v f !l Ff tf ' v u TtW) MUCH BRIDGE' SPOILS WHEN BRIDGE BECOMES A VICE INSTEAD OF A MERE PASTIME t (The Woman Who Plays the Game Madly Secures 1 Little Real Enjoyment Lack of Curiosity a Sign of Oncoming Age VT7HAT a queer conception some of us I have of enjoyment! The so-called hours of ease cannot bo Riven over to really sane thoughts and pleasures, but must bo niled with the unending mad rush after the elusive bird of happiness. I am speaking particularly of those who have tho bridge habit to such an ex. tent that It has become a vlco. Personally, I rarely play. Hut one evening recently I was drawn Into a rub. ber. Two of us placd a rather Indiffer ent game, but the others wero mad on the subject. One made quick, declslvo plays, tho other was more deliberate, but very sure of her game. "A good time may have been had by all" except mself. Although feeling my. self a nonentity, I knew I v,an responsible for a certain number of points, and bo played to tho best of my meager ability But at tho end of the evening I whu a rag. Instead of the quiet, peaceful hours to which I had looked forward I had betn keed up all ecnlng, and really was "all In." I' doubt tho plrasure tho others may have gotten out of It. Those 6f you who are keen about tho game will sniff. You will say you adoro bridge, that ou al ways spend jour mornings, jour after noons or your ecnlngs plajlng, and that It provides mental gymnastics, etc , etc But It always seems rather a queer cux torn to me. It Is so thorouchly American, this con atant fovcrlsh scultlo. ONE of tho unfailing signs of ago Is i lack of curiosity. Some women THE WOMAN'S Letter and questions submitted to thli department must be written on one side of the paper and atoned with the name of the writer Special queries like those alien below are invited. It is understood that the editor does not necessarily indorse the sentiments expressed. All communications for this department should be addressed as follows: THE ViOJIAVS KXCllA.NOi;, Evening Ledger, Philadelphia, l'a. ' TODAY'S INQUIRIES L Ildw can babj flannrla be krot aoftT t. Can enrtalns be rlrantd at home Jfpt br WaihlnrT S. mi anr food has bn too frwlr aItMl what should be done to neutralize the rtTrett ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S INQUIRIES 1. The color r en. blue, latender, red, pur. Vie and pink should bo soaked In eilum water to et them, while black, rrajr and dark blue should be soaked In salt water. t. Cot class will (listen If washed In warm water to which a little Marine and a few drops f ammonia have been added. Dry with a piece of soft cheesecloth and polish with sod tissue paper. I. Mint sane er mint Jelly Is the proper accompaniment of roast lamb. Stewing Fish To the Editor of Woman's Page: , Dear Madam tlrlne an Interested rjader of four columns I noticed that JIrs U ankrd or a recipe for slewing fish, no I am serin Ins; one wo hae used fore ear and enjoy sry much. Any bolllne rish I presume may b used, although 1 always use haddock ut X'.m fsh In steaks crosswise from two to three. Ii.eres thick: have milk In saucepan (sufficient to cover fish) sraldlna- hot season with salt no Ptpper. add a piece of butter the SIM of an eaa or more, according tn quantity of fish lt simmer gen'ly for twenty or twenty-flve minutes b-lne careful to lift slKes whole from ran S'rifl on warm platter with rerosm.i.. milk Mashed potatoes hot biscuits er hoi boitered toast aoes nicely with this dish Cnopped pars ey may be added to the Ash Just before serving If one likes the najor J-l (loco n tha way Is really delirious Your columns me most helpful and ery Interest tna I wish to thank Anna M for her fine baked ham rrclp- which appeared some time aeo. 1 tune neier written before and trust I b not occupied too much pf your valuable pace. (J T O No Indeed, Mrs G , I should be glad to heir Tom ou again Personal experiences of bojekeepers are