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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Around the Clubs

The New Century Club. l24 South 18th
street, will give n reception In honor OF
Mrs. Pethick Lawrence. OF London. Eng
land, this afternoon, at o'clock. The
president, Mrs. II. S. Prentiss Nichols,
will be assisted in receiving by Miss Ma
thalie Wilson and the junior members OF
the club. This reception win afford the
club members an opportunity to per-
sonally meet Mrs. Lawrence, who is In
this country in the interest OF peace.
Mrs. Lawrence is a well-lSnown sociolo-
gist, and has done much toward aiding
the working girls OF London.
ON Monday December Is, at $3.50 p. M.
there will be an open meeting at the
Philomusian Club. Mrs. Charles Chal-
mers Collins. State vice president of the
National Federation OF Musical Clubs
will speak on side Lights OF the Ma
tional Federation of Musical Clubs"
This win be followed by miscellaneous
program OF compositions by American
composers. Miss Louise De Ginther.
Miss Florence Lewis and Mrs. Woodward
will sing soprano solos. Mrs. j. II. Stopp
will give a recital on the piano and Mrs
u, p. Linch win be the aecompanist.
The Literature and Art Committee OF
the Philomusian Club, of which Mrs Will
liam Potter Davis, Jr., is chairman. Will
hold drama talk on Monday morning,
at ii O'Clock. Mrs. Beulah -. Jay, OF
the IAttle Theatre. will speak. This
meeting is open 10 all members and their
friends.
The regular club classes OF the New
Century Club, OF which Mrs Charles w.
Nevin is chairman, Is still continuing. The
Monday Morning Class will meet at 1890
TO discuss Stories OF the Nations" Miss
Jane Campbell Is leader OF this interest
ing department Mrs. John @. Trautwine,
Jrr VIII speak on the EARLY Water
Works OF Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
HOW TWO GIRLS SPENT XMAS
An Interesting Chat

Four girls were gathered around the
tea table. AS soon as the little copper
kettle had begun its quaint singing Mar
jorie dropped in the fragrant tea-ball.
Polly drew out the cups, dropping cream.
sugar, lemon. clover, etc, in as her
friends directed.
"Oh. dear. what can do about this?
You know just spent hours making up
a list for my Christmas purchases, and
here I've gone and lost It! I wanted to
shop all day tomorrow and be done with
It all at once. What would you advise,
Dolly" asked her twin sister, frowning
at the little English mullins.
MY dear. how can you bother about
such a silly thing? Surely you can re-
member the things and write them again.
BY the way. do you remember how we
spent Christmas last year"
do tell us about It. I just hate to
wait for things. and you can entertain
us until the tea draws"
well, last Christmas we left college
to spend the holidays with our new
Uncle George. We had never seen him
before, and he had married Aunt Grace
Just a few months before. He is one of
those men who have queer notions about
girls travelling alone-imagine I'll Any
how, he said he'd meet our train at some
silly little station near Philadelphia at 10
in the morning
I'VE landed at this place and not
soul was on the platform. No sign of
Uncle Georgel My dear we were scared
to death! There wasn't a soul in sight,
and here it was Christmas Day, and we
were alone in a stupid, dirty little town!
A snubby-nosed newsboy informed us
that there was only one hotel, One look
at it was enough. It was one OF those
commercial places where the men smoked
In the front windows. with their feet ON
the backs Of chairs
Then Dolly got an idea Let's &c
visit Snubby's homep she said. The poor
little kid was tickled to death with the
ride In real taxicab, We found he had
six little brothers and sisters, and you
wouldn't believe me when tell you that
they were going to make Christmas din
ner OF some old potatoesl Well, we just
bundled the children up and piled them
into the taxi (yOu never saw such dis
gusted driver; his face looked like the
breaking up OF a hard winter) and we
bought a huge turkey and cranberries,
fruit, sweet potatoes. candy. celery. beans,
carrots. cream puns, cake galore. pie and
just punches OF eookies We wound up
By inhioting the driver with a freezer
fun Of ice cream. My. but he was Jared.
You couldn't tell him ana the freezer
apart" giggled her twin.
ITO make a long story short, We set
the table and Mrs. Snubby-whosa name
was MeFadden-eooked the meal Poor
soul. she hadn't cooked one for so long
that she didn't DO herself proud BY any
means While we were romplng and
playing with the youngsters and removing
turkey bones from baby's throat, Who
walks In but Uncle GsorBei You see. the
tazicab has returned 10 the station for
tbs next train and the driver had told
Uncle George where We were. II we
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Across the Counter

