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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07

left behind nl-n enables him to learn the fate of his proposal. If it has been smoked he goes forth an accepted and eXultant bridegroom; if not, the offer Of his hand and heart has been so tr- revocably rejected as not to be eveD worth a pipe of tobacco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
Ham With Jelly.

Melt in a saucepan a large table spoonful of butter and half glass of currant or other acid jelly. Shake in a little pepper and when hot lay in, four or five small thin slices of boiled, cold ham. Let it boil up once and serve quickly on toast.-Boston Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
Too Much,

Doctor-Now, there is a very simple remedy for this-er-this-er-r ring thirst. Whenever you feel you want a whisky and soda, just eat an apple-eat an apple. Patient-But-er fancy eating fifty or sixty apples a dayLLondon Punch. s-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
TIE PRETTIESr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are off, ten disfgured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and lS6 Cannon St.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
I'm CHARGE OF
THE ANGELS"

The Rev William Henry Bancroft, OF
Berlin. Md, preached in First Presby
terrain Church yesterday morning on in
Charge of the Angels" He said in part;
THE Bible is compact sunshine. COM
pact cheerfulness, compact strength. There
is no human book so bright so hopeful, so
invigoraung. This grand old Book takes
the tears of Gods saints and fires them
with the glory of heaven. II takes sanity
sorrows and wreathes them with smiles.
1t takes even the heaviest burden laid
upon sanity shoulders and lessons its
weight. removing from the load its iron.
and replacing that iron with feathers. The
thought that the Bible is a book Of frowns
and scowls is an inhdel thought Its peals
of laughter outnumber its walls Of dis
tress. It's sweetness exceeds its bitter
ness It's hallelujahs burst more frequently
than its dirges.
Those who go up into the mountains
get away from the dust and smoke Of
earth and breathe refreshing air. Let us
climb one OF the mountains of Gods Word
to-day and take in full inspiration Of itl
tonic atmosphere. Around us futter the
wings OF celestials. For he shall give his
angels charge over thee
we make Brass Signs. Buchers'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
AVENuE THEATRE.

II Is announced that everything will
be IN readiness for the Grand Reopen
ing of the Avenue Theatre for sea-
son OF comic and light opera. beginning
with a matinee on Monday. May sist.
The John c. Dempsey Opera Com
pany Of thirty two artists will come d.
rect to the Avenue with the entire
production from the Richmond Thea
tire. New York city.
Mr. Dempsey IS still young man,
with perhaps a more varied repertoire
OF comic, light and grand opera than
any other Of the great American ar
lists. Mr.. Dempsey's first production
viii be Gilbert and Suliivans delight
ful and exquisite Japanese Fantasy
1.-THE MilSado.'
James w Muagrove win be the Ko-
Ko. a part he has played times with
out number.
Miss Jessica Henson, pronounced by
the press and public IN New York as
one OF the most promising lyric and
light opera prima donnas win have the
part Of YumYum. w. 3. Shelly has
been specially engaged for the roio Of
the Mikado.
Frederick M. Davis viii be the
Nankipoo and Louis Fitzroy will he
the Pish Tush
Miss Margaret Harper Millward.
whose beautiful voice has been heard
In concert oratorio and light opera
throughout the country will have tho
important part Of Petting-Slng.
Another well-known and excellent
singer will be Miss Berenice Bartlett
who will play Poep- b. and Miss Tillie
Claude Spencer viii be the katisha.
Mr. Dempsey win himself assume
the important singing and acting part
OF Pooh Bah.
This summer season OF opera should
be one of the successes of the theatre
cal offerings in this city and vicinity
and a treat for lovers OF real music.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was given MT.
and Mrs William B. Todd at their home.
No. Z, Spruce street Saturday evening in
honor of their birthday anniversary by
the Mercy and Help Department Of Mad
ison Street NJ f. Church, Chester Pa. Mr..
Todd is a former resident OF Chester and
had charge Of this branch OF the league
work while in that city lie Is now presi-
dent Of the Scott f. T. Of this city and his
cabinet attended the party in body. The
evening was spent in playing games and
relating experiences that had occurred
while doing the work Of the league. Those
present were
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Kuann, Myrtle
Hewling. Alice Pierce. Florence Newton
Emma Wells Marcus Hook; Charlotte
Deison. Jennie Morrison. Francis Neevee
Helen Faulkner Chester: William Jones
Henry Holden. Lawrenre Pierce. Bert
Cornog. Rollin Lee. Mr.. Kelly. Chester
Mr.. and Mrs Todd. Mr.. and Mrs. Biddie
Mr.. and Mrs Keefer. Mr.. and Mrs Hicl.
man, Miss Elsie Waller. Charles Davis
Alieen Hickman. Chauncey Hickman
Frances Todd, OF this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
The Poke Bonnet.

