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The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
NOW THE s. P. z. C.
Complaints Are Heard Against Pub
lie Knitting

As soon as women began to take
their knitting to concerts and the the
ater there began a storm of mild pro-
test against the practice. 1t was
branded as mere affectation. it was an
noying. disconcerting and thoroughly
to be condemned. Now comes a COM
plant that the clicking of the needles
browns the music of the orchestra Will
there be a Society for the Prevention
of Knitting established to out down
this evil practice. The following let
ter was published recently in a New
York paper:
fore a stranger to its ways, may I be
permitted to ask if IT is the custom
here for the ladies to take their knit
ting and embroidery when they go to
concerts? This 1 have observed on
several occasions within the last two
weeks, once being unfortunate enough
20 be sufficiently close TO hear the click
ing of the knitting needles Of one men,
be- OF the audience Surely fine solo
lists and celebrated oTchestras are
worthy of undivided attention. and il
people wish to indulge in occupations
Of this nature. they should do so in
some place other than the concert room.
From my standpoint, and l think all
true music lovers will agree with me,
actions like the above mentioned are
sufficient 10 spoil the enjoyment of the
very best of performances"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
Thanksgiving Day viii find the
Florence CrittentOn Home in need Of
funds and provisions.

The Florence Crittenton Hope and
Help Mission will not have turkey Tor
Thanksgiving Day.
But that fact will not mar the hap
piness or thankfulness Of the number OF
young women who are receiving help
ing hand in the mission and grasping
their one chance to make good in life.
The babies-and there are nearly
twenty-five being taken care Of by the
mission now-of course. will not miss
the turkey and trimmin's. They Will
gurgle between gulps Of smooth corn
starch custard. and just be happy and
glad because they have warmy comfort
able beds and their dummies" are full.
THE public has gone mad over the
Belgians," said Miss Mary l. Mullen.
superintendent of the mission, at 2s
Third street northwest. yesterday
Every one who Is human sympathizes
with the dcsolate people and wants to
help them in whatever way they possi-
bly, can. but II does not seem Just that
We should send our help to them alone.
letting the local charities which depend
upon popular subscriptions suffer.
"AII but one Of the regular subscribers
to the Florence Crittenton Mission have
cut their annual amount more than half
and tho excuse is nearly always the
same. I am helping the war sufferers
Sdl0 MISS
The shelter and care of these women
and girls at a time when they need II
most, and the work OF fitting them for
a good and useful life ought not to be
discontinued Just because there Is war
in Europe. In giving 10 this cause one
has a chance to give a fellow-creature
who suffers more spiritual pain than any
bullet wound could produce. We are
grateful for the help and assistance OF
our patrons, but we are feeling very
keenly the fact that many Washington
women place war relief work before their
own home charities"
The regular patrons of the Florence
Crittenton Hope and Help Mission will
not forget them, however, on Thanks
giving, and the custom OF taking Thanks
giving offerings of provisions and money
to the mission will be remembered to-
morrow.
Mrs. NJ L. White. superintendent nurse
at the mission. is in charge of a turkey
dinner to be served by the domestic
science class of the mission Tuesday. De-
cember s. from until O'Clock. The
proceeds OF the dinner will go into the
coal fund, so that the wee feet and
hands of the toddlers will not suffer
through the winter.
Kate Waller Barrett is president of
the national organization. Of which there
are sixty homes in big Bcities. Mrs.
Emma l.. Robertson. of the District, Is
secretary, Mrs. Franklin B. Waterman.
treasurer. and Mrs. John Joy Edison,
chairman of the endowment committee.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
November zs-c.thsrin. Of Brasanza

