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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

Now is the time when the mere man is
at a woman's mercy. He wanders about
with forlorn look and follows his sis
ters with an unusual and restless meek
ness. He listens with n dreadful inten-
sty while they discuss what they'll give
Eleanor or Jane. This willy attitude de-
ceives no one; 1t is perfectly plain that
he is looking for n Christmas present for
a girl. II he should come up to you, as
he did to Aunt Bessie the other day, you
may be interested in her answer, so here
It is:
my dear boy" she said, at all de-
pends on what you want her to under
stand by your gift. This naturally de-
pends upon what you think of her If
you are in love and she doesn't know it.,
give her something in the jewelry line.
If you have reason to think she returns
your feeling she won't resent it. A
friendship circle is pretty gift, fashion
able as we'll as indicative. A bracelet Is
nice, too, plain-not jeweled. Nothing
should be jeweled unless you are actually
engaged to her, my dear! In this case
give her what she wants, II she tells you,
If not, give the best you can afford.
Now comes the girl for whom you feel
admiration and no stronger feeling than
that. She is just an acquaintance, and
you would like to send some slight re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
THE SALESGZRL 1T
THE PRESENT TIME

That the present time Is exceedingly
trying TO the average salesgirl leaves nc
room for doubt. The near approach OF
Christmas brings perfect mob of shop
perB to the stores, and the rush and hustle
are at their height.
The health and the temper of the sales
girl are dreadfully tried, and, indeed, Il
is no wonder that such is the case. I
was in a large department store only n
couple Of days ago, when, at the ribbon
counter a line of over dozen women
were all trying to purchase goods from
one solitary and deeply harassed sales
girl. True, II was the lunch hour and
This probably accounted for the fact of
her solitary condition. But her lot was
not an enviable one. The women were
all more or less impatient, all talked at
tho same time and perplexed the unfortu-
nate girl to degree that few women
could stand.
The Christmas season is supposed to be
q time of peace and good cheer but II
ia open to doubt If such is the case with
the salesglrl. 1t is n time of great men
tai and physical fatigue with her and
customers are often very inconsiderate
in their attitude. "They treat me as II
were some mechanical machine that
could keep up the highest speed all the
time!' cried one aggrieved young woman
the other day. Il do think that some
women can be perfectly inhuman!"
do YOU find that the woman shopper
- more trying than the man?'
"Oh, yes" was the immediate response
''of course she is! Men can be pretty
hard to please, too. but then their man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
A Novel Powder-bag

Such a pretty receptacle can be made
with soft silk, to hold one of the little
solid" powder boxes which are so much
used, especially when travelling. 1t Is
also useful accessory for a vanity bag.
Take two squares of silk, size inches
by inches; pale mauve and a darker
shade make a charming combination.
Procure tiny round mirror the size of
the box. Sew a little gilt braid around
this and fasten 1t in the centre of the
darker shade OF silk
Work little spray of flowers at each
corner of the paler shade of silk.
Take the powder box and gather a
pretty little covering of silk around this,
finishing 1t or at the top with elastic,
which is inserted in a slot in the ma
terial.
The puff OF the powder box is exposed
to view. but the powder box can easily
be taken out of the silk holder and re-
plenished when necessary.
Join the two squares OF silk together.
placing the embroidered mauye silk at
the top, and the darker shade at the
bottom, with its mirror.
Make circle running about 13 inches in
circumference in the centre of the two
pieces of silk and insert silk draw
cord.
Stitch the powder box in the middle
and the square of silk may be drawn
up.
1t is a most bewltchlng aid to beauty
and most girls will appreciate its dainti-
ness.
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work at once and draw you up ana up
and up to the clouds!H
"Oh. dearl" grumbled the fairies. I'VE
don't want to so back up there 80
soOnf'
But they needn't have worried. for
the sun was 50 late waking Up that the
fairies got very tired poking around in
the gray misty light.
Il think after all this isn't a. much
fun as the clouds" said one fairy.
aOh. would you leave me al6ne2"
asked the pine tree.
yes. wen have 70 leave you," replied
the fairies we want 70 get back to
the sky. Bat ven leave you cur frost
elaaks % remembee Is by
So every mist fairy henE hla eeat Of
fresl 81 some tuls q tie ola pine tree.
ana then vanished nom the earth.
when. at noontlme. the lay sun De-
clasd e wake un hs pulled tie cloud
covers from oa hls 9aes ana saw
what - you suppass7
Iha SD pine tree lana a. tie ether
Irazs3 EHdekzeaHerea alln tiaT spssss
= zzaz sae HaIz1 faIHIes eaatzs
esas sa4# elsEa Iae @a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