It shows the good taste Of the ma
jority of girls that they have chosen
the old-fashioned poke bonnet for their
summer headgear. There is little Of
the eccentric about these hats. They
are like old pictures, and look very
stylish and sweet.
They are made Of all kinds of straw.
heaped with flowers and tied with
broad silk strings.
The black ones. made Of the soft
Neapolitan straw. make a smart note
with any costume when they are trim
med with punches of short, thick
plumes. black velvet ribbon and long
streamers at back.
These are worn with trailing princess
frocks Of white. with Dutch necks. ell
bow sleeves, and girdle of material.
The poke bonnet, even of rough
straw. is not the headgear for the city
streets and the everyday hours. Their
place is in the open or in the house al
afternoon affairs. where smart frocks
may be worn.
Wells are superfuous with them. The
invisible net will keep the stray lock-
in place if ones hair is very unruly.-
Janet Leigh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
STORM HELPS
THE BERRY CROP

GEORGETOWN. Del. May 24-The
easterly storm with its cold rain would
seem TO the ordinary observer to spell
ruin to the many strawberry owners
in Sussex county. but on the contrary
the growers are pleased beyond meas
ure az the change In the weather. With
a warm sun berries will ripen quickly
and in a short time the market be-
come glutted, prices go down. berry
pickers are hard 10 get and in many
cases the berries rot In the fields. This
weather produces the right result for
the farmer.
Strawberries mean prosperity TO Sus-
sex county. All winter the crate and
basket makers have been spending
many thousands of dollars for labor.
For tho next few weeks thousands OF
people will he earning from one 10
three dollars a day picking berries and
a million dollars worth Of berries win
be shipped out IL Is thought the
crop this year will amount to 100000
quarts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
Don't Gisele, Girls.

II half the girls knew how silly they
looked and sounded when they con-
stantly giggle, they would stop it.
Learn to smile, not giggle.
Nothing is more infectious and
charming than a good laugh. It is
as rare in life as it is on the stage.
A giggIe usually comes from nervous
ness A girl win giggle when she can
not think Of anything TO say or when
she is trying to be at ease in COM
pany.
She will giggle when boy meets
her and says Good morning" She
will giggle when he says Good by
She is only nervous. but she appears
silly.
It is no wonder that young men
speak with utter scorn of the giggling
girl. They seem to think her the least
attractive maiden on earth. II is try
ing to attempt to hold any kind Of
conversation with a girl who viii
punctuate her every remark with gig
giles.
II is not always possible 10 know
al first thought whether or not you are
one of the girls who giggle Stop and
think about it. Watch yourself the
next time you are with anyone. See
whether this senseless trick is a part
of your social equipment. II it is,
take any heroic means TO strangle that
giggle until it is dead.
Far better be silent. You may then
get the credit for wisdom that you
have not got. Better than all, if you
don't know how to give a CHEEKY,
musical, spontaneous laugh, then try
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
Social and
Personal

