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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
ALONG THE MAIN LINE

BALA-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Legge, OF Bos-
ton. whose visit to Mrs. LeggeB parents, Mr..
and Mrs ], Samuel Stephenson, has been the
occasion of much entertaining In their honor,
will give a card party tonight, followed by a
buffet supper, at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Stephenson. City avenue,
Many and various size yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS and ferns will bo used in beautifully
decorating the frst floor. which. with its wide
doorways to connecting rooms. makes an ideal
place for entertaining. Card tables win be ar
ranged in the living room and drawing room,
and the guests viii be Mr.. and Mrs. Percy A.
Legge, Mr.. and Mrs Stephen B. Tily. Mr.. and
Mrs Carroll A. Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Severn
Rsgar, Mr. and Mrs. j. Samuel Stephenson Mr.
and Mrs. Calvin G. Childs, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pooley, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond C, Jones. Mr..
and Mrs. r. Clark Rawllns. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Squier, Miss Isadors Findesen. Miss Louise
Myers. Miss Florence Carson, Miss Frances
weart. Miss Laura R. Ayres, Miss Helen Baker,
Miss Florence e. ITanck. Miss Alice McElwee.
Miss Claudia Balz. Miss Dorothy Elliott. Miss
Dorothy Houghton. Miss Jennie Weart. Miss
Mabel Long. Miss Carolyn Jackson, Miss Mabel
stager. Miss Bertha Joyce Miss Ellen Atkinson.
Miss Edna Forester. Albert Findeisen. Forrest
Buck. Harold Long. Henry Legge, Mr.. Sullivan.
Walter Daniels. Arthur ]. Mcconnell. Mr. Glib
bon, Benjamin X. Archer. Alfred J. Wilkinson.
Jr.. AlonzO A, Bonsall Frank A. Mathews, JT.
Joseph Simpson and Mr.. Dsnnison.
HAVERFORD- Society along the Main Line Is
much interested in the second reproduction OF
Down on the Farm" by the cynwyd Boys
Club, which will take place at the Merton
Cricket Club Friday, December 4
The following three songs, "A Long. Long
Way to Tipperary," Goodbye Girls and True"
ana Poor Pauline" viii be added to the mu-
sical program. besides several other new feat
ures, which win make the show more an
joyabls than when played at Cynwyd this
month. The following prominent women win
act as patronesses Mrs. Charles g. Crosnlan.
Mrs. Charles G. Ecklss, Mrs. Edgar Q. FELTON,.
Mrs. John H. Faunes Mrs. Charles J. de v.
Keefe, Mrs Stephen B. KnOwlton. Mrs sidney
Thayer Mrs. David r. Williams. Mrs. Stephen
Fuguet, Mrs. John H. Fine. Mrs. Edgar A
Fits, Mrs. William Tyndale, Mrs. G. Roberts
White Mrs. Francis q. Putnam Mrs. Arthur
Loder. Mrs Edgar c. Jones, Mrs. Albert O.
Tyler Mrs. O. Earl Moore, Mrs. Francis A
Pullman and Mrs. Edwin H. Wilson.
The AFFAIR viii be given for the bensnt of
the Belgian Relief Fund.
81 DAYID.s-Aiss Boyd who has been enter
tanned by ar. and Alrs. Edwin OF ST. David'a
read. has returned % hsE home II Louisville,
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to the throat in military fashion. A standing
collar and wide cuffs Of seal form the trim-
ming. with this Mrs. Muslin wears close
fttlng hat Of slate-oolored velvet and taffeta
trimmed with tiny bunch OF fruit placed on
the ia6t eide A huge mum Of seal with brown
satin bow aniRhes this attractive costume.
Miss Marjorie Edwards wears = street suit
Of stone-blue cloth The military coat which
fastens close up around the neck. Is becoming
to Miss Edwards and has a band of marten
fur ouffs and collar. A chic red velvet hat,
worn little side Of the head, also has
a band OF fur.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
CHESTNUT HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Bodine, of 115 SPRING
field avenue, will give a dinner at the Bellevue
stratford Saturday, December 5, in honor OF
Miss Constance Gummey and Mss Gertrude
Gummey and their hances. Robert w. Cope
and ]. Ramsey Van Roden. The party will
afterward attend the nrst orpheus concert at
the Academy of Music
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
honor of Miss Jean Morris Lille and Miss
Katherine Tenney.

