuriously arrayed? My sympathy goes out to these poor victims of tho Kaiser's ambition, riibr especially to the girls lined for excessive usrf ot rice powder, Tatk about war hor rors) I nm sure If we thought that war might condemn us to walk about witn shiny noses,- we should all turn pacifists with amazing speed. ,, In tho same paper I read that a gallant New York Magistrate suspended sentence for speeding upon a young woman automo billet because of her prettlness. This seemed, on comparison, like another caso of what kills the Dutch cures the Irish. SeVlously, however, ono cannot blame the Qermnns for losing patience with tho modes of tho present In the first place, they were created In Paris. In the second place, where Is their logic? Uefore the war woman, lovely woman, woro the tight skirt. Sho woro no petticoat nnd used as little material as possible for her dress. Indus try, dependent upon 'Woman s caprice, suf fered. The manufacturers of cloth and of white goods wished for tho return of ample garments, aa did tho lacemokers, who were working half time. Immense Industries aro VE33H d.neltBOn the" VornV "of her skirt depends the fortune bf many. Then the War broke out It B whtels ot alt tho factories going. There is no longer enough cloth, leather '?" E&rop! to equip the troops. The armies have used up tho various ""on,",,I5f1fj Tho price of everything la taking norial trips. , , Now woman widens her sWr for cloth Is rare. There Is llttlo thread obtainable, so sno wehrs lace. Linen, used tor .wings of neroolancs, Is ns expenslvojns silk, so It has become fashionable. During tho time of abundant leather she wore : ow "hoes. Now that leather Is rare, she wears them half way ,to her lmees. Let us be Just to the woman of Europe. Sho has shown the same' heroism and readiness to serve as man. Sho haa risen to the occasion most admirably and has developed her powers In every direction. Tho only thing that remains unchanged Is her coquetry. Catastrophes can change feelings, but they havo no Influence on clothes. Pretty finery continued to be purchased, oven though wltn a reeling oi more or less guilt Fragrance ki In early spring, one day, t v About n garden's ample bouWL And soon beyond the iruttur, iS A few discarded plants I touniT Now, why should these, t houl,f-1 And Ihen ft sheltered bdoI t ...S And planted all In softened rnoitS Tho morrow came, and from th&t'i My steps to distant scene .. And months had passed ere I ri,i,!3 Tn where tha enrlv imH.- -..JY'! . -r.... H It was a sultry summer ev8 An'd ntt oppressive, heated air Seemed to weigh down my mlna. . Was troubled much with anxfovi' But soon a stephyr breeze arosn m JWi win vim . ucituious oalm 'IS tuivih j o. ...j o...v nuiiiiy stoie. -c "'"n an But where tlio frhgrance? For -H I traced the source, and soon t.7:J Tho plants'whlch onco desertdd (SI The loved, familiar 'heliotrope i , M Geranium, too, with leaf so swetfl And each, in fancy's vision. nm3. With tender grace myself to gr'eiti So from an unremembered act A tragrnnt recompense mayrfiii When from BOmo heart a m-nii.!v i !. M...AH ..A-ffA.l 4H .v.- . .ulUh 111 1'iujti .a nu...vu .u ma SKI(S,Mh1 -Brl ot AoJHI - iflBI GOOD ,FORM Good form queries should be ad dressed to Deborah Iiush, uiHIten on one side of the paper und signed with full name and address, though initials ONLY will be published upon request. This column will appear in Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's Evening ledger. ' Just as tho future bride usually entertains her bridesmaids at luncheon beforo the wedding, so It Is customary for tho bride groom to give a dinner to his best man and ushers: nnd this Is Invariably a stag affair. Ono of tho oldest customs at tho ushers' dinner Is to drink tho heatth of tho brldo standing, nnd to break the glass afterward (that It may not bo used again for a less-worthy purpose). Tho bridegroom usually prtents hl3 ushers with tho gifts ho has provided for them, generally the ties thoy are to wear at tho wedding, which nro accompanied by a scarfpln, shirt studs, cuff, links or Borne such article Of course, tho brldo's lunch eon and tho bridegroom's dinner aro by no means