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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-07-06
Turkey May TrOt Again.

Constantinople, July 5.-The Otto
man government has not yet decided
what action it will take in view OF
the Balkan situation, but the opinion
prevails here that Turkey will not al
low the opportunity to escape of OBJ
tanning some material or moral bene-
fit from the clash between the Balkan
allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER II. le
WORTH WHILE FOLK
THE ORIGINAL BIG SISTER

home Of a respectable family, which was
paid for her care.
Here Mrs. Vanderbilt visited her, wrote
TO her, furnished her books to read, took her
for an auto ride through the park or to see
good PLAY, and with others OF her protegees
on excursions 70 country or SedShOre, or en-
tcrtained them for an evening IN her own
home. But never a word OF the past, no
scolding, no preaching: only wholesome en-
enlargement for the present, cheering prom
Use for the future, and always the personal
touch. the heart to-heart relation as between
the Big and Little Sister.
Although Mrs Vanderbilt was soon Civ
ing her almost undivided attention to this
individual Big Sister work, the cases re-
ouiring close observation and care multi
Piled so rapidly that she quickly found the
work too heavy for one woman to carry on
satisfactorily and successfully. At this point
She called to her aid her two married sisters,
Mrs. +. G. Havcmeyer and Mrs Stephen II.
DIN, and later many Others.
The number Of little girls necessary 10
care for in homes other than their own IN
creased 20 such an extent that it was found
advisable TO establish Little Sisters Home,
which was done at Great Neck. Long Island.
This home was recently destroyed by fire,
and a new and more pretentlouS home has
been provided on farm near White Plans.
In the meantime the original Big Sister
workers We're organized, with a complete
staff OF officers, secretaries, and field work
crS, TO secure a more concerted effort for the
and within the year it has been
incorporated for the purpose OF receiving
donations and legacieS. Although the active
members number less than two hundred,
there are many associate members who lend
their moral and financial support.
As with the work OF the Big Brothers, the
spirit OF the Big Sister movement is rapidly
developing throughout the country, and SIM
liar societies have been formed in Washing
ton, Baltimore Philadelphia, Boston, Chi
cago, Minneapolis, st. Louis, and other cities.
Richard w. IIMdHS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

"cut it out. She futtcred ncrvously
through the forenoon's calls, then went to
the tearoom, where she was temporarily
cheered by good talk with Miss Olney,
whose wholeSomeneSS served to steady her.
Miss Olney had just left her to finish her
lunch alone, when Judith saw young Hooker
enter through the swinging doors. He gazed
about the room: then, seeing her, came di-
rectly to her table Instant flight was
Iudith'S first thought This being incom-
patiblc with dignity, she waited.
The young man lifted his hat. MAY
sit down here"
Certainly" said Judith; but am just
going"
wait, want to talk with YOU He sig
nailed a waitress ana ordered pot OF strong
coffee. "You're a great little reporter.
81 am only beginner Judith said help
lessly.
You'll soon have the ropes.
Judith waited.
"Have you ever been in love-" he asked
with sudden desperate earneStncSS.
Judith colored. Il don't think So
not really
He leaned nearer. His eyes were blood
shot and burning; but his breath was free
Of liquor. Suppose you did love someone
with all there was of you-and you made
complete fool of yourSelf-and stood to lose
lose al that life could give-all that mat
tered-you get me-
"Oh, yes!" In flash the situation be-
came real to Judith'S vivid imagination.
Her sensitive face flushed, her eyes grew
soft and tender. The man, desperately in
earnest, was leaning very close and speaking
very low; for the neighboring tables were
full Suddenly, bending still closer, his
thin, nerveless hand gripped hers:
Then help me by keeping still, y he wills:
pered. "Be good sport-Nlother's told me.
On the heels of the nervous, broken words
came another voice, low, ringing, distinct.
"No, thank you, won't wait for table.
Judith quickly drew away her hand and
lifted her eyes to those of her editor. He
stood not six feet away, hat in hand, his
broad shoulders Strengthened back, his mas
sive head well up, looking handSomer than
she had ever seen him. He met her look,
smiled with aloof politeness, then turned
and went out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
JUDITH AND THE ADVERTISERS