no much more Interest ing than mere book-lore on household sub jects. Inexpensive Layer Cake To the Editor of Woman's page' Dear Madam Here Is an Ineipenslve recipe for layer rake. Ingredients one cupful sugar n arid one half cupfula flour, one and one.half teusp-onfuls baking ponder one-quarter tea- foonru! Shit, one tablespoonful anllla. olks of ,-1 eggs white of one egg. nne-natf cupful milk -o tablespoonfuts butter Hake In aquare pana tne shelf of the oten. with a moderate flru A delicious chocolate Icing Is made as t'ollowa: Two squares unsweetened chocolate, one cupful fnnfeilloner a sugar, one quarter tea spoonful salt, one teaspoonful butter, two table spoonfuls water, white of one egg tDN'A T. Cough Mixture To fas Editor of Woman's Page: Dear Madam In answer to an Inquiry Persistent Cough." where, a mother seeks a rough remedy for her daughter. Z would Ilk to suggest the following remedy which haa helped a number of iersnns to whom I gave It Take a tumbler or drinking glass and half ml It with pure honey, add to It two table spoonfuls fresh grated horse radtah- and stir tor about nve minutes Iet the patient take a teaspoonful an hour after meals until the r.,ugh Is relieved and thereafter every two or thiee houra until the rough la cured Trobably In her case Tl may take some time to cure her eoosh owing to long standing.- but the remedy Is Inexpensive and simple to prepare and la well worth trying A few years ago I told an old lady seventy-five years of age about It and after she had used it for two weeks her cough, which she had had for two months, was almost gone. I am merely writing thla In the hope that It will do thla young girl good aa it ns others. OKOnOB SMITH. Old-rashioned Corn Bread To the Editor of lForoan's I'aoe: ' Dear Madam Inclosed Is a recipe for corn bread! One cup rornmeal. one half cup flour. two teaspoons baking powder, one half teaspoon alt, one teaspoon melted butter, one tablespoon sugar, one egg one and one-quarter cupa milk. Mix and sift dry Ingredients, lleat egg and add Jills, combine mliluree. add melted butter, lest well Hake bi a shallow pan from thirty to iblrly-nv minutes. MAUOAniJT C. Griddled Oysters Desr Madam I L am sending directions for disking griddled oysters, as follows: Have large, well-fattened oysters Lay them on a cloth, then cover with another) prcsa gently nntll tbr are very dry. but not enough to absorb all their juice. Have ready a aervliur dish with melted butter, seasoned with lemon Juice, a drup of onion Juice, salt, cayenne and minced Barly. Heat U frying pan or blaxcr, grease h well with butter, l-ay In the oysters, aa rianr as will eovsr -lbs pan- and aa Boon aa ruwn. which la almost instantly, turn them aver onto m freshty greased place and brown the other slds until the edges curl and the JHiice begins to- ooieout. Then drop Ihem Into the seasoning mlfture and keep them hot until tit are tooaed. They will go op cooking In the vt butter and their own Juices, Herva Immedi ately on warm, plalea. on which have been iaced muares of toast,, HgBtly buttered. j kfrejBleCWc . fJBvMk, AJMHyC T t tutor tl Woman's faaet .nue Vidin Please publish a reelne for Mew Bei itAwr, I IMrs.) C. B, One Wet kl4rV.'wo onLons'oit lift, Ukln a fry a r.iee brown; tlieti tha ktb l a U paa Then nutk w wM ye have Vyvettes 1 ""j I H MS i This maiden has stuck a feather in her cap, right through the top, to bo sure that every one should note the rakish angle of the crown. achieve this stage very early In their careers, while others keep their minds fresh and open to now Impressions far on toward tho threcscoro jcars and ton. A woman Is truly pase when she begins to tell you that there aren't any moro Modjcskas or Mary Andersons, and she doesn't caro to go to the theatres these days. I think wo should nil make It a part of our dally litanies to pray to be dellered from this sort of old fogjlsm. EXCHANGE 1. How after tho should the Wot man make his eilt tTrdrilnc rrrrmonj? 