Mrs John Knowles. OF Georgetown
spent Friday with Wilmington friends.
n. W. Short has been spending several
days with friends at Georgetown.
Miss Florence Butler OF Georgetown
spent the past week in this city and Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs J. f. Layton. OF George
town, have been spending a few days
with friends here.
Mrs. Carrie Simmons and sons are visit
Ing her parents at North East.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Watts of Cecllton,
spent part Of last week with friends here
Lee Melvin has been visiting his mother
at Laurel
Harry Jones is the guest Of his parents
at Laurel.
Charles w Hin spent part Of last week
at Laurel
Thearon b. Hearn and family have been
spending a week with relatives at Laurel
Miss Kinsman OF this city. is the guest
OF Mrs. Murray Stewart OF Delmar
Mrs. B. r. Lowden has returned to Del
mar after visit to relatives in this city
Miss Addie Lowden Of Delmar Is spend
ing few weeks with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wilkinson have re-
! turned to Delmar after wedding trip to
this city and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs James Brown are visit ng
his parents at Townsend.
Miss Elma Iockerman Of Townsend. has
been spending a few days with relatives
/ here.
Walter Bolton and Baynard Marvel
have returned 10 Townsend after few
days visit in this city.
Miss Laura Heavelow has returned 10
Townsend after spending a week here.
Everett p Short was a recent guest OF
his parents at Bridgeville
Miss Ellen Coleman DUPONT viii he
among the graduates at the commence
ment exercises OF the preparatory school
for girls at Bryu Mawr on Wednesday
May 26.
Clarence Creadick Killen. OF this city
is a member OF the senior class Of Haver
ford College The commencement exercises
will be held on Friday. June II.
S. b. Davis has leased a Kearney ave.
nue. cottage at Cape May during the sea.
son.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
PENNSY SIGNS UP
WITH PULLMAN COMPANY

Tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is said to have signed an agreement with
the Pullman Company OF Chicago, which
provides that all Pullman cars used on
the Pennsylvania system for the next
twenty years are 20 be built at the Pull
man companys shops. II Is understood
that all Of the new sleeping cars will
be built entirely OF steel and will be
used on the main line east OF Pitts
burg on account of the Rev York tun-
nels. which win be ready for service
next year. The company has given no
tice that no wooden equipment is TO be
used I'm the tunnels.
According TO the terms Of the 2O-year
agreement the Pennsylvania will have
the right to purchase any or all Of the
cars built by the Pullman company and
used on the Pennsylvania system. The
Pullman company has greatly increased
the capacity. OF IT'S shops at Chicago, and
a much larger force Of men will be en-
ployed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
Evening Gowns.

Powered mousseline. painted chif-
fons and plain nets are made up into
delectable summer evening gowns in
Empire. Grecian and the straight fall
ing folds which suggest the Renais-
sance. A great deal of Greek key Dor
dering is employed in their garnish-
ing. notably in those of the raised
waistline effect, where the border
worked out with gold. silver or pearl
beading forms a girdle just below the
bust, outlines a tunic or fischu drapery
and trims the cap sleeves or what are
actually scarfs crossing the tops of
the shoulder. following the sides Of the
arms eyes and thence flowing wing
like TO below the hips
A fancy for using color with white
is evidence in some OF the simpler
chiffon and net frocks that are made
up for debutates and girls who have
had several seasons in society. These
are mounted over satns in yellow, rose
and blue tones.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
DEAD SPARROW A
SERMON THEME

At the Sunday morning services in
Sliverbrook NJ. u. Church n week ago
the attention OF the congregation was
attracted by a sparrow dying about the
vaulted ceiling high above their heads.
The pastor. the Rev. W. r.. Greenfield,
thought his auditors were looking about
the church 10 see what improvements
were needed At the close OF the SER
mon he was told about the sparrow. on
coming into the church on the follow
ing Wednesday he found the sparrow
dead IN one or the aisles. The sparrow
suggested 20 him sermon for yester-
day morning when he spoke on the sub
ject, Going 20 Market His text was,
Are not two sparrows sold for farth-
ing? Matthew 1893. and Are not five
sparrows sold for two farthings and not
one forgotten before God? 81. Luke
1876:
He said that he carefully examined
the little dead sparrow he had found
in the church and discovered that II
had small seeds IN its crop showing
God had provided for It.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
RIVER DEPTH
IS MAINTAINED

Further evidence Of the maintained
depth OF the recently-establlshed 30
foot channel is given by the prelimin-
airy survey for the proposed 35-foot
channel now being made under the
direction OF Major Herbert DealSyne.
the United States engineer in charge
OF the river and bay improvements
The survey has been completed as far
as Chester and the depth OF water re-
ported by the engineers for the 30-foot
channel hold good as far as the survey
has been made.
The work OF removing the rock at
Schooner Ledge has not yet been COM
pleted, but the required depth Of 80
feet was finished last year. The en-
gineers are simply smoothing down
jagged rocks which project from the
bottom here and there.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24

