ryi'-w'J'1"4' '' -' ''"" 'teftffiy.' R7." T?&r "W,m,WWWwm H'MiW V? y.Kin". .' "IT. Y vw:' 3"w y- ',' s A EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27,' 19253 134 4tei-.ty&M&, fheDaily Novelette The Red Ear y biABISSA MACK1K ... . t tie hunklne bee. Ruth, fXt let me go with you," AS t',s n,,nt- "l Arl np" f your runnln? nreiind te par JlTwUh rtwnnc young men." "iL it would be lovely if you Aunt Dell," lcl Huth Mn- I, "but le remember, plcr.se, 1 . .! - strnncs young mnn, a strnngs young ttint but ".imnte an,l a jrta.l-.te-I have " ' . i.im nil m.v ilnys. .'v-but I would rather you went 1 .. .,..,.. .,1 Gftilntn M1S Hell- 1,itb "'nnttlne her smooth blinds of dtrsen, pn tin? ' .,ng inir win "" ..... f',us. .... . .lenr. that we Hen- ij ...- 'Teu knew j.rsens have never been accustomed .attending all the village entertain ,M" . '.t is only lately tlmt I have S you te mingle with them." Ami I hnve had the happiest time i. all my life, nuntie," smiled lluth utfitllv. "Yeu hnve been he geed , ' ,e rince father and mother were killed T nm se grateful and I want in please you. .'Yeu de dear, In everything except ..i,.n veur penchant for Hal I con- L that I am a bit prcdjudiccd there, i knew Hat it " rising rg doctor f,5 bound te succeed in his father b lendld practice here; nevertheless, 1 htvTnln.vfl felt nn antipathy for lilm Ttr since he was a small boy and broke some of my choicest plnnts and ,rub3 one day when he was stealing .herrics. I caught him in the tree and ordered him down. He rnmc, tlefinnt nd angrv en seen as he reached the .round he poured out the cherries en the urass nt my feet and ran away. I run after him T hed n pmnll milch In ray band but I stumbled and HI, breaking mv arm he had the grace 10 come and humbly npoleglre without eren the knowledge of his pnrentH, and I did reipeet him. Hut it would leenly disappoint me If you married Hil Denten." "lie has never asked me, Aunt Dell, tsiured Huth, her cheeks quite pink. Miss Dell turned her eyes nway; she could net bear te cee that hurt. leek in her darling's eyes, yet her own pride nnd long-cherished dislike of Hal Den Den ten sealed her lips. The pnrty wna given in Cyrus lian i.iln's enormous barn. It was te he an old-time husking bee, a burn dance with a hearty supper served afterward nn the lawn. All the folks) in the Ullage were invited the ministers had lend out the Imitations in the churches. .1 email sum was charged for mliniH mliniH slen and the proceeds were te go te the mounded soldiers. MIs Hendersen and her pretty niece were among the Lite nrrinls anil the husking whs in full suing ns they found the wny te Mts among the bwect-smcllhig heaps of coin. Every one knew about the rtd ear of coin whenever one was found the lucky finder had the privl kje of claiming a kiss from some one else that was the twentieth century ierien of ihe old custom. Miss Hen Hen dersen had renwldercd the possibility e( the led ear falling te her let, and be had decided te bestow a kiss upon jeung iinoey iarew, iicr cousin s jeungest child. As for Huth she simp ly dared net think of what would hap pen if her niece found the red ear die hoped Huth would think of Hebby Cnrcw ns u safe escape from an em barrassing situation. Ruth was eniejing linself thorough ly. She hnd had n few breathless words with Hal Denten and occasionally thiirejes met nnd spoke, but the jeung doctor b'isied himself with the ether youths of the town and stripped the Itrent ears rapidly, joining In songs and kteries. The fun nnd frolic was at its lieijlit when a rear of laughter from the ethers rewaled the fact that Dr. Iful had unrerri'd a led ear of corn. He Mem there Mushing furiously, his hancl hancl hancl jome far smiling in embarrassment. He hcItiite, but