-'ifrwsi'jw' wy f V xcni: iw ENING U3DGJER PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917 G USEFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR WOMEN IN THE HOME "'"OWW UFlJRS ' MILLINERY "WHAT CAN I DO?" THE WAIL OF MOST GIRLS OF TODAY Few Content to "Sit by the Fire and Spin" Inter esting Sidelights on the Woman in Business Given by Young Wall Street "Financiere" T AM a senior In a pilvato school nml expect to Riniiu.ito In June Con equently, I am treciiiently asked ulint t urn to do nttor RrnUuatlon. Thnl Is It. "What am I going to do? "I vsnnt to earn some money It 1 lo. Ibly can, nlthouRh it Ii not nt all nee ssary that I should work. Mil I would llko to feel that I was ilolns BimietliliiR at least toward supporting mjsclf. I halo that feellns of letting dad do every thing when I am perfectly capable, I feel nine, of doing something "So I nm writing to joii for some sug gestlons. I have made a Mlrlv thorough rtudy of English, and upon completion cf my course will havo had llo yearn of French, four cars of Herman and two cars of ijpinlsh, In addition to the other regular school studies. 1 havo also been teaming typewriting, hut tit I nm taking this up mself 1 don't think I could be come a tegular stenograplur, although I am learning fast. I oxpect to study short hand this summei. I can hake cakes too, though what sort of u position Is opm to a mcro cake baker? That Is thu extent of my abilities. "I nm seventeen, and not a lilt old or dignified looking. Oh, dcai, after all, what can I tin? "Do you suppose I could nil any sort of a secretarial position? What aro tho requirements for such a position tho ono I come neatest to being able to till? "I know theso aro a lot of questions to ask you, but won't you plenso give me an answer?' THIS lltllo gill's Iclter is only ono of tho many which como to mo, straws which servo to show in which ilitcctlon tho modern maid wants the wind to blow. Fifty j ears ago a oung girl with similar Ideas would lnive been considered decided! queer, whetcis In this da and ago tho girl who cates for nothing but tho existence of a buttcrlly Is, to mix metaphors, a rara avis Naturally, thoro tomes up tho question of whether or not u girl of fultly well to-do parents, as Is this one, is right In taking a salary which may havo gone to another girl less fortunately placed In life. I have never been able to qulto mnko up my mind on this score although tho same argument might bo uted in thu citho of sons of wealthy fatheis Hut would this ever occur to any ono-' And In theso das, when womon nm sttlving to become eco nomically Independent, does It apply to daughters? Many wealthy ghls put tho salaries thoy so ram to good use Docs not tho thing even Itself up In the general schemo of things? But to return to the letter of this little seventeen- car-old Just what can she do' THE CHEERFUL CHERUB Etwck new yers like ix. Ckristrrv&.s SlPt It fc.lwt.y.5 items to me.. A bunck of nice, surprise-Puled dtay-s Just Winded to us Free T a flrMA jt rfr.i r' And how enn slip find thnt foi uliiih who Is best stilted? IN A.N endeavor to solve this vci pioh tent but pans havo hern rotined In many of our larger cities In tho last fow cais which secure congenial woik foi Just such ghls Tho first ono, I believe. was started in New Vol l Then several jenrs ago tho Bureau of Occupations tor Trained Women, with Miss Theodora llutcher as manager, tine Into existence In this city. In connection with this woik a scries of Interesting talks Is being given through tho winter at various clubs At tho Mist of theso which was hold jestut day afternoon nt lite New Century Club, ensllj tho foremost llguro was Miss Hllzn lieth Ullsworth Cook, who told of the op portunities afforded women in the world of finance Miss Cook Is nn ntttactlve little poison, looking ns though she might still bo In college, although sho admits to