2 Can n sportn suit be worn to an afternoon rhurrh urdillns? 3. Is there anr nor to remote n mole? 1. The thirtieth weddlni annUernarr l the learl uridine. 2. The father 'of a hrlde when accompanying her up the aisle walks on the left aide, 3 Hatln slippers which nre dull looking will he brightened If brushed with a soft brush, then rubbed with a piece of fUnnel moistened with methylated spirits. St. Patrick's Day Party To the Editor of Woman's rape Dear Madam What games are appropriate for a St Patrick's Day party for a crowd of young men and women? ANXIOUS rtBADEIl. A number of games appropriate to this day hae been published in these columns recently Hack numbers of the paper can be secured at the ofllce Here are some additional suggestions Think up and then Illustrate some Irish crsea on a piece of green paper, as for Instance: "This la my Irish niddy. There's no prettier colleen." Then the paper and pencil are passed to the next person, who will add "from here to Tlpperary. A ncarln' of the ereen." This can be made most amusing, and by the time It has passed round the room there will be some ery funny crses. For another game, provide small bags made of green trepe paper, then hae the guests hunt for shamrocks These can be cut out of green paper and hidden In cery Lonceiablo nook and corner A prize may be given to the luckiest person Kissing the Hlarney stone is also timely. IJllndfold the guests, then let them attempt to klFH a large flat white stone placed on a table This could be covered with powder and In this way those who had touched It could be detected. Menu for Formal Dinner To the Editor of IComait's Page: Dear Madam I want to gle a dinner to twelve guesta shortly. Will you be kind enough to suggest a menu and what kind of clothes I should wear and what clothes my husband should wear? MOI.MK. For a formal dinner there should be at least seven courses, perhaps eight. You might serve. Oyster Cocktail Green Turtle Soup flaked Wue Klsh and Tiny I'otalrt Balls conked In butter and served with chopped parsley Fried Breasts of Chicken ''"" Sauce French Peas Puttered nice Fresh String Beans Apple and celery salad Clruycre fheese Hard Biscuits Ice Cream Cake Bonbons Salted Nuts Coffee The coffee should bo sened In the draw-irg-room after dinner, In small cups. A menu without oysters or clams as first course and an additional entree might suit you better, as Caviar on Toast Cream of Asparagus Hour with Croutons Lobster Cutlets with Cream Pauce Filet of Beef with Mushroom Sauce " Creamed Spinach Totato Balls In Cracker Crumbs Trench Beans Sweetbread Tattle JUyonnM BaU nonuefort Cheese Hard Crackers Vantlla Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce V Cakes. Bonbons and SalUd Nuts Coffee For a formal dinner both ou and your husband should wear full dress, that Is, a low-neck and short-sleevo gown for you, Jewels, also. It you wear them. Tour hus band should wear his dress suit; tuxedo is only worn for an Informal or a stag dinner. Would Have n Monopoly To the Editor of Woman's rage: -. -uarfamI am a vounr man ut ni,.. teen years, and for the fast two years have been going to aee a girl, one year my Junior, regularly, taklnr her out often, in fact, I have never bothered about any other girl. Now I hear that of late another boy haa heen calling on her. Do you think this Is right? What ought I to aay to herl 1 love thla oung lady dearly. C. M. Unless you hae .dually proposed to the young woman and are engaged to her you have no claim on her whatever. She would be ery foolish to allow you to monopolize all her time. You are both rather younr to think of marriage, but If you really love the girl, tell her so like a man. Engagement Ring To Ins Jfdifor of Womori's Pagi: Dear Madam I am engaged to a young man who la still In collegs. He hss not given me fngem'ni JKil'fi ftft. WpsTMa " - " tn,",m,nt &&W. Of course, the young man may glvs yeU a ring as soon as he wishes up to tha time ot the announcement, but It causes much OMUnBt jmI would, probably be lmolw HBHnurMwAj3HRBfp ""t& fjGO'T'ifPn ?!