honor of Miss Jean Morris Lille and Miss
Katherine Tenney.
Four debutante parties will be given on sat
urday.
Mr., and Mrs. Edward Walter Clark will give
dnner-dance for their daughter, Miss Chris
tine N. Clark. at their place. Keewaydln, in
st. Martins Miss Clark and Miss Elizabeth
Wister were two debutantes who announced
their engagements before their debut
Miss Elsa Reath. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore w. Reath, will be honor guest at a
rabbit party, which will be given by John
Wagner.
Miss Ruth Coke, daughter of Mr and Mrs.
Henry Brinton Coke will be guest of honor at
a theatre party and supper and dancing, which
will be given by Miss Rosalle Brown Dolan. A
theatre party. to be followed by supper at the
Bellevue-stratford will be given that Same
evening for Miss Mary Hall Laird, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Powers Laird.
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ALONG THE READING

Miss Henrietta Howard Sturgis, daughter OF
Mrs. Robert sturgis. of New York. who has
been tho guest OF her grandmother. Mrs H.
H. @. sharpless, at 'Laburnums." Chelten
Hills. left today for her home at l52 East Ssth
street. New York, for the remainder of the
winter Miss sturgis was accompanied by Miss
Anne Brown. OF New York. who has been her
guest for several days. Miss sturFis spent last
week in Boston. where she was tho guest OF
Mrs Charles Inches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
WEST PHILADELPHIA

Charles T. Robinson. of All South 10th street,
will give dinner at the Manufacturers Club.
followed by q theatre party, this evening
Among tho guests will be Mr. and Mrs. Henry
F. Michel, Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Hutchinson
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Bonsor and Miss Clair
Robinson.
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CRIRFITH-IOHNs.

The marriage of Miss ]. Vera Johns and Henry
Porter Griffith, of Philadelphia, will take place
this evening at o'clock at the home OF the
brides parents, DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Harlan
Johns. Wilmington. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Dr. George Edward Reed, ex-presi-
dent Of Dickinson College. now pastor OF Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church, wilmington. The
bride will be attended by her sister, Mrs. Albert
Lndley Eager, of Columbia, Pa, matron
OF honor, and Albert L. Eager, Jr., will be ring
bearer. The bridesmaids will be Miss Helen
NJ. Brown, a cousin of the bride, and Miss
Madeline c. Raby. William Grhith, Jr, of New
York city, the grooms brother, will act his
best man. reception will follow the ceremony
from until o'clock After a wedding trip,
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith will be at home after
February 1 at 1856 South 57th street. Phlladel-
phia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
WHAT MILADY WEARS
The Shop Early Idea of the Consumers League
Brings Her Now to the Stores.

Brings Her Now to the Stores.
The shops beginning to take on their
before Christmas activity and with the display
OF calendars for the new year, together with
| Christmas cards and other trinkets, one is
brought face to face with tho startling fact that
Christmas is but short ive weeks away.
Between attending meetings for charity, sew
ing classes, bridges and the numerous debu-
tante teas. milady tries to md time for a
round OF the busy shops
Miss Harriet Morgan Frazier was noticed on
Chestnut street. wearing an extremely stylish
suit OF tete de negre combined with black. It
was made severely plain lines, the skirt
being rather loose at the hips and bound
around at the ankles with narrow black braid.
The loose Elton jacket was also edged with
narrow black braid and a note OF comfort be-
ing carried out in a collar OF brown fur. The
Iapels OF the coat thrown open, showing
a vest OF deep blue velvet, slightly embroidered
in a gilt design. With this stunning suit Miss
Frazier wears quite a large black velvet hat,
which is devoid OF trimming except for some
wired narrow black ribbon. which extends from
the rim on either side.
Miss Katherine Holden whose engagement to
Baron Won Meyer was recently announced. looks
well in trotteur OF deep blue cloth with a
collar OF monkey fur, tho latter OF which has
become so fashionable this season. With this
costume she wears a Tommy Atkins hat OF
black velvet with cocIads at the left side.
A rather smart costume OF emerald green
broadolOth is being worn by Mrs. Charles H.
Howell The coat is braided in self tones and
is trimmed with black silk tassels. With this
A.. -Taa rIr
ohapeau.
Walking through the square recently Mrs.
Edward T, StOtssbuFy's costume attracted ones
attention because OF its smart lines. The coat
was Of ssalskin. shaped like smock, with the
fashionable circular swing to it, and fell barely
to the hips over a skirt Of terra-eotta coloTed
cloth. which was short and was finished at the
hem with = wide band OF SEAL The matron's
hat was a sailor OF black. trimmed simply with
gOura feathers
Mrs Christopher Petzelt, who has returned
from her wedding trip, is wearing a smart
looking walking suit OF gray-gresn cloth with
tsups-eOlorsd fox stole and mum. Her hat is
OF black velvet daring sharply at the left side
Mrs Pstzslt was formerly Miss Frances Flor
snss Polk.
Miss Frances stoughtOn wears an afternoon
costume Of gray velvet. The coat is cut away
in the front and made quite long in the back
Silver fox forms the collar and cuffs. The
skirt ls made on plain lines. Miss stoughtoR's
hat d OF black velvet with a violet plume en-
eirclinE the crown.
Green broadeloth has been chosen BY Mrs.
Henry @. Muslin Tor 3 street suit. The skirt
has the conventional oEerskirt made long IN
the back ana cut short ana square II the front.
rhs seai Z Quits sAeFt and buttons close -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
NORTH PHILADELPHIA