having graduated eight ears ago She falily exudes elllclcnov. In her crisp way she give several verj sound pieces of ndvlco Ono of tho most astonishing of thee wim it solemn want ing not to tuko up stonogiaphv. "Man girls," she ikiliicil "study It because they consldei II tin cnteilng wedgo In tho business woild. So It Is, but It wedges a gill at the entrance for keeps With fow ovceptlons it Is once a stenographer always n stenogmphei. "And another thing woith lemeuibuilng Is that education often proves n dinwback, because of lack of practical expmloncu with this stoto of knowledge 'Given a generous ninottnt of tact, coupled vlth nmbitlon, this country is rich in oppottunltlcs for tho gill with a fair share of giav matter. lint If she would attain nnv miiisine of success sho must eliminate sex weakness" THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE Letters niuf riirsfiAN submittal to tl.ti ilepcirtmeiit must be written on oils ado o the paper and signed with the iinnit nf the wriler Hpeeial queries like thoie giien below are initial It is undrrntooil that the editor dnet not nect martly indorse the sentiment expressed All eommunhations for this department should be addressed as follows Till: WOMAN'S i:fllNtirc, Kiculitfl Ledger, Philadelphia. Pa The ulnnrr of today's liriia U Miss I.lhM S. NrlT. of 9131 North Tnt iily.mind street, nhor irttt-r iippFitreit In yestrrtluy' puncr. TODAY'S IXQUIKIES 1. llor ran inttcuriiiil or spnchettl he pr mtcd from ntlckln la tlw Ixillom of tho dlh when rooklnc? I. Ilow run n small Qimnlltx of rrrum be. miule Into butter Mltlioiit trouble? S, When Ironlnn blouses with button thr button urn frequently broken b Iho heavy Iron. How run this he presented? 1. Whose pluce In It to select the mhers lit a ueditlnc? 2. Hhouhl tho iiteliers ho only single- men? 1 loo tho beet man follow or prrcrdo tho bridesroom ut ivoitdlns? ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S INQUIRIES 1, Ornarul ilntrr iinnl In plnro of mustard for a planter l said lo bo Just a ef Ilea, loin anil will not blister tho skin. !. Ilolllnr rhubarb Julto will runore tho worit rut taln from fabrlr. S. Uio a ptoco of flno andpalor to rrapo rako or broad that ! brownod too miirbt It tan bo done more inoothbr Ib.in br the uio f a knife. New Recipe for Cottage Cheese To le Editor el H'umait'j Page Doar Slidarn Thla l the way I mak the moil d.ll.-lou. rreamr lOtlano rh'ia. without th. jua tomary acBlilne of the milk whkh haa a Ian Sr lo'ffin h- "' !" ,'".', 0.r ,,hre quarto of aweet milk cream and all. Into n Earthen Jar anrt let It .land for tiire. la.. when It tl have turntd aour Now put It Into a cheertoth bae and han up to drain oer night with a veaajl underneath m. '; the whe) In the morninic aauee? , aa dry u roaalble then turn out Into a bo I and aeaaon with aalt and a very little raprlka or white repper. mlitn In enouah rich .ream either Jieit or ...ur to make It of the rtttht con ltenc hre on a heart leaf of Itttui. wllh .mill conea cut from currant or tranberry Jelly. Tineapple Meringue Cocoanut TuddinR To the Sdtlor of Womaa'a Pagf Pear Madam Orate a pineapple, add two well beaten olka of eaga two tauleapoone or rVraaurcb, cook In a double boiler until thick. Ilake pie criit. pour the flllrna In then cover with inertnsu made of tho whites of two eea beaten to 1 atirf froth, with two labltapoon. powdered augar Return to the oven ana 1 uwn llintly Cannt pmeapplo may be uael Cocoanut I'uddfn cfrate one cocoanut aoak ena.balf cup bread crumbi la one-half pint milk, for an houri let them drain, then add the milk, "ream one half cup augar and one tableapoon cutter together, add two well-beaten egg;, mix d ah with butter, put In the mixture, att the dlah In a pan of hot water and bke In a mod rate oven, titra I SI. W. Valuable HinU on Cookery T the editor of Womon' Pagf Pear Madam Here are a few auggeatlona