(5Bf'iip! jrt3OT EVENING LEDGER-PHlLADELl?HIA, WDiTEDAY, AKOH 14, GAME FOR SEEKERS AFTER REAL PLEASURE-ADVICE FOR ftp MY MARRIED LIFE By ADELE GARRISON How Madge THEAftD a vehement Mattering of pots A and pans as I entered the kitchen to give Katie directions for the day before starting on my sight-seeing trip with my mother-in-law. Katie was standing by tho sink, slamming things around ns If she was enllng her feelings upon tho kitchen utensils Her eyes were bright with unshed tears, her face was unnaturally flushed, she was evi dently In a towering temper Of course, t knew that she must have overheard part of our conversation, hut I hoped If I pretended not to notice her anger she might recover herself "Mrs. Graham and I nro going out. Katie ' I said pleasantly "Her trunks will be here some time this morning, 1 think, perhaps not until this afternoon There Is a large trunk nnd a steamer trunk I am sure the charges nr all paid, but if the expressman should claim thev are not, pay him what he nsks out of this and makj him glte j on a .receipt for the moncv " I held out a two-dollar bill to Katie, but she shook her head mulltioul. "I no be here I go home right awny Dot old womans, she call me sneak llif I nevalre touch her things. I not stay where I catted dot ' I did some rnpld thinking In the- next minute. I felt that I slmplv must keep Katie for a while. Hlio knew my ways, she was a fairly efficient housekeeper, and sbo'.O all she was cap.illi ' i.icpariiiK nutritious, appetising meals The history class of the Lotus .Stud) Club which I had promised to conduct, would begin In another week. If I tried to do that work either without a maid or while I was trjlng to break In a new one I knew thtt the work or my home must suffer I thought I knew the surest wav to re tain Katies servicer, nnd I resolved to take It, although not without misgivings "Katie, I am ashamed of jnu ' I stld colrllj nnd firmly. In much the tone that 1 would bav used to a sullen child and, Indeed, sho was no more ' Mrs riraham did not call jou it sneak thief at nil You heard her say sneak thlr-f, nnd the only wa jou could have heard the word was by listening at the keyhole. Were jou doing thaf" l'urpoelv I mirle my voire as contemptu ous ns possible Katie dropped her eves and her lips quivered "I want to hear what she say nboutime," she said sullenlv "That wasnt the only reison Katie" I said, and jou know It" Then, peremp tory "Katie look at tin-'" Katie raised her ejes to mine reluctantly I knew the next minute or two would decldt whether Katie was to stay submissively or go rebclllotislj. "You know, Katie " I went on, ' that jour greatest fault is curiosity I do not think jou me-in tinj harm by It but It leads you Into all kinds of trouble nnd mistakes t have known that jou have listened to con vcrsatlons before " 'Oh no no, I nevalre," begin Katie protcstlrigly, but I put up my hand author itntively 'Oh, jes, you have. Katie" I stld "nnd it was curiosity that led jnu to go Into my trunk that time " I ptused I hoped Im pressively, and said slowlj "Suppose I had told my mother-in-law about that Katie What dr jou think slio would Invc said" Katlo looked at mo in startled surpric "You no tell her? ' she queried I thought jou tell her and. clot reason she ctll me ticf " "'You see Katie," I ald slowly, 'that Is the punishment of people who listen to con versations not intended for them They get New Spring Dresses THREE SPECIALS .Mu VOGUE SHOP 1217 WALNUT ST. Importer & Tailor Custom-Made Dept. Announce Their Display qf Hats for Spring and Summer The Week of MarcK 1 2th Original French Models Exclusive Designs From Our Own Workrooms 1421 WALNUT STREET ifffl vfjL wth Living Models WtNtmj "1st " To Benefit the Charity Hospital of Philadelphia Temple University and tfie Visiting Nurse Society Given Under the Auspices of the WALNUT STREET ASSOCIATION In the Ballroom of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Wednesday Evening, March 14th, at 8.15 o'clock Thursday Aft. & Evg., March 15th Afternoons at 2.30 Friday Aft 6c Evg., March 1 6th ) Evenings at 8. 