The shopping is almost entirely for
Christmas gifts at present, but gifts are
of all kinds, down to the most practical.
Anything for the desk makes an at
tractive glft. especially so when desk is
a new acquisition and childish toys have
but recently been laid aside.
Very attractive desk sets in brass sell
for $3.50.
Ink well, blotter. a holder for letter
paper and postcards, a paper knife and
calendar stand are included In the set.
Leather sets in stamped and embossed
leather range in price from 81 to a very
high figure
Separate articles for the desk make
welcome gifts. A brass stamp box. for
instance, that costs only % cents, comes
In several forms and designs.
A pen tray, large enough for pen, PEN
ellis. penknife and eraser is a most ac-
ceptable form a gift can take to the per-
son who scribbles.
A stationery holder for odds and ends
of stationery costs 80 cents in an attract
i've dull bronze.
Extension book racks, that make 1t pos
sible to have few books on windOw-sil.
or in some odd position, come in wood,
brass. bronze and in lacquer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
IE HOUSEHOLD CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS A

Perhaps no meal In the entire week
has such peculiar qualities as the Sunday
nlsht supper. on weekdays there is
continuous procession Of regular staiu
dinners, Of definite courses, set IN inc
routine way. There is frequently 100
the chance that the weekday evening
meal will be hurried or delayed because
OF a congested subway or that fatal man
from out OF town who kept your husband
at the last moment.
But Sunday night is frequently and de-
iiehtfully the maids night of, the family
is alone by itself or there are rev
guests in the most intimate, lelsurelv
wav, The good Sunday dinner has been
appreciatiyely slowed away, and no def
mite time has been set for that slight
refreshment the Sunday night supper calls
to mind. II we feel like eating at we
will do so, or n hunger does not approach
until ., no matter.
The Sunday night supper is n variable
feat. IL can be set according to our
appetites. 1t also violates all canons OF
COURSES" 1t is different, odd, plquant,
and-most easily served Indeed, the chief
virtue of the Sunday night supper should
be it's easy service. All silver and china
can be arranged beforehand on COM
modious tray II there is to be hot
beverage like cocoa. coffee or bouillon,
one OF the vacuum bottles can be Inn
pressed into service so that there need
be no delay over this item at the last
moment
or course the chafing dish and small
table cooking equipment lend themselves
eNcellently to the Sunday night supper.
The main dish, indeed, can emerge chaf-
ing-dishward just when desired. There
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
MODES OF THE HOUR

lace. sometimes passed on from one gene
ration to another.
There Is no prettier use TO which they
can be put than in the fashionlng Of
the jabot
It Is a becoming fashion and softens
the somewhat severe effect Of the high
collar
jab0t and the hrmer qualities fan as
gracefully as lace.
Although knitting Is the handWork Of
the year. there must be odd moments
when a strip Of null could be- scall0Ded
and eyoleted and embroidered.
Hemsdtchins Is one Of the easiest forms
Of hand work and iabot In the shape
Of two straight pieces. one above the
other. Is hemstitched at both ends.
"A smart blouse seen recently was made
of dark blue GeQrsette crepe "A yoke
extended over the ah0ulder line ga front
and Two groups Of tueks Ia clusters q
IL were laid Qn either side
The standing collar Of the same ma
tenal was trimmed az the base with
narrow band OF black satln finished with
q smart little tailored bow. A double
lahot of heinstitehed nuu depended nom
thu bo8 ne lower end falling 20 within
few inches Of The waist line.
The sleeves ~ this Blouse were long
and SCI ln at the shoulder From below
3 cun. whieb consisted cf . row o.
feeEs a fafae fei about tHo ana q half
Iaehas deep. aiLh haluslitehsd edge
- 4uii 81 tatiste hanqmade.
pnelaf1ed 81 nans women u luques-
laa4a p caIfeelilzs u rezeat ana
SOS eH 1eF eF atIn ne
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
FOR THE WOMAN AND THE HOj
ON CHRISTMAS GIVING
Ellen Adar Says That the Wrong Spirit Is Too Fre-
ouenflu Seen