MODES OF THE HOUR

renewed in different color or in a pla,a
or check.
The belt is Of the same material a. tbs
frock Belts OF self material seem Ii
have the running, this season, in coats
and frocks for children and women. Belts
OF colored and patent leather are in az
cellent STYLE but they are not so popular
as those OF cloth.
self-covered buttons give a touch ~
distinction to the plainest of frocks. AL
most any of the big department storea
will cover dozen buttons for a few
pennies. 1t is not n bad plan 10 havs
twice as many made as are needed In the
first place. Serge or cheviot huttona
sometimes get frayed or shabby long he
fore tho frock shows any appreciabls
sign Of wear and tear.
The little hat pictured Is very smart
One loop of ribbon overlapping another
I'm formal succession makes n trimming
that extends around the crown. Two
plaIted ends of the ribbon form a MOTIF
at the back that starts from under ons
of the overlapping loops on the crown.
Plated grosgrain ribbon is having a
vogue this year as trimming for walk
ing hats for children and women. II IL
style that looks easy to copy and lie
really exceedingly difficult.
A formal trimming must be exact. but
It must not be wooden. Tying an artistic
bow is child's play in comparison with
making q cockade or something of a
similar nature.
It presents the same difficulties to the
amateur that the tailor-made suit pre-
sents. There is a certain precision. a
deflniteness of touch that apparently be-
longs only to those who have served a
long apprenticeship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Appearance as an
Aid to Business

Most of the stores require the sales
girls to wear a uniform of black skirt and
a white or black shirtwaist This is a very
good idea, as it saves great deal of
expense to the salesgirl and usually
insures neat appearance. Usually is
used in a guarded sense, because there
are some girls who manage to look un-
tidy in anything.
If you are one of these girls. try to
take into consideration all that depends
upon your looking well. A shopper who
approaches table OF exquisite laces
will not be inclined to buy them If they
are handled by q salesgirl with dirty,
ill-kept fingers. 1t is the same with
every other kind of merchandise.
The girl who sells toilet articles, such
as powder. creams, etc, should be es-
pecially careful of her appearance. No
body will be interested in the superior
advantages of so-and-so's cure for black
heads or a wel-lSnown hair tonic If the
would-bs advertiser is covered with
blemishes. The skin should be immac-
ulately clean and well kept. The hair
should be neat and the finger nails short
and well shaped. Don't, don't develop
CLAWS"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

ner is so much ncer The man who
shops at Christmas time is really to be
pitied so I try never to feel cross with
him. You see, shopping Is very Irritating
to the average male, and he almost al
ways never knows what to buy for Christ
mas gifts. / think that girls might find
a new profession in acting as official ad-
visors to perplexed young men at Christ
mas time and choose their presents for
themv'
This idea is a novel one, and girls might
take 1t UP with excellent results. The
mere man, Is, indeed n pathetic sight
at the Christmas season as he trudges
round the stores, forlorn, hunted look
on his face. Surely these trips of sorrow
might be spared him. and woman could
act as deputy instead. For woman all
ways knows so much better than man
what a woman will like. and the ma
jority of mems gifts at Christmas time
are purchased for women.
A tired salesgirl declared the other day:
"If people would only definitely decide
what they wish to purchase, and how
much they wish to spend, their Christmas
shopping would be simplifled both for
themselves and for us salesgirls But in
80 cases out of 100 they don't. SO we
girls have to act as advisors as we'll as
saleswomen. and 1t makes our task doubly
hard. A little thinking beforehand would
avoid this"
My sympathes are all with the har-
assed salesgirl at this time of the year.
All her patience and fortitude are surely
needed II she is to make n success of
her work and satisfy the demands OF her
thronging customers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
What She Ate

