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added TO her laurels by capturing the
blue ribbon in the class for model
harness horses. Nine of the highest
p4dced harness animals in America were
shown in this event. second prize going
to Pandora, owned by Miss Anne Eau-
CLAIM OF Philadelphia
One OF the stellar performances OF the
afternoon was the riding of Miss Mildred
Greble daughter OF Col st. j. Greble,
mounted on Blue Ridge, from Miss Blu
chanan's stable. Miss Greble captured
the blue ribbon from a field OF ffty-four
entries in the handicap jump.
Local horse owners again shared in
the ribbons when John o. Gheen's st.
John was given the decision In the
class for brougham horses. In the class
for thoroughbred hunters, DR.. Cary
Grayson's Strong Boy, ridden by Capt.
Mitchell. won third prize.
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II matters little what " is that fau
went-whether a situation or 3 servant
q want al in The Star VIII roach the
person who Will fill your need
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The Summaries.

Class Q. stallions-Associated 'Henrtlanh
Farmsl first; Metaphor (Capt. B. q. Ae1ander),
second; Lord Blackstone (Dr. '. J. Churchman'.
third
Class II. heavy harness horses-Corrinna "a
W. Atkinson. first, $50: The Governor the
Bushnell FARM. second. $50; Fortunatur NTii-
liam A. Leioerl, third, $40.
Class IS. lightweight horses. snitahle a. hun
ters-TruIton King nouis G. LerRuson) firsf.
$50; Opequon (1icnr!ne Furmi. SECOND. s5O;
Strong Boy tDr. Cary r. Graysoni. third. 80.
Class 81, ladies' phaeton pairs-PapdTa apd
adnora IBroadlawa FARMS. FIRST, cup; lrvinston
Gypsy Girl and Irrington GypE Qneen the
Bushuell FARM second. $50: Honor Bright and
Honor Roy tBeal r. Howard. third. SO
class g. model hunterf-r. X. GGlen Riddle
FARMS, first. $50; Folk ,Homrwood sthbrl.
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DAY OF PLEASURE
FOR HORSE LOVERS
Large and Fashionable Crowd
Again in Attendance at
Capital Show.

With another large and fashionable
crowd in attendance, the National Cap
ital horse show this afternoon entered
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CONTINUED from last week.
EHE KITCHEN, the writer finds.
should be so located that 1t will
be especially convenient to the
pantry, dining room, storeroom, cellar
and wood shed. At the same time, &C
cess to other parts of the house
should be easy from the kitchen, al
though, as the writer points out it is
unfortunate if the kitchen is made
the principal entryway to the house.
She particularly urges that 1T be on
the same level with the pantry and
dining room, as steps, even II only
one or two, mean the extra work OF
lifting and lowering the body up and
down them many times a day and
lead inevitably to greater breakage
Of crockery. The bulletin is very
specific in condemning kitchens in
basemsnts. 1t very emphatically
urges that general traffic through
the kitchen be reduced as much as
possible, and especially that it be not
made a place where outer clothing
and hats are hung.
For reasons Of general conven-
fence, too, the refrigerator should be
on the same level as the kitchen.
Similarly, fer much the same reason,
the writer urges that the r%efrigera-
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Child Not to be Repressed.

When your child is racing and
Jumping like a wild Indian or "choo-
chooing'' up and down the room like
a painting steam engine, do not try
to stop him and make him 'sit still
and be quiet"
Never stifle a ehild's activity, says
the Philadelphia Ledger. When a
child is active for activity's sake, and
play 10 longer satisfies him, give
him his own little duties and respon-
sibilities, Of a slight nature, how
ever, that will not tax him, yet at
the same time will not be regarded
as slight by him. Even a child feels
that the consciousness of duty gives
independence.
Children weary after a time of the
aimlessness Of play. They see others
busy about them. The boy picks up
the hammer, the girl the scissors. to
help you, but is told. "I can do bet
ter and quicker alone" After sew.
eral instances of the kind. the desire
to be useful. to develop hands and
eyes, is satisfied, almost in the be-
ginning. More and more The i'm
pulse of helping fades away, and
the waste energy, m~isdireeted, runs
to mischief and fretfulness.
Let the child try; teach it to usa
hammer and scissors, and let it make
blunders, il need be, for they ara
the first steps, en- a small scale, to
industry. corrected and guarded By
the patient mother.
1t takes less time in the end ia
train a child to usefulness than to
correct and punish the faults that
came from misdirected energy.
Give your child an opportunity ia
be useful. Let him run, shout and
jump, and do you yourself rejoice in
the %war-whoop of your blessed little
Indian.
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Efficiency in the Farm Kitchen