banquet. Clayton House.
Saturday-iO.00 a. M. reception.
Clayton House; 1890 A. M. delegates
and visitors will be taken on a sight
seeing tour OF the city and the Brandy
wine Automobiles will leave clayton
House 1890 a. m sharp.
Officers Of Grand Council
The officers of the Grand Council fol-
lows:
Grand counsellor. John A. Walls. vii.
mington; grand junior counselor, II. ]
Percy. Westheld n. j.. grand pas
counselor, +. II. Burr. New York. gran,
conductor, H. b. BATHS. Wilmington
grand secretary. J. II. Moody, Haddon
field. n. j.; grand treasurer, j. b. Ice
Trenton. n. j.; grand page. j. q. Field
Plainheld. n, j.; grand sentinel. Charlie
G.. Olds. Camden. n. j.; grand execu
tive committee. c. NJ. Carpenter. New
ark. n. j.; W. X. Pan. Trenton. n. j..
| j. p. Agnew. Trenton. n. j.. and C. NJ
Burkalow, Trenton. n. j.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
ANNUAL COUNCIL
OF THE statesmen
About Three Hundred Com.
merCiaI Travellers to Visit
This City This Week

mi
Inc N'snu Oouioi Oh 'ne Ne" 'e'ses
and Delaware United commercial Irav-
oilers OF America, VIII mold It's sessions
In the Masonic Temple, this city next
Friday and saturday. Al least three
hundred knights or the sample case and
grip are expected to attend.
A banquet VIII be held IN the Clay
ton House on Friday night and among
the invited guests are Governor ;. 5.
Pennewih' United states Senator's H. A.
DUPONT and Harry A. Richardson Con-
gresham William n. Head Mayor hor-
ace Wilson X. j. Maclean, president OF
the Wilmington Board or Trade; former
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |. T. Parker David
Sneilenburg. w. Fl. kenworthy' ana Dr.
George W. K Forrest.
Wilmington Council pNo. So'' United
Commercial Travellers OF America was
Instituted March 30 1907, In the A. o.
Z. W. Hail. Ninth and Marke- streets
by supreme councillor Charles NJ. W.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
THERE WILL BE NO PARADE
When Buffalo Bills Wild West and
Pawnee Bills Far East Comes
to Town.


Owing to the peculiar character Of the
Wild West and Far East exhibition,
the lack OF animal cages and parade
wagons essential to a circus perform
ance, there will be no cut-and-dried
street pageant on the day Of exhibition
in this city. In many towns the mer-
chants object to the congested crowds
and the stoppage of business during the
hours when travelling exhibitions pa
rade the streets: and so strong IS this
objection that the authorities sometimes
will not issue a permit for a parade.
But those who will be disappointed in
this particular will find an abundance
10 interest them in transferring the Wild
West and Far East paraphenalia from
the trains to the show grounds. The en-
CINE and cars used in the Train Hold
Up by Indians, will present a novel
sight the picturesque Redmen in their
native garb. the camels and elephants
used in the Oriental Spectacle and the
strange people from across the sea will
present an early morning spectacle
which in uniqueness and interest will
make ample amends for the lack of a
regulation parade Of empty animal cages,
gaudily painted chariots and the tinsel
and trappings OF circus pareant. When
the weather is propitious Col VIM. F,
Cody, the original and only Buffalo Bill,
will drive through the principal streets
to show our citizens that the old scout
is still alive. active and actually a part
and parcel Of the exhibition which he
founded more than a quarter Of cen-
turg ago, at time which marked the
ending OF the series of strenuous events
which he pictures during his entertain
ment. And the presence Of Buffalo Bill
upon our streets means more and
amounts to more than many miles OF
gaudy chariots and animal cages.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
THEATRICAL
GRAND OPERA HOUSE