which 1 hope will help some one If you are ahort of hot water bottlea. don't forget that hot bricks wrapped In flannel, make a very good substitute If freshly grated horseradish Is added to the sickle Jar the pickles will keep crisp Indefinitely, also Imparting to them a delicious tssle. You can warm over meat much more quickly If you wrap It In greased paper. The steam wlU prevent the meat from becoming bard and To prevent plee from running orer Instead ef merely sprinkling flour over the fruit, mix flour, and sugar together .first then add to the Pie and eyen the moat Juty specie, will remain within bounds. ty&&. 'j. Baking Powder Recipe ro th Editor of WomaV Page: Dear Vadam Some time ago some one asked for a recipe for making: baking- powder. I In 'close ene which I have used for many years and know to ba good One pound cream of tartar one-half pound baking soda, one-half pVuad cornstarch. Blft ten timet to mix tbor JSihly I'se level teaspoon la measuring Russian Tea r, tim n Altar at Woman' Page: fiussiaa ,r Hus- ar, Ut it get soM. tnsn strain on inio a piicuer ewe to or tSrea Heeled lemoas Into each Quart The JLtea !SalT b tbto- , Put sugar aad las teto 7 ?T;rS:rTr- Jli. ..nriitcav euit aasvaj tar as .ei.iie 1. A email rork run bo knit In the nnrklmg. Into uhlrh tile points of embroidery hrl'.ors run be stuck when not In ueo, 2. t'oiuinon Imklng Midi, dU.olnsl In Juke Hnrm water will rrlleio tlrod and aching fret, fp.om suits uro ul.ii good, 3. The only otprntoo of the rhurrli wnlillnc the bridegroom attuinc are the rlrrgmun's foi mtd buuiinoH for the lirldn uml brr at- tendunts. Too Ardent Lover To the Editor of Wo ?ian s Page Dear Madam I am tuUIng the liberty of ask tng oil a (lUtifrtlon bout uno yeur ago I met a luuni; felluw about twenty one yeare of ace, tfler it little that we discovered we hail been Ilaymntee In ihlldhood and on the strength of thla we became fjst friends "With mv termla slon ho called al mi home to see me .My parents tonviidered hlnr a eultuble Companion for me We lMgan going nut to nulte a few plai.es to gel her 'I hen one night, to my surprise he tried lo take the prttftPKi-a of un auepted lover. I resented hi fumlllurlu very much and told him o. He then hewed my pardon but 1 was very angry and would not listen Now he hue told my mother and aeteral of my Intimate friends that be tares tnnro for me than be could ever caie for any xlrl 1 have received manv mes sexes from him, hut I Ignore them 1)11 I do right or wrong? Thanking you or any of jcur readers for any eivlcA they ran site ONH Willi JH IN I.OVE You were certainly tight In resenting the oung man's familiarity If he reallj loves you he should ropnso marrlngo to you, and If, as you sa ou love him. I can gee no reason why you should .not become engaged to him. Weur at Flag Christcninjr To the hditor of iroman'a Page' Rear Madam Please tell me whst I should wear when attending the christening of an Italian soileiy itatr what kind of dress and what to wear on the hair. s f 8. Probably a simple white frock and a white or black hal would be appropriate Old Enough for Chaperon To the hditor of ICowian's Page Dear Madam I am thirty yeara old and have been asked by some girls of eighteen to accom pany them to the seashore Do you think that, aa I am single I am old enough to act aa chaperon, or do ou think we should have a married woman with us I I should be glad to go. of course FLORENCE In former days parents always Insisted that a iparrled woman should chaperon their daughters, but recently It has come to be considered perfectly correct to allow them to go with any older person Some times women younger than you find your self to be have acted in this cnpiolty. Correct Name on Cards To th Editor of IVomaa't Page, Dear Madam I have been recently divorced and with your advice aa to the proper name to use on ray vlsltlna card. Should I use my