tor icebox be so arranged that it can
be filled from outside. If the real
opening Of the icebox is tightly
Joined to the opening in the wall of
the house, and this opening is
screened with strong wire netting,
the back of the icebox can be left
open in winter and the food kept in
cold air without chilling the rest of
the house.
The floors, walls and ceilings
should have a plain surface and be
free from cracks, ridges, mouldings.
or other raised ornaments which
catch dust and dirt. r difficult to
keep clean, and afford harboring
places for insects. Walls covered
with washable paint or washable
wall paper are easier to clean than
those simply tinted, though the lat
ter can be readily renewed. Light
colors r preferable. greenish grays
being desirable, if the exposure is
toward the south, and light yellows
or creams if the kitchen gets its
light principally from the northeast.
OF course, thing or vitrified brick
or metallic tilling are better than
paint, tint, or wall paper, which have
to be renewed. but these are more
expensive. Where the walls are
painted, a better surface results
when a coat is applied every year or
two than when several coats are ap-
piled at once A final coat of enamal
paint or outside varnish is desirable
for woodwork that needs cleaning
frequently. The ceiling may be fin
ished with whitewash or n Of the
commercial preparations.
Unfinished wooden floors are one
Of the great burdens Of the house
wife, as they can be kept clean only
by frequent scrubbing, and in spite
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Of care show spots and stains. Soft
wood quickly becomes rough and
splintered. Soft woods can be bet
tered by the application of special
floor paints. Hard woods can be
made less absorbent by the applica-
tons of wood filters which are CON-
mon commercial preparations. Where
u~nseasoned boards are used, cracks
are likely to occur from shrinkage,
and these should be filled, putty be-
ing sometimes used-and sometimes
preparations designed foE
this purpose.
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Fashion Talks By May Manton


Nm ORE TAFFETA
makes q very
attractive, very
fashionable and also q
very comfortable wrap
midsummer wear.
1t means just warmth
enough to fill the need
of cool summer after
Moons a n d evenings,
and it is exceedingly
handsome in effect.
This coat shows all the
very newest features
and is trimmed with
ribbon frills. 1t Is one
Of the easiest in the
world to make as we'll
as ono Of the smartest
possible. II. can be
copied in many differ
ent materials, plain
taffeta. MORE velours.
charmeuse satin, fancy
crepe or any similar
material. and the frills
can be made Of ribbon
or Of silk or lace or
net, and which comb
nation is better, which
to be preferred de-
Ponds entirely o n
the use to which the
coat is to be put. For
midsummer, lowered
silk with lace frills
would b e handsome,
One of the very new
est shades is known as
groselle or currant col
or, and taffeta in that
shade with friiis Of
black m line c e
would b g exceedingly
beautiful and exceed
ingly fashionable.
For the medium size
the coat will require
AK yards of material
81, 3% yards SO or "A
inches wide, with 5
yards Of ribbon 5
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Tapes Are Handy.

Before d~isearding WORKOUT SUM
mer u~ndefvests, remove all tapes and
put away. They will save buying
new and are often just the length
you will need. Cut material from
vests into squares for washclothes:
they are SO soft.
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THOSE who are embroiderers know
how annoying it is partly to fin
ish a piece of work, S all tho
thread, and then find you have lost
the number of the thread. Have a
small notebook in your workbasket
when starting a new piece Of work;
record number of shade, name Of
thread and where purchased.
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To keep dough from sticking roll
ON a piece Of Manila paper. Flour
may be brushed off and paper folded
for using again. Do not roll the
paper, as that brings the outside i4
contact with the inside and makes Il
less cleanly.
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To pack books for a long journey
line the packing box with oilcfoth-
this will preserve the volumes from
damage or from mold or mildew II
left in a damp storage house.
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inches wide or 10 yards of material 36 inches wide for the ruffles.
The May Manton pattern of the coat 1928 is cut in three sizes, small
"a n So. medium SO or 40, large 40 or Al inches bust measures. 1t viii
be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department of this paper, OIL
receipt Of 10 cents.
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In the Home = Fashions - Household Hints - Recipes
Recipes

80 q q 9
The Editor will be pleased .
} to receive and publish favor q
} ito recipes. :
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Household Hints