wealthy woman with more money
than good looks gave 5000 to a complexion
specialist for advice, Of which this is
the gist:
Eat plenty of carrots. drink chocolate
in moderation and chew lots of green
salads.
Take glass of cool water in the morn
Ing before breakfast. Hot water is all
right for dyspeptic, but cool water is
the thing for a woman who is full of life
and health.
In the morning eat a Southern break
fast, which consists always of hot
breads and fruit. Take n cup OF choco-
late, but only one. During the morning
drink three pints of water, IL possible.
At noon eat little meat and all the
greens you want: and, under the head of
greens, come the salads, all the fruits
and plenty of vegetables. At night eat
no meat at all. Meat should be eaten
only once a day.
The best vegetables for a good COM
plexion are carrots. turnips and beets.
Asparagus without sauce is good, and
spinach is meat and drink, too. Vege-
tables should be taken rather hot. and
as many warm foods as possible should
he eaten.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT

membrance. Books, flowers or candy
says the etiquette book. Thank goodness,
nobody's polite any morel Well, books
can be had at all the libraries, and this
is enough for the average girl. If your
lady wants rare volumes for herself
well, marry the paragon! Candy is nice,
but most families have so much candy
around during holiday time that 1t seems
n shame to put so much money into II.
Flowers are charming.
II am a firm believer in giving her
something she can use. Gloves for in
stance. There is nothing about them she
could consider sentimental, and she Will
be greatly pleased. Select pure white
kid, long or small as your finances per-
nit A pretty manicure set is also nice.
They are beautifully gotten up now, and
can be had at all prices A handbag is
another useful gift A picture frame to
match her dresser set Is another excel
lent idea. You can easily find out what
her dresser set consists of by pumping
her or her mother.
you see, there are any number Of
things that you can give. Stationery, a
nice engraving, fancy card case. a silk
opera bag Cor slipper bag IL she Is a
dancer), a good bottle of extract are only
a few more suggestions. In short, my
dear boy, it all depends on what you
want her to take for granted when you
send the gift"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Around the Clubs

This week promises to be a very busy
one In the women's club world. Every
one is working for the Belglans, or some
charitable object, and many Christmas
workers are on hand, too.
Tuesday, at $3.50 O'Clock, the junior social
section of the New Century Club, OF 1874
South 18th street, will hold Red Cross
tea. Every one Is expected to bring some
work or to assist with the work which
has been cut out The new lSnittinR and
crochet stitches will be demonstrated,
and the whole affair promises TO be most
entertaining.
The International Committee Of the New
Century Club, of which Miss Vida Hunt
Francis is chairman. reports that the
response to their appeal for money, ma
terials, etc, has been most gratifying
On Wednesday morning, from 10 until 1,
the usual meetings are held Warwick
James Price gives his concluding lecture
on the war in Europe, the subject of
which was Possible Results of the War
and as Affecting Militarlsm," this after
noon.
Tomorrow, D. M, the Literature and
Art Committee of the Philomusian Club
will hold most interesting meeting. Mrs.
William Potter Davis. Jr, Is chairman of
this section, and Miss Marjorie Benton
Cooke author OF "Bambi," will give orig
inal monologues, Miss Cooke is an ac-
tress, author and impersonator. She is
an artist of unique ability being the
author of three novels, two volumes of
verse and several short plays. Her racy
American humor, personal charm and
brilliant technical facility make her mon
ologues real pleasure to any one who
is qualified to Judge.
The regular monthly meeting of the 18th
Legislative District will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at p. M, at the home OF
Miss l., l.. Howell 259 West Rittephnusa
street, Germantown. Mrs. George A.
Plersol, chairman of the Woman Suffrage
party, will give "Stories From the Two
Conventions"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Ice as a Wrinkle Eraser

Did you ever use ice as an aid to
beauty? Specialists all over the country
are advising its use for sagging tissues.
1t not only makes them firm, but acts
as n general beautifer.
Try 1t some day, after a massage, and
note the wonderful change in your ap-
pearance and feelings.
DO not imagine that one or two treat
ments will dlspel the deep-seated
wrinkles as II by magic, but the conditions
Will be improved, and continued and sys-
tematic use will bring lasting good.
Ice can be used at any time. but It is
most beneficial after a massage. Place
a small piece of ice in soft cloth and
pass slowly but firmly over the face using
always the rotary motion, around UP
and out, pressing harder when going UP
than coming down, in order to pull back
the cheek muscles, and continue until the
cheeks feel cool. Dry with n soft cloth
patting the skin very gently. dash of
good powder and you will be delighted
with the result.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Snapshots in the Market