The spirit Of Christmas giving has from
time imfnenoriai been lauded TO the
skies. but the reverse side OF the picture
Il somewhat obvious. Too many people
.sive because they feel they have to give,
not because they want TO give. The ul-
tsrior motive r. all too frequently upper
most and the donor Is inwardly making
lightning calculations as to pros and cons.
think that Christmas often breeds
. most unchristianllke spirit. And why7
The solution Is not far TO seek A spirit
q commercialism has entered into this
business OF gift-giving Heaven loves a
cheerful giver. But are the majority Of
people cheerful givers7 Just listen to
nome OF the conversations that go on
everywhere at this season of the year.
and then pause duly and mediate. This
superhuity of gift-giving Is too often
at bottom but a travesty OF the spirit Of
hindliness
NEED really give a gift to Mrs.
zones this year2" exclaims Mrs. Smith
with a look of thunder on her brow. "1t
is too absurd Last Christmas she gave
mo that hideous crochet antlmlcassar that
she had no use for herself. II must have
como over with the Pilgrim Fathers by
the looks of III Every time she comes
70 call she gazes around the parlor for
Il and 1 guess she knows quite well that
have thrown it out. But know she'll
expect me to give her something this
year. so 1 guess I'll have tor
Mrs. Jones, too, is not without her
ar 4
stop sending over Christmas present.
Her things are 30 expensive that feel
real mean giving her the things l do,
but tber I cant afford anything better.
don't care much about Mrs. Smith,
anyhow"
Tho motive OF Christmas giving cannot
always bear too deep an analysis unfor-
tunateiy. Added to the spirit of CONNER
ciaIlsm there is the "takc-all-and- give
by certain type Of person as an occa-
sion for accommodating a store of useful
gifts. If tho gifts do not prove useful
or acceptable, the receiver has been
known to take them back to the store
and get certain percentage of the money
expended on them by the glver. This
seems a peculiar proceeding, but It is
mono the less true.
A spirit of rivalry often proves the
Rctuating force in Christmas giving
Mamie gives Sadie n silver-bacled toilet
set Then she feels really irritated when |
her friend presents her with a gold-htted |
dressing-case, and, instead of accepting |
the handsome present with gratitude
feels perfectly aggrieved that Its magnih- |
cence has quite ecllpsed her less expensive |
gift.
In the department stores at present one
overhears many groans from weary and |
heated shoppers. "Oh, how l do detest |
Christmas time and this wretched pres
ent buylngl" 1 heard woman exclaim
the other day. Obviously she spoke out
Of the fiilness OF her heart. Her appear
ance carried out the lamentation of her
voice. Her face was flushed and she
wore a worried look. Her hat was awry
aud part OF her hair was struggling down
in unbecoming wisps. She carried an UNI
brelia, fur coat, a mum, chain-purse
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Christmas Gifts
Useful Ents

A few Of the following suggestions may
be useful 10 the busy shopper. especially
II she is trying 70 think up last min
ute" gift;
Muadera Ia every shade ara very fash
ionable this year. They COME In Wool and
silk. The wool ones cost 81 and the silk
ones from IS up. You can get them to
match almost any gown OF az least 10
contrast with Il.
We've had crepe de chine handker-
chiefs and the nnest Of lace ones, and now
the shops are showing the chiffon
'hanky.r You would hardly believe thar
It only costs 80. ana has a Charming eol-
cred border, TOO.
The most poDular perfumes. both
French and Aruencau. are displayed III
the most attractive Of cases These range
"a price fr1m ID = So 5 bottle.
The hand painted aachet envelopes are
caarialrs ana qaiF sect tac
cute pcs ldsa g the suali hzg aHs5
a5th ee s y sot W
tea r W IH# atn ca4a a1l-
ozs Wh es s ss Sal 4hs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Snapshots in the Market

Meat prices remain rather stable. The
following may be a suggestion for the
Sunday dinner:
Rib roast OF beef is q cents to 30
cents n pound.
Leg of lamb Is 25 cents n pound.
Lamb chops cost 25 cents to 30 cents a
pound.
Sweetbreads range IN price from 30
cents to 81 a pound,
Veal outlets are 80 cents n pound.
Fresh ham is 20 cents a pound.
Mutton chops are % cents to 30 cents
a pound.
Sucking pigs are 1915 TO SL75.
Guinea fowl are $l35 a pair.
Squads, per pair, are 65 cents to 90
cents.
Sirloin steak costs 80 cents pound
Roast veal is % cents pound.
Chickens, frying, are 25 cents n pound
Stewing chickens are % cents pound
Brolling chickens are 30 cents pound.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER
Bv MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERlCK
,,vr,,or OF THE NEW HoUsnleEBPuNe'"