1 5 DANCING AT 4.36 AND 10.30 Om Hundred of Philadelphia's Mat Beautiful Girl Will Duplay tathion'e LatttH Wfttm "Bribed" Katie Things all mixed up. Now I am going to tell jou Just what was said, and then you'll see how foolish you were." I could" not tell from Katie's manner whether she was In n receptive mood or not tier eyes were steadfastly fixed on thet floor and her face was still flushed. ".Mrs Graham, of course, does not know jou, Katie," I began, "and naturally she Is nervous nbout leaving her things In the care of a stranger She asked me If you were honest, nnd 1 told her that I was sure jou were Then she asked mo how long I had known jou, nnd I told her only two weeks, but tfiat jou had come well recommended, and that Mr Graham had known jou be fore 'Then she said There Is nothing to be done but to trust her .She can't get Into the trunks without ksjs unless she Is a sneak thief and I do not think she Is that ' Ho jou see, Katie," I went on smoothly ' them Is nothing for jou to get angry over Instead, jou ought to be very grateful to m " I paused significantly 'Suppose I HAD told her of the tlmo jou opened my trunk?' Katlo looked up at me, her eyes swim ming In tears. ' Oh I know Mrs Graham I such a bad girl I sorry I so mean to jou ' "Very well, Katie," I said and then paused, for I was frankly puzzled how best to saj' to Katie what I wanted to tell her. '( an jou keep a promise, Katie, If jou make one"' I finally asked 'Sure ' Katie answered She was fast teroverlng her cheerfulness "Thern will, of course, be more work In the tpirtment now, Katie" I went on, "and srmetlmes jou may find tho elder Mrs Grahim a little " ' franks " supplemented Katie with a cheerful grin mnicult," I substituted, frowning sliKhtly "and so I have decided to give jou 2S a month at prcent nnd J30 when we move Into a larger apartment, which wo expect to do In a fen months ' Hut." I lifted my finger at her admonish Inglj' "I shall expect jou to control your self Katie If you get that money jou must keep vour temper and not talk back, no matter what Mrs Grahim may saj- to jou" Katie snatched up my hand and kissed It lirventlj "I put up with tho devil for that money," she said giggling See that jou keep your promise," I re turned "Thcrn will be no one home to lunch. Katie Get jour dinner early, about 5 o clock ' "All right, I feex " tCop right 1 CO.TIMi: TOMORROW) ivMSMsirriWsitiiiii. t isLWWWWwt afe Milk 'or Infant & Inralid. Substitute! 1 Cost YOU Sam Prist) A Nutritious Diet for All Ages.. Keep Horlick's Always on Hand Quick-Lunch: Home or Office. Crepe iteteor. Crepe de Chine. Taffeta Silk, Serge, In the Eeautiul Veto Shades for Spring 17.50 Georgette Crepe. Crepe Meteor, Satin, Charmeuie, Jlandsomely Embroidered. JV'eui iprliijr Colors 22.50 Peau de Sole, (7ms de Londres, (Irorgctte Crepe, t'icpe Meteor, Handsomely lUnbroldtred. Xcw Spring Colors 27.50 wiVi viu -mmmwl a9Q- 2- s vi1 u'i;V!"m''. Y TODAY'S FASHION The very newest 'tricorne. Tun nowest hat" have larKO crown and are tilted well over the face Thlt stun nlns model Is a modern Interpretation of tho ever-popular tricorne. It It of tobacco brown straw, trimmed In tho center front with a bow furini.il of piutlul fnlln of ii.ii row brown Rrograln ribbon Tanclca of burnt soose quills extend far out at tho sides A hat of this tvpo Is smart with the tailored suit. (Copyright ) StylesThat Anticipate the Coming Mode . vXThe nature of jr si it v Tirnflllr1. wi , . M.l V. rt L1UII UIIU 1.11V continuous de velopment o f our styles are such that an "openinp;" at tho bcKinninc of the season is superfluous. Our styles are produced as soon as tho fash ion trend is felt. Coat Dresses of Natty Lines, $30.00 Sport and Fancy Suits, $15.00 Furs & Blouses of Distinction 1123 Walnut Street "go u rTNT orr -r THE GENUINE CUOTH HXV-' swnma. t .mimtai !H v iO saA&kv:y' n jAWwwm c fe rW mF ff k ir aKaSS3!?aH LLMBONWIT TELLER CoCCXSHa is .