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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-15
THERE'S ONE EXCEPTION.

We praise her dougnuts and her pies
Her biscuits and her cake;
But wherfs the man who slghs for
pants
Like mother use to make.
She used To take a pair OF pas,
When they were worn and frayed.
And decorate them with "A patch
OF some contrasting shade.
And cut them on about the kn.es
And take the waist In too.
And say that they were for every
day
We're just the thing for you.
And then she sent you on To school,
Aud when you didn't go,
She wondered what got into boys
That they played truant so.
Yes, still we praise her jam. her
yell"
Her coffee and her steak,
hut where's the man that sighs for
pants
Like mother used to make.
Kansas city Times.
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with dinner Wednesday. compli.
mentary to Mrs. s. II. stephens Of
Boomville. Mo.
Mrs. Tallaferro Is q noted culin.
arian and served q delicious course
menu.
The guests were: DR.. and Mrs.
Philip Stephens and children; Philip.
Jack and Catherine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boone Taliaferro and son. Warren,
Mrs. s. II. stephens. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Sturgeon and children Suzanne
and stephen.
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Y. M. c. A.

The members OF the Auxiliary 10
the Young Mems Christian AsSocia-
tion met with Mrs. A. c. Cruce
Wednesday afternoon. There was a
full attendance of members and a
number of visitors.
The fact of not having come out
to the good in the Chautuaqua Goa
tract has not daunted these ladies
In the least, and they have the
work more at heart than ever.
The lot on Broadway has been
decided to the organization and good
work will be done this winter with a
strenuous effort to erect building
within the next year. The auxiliary
asks the cooperation OF each and
every citizen in this cause.
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Mrs. Bryan.

Mrs. j. w. Bryan can swim a mile.
She is a splendid walker. She can
ride a bicycle with ease. She can
drive mettlesome horses, put them
In the barn, come into the house
and bake, cook and sew, She knows
how to keep house, and all her home
expenses are recorded, so that she
knows from day to day and week to
week how matters stand. She is
well read, not only in current litera-
ture but In good things of the past.
Atlanta Georgian and News.
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Benevolent Society.

Mrs. ]. A. Madden was hostess to
the members OF the Benevolent
Society Wednesday. 1t was the first
regular meeting for many moons
and q full attendance was the re-
suit OF q long rest, seemingly-but
these ladies' never rest. One glance
at the recording secretary's books
tells at once the good work they
are doing.
The meeting was opened by Bible
reading by the president. Mrs. J. c.
Thompson. Prayer by Mother Mad
den.
Secretary Mrs. Madden read the
minutes of several call meetings,
an important one held with Mrs.
Cathey to sew for three children.
A number OF bundles were sent
In which amounted to something
over twelve dollars. All the clothes
were carefully meDded. They have
cared for and gotten homes for
fourteen children In the last three
months, besides the countless fam
lilies and individuals they have pro-
vided for.
The citizens have been very kind
toward helping and especial mention
should be given the police force
for their promptness in time OF
need.
To the Ardmore Ice and Power
company voice of thanks goes
up. They have ever donated all
the fuel used by persons calling
for aid through this body.
This is perhaps the strongest or
ganization OF ladies in the city ant
one of the Oldest
Their meetings will be held week
ly during the winter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-15

And suddenly remembering that I
had long promised Mrs. - to
write up her new home. put on my
hat and gloves and started.
Mrs. - would see me. That
was lovely. She received me In her
morning room. where she sat on q
couch surrounded by pillows. She
painstakingly assured me that she
did hate to have the hallowed pre-
cinct she called home invaded by
newspaper reporters. but that IL |
must write up the artistic fresco
In the dining room might also say
something Of the dinner OF the even.
ing previous, at which she had made
decided sensation by her beautiful
appt arancc.
wondered. as looked at her the
morning after.
guess she relented OF her harsh
ness before | left for she said. oh,
50 patronizingly, as | was going out:
"Dearie, II there is ever anything
| can do for you will gladly do It.
| realize that this Is your bread
and butter and feel SO sorry for
you"
was going TO get angry. but then
thought how very funny 1t was,
so | just thanked her and said "Oh,
no. not my bread and butter;
have a husband to support me-
Afterwards heard from one OF
the other newspaper girls to whom
she had addressed those same smy-
pathetic words, and that her rejoind-
er had been. Isn't 1t nice to think
we have the brains to do it?" But
hadn't thought OF anything 80
clever as that
However. that lady patronizes the
, same to this day. not being able 10
understand what a howllngly funny
Joke she Is to those whom she pat.
ronizes. She Is the lady who will
not allow her bric-a-brac to be wash
ed for fear the price tags will come
of. She lives in hope that some
day a guest will come who, unnoticed
will examine close the articles OF
virture and find, oh, such dreadful
evidences OF extravaganza.
At the close of that day | drafted
q set OF rules and pasted them on
the wall over my desk for future
use, and guidance. As remember
them they read something liks this:
The lady of whom | write in
variably youthful and charming"
Her home is either ''palatiar' or
spacious"
The floral decorations are general
ly "lavish."
In the case OF climbers" pile on
more adjatives.
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Melon Party.

