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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
The Engaged Girl

II Is not necessary to send out an
nounosments OF the engagement A line
to the leading papers will bs found q very
good medium for publication.
A small luncheon TO ones intimate
friends is a favorits way OF announcing
an engagement. The girl usually wears
her ring and explains either before or
after comment Is made on It, It seldom
takes long for women to notice these
things.
Girls often start ''hope-ehssts" before
the night man comes on tho horizon. IL
is a very sensible idea. but care should
be taken not TO let the secret get out, as
men have an idea they may be snapped
up without their consent Girls are very
likely to ridiculs the precaution. 50 keen
your hops-ehest for yourself alone.
Girls who taxa or their engagement
rings when away are dialOyal 10 the man
who gave H. IL a ring Is bought by
months OF hard work on the mans side
and diamonds do not grow on tress-it is
good enough TO wear all the time
Jealousy is an unworthy passion. but
sometimes ungoyernable. Remember that
It hurts, too. and never try to hold a man
BY deliberately melting him 70 Jealousy.
II he Isn't worth straightforward treat
ment. let him 50. There are plenty Of
others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07

sleeve, were there, with an occasional
costume standing out prominently be-
cause Of its simplicity.
Evening gowns showed both Greek and
moyen age inspiration, and the chemise
froGk was also in evidence. Draped
bodices and draped skirts with short and
narrow trains were the tendency when
velvet was the material employed. while
tulls and chiffon were full and rufled.
Some relief to the monotony OF the ex-
hibition was caused by masquerade or
fancy-dress costumes, for the careful
study OF so many frocks was fatiguing
and It was impossible to form any opin-
ion as to which way the fashion wind OF
the future would blow.
That the materials were all OF Ameri-
can manufacture proved that in this re-
gard America can make a good showing.
The severance with Paris is too recent
to prove that inspiration was independ-
ent of that world centre OF dress de-
signing
A number of New York society women
of the younger generation sold pro-
grams, while men prominent socially were
in charge OF the ball that followed the
exhibit
Popular actresses are to auction of
the frocks donated by their creators and
no doubt interesting figures will result
when charity. society and fashion ara
all combined to the one purpose OF max
ing a generous contribution to the funds
of the Committee OF Mercy that "a try
ing to relieve the distress and suffering
OF many OF the victims of the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
Lovers Partings

There are moro ways of parting than
one, and sweethearts indulge in them all,
according to their individual characters,
The most painful and regrettable of
partings is that In which two separate
in anger. This is a parting which should
be avoided by every couple, for one never
knows what freak OF fate may Intervene
to render It a lasting separation.
Next comes the parting In grief and
yet in love. Circumstances occasion this
mournful yet not hopeless parting. Per-
haps the dire necessities Of life and the
lack OF means to supply them is the
cause.
A lover is poor, and he goes forth to
other lands to seek for his beloved COM
fort and sufflcienoy. And always with
him sails hope and trust The parting
is sad, yet the thought of the glowing
future alleviates It's sorrow, and so tears
are dried and grief Is banishsd in due
course,
Lastly, there is the temporary parting
which is but sweet anticipation of re-
union" Hands clasp one another as
though they could never let go, and eyes
gazo as though each moment were their
last. But 1t Is not so, and therefore of
all loves partings this causes no tears,
and its sighs are but soft and soon for
gotten.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
Take Care of Your Eyes

Nothing Is q greater beauty than clear
bright syeg. It Is one which every girl In
good health may possess. and Il goes far
3 redeem the piainest OF features.
4 esR simple hints on how TO bring
Akout this eye beauty win be useful
AZ intervals. = girl who uses her eyes
a a. snies or place OF business should
make polnt of closing them now and
aeain. 80 as 70 givs them complete rest
shs should shut the lids gsry gently 30
ss - rsIaA All me nerves around the eye
Iissif. 81 shs wnl set no seod from the
So.
Hhea tired. the eyes should be bathed
ailh really hot wetsr b. means Of = eIoth;
lhs hnE bath should be followed By a
e1sa one IN ths form q , eloth dipped IN
pure cole water
skors Eoing % hsd. the egss should
= hsratullV washed u relax the nerves
ana remove any dust
aeak solution OF baraclc water o. Of
zaHnaF water makes an e1esllsnt sys
4oHIe
aafnE = iEaiaa and m0yins vehicles
strain upua tha eyasi8hti worst q
81 = ths ael of reading ss ona walks.
IIh eaEa the syea should prozerVe their
z5 ~ inlo ED sses Ahd e pro2eE
~ as assa Nhen necessary thes aAl
a1ed = the eRd-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
WOMAN OUTSIDE THE HOME
Around the Clubs.