first name or that of my former husband? AN.V6TASIA. If you have divorced your husband It Is not customary to retain his first name, neither Is it considered good form for a woman to use her Christian name on a visiting- card The correct thing is to usa the Initial of your Christian name your maiden tur iua and tbsn. the last mme of your buabawjU-as, for Instance. Mrs. A. Ciioteck KJMewertby. MY MARRIED LIFE Hy ADKLE GARRISON "W AtlUAIlin '" Tnck" It was Bfler all n simple thing this meeting wllh mv coiinln-brolher that f had so itreRtled Save for the fuel that he took both mv hnnds In his, nny observer of our meeting would htve thought that It vt.ts but a casual one, Instead of being n reunion after n separation of a year 1 had seen him ns suon ns t turned the corner of Tlilrtv-elglith Wrcet and Hlttlt avenue Ho Blond In front of the 'ladles' entrance" of tho Troxlnglmm, looking ennerlv up and dnvrtt Ho was smoking one of the Inevitable long black clxars which I aluavs nssocl.ito with .lack As soon as he saw me lie threw It Into Iho street I felt nn InilcflnnMn little thrill clutch mv heart ns he did it In the biotherty and "istcrly relation mill which .Iik l and I had grown up his ilgar was n mutter of course Instend of courtev Ills t limning It away seemed III some subtle wnv forelir lo have destroyed tho old relationship ' .Shall wo go dlrectlv to Itronuln s'" he nsked as ho fell Into step bislde me "It Is so eurlv vvo shnll be nble to get our old table mid have n good talk while wo eat" "I should llko thnt," 1 ild Mv Voice sounded tinsteadv This meeting had upset me vtningil.v I seemed lo hivo stepped back jears In in) life Mv marriage lo IjIi liv, mv llfp nlth him mv lovo for him sermed In boiup curious vvov to belong lo some fftliei vvnmnii I was again Mar garet MpaiueT, going with mv best friend lo tho restnurnnt vvhero we had so often dined together And vet In some win I felt that (hlngs weio not llm sunin as thev used to be .lack uun the same Mndl) lunlher t hid alwn)s known and vet there sieined In his mitiiucr it tlngi of something different, I did not know nh.ii I onlv knew that I felt very ncrvnirt nml unstrung "Are vim sure oti foil perfectly well Margaret' .lack nsked solicitously as wo turned the turner from vvhkli we miild plalnlv sen tho enframe lo Uiniiulns, with lis window boxes nf evergrcptis bidding tie fljlico In tho cold outside ' Vcs Indeed! win?" I lifted mv ejes to his fur tho Hist time slnco i had llrst grnrled him. The took In his m.tdo me drop mine, again tmldilv Why. I could not eplaln t vt n to mvself , "V on look pile somehow nnd vnur ecy nre strained as If jou vveic wortyltig over sumcthlng Arc the pupils more trouble some than usual this yt.ir""' 'Tho pupils" 1 slid Innulilnglv Then, hastily as I remembered thnt link sup posed mo still In bo unmarried nnd teach ing 'No thev me no worse than usual I nut pcrftctlv nil right really, luck Tell mo about vourself mid oui trip I nm djlng to Itfitr vnur adventures ' The words wem Idle foolish hut I i mild not stop to weigh them All my faculties wero centered on the problem how best to tell Jack that I vvnn married ' lMenly of time far mj adventures" .lack returned "I'm going to hear all nliotit vou Ills Hero wh nic I'Iilo look n.itui.il ' "Ves, (locsii t If I haven t wen II since 1 dined heio laat with vuii Iteallv'' II,. t.mghi mv hniid In his ns wo wont through tho doors Th.it wus might v good of miu ' I had told him the truth Ilrnquln s had alwnvs appetletl to Jack and lo mo ca"'e II was timet offered excellent cuisine nml service nnd had never suciumbrd to the cvbtret dtneo rrnie uhlrh had taken pos session of most of tho New vnrk restau rants Its only music was that furnished by a reslly good orchestra of nU pieces Tho musicians evidently hi Id the unusual view that their function was to prpvlile n plensnhl inidrrlono lo the tabic conversa