Miss Helen A. Dunn, Of 1924 North 18th
street, gave dinner Thursday after tho Penn
Cornell game. Her guests were Miss AIyce
Hackett, of Phoenixville; Miss Anne Hahn.
Elsie Huber, William o'Malley Fred schilling,
OF Allentown; Edmund Butler, OF Brooklyn
who was captain OF the Cornell team Of 1912.
and Cranberry Miller, of Brooklyn, who also
played on the Cornell team in 1919
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TIOGA

Mrs. Mary c. Sandman, Of Tioga, announces
the engagement of her daughter, Miss May Isa-
belle Sandman, to Joseph P. Carroll, Of this
city Owing to the recent death of Mr.. Sand
man, the announcement was made privately.
only the immediate families being present No
date has been set for the wedding.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mrs William ]. Jennings. of 4sl5 Walton ave-
nue.. entertained her bridge club yesterday aft
erRoon.
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GERMANTOWN

Mrs. q. E. DennlstOn OF schoolhouse lane.
accompanied by her daughters. Miss Anna
DenniSton, Miss Margaret DsnnlstOn and Miss
Kathlyn Denniston, 10 spending the holidays
with Mr. and MrA Henry Booth OF Hunting
don, Pa Mrs. Booth Miss Lsonora Dem
niston before her marriage in October.
Miss Grace Malcolm has issued invitations
for dinner to be given at the Philadelphia
Cricket Club on Friday night, December II. be-
fore the club dance. The guests win include
Miss Constance Gummsy and her Nance Robert
Cope. and Miss Gertrude oummey and her
hAnee. ]. Ramsey Van Rodsn. also several
other young people who have recently an
nouneed their engagements.
Mr.. and Mrs. William 8. Lloyd. OF Ss5 Harvey
street. have their guests MrA william j.
Lloyd. Mrs. William n Easton and Doctor
Easton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad s. Grove. OF s6ol Quincy
street. win entertain today az dinner At the
Union Lsagus after the Army ana Navy gams
Their guests win include Miss Elisabeth Steele,
OF Annapolis; Conrad g. Grove. 80. their son.
who Is q third elassman at the Naval Academy;
Miss Mary Grove and her nance. Andrew Nc
Gown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mrs. II. II. Richman, OF 1212 North 42d street.
entertained her Friday card club at luncheon
and bridge yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Reese. of +So Walnut
street, have issued invitations for dinner
dance on Friday night December Il. at the
Adelphia
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ROXBOROUCH

Miss Eleanor Ashworth Morris, of 21o Ro-
chelle avenue. wlssahickon. is entertaining
over the weekend Miss Lille Keith. of New
York, a classmate at st. Josephs College,
Chestnut Hill.
The Boys Club recently organized at the
homo OF Mrs Charles B. Bennett, on Mana
yunk avenue, has elected these oficers Pres-'
dent. Gilbert Bucher; vice president Jay
Gneis: secretary Raymond Innes; treasurer,
Norman Steinruck. Among other members are
Paul Fleming, Leonard Van Fossen. Charles
Hlnkle. Joseph Wrigley and Alvin soley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

The Misses James will entertain their 500
club on Monday evening at their home, 1925
Ritner street The game will be followed by
a luncheon The members Of the club are Miss
Anna Djorup, Miss Helen Brooks, Miss Blanche
Dove, Miss Bstolle Dove. Miss May Lynch, Miss
Gladys MonSalvetge. Miss Gertrude Loney.
Miss Belle Lennerhirt, Miss Irene James, Miss
Marie James, Miss Augusta James, Miss Evelyn
James and Miss Muriel James.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles s. Davis Of 2512 South
Garnet street, In the Girard Estate, win enter
tain at dinner Tuesday next, followed by
cards. Their guests will be Lieutenant Com
mRnder r. s. Reyes, U. S. NJ, and Mrs Reyes,
Lieutenant Commander G. A. Blssett, U. s. NJ,
and Mrs. Bissett and Lieutenant G. A. Lutz. U.
s. M. c.. and Mrs. Lutz.
Lieutenant Commander q. A Bissett, q. s.
N, and Mrs. Bssett will have as their guestS
over the weekend Lieutenant A s. Sheppard,
U. s. NJ. c., and Mrs. Sheppard of Newbury-
port, Mass, and Commander r. L. Bsset u S.
N, Of Harrodsburg KY, who came to the
city this morning for the Army-Navy game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter NJ. Fowler. OF Oak Lane
are being congratulated upon tho birth OF a
daughter, Jane Fowler. Mrs. Fowler before
her marriage was Miss Helene Springer.
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Mrs. W. s. schellenEer, Of wyncots, has gone
to Clifton Springs, N. T., where she will Join
Mr.. schsllengsr for several days.
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KENSINGTON