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The Editor viii be pleased
to receive. and publish hints 4
|, Of interest to our readers.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18

were escorted to their home, amid a
shower of rice, where after much fine
music, all gathered around a table
loaded with,the luxuries of the season.
Many hearty toasts were drank to the
good wishes of the happy couple.
While in Harrington on Monday we
enjoyed a visit to our old friend and
neighbor, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Lord.
Their many friends will be glad to hear
they are enjoying the best of health
and enjoying life hugely in their old age.
Great excitement existed in town on
last Monday when nearly every family
received notice from the town authori-
ties that action for fine Of $500 had
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
MEMS SHIRTS

Dress, business or general wear
Shirts. We are the largest dealers
in Mems Shirts in Delaware. We
FIT big men, little men, stout men
and slim men.
Silk Shirts. very popular. in both
white and colors, at $3.50.
White DressShirts, plain or plait-
ed bosom, 81, sl.25 and Sl.5O
each.
Colored laundered Shirts, in
plain or plated bosom, neat pat
terms, 81 and $3.50.
Negligee Shirts, in colors or plain
white, Soc, 81 and $l.50 each,
with attached or detached cuffs.
Mems Single and double breasted
blue flannel Overshirts and Colored
Cloth Shirts. ST. $3.50, Sand $3.50.
Good strong full cut Work Shirts,
at SOC.
Good Heavy FlanneIette Shirts
SOC, with band or collar.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
GIFT UMBRELLAS

Always useful and nothing more
appreciated. Our Umbrella stock
is new and up-to-date, bought di-
rect from the factory that supplies
Umbrellas to three of the largest
department stores in Philadelphia.
The great temptation in some
places is to make the handles the
greatest attraction in selling holiday
Umbrellas. Here both quality of
coverings and beauty of handles
are looked after in our choosing.
An immense assortment of Ladies
and Mems Umbrellas at extraordi-
nary low prices. See ours before
you buy. Prices, ST, $50, 81,
$3.50, 50 to $4.
Folding Umbrellas, can be car
ried in dress suit case. ST, 81, SO
and 81.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS

Always useful, so many say; When l
can't think of anything else I give
Handkerchiefs The largest and best
assortment we have ever had.
Pure silk Handkerchefs, at 25c, soc,
and 81 each.
Plain white, all linen hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, 12lc, 25c, 35c and SOC.
Pongee Handkerchiefs, with large silk
initial, Sc and 1Oc each.
White Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
15c and 2Sc each.
While Linen Handkerchiefs, with
initial, half dozen in box, 75c and 81. so
the box.
Plain and Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs.
for top coat Pocket, 25c and SOC.
Boys Handkerchiefs, put up ) in
box, 1Oc, 15c and 25c the box.
Mems Pongee Handkerchiefs, very
soft and serviceable, &c, or for 25c;
l0c or 3 for 25c, Is or 2 for 25c.
Also Sealpackerchiefs- sanitary-1Oc,
5 for 25c, for 2Sc and 25c each.
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only to Hook at the large preparations
being lmade in the stores. The Sunday
School is making more than the usual
effort to celebrate this year, and much
training is being done, in order to give
an excellent and entertaining program.
The lcolored element made a great
display of their social ambitions on the
occasion of the marriage of Miss Elva
Pettyjohn. granddaughter of Gentle
man Joe Young" to Morris Harmon.
They were married at the colored par
sonage at Lincoln, and on their return
were met at the station by their many
friends, attired in Holiday garb, accom-
panied by the colored brass band. Thev
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UNDERWEAR

People who pay little money
have just as much right to a fit in
their Underwear as those who pav
double. We carry all sizes and
weights.
Mems medium weight natural
wool SOC, 75c, s. and SI.50.
Mems heavy cotton heeced Shirts
and drawers, 39c. and the celebra-
ted High Rock make at SOC.
Heavy ribbed Underwear, SOC.
Cele ebrated d Wright's Health
Aeeced 75c, 5 and Sl.5O.
The celebrated Cooper Spring
Needle Ribbed Underwear, ST
and $3.50.
Good heavy natural wool. 75c,
ST and $3.50.
Scarlet wool, 81, $1.5O and 81.
Boys Underwear, 25c, Soc and
75c.
Mems and Boys Union Suits
Boys at SOC to 81. Mems ST. $3.50,
81 and So.
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been brought against them for their
failure to pay the SOC dog tax imposed
on them, within the time set by law.
Now see the fur fly and the poor worth
less dogs die
We learn that Mr.. T. T. Baker, who
is in the Delaware Hospital, has gone
successfully through a curious opera
ton, and, that after another minor one,
she will be restored to health It's hoped.
Miss Laura Marks has returned to her
home, after a two weeks visit with
her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Wilson, in Phila-
delphie.
The holly wreath business is now
on its last round, and every one is in
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
GIFT GLOVES