tion, not lo drown II , ,, Hut Ulekv liked the metier places I In had never taken mo lo Utorniln's, Indeed, I never had beard him mention tho place 'Iho bend waller mine toward us Jack Indicated a corner table which vvo had ! was taken when wo could get It it Ilro nulli's I liked tho pndded wnll seats which llronulns provided for thosn tnblcs at the sides and toi tiers of Iho Mg room this particular tnhle had tho bcM position In the room From It one could see every thing that went on while being at the same time out of the main rush There could have been no more Ideal place for n quiet chat It was so early that onlv a few belated breakfnslcrs were In the big hnll Later I know nil the tables would be crowded for tlronuln'fl mnde n specialty of Sunday midday din ners Isck foi entailed tho mini who enme burning up to help mo off wllh mv coat I knew that he remembered T disliked hav ing a waller help me As he removed the coat he looked ifulrilrally at me Hi Iinnl mn'nmlng must he profitable this venr ' ho remarked 'Tills outfit looks like resdv tnotiev " I flushed in embarrassed fashion I wn net vet rendv to tell him that mv gown and tool vveie part of my Iroussenil 1 lo had known of m verv rrtignl expenditures for clothing In the pnel tears No wonder he was surprised to see mo vvenring more costlv things I sink Into the padded sett and began to ti-move mv gloves when I was con front) d liv n new problem .Mv wedding ling guarded he mv engage tnent solitaire wns upon tho third flngor nf m left bund .link would he Biire to see them If I kept them nn I told mvKPir llenelv that I did not wish .Inik lo know I was married until after we had bad this dinner togi lh r With mv experience nf Dtrkv s Jealousy I hnd tint much hope I hat .luck and I would ever dine togilher In this fnshlon again On Hie other hand, I hnd it strong aver sion lo removing m wedding ring even for nn hour or two Hesldcs being a silent fnlsehood the act would seem almost nn omen of evil I nm tun generally super stitious, but sumcthlng mails mo dread doing it However I bad to chooso quickly I must either take olf the ilugs or tell .lack at mice Unit I wns nun tied I wns not btnvu enouijli to do the l.ttlor Taking mv silver mesh hug fiom m muff I opened It under Iho tnblii and ipiic-Mv snipping off m gloves, icinovid mv rings tin kid Hum into a torner of Ihp hag uml put gloves and bag back In my muff I. uli manlike had untlied nothing Now to ktep tho rouv til sat km In mv own hiuil" so that .liuk should suspect nothing until wo had dined ft iipvrlsht) coTiNiri:i TOMoituow) HOUSEHOLD HELPS Four Delicious Tlinitll aro many ways of using bananas combined with other Ingredients so its to tnnke a silbstntitinl luncheon dish hut not nccessarllv n dessert Neailv all children llko bnnannn and nltlintiKli there Is a just prejudice against rnw hamuli ns uu at tide of diet for children, when rooked they are ono of tho most wholesome of nil thu stnrches lli.ru Is u delicious luncheon dish HANAVA PUDD1NO Six bananns one-half cupful of suk.it one-half cupful of milk, one-half i iiptul of bread crumbs one-half cupful of chopped peanuts one tablespoonfill of cornstarch llradutlly dissolve the cornstarch In the milk and mix with thu Iminm pulp Add sugar, then plnro n later nf the mixture In tho bottom of a buttered baking ill ill Sprinkle ovi-i thin some of the mixed bread crumbs and nuts, then odd another Itjcr of tho bananas and another lajcr of bread crumbs and nuts hprlnkle the top with powdered sugar nnd bake In n moderate oven for about fort-tlve minutes This can be served with a lemon sauco It de sired HAVANA fiAT'l'IJ A pletsant breakfast dibh Is made by pouring over thin toist a banana suuen mado by cooking to a creamy consistent y tho following Kour bananas, peeled and mashed , two cupfuls of milk, ono tnblespoonful of, but ter, ono tahlcepootitul of cornstarch, one