The season for fruits and vegetables
is very well advanced. although supplies
are particularly plentiful.
Eggplant sells from Is cents to 25
cents apiece.
Hubbard squash costs from IS cents
to 40 cents apiece.
Parsnips are 60 cents a peck.
String beans are 20 cents a quarter
peck.
Okra, quart, is 25 cents.
Spinach is 80 cents peck.
Hothouse cucumbers are 10 cents apiece
or two for 25 cents.
Artichokes sell at 25 cents apiece
Tomatoes, Florida carrier, cost rs cents
Lettuce sells three heads for % cents
Mushrooms sell from 40 cents to 60
cents a pound.
Celery costs 10 cents to 50 cents a
bunch.
Green peas sell at $50 a half peck.
Potatoes sell from 80 cents to 60 cents
a basket.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
A Pear Pin-cushion

A fruit pin cushion is now one OF the
latest freaks Of the moment. Pear pin
cushions are so realistic that at first
glance they make one imagine that they
are the genuine article.
Cut two sections OF satin. and tint with
the coloring OF a pear or apple. A little
wire, carefully covered with brown velvet
or ribbon. fashions the stalk: the centre
OF the pear is made OF cottonwood, and
the satin Is neatly sewed over It.
Peaches and apricots are made OF dull
yellow velvet, tinted in a bewitehing rosy
shade where It has been kissed BY the
sun. The centre is again hlled with cot
ton-Wool, ana the velvet Is stitched
neatly over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

chase. and less time to herself. Few
department stores increase their staff at
this trying time. but the work is twice as
great.
The sensible salesglrl will fortify her
self mentally for the seasons rush She
will remember that people are all differ
ent, and that fusy old ladies and jerSy
matrons and sarcastic persons in general
all go to make up the world. The person
who thinks she should be waited on inl-
mediately Is no more annoying in her way
than the woman who doesn't know what
she wants. One must be more or less
of philosopher to be a successful sales
girl, and very much of stole.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

buttons VIII glNe Very SMART ar 10 the
tout ensemble.
Made in some soft black material the
salesgirl viii find this little waist emil
nently suitable for work in the store
Black cashmere or silk make UP very
prettily and white collar may be worn
with either.
II a colored waist is desired, nothing
is better or more wearing than crepe de
chine. Buy a good crepe at not less than
1sa yard. This should wash well and al
ways looks smart for special occasions,
The new pale orange and fiesh-colored
shades are very much in vogue at pres
ent and are becoming to the average
girl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Fruit as a Trimming

Milady no longer wears a flower In her
corsage. or under her left ear. or perehed
on her coat collar. or peeping through
her furs-or in any of the queer places
Fashion demands. In short, she wears
fruit! So says one Of fashions expo
nents.
wear flowers. They are absolutely out OF
things! A gardenia may be tried, but
even that is quite passe. Milady wears
raisins, grapes, peaches, aples and straw
berries with their natural foliage. They
only cost from 40 cents to 75 cents. any
how
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Fog Fairy Goats

nNE morning the sun got up very
" late. He really had intended to
get up early in nice, proper sun
fashion; and he had gone to bed at
night with a rosy splash of color and
that perfectly good intention in his
mind.
But in the morning when the time
came for him to get up. he peeked one
eve over the edge OF the horizon, saw
mist ana fog lying thick on the earth
and decided It would be a good idea
% take another nap.
ssWhatsyer Is the use" he told him
sslf. .of my getting up and trying to
shins through all that fog 1t would
t4hs ne all morning 10 do it and It
would be hard work at that"
He pulled some gray mist clouds
ever his face ana dozed on into a
eomfortable nap.
How. All night the fog ana mist had
been spreading across the earth, over
zelda ana forests and towns and cities.
Aad ths Ilttle fog and mist fairies as
fhay talked and played together talked
g tha day that vas eoming.
srvs always wanted 70 see the
earlh.e declared one. "for up IN the
clouds where I've lived / couldn't see
BIT aflla Of the world below"
= want 70 zee. too said another.
soften IS xe whirlea BY IN the upper
- I.Fa looked ana watched but we
always vent 50 fast couldn't see
aaehs
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80 wren ne sun gets up. said e Big
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What aaald happen to nsfs
aaza - e Fspeated The mlsE
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07