Our glove selling to men is grow
ing constantly-it was only this
week that one Of our customers ex-
pressed his approval of our assort-
ment of Gloves for men. Good
Gloves can give a good deal of sat
isfaction-other Gloves are not
worth buying at any price. Here
are the best Gloves at whatever
price you care to pay. For dress,
street, driving or work, no need of
reminding you how we lead in
Glove values.
Mems Dress Gloves in kid and
mocha. 81, $3.50 and 81. Kid,
Mocha and Astrakan Gloves,
warmly lined, at SOC, 81 and $l.50.
Mems long fur back gauntlet. biz
zard-Proof Driving Gloves, SOC, 81,
81. $3.50 up to S3.75.
Mems very heavy, warm, Wool
Gloves, Jersey cloth Gloves and
the Astrakan-back Gloves. at 25c.
and SOC. Mems good heavy work
Gloves. the wearable kind, at 25c,
SOC, 75c, S and $3.50. Mems
long gauntlet work Gloves, at SOC.
ST and Sl.50. Mems lined Auto
mobile Gloves. 81, $l.50, s. to So.
Boys and Girls Gauntlets, with
star and fringe, in tan, gray and
black, at SOC.
Boys Kid, Mocha and Gauntlet
Gloves, lined and unlined, from
SOC to $3.50. Boys Scotch Wool
Gloves and Work Gloves at 25c
and SOC.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
GLENDALE

Cold weather is now upon US again,
and is a reminder that the winter is
here, and empty woodpiles and frozen
friends who read our weekly letter in
the Chronicle. we wish a hearty and
joyous Christmas and a bright and pros
porous New Year. Let all be generous
and give to the poor and afflicted this
Yuletide, as a generous gift, given from
the heart, will give much more pleas
ure than to receive. The spirit Of the
festive occasion is with US as one has
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
GREENWOOD.

Business has been in full blast until
the past two days when the intense cold
snap has stopped some of the work be-
ing done by the carpenters and painters.
The Colored A. M. b. Church has also
come forward in the improvement
scheme Of the town, and not to be out
done, have remOdeled their church inside
and had it painted.
Samuel Satterfeld has gone to Balti-
more for a few days
l. The first houses to be lighted bv cleo
trlcity We're Calhoon's Barber Shop and
the Houseman Auditorium.
The moving picture theatre opened on
last Wednesday night Other moving
pictures will be held on Saturday night
Mrs. Joseph Wiley, who suffered a
stroke OF paralysis about ten days ago
is little improved at this time
The Greenwood Band gave fine Min
strel show in Bridgeville last week. A
good crowd was in attendance. Another
show will be given in Houseman Audi
torium on Wednesday. December 23rd,
at s O'Clock. They expect to give a
good show, even improving on their last
attempt.
Mrs. Howard Houseman is here help
ing nurse her mother, Mrs. Wiley.
Extra meetings are being held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church of this place. !
The brick masons, who have been at |
work at the new places Of r. E. Wiley, |
j. c. Barwick and the shoolhouse, have |
completed their work and gone home.
NJ F. Bennett will begin work on his
hardware store. He and his family will
move into their bungalow this week.
Miss NADIA Wiley has been i'll for the
past week with tonsilitis.
H. B. Harney and wife have gone to
Georgia for a ten days visit.
The ladies of the M. P. Church will
give a Christmas Comedy on December
18th, in Houseman Auditorium, for the
benefit of the Ladies Aid Society.
I have Just received another large ship
nent of Mems and Women's Clothing.
Among this lot is a lot of Mems Trous-
rs, Nests, Coats, Overcoats and Rain
oats, Women's Skirts, Coat Suits Short
nd Long Coats, Sweaters and Rain Coats.
here are big bargains in this lot of
Gods. First come, first served.
Chas. B. Porter, Greenwood, Del.
12-11-tf. |
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MEMS JEWELRY

At half regular jewelers. prices
Cuff Links from the 25c, SOC aud 75c
gold plate, to the much better grade of
solid gold fronts at 81, $3.50, 81 to $
the pair
Scarf Pins from 25c to $3.50 each.
The soc ones are copied from the solid
gold patterns.
Full line Of Collar Buttons, from Sc
dozen to the famous Krementz gold one
piece ones, at 25c each.
The Clasps, 1Oc. 25c, SOC and 81.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
COAT SWEATERS and CARDI-
GAN JACKETS