tablespoonftil of sugar, salt The cornstarch Is gradually dissolved In the milk, and the banana pulp and sugu lianana Recipes anil salt are ndtled .Melt the hutter In tho saiueptn uml pour in the mixture Cook until tieaim sTt ri i:n haici3d bananas ItLinnve milv ono side of tho skin from large linminas, then scoop out a hollow In the fiult i 'hop any candled or preserved irons, ilierili'H, pineapples raisins, rie and tulil it lltllo sugar and the Julco of any oi meen iruits oi grit po Julio cm lie nie,l Stuff this mixture Into tho hollows in the iiaiinii.ii nnu Dane fur twentv minutes In moderate oven Serve In Iho skins nnd poui nnu tiiblesponnfiil of orango Jules uicr enn iiaiiiina itA.NA.vv oMnr.irr 1 hree bananas, threo eggH, one-quarter iii'iui ui nreau criunus anil one-quarter clipiUl OI hURUl 1'eel tho bananas nnd mash the pulp Separate the volks and whites of the i ggs Heat the volks until light and add sugar, bread numbs, salt and lianana pulp t innut torn in tne slimy beaten whites anu cook in omelet pan iropvrlahl i ASK FOR and GET HORIJC&'S THE ORIGINAL MALTED tVaiLK Cheap substitute cost YOU same price FOUNDED 1858 DeweeS Quality and Standard Famous Over Half Century January White Sale Special Today Fine, Pretty Corset Covers 35c. 50c. 85c. S1.00 Pretty tlcslgni Dainty irimminRs Gontl quality nmterhls ill specially selected by us and made in accordance with definite requirements. Gowns $1,00 to $5,00 Petticoats $1.00 to $5.25 Combinations $1,00 to $7,50 B. F.Dewees, 1122 chestnut St. GOWNS MILLINERY h -.Ik frv SUITS COATS 1422 Walnut M a'Wson & DeMarry n 15 Chestnut Street Opposite Keith's) iaiaiaGflPsBBLMfl9aiaiaiaK ere If You Need Furs re Five Reasons Why 25 Off Besides-As For Expecting You Tomorrow Reason No. 1 The good name we hold in this entire community. Reason No. 2 The seventy-seven years of honest and sincere effort to please. Reason No. 3 The values that we are able to give due to our last year's buying of furs in extraordinary large quantities. Reason No. 4 The low prices that we tagged originally are equal now to almost a 50 discount, and comparison proves it. Reason No. 5 Our "Money-back" policy is not a promise, but a performance should you not feel satisfied with your purchase. Fur Coats French Seal Coats 1 40.87 I Repularlu 54,50 S Skunk opossum col- j lar; 40 - inch smart model. xRWftiiiinrowiffirc.wwiiiiiiffliiJi French Seal Coats 67.12 x, Regularly 80,50 Contrastinp; collar of black lynx; 42-inch lull model. i.;i-'iiiiiiiiilMiitii!:i-Hu mm Hudson Seal Coals 73.87 Regularly 08.50 40 inch; full model; smart model; brocade lining. P Enm!!jra'BMMsu:i!te Hudson Seal Coats 123.75 Regularly 165,00 Cape collar and wide border of silky skunk. ''H.IK,l((WLii)llllllllliIl:iB(lSIJ3li!lliIll)il Scotch Moleskin Coats 243.75 Reqularlti .125.00 0-inch bolder and collur of skunk, fox or flyinu squirrel. 3 'nam i iii mwm iwHwiiniiin Natural Mink Coat 450.00 Regularly 600,00 43-inch flare model; tails and sable paws at bottom. VIIHHmiffli! "h Fur Sets 32.50 Raccoon .Now 35.00 Black Fox Now 50.00 Skunk .......,. . .Now , 60.00 Beaver .. ..Now 75.00 Red Fox Now 75.00 Sable Brown Fox . ...Now 98.50 Slate Fox Now 1 35.00 Natural Fisher Now 1 35.00 Cross Fox Now 24.75 26.25 37.50 45.00 56.25 56.25 73.87 101.50 101.50 Three Coat and Three Set Items of Pronounced Reductions For Saturday Shoppers Russian Pony Coat Bssvsr or Itacroon CoIIara 40 Inch Model. Jlolro Skins 28.00 French Seal Coat 40-Inch Modsl Contrasting- flurry Collar 37.50 Persian Lamb Coat and 4R Inch Modsls Skunk or Terslan Collar 168.00 Black Fox Sat Ntsrtst Strlts 24.00 Skunk Sett Newest S(lea 28.50 Raccoon Set Nswtst Btyle 24.00 FOR WOMEN Velvet Hats 2.75 Formerly 8.50 to 18.50 FOR MEN Fur-Lined Coats 27.00 to 150.00 Formerly 36.00 to S00.00 Purchasing Agents' Orders Honored Oldest and Largest Fur Home in Philadelphi ig8315 Charge Accounts Opened, 1 1