One of the very prettiest and
most enjoyable affairs OF the week
was the al fresco given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hal Cannon Thursday evening
In compliment TO the latter's sister
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Holt OF
Crowley, La.
The lawn was en- fete with Japn
ese lanterns and gay with happy
people, both young and old. who
indulged In ye-old.time-g -games-droI
the handkerchief, blind-fold ,ect.
The hostess served decd melon anC
lunch during the evening.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
II. &. Potterf Mr., and Mrs. X, W
Dick, MI. and Mrs. Harry Berry. Mr
ard MIS-. Bert Simpson. Mr.. an
Mrs. Fred Gates, Mr.. and Mrs. J
r. Pulliam, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Berk
shire, Mr. and Mrs. c. o. Bum, MI
and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Moses
Mr.. and Mrs, Landman, Mr.. and Mrs
Holt, Miss Gray, Mrs. Gray jon
OFT Bum, Jerline Dick and Ell
Glenn Gilmer.
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To every woman of refinew taste
pretty underwear is necessity. II
is not her gowns and wraps and hat
that receive attention, but as much
time and thought will be given to
the lingerie as to the outer
garments. This does not mean that
she will indulge In all the novelties
and most expensive things on the
market. but 1t does mean that all
the garments will be of as good
material as her purse will allow
and will be made In the iaintes(
manner. minus cheap lace and EN-
broidery.
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Merrie Wives-Socislly.