a moment, recovered ni (ompesure ami advanced toward inc cei-iur where Mis Ilenderteu tat with Huth. The ethers watched breathlesslv. .Ml of them knew thnt Hal was in 'ln i,l. I,.., I , ... . .. "nil iiiii, unci iini.si ei inem were quite mho that MUs Hendersen I would finwn upon the match; some of them Inn! lie.ml that Hal was disliked I by the , al)(1 that j,0yk, ,.,,,. i veuhl no ile-.bi cost him his life's I "nppinev.. llnl knew it. tee and fought i 'Ifipemtelv te umiiu for bis childish inlMlemenner. With a swift glance nt I Until Hi ii.iwn.l !,.. .,.! .1..... 1 , ....... ,, ,,,., ,,,, iiiuiH'ii )jrni - llliy lllinn one linen liefuvn Mi,0 T..ll revercntiy.CSlStlni? han'1 n,", ,!,,sh1 lt il"!!s,,,)cl1 n.rose trembling te her Blancel $, 'lencd , ,ncic' tK I'errlttcd glances of tlieac who knew her ns ihi Kw"! in1',10 Vd! ""en -nd heed I 1 n" n'.n ,.,0,,r,y nncl man' noeii in iinl Denten's face. Jler stem fnce broke un Inte n tremulous smile, and tear w?re "n Her Inmnn L"!! Rl,V"ekp- "A foolish ,l n. . 1 nml lf n MsH 8es with bi i ed hfr ,fnce n'l he bent nnd .t ?rt??,the whcstrn burst Inte ii iy,.M,uk nni1 lr- Hal swun 8i"Sff ,n, thC 8rU1' '! te? course. Hnl took if k ss from her. but lei it sealed their bethrethal. Little Benny's Nete Boek By Lee Pape Pnn wtia nniiL- . ., ... --,. .. ai-u.Hg at inc setting room window reeding the paper Sattlday nf nf nf tlrnoen and ma was embroidering im im breidery, and pep mmI, These1 citrUns may be pritty but thats about as much ns I can say for them. I cant get entifT llte te reed by. De you wunt me te ruin my eyes jest te plenee a pair of dinky lace curtlns? he scd. Wy Willyum, wats dinky about them? nm bed. Goodniss knows thev test cnuff, she Red. That makes it even mere foolish, the idecr of spending a let of geed money te spoil your eye sight, nep scd. lf cnybedy asked me Id say windows were made te let the lite in, tie said. Certeny they were, but jest the same thats reel lace en these curtlns, reel hnnd made lace, J slppese you forge' wat they cost, nm sed, Dent remind me. pep sed. If T wnx planning n house Id make the windows twice ns wide and I weuldent allow a lace ciirtln In the place, he sed. Well de you knew, William, I be leeve your rite, me scd. The doeco you de. pep sed. Yes, I relly de, Mrs. -Hews was tell ing me eny yestlddny that lace cur tliiB nrcnt ncerly as stylish as they used te he, ma scd. Hen ay for Mrs. Hews, pep ipil. Se maybe 111 take them down, ma scd. Herrny (or you, pep sed. And put up velvet ones mn e.. Help, aid, sucker, I feel brane fever coming en, Im going out for n wiuvk, After-Dinner Tricks pep sed. Wic h he did, me going with him. TICKET KXCIIANGE FOIt THKATRKS New Yerk theatrical men ur ulvlnc coin cein mrndabls theueht te ndlnir the abuse nt prMBlnnt theatre tlcketR price IncreRe IncreRe Hajinenil Q. Carrell In hl New Tork letter outlines a ulnn, which inlKht well itirskp attention of lnrnl thatre In the I'l'ciic T.riiiirr "Make I, n Halilt." Adv. Ne. 354 The Magnetic Pencil A pencil is placed against the palm of the right hnnd, which is held, ns shown In the riruwing, at right angles te the fleer. Te the surprise of every one, the pencil remnlns fixed te the hand until removed. Heth the hnnd and the pencil may be examined. The trick is accomplished by previ ously moistening the palm of the hand very slightly. Press the pencil firmly against the open palm with the left hnnd. A new, well-painted pencil should be used. When the left hand is removed the pencil will remain at tached te the open right palm, although virtually no trace of the moisture re mains. Coifvrieht. IStt, bv Public l.tdgtr Company Pearls Re-strung Price lowest In the city. Expert work. All klndK nf necklaces re-strunc, Knotting a specialty, gulck