necessary adjuncts to a wedding, neither is It necessary for' them to give theso Individual presents, so If expenses are to bo cut down theso extra affairs may bo omitted. Introductions Dear Deborah Rush Please tell me If there Is a better form to use when Introduced to a person, than to sar you are, clad to have met them: or Is this form all right! Honr can I overcome Belt -consciousness ? UNKNOWN. I do not know of a better expression than to Bay In n sincere tono, "I am so glad to havo met you." A set phraso such as "Pleased to meet you" is very ordinary and never to be used. As to overcoming self-consciousness I am afraid you aro tho only ono who can euro, yourself. As about the only cure I know of Is to forget oneself and think of others, and for ono who suffers from self-consciousness this Is very difficult Strong will power Is tho one and only cure. Bride Gets Wedding Presents Drar Deborah Rush A man I know Is going; to be married and 1 want to send him a present. A. says 1 should send It to the bride, and n. that I can send It to the man. as I do not know the bride. Will you kindly settlo the mat ter for met CHARLEY.. A Is correct It would bo very bad form to send tho present to the man ; It should bo nddrcssed to the bride. It la an Under stood thing that tho presents nro meant for both, but tho brldo Is always tho proper ono to whom thoy should be addressed, whether Bho Is known personally to you or not It is, of course,, all right to Bend a per sonal present to tho bridegroom, but tho wedding present should bo' sent to tho bride. Wedding Attendants j Dear Deborah Rush Ta It not' true that the bridesmaids at a wedding should all be unmar ried, and the ushers also 7 JOB. According to old customs and the usual Idea about wedding attendants, thoy should bo unmarried, but of. late this rulo has hot been adhered to at nil and most of tho wed ding parties Include both married men nnd women. Evcntnjr Dress in Mourning Dear Deborah Rush Should a man wear a' black vest nnd tie with evening dress when he is in mourning? J. K. D. No", whether In mourning or not a white tie and "vest aro always worn with a dress suit A black tlo and vest aro only worn with dinner coats. DEBORAH RUSH. MS$t3p ilia wainut street a Floor) Special for Saturday, ) $ n C S SIlW'HIuil.OOM f ' 7 V 1 SKIRTS ( L All Colors and Sizes mi.- i- it only shop in town cLJ where you can NONE llOWEl vps b.uy the newest (hioh&J uiuri-b ui uue-uuii. tha usual retail price. Direct from maker to wearer you positively save two profits. $5 to ?8 values, all seasonable materials: all sizes'. Come and see. ' ' '' issmmmttmmtaitmimmKimmmmS' White Sea Island Duck, Ivory Soles Louis Heels $3.00 The "Siriloifll One of the trimmest! little white pumps dainttl woman could desire frirf her spring wardrobe. ThS "Sailor" possesses jus'ti that touch of ndvancetij style that has made thkl shop the. style centre oM Philadelphia. m Made of beBt qualityf sea isianci auclt, witH crimped vamp and covered! hucklt! you won't find itl elsewhere, less than 55.001 here at our upstalrsl S3?.f $3.00 Snealc to your-men friends about our new Men's flhoa at N. W. Cor., of Market M Hioiyal Bof Sffi I208 Chestnut St S$83SS3 M! FLOOR MVE5L$8 nz -.- BONWITTELLER. &XO. CHESTNUT. flATjiS "STREET Will Close Out Tomorrow (Saturday) One Hundred1, and Fifty Misses' Suits Formerly up to 35.00 10.00 A collection of-suits in very smart styles assembled from , , the regular stock, in serge, gabardine,; checks, , poplin. Sizes 1 4 to 1 8.N yiU Close Out Tomorrow (Saturday) 165 Misses' Coats ' , i. ... ii at V2 Price Misses' Class Day and Graduation Dresses 18.50 to 75.00 Exclusive and unusual models for girls of 1 3 to 18, in plain and embroidered nets, chif- fon, lace, organdie and taffeta. ' ' ' . r . '.I ' ''"131 ' ''a I .1 .1 ,'t ' i Frocks I Misses' Daytime and Aft ernoon of Taffeta Serge. ' Georgette Crepe, Linen, Chiffon Nets, Crepe de Chine in Season's , Favored Colorings. 15.00 19.50 and 25.00 Reduced from 29,50 to 59,50 wiLl close out ? ' Remaining Stock of - v 4 Girls' School atid Outing DreVses .n sr Regardless of Cost WIllll g!MmsJB4Pa.HLI . ,44,yi. :r r t. -sjjjmstx v L '.' '. LL11Z