DR.. and Mrs. Lewis Diamond, of sO25 Frank
ford avenue, will give musicale. followed by
a luncheon, this evening in honor of Miss
Elsie carman. Among the guests present win
be Miss Rose Singer, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Jacob
son, Miss Rose Baron. S. Libron. r. jacobson.
Mrs. r. Diamond Miss s. Diamond and DR.. and
Mrs. Lewis Diamond
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LANSDOWNE

Mrs. Daniel G. Murphy. Of En North Ssth
street. has returned from Johnstown, Pa. where
she visited her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. John
Bert Den
AirS Frank Eton Of Fort washington. Pa. Is
visiting her mother. Mrs- u T. DARBY. e south
LansesWas Nssaas. gsF ths hslidAya
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Richter, of 1886 Oxford
street. will receive December 6 from to 6
o'clock in celebration of their 25th wedding
anniversary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mrs. Daniel Kennedy Miss Helen A. Dunr
and Miss Alyce NJ. Hacltett, of Phoenlxville
will spend the weekend In New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

George Jarvis and L. Bislsr, students at
Princeton University, spent Thanksgiving as
the guests OF Mrs. H. H. @, sharpless and
Miss Henrietta stursis at ''LSburnums." Chel-
ten Hills.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
WILMINGTON

Mr.. and Ars J. Milton Eekard entertained
at dinner last night, in honor Of the approaeh+
ing marriage OF their daughter, Miss sarah
Elisabeth Eeksrd and Edward OHerran. -
Pittsburgh The marriage viii take place next
Tuesday night At the home Of hir. ana alrs.
Eeksrd, 20e Boulevard. Mr. Eckard 8 8 aelE
known drusgist OF this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr. and Mrs C Mosler, Of 2ss7 Frankford
avenue save a dinner on Thanksgiving to a
number OF their friends. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell, OF Logan; Mr. and Mrs.
Kolp, Of Logan; Mr.. and Mrs. t. dosier, Miss
Mary Mason OF Chester Mrs r. Taylor, Miss
Helen Taylor and Mr. and Mrs G. Mosier.
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Photo by Eugene o'Conner

MISS MARGARET HANDY BURTON
Miss Burton is the debutante daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Burton. She was introduced
to society at dansant given November l9 by
her parents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Triheld OF S71s North
nth street. will give at home from to 6
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in celebration of
their 25th wedding anniversary, which occurred
on November 26. The house will be decorated
with autumn foliage and chrysanthemums.
They will be assisted in receiving by their
daughters, the Misses Della and Clara Triheld;
Miss Fay Burger Miss Reba Trompetter Miss
Adele Strauss and Miss Reba Polak
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Mr.. ana Mrs. Henry 3. Thompson hava q.
their weekend guests ME and MFs Wnlan g.
Psyton, q New Xork ana aIias Batty carson
q the aama city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

The J. F. Social has been reorganized for
the winter. Miss Bessie Devn will entertain
the members tomorrow night at a212 North
Potter street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Morris Ringold, OF Milwaukee, Wis. is spend
ing the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs, s. Ringold
OF $3.50 Frankford avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

81. DAYID.s-1Ilss Boyd. who has been enter
tanned BY ar. and Mrs.. Edwin, OF ST. Davids
read. has returned 70 her home u Louisville,
Ky
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Henry @. Muslin Tor street suit The skirt
has the conventional oEerskirt made long IN
ths back ana eut short ana square n the front.
Ths se4i = quits shoFt and buttons close -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Miss Frances stoughtOn wears an afternoon
costume OF gray velvet The coat Is cut away
in the front and made quite long in the back.
Silver fox forms the collar and cuffs The
skirt is made on plain lines Miss stOughtoR's
eircling the crown.
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l5c Glycerine,
&c

GiyrCrln" a n Il
Rose Water, an
excellent skin To-
tiuu. |-ouuCC bot
ties
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BIG STORE GIVES 100
BOYS NEW CLOTHES
SakS & Company Distributes
oVercosts and Suits to
Needy Children.