sertlcc. Werk guaran teed. Clitspi furnished. Ideal Pearl Ce ?tTTy nnlldlnc, laeai rean ve.MB30 Chfmit m;wt Your Old Furniture rnti he made morn nttrnctUe limn NIIW hv nrtlttlc nalntlrir. ilcrnretlnir or redn Ixlilnie AT MUCH LESS COST. Estimate! Fnrnlihcd A. L. DIAMENT & CO. 1615 Walnut St. and at Strafford. Pa. lODenPOt 330SeuJbh Camacs Delicious Feed Cheerful Sur. reundlnrt, Moderate Prices A Harp Selection Every Wednesday and .Saturday fl-9 P. M. ilapja ff m gDlE DinTnWBIH8HR1WBIWRCTI1fHHfIWfflBBH1inrlf i Geerge Allen, inc. 1214 Chestnut Street 1214 Established 1837 All Our Beautiful French Medel Hats Have Been Reduced te $10.00 and $15.00 Hats that were $45.00, $50.00, $65.00 and $75.00 and that have all the beauty and charm Inherent In a Parisian creation have been reduced te these low prices. They are of hatters' plush and velvet in splendid shades, trimmed with feathers, metal effects and ornaments of various sorts. This is ah oppor tunity te own something that every woman wants a real Paris hat. Pre-Inventory Sales in All Departments Leather Goods and Novelties at Reduced Prices H.D0 Card Cased with mirrors and powder containers at $0.00. Manicure Sets In leather cases, J7.76 te 111. 60 values at 93.BO te $8.38. Colored enameled leather Vanity Cases, very completely fitted, previously 19. 7G and $10.00, new $S.OO. Leather Cases, each containing- nn enameled ash tray and cigar ette holder, formerly $4.60, new sa.se. Enameled Cigarette Helders, some In silk cases, were $2.50 te $7,50, new $1.70 te 89,00. Handsome Metal Embroidered Silks at Half Price Imported French Silks, embroidered with silver and cold threads. There are various beautiful colors and the effects are truly mag nificent. Any woman who ts planning a formal evening- gown or an elaborate wrap will de well te see them. The prices were $33.00 te $40.00 a yard, new 910.SO te $30.00. Mussed Handkerchiefs. te i Off Men's, women's and children's Handkerchiefs of all sorts. Including- some odd Initials, at ,s te H off of their previous low-prices. rCLAD'S PARERSn COMPEL SUCCESS Unchecked, WASTE In paring vegetables ts Extravagance. Continued Extrav agance means (allure CLAD'S PARER turns WASTE Inte WEALTH. Kitchen Equipment for Hotels and Restaurants VICTOR V:CLAD CO 119 & 121 S. 11th St. The G. WASHINGTON INN 704 and 700 Seutk Washington Square (7th It Locust Streets) A rbaiuilng group of old Colonial (Iwelllnm where one can partake of luncheon, tea or efenlnr dlnnrr. In n restful ntmoihere amid plMaant rirreundlngs. "fare you been thtre lately?" uminv n nriii a r- . mmw a ifbt w v. mar m m CATERING Parties, Weddings and Receptions Best of Quality. Under Personal Supervision. Estimates Given Fancy Cakes, Ice Cream Phenes Bryn Hawr 7S8 and 7-59 22 BRYN MAWR AVE. BRYN MAWR, PA.. Our Lisle Hosiery at $1.00 and Great Reductions in Other Hese Every pair of Lisle Stockings, Including some with lace and some with silk embroidered clocks as well as plain ones, for tomorrow only at $1.00 a pair. Alse a general clearance of odd lets of Hosiery at very much reduced prices. Reductions in Toilet Articles and Boudoir Novelties r.ydes' Extract, In five odors, 2 ei. bottle, formerly $3,00, new $1. Lydes' sets of Extract and Face Powder In a charming leather ette box, were $5.00, new $a.0O, Plver's Azurea and Pleraraye concentrated extract In purse slie, reduced from $3.00 te $1.00, Plver's Mlhmelis Kxtract, $3.00 size, new $1.00. $i:,00 tortoise shell Toilet Sets of ten pieces at $8.00. French dell heads, suitable for boudoir lamps and telephone con cen cealers, reduced from as high as $. CO te $1.00, Broken assortments of Boudoir Novelties at half price Bilk and tapestry covered Powder Bexes, etc. illttiiWIMi nVKHTISKMKNT Hciiilcrvi