ne NlNtS Ntlt
at their regular weekly meet ON
Wednesday in very graceful way
by Mrs. r. w Dick at her home
on Broadway and Main.
The rooms presented quite a fes-
tive appearance in their dainty dec
orations OF yellow roses on mantals,
tables and cabinets and effective
groupings OF ferns in reception
rooms.
There was quite number of Wis
itors and an interesting contest was
the feature of the afternoon. The
answer to each question was to be
answered by word ending in ty.
1t ran like this:
/. What our forefathers fought
for-Liberty.
2. A noted personage-Celeberty.
3. Makes thousands mourn-ln-
humanity.
4. Your present state of mind
Perplexity.
s. A serious accident-Calamity
6. Greatest thing next to love
Charity.
Z. Social gathering-Festivity.
s. Mother of invention-Neces'
sity.
3. Christian trait-Piety.
10. Beautys temptation-Vanity.
II. Religion. Of civilization-Chris
uanity.
In the merry contest Mrs. Frank
Bonner captured the club prize. a
| Colorado picture In water colors
Mrs. VIII Prater won second prize
ribbon pin hanger. and Mrs
Charles l.. Anderson took as gues'
prize a hand painted cake tray.
At the conclusion Of the contes
the guests were invited into the din
ing room, which was abloom witt
yellow cannas and an exquisite Mex
ican drawn piece centered the table
which was ablaze with cut glass ant
colored tapers burning silver candl'
sticks. The refreshments carried ou
the color scheme.
Mrs. w. II. Berry, Sr., Mrs. w
II. Berry, Jr.. Miss Lucille McClatch'
and Miss Ella Glenn Gilmer ant
Mrs. Harry Berry, assisted the hos
tess I'm entertaining.
Among the guests were Mes
danes Frank Bonner, Vert Franz
lin. John Stone, Lee Eddy, Ere
Dunlap, Roy Lewis, VIM. Pfieffer, i
F. Turner, S. 7. Bledsoe, Chas. An1
erson. Dashner. ]. w. Fielder, job
Fielder, w. S. Downard, Val Muller
Arthur Sinclare, Arthur Walcot
Jodie Adams, IL. l.. Buchanan. Stepi
ems. ID. L. Allen, Hancock. Nm. b
Berry, NJ. II. Berry, Jr; Steve Doui
las, McLamore. Moody, c. o. Bum
]. s. Berkshire. Pulliam, Hal Ca'
non, Gray, Landman. Harry Berr
Ella Glenn Gilmer. Lucille Nicola
chey and X. W. DICK.
-
Decidedly there is change
! hairdressing which tends toward !
e creased size. In 1t the hair Is bea
S tifully waved in the slightest degre
i which is the highest aim of art
:, the moment, and simply turned bac
: forming the most charming III
l. from the ears to the back OF Il
head. On the top the hair is arran
ed In one big coil, the end OF whi'
are drawn out into most fascinatil
y curls. The arrangement of the froI
Il too, is noteworthy. for in II is SCI
II the return OF the Marie Stuart di
u which Is so exteremly becoming
d certain types OF face.
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Queer Things at the Society Desk.
ANY one who thinks the position
OF society editor is sincure has an.
other guess coming.
1t isn't.
And 1t Is not the pleasantest of
flee In connection with a daily paper
either Believe me, | speak from
experience.
Now for something over a year
has the mantal of recorder of things
social rested on my shoulders, some
rich. rare and racy, some quite In
teresting. while others were anus
ing beyond description. The strenu.
Gus effort in trying to please In my
present position and the ambitious
determination to climb, both In the
editorial world and the eyes OF my
employers is contentment and a
peep in the future of possibility
of mingling with politicians, humani
tarians and criminals does not al
low me to forget my early training
Practically every woman who under
takes newspaper work In this part
OF the country takes a turn at the
society desk at some time or other
Then In case OF emergency. she Ii
ready to guide the typewriter keys
into the paths OF social wonderland
and she can grind out descriptions
OF Paris creations with the agilit,
that she can make last year
made-over frock sound like a revel
alton In fashions realms.
The society editors desk Is splen
did coign OF vantage from whicl
to view human nature. You neve
In the world can get correct idei
of woman kind from general news
paper work, but one day on the 50
ciety desk will pretty nearly throw
on the search light.
Once when ! first begun my worl
as sociey editor and 1t was all s.
new, and so strange and so funn!
I undertook to save the queer thing
that came to me in the mail ana I
remember the strange people whol
| met. From the rich store OF thos
experiences this story Is Cleaned.
might be called, "a Day at the 81
ciety Desk
II was June.
That month with It's wealth {
hr,des Is the bane OF the societ
editors existence. 1t was III" mrs
day of June and in anticipation
the rush OF work | sought my de
early. / wasn't fairly across IN
threshold when the telephone be
rang. answered soft feminin
voice came over the wire:
81 want to tell you about
pretty wedding which is to occur I
night" And then she gave the name
of the bride and groom and minist'
and other members OF the weddii
marty. And what will the brio
:. wear" | asked.
"Oh, the gown is not particular
worth describing, but | wish 70
would. say that the cur! when u
n bride will wear Is one which !
a longed to her grandmother twen'
eight years ago, and is fifteen inch
long and a beauty. Say that woI
you?"
e smothered a laugh, thanked
2. informant and hung up the receive
,t Then | began to read my morni
,e mail. One pink perfumed note rea
le immediately after the ceremo
lie the bride and groom will depart
their honeymoon, taking with tn
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the baby OF the brides deceased
sister"
Now. | call that Christian virtue" "
| paused long enough to muse.
! looked up from my note when a
timid tingle that came from the
door bell fell on my ear. A young
man twirling a hat OF soft gray was
trying TO screw his courage to the
sticking point to make his way into
the room.
"Is this the society editress?" he
asked. with the accent on the "tress. :
assured him that was that
exalted parsonage.
II want to give YOU a weddin no.
tice," he said
And this Is exactly what he did
He knew every tuck and every
ilounce that the brides dress was
to have. and in justice to him. he
was something OF revelation. The
average man cannot tell the diff
ference between mousseline de sole
and cheese cloth. bu; here was "A
genius.
The dress Is white librety satin,
generously trimmed with dutchessc
lace" And then he went right
through with the description. And
the attendants. asked.
oh" he answered; leave that
stun out. 1t aint important, just say
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-15
Clean Hardwood Floors.

Dust can be removed from the
floors easily by this little device
Take a piece of wood about foot
and half lonSrand tack a piece
of flannel folded twice) along one
edge. Bore a hole in the middle
I and insert an old broom handle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-15
Living Link.