On Tuesday, November a. at $3.50 D. M.
an informal musical tea Will be given
at the Philomusian Club. The program
Is in charge OF Mrs. Paul B. Fenlon.
There will be very interesting address
by Harvey Maitland Watts on Music
VS.. Noise" This will be followed by
musical selections by Mrs. NJ. A. Mitchell
and Mrs. L. G. Paine, vIolinists Mrs.
j. V. Eynon and Mrs. Charles p. Hopkins
viii be their accompanies.
The chorus of the New Century Club
will rehearse on Saturdays, November 7,
II. p and z, under the direction of Miss
Martha Barry. Plans are being made for
very interesting program this season,
to be shared by every member OF the
club.
The Red Cross and Belgian relief work
is not being overlooked by the junior So
elal section OF the Century Club. On
Tuesday, November 10, at $3.50 o'clock. the
irst junior section tea will take place.
In order to make the teas more than
merely social in character, the members
are invited by the committee In charge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
How to Make Pin Money

Money makes the mare CO." There
are great many mares nowadays who
are stopping by the wayside. apparently.
for rather protracted rest In other
words. since the stock market has been
so uncertain, there a great many girls
who are looking for a chance 20 make
some spending money. BY the immortal
order OF things, money Is so easily got
ten rid OF and 80 hard 10 get hold of
One way OF getting hold OF 1t was dis
covered by q girl OF limited means.
She had been In the habit OF making her
own clothes, and, OF course, knew quite
BIT about sewing. Just month or two
before holiday tims she sent word around
among her friends that she would make
lingerie. either OF q standard pattern or
copied from any model sent her. for al
most cost price. OF course, every one
knows the enormous prices one has to
pay IN the department stores for hand
or even maehlne-made underwear This
sirl bought her goods wholesale. using
her dreaamakeFs discount as her only
proht. In this way both her patrons and
she benefited By Il
She made several samples, ranging IN
price from simple muslin pieces 10 stun
lace. trlnmed with garlands Of French
flowers. Materials which people had al
ready bought were utilized, too. The or
ders came astUnishingiy soon. Whsn her
samples wers shown. Several ladies Of
tered 10 taks them 70 their bridge clubs
and show them there. This, OF course.
uas 8 perfect sola mine fqE, the little
d9eesmaker. she is doing vsfy nicely IN
deed now. This Is only one idee from a
great many giIds who have made up their
minds 10 succeed ana have done 20.
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There e.. are GOOD a., ran ..S.si.. in The sea

4
As ever yet were caught"
Not only this. but there are countless
billions Of them, costing nothing to raise
or feed, pasturinE free from babyhcod
to maturity and responding so freely to
the lurs OF the trawlinE line or the win
ming embrace OF the net that We might
almost say they come to market by them
selves
This ls the answer to the Jump In meat
prices. Europe has known It for q long
time and has apple dit we'll, to the great
relief of the poorer inhabitants. In
America we have Just discovered It, con-
sequentiy we think we have found a new
and wonderful thing.
we might have discovered II before, II
the prevailing American idea of ish had
not been summed UP in the words, FRI
day and fry. When we eat FISH only one
day In the week and incline to only
one way of cooking Il, the demand for
this plentiful, nutritious and delicious food
Is not likely to attain SUFFICIENT dimen-
sions to keep the price anywhere within
halllng distance of the supply.
We have found out in these days or
reckoning UP the cost that we have done
and are doing great many absurd
things. But of them all nothing could
be more absurd than the dumping over
board OF catch after catch OF ish which
in Europe would be regarded as treas
ure trove simply because Friday was
the only proper day to eat hnh and one
got tired Of fish anyhow.
As q consequence, the price OF fish has
been almost as high as that OF meat.
Under such conditions 1t had to be, or
tho fish dealers would all have been
forced out of business. In this instance
the failure to avail ourselves of God
given supply of food which could easily
be had for next to nothing has lain en-
tirely with the consumer.
Recently the attempt has been made
in New York to break UP this old Friday
superstition and 20 bring down tho price
Of hsh by creating an all-the-week de-
mand for Il. The campaign was headed
by a progressive newspaper which takes
great interest in food matters. The re-
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Milady's Toilet Table