us net of en. Iielilinj; out the ret! enr in loamy hif-kf. NEW YEAR'S EVE AT XTRAYMOHE I ATLANTIC CITY THE management of The Hetel Traymore de sires te announce that New Year's Eve will be observed by a private supper dance, with appro priate festivities, te be given in the Restaurant Traymore, invitations te whicli are procurable at the office of the Maitre D'Hetel. As heretofore the occasion will also be celebrated in the Submarine Grill where there will be special la carte service with dancing. nuininiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiijiiii! jJl .SlWtl? 4BEiC yP ! AUVKRTISKMKXT RE AND THERE eHOME NEEDS I A S' C tSefe- mii.ii I hey humbly npnlecips ie vnuns .'Mir eherrleH, .Miss Dell nml ' 'mnn nHuslzps fur the small Imv!" I "inil.,i ulilmsic.illy if 101., nn(, n-.u " "l cur in Iut lap picked up lint- , BONWIT TELLER & CO. WALNUT AT THIKTCENTH THURSDAY END-OF-SEASON-SALE uBONTELL" CORSETS 350 Pairs of Corsets selected from our Higher-Priced Stocks te be offered at one special price 9.75 Heretofore Priced Frem 15.00 te 28.00 INCLUDED are Step-in Corsets of re-enforced rubber, with short-laced opening at top or front; Practical novelty Corsets, made of bands of three-inch rubber, simply wrapped around body and clasped down front; Derby Corsets in various lengths, all wrap-around models of alternating sections of elastic and rubber each designed te care for an individual specific need; new laced-back Corsets with very straight hip lines ; cut very low, with elastic band at top. Alse a few all - rubber Corsets in sizes 36 te 40. Other models in all sizes. An Exceptional opportunity te secure a high-grade Bontell Corset in an advanced and approved model, cheesing from a wide variety of styles at this low price. We are en the thiosheWl of another year with many new reBelves. Of all festival days, I peisennlly loe New Year's, because It Is nu anniversary of Inner strength fWined from Kreat majestic and natural rugged beauty whose magnitude brought realization of the. almost Incensenueiice of us, nnd firmer faith in the power and maker of it all. Such mements he glNes te nil of us te use and bulk! upon. With all the world attune at this bright, gay season, our strength redoubles with the universal wish nf new and useful leaves for the betterment of ourselves and homes Se, with the old year blending Inte the new, a prosperous New Tear te you Is timely: but above nil the slncerest wish Is three hundred and Blty-fle data of health and happiness. The Old of N'ew Year calls calls t'u.lem ! perhnpq the one seuaen the innle members of the family really te enjoy the ceuttes this day brings. s a part of the Afternoon Ten. If there be a tlxed hour, punch with fniitn ami ginger ale made from Hires' Household Kxtract us a basis will lend snap and sparkling cordiality. Any fruit punch leclpe may be used I'er mineral water that Mealtime is medicinal, contalti centalti Ilsr lug phosphorus and Iren a hualth-butlder from the mountains of Italy. Wrlte the Mecliainry Cemp.im . 412 West lireadwav. New VerU I'lty, for information of this product. ... IMftin r,9th Street at Fifth Art Avenue. New Yerk Cit lloenii ihnlate this week from their usual suht of Art Heme Furnishings at 'auction te an interesting auction sale of furti Tomorrow and Friday at " iVolecli. bj order of Nicholas .leidnn, this season's new models, short heit coats et the lengei wraps, In sable, ermine, broad bread tall chinchilla or Hudsen t,i! Scarfs or ' chokers" for days net te cold! Fruitful Mis HartliiK'n ,lellle Thought During the fiuit sea son, when tine, mature fruits were plentiful, Mrs llartlng selected and prep.irml this put., fruit Juice and sugar Inte her delectable Jellies for you nt thlH season I made special