Warmer than an overcoat at not one
fourth the cost. Good for the office,
street, work or driving. We are head
quarters for this line and can save you
from SOC to $3.50 on your purchase.
Colors, navy, maroon, cardinal and gray.
Prices, 81. $3.50, 81. so, So, up to $500,
The heavy hand-loom Shaker Knit
Sweater at s. so, 50, 81, IS and So.
either V neck or the new shawl collar.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
MEMS GIFT SETS

Very popular at this time. Holiday
Combination Sets put up in individual
boxes, some consisting of mems all-silk
Hose to match, for 81 others with silk
knitted Tie and pair of Hose to match,
for SOC.
Leather Belts, in black or tan with
pair of Paris Silk Carriers, SOC and 81.
Leather Belts, 2Sc and Soc; Carriers, 2Sc
and Soc; Arm Bands, 10c, 15c and 2Sc.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
SLEEPING GARMENTS

The kind that keeps you warm cold
nights. Good heavy hannelette Night
Robes at Soc, 7sc and 81 each. Muslin
Night Robes. SOC, 7sc and 81 each. Good
heavy aanelette Pajamas, 81 and $3.50
the suit.
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Attractive Merchandise
and
Fine Christmas Stock.
READY FOR THE OCCASION
Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention
MEMS NECKWEAR

that is becoming; always handy to
send through the mails. What
man has too many2 Even our
competitors give us the credit for
carrying the largest and best Sc
lected line in the state. Our as
sortment is so extensive in its va
riety that it is almost impossible to
describe the many styles that we
are offering for Christmas Gifts.
On account of the extent of the
line it should be seen to be appre-
ciated. All the newest shapes in
the finest silks, in plain and fancy
colorings, including the new velvet
ties.
A special lot purchased for this
sale at 25c, equal to the SOC Neck
wear sold in many stores.
A beautiful lot Of the popular
Knitted Ties at 25c, sold elsewhere
at SOC.
Mems alI-silk accordion knitted
4-in-Hand Ties at SOC and 81, in
smart stwo-color effects and cross
stripes. An extraordinary value.
HOLIDAY BOX FREE WITH TIE
A beautiful line of exclusive col
Ors and designs in the new Flow
ing End Ties at SOC, 75c and 81.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
Mems Raincoats

The most popular wet weather garment. Would
make splendid gift At prices that make it easy to
defy the heaviest downpour in the security of perfect
dryness SIS, So, SI0 $3.50 and SIS, each quality the
best that money can buy.
The Raghan style in rainprOof tweed at $780,
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18

rush to capture the advanced MI.
six cents now offered by the deaIersS eSeS Of
PAUL PRy
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
Mems Hosiery

An Inexpensive and pleasing Christmas gift A
beautiful line Of up-todate Hose in plain black at 5Oc
25c, l212c and lOc pair.
Mems allsilk Sox, black and the plain fashioned
colors. at 25c and SOC; best black, ST.
Good warm Wool Hose in heavy, medium and cash
weights at Soc 25c and the pair coIos black
natural gray and oxford.
The Buster Brown Guaranteed Hose, pairs guar
anteed for months, 81 the box
The popular Square Deal Sox, guaranteed months
mendng for the women no wearing darned stockings
6 pairs for $50.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
Suspenders
A Pair for Every Pair of Pants

A Pair for Every Pair of Pants
Mems Fine Suspenders, put up a single pair in a
box, for 25c, SOC, 75c and 81 the pair
Suspenders put up in combination box with Hose
Supporters and Arm Bands to match very catchy, 5Oc
75c and 81 the set
Good strong Work Suspenders, in plain and fancy
colors at I5c, 25c, and SOC the pair
The well known Guyot Suspenders President Sus-
penders and Comfort Shoulder Braces at SOC the pair
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18

You will find our store an
ideal place to select practical
gifts of wearing apparel for
the Men of your family.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-18
MuffIers and Throat Protectors

Silk Mufers, square STYLE in all white all black SOC
75c, $l.0O, SI.25, 81 SO and $500 each.
Ladies' and Mems Phoenix-style Throat Protectors,
25c and SOC, black, white, pearl and navy
Ways sweater-style Throat and Chest Protectors
25c and SOC, plain black and white.