"You get me-" Young Hooker insis's' +
low. intense tones. "Io face the ~ =.
everything on earth one values .. y.
stroke-when there's the mereSt ''''''''
the shadow Of a chance g., -.
Judith was not listening. Sne Iat
deathly white. But she kncw-oh, she y, !.
STAND bv me now, and you'll! neya I, y
greet it, the young man went on III w,
whispers. "Well let bygoneS be D!s.l.
and 90 back to The Mist. II s..''
business for me from now on-Squ19a''
all round. What can DO for YOU ...,
Nothing" Judith breathed, NOM MOI. 4
"You're a good little sport. SHAKE; a.,
again seized her hand, then rose anu w
quickly out. ,..;,,sSs
The dining room cleared, the wa an.
prepared for the afternoons tea oI's ..,.
and still Judith sat on, dazed ana NO.
less. Only to think of her editor looN.S :
her like that! 1t was disilluSionmenI, ! 3.
disappointment, it was the Man Jon so,
told YOU so" answer TO her glrliSh aI'e n$ *
be a newspaper woman. But she Gu
plain. She suddenly aroused ilo.TT s
iethargv-of course she could explain,
sprang up and hurried out, torSe. s.,i3 >
check. forgetting to pay. She W?a r
plain She would tell him eyerytnilaSS
now that it could do no harm. ,an, 4
must see her side Of it-he must ae''P'
reaSonSi
.:.aily Z
Oh, Mr.. Jones, she began exCile excite, I'd
" she burst through the SwinSns 4.
into her chiefs private Office, ii'"'
you-' tom d
Deliberately he lifted his eyes TO- 5,st
work; but he did not push back 'I me- d
eyeshade, and his pencil kept It's p nbecs.
his copy. Something in his taee ~, .~ c
her. you have succeeded-Rich,eerc 2
told me of Hooker's phone nieSS Nay VI
space. congratulate you. Your p 3
be raised to twenty dollars a Wee anddei
paused. "You will remember. ne a. al All q
an ironical tone, all the editor $ =. I 8,
say a young woman could not DO ~
it was a pity, Miss Wells. ,.a;tb dr'
Slowly, without a word, udi los
back, her confession dead on her NJ nP otffis
quiet dignity she turned ana lelt Wv -
The third story in this series ut" OFf'
in an early issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13
A Christmas Stocking.

It Is not always the gift itself, but
the way in which 1t is presented that
commends itself particularly to the
recipient. To the girl who thinks
she is too old to hang up her stock
ings, send a pair of silk stockings, u.s.
ing one to fill, and roll up the other
and stick it in the foot. The rest of
the stocking should be filled with in
expensive trihes-a homemade jabot,
tie or collar, handkerchief, some
candy, nuts, raisins, crab apples. a
card or a calendar, perhaps some lit.
tie kindly hints at her hobbies that
will amuse her. Each of these ar
ticles should be wrapped separately
in tissue paper and red ribbons, and
the excitement of opening the mystic
rious small packages will often exceed
the pleasure taken in one large gift
that would have cost no more than
the numerous small ones.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13
'6SR ( GAMES
FOR the CHILDREN
Many Forms Of Merrymaking for
the Little Folks Holiday
Party.
" ADELE MENDLE.

sAt ChriStmaa MAY and make good cheer
For Chri6amae comes but once year"
4 T Christmas time the children
~ are hsbbling over with the spirit
- Of the SEASON and the grown
folks thoughts turn to the little ones
fun and amusement at no time more
than at the happy Yule Tide.
With = little thought and prepara-
ton . children's Christmas party
may be made such joyous affair that
its happy memories will linger with
the young folks for many years.
Here are some entertaining games
that win solve a problem for the per-
picked mother who perhaps is wonder
ing what shall / have the children
play at the party?" For when she
sends her Come to my Christmas
party" invitations, she knows that a
successful children's party means
something more than just ice cream
aud cake"
These games will appeal to all the
children-the timid little girl, who is
inclined to shrink in the corner, as
well 40 the big boy, who usually oc-
cupies "the center of the stage"
Santa Claus Reins.
This game is very exciting. Three
pieces Of white tape, each about an
inch wide, and the length Of the room,
are held at one end by three children.
Three others are given pairs Of scis-
sors and at q signal the players cut
the tape in half lengthwise The one
who first reaches the opposite end of
the tape is the winner Of that heat.
The different winners contest until
the champion is declared. Boys and
girls, you know, love racing competi-
lions Of all kinds and this race is one
that probably they never played be-
fore.
Magic Music.
Although this Is game that per
haps the mothers and fathers played
when they went to kindergarten, 1t
still causes much laughter and Is al
ways successful.
One child leaves the room and the
others decide upon something for him
to do on his return. The musician
regulates his playing, and the child
must guide his actions according to
the loudness or softness Of the music.
It IL astonishing what different tasks
are accomplished after a little prac-
tice, and the children's cries Of '1et
me 60 out next" prove their enjoy.
ment Of Magic Music"
Guessing Holly Berries.
For this game the child must put
on his thinking cap" Hold large
spray Of holly in your hand and al
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13