onion, and put 1t on the side of the dish,
Serve slices OF II to those who like the
flavor.
Steamed Pigeons
If you have no steamer, you can cook
your pigeon in colander in a deep pan
OF boiling water. Clean, wash, flour and
truss 1t as directed above. 1t will take
about three-auarters OF an hour to cook,
and should be served with white sauce
and siPpets of toast.
Game With Orange Sauce
This is very fashionable way Of ssrv-
Ing pheasant or any other bird of that
kind. Roast 1t as directed above and
serve it in a sauce made in the following
way:
One ounce of butter. IL gills Of milk.
4 ounce of fiouF the grated rind of an
orange.
Make an ordinary white sauce in the
usual way, and when cooked add the
grated orange rind.
Pour the sauce into the dish round the
bird. and use little segments of orange to
decorate the dish.
Salmi
This is an excellent way OF using up
cold game. Put at the bottom of your
casserole a layer OF finely sliced celery,
carrots and onions. Then Joint the bird.
cover 1t with -four. pepper and salt, and
put 1t on to the layer OF vegetables. Pour
in a little stock. and let the whole sim
mer till the vegetables are tender Serve
It IN the casserole with some fried bread.
Partridge or Pigeon With Cabbage
Cut into slices a large white-hearted
cabbage, cook till done with salt in boil
ing water, drain, squeeze well, cut into
small pieces, and return to the sauce
pan with a little butter to reheat.
cover a small bird with butter spread
thlnly over It and busted with -four, steam
1t In a steamer or eolandeF for about
so TO 40 minutes. Put the cabbage on to
hot dish and lay the bird in the een-
tire. Serve with a few fried sausages
or minced meat balls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
The Ways of Women

Over 5000 women in New York are en-
ployed as tailoresses.
Canada has an active rife association
composed OF women.
Only per cent. OF the women in In
dia can read and write.
French millIners are paid from three
to seven cents an hour.
Miss Hattie Story has been appointed
postmistress at Bokchito, Okla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
Concerning Women

Miss Eleanor De G. cuylsr Is third on
the list Of New York's personal property
tax usE With s1.0oo.oo0
Women are advised By John .. Rookie
fsilsr 70 take Up solf to prevent their get
ting old,
1fa Harriet c. Adams. the noted ez.
plorsr has crossed the Andes Mountains
four times IN the saddle.
Miss Ross Frits. the worlds fastest
fyulsl recently wrote 7as1 words in ana
honH II open competition.
ooVezanent census Hsufes shoU that
there 4zs 81 aekFo males and a.ssl s.
females - this country.
Azssazss. aaazsia and Xi1slHlA azs tIa
eas7 states ahsEe aaAzn sze at ziIae ea
= 1HazIzzs IaH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
TO SALEsGIRLS

This week the articles and letters under the department of The Girl
Who Works intended particularly for saesg hoped that the
latter will find them of special value problems
that confront the aesg will be dealt with thoroughly and correspond
invited shall be glad print all letters received from sasg, and
will carefully these columns 1t is intended that the life of
the salesg all its phases be dealt with completely possible
end this end all hints sagr will
be gladly received ELLEN ADAIR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-07
The Successful Salesgirl

Now that Christmas is coming the
trials of the salesgirrs life are double.
Shs has twice as many fussy women to
wait on, twice as many packages to
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Correspondence q general lHtsrss1
e ssomsn readers Wlli BE printed ea
tHls page. Such coFrsapsndsnes saesld
bs addressed % tfsa WsmaBis EaissF,
evening LsdasR.
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A Waist for the Salesgirl

The little shirt
waist illustrated here
should prove very
practical in design
for the salesgirl. Its
lines are excellent,
and 1t possesses a
very smart, we'll cut
air 1t can be cas-
ily fashioned at
home and only re-
auires two yards of
40-inch material.
The sleeve is set
In in the newest
way and two very
pretty buttons are
used as fastenings
for the front of the
waist. Large moth
er-of-pearl buttons
look very well. and
some of the newer
shades of enamel