The thin girls hair requires special at
tention. Since she IL moro or less lack
ing In line and distinction, the hair makes
or mars her appearance. II she is not
in particularly good condition, her hair
will be poorly nourished and faded look
ing. Try to study your face and decide
upon a becoming coitfure. If 1t is truly
II for every freak of fashion that comes
along. The thin girl can't afford this;
she must make herself become her
couture. and not vice versa like the
round. baby-faced girl.
Always hold your head up, even II you
are thin. II brings out the fine line from
throat to chest. 1t also makes the dou-
BILE chin impossible in later years, The
flesh becomes fabby and sags down on
thin woman when she begins to age and
such a double chin looks much worse
than one on a fat woman.
Rub witch hazel on your throat every
night II It is yellow or rough. Add to
this a tsaspoonful Of hydrogen peroxide
IL you want quicker bleach. Vary this
by a gentle massage with good cold
cream on alternate nights. After your
daily bath spray your throat with cold
water or rub with a small piece Of ice
and powder lightly.
Correct carriage Is the most important
thing for the thin girl. Avoid the So
called "debutante slouch"i It magnihes al
your defects. Fortunately for you, the
military influence in fashion demands the
straight unbending spine. Be sure to
proht by the fad. and your health and
looks will show IL
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THE TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE
Ellen Adair Depreciuies Its Ephcucrnl Charm,

the will poweri I have never once felt
see sick, and I've crossed a hundred
times"
He tells the old. old story OF the storm
when oil the other passengers and half
the stan were hors-de- combat, except
himselfl The stewards had to tie him TO
MS chair at dinner and rope the dishes
round his neck TO keep them anywhere
within mile OF him. But no. he wasn't
sea-siek, didn't even feel headachy, not
However, later on, when we have
fought our well-fought fight, and are
resting on the laurels Of victory, where
Is the dear old gentleman No one quite
knows. stiftlsh breeze has been blow
Ing for the last two days, and the sea Is
rather choppy.
lhen suddenly we notice that he ,s
among us again-rather pale, and with n
quiet and chastened air. we do NOT bear
the tale Of his other voyages now he
sats soberly and with a pensive nien
tiss .i.. ne peen seasick, we inquire sympa-
neuoallyE Oh, dear me, not He has
stayed In his stateroom for two dpvs he
sause ne mad eertnin private business
matera TO transact, and letters 10 Uritet
we nctioe that ho does not stay long
uoWn IN the stuffy saloon, but seeks tbe
upper deck, and lies pretty low IN his biz
eeTk & eheir. Oh, yes. he IL hardened
1t is n curious fact that. altbougb NJ,
land the average bore viii discuss bis or
her' ailments ad nauseam and delight in
hLuesoIne detail. yet on board shin this
unpieaeant habit dies a natural death.
res, passengers are all ashamed OF suf.
lerlng from mal-de-mer.
inc ship's concert Is another very try
.ns orueal. Strange heRrt-burnings sprins
up around the festive scene. Mas sn,itS
10 going to sing n luet v,ith NJ, 49,.
and MISS Brown is quite inoensed thereat
Until MT TomplSlns offers to sit beside
her at the concert, whereupon she revives
sunleiently to say that she doaa
nope Miss Smith won't select 20 that
We two were MayingI" for her song. he.
eause 1t reminds her OF the bleating Of
sneep' and Mr.. Jones looks 80 like a
lamb in spite Of her ridiculous gambols.
Thus speaks Miss Brown. Yes, the shIp's
concert Is very trying affair.
another curious thing about the ocean
voyage i5 that affairs of the heart epring
u,' on every hand. There is something
aLSut the pure ozone of the Atlantic
that ensenders gentle dallianoe and
M -auon everywhere, There Is nothing
else to DO but hirt-or gossip-an unhappy
alternativel HF'
Ihe board-shfp Irritation seldom, has n
serious ending. The bonds of matrimony
are much too solid to chain down the
ephemeral passion engendered by the fy-
Ing spray and darkened corners OF the
deck. It were better thus. For friend
ships FORMED on board have no solidlty
OF background to them They ought to
linser in the mind as but a pleasing
memory-a thing apart from humdrum
ordinary life, their freshness quite un-
dimmed by any dull and heavy matri-
monlal intention. ELLEN ADAIR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
Lies S Lessons
There, little girl, don't cryl