low the children to Took at 1t for q
few minutes. Then tell them to write
their estimate Of the number Of
holly berries on the branch. Yos
might take chrysanthemum also
and ask them to guess how many
petals in the flower. Great interest IL
shown when the petals are counted.
A Christmas DOLL.
The idea of this game is to see who
can make the prettiest doll out of q
long smooth potato, two pieces Of
pretty colored tissue paper, some
small sticks for legs and arms, and
some pins. Or if you would rather
pass CLONES pins and let the children
fashion dolls out of them. that will
also answer the purpose.
Place all the dolls in a row when
completed, and have the children vote
for their favorite one. You will be
surprised to see what ingenious re
suits the clever little fingers produce
A Noisy Came.
Yes, it is noisy, but the children
have an idea that 'the more noise
the more fun" and what mother cares
if 1.-THE roof comes down" at Christ
mas party?
After a child leaves the room. q
proverb is chosen. One word Of II
iS piyop 70 oooh child TO tboro ORC
more children than words contained
in the proverb. then two or more chill
dren are given the same word. When
the child outside the room returns, a
leader counts "One, two, three" Al
the Three" all the children shou,
their given word The child must
guess the proverb.
Santa Claus Grab Bag.
On the invitation state that each
child is to bring something to the
party that he or she no longer cares
for. This article is to be in a neatly
wrapped and tied parcel, SO as to hide
its identity. 1t is placed in a large
bag, on the child's arrival. Each child
then draws present from the bag
Uproars of laughter follow the open
ing of the packages, which probably
will consist of peculiar articles of all
sizes and descriptions.
A Christmas Mix.Up.
Provide the children with paper
and pencil. Give them the following
list of words pertaining to Christmas
You see the letters are all twisted
1t is their interesting task to straight
en- them out.
Key and list:
/. Observation-Disclosures
2. Observation-Disclosures.
3. Sleigh-Tleghs.
d Mistletoe EtlOsmtie.
5. Holly-Oylhl.
6. Plum Pudding-U plmdpudgni.
Z. Santa Claus-Asculatsna.
8. Candles-I.cdnesa
8. Stockings-Kosctsign
10. Jack Frost-Kcaitrfso
II. Wreath-TrhWae
IL. Snowball-Ownslabl.
What Santa Claus Doesn't Like.
This is a simple and successful
game All the children are seated
except one who sa..'s Santa Claus
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13

VIII WIN the prize. Each youngstef
takes home his own string Of corn.
An Impromptu Entertainment.
When the children are tired Of romp.
Ing, let them sit on the floor in q
circle and tell them you are going
to have an entertainment, and that
each child must do something to help
make it success. The youngsters
will provide variety Of numbers for
your impromptu program, from nurs-
cry rhymes to fancy dancing.
Artists.
Bring in a good sized blackboard
and have the children see who can
draw the best Santa Claus. This will
afford much pleasure for the little folks.
Copyright. 1912, by W. g. Chapman.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13

doesn't like C's. What are you gcirg
to give him instead?" The first child
replies with word that does not con.
tain a &C." For instance: Meat"
would be correct answer, but rice"
would not do. If correct answer is
not given by the time the leader
counts "ten," forfeit must be paid.
And we all know the fun of redeeming
the forfeits.
A Peanut Race.
AT one end of the room place two
bowls of peanuts, and at the opposite
end two empty bowls. Two children
are each provided with a knife and at
signal they place as many peanuts
as they can on the blade of the knife,
and carry it to the empty bowl with
one hand. Depositing the peanuts,
they return for more. Each child is
allowed three minutes. A score is
kept and the one who has the larg-
est number of peanuts credited to his
name wins the prize.
Puzzle Pictures.
Pretty pictures taken from maya
zines, advertisements and discarded
picture books are cut up into several
pieces and placed into envelopes. A
good idea is to write the same num-
Der on the back of the envelope and
all pieces belonging to one puzzle, so
that if piece gets mixed with the
others it can be readily returned to it's
own set.
Each child is handed a puzzle, and
as soon as he succeeds in placing the
pieces in their proper position he is
given credit for it by the score
keeper, and receives another puzzle
to work with. The one who succeeds
in putting together the most pictures
in stated time receives we'll
earned prize.
SnoWbaIls.
This Is an amusing game. Snow
balls made of cotton batting and GOV.
cred with white tissue paper and a
small basket are required. The play
ers stand about eight feet from the
basket. The one who losses the most
balls into the basket is the prize win.
ner. Each child might be given
three snowballs to start with.
A Christmas Spider Web.
Take as many balls of Irvine as
there are children expected at the
party. To one end of each ball attach
card bearing the child's name and
to the other end an inexpensive gift.
Twist the Irvine around the different
objects in the room. Give each child
the Irvine and card bearing his name.
At signal all begin to unwind the
entangled web Great is the fun and
loud the EXPLANATIONS when the
young people arrive at the end OF
their string and find a gift awaiting
them
A Pop Corn Party.
If you don't mind the "muss," and
of course you won't, have a pop corn
party. Have the children sit in a
circle on the floor and provide each
with bowl of popcorn, needle and
some coarse white thread. Tell them
that the one who strings the longest
popcorn chain before the time Is UP
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-12-13
Just q WARNING.