Catherine of Braganza had scarcely
ever left the royal palace of her father
in Portugal for more than ten minutes
at a time when she left her country and
family to become the wife of Charles II,
King OF England. She took with her to
the high station she had been called to
fill practically nope-ef the gifts and ac-
complishments that a queen should pos
sess- She knew nothing Of history or
politics. She could speak no language
but her own, and she was utterly inno-
cent Of the ways Of the world or Of
courts. But she did have a simple, child
ish sort Of piety and devotion, which car
ried her through many Of the hardships
that she had to endure.
With her piety the little Queen Cath
crime was fond Of simple pleasures and
amusements. She was passionately fond
Of dancing and liked nothing better than
masquerading. She was a devotee Of
cards ana games of chance, and by a
marvellous stroke Of luck once won 1000
to at faro-a stroke of luck, by the way.
the like of which had never been known
before in England.
Catherine brought with her from Portu-
gal Portuguese fashions, which were
greatly ridiculed by the English. But one
thing which she brought with her was
adopted by the English %omen-that was
the enormous green fans which were used
in England as sunshades for many years
before the introduction of parasols.
In appearance, Catherine was short and
Of poor figure. Her greatest attraction
was her beautiful hair she Is not SO
exact as to be called a beauty" wrote
one contemporary, though her eyes are
excellent good and there is nothing in
her face that in the least degree can dis
gust one" Another contemporary said
that her teeth wronged her mouth by
sticking too far out"
When Catherine first came to court and
saw the role she had to play and knew
that she must put up with the indignity
of having her husbands favorites openly
housed in the royal palace. she was over
come with grief and refused to be recon-
ciled. But as time advanced she learned
that patience and forbearance are an
important characteristic in queens and
grew accustomed to the long series of IA
vorites, who were often given more
sumptuous apartments than the queen
herself enjoyed. Finally, il is said, she
learned to take the precaution to an
nounce her entrance into her own dress
ing room, so that she might not come
upon her husband toying with her maids
unawares.
(CouTiEht lel4l
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
BOOSTS FOR BELGIAN FUND.
BENEFIT Dance Given to Increase
Cash for Sufferers.

An entertainment and dance for the
benefit of the Belgians was given Mon
day night in Naval Lodge Hall under
the direction of Miss Frances Washing
ton, Of 2l6 A street southeast. The pro-
ceeds will be turned over to Emmanuel
Havenith. the Belgian Minister.
Among the entertainers were the quar-
tet of the Virginia Theological Seminary
and James White. Miss Galleher, Miss
Edith Ernest, Miss Hilda Koehler, Harris
Franklin. Walter Eastman. NJ. lie Blanc,
Miss s. Styron. Mrs. Allyn Williams, and
Amber Blackford.
Washington Red Cross headquarters
yesterday received a check for $3.50 from
the women of Epiphany Church for the
employment Of a nurse in the European
war for six months. Clubwomen Of
Washington are busy sewing garments
for the sufferers and the mile of PEN
nies'' effort of the District Federation
of WOmens Clubs has been aided by new
donations. The Sunday school collection
at Calvary Baptist Church next Sunday
will be turned over to help complete
the mile"
Members Of the Twentieth Century
Club will meet this morning with Mrs.
Marius Campbell OF the Mendoza, at 10
O'Clock, when arrangements will be made
for a series Of sewing bees"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
CARRIES CASH BY CARLOAD.
"MiIe of Pennies' Are TrundIed
Through Business Section.

A go-cart bearing several market bas-
kets filed with pennies attracted atten-
ton yesterday afternoon as II was pushed
through the busipess section Of the city
by members of the Federation Of wom-
ems Clubs Of the District In this Way
Mrs. Ellis Logan. president Of the fedora
ton, transported her mile Of pennies"
from the show window OF o. ]. De Moli,
where they have been on exhibition. They
will be turned into the Belgian relief
fund
The establishment Of subcommittee in
various parts Of the city to cooperate
with the District committee OF the Bel
gian relief fund has proved successful,
judging from the supplies and contribu-
tions received since Monday at head
quarters, As Eleventh street northwest
A large check was received by the Bet
gian Minister yesterday from Miss Fran
ces Washington, 21S A street southeast.
which represented the proceeds Of an en-
tertainment given by her at Naval Lodge
Hall Monday night
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
Worry rs a Wrinkle Maker
By ELSIE FERGUSON.