There, little girl, don't cryl
They have broken your doll, know;
And your tea-set blue.
And your playhouse. too,
Are things OF the long ago;
There, little girl, don't cry!
There, little girl, don't cryi
They have broken your slate, know;
And the glad wild ways
OF your schoolgirl days
Are things of the long ago.
But life and love will soon come by,
There, little girl, don't cryl
There. little girl, don't cryl
They have broken your heart, know;
And the rainbow CLEANS
or your youthful dreams
Are things OF the long ago:
But heaven holds all for which Won SIpb
There, little girl, don't cry!
Anonymous.
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DRAW FROM THE
PASTURES OF THE SEA
BY @. HOUSTON eoUD1ss

, tail dealers were organized and an ar
rangement made with certain wholesale
dealers to handle their catch each day.
The newspaper undertook to advertise
the matter widely enough to prove
whether or not sufficient demand could
be created to make such plan pay.
AS n result. the whole catch Of these
fish dealers was sold each day at five
cents q pound Tons OF wholesome and
cheap food were thus utilized instead Of
being dumped off the dock. And people
to whom the price of a meal was q great
consideration learned that fish was good
any day in the week, and that Il made
Just as satisfactory a meal as did meat
at many times the price
II was only an experiment to test the
public willingness to cooperate In utlliz-
Ing our inexhaustlble supply OF fish. AS
such, II was n success
Better than that, It has shown to deal
ers and consumers alike one sensible and
practical way to reduce the cost of living,
and II remains to be proved whether or
not the people of our coast cities will
take the hint and use FISH as It Is used
In European countries,
It all lies in the hands of the house,
wife. II she continues to regard fish as
something TO be either fried, boiled or
baked, and scorns savory and interesting
sauces. she will probably have some trou-
BILE to induce her family to eat 1t even
once a week. The different varieties of
flsh have delicate and distinctive favors
Of their own; but unless these favors
are judiclously brought out and bolstered
up In the preparation they are lnspid to
degree compared with that Of meat.
But IL the housewife will take the trou-
BILE to learn how fish is cooked in France
or in Italy, the game of reducing her
weekly bills is in her own hands. II the
fish dealers develop sufficient acumen to
prepare and preserve fish as they do in
Great Britain, Holland and Germany, the
task of the housewife will be much sim
pllled and their market will be increased.
Our attention has been called to this
enormous and easily available food sup
ply. That 1t is not now cheap is our own
fault We can make II so simply by us
ing enough of 1t to bring the price down.
The New York experiment has shown
that this can be done and how. It re-
mains to be seen whether or not we are
wise enough to act upon the suggestion.
Copyrighted by C. Houston Goudiss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07

to come prepared TO aid in the work for
the sufferers abroad.
Monday, November 16. at p. m, the
club supper will be held. This will be
called American Refugees Night" Brief
reports of experiences abroad are expected
from Miss Annie IL Wharton, Mrs Ed
ward Biddle, Mrs. Annie r. Ramsey, Miss
A. A. Sutherland. Miss Emily Bell. Miss
Emily sartain, George Burnham. Jr.. and
others.
The suffrage movement is going ahead
with great strides just at present, as
activities all over the city show. Each
separate organization is widening its cir
Gle of activity. by classes, lectures. sew
ing circles, open-air meetings, and many
other ingenious ideas.
On Friday, December 4, the Women's
Equal Suffrage League OF Oak Lane
has arranged for a very interesting
program. George z. Odell. the IA
nous literary critic and writer OF Lon
don. England. will give lecture in Mar
shall Hall. This is the lecture room OF
the famous Miss Marshall's school. Mr..
odelrs subject is very apropos and will
be on "Women's Place in Democracy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
Precious Thoughts

Experience keeps dear school, but It
is the only one In which the foolish will
learn.
Sin has many tools, but a lie iB the
handle that fits them all.
II sacrifice has to be made. see that
It Is offered with cheerfulness.
Whatever may be the matter, let feel
ings soak at home and starch them stiff
before the world.
Never sit down to nurse q grief,
But In life's duties find relief.
Patience is the fairy godmother, who
in the end brings happiness and success
A small wrong done to another is a
great injury done to ourselves.
Earthly sorrows rightly borne at the
soul for heaven.
To speak wisely may not always be
easy. but to refrain from speaking III Of
others only means silence
Our mistakes are often our best
teachers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07
For the College Girl