II you are going to spend the Christ
mas holidays with the family of
your small niece and nephew, don't
forget to make the youngsters pres.
ent of q drum and trumpet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05

Mrs. v. B. Padgett Of Silver Hill. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05


trophy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur y. Carpenter en-
terta.ned New Year eve at five hundred
party and the guests merr'ly watched the
old year out and the new year In. The
prizes We're won by Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Luton. Dainty refreshments were served
and the decorations of azaleas were much
admired.
Miss NJ. Annie Fentiman of Terra Cot
ia. d. c.. formerly OF Kent county, Eng
land, and Mr.. Walter T Norton OF
Brookland were quietly married at the
parsonage OF the BrookIand Baptist
Church at o'clock Wednesday, January
!. by Rev. Henry w. o. Wilmington Miss
Fentiman was escorted and given in mar
riage by her brother. Mr. Sidney +.
Fentiman, and a reception to the family
and immediate friends was held at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. T. Fentman. where a large number
of beautiful wedding gifts We're received.
Mr.. William X. Fentiman of Providence,
r. L., brother of the bride. and Mrs
Fentiman were among the guests pres
ent. Mr. and Mrs Norton are at home
to their friends at 1870 Monroe street,
Brookland.
The twenty second annual New Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05
Anacostia.
PARIS

Miss Marion V. King Of Maple View
place, Anacostia, has been spending part
of the holiday season with her brother
DR.. King Of Barstow, Md. Miss Jennie
NJ. Howser. sister Of DR.. Upton s. How
ser of Anacostia, has returned to her
home in Centerville, ID, following a
visit to DIR. and Mrs. Howser at their
residence on Minnesota avenue. Miss
Marguerite Campbell entertained a COM
pany of young people at the residence of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r.
Campbell. in Mount View place, Wednes-
day evening last. at which time numer-
Gus musical selections were contributed
and at the close refreshments were
served. Those present were Miss Marjorie
Haines. Miss Alice Leapley. Miss FIilda
Henning. Miss Inez Lewis, Miss Alice
Campbell. Charles Watson and Robert
Martin. Mrs. w. w. Tolson entertained
a company of friends at luncheon Mon
day last at her residence on Nichols ave-
nue.. Those present were Miss Dorothy
Lutz. Miss Myrtle Tolson. Miss Louisa
Danforth. Mrs. u. r. Tolson, Miss Jo-
sephine Ermold. Miss Eva Thompson.
Miss Marie Beaumont entertained a COM
pany Oh IrlenOS tuesday evening OF the
past week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Taylor. 1917 w street. where
a program Of music and games was con-
tributed by those present. followed by the
serving of refreshments. Miss Pearl
Dawson of Sterling. Va, is visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. Bithia Dawson, at her
home. 1852 Talbert street.
Charles ]. Parsons returned to his home
in Baltimore the past week following a
visit to Rev. and Mrs. Samuel w. Graft
lin at their home on U street. Mr.. and
Mrs Charles L. Jenkins welcomed friends
at their home in Suitland Wednesday
evening. Miss Rose Finotti entertained
young people at her residence on w street
Thursday evening last. The guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs Irving Hall. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hutchins, Misses Pauline
Finotti. Helen Owens, Annie Butler. Mae
QUAD and George Collins. Edward Stew
art. Walter Simpson. Joseph Webb and
George Ferguson. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Thompson entertained at their home.
1919 18th street. Tuesday evening last.
Mr.. and Mrs j. c. Connick gave a party
Friday evening. Games were played and
at the close refreshments were served
Miss Janet Williams of u street is visit
ing Mrs. Harry Arnold In Wilmington,
Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05