- - l if i i rrLxrm, TT Trrr j t-i t77-rtr7. t.i . Introducing the correct & Authoritative Modes in Women s Tailleur SUITS 29.50 to 275.00 Slriclly Tailored Suils Developed on mannish lines that bespeak the deft touches, the restraint and finesse, of the highest degree of custom tailoring. Custom Suits Of exclusive cloth and silk fabrics, embodying 'style features that are original and exclusive and which mark them apart from the usual commonplaces. Women s Coats and Capes Evening MANTEAUX 35.00 to 225.00 A most inclusive assemblage of coats for every function, presenting all of the best modes pro duced so far by the Paris "Haute Couture." Developed in wool jersey, silk and Guernsey combined, duvetyne, Bolivia, cashmire de soie, tricotine gabardine, cut vicuna, chem oisine, satin and silk, embroidered and metallic effects. Haut Nouveaute TtiSntw nriolnnl anrt unusual trinkets and accessories of Dnnmlt Tcllrr Jtr C.n. deiitrn for . 7w..v". ..w- T ; -" T ,11 rawing uw. me , iwuuoir , 1917 We Who Have Loved We who have loved, alas I may not be friends, Too faint, or yet too fierce the stifled fire A random spark- -and lot our dead de- sire Leaps Into flame, as though amends o make Tor chill, blank das, with strange fury rends Tho d)lnB embers of Love's funeral pyre. lllllilllllllllllllll.lll.M Spring Millinery Most attractive models of advanced styles. Top Coats, Dresses Children's Dresses Exclusive Styles for Particular People BLAYLOCK & BLYNN, Inc. of the New Spring Fashions in Fine Footwear JL N THIS Interpretation of styles for a season which promises many innovations, this display adds to the recog nition of this store as a style authority of the first import ance. A model exclusive with Dalsim'cr is the boot illustrated. Fashioned in White Glace Kid with liKht-weight welt sole and full French heel with alumi num plate. ' Priced $7.50 We Buck. have the same model in Gray Priced $8.00 Sikdbtnveto w.ytrt .WS aTXTT. -v" J p.wrt?. ?.' SK?5-3 i&tsr . a- wwj'i M' r ', I PJ1- 'TIH A V,-AT TO Vt FKBT nn t yvf zjma 7 ri . . - . . 'jktvyv Itfte Gpeeralu Ohofi Unpnaucae tti CHESTNUT AT 13 STREET s4 VlcjB . A burning message throurh sends. w Could we but pledge with loytt kwi A friendship worthy of the fi, . ' Now mutilate, and lost beyond reran I Then might a Phoenix from Ita . Fit for a soul flight J but we flna .. Love must become nothing f no. J. rnri. ti '""I -" " '"""oven Hot, 1528 Chestnut St. Electric, charged anew, the tii. . 5fJ A J i SilU XT ftl jl Furs Stored, Altered and Repaired, t DAIKIMKIt HTANDAnn RHOF.N This Week Dalsimer Is Featuring Authentic Models r ' Shoes 'and Hosiery 1204-06-08 Market Street J "iBurvutv SL , Women s GOWN Fashions Emphasizing Simple Lines and Complex Broideries 29.50 to 250.00 Introduced are new silhouettes in chemise and slip-over frocks, and robes tailleur, elaborate self-tone and bead embroideries, peg-top, bar rel and Turkish contours, embroidered hems, combination materials, exquisite silver, gold and metallic tissues, Byzantine jeweled effects, and Greek draperies. Unusual and original types for pastime, day and evening weiir. Distinctive Spring MILLINERY $?" J jo.oo to 150:00 Featuring especially entirely new ideas in ribr bon Hats, wing Hats; also beautiful traw- j parent Hats, of horsehair and lace, .!ffl TL. -.i 17. .....li rxtl ahc iiucai -"vvi perfumes and orlgiWn10 ,inncons at, iuxcvana ..i t-- .T -tWUxat H4f will t shows t sh : sm mm 9 MerM-vmw am rf f " ic-jgE-wrai