GRAND OPERA HOUSE
This week brings with Il pleasant an
ucipations for Opera House patrons. for
It is asserted that the bill to be pre-
scented, constituted as It now is. with
the addition Of tho famous Carita, pre-
senting her dazzling and gorgeous ter
psichrean spectacle. Is we'll nigh with
out a parallel. Il is a program in fact,
which seems destined TO arouse All
classes Of theatre-goers to a state OF
enthusiasm that is seldom reached and
10 create the greatest activity, the tick
e. sellers at the box ONCE Of the Opera
House have encountered this season.
Carita, the famous girl on her toes.
presents gorgeously grand spectacle
Of myriad dances. The transcendantly
beautiful and at the same time. inexpli-
cable combination OF light and color ef-
fects employed. furnish the most com
plete realization Of the possibilities OF
electricity as applied to stage effects. A
series Of dancing spectacles are pre-
scented for which nearly a carload of ap-
paratus is carried and a corpse Of skilled
electricians are required. The multi
colored lights. the grace Of the dancer
and the circle OF mirrors rejecting Il all
a dozen times. makes the most pleasing
feature to the eye that ever graced a
stage. Carita is certain to create fu-
rore here.
Dull care never had a more formidable
foe than the record breaking laugh pro-
Queer. The Battle Of Too Soon. which
those two gifted comedians. Connolly and
Bannon. have been so long and 50 sue
nessfuiiy presenting in vaudeville. The
niece is a fravarSfv IN the r,ilffarx,
Always a prominent feature OF the
biggest bills in America and Europe.
and one Of the most accomplished jug
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
Has Your Daugh-
ter Been Finished
Yet?

Maybe-maybe not. Just de-
ponds on her-and on what
"candle power" you want her
to have.
If she's to shine society she
may need polishing up a bit.
Does she know how to walk
into a oomimpressively-how to
talk without giving herself away
how to dress for various func-
tions-how to "act" on all oc-
casions' Oh, it's great business.
this finishing school industry,
which makes a Geraldine of your
Jenny and a Mabelle of plain
Mabel.
There eallkindsof finishes"
to the finishing school product
and they are all discussed
breezily, fairly and fully by Regi-
maid Wright Kaufman in an
article all the girls and boys and
fathers and mothers will enjoy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24

glers and eduflibrists in the realm OF van
devilo is Caldero awho comes as the
third distinguished feature Of the Opero
House program this week. His per-
Torrance is reputed to be wonderful
one from beginning to end.
Good singing and excellent comedy are
the principal ingredients Of the speciality
offered by Harvey g. Bayiies, entitled
The Kid and the Soubrette.
Lane a O'Dell combine pantomimic
comedy and othletic prowess in a most
thoroughly enjoyable number which they
call Loop~pr the Bumps
The Bijougraph moving pictures win
show some excellent subjects never be-
fore exhibited here with change OF pro-
gram Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24

the parish will hold social and dance.
The patronesses Will be Mrs r. A.
Corrigan. Mrs. c. Gordon. Mrs. II. Nc
Garvey. Mrs. NJ. McGrath. Mrs. John
aBrainard. the Misses Theresa Moran.
Mary McHample Alice Hanley. Anna
Mclaughlin Eleanor Wills, Mary Nc
Donough, Sadie Moran, Grace Carr. An
ME Ford. Margaret Carr. Anna Schultz,
Sarah jackson, Kathryn O'Neil. Kath-
ryn McMahon. Mary Carlan and Mary
Donohoe. The ushers viii be John
Heaton and Daniel Farren, while Vic
tor Brennan will be floor manager. This
/ Is the programs
) Selection. Emerald Quartette; piano
solo. Miss Esther Canning. tenor solo
william Irwin; recitation. Miss T.. Wells
violin selection. Miss Anna Ford; bass
solo. James MCGEE: cornet solo. Miss
Grace Carr: tenor solo. Walter Foraker
refreshments; dancing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
crittenton Home Conference.

Mrs Theodore W. Francis and Mrs
Elizabeth A. Whitaker. OF this city
win attend the national conference Of
the Florence Crittenton Homes I'm At
lantic City on Tuesday, Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday OF this week
Mrs Francis will have charge Of the
conference of secretaries on Friday
morning. There are sixty-six Crittenton
homes in the United States. and dele
gates viii be present from all OF these
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
cleaner Entertained.

The Cleaners were entertained at a
party last Friday evening by Mrs james
Gagan, No. ia West Twenty sthird
street Among the participants were:
Gertrude Eldridge. Helen Warde.,. Mary
Fowler. Bertha Fowler. Gertrude. King.
Lillian Anderson, Cora Nation. Edith
Blake. Estella Dawson. Ella McCrack-
en-. Lucy Dockerty. Vivian De Vallen-
ger. Lulu Rash and three visitors-Ethel
Eldridge, Florence Keesey and Julia
Wirth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-05-24
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