r..d h. no unpleasant rising from ths
tabie. no depriving the family OF her
nresapee because the hostess must serve
Fro,n the Kitchen. This repast lends It
seIf particularly to self-servlce plan, and
Thus gains in intimacy and charm.
All Of the ordinary roast, fry and bosl
arc outre In this repas intime The
main dish should be particularly appe-
tiginr and literally as well as hgura-
ti,,oiy have pep" in the language Of
tbo day. All Of the so-caled deviled
"a, Nevyburs mixtures are good, whether
~ ovsters. clans, salmon or chicken and
beef. Eggs shirred, pleated, gathered
and tucked, with furnishings OF pimento,
bacon. snrdlnes and tomato sauce, make
tootbsone tidbits. Sandwiches OF all
binds can be prepared in advance and
sovo s-nace on the table. Some sort of
nrcseryed fruit or q salad instead with
inst n smack OF cake, cookie or TART
and that is all.
paner mates and naplSlns OFFER their
services 10 the Sunday night hostess.
Most attractive decorated sets come for
a few cents and after adding their touch
of color to the meal can be cheerfullv
dropped into the waste receptacle leav-
ing nothing but the silver and cup or
two to wash. Here is suggestion or
two for next Sunday night:
oyster and bacon rolls
Toasted cheese sandwiches Hot boullOn
Canned strawberries Sunshine cake
Kidneys and minced ham
Sardine and pimento sandwiches
Hot coffee
Orange gelatine Fruit bars
Anohovy deviled eggs
Toasted water crackers and cream cheese
Preserved ginger
Hot cocoa, whipped cream
Copyright 1914, by Mrs. Christine Frederick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
How One Girl Made Good
The Little soubrette

The girl who works for her own living
and is making success of things is
nearly always interesting TO meet, and
Miss Alma Fleming, the gay little SOU
brette, at present playing here in bur-
lesque. is no exception to the rule.
"Yes, / love my work and am very
anxious to get right to the top of the
ladder" she said earnestly, II have been
working for five years now, ever since
graduated from Grammar school at the
age OF "a. 1 started by singing "in the
spotlight" in moving picture shows out
home in Indiana. II was nice sort of
work. 1 used to stand right back OF the
plano and wear my hair like boy and
a tailored waist and collar and tie, so
when the light was turned on me. the
audience used to wonder whether 1 really
was boy or not"
What did you do after the spotlight
performance
Just what all other girls with ambi-
tion have dons-I went to New York, the
Mecca of the would-be successful" Miss
Fleming smiled remlniscently and ones
thoughts drifted to the vision of the
plucky little girl, who "Salamander" wise
and at the quite immature age of IS had
faced the loneliness of a boarding
house garret and the dreary tramplng
from agent 10 agent in search of work.
II wasn't long in getting work, how
ever" she continued quickly, II got quite
a good cabaret Job, and held II for a long
while. Then my present manager heard
me sing, and gave me this opportunity
TO make good. I felt so thankful when
I succeeded in pleasing him, not only for
my own sake but also for my mother
She is quite dependent on me, you see.
and has been ever since was II. like
her TO have everything she wants. and my
only regret Is that / can't see her
oftener. as she's out I'm Indianal'
Don't you find the two-performances-
a-day business fatgulns?'
"Oh, no" was the quick reply. Why!
out West, where we are now going. we
give two performances on Sundays as
we'll, Burlesque is the best paying busI-
ness, / think, and l like It immensely.
There are too many lay-offs in vaude-
Vile"
what about the temptations OF the
stage?'
why, It's up to the girl herself every
time, and sensible girl can take care
OF herself! AS a matter Of fact, the
home girl has Just as many temptations
as we do, but the difference is that pso-
pie always give her the beneht OF the
doubt. We stay in each town about a
week. and the first thing l do after set
tling down Is 70 hunt up church. You
may think this a little strange for a bur-
lesque actress, but / have always stuck
TO this plan / find the church asrvics
very soothing after the weeks work, and
l would not miss II for anything"
What qualities do you think the stage
calls forth7"
'Aii ones patience, and all ones tactw
was the quick reply. The life makes
you charitable and broad-minded too.
Lots OF pluck and grit are demanded, and
you need 10 be very philosophical-in fact,
| quite a stoie-to make good. All the
same. think L a splendid profession, and
/ am quite ia love with IT,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