What Is beauty without success and a
constant feeling that one is Of use In the
world? After ALL life Is what we make
IT, and worth comes essentially from
within, but 1t Is what we take from our
environment that really makes the big
gest difference. Women Of today are for
getting that of all things In the world
that should be lightly put aside. the little
things, the petty worries, are the trou-
bles that should be dealt with as trivial
matters, and, OF course, these are Just
the very things that must be greatly ex-
aggerated.
Modern women are petty and fretfuI;
they have countless tiny wrinkles of
worries that might have been avoided
engraved upon their countenances. They
are small in their conception OF life, the
bitterer finer possibilities have no inter-
est for them. They fritter their lives
and their looks away in a vain worry
about things that frequently never hap
pen at all, and in consequence miss the
opportunity to recognize worth of any
kind in other people.
We have heard Of people who have so
small an opinion of themselves that they
cannot conceive OF anything noble in an
other. Many women of today are that
way; they judge everybody by the mar
row standsA they have laid out for
themseI . 80 1t is really not their
fault when after a while 1t becomes i'm
possible for them TO see beyond a certain
limit I don't think that people realize
how much harm a thing like this can
mean to people at large. Everybody suf-
fers from it, and this small conception
Of life is much more prevalent among
women than among men.
One runs up against women Of this type
everywhere. They come to the theater
expecting to be amused: they never take
into account the fact that the actor or
actress upon the stage has q certain
amount of nervous strain. and that many
Of US do our best work when we are Sc
cure in the knowledge that We have a
sympathetic audience. Instead. they
come and sit in the front rows and boxes
and make almost audible comments on
what is going on. I say that there should
be cooperation; the world OF women
should be run on this basis; women
should be less pretty, less self-centered,
more self-controlled, as most of our
men are.
There are countless women made un-
happy simply through the selfishness of
other women who will not stop to think;
there are hundreds of women today ruin
ing not only their chances Of happiness,
but their chances of good looks. There
should be balance so that every person
may have a fair chance, a word OF en-
couragement occasionally rather than
feeling that there is no room on the |
earth for any save the wealthy and influ- |
ential. |
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
When the Cost Goes Down.

When the cost of living gees up every
one knows about it Politicians harran-
que about it, ministers preach about it,
club women call conferences to consider
it, legislators investigate it, and every one
kicks about it. But when the cost of
living goes down no one has a word
to say. For some reason that isn't
such an interesting proposition. The
high cost Of living is such a convenient
all our extravagances. The woman who
is gainfully employed can cite it when
seeking a raise in salary, the married
woman can refer to it when she sug-
gests a larger allotment for household
expenses or an increase in her dress
allowance. But when the pendulum
starts to swing the other way our in
terest in the question Of living costs
seems suddenly to disappear.
Stin it is fact that the cost OF Iiv-
ing is actually going down.
Thanksgiving dinners this year will
they were last year. Some one with an
aptitude for figures who made a trip
through the Central Market today came
to the conclusion that q Thanksgiving
dinner for a family Of six would cost
from 80 cents to 81 less this year than
last year. Turkeys are plentiful and
can be had for 2S cents a pound. Vege-
tables-celery. sweet potatoes, oauIi-
flowers and pumpkins-are in many
cases so per cent cheaper than they
were this time last year. .Cranberries
are one-third less than they were last
year, and no article of food on the
Thanksgiving menu is quoted at an ad-
vance over last years prices.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25

sword be sheathed forever-now IL the
time-the cannon turned into plough
shares; the fields that have been made
holy ground by the bloodshed Of our men.
to be replanted that all may be fed: the
cities. 30 wantonly destroyed, to be re-
built by all; the churches to follow, but
the creed OF universal love and demand
that the Christ walk abroad where He
list. And let church and patriotism be
but synonyms for brotherIy love.
And should the war touch our own
country and church and state cali to
have its honor upheld. refuse, oh, woman,
to give up thy men Refuse to be
widowed. Refuse to have thy children
made fatherless. to be turned from your
destroyed hearthstones, hungry, home
less, alone-that false patriotism may be
upheld, a meaningless Christianity that
allows the men you love to be slauEht-
cred and which leaves thee without hope
hungry - homeless - and thy children
crying for bread.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
CCopyrEht. lSl4.l
HOROSCOPE.
''The stars incline, but do not compel,