The members of the Living Link
a new organization composed of
members Of the Christian church will
give a lawn social next Tuesday
evening on the lawn at the church.
All the church members. their
families and the pastors and their
families of the different churches
will be invited. 1t will be their In
ititory social and pleasant time is
expected.
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A nightrobe that was particularly
attractive, and permits OF many de.
velopments, was part OF brides
trosseau. The flowing sleeves were
OF the kimona style slashed up from
elbow to shoulder. For elaborate
development, alternate rows of EN-
broidered insertions may form the
whole sleeve, tiny ruffles OF lace
adding finish around the bottom and
up the slashed portions, which are
held together by tiny bows OF pink
ribbon. The neck is cut square at
the front and back. and rows of lace,
embroidered insertion and ruffles and
a tiny ribbon bow finishing 1t In
the most dainty manner.
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that West furnished refreshments
That was the day | vowed mentiiiy
that II ever become "A millionaire
and that Is exactly what | mean To
do one of these days. will estab-
lish school where grooms-tobe
may be initiated into the press
agents art. The girl Is. as a rule,
too maidenly to want to get out
the advance sheets, and when II falls
to the bushing young man, II makes
It woefully hard for the society edi-
tor.
resumed the reading of the
morning mail There was tiny note
on the back OF visiting card. 1t
read: Il sent you an account OF
my wedding yesterday. but neg
lected to mention that the groom Is
a Mr.. George---. | gave YOU all
the information. but just overlooked
him"
i ana hHt NaHn @'t
Two laughing, giggling voices were
outside my door.
You go In" one said.
NO, you do it-I feel queer,
came from the other.
Now, Fred. you ought to do this
for me so soon after. anyway
Il will do anything else" The
voice was becoming desperate.
| | don't know what possessed me
but | went to the door to help sovl'
the difficulty.
The woman In the pearl gray go
ing-away gown and the man In con
yentional black were on the verge o
tears.
I'VE want you to give us a stor!
about our wedding" said he viii
evident embarrassment.
That broke the ice and thing
} ran as smoothly as anyone coul'
wish. In conclusion, the bride smiled
showed two rows of even white teeth
and said: And mention the fac
that after the ceremony the brid
and groom departed for the GENE
I terry. where the bride deposited he
r bouquet on the grave OF her forme
husband"
A suspicion OF tear was In IN
frank brown eyes and | looked y
Y sympathetic while ! stifed a merr
bahia"
I A bulky letter bearing the cit
n postmark was on my desk. II read
e The magnificent and spaciou
! home of the beautiful Misses -
e was layishly decorated on Monda!
when in their elegant and inimitabl
a STYLE they handsomely entertaine
J. the select coterie OF cultsred an
5 educated friends who delight In the
r exclusive society
< There was more. but that was
e far as could read. | knew u
handwriting. It was from the you
y woman who had begged me te
n days before to come either befoi
Ie or after her card party to write
e. up, as she would hate to have N
y guests see me.
IS This Is the way the notice appea
7 ed in print; The Misses -
entertained at cards Monday aftt
~ noon"
II. never have been afflicted wi
lg adjectivitis and have little patien
4: with victims OF that malady.
ly After numerous Interruptions l d
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-09-15

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Iowenstein was thrown open to the
Young people of the Jewish faith
last Sunday evening In celebration
of their new year. II may seem
strange that the Jews require
new year different from ours put
when II is considered that the ira
dition of this holy day Is many
thousands of years old, no apology
will be expected.
According to the Jewish tradition
Sunday begun the 566sth year
since the creation of the world. that
then was the 566s birthday OF the
earth. -,
And in celebration OF this grand
and glorious day. this social anair
was given.
The house was beautifully decorat'
cd in mink and green; great bowls
of roses ornamented the tables, ped'
istals and mantal and ferns were
set in profuslon about the reception
rooms.
Four tables were set for WHIST
and the game ran merriy aiohs
uptil the bell sounded the hnish
and at the roundup 1t was founo
that Miss Alexander had won hrs'
prize. second prize, Miss Manson
The gentleman's first prize was
given MIR. C. s. Welch, second Tel
TO Mr.. Kahn, and Miss Chapman
claimed guest honors.
Music was rendered during th'
evening by the Lowensstein srothers
which is always an enjoyable iea
ure of entertainments at this nome
The dining room was set In PM
and streamers OF pink ribbon nut
tered from chandelier to each cor
ner of the table which was centere'
nv a tall vase of roses and FERNS
Delicious refreshments were ser'
ed and punch was enjoyed.
The guest list included; MiSse
Pearl Chapman OF Houston, Texas
Miss Heiman OF Gainesville; KOS
Morrison. Hattie Moritz' Ceci
Kahn, Grace Alexander, Jeanetl
Lowenstein; Messrs. nenry Dreylu
of Gainesville; Julius Kahn Goa
gate; c. S. Welch, Sam Morit
Lawrence Cohen. Maurice MilieI
Sol Lowenstein, Emanuel Lower
stein.
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Of the best fitted princess.
Christian Aid Society.