Is spending the holidays with her par
ents, Commander and Mrs. Austin OF
Grafton street.
Canon and Mrs. Austin entertained in
honor of the choir of All Saints Church
at the rectory Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John Warren of Cleveland
Park are spending a month In Georgia
as guests OF Mr.. Warren's mother.
DIR. and Mrs. Crane OF Connecticut and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Sharp were holiday
guests OF their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Sharp OF Cleveland Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Essany of Cleveland
Park were hosts for the Bridge Club New
Year eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Brockett OF Cleve-
land. Ohio are guests of Mrs. Sarah ID.
Miller of Cleveland Park.
Mrs. Nesbit Wright Of Chevy Chase
was hostess at bridge Tuesday evening, al
her residence on Connecticut avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Varela OF Morrison
street entertained at watch party Wed.
nesday evening.
Mrs Arthur Copeland was hostess at
small dance Wednesday evening I'm honor
of her daughter. Miss Mildred Copeland.
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LAUREL.
Special Correspondence of The Star

LAUREL. Md. January 4. 1918.
Miss Scott Of Richmond. Va. is the
guest of Miss Ethel Gwynne. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Federline of Frederick
spent the holidays with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs James Federline Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Lanahan of Baltimore
spent the holidays with relatives here
Miss Sarah Billiard of Washington was
the guest this week of the Misses Ken
nedy at the Naples. Miss Alice Wallach
Of this town and Mr.. William Nc
Gregor of Chevy Chase, d. c., were
married this week at St Patrick's rec
tory by Rev. Father Mackal. former
rector of ST. Mary's Church here. Only
the immediate members Of the families
were present. After wedding trip
they will reside In Chevy Chase. Mrs
T. A. tombstone has returned from a
visit to her sister in Connecticut. Miss
Snyder of Washington was the guest
Of friends here during the week. Mr.
and Mrs J. Wright of Baltimore have
been the guests of Mrs George Doug
lass The Christmas entertainment Of
ST. Philips Sunday school was held in
the church Friday evening last Mr..
and Mrs Robert Williams. who spent
the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John w.
Williams. have returned to Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-05

eve celebration at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Il. Johnston. 100 Michigan
avenue northeast. was not as elaborate
as III former years on account of the
recent serious injuries sustained by Mr..
Johnston. but every one present entered
into the jollity of the occasion and had
very good time. Those in attendance
Were Mr.. and Mrs. William Waideck OF
Chicago H.. Mr.. and Mrs. George Bill
ings, Miss Ada Waterholter Miss Helen
Stickel. Miss Carrie Schmidt, Miss Helen
Barnholt. Miss Rachael Johnston. Miss
Laura Johnston. Mr.. Fred Waterholter.
Mr.. Harry Anderson. Mr.. Henry Billings.
Mr.. c. T.. Sebold. Mr.. A. E. Wilde of
Arlington. y. j., the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Johnston during the holidays,
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gravalles gave a watch
night party and dance New Year eve.
which was splendid in it's decorations of
Christmas tree and village scene. re-
fiected in many mirrors and unique in the
fact that among the guests were the
parents Of Mrs. Gravalles. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Butt and their eleven children
with their wives and husbands; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Butt. jr, Mr.. and Mrs
Esher. Mr.. and Mrs. Schrump. Mr. and
Mrs. Kettler. Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Butt,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Butt, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tavenner and Messrs. Edward,
Frank and Leonard Butt.
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In Foreign Cities.

At recent smart navy wedding IN
London the crew Of the bridegroom
vessel. a submarine, was in attendance.
and after the ceremony at the church
embarrassed the horses from the bridal
carriage and drew the vehicle back to
South Kensington Hotel, where the re-
ception was held.
The bride on this occasion wore a
beautiful gown of white satin, trimmed
with bugle embroidery and duchess lace,
with a necklace of diamonds.
The seven bridesmaids in attendance
wore white and mauve gowns and car
ried large mauve satin muffS.
An interesting American wedding took
place in London last week. the groom
being Mr.. Ralph L. Shainwald of New
York and the bride Miss Use Claire
Bauer Of Hamburg. The ceremony was
performed at st. Georges. Hanover
square, in the presence of large COM
pany.
fon, with old lace embroidered with
pearls
The bridesmaid wore a pale blue char
meuse gown, embroidered with roses
and forget-me-nots, and a small hat to
match.
A. anotber fashionable church we'd