''The stars incline, but do not compel"
Wednesday. November IS, 1914.
Good and evil balance in the scales to-
day, according to the reading Of the stars.
While Mercury is in a place strongly
benefic in its influence, Mars rules stub
bornly for evil Neptune is slightly ad-
verse and Jupiter rather favorable.
Editors, publishers, and advertisers
should benefit while this configuration
lasts. The signs indicate a revival of in
terest in books and a change in methods
Of obtaining publicity.
Writers should derive aid while this
sway continues. Again the rise Of a new
poet is prognosticated, and the beginning
of a great epoch in American letters.
Young persons are believed to be es-
pecially fortunate when Mercury rules.
AstroIogers declare that the future will
give them greater opportunities than have
been enjoyed by any generation. The
year in the colleges will be most ex-
traordinary in good influences, it is prog
nosticated.
This should be a fortunate day for the
presentation of any musical or artistic
entertainment. The planetary influences
are believed to produce a receptive, re-
sponsive frame Of mind on the part of
audiences.
II Is NOT a ldNOTdDle llIlle lQI surgeons
physicians, and chemists. Much work is
foreshadowed, with poor returns.
Soldiers are under a malign rule today.
Suffering from weather conditions. dis
ease, and famine, as well as peril from
shot and shell, are indicated for this
week.
Mexico's stars are still threatening,
and there is little promise of lasting
peace for many months. Americans are
warned Of unexpected developments that
will cause the President added anxieties.
Again the stars foreshadow much sor-
row to members Of royal families in Eu-
rope. Bereavement in the household of
King George and Queen Mary is indi-
Gated.
Persons whose birthdate It is should
avoid litigation, and quarrels with busi-
ness associates! Men will have an active
year in the commercial world.
Children born on this day probably will
be exceedingly bright, but quick-tem-
pered. Boys may be headstrong, fond of
pleasure, and exceedingly active. Girls
will be fortunate. These subjects Of Sag
ittarius have Jupiter as their principal
ruling planet.
Copyright, l9li)
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
MENDEISSoHN CAETATA HEARD.
District Chapter, orEanists' Guild,
Presents "Hymn of Praise

The District Chapter of the American
Guild OF Organists last night gave the
rarely heard and as rarely beautiful SYM
phony cantata of MendelSsohn. the Lob
gesane," or Hymn OF Praise" at the
Church Of the Ascension
Miss Mary Sherier, well-known So
prano; Miss Mabel Foote Whitman, So
prano, and J. F. NJ Bowie, tenor, sang
the solo parts. Mr.. Bowie has recently
been heard IN concert on several occa-
sions, when his performance has given
general satisfaction.
The chorus was in fine training, due
to the arduous work OF Mr.. Albert ".
Harmed. Mrs. James Dickinson was at
the piano. Mr.. James Dickinson took the
organ part.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
PAWNBROKERS LOSE TRADE.
Those in London at First Though
War Would Aid Them.

There is much lamenting among the
pawnbrokers in London because the war
has greatly injured their trade. One of
the best-known pawnbrokers in London
said that business was far below
the normal-rich persons were holding on
to their diamonds and dlscharging some
Of their servants.
London pawnbrokers were confident
when the war began that gems would be
pawned in unprecedented quantities. In
stead, they find themselves with we'll
filled shops and no customers, while the
price of diamonds has decreased. .
One pawnbroker said that few dia-
monds were being bought for engage
ment rings. 1t is predicted that unless
the war Is ended very soon a number
OF pawnshops will go into bankruptcy.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
Where Thanksgiving
Cheer Is Needed Most
How Local Charities Bring Thankfulness to the
Needy and Unfortunate of Washington

In your enthusiasm the victims of Europe don't forget the
unfortunate hand Before you down
Thanksgiving stop and think whether have helped
in your own city to have little Thanksgiving cheer Why carry
things your plentiful ader those who need
Washington2
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
MARRYING PARsoN" DIES,

He Joined 1854 Couples, and
Talked at 1,229 Funerals.
Special to The Washington Herald
Stroudsburg. Pa, Nov. 29.-Rev. B. +,
Apple, pastor of the Lutheran Church.
at North Water Gap, died yesterday ar
the age Of eighty-two. He had been a
preacher for fifty-two years.
He had married 1,054 couples. baptized
e,212 persons. officiated at 1.229 funerals
and preached 6,434 sermons. He was
secretary Of the octogenarians' Society
Of Monroe County r
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
GIRLS BAR EXTRAvAGANCE.
Baltimore Debutantes Make Agree
ment for Simple Entertainments.

ment for Simple Entertainments.
OF the debUtantes who will make their
bows in Baltimore society within the
next few weeks, thirty-four have signed
an agreement which pledges the signers
and their families to refrain from eX-
travagance in entertainments.
In view of the widespread misery
caused by the war;" a formal announce
ment said today. the debutantes have
agreed that the entertainments to be
given by them will be free from eN-
travagance, in order that larger con-
tributions may be made for the relief
of suffering, both at home and abroad"
The hope is expressed that those en-
tertaining the debutantes will Coop
crate in this effort toward simplicity"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25
Generous Man Kills Three Bears.