- the endeayor to establish the high
eaiiaf. startling effects, odd and outre
IDEAS are exhibited that could hardly
hope to ind place in the general favor.
The most that they can DO Is to stimulate
~ Interest IN the possibilities in neck
4ns unless they oYerreaoh their mark
zal arIne about a violent reaction.
Ths fashion illustrated today belongs
= thla extreme class. and It Is presented
- 8 novelty and NOT aa vogue that
haa obtained or Is likely 10 obtain posi-
ton - any consideration.
lhs standing collar. ia mddihed form.
Is recognized fashion, however and
tHef4 are many varieties that are b0th
saeafui and pleasing
AlanY q the newest hiouses are made
4Ilh eolIaFs 81 their Own material This
e naIed most often when crepe de chine
- re popular Georsette crepe is em-
nI1te1 The standing collar with the
z4l blouse is usually eomDroHuises
eh = tie back ana open in front
Iha nlaase pictured b one Of the bro
dta aIIza of Asaeriean manufacture. FOR
Ie decized vogue Is predicted. Il IS
ss4 ~ ana much hEnter Ia quality
Ian she regulation brocaded silks o.
41 6sl 3 a. apfliqae lace of an in-
zte 4ndi t14t -. a. ineApensIvs
zHaza1 lace eaH pe taat there %
lass haE "a Efanaa or Germany
aaefa maeh ~ re Brussels
cons 4e sitao'it
4 = ~
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

and nine parcels. did pity her She was
q melancholy victim OF this modern craze
Of Christmas shopping.
Tho habit Of gift giving Is a very de-
lishtful thing. but It can be overdone.
Let us confine our presents to those for
whom we really care, or TO those for
whom VIC have n sincere respect and re-
gard. Beyond that, the donating OF gifts
Is not only unnecessary but quite insin-
cere. For a gift should be the outward
token OF remembrance and esteem.
Where neither Of these feelings exists, Il
merely becomes token OF emptiness and
inslncerity ELLEN ADAIR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

hadn't been twins we might have been
lost forever"
But what about the Snubbys?" asked
Marjorie.
"Oh. yes; the Snubbys ate and ate and
Mrs. Snubby insisted on praying for US
out loud, and Baby Snubby recited for us,
and Uncle George was too dear for any
thing. He laughed until he cried and
wasn't a bit cross! We"
Heavens, Marjorie. what is this liquid?
It's never tea. It's the color Of mahogany.
Those twins failed to remember that I
limited this recital to the time when the
tea was drawn"
''wen, we all enjoyed the story Inn
mensely. And ! think 1t was a grand
way to spend Christmas! Don't your"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12
Divorce Abroad and at Home

In Switzerland there is one divorce for
every q Inafriagesi in France one for
every 30; In Germany one for every IA:
In England one for every 400, and In the
United States one in every l2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-12

correspondcnes 04 general interest
q Homsn rsadeFs will Be printed en
this paas. such corrsspoadenee shcaid
ha addresses 10 ths Wemanis EditaF,
evening Lsaaar.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-20

The residence of Judge Bell and
Bitch, in the eastern part of the
city, has recently undergone some
substantial improvements and alter
fort and appearance. Two large
rooms have been added on the east
side, living room downstairs,
which is finished in mission, and a
commodious sleeping apartment and
two screened-in sleeping porches up
stairs. Large square columns now
support the yerandas and add very
much to the attractiveness Of the
place.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-20
RESCUED FROM THE RUINS
Burke Died "a Few Hours Later in
the Hospital

St. Louis, March 20.-His calls for
a drink of water yesterday led to the
rescue OF Thomas Burke from the
ruins of the ST. Louis Seed Com
pany's building 81 hours after the
structure had collapsed under weight
of fallen wall of the Missouri Ath-
letic club building.
Rescuers who had been digging in
the ruins all night were working to
eXtricate body when they were
startled by Burke's call for help.
After so men had worked for half
and hour they found Burke pinned
under a section of flooring. He was
rushed to a hospital where he was
treated for injuries to his feet.
Near Burke was found the body of
an unidentified man bringing the
total dead recorded to six
Burke died at a hospital several
hours after being taken from the
ruins.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-20
MAJORITY FOR THE MEASURE
Suffragettes Lost, but Jubliant Over
Size of their Vote in the
Senate

Washington, March 20.-The suf-
fragettes lost their fight in the Sen
ate yesterday for a resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the federal
constitution giving women the bal
lot. The vote was thirty-fve for the
measure and thrity-fOur against. a
two-thirds affirmative vote being re-
Quired for passage, and when it was
over suffragist leaders jubilantly
pointed to the majority Of one as
conclusive proof that their cause had
scored a triumph in defeat, and was
UNNECESSARILY stronger than its OPP
cOncede
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-20

Judge Smith this morning fined
Venie Beckett and Matte Burnett
SIS each, and fined Bessie Lee $50.
fences as a warning, as the county
doesn't want the money. but the
sheriff and county Judge are deter
mined that liquor shall not be sold
in the resorts. If the defendants
are ever convicted in his court again,
Judge Smith will probably give them
the limit