Mrs. ID. +. Allen was hostess to
the mem bers OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety OF the Christian church Tues.
day. Quite bit OF business was
transacted and each week the ladies'
will give a shower a donation OF
some article. which will be held until
the annual bazaar
On next Tuesday afternoon Mrs.
|. X. Mason will entertain and each
guest will be expected to take a
handkerchief or collar. II will be a
social affair and all the church mem.
bers are invited. Refreshments viii
be served.
Stockings are elaborate as ever,
with one law to be observed above
all others-that they match the
shoes. and In turn that the sho =
should match the gown. or course
shoes may always. properly be black.
II one wishes them, but there is a
chic air given to the matched shoe
that seems To finish costume as
DO black shoe wn1 1t goes withou,
saying that the black. gray or black
and white effects require a black
shoe and stocking. The invariable
rule for white dress is 4 white
shoe, not even black being allowable
"a rule that makes the city woman
sigh. for white shoes on the streets
are almost impossible on the dusty
city streets, and dirty white shoes
are an abomination. 1t is hardly
necessary to say, perhaps. that the
rule of the stocking matching the
shoe is even more strictly observed
with the white shoe than any other
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The Fad.

start the morning being busy
send postal card TO Lizzie. send u
postal card 10 Mary, send postal
card to Sue; send postal card to
brother, send a postal card to moth
er, send postal card to father
send a card TO cousin Lou. There
are serious cards and funny, there
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Home Mission Society.

Mrs. r. w. Randall entertained the
members of the Home Mission So
ciety of the Broadway Methodist
church Tuesday afternoon. There
was goodly crowd present.
The hostess, who is president
opened the meeting with scripture
reading. after which Mrs. w. +
Wilmington made most interest
ing and instructive talk as to the
nature OF the work to be taken uI
during the winter.
They have decided to hold a ba
zaar in the early autumn and viii
have on sale all kinds of useful anC
fancy articles.
On next Tuesday Mrs. John Hoff
man will entertain socially.
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Plans socially for the fall season
are being started The social wheel
will soon be in motion again and
most every day will bring some
new plan for dances, card parties
and other lines OF social diversion
The members OF the many clubs
have already issued their schedules,
and this week will see the formal
opening of the club year.
Benefit affairs are preparing 10
give dinners and open their faii
bazaars.
The aid societies are holding their
regular Tuesday meetings and are
electing new officers.
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Dinner.
Mrs. w. W. Taliferro entertained
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No one shal shame her, none shall
defame her,
No one shall name her, except to
praise!
The rose Of honor. ah, wreathe them
upon her.
For such have they won her-her
deeds through the days.
No tongue shall abuse her, no lip
shall traduce her,
No scorn lily use her, no scandal
decry:
All homage accord her, then let him
die!
Treasure and treat her as something
far sweeter
Than earth ever bore in its gar.
dens of pride.
Homage. where her place is. bloomed
bright where her face Is
The day that she walked through
its portals a bride'
Speak for her. seek for her, fight
for her, die for her.
Live for her. give for her, make
her your care;
Strive for her, hive for her, dream
for her, rise for her,
Trust her and love her and make
her your prayer
baltimore Sun.
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The latest styles in corsets, es'
pecially those intended for w~ar
with the princess or empire gowns,
do not have the lacing in the back,
which is perfectly smooth, but In
the front, which, arter the corset
has been fastened in front and to
the stockings, are drawn up to the
required tightness. This gives the
needed smoothness to the back and
as the dress has more fullness and
huffiness in front, any little uneven
ness due to the lacing is quite hid
den. And be sure that there are
the side garters to your corsets, OF
else the long sides now in vogue
will be curling up In a most annoy
Ing fashion and soon spoil the Sc