Cohasset, Mimi, Nov. 24.-Burton
StockweIl, who resides several miles up
the river from this place, killed three
bears and his neighbors have been en-
iOying a huge feast on bear meat since.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-25

An African frog sounds a call under
water that can be heard for long dis
tances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-10
! Do come down and have something With

n" come down and have something With
me. You look faes ed out. Wen find a
coy little corner and have a nice chat
Presently the two were seated AZ q
| table in the far corner Of tho gallery
cafe. As they waited for their order
III" story of the missing handkerchief
was given in detail
Meanwhile the room hour was ar
preaching and tho hig cafe rapidly I'LL
ing with shoppers and employees of IN"
store
You're quite right. dear agreed Mrs.
Woods at the end Of tho recital. Things
like that. however small rhev s"em.
should he corrected I'm sure. Too. that
the management is grateful In such
cases and
As she spoke Mrs Benson $ eve was
riveted Ia group of girls 81 a table
across the room. "Nillv," she exclaimed
there's tho girl I'm sure Wait
With quick movement she rose from
her chair There WAS a crash over
the white clothes of a waiter and DOWN
holding their order. Tho suppressed
anger Of the waiter WIS only suuaet 10y
Mrs. Rentons horror at the havoc she
had wrought Explanations were almost
useless and the primary cause Of the &C
cident, the salesgirl. was Completely lost
sight OF In the emharra ssm.ut of the
moment
Plainly there WAS no one TO blame ex-
cept Mrs. Benson. and a settlement Of
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THEEvEN|NC STORY.
Matter of Principle.
Copyright. 1914. by W. werner.)

Its provoknsl" Mrs. Benson frown-
insly placed the packet of handkerchief
she was finger lg on the dresser count
ing them carefully for the third time.
"one. two, three, four, fve' I'm sure |
couldn't have dropped one. The parcel
didn't leave my hand from the time the
girl gave it to me across the counter I'M
til | reached home
Benson. stretched comfortably on the
couch slowly drew his magnettzed gaze
from the base ball section of the paper
| before him. whats that. Clara7 What
seems TO he tho trouhe?''
seems Mrs. Benson shifted. There
was a bargain sale at Moneymakers -
handkerchiefs reduced from ~ to cents
til" half dozen-good linen. too" she
pecred In her handbag and umbrella As
she spoke-'and l bought six for Claire
good enough TO lose at school You know
how careless abe Is
Hensons eye strayed To his paper for
brief second. then. quickly recollecting
| himself he ierked his gaze dutifully back
to his wfe's countenance. "Well? he
uucricd with reinforced interest.
When opened the parcel Just now !
found that there's one short" stated
Mrs. Benson aggrievedly.
BENSON tried to look concerned. "Er-
what's the score? | mean. he corrected
hurriedy. were they charge or PAID"
"Charse-thoush don't see what that
six cents is cents any way you
look Mt IT,"
Let It GO Clara: It's too small an
amount to bother with" BENSON settled
himself more comfortably on the couch.
Henry BENSON. Whatever Rre You
proaCh in her tone as Mrs. Benson faced
about. Throwing money away like
that. And encouraging careiesSness In
salesS!rls. Indeed. I'll not let It go. 1t
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a matter of principle. and I'll have the
thing Strengthened out tomorrow
At 10 the next morning Mrs Benson
sat in the ~ proceeding edwards.
Every one seemed to have started the
day on the wrong side. AS 2. consequence
of her dversleeping. hreakfast was late.
Claire was bundled off to school in a
tantrum. owing to the fact that there
was no time TO have her hair put up in
the desired fashion. and her husband was
uncomfortahly conscious of a growth of
stubhle upon his face that would have
to remain until evening. And at the
bottom of all this lay the irritating cir
cumstance of the missing handkerchief,
which. Mrs Benson reflected. would be
settled forthwith.
Arrived at the handkerchief counter
where the purchase was made. Mrs.
Benson looked about for the girl who had
waited upon her the previous day She
was nowhere to be seen and a further
search still proved unsatisfactory. 1t
was necessary to call the tioorwalker.
Have You YOUR purchase Slip" he in
oured at the close of Mrs. Benson re-
cital.
II left it at home" faitered Mrs. Ben
son. but I'm sure I could identify the
girl if I saw her
I'VE had three transtents helping out
yesterday" offered a listening sales
woman Mrs Benson paused to reflect.