A small piece of muslin sewed inside
the skirt to collar-band and shoulder
seam will protect the garment from
wear OF stiff collars against the collar
bone. Leave the front of the piece of
muslin loose, and 1t will not interfere
with laundering.
Pearl ornaments may be beautifully
restored by rubbing first with olive oil
to remove all stains. Then apply any
red nail polish. This gives a FURNISHED
appearance, and IL you rub the pearls
fast they assume a brilliant glow.
If you wish to keep moths out OF
furs, a little powdered alum rubbed into
them is as good as camphor, when tho
latter is not at hand.
Your books will never get moldy IL
you put a few drops of Canada balsam
and oil of lavender In the back corner
of each bookshelf.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-07

Viewed with ali the glamour OF an
preaching realization, with a large map
and All the paraphernaus Of shipping
Instructions spread out in front Of one,
The ocean voyage seems a veritahle El
Dorado OF 10Y and bliss to comei Have
We not planned this trip for months and
months9 And OIL the glory and the
romance Of I'll Yes, TIL one gets on
bonrdi
The first awakening comes on enter
ing ones state-room. 1t does seem rather
small, and one percelves that both the
lower berths are occupied by variety
of packages. indicating that they have
already been appropriated although the
shipping agents had assured us that we
would certainly have a lower onel
We notice that the paint ls very white
and fresh, and that. although we must
perform the acrobatic feat Of soaring
diEzily 20 the upper berth minus ladder,
stIll, that particular berth is next the
porthole. and II will be so fresh and
healthfuii oh, fond delusiOn For ell
night long that porthole is Dramatically
sealed.
The iunchson gong then sounds. II is
a strange and curious fact that II there
y any one person on board that ono
wtshes to avoid, and towards whom one
cultivates q decided anupathy at first
sight, he, sine, or II II always next one
at the luncheon tablet The fates are
nxed, then. for that first fatal meal de-
cides the plan Of culinary action for the
voyage We ait for twenty meals as We
have kat at that arst festive feeding.
Certain curious types. unknown on
land, will always flourish ON the ocean
voyage
For instance. nrst there comes the play
ful child. oh, how ] hate the playful
child a. sho Is met with on the ocean
voyagal she is a veritable enfant ter
giblo. and one that has to be oonciilated,
tool For II there IL any little trils that
one wiuheo kept quite private. the prying
child will soon discover IL and blazon
Il on boardl Her long suit Is the game
Of "over-hearing," and the subsequent
recital OF the tale.
The rise and dreadful fall of the At-
iantic Ocean and other small things sent
for our chastoning AZ first, Il isn't quite
10 noticeable as after the first day out
But wait. Just wait till the great Yessel
meets the real Atlantic rollersl Between
the paroxysms one prayB for death
There Is no feeling quite like mal-de-mer,
nor one that makes one feel more sui
cidal.
II is extraordinary, too, how no one
will admit they feel a little queer upon
the bounding wavel For instance, the
dear old gentleman who sits beside us
at lunch and who has crossed the her
ring pond SO often that he has lost track
Of the times Is never sea-sioki oh, no;
not hsl
'"Try q little Christian Science, my
dearl" he will say kindly. NO don't
give in. now, for It's all a Question of
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THE SECRET OF POPULARITY

to be done Anna is called upon. She
took q whole course on the viola once.
at her own expense. to NIL an unexpected
vacancy In the college glee club.
And herein lies the whole secret-she is
true friend Loyalty Is her passport to
the hearts OF others. She never carries
tales, never tells Mary what Jane said
about her ana never discloses n conf
dence.
She Is no nfe1ess ideal. living In the
imagination only. She is a very human
girl, with very human traits. There IL
nothing "stin'' about her, She has the
saving grace OF humor, and a very real
enjoyment OF all the good things OF life.
Tho mere man asks where this perfect
creature abides. with perhaps a touch OF
sarcasm in his voice. Annas are all about
you, II YOU had only eyes to seel
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Wise Sayings

He that takes wife takes care.
Foxes are all tail and women all tongue,
II only Adam had died with all his ribs
intacti
A wise man dlstrlsts three things-the
wind. April sunshine and q woman's
word.
Do not believe a woman or an spttAph;
both are false.
Women are as trAil as the glass in
which they see Themselves.
Women detest the ssrpent-through pro
fessional jealousy.
And yet despite these unpleasant phil
osophers, men have always loved and
welded, and will continue to do so until
the end OF the earthly chapter.