trips te her kitchen en red currant nnd quince las each du.v In season In a day allotted te ceme tpecal fruit preparing Their use H suggested tedav for s.iiulnhh tilling and peultrv Karnlali. Philadelphia have voiced ap ap Wemen preal of the ex cellence of Fre -hefcr's eakei , great numbers hau been sold. A special treat for New Year callers perhaps senm who have net tested n Kreihefer cake a cake tray of their light nut frul cake combined with their special Xmns fruit cake, artlstlcallv ar ranged en a dellle plate, will fill the needed delectable In a cnk with the tea or punch serving. A delicious overburdening with luscious fruits, their Xmas fruit cake ; the light nut. yellow from fine fresh eggs, Sun Maid raisins and Just very, geed old-fashioned baking Karlj Preparation for the tea ii en I enn be entirelv planned and in the day before New readiness Yeat's. The use of peult ty is bUggested and will piee ery appetizing -with the usti of Cox Gelatine as u foundation for IndHIdunl melds or sliced and sened en crisp lettuce leaes. The icc'pe for making tli, particular dish, selected from uiipe book compiled by the Cox Heliitine Compain, may be ob tained in an feed shop 'in- i an be suhtlj &u- "' t"'r sealed nnd Impressed Itrsolutlen en eery kiddle with the use of Kiddle Seap They will at least leek ferwaid te the wash hour, with keener ze.st and make of It a Pleasure Particularly boys teem te resent water , cept It be In a swimming peel ' Kiddle Seap is a pure while soap of ingredients for tender hklns nnd makes its strong Jmenlle appeal because of Its .Mether Geese pictures In colors that ai'ii harmless and de net nash off and each box contains rhymes of Mether Goe&e. Cuil Camden !i60 for Klddlu Seap I nuking rieu in the purchase Ahead and looking book with complete satisfaction in tne spungtlme with haui'K widely biient the extra Chrtbtnins heek if ou purchase a New (higkinder Oean new! In all the better furniture dr p.irtments can be found th's decoiathe utility fei comfort and he-e are its well-thought-out features Of meta! construction, an ail instable metal toetrest ; .1' swing leg devan, with romevuble up up up holhterv and valance this for sanitittlen and te blend with nnv color kcheme jour particular room Iiiih ndepted .1 tubrlu liht 01 heaw Yeu will p.irticulailv like the models in geld tapesir iflrnu i5elu gear's np ea I'eultrv Meld en Celtuce Car Gelatine ('trnish u, n,j , t urrant Jelly RngHsh 'Im IJtsrmi Jelly Sandwiches Ulcnded Chopped KngUsh H'nliiuf Heal and Harting' Quince Jelly Pineapple Mousse Cox Gelatine Cakf Tvayr.ipht nt Fruit Cake and Special .Ymni Fruit e akt Fitiheers tut i'uiitt iii,t.3 Ginpcr Ale Wanamaker's Down Stairs Stere Annual Sale of Dresses $7.50, $8.75, $9.65 and te $25 Hundreds of delightful dresses will be offered in this sale Thursday, at the surprising prices of $7.50, $8.75, $9.65. Spring silks and woolens and thor oughly geed Medwinter styles. All are brand new and full of charm. Many are half the standard price some are a third and quarter less. Cleth Frecks at $7.50 Distinctive models of wool epenge and Peiret twill. Tailored and sports styles aried with brightly braided vestees. skirts with gay embroidered motifs, tailored silk braid binding? and pretty snow-white net vest fronts. Cleth Frecks at $8. 75 Epenge frocks in navy blue, brown trusting braid or embroidery. Peiret twill surplice cellar and belt, or with long-line br and reindeer, variously trimmed with con- dresses have lacquered braid arranged te form aiding and shining metal buttons. Cleth and Silk Dresses at $9. 