1t was just like the Cinderella story.
where the fairy sodmothcr touched the
little scullcry maid with n wand and
transformed her into beautifully
gowned princess. only these were thin
ly-clad little urcnirs. who. with almost
magic celebrity, were clothed i'm man
nor of which no young prince OF royal
blood need be ashamed.
That Is just what happened at tho
store OF Saks & Co, at Seventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue, where lnn
boys we're presented with handsome new
overcoaIs. and some of the more needy
were given caps. shoes, suits, or other
articles of. clothing as their individual
cases demanded. II was the thirtv-first
annual distribution of clothing 60 the
poor children OF Washington by this
firm.
The doors Of the store we're not opened
until 10 O'Clock. but before Q. there was
2 crowd of youngsters waiting outside.
each gripping an order for an overCoat
and inspecting with an air of proprietor
ship the clothing displays in the win
dows
Two policemen were on hand to pre-
serve order. but there was little need Of
their presence as the boys were as much
on their good behavior as though they
himself.
tS IsadC SdnS, general manager Of
Saks & CO.. and C. S. Daniel, manager
of the clothing department. approached
the store they saw two tiny little fellows
making all speed in the same direction.
Merry Christmas. young men. Where
are you bound for" hailed Mr.. Cans.
We're going down to Saks' to git
a cowboy suit an overcoat." said the
older one, AN we gotta hurry
m going that way myself" said
Mr.. Cans. Have you got your ticket
for a coat
No, but | guess maybe l can get
one and maybe brudder can. too" came
the hopeful rejoiner
Mr.. Cans surveyed the clothes of the
pair with a critical eye, and. even
though they had no ticket. their need
of warmer clothing was evident So he
escorted the little fellows to the store
and the stock of Saks & Co. is shy
two small overcoats and a cowboy slut.
in consequence.
Two other boys. one ten years old.
and his brother, year younger. were
fitted out with the first overcoats they
ever owned. The note from the Asso-
ciated Charities stated that their pa
rents were unable TO properly clothe
Them
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SEVEN BAT TAL|ONS
W|PEDOUT IN BATTLE
Siberians RepuIse Wurtemburg
Regiments in Fierce Bayonet
Charge on BzUra River.
Continued from First Page

hey hold the right bank Of the Vistula
as far west as Plock and thus can pre-
cut the Germans from using the river
for keeping their army supplied. and
hat along the whole Of the rest of the
'front.' they have rivers and streams 10
fall behind when hard pressed.
The fighting in The Caucasus is pro-
oedins.' the official Russian statement
cday asserts. with the Russians
assuming the offensive in the direction
Of. Surykamyth. This Turkish outposts
we're repulsed along the whole front.
-Nfter stubborn resistance in the direc-
ton OF Van. the Turks we're compelled
20 retreat with considerable losses"
In the wesT the allies are feeling for
= weak spot in the German line. Mining
md sappin-S, artillery duels. attacks and
counter attacks. and, in fact. every
means OF warfare, are being employed
Belgium and France in their efforts
% force the Germans to give UP their
resent lines Of defense. Some advance
has been made, but only against stub
born opposition and counter attacks
IS Eich succeed occasionally in recover
'ls the ground that the allies have
AIKEN at great cost
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Goods, l21hc

| n Z I u Il in :
SCHrfS. : h = N
and CenterpicCcS,
various STYLES.
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ALLIES MAKE GAINS
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Confined from First Page

sumed the offensive and drove forward
under a heavy cannonade- They sue
ceeded in dislodging the German de-
tachment that was holding the ap-
proaches of an important bridge at this
point. and took possession of the struc-
tuTe.
Along the battle front south from
Apres, along the Lys, and southwark
along the Olse. the fighting has been
particularly furious
Just 20 the southwest of Ypres az the
village OF Zwartelem there was a des-
perate encounter when the British at
tempted to take the town. They were
met by a heavy artillery fire and almost
before the British infantry attack was
started the Germans left their trenches
III counter attack and the two bodies
clashed in the open. Fierce hand-tO-
hand lighting resulted, in which the
Germans We're gradually forced back
into the streets OF the town. They fell
back almost TO the line of their artil-
lery when they recovered and made
stand. haltinc the advance of the B-it-
ish. but only after the latter had sue
ceeded in establishing themselves in 4
group Of houses on the southern side Of
the village
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SC Tumblers,

crystal - ! a : :
Water TumbleTs.
fun size: beauti-
fully decorated.