65 Springtime taffetas all frills and ribb Peiret twill in regular and extra sizes, mes Cleth and Silk Dresses Specially Priced $12.75 Draped frocks of Canten crepe nnd crepe de chine. Strictly tailored Peiret twills, tome with one-sided panels and gayly embteidered sleeves. Cleth and Silk Frecks Specially Priced $15 Exceptional twill back velveteen's. Jersey sports frocks woven with novelty stripes of fibie silk, extremely effective. Ceat dresses of Peiret twill nnd lovely afternoon models of heavy Can Can eon crepe. A notable group of tailored sports frocks of Peiret twill are plaided in color and trimmed with wool embroidery, and there are a number of very attractive luce dinner dresses in blown and black also $15. itieun t.iirs ens and bouffant draperies. Street frocks of tiy witn conservative silk braid trimmings. Dance and Party Frecks Specially Priced $15 te $25 , Guy frocks of lace and taireta in delicate pas- , tej -hades and richly glowing colors. Elaborate with fleunemgs of metal lace, frivolous with flut- terinc: ribbons nnd corsage flowers. On tip tee te be oft" te Xew Year's parties. Women's Tweed Ceals, $10 Gray herringbone tweeds in sports models, lined throughout with suede clcth Kxceptienallv w.'iim and serviceable. Velour Coats New $20 .Vni specially geed ones plain or with cellars , nf beavcr-dyed ceney or .Manchurian wolf-deg Seme ate cnibt oidered and brfiided and all arc silk lined. store, Market Ik Annual Sale of Men's Made -te -Measure Worsted Suits With Twe Pair Trousers, $43 One hundred and twenty-six patterns of fine all-wool fin ished and unfinished worsteds. Enough te make nearly one thousand suits in two or three button conservative business man styles. 43 is several dol lars less than the standard price for any of them. This is an annual event, for which we enlist the whole hearted co-operation of a re liable tailoring firm. rm nil. si-. j r --.. .,-. . ine ru is uuurumeeu. ie bixtra Charge Is Made for Extra Sizes. Deliveries Made Ten Days or Twe Weeks After the Order Is Placed Mighty fine choice in finished and unfinished worsteds. -ratilvingh thiek and si.ft and smooth leeling. 1 hey are every thread all-wool.' of cetir.e. a is evrv bit of rlnth that gees into Wanamaker clothing for men. Pin stripes set close together or far apart. Tweed.-, nineltv mixture.- and unusual novelty weaves; checks, wide and narrow herringbones, plaids ami nwrplaids m,l ., goodly number of plain blues and plain blacks. In fad. the man who want, a rood-leek ing, serviceable, properly fitting suit of clothes will be dilfkulr u. plea-e if In- can't find one or mere patterns te his liking in this aggregation. Inn -titlr. -lure for Men. mC'llie t.uller Mnrk.t Women 's Mercerized Cotten Stockings, 35c Geed mercerized cotton stockings that women will find economical and comfortable for everyday wear. Smeeth, even weave, with seamed back and reinforced top and sole. First quality in black and white. Sizes 81. j te 10. iHiihii -tnlrn -lore, I cnl rail Children's Rompers Specially Priced $1.75 L'misunl little -inl trimmed with hand smock ing or quaint tillm-, and cull's. I'hey would ordi narily cost much mere, but a manufacturer sent us his odd ones nnd twos, se we are nble te elFer them at this very special price. .Mostly pink and blue, some vollew and gn.cn. Sizes 1 te eais, but net in all style. (llnwii -Inlri. Snr CnitrM) Women's Shoes Specially Priced $4.85 jtfFRmfe. vmrn nm V' &v (WU, I y i -"" "" 1 OH hccN'd llCI'l.'d hreletl e- d '' ' mitiUTift ,,,r,,s '"'ll '""' Zl ?" i'llr si.l ,,,,,"'. "u-iiiuiH ami hii;li nunips. I leiblc t ii riif-tl VUy vs. vTl "r s'eui wen i ii J llliirl kid. p.n- " i i a t n e r, hriiwii It'iitlicr, liri'nn suede and ... , , tun nut ate in- eluded in the list u( leathers, and there ate styles for street, dress and afternoon-dune-mg. Net eery wie in each stle. (Iluitii hmlr siere, Iii-i n u I SI.8." "i 'ft." M f iaaJ